US20170190457A1

US20170190457A1 - Tilted bottle with inner container

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Publication number: US20170190457A1
Application number: US15/002,347
Authority: US
Inventors: Ramalingam Vaidyaselvan
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-12-31
Filing date: 2016-01-20
Publication date: 2017-07-06

Abstract

A bottle is provided that may include an outer container including a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top portion, a base portion, a bevel positioned in the corner of the outer container, and a mouth; an inner container adapted to fit within the mouth of outer container and into the interior of the outer container, the inner container comprising one or more side openings for allowing a liquid to pass through the inner container; wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle; and wherein the outer container comprises at least one front indent and at least one back indent extending into the interior portion of the bottle, thereby maintaining the inner container within a portion of the outer container. There also may be elevations and indentations on the surfaces to hold the bottles in place when stacked on top of each other and when stored side-by-side.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 29/550,214, filed Dec. 31, 2015 entitled “TILTED BOTTLE WITH INNER CONTAINER,” the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety as if fully set forth herein.

BACKGROUND

Field of the Invention
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a bottle and a sliding interior container. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a bottle having an inner container used for cooling or flavoring a liquid using fruits, or the like, and methods thereof.
Description of the Related Art
Water has always played a vital role in the survival of all living organisms. Similarly, it is essentially important to provide safe drinking water to people and other living organisms like domestic pets and cattle. Safe drinking water may be water that is pure enough to be consumed and does not harm us in the process. Only a small percentage of Earth's freshwater source is consumable and is finite. Humans can survive more days without food than without water. More than 70% of a human's body is made up of water. It is very essential to all human cells for daily survival and for the overall health of the body. But humans often ignore their body's daily need for water. Humans indulge in carbonated drinks, sugary power drinks, alcohol and bottled water. These sources have been bottled at faraway bottling plants, stored in warehouses for a long time, transported long distances and ultimately sits in retail shelf space. The contents of the water and the water containers are questionable and so are their health impacts. Hence each individual should be carrying food-grade plastic or glass water bottle everywhere he or she goes, since drinking water and each individual's health go hand in hand. By carrying individual safe food-grade bottles, the individuals will know the source of the water and these bottles can be refilled any number of times and it is safe to drink anytime, anyplace and anywhere because it is carried with the individual on their person. Access to safe drinking water has vastly improved over the past few decades in most parts of the world. Water that is in the so-called safe drinking quality category such as bottled water may be supplied to households, commercial buildings various industries, etc. However, recently an increasing trend has been for consumers to purchase and consume water stored in unsafe containers at exorbitant costs. When drinking water is stored in unsafe containers, it may be contaminated. Contaminated drinking water thus may be provided, and yet it is unbeknownst to a large population of people. One known contaminant of water has found to be Bisphenol-A (“BPA”) amongst others.
BPA is a widely used monomer for the production of polymers. BPA-based polymers and resins are found in a wide range of products and applications, from consumer products to medical devices. For example, BPA-based epoxy resins are used for coil and can be used as coatings for food and beverage containers; BPA-based polycarbonates and their copolymers are used to produce food containers including baby bottles, tableware, water bottles; and BPA-based polymers are used in medical devices including storage devices, renal dialysis devices, cardiac surgery products, surgical instruments, and intravenous connection components. Such widespread use has made BPA among the highest production volume industrial chemicals, leading to a substantial production infrastructure for the compound.
In recent years, health concerns have arisen regarding BPA-based polymers. Such polymers are susceptible to degradation and yellowing upon exposure to light, heat and certain chemicals. Upon degradation of the polymers, BPA and its derivatives can make its way into the contents of the food and beverage containers or medical storage devices and, subsequently, into the human body. For example, BPA-containing polycarbonates have been shown to hydrolyze and release BPA monomers.
BPA is considered to be an endocrine disruptor and has been suggested to cause or contribute to birth defects, miscarriages, neurological problems, menstrual cycle disruptions, testicular disruption, and breast growth in males among other effects. In view of these concerns, various government authorities around the world have become more restrictive in regulating the amounts of BPA in certain products, and have banned the use of BPA in certain products such as baby bottles, which have been instituted in some countries. BPA and other contaminants found in drinking water, if consumed, may be hazardous to a person's health especially when exposed over a long period of time and especially when the container is exposed to heat and sunlight. In addition to polluting the beverages contained within BPA containers, when these containers are disposed off in landfills, they also end up in waterways and eventually contaminate fresh water sources.
Utilizing an easy to carry, easy to store, stylish bottle that is safe for the user would encourage more water consumption by the consumer. Not drinking enough water could lead to dehydration. Dehydration accounts for over 90% of sicknesses. When your body loses more fluids than it takes in, dehydration slows down the activities that are so crucial to your survival. Dehydration causes tiredness; digestion, mental and emotional problems; blood disorders and death. Fatigue resulting from dehydration can affect your memory, mental focus and work performance. While tea, coffee and energy drink temporarily reduces fatigue it does not replace the need for pure water. Water refreshes you and keeps you energized. Joints and Muscle Pains are kept at bay when your body is hydrated and water lubricates, moistens and cushions your joints and muscles. When you don't drink enough water, lactic acid can collect and cause your joints and muscles to become sore and stiff. This can cause severe pain including cramps. Kidney Stones form when your kidneys remove toxic wastes from your organs and when the wastes are not flushed out of a person's system. When a person doesn't drink enough water this essential function is compromised and as a result the person may be exposed to very painful conditions. Water Retention slows down your body's attempt to flush out toxic wastes. When you are dehydrated your body goes into survival mode and holds on to as much water as possible. Water retention causes constipation, fatigue and weight gain.
There are also additional benefits of increasing the amount of water a user drinks each day. Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes out fat breakdown in your body and acts as an appetite suppressant so you'll eat less. Water also relieves headache, back, joint and muscle pain caused by dehydration. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity while it flushes toxins from the body. A user's brain is 90% water; drinking water keeps him or her hydrated, focused, alert and energized. One of the primary functions of water is to restore balance in your body. When you drink more water you not only feel healthier but you also feel happier as well. Drinking plenty of water may improve the user's immune system and as a result helps fight against flu and other ailments like kidney stones and heart attack. Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If a user's body lacks water, the user's heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, which makes the user tired.
For these and many other reasons, there is a need for an improved water bottle that makes it easier and more attractive for the user to consume adequate amounts of pure healthy water to sustain life on a daily basis, or the like.

