US20080283716A1

US20080283716A1 - Holder

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Publication number: US20080283716A1
Application number: US12/122,505
Authority: US
Inventors: Michael W. Roche
Original assignee: SCRIPTO-TOKAI LLC; Calico Brands Inc; Mr Yardware LLC
Current assignee: SCRIPTO-TOKAI LLC; Calico Brands Inc; Mr Yardware LLC
Priority date: 2007-05-16
Filing date: 2008-05-16
Publication date: 2008-11-20

Abstract

A holder configured to retain at least one container is provided. The holder includes a receptacle member having an axis, an open end and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein, a support member substantially axially coupled to the receptacle member, and a base having at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of the support member.

Description

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/930,398, filed May 16, 2007.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is directed to a holder for indoor and outdoor use, particularly to a holder having a detachable base such that the holder, without the base, is insertable into a pliable surface.
2. Description of the Related Art
Many beverage holders are designed to be used either indoors or outdoors and have the limited utility of holding a beverage container. Some outdoor beverage holders include a stand that is inserted into the ground or other soft surface in order to stand erect. Once the stand is inserted in the ground, a user may place a beverage container in the holder. However, the stand extends only a short distance above the ground. For example, the stand may extend approximately 8 to 12 inches from the ground. When an individual is standing outside, such a beverage holder causes the person to bend over to use the holder. Alternatively, other outdoor beverage holders have no stand and are positioned directly on a table or on the ground. Again, an individual that is standing outside has to bend to reach their drink.
Furthermore, outdoor beverage holders are subjected to potentially present debris or bugs and other various elements of the outdoors such as rain and snow. Additionally, many outdoor beverage holders are made of a soft, lightweight material such that these outdoor beverage holders may blow away with a strong gust of wind.
An outdoor beverage holder that is insertable into the ground does not enable a user to use such a beverage holder inside of their home. As such, a user must use a separate indoor beverage holder inside the house. Some indoor beverage holders, similar to some outdoor beverage holders, do not include a stand and are positioned directly on a table or on the ground.
Attempts have been made to create more efficient and more useful beverage holders for indoor use or outdoor use. What is needed is a holder for a container that overcomes shortcomings of prior art beverage holders and can be used indoors and outdoors.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A holder configured to retain at least one container is provided. In one embodiment, the container is a beverage container. The holder includes a receptacle member having an axis, an open end, and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein, a support member substantially axially coupled to the receptacle member, and a base having at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of the support member.
The holder may include other aspects. For example, the holder may be fabricated from at least one of stainless steel and plastic. Further, the receptacle member may include at least one removable insert coupled therein such that the insert inhibits thermal communication between the container and the receptacle member. The insert may include a container coupling portion that couples to the container before insertion into the receptacle member to facilitate securely retaining the container within the receptacle member.
Additionally, the substantially closed end of the receptacle member may have an arcuate shape to facilitate channeling moisture expelled from the container towards the at least one opening defined therein. The receptacle member may also include a cover configured to couple to the receptacle member.
Moreover, the holder may further include at least one coupling member that couples the receptacle member to at least a portion of the support member. The support member may have a length of at least about 23″.
In one embodiment, the base may be a weighted base including a weighted material therein. The base further includes at least one base plate and at least one coupling member configured to couple the base plate to the receptacle member.
The holder may further include an attachment configured to couple to the support member.
These and other features and advantages are evident from the following description of the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a holder.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the holder shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a partial exploded view of the holder shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the holder in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the holder in FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS

The description provided herein incorporates by reference the description provided in the U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/930,398, filed May 16, 2007.
Referring to FIGS. 1-5, a holder 100 is configured to retain a container or member 102, such as a beverage container, and is configured for use both indoors and outdoors. Holder 100 includes a receptacle member 110, a support member 200 coupled to and extending from receptacle member 110, and a base 300 configured to receive at least a portion of support member 200. Preferably, holder 100 may be used with or without base 300. Specifically, support member 200 is configured to be removed from base 300 and inserted into the ground (such as in dirt or sand) outdoors. Further, when holder 100 is used outdoors and without base 300, the height of holder 100 may be conveniently adjustable for ease of use.
Receptacle Member
Referring to FIGS. 1-2, in the exemplary embodiment, receptacle member 110 has a substantially cylindrical shape and is designed to retain container 102. In other embodiments, receptacle member 110 may have any shape that facilitates use and assembly of holder 100. For example, receptacle member 110 may have a shape to facilitate holding a candle, an air freshener, a remote control, bar supplies or other various items. In further embodiments, receptacle member 110 may be shaped to resemble a plant holder, an ashtray, a wine chiller, or a rectangular tray.
Receptacle member 110 includes an axis 140, a receiving end 150 and an opposing substantially closed end 152 with a height 154 defined therebetween. Receiving end 150 is a substantially open end such that container 102 may be inserted into receiving end 150 into an interior space 148 of receptacle member 110.
In the exemplary embodiment, radially outer wall 144 has a substantially constant diameter 155 from receiving end 150 to closed end 152. Diameter 155 is preferably between about 2″ and about 5″, more preferably between about 3″ and 4″, and in one embodiment about 3.5″. Alternatively, diameter 155 varies between receiving end 150 and substantially closed end 152. For example, diameter 155 at receiving end 150 may be larger than diameter 155 at closed end 152.
Receiving end 150 and substantially closed end 152 may have any shape. In FIGS. 1 and 2, closed end 152 has a slightly arcuate convex shape to facilitate channeling moisture expelled from container 102 away from walls 144 and 146. In another embodiment, closed end 152 is substantially planar (i.e. end 152 is substantially perpendicular to axis 140). In a further embodiment, closed end 152 may have a slightly arcuate concave shape to facilitate channeling moisture expelled from container 102 away from walls 144 and 146.
At least one opening 160 is defined within closed end 152 to facilitate releasing moisture expelled from container. Opening 160 is defined a distance 162 from axis 140 and a distance 164 from radially inner wall 146. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when closed end 152 has slightly arcuate convex shape, distance 164 is greater than distance 162 to facilitate channeling moisture towards opening 160. In further embodiments, when closed end 152 has a slightly arcuate concave shape, distance 162 may be less than distance 164 to channel moisture towards opening 160. In other embodiments, when closed end 152 is substantially planar, distance 162 may be substantially equal to distance 164. When multiple openings 160 are defined within closed end 152, openings 160 may have any orientation within end 152. For example, distances 162 and 164 may be positioned circumferentially around axis 140.
Further, in one embodiment, receptacle member height 154 is designed to be any height, preferably at least about one-third the height of container 102, and more preferably at least about one-half the height of container 102 such that receptacle member 110 effectively retains container 102. In a further embodiment, height 154 is designed to be at least about one-half inch.
In the exemplary embodiment, receptacle member 110 has a thickness 142 defined between a radially outer wall 144 and an opposing radially inner wall 146. Thickness 142 is designed to be any thickness. Thickness 142 is preferably between about 1/32″ and about ½″, and more preferably about 1/16″. Radially inner wall 146 defines interior space 148.
Further, the cross-sectional shapes of outer and inner walls 144 and 146 of receptacle member 110 are substantially similar. As shown in FIG. 4, the cross-sectional shapes of outer and inner walls 144 and 146 are substantially circular. Alternatively, the cross-sectional shapes of outer and inner walls 144 and 146 may be different. For example, the cross-sectional shape of outer wall 144 of receptacle member 110 could be rectangular and the cross-sectional shape of inner wall 146 of receptacle member 110 could be substantially circular.
Outer and inner walls 144 and 146 may be solid walls. Alternatively, outer and inner walls 144 and 146 may have at least one opening extending therethrough to facilitate the release of moisture from receptacle member 110. In a further alternative embodiment, outer and inner walls 144 and 146 may be designed with slots or other openings extending therethrough.
