EP3080007B1 - Beverage container with recessed top and method for using same - Google Patents
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Description
- This application claims the benefit of
U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/968,274, filed March 20, 2014 U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/916,049, filed December 13, 2013 U.S. Patent Application No. 13/669,363, filed November 5, 2012 - The present invention relates to a beverage container, and more particularly to a beverage container with a recessed top and the method for using the beverage container.
- To keep a beverage cool after opening a can, a user typically has to pour the contents into a cup or glass with ice therein or put an unfinished can into an ice chest or refrigerator where it risks being spilled. This can be an inconvenience for the user and promotes waste as it requires the use of materials for the can and for the cup or the use of soap and water to wash the non-disposable glassware.
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US3502206 relates to a package for oral barium and the like. According to the abstract of this document, a measuring cap for a liquid is provided which nests in a cup to cover a measured quantity of a material such as barium sulfate, and when arranged on said cup in an inverted condition provides a headspace for shaking a carrier and the material. A lubricious divider separates the inverted cap and the material in the cup and facilitates cap removal from the nested condition. -
US2013/0320077 relates to a re-closable container and process for manufacturing said container starting from a sheet material. According to the abstract of this document, the document relates to a process for realizing a re-closable container made of extensible paper, which comprises at least partly inserting a closing element made of paper material (extensible paper) provided with a base wall and a lateral wall, internally of a housing compartment of a container. The lateral wall of the closing element is inserted and located at a portion of lateral wall of the container. A sealing layer is coupled to the container in a position underlying the closing element. Also comprised is a contemporary deforming step of the lateral wall, the sealing layer and the portion of wall of the container, such as to realise coupling/decoupling surfaces between the closing element and the container. -
US2766796 relates to a vacuum and seal type of receptacle. This document relates to a type of combined seal and receptacle, but more specifically to a device capable of simultaneous or selective service as a receptacle and as a vacuum type of seal. A flat type of vessel is provided having a removable cover, said vessel and cover when in assembled form serving as a double-walled vacuum type of closure for containers of any type and further serving as a vacuum type of receptacle. -
CH168306 - In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a beverage container according to
claim 1. - In a preferred embodiment, the collar and the annular flange define a second channel opposed to the first channel, and the removable cover can be inverted from an original position where the rim is received in the first channel to an inverted position such that the rim is received in the second channel. Preferably, the collar is dimensioned such that when the removable cover is in the inverted position the collar provides a friction, pressure or interference fit on top of the main body portion. In another preferred embodiment, the generally cylindrical side wall includes a third set of threads that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads when the removable cover is in the inverted position.
- In a preferred embodiment, the removable cover can be moved from an original position where the rim is received in the first channel to a bottom position where the bottom of the main body portion is received in the cover cavity, and wherein the generally cylindrical side wall is dimensioned to provide a friction, press or interference fit with the main body portion in the bottom position. In a preferred embodiment, the container includes a recess defined between the bottom of the removable cover and the open top of the main body portion. Preferably, the recess defines a second volume that is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume.
- In a preferred embodiment, the first set of threads are positioned at a first height, the downwardly depending portion of the rim includes a bottom edge that is positioned at a second height, and the first height is greater than the second height. Preferably, the removable cover is sealed with respect to the main body portion in both the original position and the inverted position. In a preferred embodiment, the removable cover includes a removable lid that covers the cover cavity and defines a cover interior, and an item is positioned in the cover interior.
- In accordance with another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method according to
claim 8. In a preferred embodiment, the method further includes placing at least one additive in the interior before placing the cover on the main body portion in the inverted position, and shaking the beverage container after placing the cover on the main body portion in the inverted position. - In a preferred embodiment, the method includes the step of removing the removable cover from the main body portion when it is in either the original or inverted position, and placing the removable cover on the bottom of the main body portion such that the bottom of the main body portion is received in the cover cavity. In a preferred embodiment, the beverage container includes a recess defined between the bottom of the removable cover and the top of the main body portion. The recess defines a second volume, and when the removable cover is disposed in the original position the cover cavity is positioned within the recess, and when the removable cover is disposed in the inverted position the cover cavity is not positioned within the recess. Preferably, the second volume is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume.
- In a preferred embodiment, the step of removing the cover from the original position includes disengaging a second set of threads on the removable cover from the first set of threads. The step of placing the removable cover on the main body portion in an inverted position also preferably includes engaging a third set of threads on the removable cover with the first set of threads.
- In a preferred embodiment, the method includes exposing a drinking opening in the bottom of the removable cover after removing the removable cover. This step can be done before or after placing the cover in the inverted position. It will be appreciated that the exposing of the drinking opening can be done, for example, by pulling, hinging or otherwise removing a tab off of the cover bottom. In an exemplary use, an empty beverage container can be provided with the cover in the original position. The cover can be removed, a beverage poured in and then the cover can be placed back on the main body portion in the inverted position and the drinking opening can then be exposed. Preferably, the bottom of the main body portion and the bottom of the removable cover have the same or similar amount of concavity so that beverage containers can be stacked on one another.
