Abstract: An electronic trade service device includes processing devices providing computational functions providing negotiation and resolution of commercial agreements between buyers and sellers. The service includes defining contract terms, including price and payment terms and securing electronic connections by the buyer and seller to an electronic trade system. The buyer is associated with one or more credit providers which may pledge financial support based on defined terms. When the agreement is finalized at least a portion of the line of credit relating to the price term is pledged to securing payment by the buyer to the seller in exchange for producing the contractual items. The buyer utilizes a line of credit provided by one or more credit providers so that the commercial agreement between the buyer and seller. The trade service also allows the buyer to choose from an array of credit and financing options for conducting business transactions.

Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic handle for a beverage container in which the handle is covered by a malleable portion. In one embodiment the malleable portion is comprised of a pliable outer cover with a malleable inner core. In an alternate embodiment, the malleable portion is comprised of a single material, which serves as both the pliable outer cover and the malleable inner core. In a further embodiment, the present invention is an ergonomic grip for a tumbler, wherein the grip is comprised of a malleable material as previously described.