CN113233010B

CN113233010B - Multifunctional beverage device

Info

Publication number: CN113233010B
Application number: CN202110581759.3A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 特里斯坦·麦金泰尔; 亨特·桑德斯
Original assignee: Liberty Wine Co ltd
Current assignee: Liberty Wine Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-09-04
Filing date: 2021-05-26
Publication date: 2022-12-06
Anticipated expiration: 2041-05-26
Also published as: CN113233010A; CN216036260U

Abstract

The present invention provides a multi-functional beverage device comprising: a housing for containing a beverage, the housing comprising a top opening, a bottom opening, and an inner surface; an outer liner surrounding the housing; and a hose comprising a hose connector and an opening for beverage flow. The hose connector mates with a hose storage location on a surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage storage mode; the hose connector mates with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode. The device can be reused and is suitable for home or personal use.

Description

Multifunctional beverage device

Technical Field

The present invention generally relates to a multi-functional device for beverage storage and consumption. In particular, the present invention relates to a multi-functional beverage appliance that can be switched from a beverage storage mode to a beverage consumption mode by moving a hose from a storage location on the surface of the appliance to an opening at the bottom of the appliance, thereby allowing liquid to flow out of the appliance through the hose.

Background

A portable beverage container, such as a bottle, a can or a box, is commonly available on the market, and is usually a simple container, into which a certain beverage is filled by a beverage producer, and when a consumer drinks, a straw adhered to the surface of the container or an additional straw is inserted into a plug hole to drink directly. However, these beverage containers are all disposable containers, and are discarded after drinking, and cannot be reused. Moreover, such disposable containers are only suitable for use by beverage producers and are not suitable for home or self-use storage and use.

Accordingly, a multi-functional beverage apparatus is desired to overcome the above disadvantages.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to provide a multifunctional beverage device, which comprises: a housing for receiving a beverage container, the housing comprising a top opening, a bottom opening, and an inner surface configured to contact the beverage container; an outer liner surrounding the housing; and a hose comprising a hose connection and an opening for the flow of beverage. Wherein the hose connector mates with a hose storage location on a surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage storage mode; the hose connection mates with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

In a further embodiment, the device further comprises a mouthpiece connected to the opening for beverage flow, wherein the mouthpiece mates with the hose storage location on the surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading mode; when the device is in a beverage consumption mode, the mouthpiece is placed in the user's mouth.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional beverage apparatus, comprising: a housing for receiving a beverage container, the housing comprising a top opening, a bottom opening, and an inner surface configured to contact the beverage container; an outer liner surrounding the housing; a hose comprising a hose connection and an opening for beverage flow; and a mouthpiece connected to the opening for the flow of the beverage. Wherein the hose connector and/or the mouthpiece mate with hose storage locations on the surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage storage mode; the hose connection and/or the mouthpiece mate with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading mode and/or a beverage consumption mode.

Preferably, the housing comprises plastic or other synthetic or natural material.

In some embodiments, a portion of the housing tapers toward the bottom opening.

In other embodiments, the housing further comprises one or more inserts located on an inner surface of the housing. In some embodiments, the insert comprises foam.

In some embodiments, a connection ring is further included on a surface of the housing. Preferably, the attachment ring comprises plastic or other synthetic, metallic and/or natural materials.

In some embodiments, a bottom cover coupled to an outer surface of the housing is further included. Preferably, the bottom cover includes a flat surface (or other surface) having a central opening such that the connection of the bottom cover to the outer surface of the housing does not impede liquid flow through the bottom opening of the housing.

In some embodiments, the outer liner comprises an insulating material, such as including but not limited to EVA foam or neoprene.

In some embodiments, the hose comprises a corrugated material.

Preferably, the hose connector includes a rubber O-ring or other seal that forms a water tight seal with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading mode and/or a beverage consumption mode

In some embodiments, the hose connector comprises one or more protrusions on an outer surface of the hose connector.

In some embodiments, the mouthpiece includes one or more protrusions located on an exterior surface of the mouthpiece.

In some embodiments, the hose connection and the suction nozzle have the same design.

In a further embodiment, the hose connection and the suction nozzle are interchangeable, e.g. both are interchangeably connectable to the hose storage location on the surface of the housing and/or to the bottom opening of the housing.

