CA1253089A - Beverage container - Google Patents
Beverage containerInfo
- Publication number
- CA1253089A CA1253089A CA000527538A CA527538A CA1253089A CA 1253089 A CA1253089 A CA 1253089A CA 000527538 A CA000527538 A CA 000527538A CA 527538 A CA527538 A CA 527538A CA 1253089 A CA1253089 A CA 1253089A
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- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- case
- body portion
- containers
- insulation
- present
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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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
- B65D59/00—Plugs, sleeves, caps, or like rigid or semi-rigid elements for protecting parts of articles or for bundling articles, e.g. protectors for screw-threads, end caps for tubes or for bundling rod-shaped articles
- B65D59/04—Sleeves, e.g. postal tubes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
- A45C11/20—Lunch or picnic boxes or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/02—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of one strap passing over the shoulder
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
- A45F3/16—Water-bottles; Mess-tins; Cups
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Packages (AREA)
- Details Of Rigid Or Semi-Rigid Containers (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
The present invention provides a case in a quiver like form for holding end to end beverage containers. The case comprises an elongated hollow tube flexible body portion for receiving the containers and a releasable closure for opening and closing the body portion.
The present invention provides a case in a quiver like form for holding end to end beverage containers. The case comprises an elongated hollow tube flexible body portion for receiving the containers and a releasable closure for opening and closing the body portion.
Description
U~9 FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a case, particularly designed, for receiving and carrying beer bottles or cans which are stacked in a single file, end to end relationship to one another in the case.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Generally speaking, in order to carry a number of beverage containers, such as beer cans and/or bottles at one time, one must load the containers in a standard case or box which is awkward to handle. Not only are these cases or boxes heavy to carry by hand, leaving only one hand for other uses, but in addition, they are cumbersome from a storage standpoint. Moreover, the standard carrying case has no insulating capacity to keep the containers cool and to assist in preventing damage particularly to bottles carried in the case.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention provides a case for holding r beverage containers in an end to end rather than a side by side fashion, as has been found in the past. The case, itself, comprises an elongated flexible body portion for receiving the beverage containers in a single file stacked relationship to one another, and releasable closure means for opening and closing the body portion, the flexibility and shaping of which makes it much more easily carried and stored than a conventional beer carton or case.
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1 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the case of the present invention is further provided with internal flexible insulation which not only helps to reduce temperature changes to containers carried in the case ie. keeps cold containers cool and heated containers warm, but also provides added protection for those containers.
BRIEF DISCUSSION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above, as well as other, advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which;
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an individual carrying a beverage case according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the beverage case of Figure 1 with one end of the case open.
Figure 3 is a sectional view of the beverage case of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the interior insulation insert from the beverage case of Figure 3.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The preferred form of the beverage case, generally indicated at 1, comprises a main hollow tubular body 3 having a carrying handle in the form of a shoulder strap 5. This enables the case to be carried in a quiver like form, as seen in Figure 1 of the drawings.
1 From a constructional standpoint, as seen in Figure 3 of the drawings, the main tubular body comprises an outer durable cover material 17, such a vinyl or even leather in a more expensive version of the case, with an internal soft foam insulation 19. This insulation may be formed as a separate insert, as seen in Figure 4, which would enable its insertion and removal relative to the cover for cleaning or replacement purposes.
The flexibility of the overall construction, including both the cover and the insulation, makes it extremely comfortable from a carrying standpoint when resting against ones back or shoulder and further enables the case, particularly when empty, to be fitted into relatively tight storage space.
The shape and size of the main body is designed to receive a plurality of end to end stacked and single file containers, such as beer bottles or beer cans, as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings. The insulation, which is protected by the outer cover, is effective in maintaining either a hot or cold temperature of the container and also acts as a padding which is particularly important when the case is loaded with glass bottles. The case can be manufactured in different desired lengths according to the number of containers to be carried, which will preferably not exceed about a half a dozen cans or bottles, otherwise the weight of the case, when full, makes it uncomfortable to carry.
The interior diameter along with the resiliently compressible and high friction material of the insert are such that the cans or bottles fit snuggly within the case ~Z53~39 so that it does not have to be completely filled to prevent the containers from shifting or sliding internally of the case.