- In accordance with another aspect of the present invention there is provided a method according to claim 13.
- In a preferred embodiment, the removable cover further includes a secondary container that includes the second beverage and has a removable lid, and the method includes removing the removable lid before placing the second beverage into the interior.
- In an embodiment, the removable cover further includes a secondary container that includes a removable lid associated therewith. Preferably, the cylindrical main body portion includes a first beverage and the secondary container includes a second beverage, and the first and second beverages are separated by either the removable lid or the bottom of the removable cover.
- It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the beverage containers herein provide the following features and advantages. The embodiments with a full aperture opening allow for improved can drinking experience through exposure to aroma, effervescence. The embodiments with a frusto-conical or tapered shape provide for stack-ability of the cans/containers. The ridges/bulge together with the taper provide a place for a user to hold the can, provide an improved grip and provide a more ergonomic feel. In certain embodiment, the smooth edge and lip contact area improves the can drinking experience through a cup like feel. As discussed below, the smooth edge or rim can be formed rolling the can material either inside or outside to provide a rim that is flat, squared or rounded. In a preferred embodiment, this provides a rim with no seam (between lid and can) or other encumbrances at lip contact area. In a preferred embodiment, there are no threads, tabs or sealing mechanisms at the lip contact area, because they are positioned below and/or inside the can/container.
- In a preferred embodiment, the container opens with a twist and the lid/cover is threaded on to the top and inside of can with male (protruding) threads on the inside of the container and female threads on the exterior of the cover. Preferably, the threads (or other sealing mechanism) are not visible from the exterior of the container because the rim extends down far enough to cover, conceal or hide the threads. Preferably, the sealing structure is achieved by rolling exterior to interior or interior to exterior and not through rolling and seaming lid onto can.
- As described more fully below, several sealing options are provided that include threads, tabs, barbs, o-rings, ridges, etc. In a preferred embodiment, the cover can be used as a secondary compartment to keep separate additives with a separate lid. In a preferred embodiment, the removable cover does not need to be disposed of or discarded, but can be affixed to bottom of can. Preferably, the lid can be inverted and affixed to top of can increasing the volume of the overall container. In the inverted position, the lid or cover attaches with an additional sealing method such as a tight/press fit or threads. Additional room provided by the inverted cover allows for additives, such as ice, mixers, further beverage, or the like. The inverted cover also allows the container to be used as a shaker.
- In a preferred embodiment, to form the container, the cylindrical and/or frusto-conical main body portion is punched out of a piece of material (e.g., aluminum), the threads are formed therein, and then the top is rolled over to "hide" the threads from the outside to form the rim. Then, after the container is filled with a beverage, the cover (which is formed separately) is screwed on. The cover can be made of any desired material, e.g., metal, plastic, etc. As used herein "cylindrical" or "generally cylindrical" means that a component (e.g., the main body portion) has a circular cross-section, but does not necessarily have a constant diameter. For example, frusto-conical, tapered or the inclusion of a bulge is considered "cylindrical" or "generally cylindrical."
- In a preferred embodiment, the removable cover fits on the bottom of the main body portion in a press or friction fit arrangement. Some states, territories or countries, etc. include laws or regulations that prevent cans with pull tabs that separate from the can (as they often become litter). With the removable cover capable of fitting on the bottom of the main body portion, a user can have a full aperture opening can and have a place to store the cover without throwing it away.
- The invention, together with additional features and advantages thereof, may be best understood by reference to the following description.
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FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a beverage container having a portion cut away to show liquid and ice therein; -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the beverage container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the beverage container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container ofFIG. 1 taken along line 5--5 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the beverage container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of another beverage container; -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cover assembly from the beverage container ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the beverage container ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the beverage container ofFIG. 7 ; -
FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container ofFIG. 7 taken alongline 12--12 ofFIG. 11 ; -
FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of another beverage container; -
FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the beverage container ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 16 is a side elevational view of the beverage container ofFIG. 13 ; -
FIG. 17 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container ofFIG. 13 taken alongline 17--17 ofFIG. 16 ; -
FIG. 18 is a top plan view of another beverage container -
FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 20 is a side elevational view of the beverage container ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 21 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container ofFIG. 18 taken alongline 21--21 ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 22 is a top perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 18 with the lid in the open position; -
FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of another beverage container; -
