CA2098544A1 - Connector for food or beverage containers - Google Patents
Connector for food or beverage containersInfo
- Publication number
- CA2098544A1 CA2098544A1 CA002098544A CA2098544A CA2098544A1 CA 2098544 A1 CA2098544 A1 CA 2098544A1 CA 002098544 A CA002098544 A CA 002098544A CA 2098544 A CA2098544 A CA 2098544A CA 2098544 A1 CA2098544 A1 CA 2098544A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- connector
- wall
- thread
- engaging means
- recited
- 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.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 235000013361 beverage Nutrition 0.000 title 1
- 235000008960 ketchup Nutrition 0.000 description 2
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
- B65D71/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
- B65D71/50—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank
- B65D71/502—Coaxial connections
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
- A47J47/00—Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread
- A47J47/01—Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclass; Cutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
Abstract
ABSTRACT
A connector for connecting two containers together so that the contents may be poured from one to another without spillage is described. The connector has a generally cylindrical body, with bottle-top thread-engaging means on the inner walls thereof adjacent opposite ends. Preferably, an annular flange projects inwardly from the inner wall of the cylinder, halfway along it. The thread-engaging means may be tabs projecting inwardly adjacent each end of the wall, or female threads on the inner wall.
A connector for connecting two containers together so that the contents may be poured from one to another without spillage is described. The connector has a generally cylindrical body, with bottle-top thread-engaging means on the inner walls thereof adjacent opposite ends. Preferably, an annular flange projects inwardly from the inner wall of the cylinder, halfway along it. The thread-engaging means may be tabs projecting inwardly adjacent each end of the wall, or female threads on the inner wall.
Description
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This invention relates to kitchen equipment, and more particularly to a connector for connecting two containers together so that the contents may be po~lred from one to another without 5pi 1lage.
In restaurants in particular, but also in the home setting, it is frequently desirable to transfer the contents from one container to another, whether to "top up" one of the containers, or for some other purpose. As just one exa~ple, it is common in restaurants for the ketchup bottles to be routinely topped up at the beginning or end of the day.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple, effective and inexpensive connector l:o facilitate the transfer of contents from one container to another.
In accordance with the invention, a generally cylindrical body is provided, having bottle-top thread-engaging means on the inner walls thereof adjacent opposite ends. Preferably, an ann~lar flange projects inwardly from the inner wall of the cylinder, halfway along it.
Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.
The preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective, showing the preferred embodiment of the connector between two opposing containers;
Fig. 2 is an elevation view showing two containers connected by the connector;
Fig. 3 is a top view of the connector;
Fig. 4 is a cross-section of the connector;
Fig. 5 is a side elevation view of the connector;
Fig. 6 is a cross-section of the connector, with two bottles;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the connector;
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This invention relates to kitchen equipment, and more particularly to a connector for connecting two containers together so that the contents may be po~lred from one to another without 5pi 1lage.
In restaurants in particular, but also in the home setting, it is frequently desirable to transfer the contents from one container to another, whether to "top up" one of the containers, or for some other purpose. As just one exa~ple, it is common in restaurants for the ketchup bottles to be routinely topped up at the beginning or end of the day.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple, effective and inexpensive connector l:o facilitate the transfer of contents from one container to another.
In accordance with the invention, a generally cylindrical body is provided, having bottle-top thread-engaging means on the inner walls thereof adjacent opposite ends. Preferably, an ann~lar flange projects inwardly from the inner wall of the cylinder, halfway along it.
Further features of the invention will be described or will become apparent in the course of the following detailed description.
The preferred embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective, showing the preferred embodiment of the connector between two opposing containers;
Fig. 2 is an elevation view showing two containers connected by the connector;
Fig. 3 is a top view of the connector;
Fig. 4 is a cross-section of the connector;
Fig. 5 is a side elevation view of the connector;
Fig. 6 is a cross-section of the connector, with two bottles;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the connector;
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Fig. 8 is a top view of the alternative embodiment;
and Fig. 9 is a cross-section of the alternative embodiment.
Figs. 1, 2 and 6 illustrate the function:ing of the connector. The connection 1 is interposed between two containers, such as ketchup bottles 2. The connector has a generally cylindrical wall 3, and three-thread engaging tabs 4 projecting inwardly adjacent each end of the wall. An annular flange 6 projects inwardly from the midpoint of the wall, to provide a seat for the two bottles.
Preferably, to facilitate gripping of the connector, the wall 3 is knurled.
In the alternative embodiment shown in Figs. 7, 8 and 9, conventional threads 14 are provided instead of the thread-engaging tabs 4.
Any other suitable thread-engaging means could be provided. In some cases, such as where the bottles have no threads, an unthreaded cylindrical wall could be employed, and the connector could be installed between the bottles via a friction fitD
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Fig. 8 is a top view of the alternative embodiment;
and Fig. 9 is a cross-section of the alternative embodiment.
Figs. 1, 2 and 6 illustrate the function:ing of the connector. The connection 1 is interposed between two containers, such as ketchup bottles 2. The connector has a generally cylindrical wall 3, and three-thread engaging tabs 4 projecting inwardly adjacent each end of the wall. An annular flange 6 projects inwardly from the midpoint of the wall, to provide a seat for the two bottles.
Preferably, to facilitate gripping of the connector, the wall 3 is knurled.
In the alternative embodiment shown in Figs. 7, 8 and 9, conventional threads 14 are provided instead of the thread-engaging tabs 4.
Any other suitable thread-engaging means could be provided. In some cases, such as where the bottles have no threads, an unthreaded cylindrical wall could be employed, and the connector could be installed between the bottles via a friction fitD
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Claims (6)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A connector to facilitate the transfer of contents from one container to another, comprising a wall defining a generally cylindrical body, said wall having thread-engaging means on the inner aspect thereof, adjacent opposite ends.
2. A connector as recited in claim 1, further comprising an annular flange projecting inwardly from the inner wall of the cylinder, hallway along said wall.
3. A connector as recited in claim 1, where said thread-engaging means comprise at least two inwardly-projecting tabs on said inner wall.
4. A connector as recited in claim 2, where said thread-engaging means comprise at least two inwardly-projecting tabs on said inner wall.
5. A connector as recited in claim 1, where said thread-engaging means comprise female threads on said inner wall.
6. A connector as recited in claim 2, where said thread-engaging means comprise female threads on said inner wall.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002098544A CA2098544A1 (en) | 1993-06-16 | 1993-06-16 | Connector for food or beverage containers |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002098544A CA2098544A1 (en) | 1993-06-16 | 1993-06-16 | Connector for food or beverage containers |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2098544A1 true CA2098544A1 (en) | 1994-12-17 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002098544A Abandoned CA2098544A1 (en) | 1993-06-16 | 1993-06-16 | Connector for food or beverage containers |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2098544A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2022028832A1 (en) * | 2020-08-03 | 2022-02-10 | Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. | Adapter |
| US11312543B2 (en) | 2015-12-23 | 2022-04-26 | Conopco, Inc. | Closure |
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1993
- 1993-06-16 CA CA002098544A patent/CA2098544A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US11312543B2 (en) | 2015-12-23 | 2022-04-26 | Conopco, Inc. | Closure |
| US11702251B2 (en) | 2015-12-23 | 2023-07-18 | Conopco, Inc. | Closure |
| US11794956B2 (en) | 2015-12-23 | 2023-10-24 | Conopco, Inc. | Closure |
| WO2022028832A1 (en) * | 2020-08-03 | 2022-02-10 | Unilever Ip Holdings B.V. | Adapter |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued | ||
| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 19970616 |