AU2016100718A4 - Health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A multiple serving mixing/shaker bottle assembly (1) includes a mixing/drinking section (3). A serving container (4) attaches to the mixing/ drinking section (3). A removable lid (2) attaches to and encloses the mixing/drinking section (3). The mixing/shaker bottle assembly (1) may consist of one or more serving containers (4). A removable mixing grill (6) maybe placed inside the mixing/drinking section (3). The removable lid (1) embodies a seal (4) and a removable cap (7). Markings maybe placed on the main mixing and drinking section (2) to indicate volume. Figure 1

Description

HEALTH NUTRITION SHAKER-BOTTLE ASSEMBLY BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to a health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly which incorporates containers that store portions of unmixed health/sports nutrition powder.

[0002] A majority of health/sports nutrition supplements are sold in powdered form, usually as bulk in large containers. These products require some form of mixing with a liquid to create the desired nutritional beverage prior to consumption. Purposely designed nutrition shaker-bottles are used by many people to blend their nutrition supplements with a chosen liquid, these bottle are often referred to as protein shaker bottles or shakers. These shaker-bottles provide a low cost and logistical advantage over using conventional electric blenders, especially when away from home. Shaker-bottles are used by placing the required portion of a supplement, for example protein powder into the shaker-bottle in conjunction with a desired amount of liquid, closing the bottle and then shaking by hand; the protein beverage is then consumed directly from the bottle, eliminating the need for drinking cups.

[0003] However nutrition shaker bottles often do not seal very well, therefore the nutritional beverage is usually mixed at the time of drinking and not prepared in advance because of the fear of the beverage solution leaking whilst in transit. As mentioned, health/sports nutrition supplements are usually sold to consumers in large containers, so for convenience the required portion of powder is often placed into the nutrition shaker-bottle in advance and when the user requires the drink they can add the liquid; in this scenario the user may need to cant' a separate bottle containing the liquid or source it locally.

[0004] Another major problem is that a consumer of this type of product requires multiple portions of nutrition supplement throughout the day, usually whilst away from home. The user would then need to carry with them the original supplement container, which may be quite large or an additional container with the required portions separately, then mix into the nutrition shaker-bottle as and when required. It may not be convenient to cant' these large or multiple items around or store them at work or the gym etc.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The object of the present invention is to a health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly to reduce the above mentioned problems.

[0006] According to the invention there is provided a health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly composed with various parts: a mixing- drinking section, a lid which attaches at the orifice of and seals mixing-drinking section, and a plurality of nutrition storage containers for storing unmixed portions of nutrition powder.

[0007] In another preferred embodiment, in which the nutrition storage containers are stackable, attaching to one another and then to mixing-drinking section.

[0008] In another preferred embodiment, in which a separate mixing grill to aid the integration of the nutrition powder with a liquid is located within the mixing-drinking section.

[0009] In another preferred embodiment, in which lid also embodies a drinking spout to aid consumption of the contents within mixing-drinking section, a removable cap encloses and seals the drinking spout to prevent spilling of the contents within mixing-drinking section in which lid also embodies a drinking spout to aid consumption of the contents within [0009] In another preferred embodiment, mixing-drinking section, a removable cap encloses and seals the drinking spout to prevent spilling of the contents within mixing-drinking section.

[0010] In another preferred embodiment, where one or more sealing aids such as seal are utilized provide a fluid tight seal where necessary.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 shows a health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly configured for a nutrition storage container(s) to attach underneath the mixing-drinking section. The nutrition storage container(s) are protected by the external shell of the mixing-drinking section; [0012] Figure 2 shows an alternative view of the health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly seen in figure 1.

[0013] Figure 3 shows a health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly configured for nutrition storage containers) to attach underneath the mixing-drinking section and/or to be located within the mixing-drinking section.

[0014] Figure 4 shows a health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly configured for a nutrition storage container(s) to attach underneath the mixing-drinking section.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0015] In figure 1, a removable nutrition storage container 4 attaches to the mixing-drinking section 3. Nutrition container 4 can be portions, figure 1 shows an arrangement of two stacked al lowing storage of multiple nutrition storage containers attached to the health nutrition shaker-bottle section 3. The removable lid 2 secures to the mixing-drinking section mixing-drinking 3. The removable assembly protected by the skirt of the lid 2 embodies a seal 4 and a removable cap feature 7. A removable mixing grill 6 is located inside the mixing-drinking section 3.

[0016] Nutrition storage container 4 stores the required portion of a nutrition power. Nutrition storage container 4 would be detached from the health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly for its contents to be transferred into main mixing-drinking 3; nutrition storage container 4 can then be reattached to its relevant location.

[0017] Ingredients are placed into the mixing-drinking section 3 by removing lid 2 and if necessary mixing grill 6. These parts can then be re-attached and the health nutrition, shaker-bottle assembly can be shaken by the user in order to mix the relevant ingredients. The mixture can be consumed via an orifice formed onto lid 2 by temporarily removing cap 7.

[0018] Figure 3 shows an alternative embodiment in which a removable nutrition storage container 8 is also located inside the mixing-drinking section. Figure 4 shows a further alternative embodiment in which the nutrition storage containers 4 still attach to the mixing-drinking section 3, however without being protected by the external shell of the mixing-drinking section 3.

Claims (5)

1. A health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly composed with various parts: a mixingdrinking section (3), a lid (2) which attaches at the orifice of and seals mixing-drinking section (3), and a plurality of nutrition storage containers (4) for storing unmixed portions of nutrition powder.

2. A health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly according to claim 1, wherein in which the nutrition storage containers (4) are stackable, attaching to one another and then to mixing-drinking section (3).

3. A health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly according to claim 1, wherein in which a separate mixing grill (6) to aid the integration of the nutrition powder with a liquid is located within the mixing-drinking section (3).

4. A health nutrition shaker-bottle assembly according to claim 1, wherein in which lid (2) also embodies a drinking spout to aid consumption of the contents within mixing-drinking section (3), a removable cap (7) encloses and seals the drinking spout to prevent spilling of the contents within mixing-drinking section (3).

5. A nutrition shaker-bottle assembly according to claims 1 and 4, wherein where one or more sealing aids such as seal (5) are utilized provide a fluid tight seal where necessary.