FIG. 24 is a top plan view of the beverage container ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 26 is a side elevational view of the beverage container ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 27 is a cross sectional view of the beverage container ofFIG. 23 taken alongline 27--27 ofFIG. 16 ; -
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a beverage container with the lid threaded on the top of the can in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 29 is a cross-section taken along line 29-29 ofFIG. 28 ; -
FIG. 30 is an exploded perspective of the beverage container and cover ofFIG. 28 ; -
FIG. 31 is a perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 28 with the cover inverted; -
FIG. 32 is a cross-section taken alongline 32/33-32/33 ofFIG. 31 and showing a pressure fit of the inverted cover on the beverage container; -
FIG. 33 is a cross-section of another embodiment taken alongline 32/33-32/33 ofFIG. 31 and showing a threaded fit of the inverted cover on the beverage container; -
FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the beverage container ofFIG. 28 with the cover on the bottom thereof; -
FIG. 35 is a cross-section taken along line 35-35 ofFIG. 34 ; -
FIG. 36 is a cross-section similar toFIG. 33 , but with an opening for drinking in the cover; -
FIG. 37A is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a cover having a barb seal -
FIG. 37B is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a threaded cover and a disc seal; -
FIG. 37C is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a cover having an o-ring seal -
FIG. 37D is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container with a threaded cover and a lip seal; -
FIG. 37E is a cross-sectional cut away showing a beverage container having a flared top and a threaded cover -
FIG. 37F is a cross-sectional cut away showing a threaded cover with a lower seal; -
FIG. 38 is a perspective view of an expanding beverage container in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional view of the expanding beverage container ofFIG. 38 ; -
FIG. 40 is a side elevational view of two stacked beverage containers that include ice indicia thereon; -
FIG. 41 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage container that includes a cover that can move upwardly to provide room for ice; -
FIG. 42 is a perspective view of a beverage container that includes a cover with space therein for storing food; and -
FIG. 43 is a cross-section taken along line 43-43 ofFIG. 42 . - Like numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
- The following description and drawings are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. However, in certain instances, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description. References to one or another embodiment in the present disclosure can be, but not necessarily are, references to the same embodiment; and, such references mean at least one of the embodiments.
- Reference in this specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. Appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not other embodiments.
- The terms used in this specification generally have their ordinary meanings in the art, within the context of the disclosure, and in the specific context where each term is used. Certain terms that are used to describe the disclosure are discussed below, or elsewhere in the specification, to provide additional guidance to the practitioner regarding the description of the disclosure. For convenience, certain terms may be highlighted, for example using italics and/or quotation marks: The use of highlighting has no influence on the scope and meaning of a term; the scope and meaning of a term is the same, in the same context, whether or not it is highlighted. It will be appreciated that the same thing can be said in more than one way.
- Consequently, alternative language and synonyms may be used for any one or more of the terms discussed herein. Nor is any special significance to be placed upon whether or not a term is elaborated or discussed herein. Synonyms for certain terms are provided. A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification including examples of any terms discussed herein is illustrative only, and is not intended to further limit the scope and meaning of the disclosure or of any exemplified term. Likewise, the disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given in this specification.
- Without intent to further limit the scope of the disclosure, examples of instruments, apparatus, methods and their related results according to the embodiments of the present disclosure are given below. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. In the case of conflict, the present document, including definitions, will control.
- It will be appreciated that terms such as "front," "back," "top," "bottom," "side," "short," "long," "up," "down," and "below" used herein are merely for ease of description and refer to the orientation of the components as shown in the figures. It should be understood that any orientation of the components described herein is within the scope of the present invention.
- Referring now to the drawings,
FIGS. 1-22 show several beverage containers (generally referred to herein as 10 and individually referred to or designated as 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, etc. in the figures) that each include a cylindricalmain body portion 12 having an open top 14, a closed bottom 16, an interior 18, and a recessedremovable cover 20 positioned at a location between the bottom 16 and the top 14. Arecess 22 is defined between theremovable cover 20 and the top of the cylindricalmain body portion 12. Generally, in use, a standard volume of beverage fills the volume below theremovable cover 20. A user can then remove theremovable cover 20 and place other items or additives, such as alcohol, ice or other mixer into thecontainer 10 without overflowing thecontainer 10. For example, a standard volume for a can or beverage container is 355ml (twelve fluid ounces). In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage container has a volume that can hold 473ml (sixteen fluid ounces), but only includes 355ml (twelve fluid ounces) of cola therein. In use, a user removes theremovable cover 20 and then pours three fluid ounces of whiskey therein to provide a whiskey and cola in the original cola container. In a preferred embodiment, the recess or extra space is between about 5% and about 50% of the total volume. In a more preferred embodiment, the recess or extra space is between about 10% and about 40% of the total volume. In the most preferred embodiment, the recess or extra space is between about 20% and about 30% of the total volume. -