SUMMARY

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a bottle that may comprise an outer container comprising a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top portion, a base portion, a bevel positioned in one corner of the outer container, and a mouth; an inner container adapted to fit within the mouth of outer container and into the interior of the outer container, the inner container comprising one or more side openings for allowing a liquid to pass through the inner container; wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle; and wherein the outer container comprises at least one front indent and at least one back indent extending into the interior portion of the bottle, thereby maintaining the inner container within a portion of the outer container.
In another embodiment of the present disclosure, a bottle may comprise an outer container comprising a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top portion, a base portion, a bevel positioned in one corner of the outer container, and a mouth; a removable inner container adapted to fit within the mouth of outer container and into the interior of the outer container, the inner container comprising one or more side openings for allowing a liquid to pass through the inner container; wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle between 15 and 60 degrees; and wherein the outer container comprises at least one front indent and at least one back indent extending into the interior portion of the bottle, thereby maintaining the inner container within a portion of the outer container.
In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for using a bottle may comprise providing a bottle, the bottle comprising an outer container comprising a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top portion, a base portion, a front surface, a back surface, a bevel positioned in one corner of the outer container, a mouth, elevations disposed on the front surface, and corresponding depressions disposed on an opposite side of the elevations on the back surface; a cap adapted to seal the mouth of the outer container; an inner container adapted to fit within the mouth of outer container and into the interior of the outer container, the inner container comprising one or more side openings for allowing a liquid to pass through the inner container and holding the contents; wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle of 45 degrees; and wherein the outer container comprises at least one front indent and at least one back indent extending into the interior portion of the bottle, thereby maintaining the inner container within a portion of the outer container

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

So the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of embodiments of the present invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of embodiments encompassed within the scope of the present invention, and, therefore, are not to be considered limiting, for the present invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments, wherein:

FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of bottle in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2A depicts a front view of the bottle shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2B depicts a back view of the bottle shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3A depicts a top view of the bottle shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3B depicts a bottom view of the bottle shown in FIG. 1, accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4A depicts a first lateral side view of the bottle shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4B depicts a second lateral side view of the bottle shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of an inner container shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6A depicts a top view of stacked bottles in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6B depicts a lateral side view of bottles placed adjacent to each other in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 7 depicts a bottle cap for use with a bottle in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.

