US20140339274A1

US20140339274A1 - Drinking bottle strap

Info

Publication number: US20140339274A1
Application number: US13/896,311
Authority: US
Inventors: Adan Ortega
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-05-16
Filing date: 2013-05-16
Publication date: 2014-11-20

Abstract

A drinking bottle strap utilized in combination with a liquid container, a flask or a small high intensity flashlight held by one or more hands that includes a base tubing with a first end, a second end and an outer diameter, a securing lock with a top portion and an oval-shaped aperture, the oval-shaped aperture receives the first end and the second end of the base tubing and a securing tab that is movably disposed on the top portion of the securing lock, the securing tab clamps downward when the securing tab is depressed onto the base tubing once the first end and the second end are inserted through the oval-shaped aperture.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

Athletes often have a difficult time carrying a drinking bottle filled with water or other suitable liquid to consume as well as other common hand-held items such as small flash lights, and flasks filled with energy gel while they are exercising, especially runners, joggers or power walkers.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a drinking bottle strap that fits any shaped bottle in the range of approximately 8 ounces to 20 ounces and any hand size, as well as commonly hand-held items such as small flashlights and energy gel flasks.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a drinking bottle strap that is washable with any dishwashing soap, is relatively lightweight and dries instantly.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a drinking bottle strap that can also secure a pair of gloves with a bottle and/or small flashlights and flasks filled with energy gels at the same time.
What is really needed is a strap that fits any shaped bottle in the range of approximately 8 ounces to 20 ounces, as well as small flashlights and small athletic flasks and any hand size that is washable with any dishwashing soap, is relatively lightweight and dries instantly that can also secure a pair of gloves with a bottle at the same time.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1A illustrates a front environmental perspective view of a drinking bottle strap, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B illustrates a top perspective view of a drinking bottle strap, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1C illustrates a front perspective view of a securing lock and a securing tab of a drinking bottle strap, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.
Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.
The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
FIG. 1A illustrates a front environmental perspective view of a drinking bottle strap 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
The drinking bottle strap 100 is illustrated in FIG. 1A with a water bottle 105 that is in the range of 8 ounces to 20 ounces that has any shape to fit any sized user hand. The drinking bottle strap 100 can be utilized by a jogger, a runner, a hiker, a power walker, a back-packer or any other suitable user. The drinking bottle strap 100 can be held with either a user's left hand or a user's right hand or two drinking bottle straps 100 can be held by a user with one drinking bottle strap 100 in each user's hand, each drinking bottle strap 100 holding a water bottle 105 or any other suitable liquid container. The drinking bottle strap 100 can also be utilized by an ultra-marathon (100 mile) runner that could secure a relatively small high intensity flashlight 102 which could be utilized at night. The drinking bottle strap 100 can also be utilized to secure a flask 104 that may hold a drinking fluid or an athletic gel to be consumed by a user.
FIG. 1B illustrates a top perspective view of a drinking bottle strap 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
The drinking bottle strap 100 includes a base tubing 110, a securing lock 120 and a securing tab 130. The base tubing 110 has a first end 112 and a second end 114. The base tubing 110 is typically made of rubber or more specifically latex, but can be made of any suitable material. The base tubing 110 is approximately 12 inches long and can be various outer diameters including ⅜ inch, ¼ inch, ½ inch or any other suitable outer diameter. The securing lock 120 includes a top portion 122 and an oval-shaped aperture 124 that receives the first end 112 and the second end 114. The first end 112 and the second end 114 are then inserted through the oval-shaped aperture 124. The oval-shaped aperture 124 has an approximate range of 7 mm×5 mm to 6 mm×¼ inch depending upon the size of the base tubing 110. Additional details regarding the securing lock 120 are described and illustrated in FIG. 1C. The securing tab 130 is movably disposed on the top portion 122 of the securing lock 120 and clamps downward when the securing tab 130 is depressed onto the base tubing 110 once the first end 112 and the second end 114 are inserted through the oval-shaped aperture 124. Additional details regarding the securing tab 130 are described and illustrated in FIG. 1C.
FIG. 1C illustrates a front perspective view of a securing lock 120 and a securing tab 130 of a drinking bottle strap 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
As previously described and illustrated in FIG. 1B and its description, the securing lock 120 includes a top portion 122 and an oval-shaped aperture 124 that receives the first end 112 and the second end 114. The first end 112 and the second end 114 are then inserted through the oval-shaped aperture 124. The securing tab 130 is movably disposed on the top portion 122 of the securing lock 120 and clamps downward when the securing tab 130 is depressed onto the base tubing 110 once the first end 112 and the second end 114 are inserted through the oval-shaped aperture 124. The securing lock 120 utilizes a spring-loaded shaft 126 that is encased in a cylindrical casing 128. The spring-loaded shaft 126 releasably locks down onto the base tubing 110 once the first end 112 and the second end 114 are inserted through the oval-shaped aperture 124 by depressing the securing tab 130. Once locked down onto the base tubing 110, the securing tab 130 can be depressed again to release the base tubing 110 inserted through the oval-shaped aperture 124.
The drinking bottle strap is a relatively simple adjustable rubber latex strap that helps runners, joggers, hikers, power walkers and other suitable athletes securely hold an approximate 8 ounce to 20 ounce water bottle while in motion. The drinking bottle strap helps athletes hold their bottles with minimal grip, and allows the athlete's fingers to remain free. The drinking bottle strap fits any shape approximate 8 ounce to 20 ounce bottle and any hand sizes. Unlike other similar products, the drinking bottle strap can be washed with the bottle with dish washing soap and does not need a cloth detergent or drying time because it dries instantly. Additionally, the drinking bottle strap is ultra-light weight and is a minimalist way to keep water bottles in hand. The drinking bottle strap can also securely hold gloves along with a bottle. The drinking bottle strap is not a rubber-band and if properly adjusted will not restrict hand blood circulation. The drinking bottle strap is a relatively much less expensive alternative to buying or replacing an entire water bottle and holder set even with shipping and tax.
To use the drinking bottle strap, a user begins by strapping the drinking bottle strap around a chosen bottle, inserting the user's hand between the drinking bottle strap and the bottle to determine any needed adjustment, removing the drinking bottle strap from the bottle, pressing a securing tab on a drinking bottle strap lock, stretching the drinking bottle strap and pulling the drinking bottle strap through the lock to tighten or loosen the drinking bottle strap, releasing the securing tab at a desired point, strapping the drinking bottle strap around the bottle and the user's hand, repeating any adjustment steps if necessary and running with the drinking bottle strap once it is comfortably fitted. The drinking bottle strap facilitates a secure holding of approximately 8 ounce to 20 ounce water bottles while walking, running, hiking or other suitable activity. One drinking bottle strap can be utilized in each user's hand and are relatively easily removable.
The drinking bottle strap includes one approximate 12 inch piece of latex rubber tubing. The rubber tubing can be various outer diameters approximately in the range of ¼ inch to ½ inch in outer diameter or any other suitable outer diameter. The drinking bottle strap also includes one cord lock with an approximate range of a 7 mm×5 mm opening to a 6 mm×¼ inch opening depending upon the size of the rubber latex tubing. The two ends of the 12 inch strip of latex rubber tubing go into the open cord lock forming an oval shape through which a water bottle and user's hand fit through. The tab on the cord lock is depressed in order to release pressure on the latex rubber tubing permitting for it to be adjusted to fit various hand and bottle sizes.
While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