FIGS. 2-6 show a first beverage container 10a. As shown inFIGS. 2-6 , container 10a includes a pull tab removable cover 20a or full-top pull-tab that includes aring 24 connected to a fully removable lid 26, similar to the removable cover on a tennis ball can. Also seeU.S. Patent No. 3,349,949 . - As shown in
FIG. 5 , the container 10a includes arim 28 that has an outer circumference that is the same or larger than the outer circumference of the cylindricalmain body portion 12. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that thebeverage container 10 with arim 28 with an outer circumference about the same as the circumference of the cylindrical main body portion 12 (thereby providing relatively straight sides), and therecess 22 provides a more cup-like or glass-like feel when drinking from thebeverage container 10. It will be appreciated that, as used herein, "removable cover" means that at least a portion of the removable cover can be removed or otherwise displaced so that the contents of thecontainer 10 can be accessed. The container 10a can be manufactured such that therim 28 and removable cover 20a are a unitary piece that at least partially define therecess 22. However, this is not a limitation and therim 28 and removable cover 20a can be separate components. - As shown in
FIGS. 5-6 , the bottom 16 includes acircular contact surface 30 that surrounds anon-contact portion 32 extending therebetween. Thenon-contact portion 32 may have a continuous concave shape, as shown inFIG. 5 . In another example, the bottom 16 can include a rim and a flat bottom surface, similar to a can of beans or the like. The bottom 16 can also include abevel 34, however, this is not a limitation. -
FIGS. 7-12 show a second example of a beverage container 10b. As shown inFIGS. 7-8 , the removable cover 20b includes acylindrical side wall 36, ahandle 38 and a plurality oftabs 40 that mate with aledge 42 and corresponding notches 44 defined in theledge 42. Theledge 42 is disposed on the interior surface of the cylindricalmain body portion 12.Tabs 40 are received through notches 44 and then the removable cover 20b is rotated such that thetabs 40 are positioned underledge 42, thereby securing the removable cover 20b on cylindricalmain body portion 12, as shown inFIG. 12 . In a preferred example, a seal is positioned between removable cover 20b andledge 42. It will be appreciated that this example can be resealable. -
FIGS. 13-17 show a third example of abeverage container 10c. As shown inFIG. 13 ,removable cover 20c includesthreads 46 that mate withcorresponding threads 48 on the interior surface of the cylindricalmain body portion 12. In a preferred example,beverage container 10c includesledge 42 to provide a sealing surface withremovable cover 20c. However, this is not a limitation andledge 42 can be omitted. It will be appreciated that this example can be resealable. -
FIGS. 18-22 show a fourth example of abeverage container 10d. As shown inFIG. 19 ,removable cover 20d ofbeverage container 10d includes a stay-on-tab that comprises atab 50 that acts as a lever to depress alid 52, which folds downwardly and into thecontainer 10. Thetab 50 includes apull portion 51a and a lever portion 51b. As shown inFIG. 21 , in one example, theremovable cover 20d is slanted. However, this is not a limitation on the present invention and theremovable cover 20d can be horizontally oriented. -
FIGS. 23-27 show a fifth example of abeverage container 10e.Beverage container 10e is similar tobeverage container 10c, but includes asecondary container 54 associated therewith. Thesecondary container 54 is preferably used for holding another beverage. For example, if the cylindricalmain body portion 12 includes soda therein, thesecondary container 54, which is initially separated from the remainder of the interior 18 can hold an alcoholic beverage. Or, in the alternative, themain body portion 12 can include an alcoholic beverage and thesecondary container 54 can include a mixer. In a preferred example, thesecondary container 54 includes awall 56 that extends downwardly from theremovable cover 20e and aremovable lid 58. In a preferred example, thelid 58 includes atab 60 that can be grasped to pull thelid 58 off, similar to a yogurt container. It will be appreciated that other methods for removing thelid 58 are possible. For example, the lid can be screwed on thesecondary container 54. - In use, a user removes the
removable cover 20e (viathreads 46 and 48), removeslid 58 and pours the beverage in thesecondary container 54 into the cylindricalmain body portion 12 to form a mixed drink. In an example,beverage container 10e includesledge 42 to provide a sealing surface withremovable cover 20e. However, this is not a limitation andledge 42 can be omitted. It will be appreciated that this example can be resealable. Furthermore, thesecondary container 54 can be incorporated into any of the other removable covers described herein or any other type of removable cover known in the art. - It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the
beverage containers 10 disclosed herein can replace standard size beverage containers or cans such that thecontainers 10 contain a standard volume of fluid ounces or milliliters of a beverage, but the extra volume created byrecess 22 provides for the ability to add or introduce ice or other liquid into thecontainer 10. For example, as shown inFIG. 5 , theremovable cover 20 is positioned at a location such that 355ml (12 fl. Oz.) fit into the container 10a below the cover 20 (see arrow D1) and 118m; (4 fl. Oz.) can fit above the cover 20 (see arrow D2). After theremovable cover 20 is removed, ice or other liquid can be added as desired in any amount up to 118ml (4 fl. Oz.) without worry of overflow. - Throughout the world different size or volume cans or containers are used for serving beverages. For example, in North America, the standard can size is 12 fl. Oz. or 355 ml. 16, 24 and 40 fl. Oz. are also standard. In Canada, the standard size is 355 ml, which is approximately equivalent to twelve fluid ounces. In Australia the standard can size is 375 ml. In China, India South Africa and Europe, the most common standard size is 330 ml. In some European countries 500 ml and 440 ml size cans are used. In Japan the most common standard sizes are 350 ml and 500 ml. In Korea, 250 ml cans are the most common for soft drinks. However, when accompanying take out food, a short 245 ml can is standard. Furthermore, throughout the world, the standard size of a "shot" of alcohol is different. Typically a shot can be anywhere between 1 fl. Oz. and 3 fl. Oz or 20 and 100 mL. Lastly, standard ice tray receptacles hold between about 30 ml and 60 ml(1 and 2 fl. Oz.) However, ice cubes can be smaller or larger. In a preferred embodiment, the
