CA2060390A1 - Plastic beverage bottle - Google Patents
Plastic beverage bottleInfo
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A one-piece soft plastic bottle includes a generally cylindrical bottom portion and a tapered upper portion having a flexible tapered bellows at an upper end thereof. A short tapered top tapers outwardly and upwardly from the tapered bellows and includes a top end with a small aperture therein. A
closure for the central aperture extends above the top end and is broken away by the user to expose the central aperture. The closure includes a cylindrical extension and tabs extending laterally therefrom.
Extending from the cylindrical extension is a filling tube which is crimped after filling to close the filling tube. The bottom portion includes embossings therealong.
A one-piece soft plastic bottle includes a generally cylindrical bottom portion and a tapered upper portion having a flexible tapered bellows at an upper end thereof. A short tapered top tapers outwardly and upwardly from the tapered bellows and includes a top end with a small aperture therein. A
closure for the central aperture extends above the top end and is broken away by the user to expose the central aperture. The closure includes a cylindrical extension and tabs extending laterally therefrom.
Extending from the cylindrical extension is a filling tube which is crimped after filling to close the filling tube. The bottom portion includes embossings therealong.
Description
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;SE 19650 PLASTIC BEVERAGE BOTTLE
FIELD OF TRE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to beverage bottles, and more particularly to an ornamented, squeezable plastic beverage bottle having a flexible neck.
BACKGROUND OF T~E INVENTION
Various containers have been disclosed in the prior art. which contain a flexible bellows portion.
For example, in U.S. Patent No. 4,955,493 (Touzani), a collapsible expandable hollow article is disclosed.
This article includes latchable side wall bellows to permit collapse of the article and subsequent expansion thereof. Another container which includes a portion 15 which can be elastically deformed is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 4,572,412 (Brach et al). A part of the container disclosed in this patent can be folded in its main part or shoulder section and thus the outlet can be inclined relative to the axis of the container by a 20 folding-in operation of inclined ~urfaces thereof. A
pump bellows is also disclosed at the top of the container in U.S. Patent No. 3,171,446 and Design Patent No. 199,154 (Koch).
An ornamental design for a combined bottle and 25 breakaway closure is disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 248,827 (Goldschmidt et al). This bottle includes a pleated neck portion. Other designs containing a pleated neck portion are disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 268,810 (Hartung) and U.S. Design Patent No.
30 245,S76 (Muscatiello et al). A container with a flexible neck is also disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 301,836 (van Lit).
In U.S. rdtent NO. 4,6i~,366 ~Estes et al) a round juice bottle formed from a flexible material is -~ 35 disclosed. This bottle includes a vertical series of horizontal corrugations which are capable of partially collapsing in the vertical direction to accommodate the .;
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contraction of the product due to cooling after filling and capping and to thereby keep the round main body portion from distorting inward. The disclosed bottle also includes a handgrip portion having a vertical series of horizontal ribs which provides strength and rigidity in the gripping area of the bottle. Another container which includes gripping ribs i8 disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 3,185,353 (Mercier). The use of bellows in a container has also been disclosed as part of a collapsible bottle in U.S. Patent No. Re. 32,379 (Touzani). The collapsible plastic bottle disclosed maintains its collapsed shape to eliminate the air space on top of the contents, so as to maintain the carbonation of carbonated beverages. The use of movable bellows in a container has also been disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,64S,078 (Reyner) as part of a tamper resistant packaging.
A bottle design including a breakaway closure which is designed to be grasped by children and which includes a concavo-concave bottom portion is disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 304,683 (Hofer). The commercial embodiment of this design also includes a concave bottom having a cur~ed rim and indentations therein.
SUM~ Y OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, a one-piece plastic beverage bottle includes a generally cylindrical bottle portion having a central longitudinal axis. A tapered upper portion, which is generally frustoconical shaped, tapers inwardly and upwardly from the bottom portion and is also centered about the longitudinal axis. The upper portion includes a flexible tapered bellows at an upper end thereof. A short tapered top tapers outwardly and upwardly from this tapered bellows and is also centered ~ about the central longitudinal axis. The top includes .~
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a top end having a small central aperture. A closure is provided for the small central aperture of the top which extends above the top end and which is subsequently broken away to expose the central aperture when the beverage is to be consumed.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the closure includes a cylindrical vertical extension of the top end surrounding the aperture and tabs extending laterally from the cylindrical extension on opposite sides thereof. The cylindrical extension preferably includes a filling tube extending upwardly therefrom which is used to fill the beverage bottle and which is subseguently provided with a crimp to close the filling tube after filling.
In order for the bottle to b~ easily grasped and held, the bottom portion is preferably concavo-concave shaped in vertical cross section. In addition, ; embossings are provided therealong.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a beverage bottle which is easily opened, handled, and attractive, particularly for youngsters.
It is al50 an object of the present invention to provide a beverage bottle which is provided with a flexible bellows at the neck which can be amusing or playful to children.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a beverage bottle which is squeezable by children to provide amusement as well as ease of handling.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage bottle which is easily produced and manufactured as well as filled.
Yet another object of the present invention i8 to provide a beverage bottle which is relatively rugged and which can be stored in lunch boxes or the like.
Other features and objects of the present invention are stated in or are apparent from a detailed ~ 3~
description of a presently preferred embodiment of the invention found hereinbelow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a beverage bottle according to the present invention prior to filling.
Figure 2 is a side elevation view of the beverage bottle depicted in Figure 1 rotated 90 degree~ and after filling.
Figure 3 is a top plan view of the beverage bottle depicted in Figure 1 with the closure removed.
Figure 4 is a bottom plan view of the beverage bot~le depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 5 is a cross sectional elevation view of a portion of the bottle depicted in Figure 1 taken along the line 5-5 in Figure 4.
DETAILED DESÇRIP$ION OF THE PREFE~RED EMBODIMENT
With reference now to the drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several views, a one-piece plastic beverage bottle 10 according to the present invention is depicted in Figures 1 - 4.
Beverage bottle 10 includes a generally cylindrical bottom portion 12 which has a central longitudinal axis 14. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, bottom portion 12 is concavo-concave shaped in lateral profile so as to be easier to grasp. In addition, decorative embossings 16 are provided about bottom portion 12 for decorations as ~ well as to make bottom portion 12 easier to hold. In - the particular embodiment depicted, it will be appreciated that embossings 16 depict various fruits where the beverage to be contained is expected to be a variety of fruit-flavored liquids. However, other embossings are also possible.
Provided above bottom portion 12 is a tapered upper portion 18 having a generally frustoconical shape .; .
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Located above upper portion 18 is a short tapered - top 22 tapering outwardly and upwardly from tapered bellows 20 and also centered about longitudinal axis 14. Top 22 includes a top end 24 having a small, central aperture 26 therein as depicted in Figure 3.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, top end 24 is slightly convex shaped.
It should be appreciated that aperture 26 i5 normally closed by a closure 28 extending above top end 24. Closure 28 is designed to be broken ~way to expose central aperture 26 when it is desired to consume the liquid contained in beveraqe bottle 10. Closure 28 includes a cylindrical vertical extension 30 of top end 24 surrounding aperture 26. Tab~ 32a and 32b extend laterally from cylindrical extension 30 on opposite sides thereof. Each tab 32a and 32b has a lower edge 34 which extends closely adjacent and parallel to convex top end 24 as shown best in Figure 2. Extending upwardly from cylindrical extension 30 is a filling tube 36. Filling tube 36 is used as a filling conduit for beverage bottle 10. Thereafter, filling tube 36 is closed off by a crimp 38 of filling tube 36.
As shown in Figures 4 and 5, bottom portion 12 includes a sidewall 40 and a bottom end 42 which is concave shaped. A curved rim 44 is then formed at the intersection of bottom end 42 and sidewall 40. Rim 44 serves as a stable stand for beverage container 10.
Rim 44 includes two breaks or indentations 46 at opposite portions thereof, as best shown in Figure 4.
A ridge 48, which i~ also somewhat concave shaped, extends across botto~ end 42 between indentation 46.
Ridge 48 is formed as part of the manufacturing process .
, 9~) of beverage bottle 10 as a closing point and additionally reinforces concave bottom end 42.
It should be appreciated that beverage bottle 10 is primarily designed for use by children, including young children. Thus, bottom portion 12 and upper portion 18 are relatively slim and have a maximum diameter of preferably less than about two inches. In addition, one-piece beverage bottle 10 is made of a soft, easily squeezable plastic which is easier to grasp and hold by children and allows them to play with beverage bottle 10 by squeezing it. The plastic from which beverage bottle 10 is constructed may be translucent or colored to match the color and/or flavor of the liquid in bottle 10 (e.g., purple for a grape-flavored beverage).
As beverage bottle 10 is particularly designed forchildren, it should also be appreciated that tapered bellows 20 is particularly advantageous. Bellows 20 provides a source of amusement for the child consuming the liguid in beverage bottle 10 as bellows 20 can be relatively easily moved as the child desires. The pleats of bellows 20 are not lockable, so as to provide the easiest movement. The non-lockable nature of bellows 20 results from a combination of the geometry of the pleats and the use of a soft, resilient, easily-squeezable plastic.
As it is anticipated that beverage bottle 10 will be packed in lunch boxes or the like having confined areas, the presence of bellows 20 also affords bendability to beverage bottle 10 to fit into a confined space. Bellows 20 further acts as a shock absorber, such as when closure 28 is struck. Thus, bellows 20 serves to absorb some of the shock which may be received by closure 28, helping to prevent closure 28 from being accidentally opened and the liquid in beverage bottle 10 spilled. In Figures 1 and 2 four pleats making up bellows 20 as shown. However, in .
actual practice other numbers of pleats may be used.
Typically for bottles containing single servings ~f beverages, from two-to six pleats will be used.
It should further be appreciated that top end 24 has been particularly configured as convex for a number of reasons. It will be recognized that lower Pdges 34 of tabs 32a and 32b help to hold closure 28 in place by being closely ad~acent to top end 24. Thus, there is little play between lower edges 34 and top end 24, and even when closure 28 is subject to an inadvertent force the force is quickly transferred to top 22 and the convex shape o~ top end 24 additionally absorbs some of the impact directly. This occurs because top end 24 18 capable of bowing or flexing, and thi~ bowing is easier than that which would occur with a straight-acro~ top end. Further, this bending avoids fatigue proble~s which could arise very quickly without such a bending action. In addition, when there is a desire to remove closure 28 from top 22, the convex shape of top end 24 allows an easier and more direct gripping about tabs 32a and 32b. Thi~ is particularly advantageous ~or children. Finally, by providing top end in a convex shape, there is a reduced danger of spillaqe of the liquid in beverage bottle 10 when closure 28 is removed as whatever air is provided in top 22 will first exit through aperture 26 because aperture 26 is located at the center of convex top end 24.
Bottom end 42 is also particularly configured with a concav~ shape. During and after filling, the concave shape of bottom end 42 helps to maintain the shape of hottom end 42. If bottom end 42 were flat, bottom end 42 would bow out. In addition, the concavity of bottom end 42 serves to assure that rim 44 provides a stable surface upon which beverage bottle 10 is supported.
In use, beYerage bottle 10 is simply filled through filling tube 36 and then crimp 38 is applied.
Thereafter, beverage bottle 10 is suitably packaged, 8 ~ '?
shipped, displayed, and purchased in the form depicted in Figure 2. When it is desired to consume the liquid in beverage bottle lo, the thumb and forefinger of the user are placed on opposite sides of tabs 32a and 32b and beverage bottle lO is gripped with the other hand.
: 8y applying a twisting action to tabs 32a and 32b, closure 28 is broken away from aperture 26. It should be appreciated that the ~oining line of closure 28 to top end 24 is weakened during the manufacturing process to make removal of closure 28 relatively easy by a positive twisting action. Thereafter, the consumer suitably drinks the liquid contained in beverage bottle 10, using a straw if desired or by squeezing beveraga bottle 10 or by sucking on top 22.
While beverage bottle 10 of the present invention has been depicted with embossings 16 on bottom portion 12, it should be appreciated that suitable embossings or the like can also be provided on upper portion 18.
In addition, besides being decorative, the embossings can also serve as labelling, eliminating the necessity for separately applied labels.
While the present invention has been described with respect to an exemplary embodiment thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that variations and modifications can be effected within the scope and spirit of the invention.
;SE 19650 PLASTIC BEVERAGE BOTTLE
FIELD OF TRE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to beverage bottles, and more particularly to an ornamented, squeezable plastic beverage bottle having a flexible neck.
BACKGROUND OF T~E INVENTION
Various containers have been disclosed in the prior art. which contain a flexible bellows portion.
For example, in U.S. Patent No. 4,955,493 (Touzani), a collapsible expandable hollow article is disclosed.
This article includes latchable side wall bellows to permit collapse of the article and subsequent expansion thereof. Another container which includes a portion 15 which can be elastically deformed is disclosed in U.S.
Patent No. 4,572,412 (Brach et al). A part of the container disclosed in this patent can be folded in its main part or shoulder section and thus the outlet can be inclined relative to the axis of the container by a 20 folding-in operation of inclined ~urfaces thereof. A
pump bellows is also disclosed at the top of the container in U.S. Patent No. 3,171,446 and Design Patent No. 199,154 (Koch).
An ornamental design for a combined bottle and 25 breakaway closure is disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 248,827 (Goldschmidt et al). This bottle includes a pleated neck portion. Other designs containing a pleated neck portion are disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 268,810 (Hartung) and U.S. Design Patent No.
30 245,S76 (Muscatiello et al). A container with a flexible neck is also disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 301,836 (van Lit).
In U.S. rdtent NO. 4,6i~,366 ~Estes et al) a round juice bottle formed from a flexible material is -~ 35 disclosed. This bottle includes a vertical series of horizontal corrugations which are capable of partially collapsing in the vertical direction to accommodate the .;
':;
contraction of the product due to cooling after filling and capping and to thereby keep the round main body portion from distorting inward. The disclosed bottle also includes a handgrip portion having a vertical series of horizontal ribs which provides strength and rigidity in the gripping area of the bottle. Another container which includes gripping ribs i8 disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 3,185,353 (Mercier). The use of bellows in a container has also been disclosed as part of a collapsible bottle in U.S. Patent No. Re. 32,379 (Touzani). The collapsible plastic bottle disclosed maintains its collapsed shape to eliminate the air space on top of the contents, so as to maintain the carbonation of carbonated beverages. The use of movable bellows in a container has also been disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,64S,078 (Reyner) as part of a tamper resistant packaging.
A bottle design including a breakaway closure which is designed to be grasped by children and which includes a concavo-concave bottom portion is disclosed in U.S. Design Patent No. 304,683 (Hofer). The commercial embodiment of this design also includes a concave bottom having a cur~ed rim and indentations therein.
SUM~ Y OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, a one-piece plastic beverage bottle includes a generally cylindrical bottle portion having a central longitudinal axis. A tapered upper portion, which is generally frustoconical shaped, tapers inwardly and upwardly from the bottom portion and is also centered about the longitudinal axis. The upper portion includes a flexible tapered bellows at an upper end thereof. A short tapered top tapers outwardly and upwardly from this tapered bellows and is also centered ~ about the central longitudinal axis. The top includes .~
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a top end having a small central aperture. A closure is provided for the small central aperture of the top which extends above the top end and which is subsequently broken away to expose the central aperture when the beverage is to be consumed.
In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the closure includes a cylindrical vertical extension of the top end surrounding the aperture and tabs extending laterally from the cylindrical extension on opposite sides thereof. The cylindrical extension preferably includes a filling tube extending upwardly therefrom which is used to fill the beverage bottle and which is subseguently provided with a crimp to close the filling tube after filling.
In order for the bottle to b~ easily grasped and held, the bottom portion is preferably concavo-concave shaped in vertical cross section. In addition, ; embossings are provided therealong.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a beverage bottle which is easily opened, handled, and attractive, particularly for youngsters.
It is al50 an object of the present invention to provide a beverage bottle which is provided with a flexible bellows at the neck which can be amusing or playful to children.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a beverage bottle which is squeezable by children to provide amusement as well as ease of handling.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a beverage bottle which is easily produced and manufactured as well as filled.
Yet another object of the present invention i8 to provide a beverage bottle which is relatively rugged and which can be stored in lunch boxes or the like.
Other features and objects of the present invention are stated in or are apparent from a detailed ~ 3~
description of a presently preferred embodiment of the invention found hereinbelow.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a side elevation view of a beverage bottle according to the present invention prior to filling.
Figure 2 is a side elevation view of the beverage bottle depicted in Figure 1 rotated 90 degree~ and after filling.
Figure 3 is a top plan view of the beverage bottle depicted in Figure 1 with the closure removed.
Figure 4 is a bottom plan view of the beverage bot~le depicted in Figure 1.
Figure 5 is a cross sectional elevation view of a portion of the bottle depicted in Figure 1 taken along the line 5-5 in Figure 4.
DETAILED DESÇRIP$ION OF THE PREFE~RED EMBODIMENT
With reference now to the drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several views, a one-piece plastic beverage bottle 10 according to the present invention is depicted in Figures 1 - 4.
Beverage bottle 10 includes a generally cylindrical bottom portion 12 which has a central longitudinal axis 14. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, bottom portion 12 is concavo-concave shaped in lateral profile so as to be easier to grasp. In addition, decorative embossings 16 are provided about bottom portion 12 for decorations as ~ well as to make bottom portion 12 easier to hold. In - the particular embodiment depicted, it will be appreciated that embossings 16 depict various fruits where the beverage to be contained is expected to be a variety of fruit-flavored liquids. However, other embossings are also possible.
Provided above bottom portion 12 is a tapered upper portion 18 having a generally frustoconical shape .; .
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~ ~ ~ . ? .~ ~ ~) tapering inwardly and upwardly from bottom portion 12 and also centered about longitudinal axis 14. Upper portion 18 includes a flexible tapered bellows 20 at an upper end thereof.
Located above upper portion 18 is a short tapered - top 22 tapering outwardly and upwardly from tapered bellows 20 and also centered about longitudinal axis 14. Top 22 includes a top end 24 having a small, central aperture 26 therein as depicted in Figure 3.
As shown in Figures 1 and 2, top end 24 is slightly convex shaped.
It should be appreciated that aperture 26 i5 normally closed by a closure 28 extending above top end 24. Closure 28 is designed to be broken ~way to expose central aperture 26 when it is desired to consume the liquid contained in beveraqe bottle 10. Closure 28 includes a cylindrical vertical extension 30 of top end 24 surrounding aperture 26. Tab~ 32a and 32b extend laterally from cylindrical extension 30 on opposite sides thereof. Each tab 32a and 32b has a lower edge 34 which extends closely adjacent and parallel to convex top end 24 as shown best in Figure 2. Extending upwardly from cylindrical extension 30 is a filling tube 36. Filling tube 36 is used as a filling conduit for beverage bottle 10. Thereafter, filling tube 36 is closed off by a crimp 38 of filling tube 36.
As shown in Figures 4 and 5, bottom portion 12 includes a sidewall 40 and a bottom end 42 which is concave shaped. A curved rim 44 is then formed at the intersection of bottom end 42 and sidewall 40. Rim 44 serves as a stable stand for beverage container 10.
Rim 44 includes two breaks or indentations 46 at opposite portions thereof, as best shown in Figure 4.
A ridge 48, which i~ also somewhat concave shaped, extends across botto~ end 42 between indentation 46.
Ridge 48 is formed as part of the manufacturing process .
, 9~) of beverage bottle 10 as a closing point and additionally reinforces concave bottom end 42.
It should be appreciated that beverage bottle 10 is primarily designed for use by children, including young children. Thus, bottom portion 12 and upper portion 18 are relatively slim and have a maximum diameter of preferably less than about two inches. In addition, one-piece beverage bottle 10 is made of a soft, easily squeezable plastic which is easier to grasp and hold by children and allows them to play with beverage bottle 10 by squeezing it. The plastic from which beverage bottle 10 is constructed may be translucent or colored to match the color and/or flavor of the liquid in bottle 10 (e.g., purple for a grape-flavored beverage).
As beverage bottle 10 is particularly designed forchildren, it should also be appreciated that tapered bellows 20 is particularly advantageous. Bellows 20 provides a source of amusement for the child consuming the liguid in beverage bottle 10 as bellows 20 can be relatively easily moved as the child desires. The pleats of bellows 20 are not lockable, so as to provide the easiest movement. The non-lockable nature of bellows 20 results from a combination of the geometry of the pleats and the use of a soft, resilient, easily-squeezable plastic.
As it is anticipated that beverage bottle 10 will be packed in lunch boxes or the like having confined areas, the presence of bellows 20 also affords bendability to beverage bottle 10 to fit into a confined space. Bellows 20 further acts as a shock absorber, such as when closure 28 is struck. Thus, bellows 20 serves to absorb some of the shock which may be received by closure 28, helping to prevent closure 28 from being accidentally opened and the liquid in beverage bottle 10 spilled. In Figures 1 and 2 four pleats making up bellows 20 as shown. However, in .
actual practice other numbers of pleats may be used.
Typically for bottles containing single servings ~f beverages, from two-to six pleats will be used.
It should further be appreciated that top end 24 has been particularly configured as convex for a number of reasons. It will be recognized that lower Pdges 34 of tabs 32a and 32b help to hold closure 28 in place by being closely ad~acent to top end 24. Thus, there is little play between lower edges 34 and top end 24, and even when closure 28 is subject to an inadvertent force the force is quickly transferred to top 22 and the convex shape o~ top end 24 additionally absorbs some of the impact directly. This occurs because top end 24 18 capable of bowing or flexing, and thi~ bowing is easier than that which would occur with a straight-acro~ top end. Further, this bending avoids fatigue proble~s which could arise very quickly without such a bending action. In addition, when there is a desire to remove closure 28 from top 22, the convex shape of top end 24 allows an easier and more direct gripping about tabs 32a and 32b. Thi~ is particularly advantageous ~or children. Finally, by providing top end in a convex shape, there is a reduced danger of spillaqe of the liquid in beverage bottle 10 when closure 28 is removed as whatever air is provided in top 22 will first exit through aperture 26 because aperture 26 is located at the center of convex top end 24.
Bottom end 42 is also particularly configured with a concav~ shape. During and after filling, the concave shape of bottom end 42 helps to maintain the shape of hottom end 42. If bottom end 42 were flat, bottom end 42 would bow out. In addition, the concavity of bottom end 42 serves to assure that rim 44 provides a stable surface upon which beverage bottle 10 is supported.
In use, beYerage bottle 10 is simply filled through filling tube 36 and then crimp 38 is applied.
Thereafter, beverage bottle 10 is suitably packaged, 8 ~ '?
shipped, displayed, and purchased in the form depicted in Figure 2. When it is desired to consume the liquid in beverage bottle lo, the thumb and forefinger of the user are placed on opposite sides of tabs 32a and 32b and beverage bottle lO is gripped with the other hand.
: 8y applying a twisting action to tabs 32a and 32b, closure 28 is broken away from aperture 26. It should be appreciated that the ~oining line of closure 28 to top end 24 is weakened during the manufacturing process to make removal of closure 28 relatively easy by a positive twisting action. Thereafter, the consumer suitably drinks the liquid contained in beverage bottle 10, using a straw if desired or by squeezing beveraga bottle 10 or by sucking on top 22.
While beverage bottle 10 of the present invention has been depicted with embossings 16 on bottom portion 12, it should be appreciated that suitable embossings or the like can also be provided on upper portion 18.
In addition, besides being decorative, the embossings can also serve as labelling, eliminating the necessity for separately applied labels.
While the present invention has been described with respect to an exemplary embodiment thereof, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that variations and modifications can be effected within the scope and spirit of the invention.
Claims (6)
1. A one-piece plastic beverage bottle comprising:
a generally cylindrical bottom portion having a central longitudinal axis;
a tapered upper portion having a generally frustoconical shape tapering inwardly and upwardly from said bottom portion and centered about the central longitudinal axis, said upper portion including a flexible, non-locking tapered bellows at an upper end thereof;
a short, tapered top tapering outwardly and upwardly from said tapered bellows and centered about the central longitudinal axis, said top including a top end having a small, central aperture; and a closure for said central aperture of said top.
a generally cylindrical bottom portion having a central longitudinal axis;
a tapered upper portion having a generally frustoconical shape tapering inwardly and upwardly from said bottom portion and centered about the central longitudinal axis, said upper portion including a flexible, non-locking tapered bellows at an upper end thereof;
a short, tapered top tapering outwardly and upwardly from said tapered bellows and centered about the central longitudinal axis, said top including a top end having a small, central aperture; and a closure for said central aperture of said top.
2. A hollow beverage bottle as claimed in claim 1 wherein said closure includes a cylindrical vertical extension of said top end surrounding said aperture, tabs extending laterally from said cylindrical extension on opposite sides thereof, and a filling tube extending upwardly from said cylindrical extension.
3. A hollow beverage bottle as claimed in claim 2 wherein a crimp is provided on said filling tup adjacent to said cylindrical extension to close said filling tube after filling of said bottom portion and said upper portion.
4. A plastic beverage bottle as claimed in claim 1 wherein said bottom portion includes embossings therealong to aid in holding thereof.
5. A hollow beverage bottle as claimed in claim 1 wherein the bellows contain two to six pleats.
6. A hollow beverage bottle as claimed in claim 5 wherein the bellows contain four pleats.
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