GB2259241A - Beverage mixing device suitable for attachment to beverage cans - Google Patents

Beverage mixing device suitable for attachment to beverage cans Download PDF

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GB2259241A
GB2259241A GB9218572A GB9218572A GB2259241A GB 2259241 A GB2259241 A GB 2259241A GB 9218572 A GB9218572 A GB 9218572A GB 9218572 A GB9218572 A GB 9218572A GB 2259241 A GB2259241 A GB 2259241A
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3205—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces
    • B65D81/3211—Separate rigid or semi-rigid containers joined to each other at their external surfaces coaxially and provided with means facilitating admixture
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J43/00—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A47J43/27—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass for mixing drinks; Hand-held shakers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/38—Devices for discharging contents
    • B65D25/40—Nozzles or spouts
    • B65D25/48—Separable nozzles or spouts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/02—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
    • F25D3/06—Movable containers
    • F25D3/08—Movable containers portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D31/00—Other cooling or freezing apparatus
    • F25D31/006—Other cooling or freezing apparatus specially adapted for cooling receptacles, e.g. tanks
    • F25D31/007—Bottles or cans
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/081—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid using ice cubes or crushed ice
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/084—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled
    • F25D2303/0841—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled external to the container for a beverage, e.g. a bottle, can, drinking glass or pitcher
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/084—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled
    • F25D2303/0844—Position of the cold storage material in relationship to a product to be cooled above the product
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/805—Cans
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/811—Pour-throughs

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Abstract

An attachment suitable for holding eg ice cream, ice cubes, citrus fruit slices, is fitted to a beverage container eg. a can, and enables the beverage to mix with the contents of the attachment with the resulting mixture being consumed directly. The attachment comprises an upper section (9) and a lower section (10). hinged together and forming a hollow receptacle, which fits to the top of a standard drinks can (11). Lug (1) ensures correct alignment between the can (11) and the attachment. Air channel (3) allows air to enter the can (11) as the beverage is being consumed, allowing even flow. The top surface of the device has a contour (8) which is similar to the top of a standard drinks can (11) and allows stacking. The drinking aperture in the upper section (9) is fitted with a lid (5). <IMAGE>

Description

BEVERAGE MIXING DEVICE This invention relates to a beverage mixing device.
It is common practice to mix drinks with solid or semi-solid substances, such as ice, slices of citrus fruit or, specifically, ice cream, producing an "ice cream float". Glasses can be used for the mixture, or, in the case of the ice cream float, a desert bowl is often used.
A significant proportion of beverage is consumed direct from cans, however, and mixing is not easily achieved. Many retail outlets which supply canned beverages also supply ice cream. Canned drinks and ice cream are often sold together but consumed separately.
According to the present invention, there is provided an attachable and detachable receptacle (for the ice cream or any other solid or semi- solid) which mounts on the top of the standard drinks can (by push-fit or other means). An air channel is provided so thatXas beverage is consumed, air can enter the can via the device to ensure even flow.
To allow even flow the can must be tilted for drinking with the can's drinking aperture away from the drinker , so a lug protrudes from tile base of the device into the can's drinking aperture , thus ensuring correct alignment for successful operation.
Access to the ice cream, etc., compartment is by means of a hinged lid.
The uppermost surface has contours which allow stacking of devices, or cans with devices fitted. The drinking aperture in the top of the device has a means to close the aperture when not in use.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows, in section, the device and a can in position prior to joining; Figure 2 shows in perspective the device closed and in position above a can ready for joining; Figure 3 shoves the device in open position and joined to a can.
Referring to the drawing the device comprises a hinged body composed of an upper section 9 and a lower section 10. The lower section 10 has a lower edge 6 which provides a secure and waterproof join to the can 11 top. The upper section 9 is opened by means of the grips 2, allowing ice cream or other solid or semi-solid to be inserted in the receptacle 7. The upper section 9 is closed by means of the grips 2, or by pressure on the upper section 9. A lug 1 protrudes from the lower edge of the lower section 10. This lug 1 aligns with the can's drinking aperture, ensuring correct alignment of the can and the device for even beverage flow. The channel 3 is to allow air to re-enter the can as beverage is drunk, ensuring more even beverage flow. The drinking aperture in the upper section 9 is fitted with a removable but always attached lid, 5. 'lEe upper section 9 has an upper contour 8 which is similar to the contour of a standard can top, thus allowing stacking of devices or cans with devices fitted,-in any combination.
All joints must be watertight to eliminate any leakage during use.
A particular feature of the air venting systen is that the air first enters the receptacle 7 via two small holes of approximately 1 from diameter. These allow air to enter but their small diameter inhibits the escape of liquid. The air then vents from the receptacle 7 through the vertical air channel 3 to the can.
Should any liquid inadvertently rise up the vertical air vent 3, it is safely returned to the receptacle 7.

Claims (8)

1 A beverage mixing device comprising a receptacle for ice cream ( or other substances, for example ice cubes, citrus fruit slices) and means for the beverage to enter the receptacle, pass over or mix with the contents and exit directly to a drinker's mouth.
2 A beverage mixing device as claimed in Claim 1 which attaches by push-fit or other means to the top of a drinks can and is removable.
3 A beverage mixing device as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 which allows air to enter
the can via the device ininqvessel in order to allow even leverage now1 in such a way as to avoid liquid escaping via the vent.
4 A beverage mixing device as claimed in Claim 2 or Claim 3 wherein the means for ensuring correct orientation of a can for even flow is by means of a lug protruding from the lower edge of the device into the drinking aperture of the can. The lug 1 may flex to allow fitting to unopened can for transit, springing down once the device is removed.
5 A beverage mixing device as claimed in Claims 1 - 4 wherein the means for gaining access to the receptacle for loading is a hinged lid.
6 A beverage mixing
as claimed in Claims 2-51 devicewherein the uppermost surface of the device is similar in shape to the top of a standard can for the purpose of stacking devices, stacking cans with-devices attachedwith cans or stacking cans with devices attached with others similarly joined.
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7 A beverage mixing device as claimed in Claims 1 - 6 wherein the drinking aperture is fitted with a means to close it when not in use.
8 A beverage mixing device substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 - 3 of the accompanying drawing.
GB9218572A 1991-09-03 1992-09-02 Beverage mixing device suitable for attachment to beverage cans Withdrawn GB2259241A (en)

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DE102017102997A1 (en) 2017-02-15 2018-08-16 Jürgen Schade drink receptacle
USD892615S1 (en) 2017-08-11 2020-08-11 Harald Ruhnau Dosing closure
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