CN111977161A

CN111977161A - Anti-overflow bottle

Info

Publication number: CN111977161A
Application number: CN202010434715.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 约瑟夫·丹尼尔·哈基姆; 卡罗琳·玛丽·布朗
Original assignee: Adama International Co ltd
Current assignee: Adama International Co ltd
Priority date: 2019-05-22
Filing date: 2020-05-21
Publication date: 2020-11-24
Also published as: US20200367676A1; EP3741267A1

Abstract

The disclosed spill-resistant bottle (10) includes a container (22) adapted to contain a liquid and a lid (12) for securing to the container (22). The lid (12) has a base (16), a rotator (14), a twister (32), and a seal (20). The base (16) is configured with channels (30) and posts (18). The column (18) has at least one outlet (28) for directing liquid out of the container (22). The rotator (14) has a slot (62) and the twister (32) has a complementary protrusion (60) for converting rotational motion of the rotator (14) into vertical motion of the twister (32). The rotator (14) moves vertically from an open state to a closed state and then to a removable state. The seal (20) is secured to the twister (32) and is adapted to cover the channel (30) to prevent liquid from flowing out of the container (22) when in the closed state.

Description

Anti-overflow bottle

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 62/851,353, filed on 5/22/2019, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Technical Field

The present invention relates generally to drinking devices and containers, and more particularly to spill-resistant bottles.

Background

Since the invention of drinking devices such as cups and bottles, people have been plagued by the problem of spillage. Accordingly, it is well known in the art that there is a need for a spill-free or spill-proof bottle. One approach is to provide the cap with a spout or opening and a valve to control the flow of liquid through the opening. An example of a successful prior art method of spill-proof drinking devices is U.S. patent No. 6,321,931. Other examples of spill-proof drinking devices are disclosed in U.S. patent nos. 6,102,245 and 6,116,457. The disadvantage of these methods is that they do not have an open design, as the user can only drink from the nozzle. In the open design or 360 design, the user can drink from any location along the rim of the drinking device. The prior art spill proof drinking devices can be problematic if the user is unable to see the device when attempting to drink, for example, when driving a motor vehicle. In those cases, the user often has to divert attention from the task at hand in order to properly orient the drinking device so that the nozzle is properly aligned with the user's mouth. This has created a need for an anti-spill drinking device that can be used in an open or 360 design. Various prior art solutions provide openings at the periphery or rim of the drinking device which, together with a valve, provide a spill proof drinking device, such as a bottle or cup, allowing a user to drink from any location on the rim or rim of the lid of the drinking device. Examples of such devices are shown in U.S. patent nos. 5,890,619, 6,202,877, 7,549,556, 7,832,600, 8,025,178, 8,418,876, 8,453,870, 9,149,138, and 9,241,588. These prior patents have several drawbacks. For example, several of the devices disclosed in these prior patents have complex valve structures that are difficult to maintain clean and in a clean condition. Another problem with prior art drinking devices is that they do not provide a tight seal and may leak. Another problem with various prior art drinking devices is that they are not ergonomically designed and are inconvenient to use. Some of the drinking devices disclosed in these prior patents create another problem when emptied soon. In order for the drinking device to work properly when it is empty, it must be almost straight down, making an awkward drinking angle. Another drawback of the drinking devices disclosed in these prior patents is that they have multiple parts that may be difficult to assemble or disassemble. This is a problem, whether when initially assembled by the manufacturer or when assembled by the user in situations where the drinking device must be cleaned. This also makes it difficult for the user to clean the various parts. Accordingly, there exists a heretofore unaddressed need in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies.

