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The present invention provides a holder device for securing one or more non-rigid safety cones, each of which having a flexible conical part that can be reduced to a small volume substantially linearly. The holder device has an open frame construction and is lightweight, compact, and durable. The

The present invention provides a holder device for securing one or more non-rigid safety cones, each of which having a flexible conical part that can be reduced to a small volume substantially linearly. The holder device has an open frame construction and is lightweight, compact, and durable. The holder device has two bracket-like main components that are movably joined or connected at one common end and that can be secured or locked together at the other ends. By selecting material and strengthening design configuration of the two components to counteract the spring force of the coil or coils held therebetween, by strategically placing a positioning element to secure the cone or cones centrally, and by supporting their base from at least three sides, the holder device of the present invention offers sufficient support and efficient stowage of non-rigid safety cones in a convenient, secure, and cost effective manner.

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I claim: 1. A safety cone holding device, comprising: a first component and a second component movably joined or connected at a common end, wherein each of said first component and said second component are U-shaped and when other ends of said first component and said second component have come tog

I claim: 1. A safety cone holding device, comprising: a first component and a second component movably joined or connected at a common end, wherein each of said first component and said second component are U-shaped and when other ends of said first component and said second component have come together, said first and second component form an opening visible there-through, said opening is sized to hold one or more non-rigid safety cones each of which having a flexible conical part and a base supporting said flexible conical part, and wherein said second component does not extend over said base of the safety cone supported by said second component; a holding means for latching two open ends of said first and second components; and a positioning element for centrally securing said one or more non-rigid safety cones in a reduced form. 2. The holder device of claim 1, further comprising: a handle for carrying said holder device, wherein said handle is movably attached to or formed part of said first component, said second component, or a combination thereof. 3. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said first and second components are configured to withstand or counteract a spring force exerting from said flexible conical part. 4. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said first and second components are movably joined at said common end via a hinge. 5. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said first and second components are two halves of a single piece of material bendable at said common end. 6. The holder device of claim 1, in which said first and second components have round edges, straight edges, or a combination thereof. 7. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said holding means is selected from the group consisting of a clasp, a latch, a strap, a lock, a clip, a fastener, a hook, a click-mechanism, or a combination thereof. 8. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said holding means is attached to, fixed on, formed part of, or integrated in either or both of said first and second components. 9. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said positioning element is firmly attached or fixed onto inner side of said first component at a central location thereof. 10. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said positioning element is formed on inner side of said first component at a central location thereof. 11. The holder device of claim 1, wherein said positioning element fits inside a top opening of said flexible conical part and prevents said flexible conical part from slipping or sliding away. 12. The holder device of claim 11, wherein each of said non-rigid safety cones is compressible to said reduced form substantially linearly from the top thereof downwardly towards the base thereof. 13. The holder device of claim 1, in which said holder device has a capacity to hold one, two, three, four, or more of said non-rigid safety cones. 14. The holder device of claim 1, wherein a light source is integrated with said holder device. 15. The holder device of claim 1, in which said holder device is integrated or formed with one or more features enabling said holder device to hang from or cling onto a device, a vehicle, or a location. 16. The holder device of claim 1, in which said holder device is implemented with colors, reflective materials, or a combination thereof. 17. The holder device of claim 1, in which said first and second components and said positioning elements are formed together by injection molding. 18. The holder device of claim 1, in which said first and second components, said holding means, and said positioning elements are assembled together.