Portable Beverage Container Holder Device and Method of Use

Abstract

The present invention generally provides a portable beverage container holder device for allowing users to easily transport and use beverage containers of varying sizes and shapes, such as cans, bottles, or cups. In most embodiments, these could allow the user to carry multiple beverages at one time easily. It is ideal for servers at restaurants and bars and for home parties. It may also aid in the elderly or handicapped in being more able to carry beverages, food cans, bottles, and jars.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A portable beverage container holder device comprising:
 a handle, said handle having a first extension portion designed to conform to an individual's hand:   said handle having a second extension portion with an inwardly directed concave surface;   an insulation material apparatus generally shaped in a configuration to partially encircle a beverage container, said insulation material apparatus having an inner surface and an outer surface, said insulation material apparatus having one or more bi-stable spring mechanisms enclosed within or attached to the inner or outer surface;   said insulation material apparatus attached to said handle with an attachment means and   said insulation material apparatus having an open configuration and a closed configuration.   
     
     
         2 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means comprises two or more retailing straps that encircle said insulating material. 
     
     
         3 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means further comprises two or more straps that maintain said two or more retaining straps in proper orientation. 
     
     
         4 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means comprises a two or more round or flat retaining straps that have at least one of a silicone, rubber and nylon bands that partially encircle said insulating material attach said insulating material to a handle. 
     
     
         5 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means encircles a convex surface on the second extension portion and attaches to the insulation material apparatus with two or more rivets or screw mechanisms. 
     
     
         6 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means comprises a clip mechanism that attaches to the insulation material apparatus with magnetic technology. 
     
     
         7 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first extension portion of said handle comprises a wire or elongated metal structure that can be folded to collapse the wire or elongated handle. 
     
     
         8 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first extension portion of said handle comprises includes a third extension that extends tangentially from the convex surface and includes a clamping mechanism. 
     
     
         9 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said first extension portion of said handle includes a handle attachment mechanism, said handle attachment mechanism designed to engage another handle such that a series of handles can be joined in a circular configuration with a plurality of handles with handle attachment mechanisms. 
     
     
         10 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said insulating material can be print-screened or use other printing technology to display a name, slogan, company, or other advertising information. 
     
     
         11 . A portable beverage container holder device comprising:
 a handle, said handle having a first extension portion designed to conform to an individual's hand;   said handle having a second extension portion with an inwardly directed concave surface; and   an insulation material apparatus generally shaped in a configuration to partially encircle a beverage container, said insulation material apparatus having an inner surface and an outer surface, said insulation material apparatus having a pair of longitudinal shape slots, said insulation material having one or more bi-stable spring mechanisms enclosed within or attached to the inner or outer surface.   
     
     
         12 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said attachment means comprises two or more retailing straps that encircle said insulation material apparatus. 
     
     
         13 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said attachment means further comprises two or more straps that maintain said two or more retaining straps in proper orientation. 
     
     
         14 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said attachment means comprises a two or more round or flat retaining straps that at least one of a silicone, rubber and nylon bands that partially encircle said insulating material. 
     
     
         15 . A portable beverage container holder device as recited in  claim 11 , wherein said insulating material can be print-screened or use other printing technology to display a name, slogan, company, or other advertising information. 
     
     
         16 . A portable beverage container holder device comprising:
 a plurality of handles, said plurality of bandies permanently attached to a central holding portion designed to conform to an individual's hand for a gripping action;   said plurality of handles located circumferentially around said central holding portion;   said plurality of handles having a top extension portion that permanently attaches a plurality of beverage holding containers; and   said plurality of handles located circumferentially around said central holding portion has an open area where no handles are attached to the central holding portion to allow hand access to the central holding portion.