Disclosure of Invention

The present disclosure provides an anti-spill bottle that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. The spill-resistant bottle of the present invention includes a container adapted to contain a liquid and a lid for securing to the container. The lid has a base, a rotator, a twister, and a seal. The substrate is configured with channels and pillars. The column has at least one outlet for delivering liquid out of the vessel. The rotator has slots and the twister has complementary protrusions for converting the rotational motion of the rotator into vertical motion of the twister. A seal is secured to the twister and is used to cap the channel to prevent liquid from flowing out of the spill-proof bottle. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the handle is secured to the lid. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the twister has an open state, a closed state, and a removable state. In another embodiment of the spill resistant bottle of the present invention, the channel is for receiving a twister and a rotator. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the seal is removably secured to the twister. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the seal is permanently secured to the twister.

In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the spill-resistant bottle comprises a container adapted to contain a liquid and a lid. The container has a sidewall, a neck adjacent the sidewall, and an opening defined by the neck. The lid has a base, a rotator, a twister, and a seal. The cap is adapted to be secured to the neck of the container. The lid base has a channel and a post. The column has at least one outlet for feeding liquid out of the container. The rotator is for resting within the channel and has an inner wall with a groove. The rotator is used for rotating. The twister is for resting within the rotator and has an outer wall with a tongue that fits within a groove of the rotator. The twister is adapted to move vertically within the rotator. The twister has an annular projection that covers the outer wall. A seal is secured to the annular projection and is adapted to cover the passage to prevent liquid from flowing from the container. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the rotator further comprises a flange, and the twister further comprises a track, the flange and the track having complementary projections. In another embodiment of the spill resistant bottle of the present invention, the channel is for receiving a twister and a rotator. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the seal is removably secured to the twister. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the seal is permanently secured to the twister. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the container neck and the cap have complementary threads for securing the cap to the container. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the post includes a plurality of outlets.

In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the spill-resistant bottle comprises a container adapted to contain a liquid and a lid. The container has a sidewall, a neck adjacent the sidewall, and an opening defined by the neck. The lid has a base, a rotator, a twister, and a seal. The cap is adapted to be secured to the neck of the container. The cover base is configured with channels and posts. The column has at least one outlet for directing liquid out of the container. The rotator is for resting within the channel and has an inner wall with a groove. The twister is for resting within the rotator and has an outer wall with a tongue that fits within a groove of the rotator. The twister and the rotator are for rotating, and the twister is for moving vertically within the rotator. The annular projection is adjacent the twister outer wall. A seal is secured to the annular projection and is adapted to cover the passage to prevent liquid from flowing from the container. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the post includes a plurality of outlets. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the rotator further comprises a flange and the twister further comprises a track, the flange and track having complementary projections. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the container neck and the cap have complementary threads for securing the cap to the container. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the seal is removably secured to the twister. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the seal is permanently secured to the twister. In another embodiment of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, the post is seated within the channel.

Advantages of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention include elimination of complex fluid control structures by providing a combination of easy-to-use, easy-to-assemble, easy-to-disassemble, and easy-to-clean parts. Another advantage of the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention includes a tight seal between the interior and exterior of the container so that the liquid contents do not spill. Another advantage is that the user does not have to raise the drinking bottle well above the horizontal angle formed between the drinking bottle and the user, thereby avoiding the need to create an awkward drinking angle. These and other advantages will become apparent from the drawings and the detailed description that follows.

Other systems, devices, methods, features and advantages will be, or will become, apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the present disclosure, and be protected by the accompanying claims.

Drawings

Many aspects of the disclosure can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

FIG. 1 is an anti-spill bottle of the present invention shown in the closed position;

FIG. 2 is the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention shown in an open condition;

FIG. 3 is the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention shown in a removable condition;

FIG. 4 is a cap for practicing the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention showing the various components in exploded view;

FIG. 5 is a cross-section of the anti-spill bottle of the present invention shown along line 3-3 of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a cross-section of the anti-spill bottle of the present invention shown along line 4-4 of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a cross-section of the anti-spill bottle of the present invention shown along line 5-5 of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is a top view of a base for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a base for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of a base for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention;

FIG. 11 is a perspective cross-sectional view of the base for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention, taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a flat cross-sectional view of the base for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a side view of a twister for use with the spill resistant bottle of the present invention;

fig. 14 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of a twister for an anti-spill bottle of the present invention;

FIG. 15 is a bottom perspective view of a seal for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention;

FIG. 16 is a side perspective view of a seal for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention;

FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of a seal for the spill-resistant bottle of the present invention; and

fig. 18 is a bottom perspective view of a spinner for an anti-spill bottle of the present invention.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to a description of the embodiments as illustrated in the drawings. While several embodiments are described in conjunction with these drawings, there is no intent to limit the disclosure to the embodiment or embodiments disclosed herein. On the contrary, the intent is to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents.

