Drink container stabilizer

Abstract

A number of variations of the invention may include a product for use with beverage containers including a container support wall or bottom wall including a plurality of bottle toe engagement features. A number of variations of the invention may include an insert for use in a receptacle for beverage containers, the insert being constructed and arranged to provide a container support wall or bottom wall including a plurality of bottle toe engagement features.

1 . A product comprising a container support wall or bottom wall including a plurality of bottle toe engagement features. 
     
     
         2 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the product comprises at least a first receptacle for a beverage container 
     
     
         3 . A product as set forth in  claim 2  further comprising a second receptacle having a container support wall or bottom wall including a plurality of bottle toe engagement features. 
     
     
         4 . A product as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the first receptacle and second receptacle are positioned adjacent each other and further including a passage defined in the product between the first receptacle and the second receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein the plurality of bottle toe engagement features are constructed and arranged to be received in a gap between adjacent toes of a beverage bottle. 
     
     
         6 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein each of the bottle toe engagement features includes a front ramp surface sloping downward to a planar portion of the container support wall or bottom wall. 
     
     
         7 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein each of the bottle toe engagement features includes a rear ramp surface sloping down toward the container support wall or bottom wall. 
     
     
         8 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein each of the bottle toe engagement features includes an upper surface constructed and arranged to support a cup, bottle or a can. 
     
     
         9 . A product as set forth in  claim 8  wherein the upper surface has a flat, curved or apex configuration. 
     
     
         10 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  wherein each of the bottle toe engagement features includes a first side wall and an opposite second side wall. 
     
     
         11 . A product as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising a top wall spaced a distance from the container support wall or bottom wall. 
     
     
         12 . A product as set forth in  claim 10  further comprising a side wall portion extending from the top wall to the container support wall or bottom wall. 
     
     
         13 . A product comprising an insert for a receptacle for beverage containers, the insert being constructed and arranged to provide a container support wall or bottom wall having a plurality of bottle toe engagement features. 
     
     
         14 . A product as set forth in  claim 13  wherein the plurality of bottle toe engagement features extend above a planar portion of the container support wall or bottom wall.