Stand for holding bottles upside down
View Patent ↗A stand for supporting product containers, such as bottles, in an inverted or upside-down position, allowing the content of the bottle to settle near the opening, reducing product waste, the stand having an aesthetically pleasing appearance so as to be useful in any area of the home. The stand may comprise a frame, at least one foot, and at least one bottle or container support.
1. A device for holding a bottle upside down, comprising:
a. a rigid wire frame comprising a metal-infused plastic, said frame having a plurality of horizontal interconnected layers for increasing the strength of the frame and collectively supporting the weight of said bottle, said plurality of horizontal interconnected layers being connected to each other via a plurality of substantially vertical connecting wires;
b. at least one foot; and
c. at least one bottle support comprising a substantially semi-spherical shape having a concave surface, and an upper edge having a plurality of raised, curving shoulders for contacting said bottle.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises a triangular shape capable of fitting into a corner.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises a substantially rectangular cubic shape which fits into a slot of a refrigerator door.
4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one foot comprises a material which resists movement over a smooth surface.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one foot is integral to said frame.
6. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one foot comprises a tab for securing said device to a supporting surface via a fastening device.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one bottle support comprises a hole at its center, said hole comprising a raised lip for contacting said bottle.
8. The device of claim 7 , further comprising an insert which fits into said at least one bottle support, said insert comprising a concave surface and a material which resists movement over a smooth surface.
9. The device of claim 7 , wherein said at least one bottle support comprises a plurality of bottle supports.
10. The device of claim 1 , wherein said rigid wire frame does not extend above a shoulder of said bottle.
11. The device of claim 1 , wherein said bottle comprises at least one shoulder, and said frame does not extend above said shoulder for the purpose of supporting said bottle in a vertical position.
12. The device of claim 7 , wherein said plurality of raised, curving shoulders prevent said bottle from twisting while supported by said bottle support.