Referring now to fig. 1, an anti-spill bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted in the closed position. The anti-spill bottle 10 has three states: an open state shown in fig. 2, a closed state shown in fig. 1, and a removable state shown in fig. 3. For the closed state, a tight seal is provided so that liquid does not leak from the container. The spill-resistant bottle 10 has a lid 12 and a container 22 adapted to contain water, sports drinks and the like. The cover 12 has a rotator 14, a twister 32 (shown in fig. 4) and a base 16. The rotator 14 surrounds the twister 32 such that it is hidden from view in the closed state or configuration. The spinner 14 is housed within a base 16. The base 16 is used to secure the lid 12 to the container 22. The spinner 14 has a lip edge or rim 34 for the user to place in his or her mouth for drinking. Seal 20 is placed between bottom edge 36 of rim 34 and post 18. The seal 20 is formed as an assembly of a twister 32. The container 22 is provided with a sidewall 24 to form a liquid containment area inside the spill-resistant bottle 10. In alternative embodiments, containers of various sizes and shapes may or may not be used with the handle, as is known to those skilled in the art. The spinner 14 is rotatable relative to the base 16 and the container 22. A user grasps the spinner 14 at the gripping surface 26 and places the anti-spill bottle 10 in an open state or configuration (shown in fig. 2) by rotating the spinner 14 in a counterclockwise direction, permitting the user to drink the liquid in the container 22, and places the anti-spill bottle 10 in a removable state or configuration (shown in fig. 3) by rotating the spinner 14 in a clockwise direction, permitting the user to remove the lid 12 for refilling the container 22 or cleaning the various components.

Referring now to fig. 2, the anti-spill bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted in an open state. After the user has rotated the spinner 14 in the counterclockwise direction, the seal 20 of the twister 32 has been lowered along the post 18 in the channel 30, thereby revealing the exit 28 and the channel 30. The post 18 is provided with one or more outlets 28 that are in fluid communication with the container 22 such that when the anti-spill bottle 10 is in the open state, liquid flows out of the container 22 through the one or more outlets 28 along the channel 30 and can then be sipped from the anti-spill bottle 10 by a user placing their mouth on the rim 34. In a preferred embodiment, the posts 18 are part of the substrate 16.

Referring now to fig. 3, the anti-spill bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted in a removable state. The user, having rotated the spinner 14 in a clockwise direction and advanced through the closed state as shown in fig. 1, will force the spinner 14 to peel away from the base 16 along with the twister 32 and be completely removed from both the base 16 and the container 22.

Referring now to fig. 4, a cap 12 for the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted in an exploded view to illustrate the various components. The base 16 has a face 38 defining an annular region for attaching the lid 12 to the container 22. Ring 40 is disposed between a container upper surface 42 (fig. 5) of container 22 and a void 44 of base 16 to form a fluid-tight seal between container 22 and lid 12, base 16 having an upper surface 46 with a track 48. The upper base surface 46 is annular in the preferred embodiment and defines the channel 30 around the post 18. The track 48 and flange 50 (shown in fig. 5-7) on the rotator 14 have complementary projections 80 for mating with each other. The twister 32 has an annular protrusion 52 adjacent to a twister ring 54. The twister ring 54 has a twister outer wall 56 and a twister inner wall 58. A tab 60 is mounted on the twister outer wall 56 to travel in a slot 62 (shown in fig. 7) of the rotator 14 to guide the vertical movement of the twister 32. The seal 20 is adapted to fit over the annular projection 52 to provide a tight seal between the container 22 and the lid 12. In one embodiment, seal 20 is removable, as shown in FIG. 4, but in an alternative embodiment, seal 20 may be permanently affixed to annular projection 52. For example, constructing the twister 32 and the annular protrusion 52 outside of the PPSU permits the seal 20 to be over-molded when constructed of silicone, thereby forming a permanent bond between the seal 20 and the annular protrusion 52. The spinner 14 includes a shaft 64 and a shaft opening 66. The shaft inner wall 68 has a slot 62 (shown in fig. 7) for receiving the tab 60. The shaft 64 of the rotator 14 is sized such that the shaft 64 and the twister ring 54 rest within the channel 30 of the base 16.

