Bottle Holder

Abstract

A bottle holder is described. The bottle holder has one or more receptacles for holding a bottle and optionally, for holding portions of the bottle, such as a cap and a tube. The bottle holder is configured to hold the bottle in an inverted position, allowing the bottle to drain any liquid out. The bottle holder also has an aperture in the receptacle so that moisture is not trapped within the bottle.

1 . A device, comprising:
 a first receptacle configured to retain a bottle in an inverted position, the first receptacle having a bottle neck support extending from a bottom portion of the receptacle, the bottle neck support having an aperture therein; and   a second receptacle connected to the first receptacle, wherein the second receptacle has an aperture in a bottom surface, the second receptacle adapted to support a cap associated with the bottle.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a back configured to connect the device to a wall. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a connecting piece for connecting the first receptacle to the second receptacle. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle has a width of 2¾ inches. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second receptacle has a width of 1⅜ inches. 
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle further includes a shoulder support region. 
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the shoulder support region is at least ¼ inches in depth. 
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the shoulder support region has a depth sufficient to keep a bottle from tipping over when inverted in the first receptacle. 
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the shoulder support region is curved. 
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a stand for supporting the first and second receptacles on a flat surface. 
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 10 , further comprising a pocket on the stand. 
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the stand is foldable. 
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the stand is formed of two or more telescoping portions. 
   
   
       14 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the stand has a foot for supporting the stand on a surface. 
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 14 , further comprising at least one suction cup on the foot for adhering to the surface. 
   
   
       16 . A system comprising:
 the device of  claim 1 , wherein the device has a back plate; and   a stand having a jacket portion that receives the back plate.