Drawings

The following drawings form part of the present specification to further illustrate aspects of the present disclosure. The drawings highlight exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and are not to be considered as limiting its scope. The disclosure may be better understood by reference to the following drawings in conjunction with the detailed description of specific embodiments presented herein.

Fig. 1 is a front view of an exemplary multi-functional beverage appliance of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a bottom perspective view of an exemplary multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention. As with fig. 1, the multi-functional beverage unit is in a beverage storage mode.

Fig. 3 is a top perspective view of an exemplary multi-purpose beverage appliance of the present invention. As with fig. 1-2, the multi-function beverage unit is in a beverage storage mode.

Fig. 4a-4b are various views of an exemplary multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention. The multi-functional beverage unit is inbase:Sub>A beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode and is shown inbase:Sub>A cross-sectional view atbase:Sub>A-base:Sub>A.

Fig. 5 is a side view of an exemplary multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention. As with fig. 4a-4b, the multi-functional beverage unit is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

Fig. 6 is a bottom perspective view of an exemplary multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention. As with fig. 4a-5, the multi-functional beverage unit is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

Fig. 7a-7e are various views of an exemplary housing for use in the multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention.

Fig. 8a-8e are various views of an exemplary outer liner for use in the multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention.

Fig. 9a-9e are various views of an exemplary hose coupling of the present invention.

Fig. 10a-10c are various views of an exemplary hose of the present invention.

11a-11e are various views of an exemplary suction nozzle of the present invention.

Fig. 12a-12e are various views of an exemplary bottom cover of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a view of an exemplary multi-purpose beverage appliance of the present invention in a beverage storage mode.

Figure 14 is another view of the multi-functional beverage unit shown in figure 13 in a beverage storage mode.

Figure 15 is another view of the multi-purpose beverage unit shown in figure 13 in a beverage storage mode.

Figures 16a-16b show top and side views, respectively, of the multi-functional beverage unit of figure 13 in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

Fig. 17 is a view of the multi-functional beverage unit shown in fig. 13 in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

Fig. 18 is a view of the multi-functional beverage unit shown in fig. 13 in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

Fig. 19a-19b are top (top) and side (bottom) views, respectively, of an exemplary plastic liner of the present invention.

Fig. 20 is a bottom perspective view of the inner plastic liner shown in fig. 19 a.

Figure 21 is a side view of the inner plastic liner shown in figure 19 a.

Figure 22 is a bottom view of the inner plastic liner of figure 19 a.

FIG. 23 is a top perspective view of a hose coupler in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 24 is another view of the hose connector shown in fig. 23.

Fig. 25 is a bottom view of the hose connector of fig. 23.

Fig. 26 is a top view of the hose connector shown in fig. 23.

Fig. 27 is another view of the hose connector shown in fig. 23.

Figure 28 is another view of the hose coupling shown in figure 23.

Detailed Description

Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the embodiments described herein, some preferred methods, compositions, devices, and materials are described herein. However, before the present materials and methods are described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular devices, compositions, methods or protocols described herein as these may vary according to routine experimentation and optimization. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular versions or particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments described herein.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. However, in case of conflict, the present specification, including definitions, will control. Thus, in the context of the embodiments described herein, the following definitions apply.

As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used herein, the term "about" when referring to a value includes certain specific amount variations, such as in some embodiments ± 20%, in some embodiments ± 10%, in some embodiments ± 5%, in some embodiments ± 1, in some embodiments ± 0.5%, in some embodiments ± 0.1%, as these variations are suitable for performing the methods disclosed herein.

As used herein, the terms "comprises," "comprising," and variations thereof, mean the presence of the stated features, elements, method steps, and the like, but do not preclude the presence or addition of other features and elements. Conversely, the term "consisting of … …" and its grammatical variants indicates the presence of the recited features, elements, method steps, etc. and excludes other, less-than-recited features, elements, method steps, etc. The phrase "consisting essentially of … …" means the recited features, elements, method steps, etc., as well as any other features, elements, method steps, etc., that do not materially affect the basic nature of the composition, system, or method. Various embodiments herein use the open for "including". Such embodiments include closed "consisting of and/or" consisting essentially of … "embodiments that may be selected using such words to declare or describe the embodiments.

The terms "user," "user," or "operator," as used herein, refer to an individual using the multi-functional beverage apparatus described herein.