The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like or identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like or identical elements common to the figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a bottle and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a bottle having an inner container for cooling or flavoring a liquid, or the like, and methods thereof. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a bottle is provided that may provide many benefits to the user. The bottle may be constructed out of a suitable material that is not harmful to the user. Some examples of acceptable materials include glass, food grade plastic, medical grade plastic, food-grade stainless steel, medical grade stainless steel, and other food-grade materials, or the like. As such, a bottle produced in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure must be safe for the user.
In addition, a bottle may also comprise an inner container adapted to contain ice or other items. The inner container may be formed to fit within the opening of the bottle and may be removable for ease of cleaning. The inner container may also be used to store other items that may infuse or diffuse within a liquid poured into the bottle. For example, a user may decide to make a strawberry drink. As such, strawberries may be placed into the inner container and when liquid is poured into the container, the liquid may take on some of the flavor of the strawberries, or the like. In some embodiments, the inner container may house supplements, fruit, ice, or other objects to be intermixed with the beverage contained within the bottle, or the like.
In some embodiments, at least a portion or all of the bottle may comprise glass or another suitable food-grade material. The cap of the bottle may comprise a food grade plastic, a medical grade plastic, a food grade stainless steel, a medical grade stainless steel, and/or the like, so it is healthy for all. An example of food grade stainless steel may comprise 18/8 and 18/10 steel, or the like. These are the two most common grades of stainless steel used for food preparation and dining, also known as Type 304 (304 Grade). Any 300 series stainless steel may also be used. For example, 18/8 stainless steel comprised of 18% chromium and 8% nickel may be used. Existing water bottles comprising stainless steel components use non-food-grade stainless steel or is lined with a plastic layer and drinking the contents from such containers may be harmful to humans. In addition, plastic containers, such as plastic bottles and plastic caps may be harmful and/or toxic. Plastic may be mostly an oil byproduct, and may not be safe for storage of food items. Thus, in accordance with the present disclosure, a bottle may be provided that comprises only food-grade components, or the like.
In one example, the bottle may comprise glass. Glass may be one of the cleanest and healthiest to hold water and to store food, or the like. In some embodiments, the bottle may comprise rounded or slightly rounded edges, in part to provide for safety and in part to improve the aesthetic appearance of the bottle. Although many embodiments described herein indicate a bottle in accordance with the present disclosure may be adapted to house or store water, it is contemplated that any suitable item consistent with the present disclosure may be stored within the bottle. For example any item that may fit within the bottle, such as cereal, food items, non-food items, or the like, may be stored in the bottle.
In some embodiments, a casing with a handle, or the like, for the bottle may be provided. In some embodiments, the casing may comprise silicone, which is flexible and conforms to the shape of the bottle, which may comprise glass or another food-grade material, or the like. The casing may be adapted to protect all the edges of the bottle, or the like. In some embodiments, a logo may be provided on and/or in the bottle. The logo may show through the inner container, or the like, and all the other lines and features of the bottle may show the bottle, or the like. In some embodiments, the bottle may be provided with handles. The handles may open and close at a hinge, or the like. When the handle is closed, it may be adapted to hug, or the like, the bottle on two (2) flat surfaces and may be locked in place by lock slots. In some embodiments, the handles may be foldable and adapted to enable the bottle to be stored within a bag, or the like.
In accordance with exemplary embodiments, when taking the bottle out of a bag, the handles may be opened and/or expanded and the handles can be used to hold the bottle along with the casing. The handles may be rigid, flexible, retractable, telescoping, or in any suitable composition for supporting the weight of the bottle and its contents. In some embodiments, all of the edges and corners of the bottle may be slightly rounded for aesthetics, touch, and/or safety.
In embodiments of the present disclosure, a bottle may comprise a bevel or beveled edge adapted to support the weight of the entire bottle. This will enable the bottle to be supported in an angled manner for ease of carrying and if it is desired to store the contents of the bottle at an angle. It can also serve as a fashion statement for today's youngsters and oldsters alike, both men and women. In some embodiments, the bevel may be rigid and fixed at a particular angle. In some embodiments, the bevel may be adjustable to support the bottle at various selectable angles, or the like. The bottle can have more than one bevel or modifications. A bottle may be supported on a surface, such as a table, desk, or the like, on a tilt on the beveled portion, or the like. In some embodiments, the ice container may be square and may fit within the opening or mouth of the bottle, or the like. If the inner container is removable, it may more easily be cleaned and items may more easily be placed within the container, or the like. If the inner container is removed, the user may decide to use the bottle without the container at all.
In exemplary embodiments, a neck portion of the bottle may be generally rounded and may be wider than the interior container, such that the interior container may fit within the neck of the bottle, or the like. The interior container may comprise any suitable shape, for example, generally it may be cuboidal or square shape, and the neck may comprise a cuboid or square shape as well. In some embodiments, an interior container may be inserted in and/or removed out thru the neck and the mouth of the bottle, or the like. The interior container may be supported by a series of indentations that extend toward an interior portion of the bottle, or the like.