beverage container 10 can hold the standard volume of beverage and has space thereabove for at least one shot of alcohol, two ice cubes or both. - Exemplary uses will now be explained. At sports arenas, beer is often sold from a kiosk or stand where the server opens a can of beer, pours it into a cup and hands the cup to the patron. The can is usually not given to the patron to drink from because of the possibility of dirt or dust on the top of the can or to reduce liability from throwing the can. Therefore, this process requires materials for both the can and the cup. Further, the cup typically has the same general volume as the can. Therefore, the patron often spills some of the beer as he walks back to his seat (especially if he is carrying more than one cup). With the
inventive container 10, the server can twist off or otherwise removeremovable cover 20 and hand thecontainer 10 to the patron. With thecover 20 gone, the patron essentially has a cup and with the extra space created byrecess 22, spillage is less likely. If desired, the server can give thecover 20 to the patron so thecontainer 10 can be resealed. Furthermore, thebevel 34 makes thecontainers 10 stackable, which further decreases spillage after thecontainer 10 has been opened. - In another example, the container can be filled with wine. Wine is more enjoyable when the top opening of the drinking container (e.g., wine glass) is large enough for a user's nose to fit therein. With traditional cans, this is not possible because of the small opening. Furthermore, wine drinkers often swirl the wine within the container to release the aroma. With the present invention, because the entire cover is removed and there is space created by
recess 22, a user can both swirl the contents without worry of spillage and can fit his/her nose in the open top of the container. - It will be appreciated that modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein without deviating from the scope of the present invention. For example, the main body portion of the container can be a shape other than cylindrical or round, such as ovular, square, rectangular or the like, the removable cover can be secured in place in other manners, such as snap or press fit.
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FIGS. 28-36 , a preferred embodiment of abeverage container 10f with a removable and recessedcover 20f is shown.FIGS. 28-31 show thecontainer 10f and cover 20f in a first or original position (i.e., the position when a user purchases the container). As shown, thecontainer 10f includes a generally frusto-conicalmain body portion 12 having an open top 14, a closed bottom 16, an interior 18, and the recessedremovable cover 20f. In a preferred embodiment, the bottom 16 includes acircular contact surface 30 that surrounds anon-contact portion 32 extending therebetween. In a preferred embodiment, thenon-contact portion 32 has a continuous concave shape. - The
cover 20f includes a bottom 21, aside wall 36 extending upwardly from the bottom 21, anannular flange 63 and acollar 64. The bottom 21 andside wall 36 cooperate to define acover cavity 62. Thecover cavity 62 generally is the volume below theannular flange 63 when the removable cover is in the original position (seeFIG. 29 ). - Generally, in use, a standard volume of beverage fills the volume below the
removable cover 20. A user can then remove theremovable cover 20f and place other items or additives, such as alcohol, ice or other mixer into thecontainer 10 without overflowing the container 10 (due to recess 22). In an exemplary embodiment, the beverage can take up about 80% of the volume of thecontainer 10, thus leaving about 20% for ice or other liquid, etc. after theremovable cover 20 is removed. - As is best shown in
FIG. 29 , in a preferred embodiment, thecontainer 10f includes abulge section 65 that provides a place for a user to hold thecontainer 10f and arim 28 that is formed by the material forming the main body portion 12 (e.g., aluminum) being rolled or bent to the outside thereof. Theremovable cover 20f includesthreads 46 that mate withcorresponding threads 48 on the interior surface of themain body portion 12. In a preferred embodiment, thethreads 48 are short interrupted threads to reduce turbulence while drinking. However, this is not a limitation and thethreads 48 can be longer or continuous. As shown inFIG. 29 , in a preferred embodiment, therim 28 includes a downwardly dependingportion 29 that extends downwardly enough on the outside of themain body portion 12 to hide, cover or conceal thethreads 48. In other words, thethreads 48 are positioned at a first height H1 and the bottom edge of the downwardly dependingportion 29 of the rim is positioned at a second height H2, and the first height H1 is greater than the second height H2. In the first position, thecollar 64 extends over and outside of therim 28. In use, thebeverage container 10 may include a tamper evident seal around thecollar 64 and the portion of themain body portion 12 adjacent thereto. - The
collar 64 together with theannular flange 63 and theside wall 36 define first andsecond channels rim 28 when it is positioned on themain body portion 12 in the first and second positions, respectively. -
FIGS. 31-33 show theremovable cover 20f in a second or inverted position. This position is typically utilized after the initial removal of theremovable cover 20f. For example, if ice or other liquid has been added to the contents of thecontainer 10, the level of liquid may be too high to put theremovable cover 20f back on in the first position. Therefore, theremovable cover 20f is inverted and placed on the top of themain body portion 12. This can be done to allow the contents to be shaken or to prevent spillage. Two different ways of inverting theremovable cover 20f and connecting it to the top of the cylindricalmain body portion 12 are shown in the drawings. The first embodiment (seeFIG. 32 ) is essentially a press, friction or tight fit on the top of the cylindricalmain body portion 12, where thecollar 64 squeezes against therim 28. In the second embodiment, (seeFIG. 33 ), once theremovable cover 20f is inverted, a second set ofthreads 66 are provided that mate withthreads 48 on themain body portion 12. In other embodiments, theremovable cover 20f can be secured to the top of themain body portion 12 by other methods, e.g., snap fit, pliable protrusions, etc. -
