Adjustable Bottle Holder

Abstract

Means of partially enclosing a bottle and providing attachment to the human hand are disclosed. A single panel of material forms the main body of the device and is arranged such that a bottle may be securely enclosed. A protruding panel integral to the main body panel accepts the insertion of multiple fingers or a portion of a human hand to allow attachment of the bottle and holder to the user without the need to continuously grip the bottle. Length adjustment of the hand attachment panel is provided in such a way that multiple hand/finger sizes and securement forces may be accommodated. The preferred material for the device allows elastic adjustment for multiple bottle sizes, provides insulation of the bottle contents and protects the hand from discomfort due to hot or cold liquid within the bottle. Surfaces of the device allow display of a graphic or message.

1 . An enclosure to accept a bottle of liquid, fabricated from a single piece of sheet stock material for the main body of the enclosure, assembled in such a way as to provide a protruding panel which allows for insertion of a portion of a human hand, said protruding panel being integral to the main body of the enclosure. 
     
     
         2 . The enclosure described in  claim 1 , in which the protruding panel is adjustable in effective length in order to optimize the retention of the enclosure to the hand. 
     
     
         3 . The enclosure described in  claim 2 , in which the protruding panel is led through an opening in the main body of the enclosure in a way that creates friction between the panel and the opening so as to secure the panel's length adjustment at a pre-determined setting. 
     
     
         4 . The enclosure described in  claim 2 , in which length indicator markings are printed upon the protruding panel. 
     
     
         5 . The enclosure described in  claim 1  in which one or more additional panels of material are located on the outer surface of the main body of the enclosure, selected edges of said additional panels being fixed to the main body of the enclosure in a way that the additional panels comprise one or more pockets. 
     
     
         6 . The enclosure described in  claim 1  in which one or more additional panels of material are located on the inner surface of the main body of the enclosure, selected edges of said additional panels being fixed to the main body of the enclosure in a way that the additional panels comprise one or more pockets. 
     
     
         7 . The enclosure described in  claim 1 , in which a portion of the main body is fabricated of a material which allows the application of text, logo or other graphic design prior to assembly of the enclosure. 
     
     
         8 . The enclosure described in  claim 1 , in which a portion of the main body is fabricated of a material which allows the application of text, logo or other graphic design following assembly of the enclosure.