Cheryl Stipes Ray

US Patent:

56284853, May 13, 1997

Filed:

Dec 13, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/357198

Inventors:

Cheryl G. Ray - Birmingham AL

International Classification:

A47B 9606

US Classification:

24823161

Abstract:

An insulated drink holder attachable to a lawn chair or the like. The drink holder includes a receptacle for holding a beverage container, and a two part clamp attached to the receptacle. One side of the clamp is formed by an arm projecting laterally from the receptacle. In alternative embodiments, the other side of the clamp comprises a member adjusted in discrete steps by a peg and socket arrangement, or a spring urged jaw pivotally mounted to the arm. Resilient cushions are located on the upper and lower sides of the clamp to conform to the lawn chair frame being grasped, and to prevent the drink holder from gimballing. In both embodiments, flexible straps bearing hook and loop fastener are tightened around the clamp to further improve grip. The novel drink holder cooperates with lawn furniture having either tubular or square channel frame members.