The present invention provides a multi-functional beverage unit for beverage storage and consumption. In some aspects, the multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention includes a housing for containing a beverage. For example, the housing may be of a suitable size and shape to accommodate canned beverages. For example, the housing may be cylindrical with a diameter and length sized to accommodate 12 ounces of canned beverage. In some embodiments, the canned beverage may be stored in the housing for any desired length of time. The canned beverage when stored in the housing is referred to herein as the device being in a "beverage storage mode".

The housing includes a top opening and a bottom opening. The top opening is defined by a top edge, which may be rounded, that facilitates placement of a beverage (e.g., a canned beverage) into the housing. The housing further includes an inner surface. In some embodiments, the inner surface is in direct contact with the beverage placed within the housing. In some embodiments, the housing further comprises one or more inserts on the inner surface. For example, the multi-function beverage device may include one or more foam inserts on an inner surface of the housing to facilitate grasping a beverage placed within the housing. For example, one or more inserts may provide a tight fit of the canned beverage within the housing. For example, if the multi-functional beverage unit is tipped or turned over, the can body may remain within the housing.

In some embodiments, the housing includes one or more notches near the top opening. For example, the housing may include one or more notches in the top edge. Such a recess may be referred to herein as a "finger recess," and this recess facilitates the placement or removal of a beverage (e.g., a canned beverage) within the housing by a user. Alternatively, any suitable number of notches (e.g., 1, 2, or greater than 2) may be provided.

In some embodiments, a portion of the housing tapers toward the bottom opening. For example, a portion of the inner surface of the housing tapers toward the bottom opening to facilitate the flow of liquid from the housing toward the bottom opening. Alternatively, the housing may be tapered at any suitable angle to facilitate the desired fluid flow.

The housing may comprise any suitable material. In some embodiments, the housing comprises plastic.

The multi-functional beverage unit further includes an outer liner surrounding the housing. The term "surrounding" as used herein means at least partially covering the surface of the housing. For example, as shown in the drawings, the outer liner and the housing are each cylindrical. As with the housing, the outer liner includes a top opening and a bottom opening such that the outer liner does not impede beverage placement within the housing or liquid flow out of the bottom opening of the housing. Accordingly, the outer liner surrounds the long cylindrical edge of the housing without covering the top or bottom opening of the housing.

The outer liner may comprise any suitable material. In some embodiments, the outer liner comprises a poor thermally conductive material to prevent heat transfer from the user's hand to the canned beverage contained within the housing. In some embodiments, the outer liner comprises foam. The present invention is not limited to any particular type of foam or insulating material. For example, the outer liner may be EVA foam and the insulating material neoprene or similar material.

The multi-functional beverage unit further includes a hose. In some embodiments, the hose includes a corrugated material such that the hose can expand and contract depending on the intended use of the multi-functional beverage unit. For example, the hose may comprise corrugated plastic material. When the multifunctional beverage device is in the beverage storage mode, the hose can be contracted; and the hose may be expanded to a suitable size when the multi-purpose beverage appliance is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

In some embodiments, the hose comprises a hose connector and an opening for beverage flow. In some embodiments, the hose connector mates with a hose storage location on a surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage storage mode (e.g., when a canned beverage is placed within the housing). The hose storage location may be located on any suitable surface of the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the hose storage location is proximate the top opening of the housing. In some embodiments, the hose storage location protrudes from a top edge of the housing such that the hose can be connected to the hose storage location and stored near an outer cylindrical edge of the multi-functional beverage device. An exemplary arrangement of hose storage locations is shown in the drawings. For example, the hose may be stored on the side of the multi-functional beverage unit so that when the multi-functional beverage unit is in the beverage storage mode, the unit may be placed on a suitable surface without interference from the hose.

The hose storage location may be connected to the hose connection and/or the mouthpiece according to the desired mode of the multi-functional beverage unit. The hose storage location may include a threaded plastic part compatible with a similarly threaded plastic part desired to mate so that rotation of the hose connector and/or the suction nozzle locks the hose connector and/or the suction nozzle into the hose storage location. The presence of one or more protrusions (e.g. wings) on the hose connector and/or the mouthpiece facilitates the user to twist/rotate the component in order to lock it into the hose storage position.

In some embodiments, the hose connector mates with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode. For example, the hose connector may be removed from the hose storage location and fixedly attached to the bottom opening of the housing. The beverage may be poured into the housing such that the liquid flows through the bottom opening and into the hose.