FIGS. 34-35 show theremovable cover 20f on the bottom of the cylindrical main body portion 12 (a third or bottom position). In a preferred embodiment, theremovable cover 20f is held on the bottom of themain body portion 12 by a press or friction fit. In another embodiment, theremovable cover 20f can be secured to the bottom of themain body portion 12 by a threaded or snap fit or any other type of fit. With this configuration, theremovable cover 20f can be disposed of with themain body portion 12 and not discarded separately. In a preferred embodiment, to provide stability, the concavity of the bottom 21 of the lid matches the concavity of the bottom of the cylindricalmain body portion 12. -
FIG. 36 shows an embodiment similar to the one shown inFIG. 33 , but where theremovable cover 20f includes adrinking opening 68 with a removable, pivotable orhingeable tab 70. Therefore, once theremovable cover 20f is inverted, and thetab 70 is removed or otherwise moved from thedrinking opening 68, a user can drink through the exposeddrinking opening 68. -
FIGS. 37A-37F show different examples ofbeverage containers 10 with removable recessed covers 20.FIG. 37A shows abeverage container 10g having aremovable cover 20g that seals to themain body portion 12 via abarb seal 72 that provides a seal with downward pressure from theremovable cover 20g. Thebarb seal 72 also provides a compliant sealing surface, which can be advantageous if there are any irregularities in themain body portion 12. Multiple barb seals can be provided for redundancy.FIG. 37B shows abeverage container 10h having a threadedremovable cover 20h that abuts ashoulder 74 in themain body portion 12 that includes adisc seal 76.FIG. 37C shows abeverage container 10i having a removable cover 20i that seals to themain body portion 12 via an o-ring seal 78.FIG. 37D shows abeverage container 10j having a threadedremovable cover 20j that includes aseal 80 that extends around therim 28 that abuts ashoulder 74 in themain body portion 12.FIG. 37E shows abeverage container 10k having aremovable cover 20k and associatedmain body portion 12 that include arim 28 that flares outwardly. A seal 81 is provided between therim 28 and theremovable cover 20k.FIG. 37F shows abeverage container 10L having a threadedremovable cover 20L that abuts abevel 82 in themain body portion 12 that includes aseal 83. -
FIGS. 38-39 show anexpandable beverage container 10m. In this embodiment, thebeverage container 10m includes aspout 84 withthreads 46 that rotate oninternal threads 48 on the interior of themain body portion 12. The top of thespout 84 includes alid 86 that is hingedly connected thereto and covers adrinking opening 87. Alternatively, the spout can include a peel off or twist off top instead of the hinged lid. In a preferred embodiment, thespout 84 seals at the top and bottom of the threaded bottom when compressed and expanded, respectively. - In use, a user expands the volume of the
container 10m by unscrewing thespout 84 to the stop point, and then thelid 86 is moved from a closed position to an open position. Ice or other additive can then be added to the beverage within thecontainer 10m. -
FIG. 40 shows twobeverage containers 10 with graphics orindicia 88 on the outside thereof. In a preferred embodiment, theindicia 88 shows ice cubes. This helps remind a consumer that after the recessedtop 20 is removed, that there is room for ice to be added to thebeverage container 10.FIG. 40 also shows the nesting capability of thebeverage containers 10. -
FIG. 41 shows another embodiment of anexpandable beverage container 10n that includesspout 84 withthreads 46 that rotate oninternal threads 48 on the interior of themain body portion 12. The top of thespout 84 includeslid 86 that is hingedly connected thereto and covers drinkingopening 87. In a preferred embodiment,bottom seal 90 and to seal 92 are included so that the container is sealed at the bottom and top of its rotational and expandable motion. -
FIG. 42 shows another preferred embodiment of a beverage container 10o that includes aremovable lid 94 that covers or seals thecover cavity 62 in the removable cover 20o to define acover interior 96. Thecover interior 96 can be used to store any desired item. For example, as shown inFIGS. 42-43 , thecover interior 96 can include food items, such as cookies, biscotti, marshmallows, muffins, cream and sugar packets, etc. In another embodiment, thecover interior 96 can include a liquid, such as a mixer for mixing with the liquid or beverage in themain body portion 12. In another embodiment, thecover interior 96 can include powdered ingredients, such as energy drinks, coffee, tea, etc. Therefore, the container can be sold with water inside and then the powder can be poured in (after removing the lid 94) and then mixed. In another embodiment, thecover interior 96 can include nuts or pretzels, which can be given away or sold together with a can of soda or other beverage on an airplane. Other items such as toys, trinkets, give aways, etc. can also be positioned in thecover interior 96. Any item positioned within thecover interior 96 is within the scope of the present invention. In another embodiment, thecontainer 10 can include chips and salsa. In another embodiment, the removable cover can be used as a cup with the main body portion used as the pitcher or the like. - As shown in
FIG. 43 , in a preferred embodiment thelid 94 is secured on theannular flange 63. In another embodiment, a separate shoulder can be provided for securing the lid thereto. Thelid 94 can include atab 98 to provide a user with a place to pull off thelid 94. In another embodiment, thelid 94 can be secured to thecollar 64. - Many variations on the