Referring now to fig. 5, a cross-section of the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention in the closed state is depicted along line 3-3 of fig. 1. The lid 12 is secured to the container 22 using complementary base threads 70 and container threads 72. The container 22 has a neck 74 defining a container opening 76. In a preferred embodiment, the container threads 72 are built on an outer surface of the neck 74 and the complementary base threads 72 are built on an in-plane surface 78 of the face 38. The ring 40 is positioned above the upper container surface 42 formed on the neck 74. The rotator 14 is shown with the flange 50 mated with the track 48 along the complementary protrusion 80. The projections 80 are sized such that the force holding the spinner 14 and twister 32 to the base 16 is slightly less than the vertical force generated by rotating the spinner 12 into a removable state. In a preferred embodiment, the preferred holding force between the substrates is typically determined by sizing the protrusions using a trial and error approach. It was preferably determined that when the spinner 14 and the twister 32 were constructed of polypropylene, an overlap in the range of 0.010 "to 0.020" was sufficient to hold the spinner 14 to the twister 32, but would result in a release when the spinner 14 was rotated into the removed state. The column 18 has an outlet 28 formed therein. The twister 32 has a groove 82 complementary to a tongue 84. The groove 82 is curved such that as the spinner 14 rotates, the tenon 84 travels along the groove 82 and imparts vertical motion to the twister 32.

Referring now to fig. 6, a cross-section of the overfill prevention bottle 10 of the present invention in the open condition shown along line 4-4 of fig. 2 is depicted. By comparing fig. 5 and 6, it can be observed how the combination of the rotator 14, the twister 32 and the base 16 serves to transition the spill proof bottle 10 from the closed state of fig. 5 to the open state of fig. 6. By rotating the spinner 14 in a counterclockwise direction, the groove 82 of the spinner 32 is forced to travel along the tongue 84 on the post 18, thereby converting the rotational motion of the spinner 14 into vertical motion of the spinner 32. When the twister 32 is moved in the channel 30 away from the post top 86, the outlet 28 is exposed so that liquid in the container 22 can flow out of the spill-resistant bottle 10 and so that a user can drink.

Referring now to fig. 7, a cross-section of the anti-spill bottle 10 of the present invention in a removable state is depicted along line 5-5 of fig. 3. By comparing fig. 5, 6 and 7, it can be observed how the combination of the rotator 14, the twister 32 and the base 16 serves to transition the spill-resistant bottle 10 from the open state of fig. 6 to the closed state of fig. 5 and then to the removable state of fig. 7. By rotating the spinner 14 in a clockwise direction, the groove 82 of the spinner 32 is forced to travel along the tongue 84 on the post 18, thereby converting the rotational motion of the spinner 14 into vertical motion of the spinner 32. The seal 20 of the twister 32 rises above the column top 86 and the tab 60 traveling in the slot 62 reaches the top of the slot 62, thereby applying an upward force to the rotator 14. The upward force causes the rails 48 and flanges 50 to disengage, thereby permitting the spinner 14 and the twister 32 to be removed from the lid 12 and the spill-resistant bottle 10. Once removed from the lid 12, the spinner 14 and the twister 32 may be separated for cleaning.