In some embodiments, the hose connector includes an O-ring that forms a water tight seal between the hose connector and the bottom opening of the housing. For example, preferably, the hose connection may comprise a rubber O-ring, whereby the formed water seal will ensure that liquid beverage can flow from the housing through the bottom opening into the hose without leakage.

In some embodiments, the hose connector includes one or more protrusions (e.g., wings) on an outer surface of the hose connector. Such wings facilitate removal of the hose connector from the hose storage location and/or the bottom opening of the housing.

In some embodiments, the multi-functional beverage unit further comprises a mouthpiece connected to the hose. For example, the multi-functional beverage unit may further include a mouthpiece connected to the opening to flow the beverage over the hose. When the device is in the beverage loading mode, the mouthpiece mates with a hose storage location on the housing surface. For example, when a user pours a liquid beverage into the housing (e.g., the multi-function beverage appliance is in a beverage loading mode), the hose connector may be connected to the bottom opening of the housing and the mouthpiece may be connected to the hose storage location. When the user is ready to drink the beverage, the mouthpiece can be removed from the hose storage position and placed in the user's mouth, thereby allowing the liquid beverage to flow from the hose through the mouthpiece and into the user's body. The period of time during which the user drinks the beverage for consumption is referred to herein as the device being in a "beverage consumption mode".

In some embodiments, the mouthpiece includes one or more protrusions on an outer surface thereof. Such protrusions (e.g., wings) can facilitate placement and removal of the nozzle from the hose storage location and/or the bottom opening of the housing.

In some embodiments, the spout and hose connection comprise different parts of a multi-functional beverage unit having different designs and/or characteristics. For example, the hose connector may include a rubber O-ring to provide a water tight seal between the hose connector and the bottom opening of the housing. In contrast, the mouthpiece may not include an O-ring and therefore may not be suitable for direct connection to the bottom opening of the housing. In such an embodiment, it is optimal to connect the hose connector to the bottom opening of the housing during beverage loading. When the hose connection is connected to the bottom opening of the housing, the mouthpiece is connectable to a hose storage position so that the user does not have to hold the mouthpiece during beverage loading. Subsequently, during the beverage consumption mode, the mouthpiece can be taken out of the hose storage position and placed in the mouth of the user.

In other embodiments, the suction nozzle and the hose connection are identical. For example, the suction nozzle and the hose connector may each include a rubber O-ring to provide a water tight seal between the hose connector/suction nozzle and the bottom opening of the housing. In such embodiments, the suction nozzle and the hose connection can be interchangeably connected to the hose connection site and/or the bottom opening of the housing.

In some embodiments, the multi-functional beverage device further comprises a connection ring on a surface of the housing. For example, the multi-functional beverage unit includes a connection ring on the top edge of the housing. The connection ring may comprise plastic. The attachment ring is designed to facilitate attachment of one or more accessories to the multi-function beverage appliance. For example, a lanyard may be connected to the multi-function beverage appliance by a connection loop so that the user can wear the multi-function beverage appliance (e.g., hang around the neck).

In some embodiments, the multi-functional beverage unit further comprises a bottom cap connected to an outer surface of the housing. The bottom cover may be coupled to the bottom outer surface of the case as shown in the drawings. The bottom cover may be of a suitable shape and size to fit securely over the bottom exterior surface of the housing (e.g., a rounded bottom exterior surface). The bottom cap includes a planar surface having a central opening such that the bottom cap is coupled to the outer surface of the housing without impeding the flow of liquid through the bottom opening of the housing. The bottom cover may be attached to the bottom outer surface of the housing by screws (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more than 5 screws). The bottom cover may include one or more decorative indicia.

The multi-functional beverage apparatus described herein may be applied to store and/or beverage-consuming beverages. For example, by placing a beverage (e.g., a canned beverage) into the housing to serve as a beverage storage device. During beverage storage (e.g., "beverage storage mode"), the hose may be stored on the side of the multi-functional beverage unit by connecting the hose connector to a hose storage location. In some embodiments, when the hose connection and the mouthpiece comprise the same design, the mouthpiece may optionally be connected to a hose storage position during a beverage storage mode.

