Tumbler handle system

Abstract

An interchangeable handle system for tumblers. The handle system includes an upper ring, a lower ring, and a handle. Each component can be removed and substituted with another like component. The handle system also includes components specifically adapted with accessories such as clip-on lines.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tumbler handle system comprising:
 an upper ring with an upper ring interior surface, an upper ring exterior surface, and an upper ring engagement mechanism;   a lower ring with a lower ring interior surface, a lower ring exterior surface, and a lower ring engagement mechanism; and   a handle comprising an upper handle engagement mechanism and a lower handle engagement mechanism, wherein said upper handle engagement mechanism engages with said upper ring engagement mechanism and said lower handle engagement mechanism engages said lower ring engagement mechanism, and wherein said upper and lower ring interior surfaces are shaped to engage a tumbler.   
     
     
         2 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper ring includes an upper ring width that varies around the circumference of the upper ring. 
     
     
         3 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 2 , wherein said upper ring includes an upper surface and wherein the upper ring width varies according to the shape of the upper surface of said upper ring. 
     
     
         4 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 3 , wherein said lower ring includes a lower ring width that varies around the circumference of the lower ring. 
     
     
         5 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 4 , wherein said lower ring includes a lower surface and wherein the lower ring width varies according to the shape of the lower surface of said lower ring. 
     
     
         6 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper ring engagement mechanism is a lock mechanism. 
     
     
         7 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper ring engagement mechanism is a twist lock mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper ring engagement mechanism secures said upper rings relative to said handle when said upper ring and said lower ring are positioned about a tumbler. 
     
     
         9 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of said upper ring matches the exterior surface of a tumbler. 
     
     
         10 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 9 , wherein the exterior surface of said upper ring has the same shape as the interior surface of the upper ring. 
     
     
         11 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 9 , wherein the exterior surface of said upper ring has a different shape as the interior surface of the upper ring. 
     
     
         12 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said system further comprises a clip-on line attached to said upper ring. 
     
     
         13 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 12 , wherein said clip-on line is directly attached to said upper ring. 
     
     
         14 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper handles includes an accessory. 
     
     
         15 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 14 , wherein said accessory is selected from the group consisting of a compass, light, USB port, and a bottle opener. 
     
     
         16 . The tumbler handle system of  claim 1 , wherein said upper ring glows in the dark.