Referring now to fig. 8, a top view of the base 16 for the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted. Fig. 8 best illustrates the structure and arrangement of the tenon 84 along the post 18. The tongue 84 is sized to complementarily fit the groove 82 of the twister 32. An extension 88 is secured to one end of the tenon 84 to assist in the molding process.

Referring now to fig. 9, a top perspective view of the base 16 for the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted. Base 16 has an upper base surface 46 with tracks 48. The upper base surface 46 is annular and defines an outer edge 90 of the channel 30. The outer edge 90, together with the post top edge 92 of the post 18, defines the boundary of the channel 30. The post 18 is shown with an exit 28 and a tenon 24.

Referring now to fig. 10, a bottom perspective view of the base 16 for the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted. Base 16 is shown with base opening 94 in fluid communication with the contents of container 22. The base threads 70 are shown on the in-plane surface 78 and complementarily mate with the container threads 72.

Referring now to fig. 11, a perspective cross-sectional view of the base 16 for the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted along line 9-9 of fig. 10. The base 16 is shown with the post 18 with the outlet 28 and the base opening 94. The post 18 is shown with a post outer wall 96 to which the tenon 84 is secured. The column inner wall 98 is in fluid communication with the liquid contents of the container 22. The post top 86 includes a post top edge 92 that cooperates with the outer edge 90 to form a spill-proof fitment with the seal 20 to prevent liquid contents of the container 22 from flowing out of the spill-proof bottle 10. Base 16 also has an upper base surface 46 on which rails 48 are secured. The track 48 includes a complementary protrusion 80 that engages the complementary protrusion 80 on the flange 50 to form a tight seal between the base 16 and the spinner 14. The in-plane surface 78 includes base threads 70 for attaching the lid 12 to the container 22. The in-plane surface 78 also contains a void 44 for receiving the ring 40 for forming a leak-proof seal between the base 16 and the container 22. The post outer wall 96 and the base inner wall 100 together define the channel 30.

Referring now to fig. 12, a flat cross-sectional view of the base 16 for the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted along line 9-9 of fig. 10. The base 16 is shown with the post 18 with the outlet 28 and the base opening 94. The post 18 is shown with a post outer wall 96 to which the tenon 84 is secured. The column inner wall 98 is in fluid communication with the liquid contents of the container 22. The post top 86 includes a post top edge 92 that cooperates with the outer edge 90 to form a spill-proof fitment with the seal 20 to prevent liquid contents of the container 22 from flowing out of the spill-proof bottle 10. Base 16 also has an upper base surface 46 on which rails 48 are secured. The track 48 includes a complementary protrusion 80 that engages the complementary protrusion 80 on the flange 50 to form a tight seal between the base 16 and the spinner 14. The in-plane surface 78 includes base threads 70 for attaching the lid 12 to the container 22. The in-plane surface 78 also contains a void 44 for receiving the ring 40 for forming a leak-proof seal between the base 16 and the container 22. The post outer wall 96 and the base inner wall 100 together define the channel 30.

Referring now to fig. 13 and 14, there are depicted side and perspective views, respectively, showing the external and internal structure of a twister 32 for use with the spill resistant bottle 10 of the present invention. In one embodiment, the twister 32 includes an annular protrusion 52 for receiving the seal 20. The annular projection 52 includes a projection outer wall 110 and a projection inner wall 112 for receiving the seal 20 to form a tight fit on the twister 32. In another embodiment, not shown, the seal 20 may be secured to the twister 22. For example, where the twister 32 is comprised of PPSU, the silicone seal 20 may be permanently affixed to it, as is well known to those skilled in the art. Alternatively, a removable seal 20 is provided, enabling easy replacement in the event that the seal 20 is worn or otherwise unsuitable for further use in the spill-resistant bottle 10. The twister ring 54 has a twister outer wall 56 on which a protrusion 60 is constructed. The twister ring 54 also has a twister inner wall 58 in which a groove 82 is built. The tabs 60 cooperate with the slots 62 of the spinner 14 to facilitate vertical movement of the twister 32. The tongue 84 and groove 82 of the base 16 cooperate with the post 18 to also assist in the vertical movement of the twister 32. As the spinner 14 rotates, rotational motion is transmitted to the tab 60, which then transmits the rotational motion to the twister 32. As the twister 32 rotates, the groove 82 rides along the tongue 84, imparting vertical motion to the twister 32.

