US Patent 7594637 Stemware clip

A holder is disclosed which provides for the storage of a piece of stemware, in a boat, trailer or recreational vehicle, in a manner which permits convenient access to such stemware, and at the same time, safeguards against damage when the boat trailer or recreational vehicle is in transit. The holder comprises a mounting bracket and a clip. The clip is connected to the mounting bracket and is adapted to releasably receive the piece of stemware. The clip includes opposed first and second gripping fingers which, when the clip is in the releasable receipt of the piece, grip there between the stem of the piece to stably hold the piece at a storage position. The clip can also be formed integrally with the boat, trailer or recreational vehicle.