In some embodiments, the bottle may comprise a series of indentations, vertical depressions, and/or the like. The indentations may improve and/or enhance the aesthetics of the bottle. The indents may generally be rectangular or partially cuboid in shape, and may be disposed on a front and back surface of the bottle, or the like. In some embodiments, because the indents extend in toward the center of the bottle, the indents may be adapted to serve to hold the interior container and restrict the lateral movement of the interior container. The indents may also serve as a track, or the like, for guiding the inside container while it is inserted and/or removed from the bottle through the neck, or the like via a sliding motion, or the like.
In some embodiments, the bottle may comprise a carrying strap adapted to allow a user to carry the bottle via the strap. In some embodiments, the strap may comprise a carabiner, or the like. The carabiner and/or handle may be attached to the bottle in the center of, or at an, edge of the bottle, or the like. In some embodiments, the strap may comprise the same or a similar width as the bottle. In other embodiments, the strap may be thinner than the bottle. In some embodiments, the bottle may comprise tempered glass, and or the like to prevent breaking. In some embodiments, the interior container may be adapted to hold fruits, tea, and/or the like. In some embodiments, a cap for the bottle may comprise food grade stainless steel, or the like. In some embodiments the bottle may comprise elevations and/or depressions adapted to fit together and/or to secure the bottles from lateral movement when stacked, or the like. In some embodiments, a portion of the depressions and/or elevations may comprise a non-stick or non-skid material, or the like. A bottle in accordance with exemplary embodiments may comprise any suitable size storage area. For example, 8 oz., 16 oz, 24 oz, 40 oz., and/or the like. The bottle may generally hold between 8 oz. and 120 oz. The bottle may generally comprise liquid level markings to indicate how much liquid is contained within the bottle, or the like. One exemplary sized bottle may comprise 5″ long×5″ wide×2″ thick (5″×5″×2″). The ranges of sizes of the bottle may comprise any suitable range, for example, ¼″-15″, or the like. In exemplary embodiments, all or most of the components may comprise a food grade or medical grade material. In some embodiments, most of the area of each of the surfaces of the bottle may be flat, or the like.
FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of bottle 100 in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. A bottle 100 may comprise an outer container 102 and an inner container 104. The bottle 100 may be used with or without the inner container 104. In some embodiments, the bottle 100 may comprise a strap 106 adapted to couple with and/or attach to the bottle 100 and allow the user to carry the bottle 100 by the strap 106. In some embodiments, the handle 106 may comprise a fabric, webbing, a rope, a belt, leather, medical grade materials, food grade materials, and/or the like. The strap 106 may be of suitable length for carrying the bottle 100, and or wrapping around the wrist, or the like, of the user. For example, the strap 106 may comprise a loop, or the like. Generally, all components/elements of the bottle 100 may comprise food grade and/or medical grade material to make the bottle 100 safe for users, or the like. The strap 106 may be attached to the bottle 100 via a strap connector 126, which may comprise a clip, a carabiner 138, or any other suitable connector for a strap. The strap 106, which may include a carabiner 138, may be positioned on the top of the bottle opposite a bevel 118, or the like. If the bottle 100 is carried via a strap 106 opposite a bevel 118, this would allow the user to easily place the bottle down on a surface using only one hand, rather than having to readjust the bottle to set it down on a surface, as with conventional bottles. The bottle 100 may then be rested on the bevel 118 for ease of storage, or the like. A strap 106, carabiner 138, and/or the like may comprise a weight, size, shape, color suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. A strap 106, carabiner 138, and/or the like may fit in a notch the side of the bottle 100, or may be connected to the bottle 100 via any other suitable connection to the bottle 100 consistent with the present disclosure.
A bottle 100 in accordance with exemplary embodiments may provide various advantages for the user. The bottle 100 may be adapted to cool a liquid and/or flavor a liquid via an interior container 104, or the like. The bottle 100 may comprise an interior container 104 adapted to substantially house contents for mixing with material stored within the outer container 102. The inner container 104 may be inserted and/or removed through a mouth 131 and neck 134 of the outer container 102, or the like. In some embodiments, the outer container 102 may comprise a mouth 131 and no neck. An inner container 104 may be removable from the outer container 102 so that the user can easily clean the containers 102, 104 and/or add contents to the inner container 104, or the like. Contents may be added to the inner container 104 through an inner opening 130 in the inner container 104, or the like. Contents of the inner container 104 may include, for example, ice for cooling a liquid, a flavoring agent, such as fresh fruit, a medication, a supplement, and/or anything the user desires to mix with the contents of the outer container 102. Each of the outer container 102 and the inner container 104 may comprise a series of walls adapted to house contents. The inner container 104 may comprise inner sides 133 and an inner base 132. In some embodiments, one or more inner sides 133 may comprise a side opening 128 for allowing the liquid housed in the outer container 102 to mix and/or intermingle with the contents of the inner container 104, or the like.