Claims

1. A drinking bottle strap utilized in combination with a liquid container held by one or more hands, comprising:

a base tubing with a first end, a second end and an outer diameter;

a securing lock with a top portion and an oval-shaped aperture, said oval-shaped aperture receives said first end and said second end of said base tubing; and

a securing tab that is movably disposed on said top portion of said securing lock, said securing tab clamps downward when said securing tab is depressed onto said base tubing once said first end and said second end are inserted through said oval-shaped aperture.

2. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said base tubing is made of rubber.

3. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said base tubing is made of latex.

4. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said base tubing is 12 inches long.

5. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said base tubing outer diameter is in the range of ¼ inch to ½ inch.

5. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said first end and said second end of said base tubing are inserted through said oval-shaped aperture.

6. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said oval-shaped aperture is in the range of 7 mm×5 mm to 6 mm×¼ inch.

7. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said securing lock utilizes a spring-loaded shaft that releasably locks down onto said base tubing once said first end and said second end are inserted through said oval-shaped aperture by depressing said securing tab.

8. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said securing tab is depressed again to release said base tubing, said base tubing is inserted through said oval-shaped aperture.

9. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said securing lock is encased in a cylindrical casing.

10. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized by a jogger.

11. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized by a runner.

12. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized by a hiker.

13. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized by a power walker.

14. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized by a back-packer.

15. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap fits any sized said one or more hands.

16. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said liquid container is a water bottle.

17. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said liquid container is in the range of 8 ounces to 20 ounces.

18. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is held with said one or more hands.

19. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized in combination with a small high intensity flashlight.

20. The drinking bottle strap according to claim 1, wherein said drinking bottle strap is utilized in combination with a flask.