In one embodiment, receiving end 150 may have a flange that extends outward from the perimeter of receiving end 150. In the exemplary embodiment, the flange is formed integrally with receiving end 150. Alternatively, the flange may be coupled to receiving end 150. The flange may facilitate retaining container 102 within receptacle member 110, may provide visual interest to a user, or may couple to a cover 192, described further herein. The flange and receptacle member 110 may be fabricated of a similar material. Alternatively, the flange may be fabricated from a different material than receptacle member 110. For example, the flange may be fabricated from rubber, and receptacle member 110 may be fabricated from stainless steel.
Receptacle member 110 may be fabricated from stainless steel, other materials such as, but not limited to, plastic, nylon, polycarbonate, polyester, polyethylene and polypropylene, metals such as aluminum, cobalt, copper, lead, magnesium, nickel, steel, superalloys, titanium and zinc alloys, and ceramics, or any combination thereof that facilitates the functionality of holder 100. For example, receptacle member 110 may be fabricated from stainless steel as stainless steel is durable for use outdoors and indoors and readily hold its shape. Further, receptacle member 110 may be of a chosen color to reduce and/or inhibit thermal communication through container 102 to receptacle member 110. For example, if receptacle member 110 is fabricated from plastic, the receptacle member 110 may be fabricated specifically from yellow plastic rather than black plastic to reduce the retention of heat within receptacle member 110. If portions of holder 100, such as receptacle member 110, are fabricated from plastic, the portions may be injection molded.
Holder 100 further includes a removable insert 170 configured to be inserted into interior space 148 that facilitates retaining and insulating container 102 within receptacle member 110. Insert 170 is fabricated from an insulating material configured to inhibit thermal communication. Specifically, insert 170 includes at least one of a first portion 172, a second portion 174, and a third or container coupling portion 176. In one embodiment, first and second portions 172 and 174 are fabricated separately. In other embodiments, first and second portions are formed unitarily.
First portion 172 of insert 170 has at least a first surface 178 and a second opposing surface 180 with a thickness 181 defined therebetween. Thickness 181 may be preferably between about 1/16″ and about ¾″, more preferably between about ⅛″ and about ½″, and in one embodiment about ⅜″. First portion 172, before insertion into receptacle holder 110, may have a height that is substantially equal to receptacle holder height 154 and a length that is substantially equal to the circumference of radially inner wall 146. First portion 172 is pliable such that surface 180 when inserted into receptacle member 110 is configured to contact radially inner wall 146.
Second portion 174 of insert 170 has a substantially circular shape having a diameter substantially equal to diameter 155. Second portion 174 also has a thickness 188 that is substantially equal to thickness 181 of first portion 172. In one embodiment, second portion 174 has at least one opening 190 defined therein to facilitate releasing moisture expelled from container 102. In other embodiments, opening 190 is axially aligned with axis 140 and offset with respect to with opening 160 defined within closed end 152. In another embodiment, openings 160 and 190 are substantially aligned with one another. The number of openings 160 and the number of openings 190 does not have to equivalent. For example, there may be more openings within portion 174 than there are within closed end 152. Moreover, opening 160 and opening 190 may have any size and their sizes do not have to be the same.
When container 102 is inserted into receptacle member 110, there may be additional space between container 102 and first portion 172. Third portion 176 is configured to attach to container 102 before insertion within receptacle member 110 and is designed to remove the additional space. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, if container 102 is a wine glass, third portion 176 wraps around the stem or another portion of the wine glass before insertion into container 102.
Additionally, holder 100 may include cover 192 to prevent debris from entering container 102. In one embodiment, cover 192 has a diameter 191 and a height 193. In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, diameter 191 is substantially equivalent to diameter 155 and height 193 is substantially equivalent to height 154 of receptacle member 110. Cover 192 is configured to couple to the receptacle member flange. For example, the flange may include female threads and cover 192 may include male threads such that when the flange and cover 192 are coupled together, the male and female threads engage. Alternatively, first portion 172 of insert 170 has a height that is greater than height 154 and extends a distance above walls 144 and 146 of receptacle member 110 such that cover 192 couples to and engages first portion 172 of insert 170. Cover 192 may have substantially the same shape as receptacle member 110 such that cover 192 and the flange suitably couple to one another and suitably cover container 102.
Cover 192 may also include an insert coupled therein to further inhibit thermal communication between container 102 and holder 100. Further, cover 192 may include a handle or knob to facilitate removal and placement of cover 192. Additionally, cover 192 may include a mechanism configured to couple to receptacle member 110, such as a hinge, so that cover 192 would remain attached to receptacle member 110 when a user wants to access container 102.
Referring generally to FIGS. 1-2, a coupler member 194 is coupled to an underside 196 of substantially closed end 152. Coupler member 194 may be welded to or formed unitarily with underside 196. Coupler member 194 is generally positioned along axis 140. Alternatively, coupler member 194 may be positioned parallel to axis 140 but not collinear with axis 140.
In one embodiment, coupler member 194 includes a first portion 198 and a second portion 199. Portions 198 and 199 may be fabricated unitarily or may be fabricated separately and coupled together. First and second portions 198 and 199 both have a substantially circular shape with first portion 198 having a larger diameter than second portion 199. Moreover, first portion 198 engages underside 196 and is configured to provide additional support and strength to second portion 199. Second portion 199 has a substantially smooth outer surface and a threaded radially inner surface. Coupler member 194 is configured to receive and couple to support member 200.
Support Member
Support member 200 may have a substantially constant diameter 202 extending a length 204 between a first end 206 and an opposing second end 208. Support member 200 is fabricated from a sturdy material, such as stainless steel, to withstand the elements of the outdoors such as rain and snow, to support receptacle member 110 and container 102, and to prevent curvature of support member 200 during insertion of support member 200 into the ground or other surfaces.
Support member 200 is designed with length 204 to prevent a user of holder 100 from bending over when the user is either sitting in a chair or standing next to holder 100. Specifically, length 204 may be between about 12″ and about 54″, preferably between about 18″ and about 36″, and more preferably about 24″ when support member 200 is coupled to base 300. The user may adjust the height of support member 200 when support member 200 is inserted into the ground or other surfaces such that the user may only see a portion of the total length 204 of support member 200.
Diameter 202 is preferably between about 1/16″ and about ¾″, more preferably between about ⅛″ and about ½″, and in one embodiment about ¼″. Diameter 202 is designed such that support member 200 will not bend, break, or fail under the weight of receptacle member 110 and container 102. Further, support member 200 may be a solid member.
First end 206 may include a threaded radially outer surface configured to engage threaded radially inner surface of coupler member second portion 199. In the exemplary embodiment, threaded portion extends for a distance of approximately ¼″. Alternatively, first end 206 has a substantially smooth radially outer surface configured to be inserted into coupler member second portion 199.
Moreover, support member 200 may include at least one indentation formed therein configured to receive an attachment 212, as will be described in more detail herein.
As shown in FIG. 2, second end 208 includes a substantially planar second end 208. Second end 208 may include a tapered portion to facilitate insertion into a portion of base 300 and alternatively to facilitate insertion into the ground or other surfaces. In other embodiments, second end 208 may include a threaded portion configured to facilitate coupling support member 200 to other components and members of holder 100.
In one embodiment, support member 200 may include a projection 220 extending therefrom. Preferably, projection 220 is positioned between about 3″ and about 5″ from second end 208. Projection 220 may be a set screw or a push button.
Base
Base 300 is configured to receive at least a portion of support member 200. Base 300 includes a weighted base portion 314 and at least one support member receptacle 304 extending outward therefrom.
Receptacle 304 has a length 306 defined between a first end 308 and a second end 310 with a diameter 312 that is just slightly larger than support member diameter 202. Second end 310 preferably includes a threaded portion. Length 306 is preferably between about 3″ and about 7″, more preferably between about 4″ and about 6″, and in one embodiment about 5″. In one embodiment, approximately 2″ of receptacle 304 extends above portion 314 and approximately 3″ of receptacle 304 extends downward into portion 314. Preferably, approximately ½ of receptacle 304 extends above portion 314 and approximately ½ of receptacle 304 extends downward into portion 314, more preferably approximately ⅓ of receptacle 304 extends above portion 314 and approximately ⅔ of receptacle 304 extends downward into portion 314.
In one embodiment, receptacle 304 may include an opening 330 defined therein. Opening 330 may be in configured to receive projection 220 such that support member 200 and receptacle 304 interlock. Alternatively, support member 200 and receptacle 304 may include a different male/female interlocking configuration. For example, projection 220 may include male threads and receptacle 304 may include female threads wherein the male and female threads are configured to engage one another.
Base portion 314 may have a dome-shape having a radius 316 and an underside 317, a base plate 318, and a coupling member 320. Radius 316, defined between axis 140 and the surface of portion 314, is preferably between about 2″ and about 5″, more preferably between about 2.5″ and 4.5″, and in one embodiment about 3″. Base portion 314 is preferably fabricated from stainless steel. However, base portion 314 may be fabricated from any suitable material that enables holder 100 to function as described herein. Base portion 314 further includes an opening 322 defined therein. In one embodiment, opening 322 is defined to be substantially collinear with axis 140 such that opening 322 is at the top of base portion 314.
Base plate 318 may be a substantially circular plate having a diameter 321 and an opening 319 extending therethrough. Diameter 321 is slightly less than twice radius 316 such that when base plate 318 is coupled to underside 317 of portion 314, base plate 318 is positioned a distance 324 above the perimeter of dome-shaped base portion 314. Opening 319 of base plate 318 is substantially the same or slightly larger than receptacle diameter 312. In one embodiment, opening 319 is defined near the center of plate 318. Base plate 318 is also preferably fabricated from stainless steel.
Coupling member 320 of base portion 314 is configured to engage a portion of second end 310 of receptacle 304 to facilitate coupling base plate 318, receptacle 304, and portion 314 together. Coupling member 320 is preferably an acorn nut that acts as an end cap. Alternatively, coupling member 320 is an interlocking member. For example, an interlocking coupling member 320 may be pin or a set screw. The set screw may have an enlarged planar head and a threaded body extending therefrom. The threaded body would engage a portion of at least one of support member 200, receptacle 304, and/or base 300. Specifically, a radially inner wall of receptacle member 304 may be threaded and configured to engage the threaded body of the set screw. The enlarged planar head of the set screw would then engage at least a portion of base plate 318.
Attachments
In one embodiment, holder 100 includes at least one attachment 212 having a coupling mechanism 214 that is configured to couple attachment 212 to at least one of receptacle member 110, support member 200, coupling member 194, and/or base 300. Attachment 212 may be one or more components. For example, attachment 212 may be a tray, a drink shaker holder, or a basket. For example, coupling mechanism 214 may be a clip configured to snap fit to support member 200 or a threaded portion extending from attachment 212 configured to engage a mated threaded portion of at least one of support member 200, coupling member 194, base 300, and/or coupling member 320. For a specific example, mechanism 214 may be configured to threadably engage a portion of first end 206 of support member 200. Further, coupling mechanism 214 may be configured to wrap around the entire circumference of support member 200. Additionally, at least one counter weight may be coupled to at least one of attachment 212 and/or coupling mechanism 214 such that the counter weight may generally diametrically oppose attachment 212.
Packaging
In one embodiment, holder 100 is packaged and sold as a single unit with a schematic depicting the various uses of holder 100. In a different embodiment, portions of holder 100 may be packaged separately. For example, portions 172, 174, and 176 of insert 170 may be sold separately from receptacle member 110, support member 200, and base 300. Furthermore, receptacle member 110 and support member 200 may be sold together with base 300 in a separate package to emphasize the different uses of holder 100. Moreover, attachments 212 may be sold separately.
Method of Assembly
To assemble holder 100, coupling member 194 is coupled to receptacle member 110. Coupling member 194 may be coupled, preferably by welding, to underside 196 of receptacle member 110 substantially collinear with axis 140. Alternatively, coupling member 194 may be removably coupled to receptacle member 110.
First end 206 of support member 200 is then coupled to second portion 199 of coupling member 194. First end 206 may threadably couple to coupling member 194 substantially collinear with axis 140. Once support member 200 and receptacle member 110 are coupled together, support member 200 may be inserted into the ground or other surfaces wherein the height of support member 200 and receptacle member 110 are adjustable.
Base 300 may be assembled such that second end receptacle 304 is inserted partially through opening 322 within dome-shaped portion 314 and receptacle 304 is coupled to portion 314. Preferably, receptacle 304 is welded to portion 314, near opening 322, such that a portion of receptacle 304 extends above portion 314 and a portion of receptacle 304 extends downward into portion 314 such that receptacle 304 is substantially collinear with axis 140.
Once receptacle 304 has been coupled to portion 314, portion 314 may be filled with a weighted material. The weighted material may include, but is not limited to including, sand and/or small stones. Plate 318 is positioned along underside 317 of portion 314 to facilitate retaining the weighted material within portion 314. Preferably, plate 318 is positioned a distance 324 above the ground (i.e., a distance from the bottom edge of portion 314) when base plate 318 is coupled to underside 317 of portion 314. Second end 310 of receptacle 304 is at least partially inserted through opening 319 in plate 318. Coupling member 320 is then coupled to second end 310 to facilitate retaining plate 318 in contact with portion 314 such that weighted material remains within portion 314. In one embodiment, a resilient material is coupled between perimeter of plate 318 and underside 317 of portion 314. In a different embodiment, plate 318 is welded along its perimeter to underside 317 of portion 314.