beverage containers 10 taught herein are within the scope of the invention. For example, therim 28 can be formed by rolling the material inside or outside. Also, the rims shown in the drawings are generally round. However, they can also be squared or flattened (as shown inFIG. 37F ). Furthermore, the shape of the main body portion can be provided according to what type of beverage is being offered therein. For example, themain body portion 12 can be shaped as a cylinder, with a taper, as a cylinder at the top and tapered downwardly therefrom, as a tapered tulip shape, a British/Nonic pint shape, a British tulip pint shape, a stepped taper or a tapered tulip chalice, for example. - Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words "comprise," "comprising," and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense, as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in the sense of "including, but not limited to." As used herein, the terms "connected," "coupled," or any variant thereof, means any connection or coupling, either direct or indirect, between two or more elements; the coupling of connection between the elements can be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. Additionally, the words "herein," "above," "below," and words of similar import, when used in this application, shall refer to this application as a whole and not to any particular portions of this application. Where the context permits, words in the above Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments using the singular or plural number may also include the plural or singular number respectively. The word "or" in reference to a list of two or more items, covers all of the following interpretations of the word: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list, and any combination of the items in the list.
- The above-detailed description of embodiments of the disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the teachings to the precise form disclosed above. While specific embodiments of and examples for the disclosure are described above for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the disclosure, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. For example, while processes are presented in a given order, alternative embodiments may perform routines having steps in a different order, and some steps may be deleted, moved, added, subdivided, combined, and/or modified to provide alternative or subcombinations. Each of these processes may be implemented in a variety of different ways. Also, while processes are at times shown as being performed in series, these processes may instead be performed in parallel, or may be performed, at different times. Further any specific numbers noted herein are only examples: alternative implementations may employ differing values or ranges.
- These and other changes can be made to the disclosure in light of the above Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments. While the above description describes certain embodiments of the disclosure, and describes the best mode contemplated, no matter how detailed the above appears in text, the teachings can be practiced in many ways. Details of the system may vary considerably in its implementation details, while still being encompassed by the subject matter disclosed herein. As noted above, particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the disclosure should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features or aspects of the disclosure with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the disclosures to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification unless the above Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments section explicitly defines such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope of the disclosure encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the disclosure under the claims.
- Accordingly, although exemplary embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it is to be understood that all the terms used herein are descriptive rather than limiting, and that many changes, modifications, and substitutions may be made by one having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the claims. number may also include the plural or singular number respectively. The word "or" in reference to a list of two or more items, covers all of the following interpretations of the word: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list, and any combination of the items in the list.
- These and other changes can be made to the disclosure in light of the above Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments. While the above description describes certain embodiments of the disclosure, and describes the best mode contemplated, no matter how detailed the above appears in text, the teachings can be practiced in many ways. Details of the system may vary considerably in its implementation details, while still being encompassed by the subject matter disclosed herein. As noted above, particular terminology used when describing certain features or aspects of the disclosure should not be taken to imply that the terminology is being redefined herein to be restricted to any specific characteristics, features or aspects of the disclosure with which that terminology is associated. In general, the terms used in the following claims should not be construed to limit the disclosures to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification unless the above Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiments section explicitly defines such terms. Accordingly, the actual scope of the disclosure encompasses not only the disclosed embodiments, but also all equivalent ways of practicing or implementing the disclosure under the claims.
- Accordingly, although exemplary embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it is to be understood that all the terms used herein are descriptive rather than limiting, and that many changes, modifications, and substitutions may be made by one having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.
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- A beverage container (10f) comprising:a main body portion (12), having an open top (14), a closed bottom (16), and a sidewall extending between said top and closed bottom, and defining an interior (18), wherein the main body portion includes a circular rim (28) and a first set of threads (48) on an inside surface of the sidewall that are positioned adjacent the rim at a first height,wherein the rim includes a downwardly depending portion (29) that extends downwardly on the outside of the main body portion below the first set of threads to hide, cover or conceal the first set of threads, and wherein the main body portion defines a first volume, anda removable cover (20f) that includes a bottom (21), a generally cylindrical side wall (36), an annular flange (63) extending outwardly from the generally cylindrical side wall, and an annular collar (64), wherein the collar, the annular flange and the generally cylindrical side wall define a first channel (67) that receives the rim, wherein the bottomand the generally cylindrical side wall cooperate to define a cover cavity (62), wherein the generally cylindrical side wall includes a second set of threads (46) on an outside surface thereof that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads on the main body portion.
