GB2354155A - Ground-penetrating stand for drink-holding vessel - Google Patents
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- GB2354155A GB2354155A GB9921643A GB9921643A GB2354155A GB 2354155 A GB2354155 A GB 2354155A GB 9921643 A GB9921643 A GB 9921643A GB 9921643 A GB9921643 A GB 9921643A GB 2354155 A GB2354155 A GB 2354155A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/44—Article supports adapted to be stuck into the ground
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Abstract
A portable holder for a utensil such as a bottle or glass comprises a support means adapted to cradle the utensil and anchoring means adapted to penetrate a medium such as the ground. The support means may be an open or closed ring, a spiral or a cage and may be made of metal such as stainless steel or of plastics. The anchoring means may be one or more spikes which may be provided with a screw thread or corkscrew spiral. The support means and anchoring means may be formed integrally with one another.
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1 2354155 Case No: P. 100 1 Inventor: MICHAEL PETER RYAN
DESCRIPTION
UTENSIL HOLDER E. A. FENWICK & Co., 5 Stonehouse Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6LR.
2 This invention relates to a utensil holder, which is readily portable and simple to manufacture.
It is already known to have cup or can holders in cars, for example in the lid of a glove compartment or in passenger doors. These holders are usually in the form of cylindrical mouldings into which the utensil slots or slits. However, they are components of the car, not portable.
Also known are metal stands designed to hold a wine bottle and glasses. Whilst these are portable, they are rather bulky and would not easily be transported.
The object of the present invention is to provide a simple to manufacture, portable construction for preventing spillage from a utensil such as a bottle or glass, provided with anchoring means rendering it particularly suitable for outdoor use for example on a lawn/field or beach.
According to the invention. a portable utensil holder comprises a support means adapted to cradle a utensil and provided with anchoring means adapted to penetrate a penetrable medium.
The support means may be for example an open or closed loop, a spiral or cage. Integral or attached to the support means is an anchoring means for example a single spike or an assembly of two or more spikes. The support means may be provided with a screw thread or corkscrew spiral to give a more secure attachment to a penetrable medium.
3 The utensil holder is suitably of a rigid material preferably metal such as stainless steel which is tough, non-corrosive and hygienic but may also be of other rigid materials such as plastics.
The utensil holder preferably is proportioned so that the ratio of the length of the anchoring means to the diameter of the support means (or largest dimensions where the support means is not circular in section) is between 2:1 and 6: 1, more preferably between 3:1 and 5: 1. A typical overall length for the utensil holder is preferably between 25 and 35 centimetres.
In its simplest form a utensil holder according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown in Figure 1. This comprises a support means consisting of an open loop integral with a single spike as anchoring means. In use, the spike can be stuck into the ground sufficiently far to achieve stability and then the utensil to be supported can be slotted into the loop. The utensil may be, for example, a bottle, wine glass, beer glass or decanter. It is thus particularly useful for outdoor use such as for picnics or barbecues either on an earth based medium such as a lawn or on a beach. By using the utensil holder, the utensil is much less likely to be knocked over.
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Claims (17)
1. A portable utensil holder comprises a support means adapted to cradle a utensil and provided with anchoring means adapted to penetrate a penetrable medium.
2. A portable utensil holder according to Claim 1, in which the anchoring means consists of a single spike.
3. A portable utensil holder according to Claim 1, in which the anchoring means comprises at least two spikes.
4. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the anchoring means includes a screw thread.
5. A portable utensil holder according to any one of Claims I to 3, in which the anchoring means includes a corkscrew spiral.
6. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the support means is integral with the anchoring means.
7. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the support means comprises an open loop.
8. A portable utensil holder according to any one of Claims I to 6, in which the support means comprises a ring.
9. A portable utensil holder according to any one of Claims I to 6, in which the supporting means comprises a spiral.
10. A portable utensil holder according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, in which the support means comprises a cage.
11. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the support means is generally circular in cross-section.
12. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims, which is made of metal.
13. A portable utensil holder according to any one of Claims 1 to 11, which is made of plastic.
14. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the ratio of the length of the anchoring means to the diameter of the support means is between 2:1 and 6:4.
15. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims in which the ratio of the length of the anchoring means to the diameter of the support means is between 3:1 and 5: 1.
16. A portable utensil holder according to any one of the preceding claims having a length of 25 and 35 centimetres.
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17. A portable utensil holder according to Claim I and substantially. as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
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Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9921643A GB2354155A (en) | 1999-09-15 | 1999-09-15 | Ground-penetrating stand for drink-holding vessel |
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| GB9921643A GB2354155A (en) | 1999-09-15 | 1999-09-15 | Ground-penetrating stand for drink-holding vessel |
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| GB9921643D0 GB9921643D0 (en) | 1999-11-17 |
| GB2354155A true GB2354155A (en) | 2001-03-21 |
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| GB9921643A Withdrawn GB2354155A (en) | 1999-09-15 | 1999-09-15 | Ground-penetrating stand for drink-holding vessel |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2406498A (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2005-04-06 | Laurence Patrick Wettern | A ground-engaging support for stemmed glassware |
| US11346494B2 (en) * | 2019-10-30 | 2022-05-31 | Iron Garden Products LLC | Customizable in-ground stand for elevated object retention |
Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB372791A (en) * | 1931-01-12 | 1932-05-12 | Henry Bowser Wimbush | A support for tumblers, cups and like receptacles |
| US2520818A (en) * | 1947-12-04 | 1950-08-29 | Charles W Terry | Receptacle support |
| US4334661A (en) * | 1978-09-14 | 1982-06-15 | Pitt Samuel G | Drink container mounting ground stake |
| CH660448A5 (en) * | 1984-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | Tana Sa | Drinking glass support |
| US4664041A (en) * | 1980-08-25 | 1987-05-12 | Wood Gary J | Beach locker |
| US5570863A (en) * | 1994-11-01 | 1996-11-05 | Sun It Corp. | Drink holder |
| FR2742971A1 (en) * | 1995-12-27 | 1997-07-04 | Arnaud Pierre | Sun shade held by tube screwed into ground |
| GB2337689A (en) * | 1998-05-30 | 1999-12-01 | Barry Langrish | Ground-engaging support for drink container or lamp |
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Patent Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB372791A (en) * | 1931-01-12 | 1932-05-12 | Henry Bowser Wimbush | A support for tumblers, cups and like receptacles |
| US2520818A (en) * | 1947-12-04 | 1950-08-29 | Charles W Terry | Receptacle support |
| US4334661A (en) * | 1978-09-14 | 1982-06-15 | Pitt Samuel G | Drink container mounting ground stake |
| US4664041A (en) * | 1980-08-25 | 1987-05-12 | Wood Gary J | Beach locker |
| CH660448A5 (en) * | 1984-10-29 | 1987-04-30 | Tana Sa | Drinking glass support |
| US5570863A (en) * | 1994-11-01 | 1996-11-05 | Sun It Corp. | Drink holder |
| FR2742971A1 (en) * | 1995-12-27 | 1997-07-04 | Arnaud Pierre | Sun shade held by tube screwed into ground |
| GB2337689A (en) * | 1998-05-30 | 1999-12-01 | Barry Langrish | Ground-engaging support for drink container or lamp |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2406498A (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2005-04-06 | Laurence Patrick Wettern | A ground-engaging support for stemmed glassware |
| GB2406498B (en) * | 2003-09-05 | 2006-08-23 | Laurence Patrick Wettern | Folding glass support |
| US11346494B2 (en) * | 2019-10-30 | 2022-05-31 | Iron Garden Products LLC | Customizable in-ground stand for elevated object retention |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |