A quick-release anchoring apparatus with acceleration damping includes an anchor member configured to engage an external reference surface and form a substantially airtight seal therewith that defines a controlled pressure zone. A first auxiliary component carries the anchor member. A vent port provides fluid communication between the controlled pressure zone and an area of ambient pressure. A second auxiliary component moves relative to the first auxiliary component between a vent port closure position and a vent port open position. The second auxiliary component and the first auxiliary component are discrete components. One or more flexible members deform as the second auxiliary component moves in a venting direction away from the vent port closure position toward the vent port open position. The one or more flexible members resist accelerations of the second auxiliary component away from the vent port closure position but allow normal lifting of the anchoring apparatus.

A beverage carrier for personal transport of a contained beverage includes a beverage holder having a sleeve configured to support a beverage container and a splash guard coupled to the sleeve and positionable from a closed to an open position. A motion subsystem includes a motion block having a housing having a wall, at least two spaced apart static bearings protruding from the wall, and a strap extension protruding from the wall. A first strap is configured to couple the sleeve to the motion subsystem via the strap extension. A second strap is wearable by a user and configured to cooperate with the at least two static spaced apart bearings such that the motion subsystem is operable to travel along a portion of the second strap.

Disclosed embodiments provide an apparatus having a submersible seating surface attached to a watercraft. The submersible seating surface may be raised to serve as a table when not in use as a seat. A tension member provides upward force on the seat, allowing it to be easily raised from a lowered position to a raised position. In some embodiments, a tether is used to provide additional security for the apparatus. In embodiments, a hydrofoil cup holder is affixed to the seat to provide additional lift when a watercraft is moving forward, urging the seat upward and out of the water. The hydrofoil cup holder further includes an opening in a top surface of the cup holder to secure an item such as a beverage container. Embodiments may further include a submerged safety indicator to alert nearby swimmers and/or people on the watercraft of the submerged seat.

Disclosed herein is an adjustable cup holder for holding a beverage container. The adjustable cup holder includes a body, a base configured to support the weight of a beverage container, an adjustable diameter ratchet strap configured to accommodate a diameter of the beverage container, and a connector. The holding portion of the cup holder may be connected to the body via a first hinge configured such that the beverage container holding portion is rotatable relative to the body about an axis to allow beverage container holding portion to hold the beverage container relatively level. The holding portion of the cup holder may be connected to the body via a hinge configured such that the beverage container holding portion is pivotable relative to the body about an axis from a use position to a stowed position.

A stemware anchor that includes a plate having various surfaces and edges and a notch that is used for anchoring a piece of stemware on top of an external surface, such as a table. On the lower surface of the plate are one or more protruding members that are used for releasably gripping the external surface. When the base of a piece of stemware is slipped within the notch, the plate securely restrains the glass on the tabletop.

Embodiments relate to a cradle having a continuous sidewall, an open top, and a bottom. The bottom is provided with at least one magnet attached thereto or secured within a pocket of the bottom. Some embodiments of the device include a bottom having an opening formed therein. Different embodiments of the bottom opening can have different shapes. Each bottom opening shape provides a specific bottom profile for the cradle. The bottom opening shape (or bottom profile) will dictate placement of the magnets. It is contemplated for the cradle, or at least the bottom, to be made of flexible material. Some embodiments of the cradle can be made from elastic material.

Technologies are described for devices to hold a cup, mug, glassware, bottle, can, thermos, or other beverage container for a fire pit. The device may comprise a beverage holder assembly. The beverage holder assembly may comprise a beverage holder. The beverage holder assembly may comprise a bracket. The bracket may have a first side and a second side. The first side of the bracket may be attached to an underside of a mantel of a fire pit. The second side of the bracket may be attached to the beverage holder.

This device is designed to provide a secure mounted holder for a child's drinking cup. Most child cups are now designed to be spill proof but they are still often dropped or thrown by the child off of the high chair tray or table and onto the floor. This is very inconvenient and potentially dangerous. This device is designed to remedy that situation by creating a semi-rigid but flexible device to mount to the tray or table and attach to the child cup in such a manner to hold it up off the tray and be able to be bent over by the child enabling the child to take a drink. After drinking, the child can let go of the cup and the device with attached cup will return to its upright or semi-upright position thus avoiding spills and dropped cups.

A cup holder mount includes a cup holder having a tubular portion extending from an outside of the cup holder, and the tubular portion includes a pivot. A clamp unit is connected to a handle of an exercise machine and includes a connection section which includes a hole. The pivot is adjustably and pivotably inserted into the hole.