- The beverage container of claim 1 wherein the collar (64) and the annular flange (63) define a second channel (69) opposed to the first channel (67), and wherein the removable cover (20f) can be inverted from an original position where the rim (28) is received in the first channel to an inverted position such that the rim is received in the second channel.
- The beverage container of claim 2 wherein the collar (64) is dimensioned such that when the removable cover (20f) is in the inverted position the collar provides a friction fit on top of the main body portion (12).
- The beverage container of claim 2 wherein the generally cylindrical side wall (36) includes a third set of threads (66) that are matingly engaged with the first set of threads(48) when the removable cover (20f) is in the inverted position, and, optionally, wherein the removable cover (20f) can be moved from an original position where the rim (28) is received in the first channel to a bottom position where the bottom (16) of the main body portion (12) is received in the cover cavity (62), and wherein the generally cylindrical side wall (36) is dimensioned to provide a friction fit with the main body portion in the bottom position.
- The beverage container of claim 1
wherein the removable cover (20f) can be moved from an original position where the rim (28) is received in the first channel (67) to a bottom position where the bottom (16) of the main body portion (12) is received in the cover cavity (62), and wherein the generally cylindrical side wall (36) is dimensioned to provide a friction fit with the main body portion in the bottom position;
or
further comprising a recess (22) defined between the bottom (21) of the removable cover (20f) and the open top (14) of the main body portion (12), wherein the recess defines a second volume (62) that is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume;
or
wherein the first set of threads (48) are positioned at a first height (H1), wherein the downwardly depending portion (29) of the rim (28) includes a bottom edge that is positioned at a second height (H2), and wherein the first height is greater than the second height. - The beverage container of claim 2 wherein the removable cover (20f) is sealed with respect to the main body portion (12) in both the original position and the inverted position.
- The beverage container of claim 1 wherein
the removable cover (20f) further includes a removable lid (94) that covers the cover cavity (62) and defines a cover interior (96), and wherein an item is positioned in the cover interior;
or
the main body portion includes a bulge section (65). - A method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a beverage container according to claim 1 that includes
a main body portion (12) having an open top (14), a closed bottom (16) and defining an interior (18) that defines a first volume, wherein a beverage is disposed in the interior, and a removable cover (20f) removably engaged with the main body portion in an original position, wherein the removable cover includes a bottom (21), and a generally cylindrical side wall (36) extending upwardly from the bottom, wherein the bottom and the generally cylindrical side wall define a cover cavity (62),(b) removing the removable cover from the cylindrical main body portion, and(c) placing the removable cover on the main body portion in an inverted position where the cover cavity is not positioned in the recess. - The method of claim 8
further comprising the steps of placing at least one additive in the interior (18) before step (c) and shaking the beverage container after step (c); or
further including the step of exposing a drinking opening (68) in the bottom (21) of the removable cover (20f) after step (b). - The method of claim 8 further comprising the step of removing the removable cover (20f) from the main body portion (12) when it is in either the original or inverted position, and placing the removable cover on the bottom (16) of the main body portion such that the bottom of the main body portion is received in the cover cavity (62).
- The method of claim 10 wherein the beverage container further comprises a recess (22) defined between the bottom (21) of the removable cover (20f) and the top (14) of the main body portion (12), wherein the recess defines a second volume (62), wherein when the removable cover is disposed in the original position the cover cavity (62) is positioned within the recess, and wherein when the removable cover is disposed in the inverted position the cover cavity is not positioned within the recess; and, optionally,
wherein the second volume (62) is between about 5% and about 50% of the first volume. - The method of claim 8 wherein the main body portion (12) includes a circular rim (28) and a first set of threads (48) on an inside surface thereof that are positioned adjacent the rim, and wherein the rim includes a downwardly depending portion (29) that extends below the first set of threads; and, optionally,
wherein step (b) includes disengaging a second set of threads (46) on the removable cover (20f) from the first set of threads (48); and, optionally,
wherein step (c) includes engaging a third set of threads (66) on the removable cover (20f) with the first set of threads (48). - A method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a beverage container according to claim 1 that includes
a main body portion (12) having an open top (14), a closed bottom (16) and defining an interior (18) that defines a first volume, wherein a beverage is disposed in the interior, and a removable cover (20f) removably engaged with the main body portion, wherein the removable cover includes a bottom (21), a generally cylindrical side wall (36) extending upwardly from the bottom and a removable lid (94), wherein the bottom, the generally cylindrical side wall and the removable lid define a cover interior (96), and wherein an item is positioned in the cover interior(b) removing the removable lid from the removable cover and removing the item from the cover interior, and(c) removing the removable cover from the cylindrical main body portion.
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