In accordance with exemplary embodiments, contents of the outer container 102 may comprise a liquid, such as water, juice, or any beverage, or the like. Alternatively the outer container 102 may store any suitable liquid and/or solid material within its walls, including food items such as soup, cereal, chili, and/or the like, to name a few. Contents may be hot or cold. The bottle may comprise front indents 124 and back indents 125 extending toward the interior of the outer container 102, and adapted to support and/or to guide the inner container 104 within the interior of the outer container 102. The front indents 124 and back indents 125 may be adapted to perform several functions or benefits. For example, the front indents 124 and back indents 125 may be adapted to provide an improved aesthetic appeal or appearance. In some embodiments the front indents 124 and back indents 125 may be adapted to allow a user to grasp and/or hold the bottle, for example via the user's fingers. In some embodiments the front indents 124 and back indents 125 may be adapted to hold the inner container 104 in place from the inside. The inner container 104 may be adapted to provide flavoring, nutrients, and/or cooling to a liquid stored within the outer container 102 via one or more side openings 128 in a wall of the inner container 104, or the like.
In exemplary embodiments, the bottle 100 may also provide more advantages, including the ability to be supported on an angle and/or tilt. The bottle 100 may comprise an outer container 102 comprising a first lateral side 110, a second lateral side 112, a top portion 114, a base portion 116, and a bevel 118. The bevel 118 may comprise an angled or beveled edge positioned on one of the corners of the bottle 100. The bevel 118 may be adapted to allow the bottle 100 to be supported or rested on an angle, a tilt, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the bevel 118 may be positioned at an angle between 15 degrees and 75 degrees in relation to an axis formed by the base portion 116 of the outer container 102. In some embodiments, the bevel 118 may provided at a fixed angle of tilt. In alternative embodiments, the bevel 118 may be adjustable and provide various angles of tilt for the bottle and may be adjustable by the user, or the like. There could be one or more than one bevel in the other three corners similar to 118 and is not limited to the location of 118. For example, the bevel 118 could be disposed on the left side of the bottle, on the right side of the bottle, on an upper corner, on a lower corner, on multiple corners, on opposite corners, and/or in any combination of locations, from 1 to 4 beveled edges, and/or the like. In some embodiments, the base portion 116 may comprise an anti-skid material, or may be formed in an anti-skid configuration such as bumps, protrusions, and/or the like. In alternative embodiments the base portion 116 may be flat. Either side or both sides of the bevel 118 may be rounded, or the like, so the whole bottle 100 can be rocked back and forth. The bottle 100 may comprise bevels on one, two, three, or four corners, or the like. In some embodiments, both bottom corners of the bottle 100 may comprise a bevel and/or the bevel may be rounded, thereby allowing the bottle 100 to rock back and forth.
In exemplary embodiments, the bottle 100 may provide further advantages, such as stack-ability. The bottle 100 may generally be stackable with other bottles 100. The outer container 102 may comprise various surfaces, for example a front surface 140 and a back surface 142 adapted to mate and/or couple with an adjacent bottle 100, or the like. The outer container 102 may comprise elevations 122 and depressions 120 adapted to couple with each other to support the bottles 100 in a stacked position and to restrict lateral movement of the bottles 100 when stacked. Although two elevations 122 and two depressions 120 are depicted on each bottle 100 in the figures, any suitable number of elevations 122 and depressions 120 are contemplated by and within embodiments of the present disclosure. The bottles can also be positioned side to side.
A bottle 100 in accordance with exemplary embodiments may also comprise a cap 108 for sealing the mouth 131 of the outer container 102 or the like. In some embodiments, the inner container 104 may also have a cap or may have no cap. The cap 108 may comprise a thumb grip 109 adapted to make it easier for a user to grip and twist the cap 108. The cap 108 may generally be adapted to couple with the mouth 131 of the outer container 102 via a threaded screw, wherein the cap 108 and/or mouth 131 comprise inverse screw couplings, or any couplings suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. The thumb grip 109 may comprise a bevel on an edge or a corner of the cap 108. In some embodiments, the cap 108 may comprise a generally square or rectangular shape. In alternative embodiments, the cap 108 may comprise any shape suitable for use with an outer container 102 and/or the like. The cap may be attached to the neck 134 of the outer container 102, or the like, via a cap attachment 136. A cap attachment 136 may comprise a ring for encircling and/or attaching to the neck 134 of the outer container 102 and a piece of material connected to the cap 108, such that the cap 108 remains attached to the bottle 100 when the cap 108 is removed. The cap attachment 136 substantially prevents the cap 108 from becoming easily lost.
As such, the bottle 100 may provide the advantages of an inner container 104 for cooling and/or flavoring, a bevel 118 for supporting the bottle 100 in a tilted orientation, elevations 122 and depressions 120 for making the bottle 100 easily stackable with other bottles 100, and a cap 108 that may be easily gripped by the user, and/or the like. A bottle 100 may also comprise measurement marks 144 for indicating the amount of contents housed within the outer container 102, or the like. The marks 144 can be placed in any suitable location on the bottle to indicate the amount of contents housed within the container. A bottle 100 may have a straw connected to the underside of the cap 108 through which the user can suck the fluid out of the bottle with their mouth or it may have any other suitable method of extracting the fluid from the bottle. The inner container 104 may also comprise markings on any suitable location to indicate the amount of contents housed within the inner container 104. In some embodiments, logos, advertisements, and/or the like may be placed and/or disposed on and/or in the interior container 104 and/or any suitable location on the and/or in the bottle 100, or the like.