Once base 300 is assembled, at least a portion of support member 200 may be inserted into receptacle 304 such that holder 100 may be used indoors or outdoors.
Further, in one embodiment, attachment 212 is coupled to support member 200 via coupling mechanism 214.
Method of Use
The method by which holder 100 is used is the same as for the sipping stem in the U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/930,398, filed May 16, 2007, already incorporated herein by reference.
Advantages of the invention include the ability for receptacle member 110 and support member 200 to be removably coupled to base 300 such that holder 100 may be use indoors and outdoors. Specifically, receptacle member 110 and support member 200 may be used outdoors such that support member 200 may be inserted into the ground or other surfaces. The height of receptacle member 110 and support member 200 are adjustable when inserted into the ground.
Receptacle member 110 and support member 200 may also be inserted into receptacle 304 of base 300 and used indoors or outdoors. Further, weighted base 300 is sized and shaped to prevent tipping of holder 100 when base 300 is utilized. Weighted base 300 also enables a user to place and use holder 100 on various surfaces such as an angled surface. Once support member 200 is inserted into either the ground or another pliable surface or into base 300, user may then insert container 102 into interior space 148 of receptacle member 110.
Additionally, the ability of receptacle member 110 to hold various containers 102 having various shapes and sizes is an advantage. Specifically, first portion 172 and second portion 174 of insert 170 enable receptacle member 110 to sufficiently hold various containers and inhibits thermal communication between holder 100 and container 102, and third portion 176 removes additional space between container 102 and first portion 172 to secure container 102 within receptacle member 110 as container 102 may not always be of a size to securely retain container 102. Other advantages include the cover 192 to further inhibit thermal communication and prevent debris from falling in container 102, and attachment 212 to expand the functionality of holder 100 to holder more than just container 102.
The holder of the present invention provides an apparatus that is easy to use and has increased functionality. Specifically, the present invention provides one container holder for use indoors and outdoors rather than two separate container holders for indoor and outdoor use. This provides a significant advantage and cost savings to the user.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific exemplary embodiment and method herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment and method, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A holder configured to retain at least one container, said holder comprising:

a receptacle member having an axis, an open end, and a substantially closed opposing end with at least one opening defined therein;

a support member substantially axially coupled to said receptacle member; and

a base comprising at least one support member receptacle removably coupled to at least a portion of said support member.

2. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said receptacle member comprises at least one removable insert coupled therein and configured to inhibit thermal communication between said container and said receptacle member.

3. A holder according to claim 2, wherein said insert comprises a container coupling portion configured to couple to said container before insertion into said receptacle member to facilitate securely retaining said container within said receptacle member.

4. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said substantially closed end has an arcuate shape to facilitate channeling moisture expelled from said container towards said at least one opening defined therein.

5. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said holder further comprises a cover configured to couple to said receptacle member.

6. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said support member has a length extending between a first end and a second end wherein said length is at least about 23″.

7. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said holder further comprises at least one coupling member configured to couple said receptacle member and said support member.

8. A holder according to claim 7, wherein said base comprises at least one base plate and at least one coupling member configured to couple said base plate to said receptacle member.

9. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said base is a weighted base comprising a weighted material therein.

10. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said holder further comprises an attachment configured to couple to said support member.

11. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said holder is fabricated from at least one of stainless steel and plastic.

12. A holder according to claim 1, wherein said container is a beverage container.