Apparatus for holding container in inverted configuration
OwnerMike Hackalinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus for holding a viscous liquid container in an inverted configuration includes a base member defining a central recess for receiving the cap of the viscous liquid container in an inverted orientation. An upstanding handle member is attached to the base member and includes telescopic arm elements to accommodate containers of various sizes. A lever is pivotally coupled to an upper end of the handle member that is movable between a first configuration for urging the container toward the base member and a second configuration displaced therefrom for releasing the container. The lever is spring-loaded for movement toward the first configuration. The viscous liquid container may be selectively secured between the base member and lever for storage or use.
Claims18
An apparatus for holding an inverted viscous liquid container of a type having a cap or spout, comprising:
- a base member defining a central recess for seating the cap of the viscous liquid container when the viscous liquid container is in an inverted orientation;
- a handle member having a first end attached to said base member and extending upwardly therefrom to a second end;
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- a lever pivotally coupled to said second end of said handle member for selective movement between a first configuration bearing against a bottom wall of the viscous liquid container and a second configuration pivotally displaced from said first configuration.
An apparatus for holding a bottle containing a viscous liquid in an inverted configuration, comprising:
- a base member having a generally planar bottom surface for resting upon a supporting surface, said base member having a generally circular configuration defining a central recess for receiving a cap of said bottle therein, whereby to support said bottle in an inverted orientation;
- a first arm element having a first end fixedly attached to said base member and extending upwardly to a second end, said first arm element having a sleeve portion adjacent said second end and defining an opening at said second end, said sleeve portion defining a plurality of apertures therealong;
- a second arm element having a lower end telescopically received through said opening for longitudinal movement in said sleeve, said second arm element having a flange adjacent said lower end for selectably engaging one of said apertures of said sleeve, said second arm element having an upper end opposite said lower end;
- a lever pivotally coupled to said upper end of said second arm element for selective movement between a first configuration situated to bear against a bottom wall of said bottle and a second configuration pivotally displaced from said first configuration;
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- wherein said lever is biased toward said first configuration.
An apparatus for holding a bottle containing a viscous liquid in an inverted configuration, comprising:
- a base member having a generally planar bottom surface for resting upon a supporting surface, said base member having a generally circular configuration defining a central recess for receiving a cap of said bottle therein, whereby to support said bottle in an inverted orientation;
- a first arm element having a first end fixedly attached to said base member and extending upwardly to a second end, said first arm element having a sleeve portion adjacent said second end and defining an opening at said second end, said sleeve portion defining a plurality of apertures therealong;
- a second arm element having a lower end telescopically received through said opening for longitudinal movement in said sleeve, said second arm element having a flange adjacent said lower end for selectably engaging one of said apertures of said sleeve, said second arm element having an upper end opposite said lower end;
- a lever pivotally coupled to said upper end of said second arm element for selective movement between first and second configurations, said lever extending above said base member and generally perpendicular to said first and second arm elements at said first configuration for bearing against a bottom wall of said bottle, said lever extending outwardly from said second arm element and generally perpendicular thereto at said second configuration;
- spring means for biasing said lever toward said first configuration;
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- means for releasably locking said lever in said first or second configuration.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.