FIGS. 2A and 2B depict front and back views of the bottle 100 as shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The bottle 100 may comprise an outer container 102, an inner container 104, a strap 106, a cap 108, as depicted and described with respect to FIG. 1. The bottle may comprise a generally square and/or rectangular shape. In some embodiments, each of the edges of the bottle 100 may be rounded for safety and to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the bottle 100. The outer container 102 may comprise any width and/or height suitable for housing contents. For example, the outer container 102 may comprise a width of 6″ and a height of 6″ or the like. The container 102 may generally comprise a width between 3″-12″ and a height of 3″-12″, or the like. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the bottle 100 may be supported on a tilted angle via the bevel 118. As shown in the figures, the bevel 118 may be positioned between a first lateral side 110 and a base portion 116 of the outer container 102, or the like. The bevel 118 may also be positioned between a second lateral side 112 and a base portion 116, or the like. The bevel 118 may generally be angled at between 15 degrees-60 degrees in relation to an axis formed by the base 116 of the outer container 102, or the like. In some embodiments, the bevel 118 may comprise a non-skid material, ridges, bumps, or the like to prevent the bottle 100 from sliding along a surface the bottle 100 is resting on. In some embodiments, the elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 may comprise a non-skid material on their surfaces. The non-skid material may comprise rubber, silicone, and/or the like.
The bottle 100 may also comprise front indents 124 positioned on the front surface 140 and/or back indents 125 positioned on the back surface 142 of the bottle 100 extending toward the inside of the bottle, or the like. The indents 124, 125 may be spaced apart to a width slightly wider than the width of the inner container 104, so that the indents 124, 125 may restrict the movement of the inner container 104 within the bottle. The indents 124, 125 may be generally rectangular in shape, but may comprise any shape suitable for embodiments of the present invention. While the indents 124, 125 are depicted in the figures as running a partial length of the outer container, any suitable length of the indents 124, 125 are contemplated by and within the present disclosure. In each indent 124, 125 may be broken up into several distinct indents running in a line, as if in a broken or “dotted” line. In some embodiments, the indents 124, 125 may be square, rectangular, circular, or any suitable shape adapted to restrict the movement of the inner container 104 when it is disposed within the outer container 102. In some embodiments, a logo, company name, design, and/or the like may be disposed and/or otherwise displayed on the bottle 100, for example, between the indents 124, 125. The logo, name, design, and/or the like, may comprise a degree of translucency to enable the user to see the contents of the bottle, or it may be completely opaque, or the like. The bottle 100 may have a straw connected to the underside of the cap thru which the user can suck the fluid out of the bottle with their mouth or it may have any other means for the same purpose of extracting the fluid from the bottle.
FIGS. 3A and 3B depict top and bottom views of the bottle 100 shown in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the bottle 100 may also comprise elevations 122 disposed on the front surface 140 of the outer container 102 and corresponding depressions 120 disposed on the back surface 142 of the outer container 102. The elevations 122 and depressions 120 may be alleged with each other on opposite surfaces 140, 142 of the outer container 102, or the like. As such, two adjacent bottles may be stacked on top of each other by aligning the elevations 122 and depressions of the adjacent bottles such that the elevations 122 of a first bottle rest within the depressions 120 of a second bottle, thereby restricting the bottles from sliding off each other when stacked. The elevations 122 and depressions 120 may comprise any size, shape, and number suitable to be positioned on the surfaces 140, 142 of the outer container 102 to restrict adjacent bottles from sliding off each other laterally when the bottles are stacked on each other, or the like. FIGS. 3A and 3B also show clearly the inner container 104 supported within the indents 124, 125 formed in the outer container 102 of the bottle. The indents 124, 125 may maintain the inner container 104 in a position, for example, the center of the bottle, so that lateral movement of the inner container 104 is restricted and the inner container 104 is prevented from moving substantially toward the first lateral side 110 or the second lateral side 112, or the like.
FIGS. 4A and 4B depict lateral side views of the bottle depicted in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. An outer container 102 may comprise lateral sides 110, 112. The lateral sides 110, 112 may comprise any size, shape, or width consistent with the present disclosure. For example the lateral sides 110, 112 may have a substantially rectangular or square shape, with rounded edges, or the like. In some embodiments, the bevel 118 may be positioned on a lateral side 110, 112 adjacent a base portion 116 of the outer container 102. In some embodiments, the lateral sides 110, 112 may comprise non-skid material or material adapted to assist the grip of the user. In some embodiments, the lateral sides 110, 112 may include a groove or handle, or the like, adapted to accept the fingers or a portion of the fingers of a user, thereby improving the user's grip on the bottle 100. The cap 108 may be held in place by 136 around the neck 134 to prevent loss of cap 108. In some embodiments, the bottle 100 may comprise one or more lateral elevations 180 and/or lateral depressions 182 that may be adapted to couple or coordinate with each other. For example, lateral elevations 180 may extend outwardly from one side 110 of the bottle 100 and lateral depressions 182 may extend inwardly toward the center of the bottle. The lateral depressions 182 may be adapted to fit the lateral elevations 180 within the lateral depressions 182 and may be disposed on a second side 112 of the bottle 100, or the like. As such, bottles 100 may be placed and/or stacked side-by-side, whereby the lateral elevations 180 may be adapted to fit within the lateral depressions 182 and restrict movement of the bottles so that they would tend to stay together unless the user desired to separate them by removing the lateral elevations 180 from the lateral depressions 182 of an adjacent and/or stacked bottle, or the like.
FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of an inner container 104 depicted in FIG. 1, in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. An inner container 104 may comprise an inner opening 130 adapted to accept material such as ice, fruits, or any material that the user wishes to intermingle with the contents of the outer container 102. The inner container 104 may comprise food grade and/or medical grade material to be safe for use by the user and may be removable from the outer container 102. In some embodiments, the inner container 104 may be formed together with the outer container 102 and not removable. In some embodiments, the inner container 104 may comprise one or more side openings 128 adapted to allow the contents of the outer container 102 to intermingle with the contents of the inner container 104 when the inner container 104 is disposed within the outer container 102. The openings 128 are depicted as elongated ovals, however, any size, shape, position, and number of openings 128 are contemplated by and within the embodiments of the present disclosure. For example the openings 128 may comprise many circular or square openings, or the like. In another example the openings may comprise diamond shapes and inner container 104 may comprise sides 133 formed in a lattice pattern or in a pattern with openings throughout the container. In some embodiments, one or more openings may be disposed on an inner base 132, and/or the like. Although the inner container 104 is depicted as generally cuboid or rectangular, it is contemplated that the inner container 104 may comprise an elongated oval, or the like. In some embodiments, the inner container 104 may comprise a top and/or cap for the inner opening 130 and/or the inner opening 130 may comprise a circle shape, or the like.
FIGS. 6A and 6B depict top and lateral side views of stacked bottles I, II, III, and IV when stacked and/or placed side by side in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Each of the bottles I, II, III, and IV, include the same components and the bottle 100 depicted in FIG. 1 and described herein. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, each of the bottles depicted as stacked in FIGS. 6A and 6B include the same components as depicted and described herein with respect to FIGS. 1-5B. As can be seen in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the bottles may be stacked on top of each other, whereby the elevations 122 of the bottles sit within the depressions 120 of an adjacent bottle. When the bottles I, II, III, and IV are stacked, adjacent front surfaces 140 and back surfaces 142 lay substantially flush with each other. The bottles also can be seated sideways from side to side. In some embodiments, the elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 may be a single piece, or may be broken into more than one sections. For example, the elevations 122 and depressions 120 may include two, three, four, five, or the like, elevated and/or depressed sections, respectively.
In some embodiments, the bottles may comprise alternating elevations 122 and depressions 120 on each side of the bottle 100, or the like. For example, once side of the bottle may comprise alternating the elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 in a pattern, such as a line, a circle, or the like, to enable the bottle to be stacked on top of another bottle having the elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 that inversely coordinate with the elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 of the first bottle. In some embodiments, one surface of the bottle may comprise both elevations 122 and/or depressions 120. The elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 may be oblong shaped, or may comprise any suitable shape adapted to allow the bottles to be stacked on top of each other and resist lateral movement of the bottles while they are stacked. In some embodiments, any side of the bottle may comprise elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 and as such, the bottles may be stacked horizontally and/or vertically or the like. The elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 may be disposed, shaped, and number in any suitable configuration for stacking the bottles vertically and/or horizontally, or the like. For example, a bottle 100 may comprise both elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 on the front and/or back surfaces of the bottle 100 and may also comprise elevations 122 and/or depressions 120 on the side surfaces of the bottle 100, or the like.
FIG. 7 depicts a bottle cap 108 for use with a bottle in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The cap 108 of the bottle may comprise a food grade plastic, a medical grade plastic, a food grade stainless steel, a medical grade stainless steel, and/or the like, so it is healthy for all. The cap 108 may comprise a thumb grip 109 adapted to make it easier for a user to grip and twist the cap 108. The cap 108 may generally be adapted to couple with the mouth of the outer container via a threaded screw, wherein the cap 108 and/or mouth comprise inverse screw couplings, or any couplings suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. The thumb grip 109 may comprise a bevel on an edge or a corner of the cap 108, or in any other suitable position adapted to assist the user in opening and/or closing the cap on a bottle, or the like. In some embodiments, the cap 108 may comprise a generally square or rectangular shape. In alternative embodiments, the cap 108 may comprise any shape suitable for use with an outer container 102 and/or the like.
While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. For example, although numerous embodiments having various features have been described herein, combinations of such various features in other combinations not discussed herein are contemplated within the scope of embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A bottle comprising:

an outer container comprising a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top portion, a base portion, a bevel positioned in the corner of the outer container, and a mouth;

an inner container adapted to fit within the mouth of outer container and into the interior of the outer container, the inner container comprising one or more side openings for allowing a liquid to pass through the inner container;

wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle; and

wherein the outer container comprises at least one front indent and at least one back indent extending into the interior portion of the bottle, thereby maintaining the inner container within a portion of the outer container.

2. The bottle of claim 1, wherein the inner container is removable.

3. The bottle of claim 1, further comprising a cap.

4. The bottle of claim 3, wherein the cap is substantially rectangular in shape, and wherein the cap comprises a thumb grip.

5. The bottle of claim 1 comprising medical grade or food grade materials.

6. The bottle of claim 1, wherein the tilted angle is between 30 and 60 degrees.

7. The bottle of claim 1, wherein the tilted angle is 45 degrees.

8. The bottle of claim 1, wherein the one or more side openings comprise two side openings aligned with each other on opposing sides of the inner container.

9. The bottle of claim 1, further comprising elevations disposed on a front surface of the bottle.

10. The bottle of claim 9, further comprising depressions disposed on a back surface of the bottle, aligning with the comprised evaluations on the front surface of the bottle, wherein the elevations are adapted to fit within the depressions.

11. A bottle comprising:

a removable inner container adapted to fit within the mouth of outer container and into the interior of the outer container, the inner container comprising one or more side openings for allowing a liquid to pass through the inner container;

wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle between 15 and 60 degrees; and

12. The bottle of claim 11, further comprising medical grade or food grade materials.

13. The bottle of claim 11, further comprising a cap.

14. The bottle of claim 13, wherein the cap is substantially rectangular in shape, and wherein the cap comprises a thumb grip.

15. The bottle of claim 14, wherein the thumb grip is a beveled edge of the cap.

16. The bottle of claim 11, wherein the tilted angle is 45 degrees.

17. The bottle of claim 11, wherein the one or more side openings comprise two side openings aligned with each other on opposing sides of the inner container.

18. A bottle comprising:

an outer container comprising a first lateral side, a second lateral side, a top portion, a base portion, a front surface, a back surface, a bevel positioned in the corner of the outer container, a mouth, a neck, elevations disposed on the front surface, and corresponding depressions disposed on an opposite side of the elevations on the back surface;

a cap adapted to seal the mouth of the outer container;

wherein the bevel is adapted to support the bottle on a tilted angle of 45 degrees; and

19. The bottle of claim 18, further comprising medical grade or food grade materials.

20. The bottle of claim 18, wherein the cap is substantially rectangular in shape, and wherein the cap comprises a thumb grip.