Pot holder

Abstract

A figurine is provided which includes a body portion, an opening, and a plurality of appendages. The opening in the body portion is configured to secure a container. The plurality of appendages are extending distally from the body portion and configured to stabilize the figurine. The body portion and the plurality of appendages include a ductile core and a flexible protective covering. The figurine is configured to plastically deform in response to moderate bending force that is within the capabilities of an average human. The figurine is configured to have less than 5% springback.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A figurine comprising:
 a body portion;   an opening in the body portion configured to secure a container;   a plurality of appendages extending distally from the body portion and configured to stabilize the figurine; and   wherein the body portion and the plurality of appendages include:
 a ductile core; and 
 a flexible protective polyurea coating, the figurine is configured to plastically deform in response to moderate bending force that is within the capabilities of an average human, wherein the figurine is configured to have less than 5% springback. 
   
     
     
         2 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the appendages are configured to stabilize the figurine by providing an enlarged base. 
     
     
         3 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the appendages are configured to stabilize the figurine by providing increased weight for the container. 
     
     
         4 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second opening.   
     
     
         5 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the figurine is initially flat. 
     
     
         6 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the core includes a metal. 
     
     
         7 . The figurine according to  claim 6 , wherein the core includes a steel alloy. 
     
     
         8 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the coating a polymer. 
     
     
         9 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the coating includes a polyurea coating. 
     
     
         10 . The figurine according to  claim 1 , wherein the coating includes a colorant.