A very unique feature of the present invention is found in the means for gaining access to the interior of the case. More particularly, the main body portion is provided with releasable closure means at the opposing ends 7 of the case. Each closure means is identical in construction so that the case does not have a particular up or down end positioning.
Each of the releasable closure means comprises an end cap 9 which is formed from th outer durable cover and the interior insulation. A part of the end cap is permanently and flexibly secured via a cover portion 17a to the main part of the body portion. The remaining part of the end cap is held in a closed position by means of zipper 15 extending around the main body portion other than that connected at portion 17a. Therefore, although each end cap can be quickly and easily opened by using the zipper it always remains attached to the case so that the end caps will not be lost and are always in a position to be quickly and easily placed back in the closed position.
As will be seen in Figure 3, part of the insulation, as indicated at l9a, remains with the end cap as it is opened and closed. This acts as an effective buffer and packing material at each end of the case when it is completely filled, as shown in Figure 3, to further add to the tight fitting of the containers within the case.
The provision of closure means at each end of the holder is important from the standpoint that a full ZS~8~
container can be pulled from one end while an empty container can be replaced in the other end of the case, as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings. Accordingly, the empty containers never block access to a full container, thereby making it much more desirable to carry rather than litter the empty containers.
As will be seen from the description above the case of the present invention while not only being unique and appealing in appearance is extremely effective as a comfortable means for carrying an otherwise heavy load of full beverage containers. Moreover, because it is designed as an elongated back pack, free of any pressure points against the back due to its single file padded construction, the carrying case of the present invention is not hand held but rather uses the shoulder and back, a much stronger body area, for carrying a relatively heavy load and leaving both hands free for other purposes.
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Although various preferred embodiments of the invention have been described detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
The present invention is directed to a case, particularly designed, for receiving and carrying beer bottles or cans which are stacked in a single file, end to end relationship to one another in the case.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Generally speaking, in order to carry a number of beverage containers, such as beer cans and/or bottles at one time, one must load the containers in a standard case or box which is awkward to handle. Not only are these cases or boxes heavy to carry by hand, leaving only one hand for other uses, but in addition, they are cumbersome from a storage standpoint. Moreover, the standard carrying case has no insulating capacity to keep the containers cool and to assist in preventing damage particularly to bottles carried in the case.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The present invention provides a case for holding r beverage containers in an end to end rather than a side by side fashion, as has been found in the past. The case, itself, comprises an elongated flexible body portion for receiving the beverage containers in a single file stacked relationship to one another, and releasable closure means for opening and closing the body portion, the flexibility and shaping of which makes it much more easily carried and stored than a conventional beer carton or case.
~5 ~ `` 12S3~
1 In a preferred embodiment of the present invention the case of the present invention is further provided with internal flexible insulation which not only helps to reduce temperature changes to containers carried in the case ie. keeps cold containers cool and heated containers warm, but also provides added protection for those containers.
BRIEF DISCUSSION OF THE DRAWINGS
The above, as well as other, advantages and features of the present invention will be described in greater detail according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention in which;
Figure 1 is a perspective view showing an individual carrying a beverage case according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the beverage case of Figure 1 with one end of the case open.
Figure 3 is a sectional view of the beverage case of Figure 2.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the interior insulation insert from the beverage case of Figure 3.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION ACCORDING TO THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
The preferred form of the beverage case, generally indicated at 1, comprises a main hollow tubular body 3 having a carrying handle in the form of a shoulder strap 5. This enables the case to be carried in a quiver like form, as seen in Figure 1 of the drawings.
1 From a constructional standpoint, as seen in Figure 3 of the drawings, the main tubular body comprises an outer durable cover material 17, such a vinyl or even leather in a more expensive version of the case, with an internal soft foam insulation 19. This insulation may be formed as a separate insert, as seen in Figure 4, which would enable its insertion and removal relative to the cover for cleaning or replacement purposes.
The flexibility of the overall construction, including both the cover and the insulation, makes it extremely comfortable from a carrying standpoint when resting against ones back or shoulder and further enables the case, particularly when empty, to be fitted into relatively tight storage space.
The shape and size of the main body is designed to receive a plurality of end to end stacked and single file containers, such as beer bottles or beer cans, as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings. The insulation, which is protected by the outer cover, is effective in maintaining either a hot or cold temperature of the container and also acts as a padding which is particularly important when the case is loaded with glass bottles. The case can be manufactured in different desired lengths according to the number of containers to be carried, which will preferably not exceed about a half a dozen cans or bottles, otherwise the weight of the case, when full, makes it uncomfortable to carry.
The interior diameter along with the resiliently compressible and high friction material of the insert are such that the cans or bottles fit snuggly within the case ~Z53~39 so that it does not have to be completely filled to prevent the containers from shifting or sliding internally of the case.
A very unique feature of the present invention is found in the means for gaining access to the interior of the case. More particularly, the main body portion is provided with releasable closure means at the opposing ends 7 of the case. Each closure means is identical in construction so that the case does not have a particular up or down end positioning.
Each of the releasable closure means comprises an end cap 9 which is formed from th outer durable cover and the interior insulation. A part of the end cap is permanently and flexibly secured via a cover portion 17a to the main part of the body portion. The remaining part of the end cap is held in a closed position by means of zipper 15 extending around the main body portion other than that connected at portion 17a. Therefore, although each end cap can be quickly and easily opened by using the zipper it always remains attached to the case so that the end caps will not be lost and are always in a position to be quickly and easily placed back in the closed position.
As will be seen in Figure 3, part of the insulation, as indicated at l9a, remains with the end cap as it is opened and closed. This acts as an effective buffer and packing material at each end of the case when it is completely filled, as shown in Figure 3, to further add to the tight fitting of the containers within the case.
The provision of closure means at each end of the holder is important from the standpoint that a full ZS~8~
container can be pulled from one end while an empty container can be replaced in the other end of the case, as shown in Figure 4 of the drawings. Accordingly, the empty containers never block access to a full container, thereby making it much more desirable to carry rather than litter the empty containers.
As will be seen from the description above the case of the present invention while not only being unique and appealing in appearance is extremely effective as a comfortable means for carrying an otherwise heavy load of full beverage containers. Moreover, because it is designed as an elongated back pack, free of any pressure points against the back due to its single file padded construction, the carrying case of the present invention is not hand held but rather uses the shoulder and back, a much stronger body area, for carrying a relatively heavy load and leaving both hands free for other purposes.
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Although various preferred embodiments of the invention have been described detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that variations may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
Claims (2)
OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A case for holding end to end beverage containers, said case comprising an elongated body portion for receiving the beverage containers in a single file stacked relationship to one another, releasable closure means at both ends of said body portion for opening and closing said case, and a shoulder strap on said case with said body portion being soft and bendable to enable comfortable carrying of same across ones back or shoulder.
2. A case, as claimed in Claim 1, wherein said body portion is provided with inner insulation and an outer protective cover, both said insulation and said cover being made from soft flexible materials.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000527538A CA1253089A (en) | 1987-01-16 | 1987-01-16 | Beverage container |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000527538A CA1253089A (en) | 1987-01-16 | 1987-01-16 | Beverage container |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1253089A true CA1253089A (en) | 1989-04-25 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000527538A Expired CA1253089A (en) | 1987-01-16 | 1987-01-16 | Beverage container |
Country Status (1)
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| CA (1) | CA1253089A (en) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0556686A1 (en) * | 1992-02-20 | 1993-08-25 | Agfa-Gevaert AG | Package for photographic films |
| WO2001058764A3 (en) * | 2000-02-09 | 2002-04-11 | Dyecor Ltd | Transport package |
| US6631801B2 (en) | 2000-02-09 | 2003-10-14 | Inspiral, Llc | Transport package |
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1987
- 1987-01-16 CA CA000527538A patent/CA1253089A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP0556686A1 (en) * | 1992-02-20 | 1993-08-25 | Agfa-Gevaert AG | Package for photographic films |
| WO2001058764A3 (en) * | 2000-02-09 | 2002-04-11 | Dyecor Ltd | Transport package |
| US6631801B2 (en) | 2000-02-09 | 2003-10-14 | Inspiral, Llc | Transport package |
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| MKEX | Expiry |