Baby bottle holder

Abstract

An exemplary baby bottle holder includes a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a flexible arm interconnecting the first and second clamp members. The first clamp member engages and locks to the hand and wrist of the user, and includes a thumb finger lock and a hook and loop type locking mechanism. The second clamp member is for grasping a baby bottle, and includes an upper band to hold a main body of the bottle, and a lower circular structure to receive an end of the bottle. The flexible arm is made of a flexible and elastic material that allows the baby bottle holder to remain in a consistent shape and size. The user can wear the baby bottle holder and feed a baby with one hand only, and can thus utilize the other free hand for any desired purpose such as doing daily chores.

Claims

1. A baby bottle holder comprising: a first clamp member comprising a hook and loop type locking mechanism and a thumb finger lock for engaging and locking to a hand and wrist of a user; a second clamp member comprising an upper band and a lower circular structure, wherein the lower circular structure has a mouth adapted to receive an end of a baby bottle and the upper band is configured to grasp the bottle tightly therewithin; and a flexible arm interconnecting the first clamp member and the second clamp member, wherein the flexible arm is made of a flexible and elastic material that allows the baby bottle holder to remain in a consistent shape and size.

2. The baby bottle holder of claim 1, wherein the upper band is wrappable around a main body of the bottle.

3. The baby bottle holder of claim 2, wherein the lower circular structure is frustum-shaped for holding a tapered end of the bottle.

4. The baby bottle holder of claim 1, wherein the first clamp member further comprises a cushion therewithin for the wrist of the user.

5. The baby bottle holder of claim 1, wherein when the flexible arm is fully extended, a distance between the first clamp member and the second clamp member is less than 1.5 feet.

6. The baby bottle holder of claim 1, wherein when the first clamp member is engaged and locked to a hand and wrist of a user and the second clamp member grasps a baby bottle, the load of the bottle is evenly distributed along the wrist and an adjoining arm of the user.

7. A cup holder comprising: a first clamp member comprising a hook and loop type locking mechanism and a thumb finger lock configured for cooperatively engaging and locking to a hand and wrist of a user; a second clamp member comprising an upper band and a lower frustum-shaped structure, wherein the lower frustum-shaped structure is configured to receive a bottom end of a cup and the upper band is wrappable around the cup to grasp the cup tightly therewithin; and a flexible arm interconnecting the first clamp member and the second clamp member, wherein the flexible arm is made of a flexible and elastic material that allows the cup holder to remain in a consistent shape and size.

8. The cup holder of claim 7, wherein the first clamp member further comprises a cushion therewithin for the wrist of the user.

9. The cup holder of claim 7, wherein when the flexible arm is fully extended, a distance between the first clamp member and the second chump member is less than 1.5 feet.

10. The cup holder of claim 7, wherein the cup holder weighs less than 1 pound.

11. The cup holder of claim 7, wherein when the first clamp member is engaged and locked to a hand and wrist of a user and the second clamp member grasps a cup, the load of the cup is evenly distributed along the wrist and an adjoining arm of the user.

12. A baby bottle holder comprising: a first clamp member comprising a hook and loop type locking mechanism and a thumb finger lock for engaging and locking to a hand and wrist of a user; a second clamp member comprising an upper band and a lower hollow circular structure, wherein the lower hollow circular structure is adapted to receive a top end of a baby bottle and the upper band is configured to grasp the bottle tightly therewithin; and a flexible arm interconnecting the first clamp member and the second clamp member, wherein the flexible arm is made of a flexible and elastic material that allows the baby bottle holder to remain in a consistent shape and size thereby maintaining the second clamp member at a desired distance from the first clamp member and in a desired orientation.

13. The baby bottle holder of claim 12, wherein the upper band is wrappable around a main body of the bottle.

14. The baby bottle holder of claim 13, wherein the lower circular structure is frustum-shaped for holding a tapered end of the bottle.

15. The baby bottle holder of claim 12, wherein the first clamp member further comprises a cushion therewithin for the wrist of the user.

16. The baby bottle holder of claim 12, wherein when the flexible arm is fully extended, a distance between the first clamp member and the second clamp member is less than 1.5 feet.