Referring now to fig. 15, 16 and 17, bottom, side and top perspective views, respectively, of a seal 20 for use with the spill-resistant bottle 10 of the present invention are depicted. The annular opening 102 of the seal 20 is configured to fit over the annular projection 52 of the twister 32. In one embodiment, seal 20 is removably fitted to twister 32. In another embodiment, not shown, the seal 20 may be permanently secured to the twister 32. In a preferred embodiment, the seal 20 is constructed of Silicone available from Watcher Silicone, Myovive, or Shinetsu. The seal 20 includes a sealing face 104 with a sealing edge 106. Sealing edge 106 is used to form a fluid-tight fit or seal with column outer edge 90 and column top edge 92. The seal 20 is also provided with a seal shaft 108 for forming a tight fit around a nose outer wall 110 and a nose inner wall 112.

Referring now to fig. 18, a bottom perspective view of the spinner 14 for the spill resistant bottle 10 of the present invention is depicted. The spinner 14 is shown with a gripping surface 26. In a preferred embodiment, the gripping surface 26 is exposed to the user and is adapted to be gripped by the user and rotated in either a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. As the rotator 14 rotates, the slot 62 presses against the protrusion 60 of the twister 32, thereby imparting rotational motion to the twister 62. The height of the slot 62 is selected such that when the twister 32 is moved vertically, the tab 60 reaches the top 114, thereby applying a vertical motion to the rotator 14, forcing the flange 50 to disconnect from the ring 40, such that the rotator 14 and the twister 32 are separated from the base 16.

While exemplary embodiments have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that several changes, modifications, or alterations to the disclosure as described may be made. Accordingly, all such changes, modifications and alterations should be seen as within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An anti-spill bottle (10), comprising:

a container (22) adapted to contain a liquid;

a lid (12) for securing to the container (22), the lid (12) having a base (16), a rotator (14), a twister (32), and a seal (20),

the base (16) is configured with a channel (30) and a post (18), the post (18) having at least one outlet (28) for passing liquid out of the container (22), the spinner (14) having a slot (62) and the twister (32) having a complementary protrusion (60) for converting rotational motion of the spinner (14) into vertical motion of the twister (32), the seal (20) being secured to the twister (32) and for capping the channel (30) to prevent liquid from flowing out of the spill-proof bottle (10).

2. The no-spill bottle (10) of claim 1, further comprising a handle secured to the lid (12).

3. The overfill prevention bottle (10) of claim 1, wherein said twister (32) has an open state, a closed state, and a removable state.

4. The overfill prevention bottle (10) of claim 1, wherein said channel (30) is for receiving said twister (32) and said rotator (14).

5. Anti-spill bottle (10) according to claim 1, wherein the seal (20) is removably fastened to the twister (32).

6. The no-spill bottle (10) of claim 1, wherein the seal (20) is permanently secured to the twister (32).

7. The no-spill bottle (10) of claim 1, wherein the rotator (14) further comprises a flange (50) and the twister (36) further comprises a track (48), the flange (50) and track (48) having complementary projections (80).

8. The overfill prevention bottle (10) of claim 1, wherein the neck (74) and the cap (12) have complementary threads (70, 72) for securing said cap (12) to said container (22).

9. The no-spill bottle (10) of claim 1, further comprising a post (18) having a plurality of outlets (28).

10. The no-spill bottle (10) of claim 1, wherein the rotational movement of the rotator (14) imparts a vertical movement to the twister (36).