17. The baby bottle holder of claim 12, wherein the baby bottle holder weighs less than 1 pound.

18. The baby bottle holder of claim 12, wherein when the first clamp member is engaged and locked to a hand and wrist of a user and the second clamp member grasps a baby bottle, the load of the bottle is evenly distributed along the wrist and an adjoining arm of the user.

19. The baby bottle holder of claim 1, wherein the baby bottle holder weighs less than 1 pound.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a preferred baby bottle holder of the present invention.

(2) FIG. 2 is another isometric view of the preferred baby bottle holder of the present invention.

(3) FIG. 3 is similar to FIG. 1, but showing conventional use of the preferred baby bottle holder of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(4) Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment and other embodiments are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various other forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

(5) The present invention provides a bottle holding assembly which allows the user to hold the bottle using a single hand. The present invention as per its preferred embodiment is a bottle holding assembly in the form of a baby bottle holder, which allows the user to feed the baby using a single hand. The user just uses the one hand with the assembly comfortably, and is free to perform other tasks using the other hand.

(6) The bottle holding assembly is designed in such a way that the device can be easily worn on the wrist of the user. The assembly is highly flexible and hence can be used at any angle and with minimal effort required to adjust the position of the baby's head relative to the angle of the bottle. This facilitates a common task that a typical parent faces.

(7) The bottle holding assembly is designed in such a way that it evenly distributes the load of the bottle along the user's wrist and arm, and thus avoids the user's arm getting tired after feeding for a long period of time.

(8) For instance, a mother holds a baby in her lap, and feeds the baby through the bottle. The mother uses a baby bottle holder 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The mother can lock the baby bottle holder 1 to her hand using a first clamp member 4. The first clamp member 4 can also be described as a base 4, and is compact. In the illustrations, the first clamp member 4 includes a thumb finger lock 5 and a Velcro locking mechanism 6. The Velcro locking mechanism 6 is a hook and loop type of locking mechanism. The bottle is securely placed upside-down in a circular locking mechanism 3. The locking mechanism 3 can also be described as a means 3 for gripping a bottle, or a second clamp member 3. In the illustrations, the locking mechanism 3 includes a circular inverted frustum-shaped bottom portion for holding a tapered top end of the bottle, and a string-like structure that can tightly grasp the bottle therewithin by wrapping around a main body of the bottle. The string-like structure can also be described as a band. A top end of the bottom portion of the locking mechanism 3 includes a mouth.

(9) The baby bottle holder 1 can be used by anyone with any skill level, and does not require a user to undergo a learning curve. A similar device to the baby bottle holder 1 can be used as a cup holder. A similar device can be used as a mobile device holder. The main exemplification of the present invention, however, is the baby bottle holder 1 used to hold baby bottles.

(10) Now to explain the present invention further, FIGS. 1 and 2 show the baby bottle holder 1 as per the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The baby bottle holder 1 can also be described as an apparatus 1 for holding a baby bottle. The baby bottle holder 1 comprises the means 3 for gripping a bottle, and a flexible arm 2, where the user can lock the device to their hand using the thumb finger lock 5 and the Velcro locking mechanism 6. The locking mechanism 6 provides a tight and reliable grip on the user's hand. The flexible arm 2 has a first end and a second end, and is made of a flexible and elastic material. This allows the baby bottle holder 1 to remain in a consistent shape and size. When the flexible arm 2 is fully extended to its maximum length, the distance between the first clamp member 4 and the locking mechanism 3 is less than about 1.5 feet.

(11) The baby bottle holder 1 weighs less than about 1 pound.

(12) FIG. 3 shows the baby bottle holder 1 in use. The user wears the baby bottle holder 1, with the first clamp member 4 being in its closed form. The first clamp member 4 provides a cushion inside for the wrist. FIGS. 1 and 2 best show the multiple hook and loop nature of the Velcro locking mechanism 6. As per the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user can lock the baby bottle holder 1 to their hand using the thumb finger lock 5 and the Velcro locking mechanism 6.

(13) Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

(14) The apparatus and method components described have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings; showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding embodiments of the present invention, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

(15) While a specific embodiment(s) has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the embodiment(s) or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

(16) Having described the present invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the present invention be limited to the specific embodiment(s) illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of the present invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

(17) The Abstract is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the accompanying claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the accompanying claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed piece of subject matter.