When a user desires to consume a beverage through a funnel member (e.g., "beverage consumption mode"), the user may remove the hose connector from the hose storage position and connect it to the bottom opening of the housing. In some embodiments, the user may choose to connect the suction nozzle to a hose storage location. The user may pour the beverage into the housing. Preferably, the housing may be tapered so that beverage flows from the housing through the bottom opening into the hose. The hose connection may comprise an O-ring, whereby the water-tight seal is formed to ensure that no liquid leakage occurs when the liquid beverage flows from the housing to the hose. The user can remove the mouthpiece from the hose storage location and place the mouthpiece into the mouth to drink the beverage.

In other embodiments where the hose connector and the mouthpiece are the same component (e.g., both the hose connector and the mouthpiece can form a water tight seal with the bottom opening of the housing), both the hose connector and the mouthpiece can be connected to the hose storage location and/or the bottom opening during beverage loading and/or beverage consumption. For example, when a user pours a beverage into the housing (e.g., when the device is in a "beverage loading mode"), the mouthpiece may be connected to the bottom opening of the housing and the hose connection is connected to the hose connection location. The user can remove the hose connector from the hose storage position and place the hose connector in the mouth for drinking the beverage. Alternatively, when the user pours the beverage into the housing, the hose connector may be connected to the bottom opening of the housing, the mouthpiece is connected to the hose connection location, and the user may remove the mouthpiece from the hose storage location and place the mouthpiece in the inlet to drink the beverage.

The following sections provide exemplary embodiments of the present invention and should not be considered limiting of its scope with respect to alternative embodiments not explicitly described herein.

Example 1

The present embodiment provides an exemplary multi-functional beverage unit for beverage storage and/or beverage consumption, comprising a mouthpiece 5 and a hose connection 3. The suction nozzle 5 and the hose connection 3 differ in that: the hose connection 3 forms a water-tight seal with the bottom opening 10 of the housing 1, whereas the suction nozzle 5 does not. Various views, components and features of the multi-functional beverage unit are shown in fig. 1-12 e.

Fig. 1-3 are various views of the multi-purpose beverage appliance in a beverage storage mode. Wherein the hose 4 is stored at the side of the device by being connected to a hose storage location 9 on the surface of the housing 1 by means of a hose connection 3. While the suction nozzle 5 is exposed at the bottom of the hose 4.

Fig. 4a-6 are various views of the multi-functional beverage unit in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode. Wherein the hose 4 is connected to the multi-functional beverage unit by the hose connection 3 being connected to the bottom opening 10 of the housing 1. Wherein the hose 4 is connected to the housing 1 by means of a hose connection 3 to a bottom opening 10 of the housing 1. The mouthpiece 5 can be placed in the mouth of a user to cause beverage to flow from the housing 1 through the bottom opening into the hose and ultimately into the user's mouth. A portion of the housing 1 is tapered to facilitate the flow of liquid into the bottom opening 10 of the housing 1.

The hose connection 3 and the suction nozzle 5 each comprise one or more protrusions 12 to facilitate twisting/rotation by the user. The multi-functional beverage unit comprises an outer liner 2 surrounding the cylindrical edge of the housing 1. The multi-functional beverage device includes a connection ring 8 on an outer edge of the housing 1. In particular, the housing 1 comprises one or more inserts 6 on the inner surface of the housing 1. The multi-functional beverage unit comprises a bottom cap 7, which bottom cap 7 is formed with a central opening so that the liquid flow from the bottom opening 10 is not interrupted. The multi-purpose beverage unit further comprises one or more recesses 11 to facilitate placement and/or removal of a beverage (e.g. a canned beverage) within the housing 1.

Fig. 7a-7e are various views of an exemplary housing 1 for use in the multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention. The housing 1 comprises a bottom opening 10. The housing 1 includes a hose storage location 9 on the surface. In certain embodiments, the housing 1 includes one or more inserts 6 to securely hold one, e.g., 12 ounce, canned beverage. In a particular embodiment, the housing 1 comprises a connection ring 8. In some embodiments, the housing 1 includes a plurality of recesses 11 through which a user can place his or her fingers within the housing to facilitate insertion and removal of the canned beverage from the housing.

Fig. 8a-8e are various views of an exemplary outer liner 2 for use in the multi-functional beverage unit of the present invention.

Fig. 9a-9e are various views of an exemplary hose connector 3 according to the invention. The hose connector 3 comprises a rubber O-ring which forms a water-tight seal between the hose connector 3 and the bottom opening 10 of the housing 1. The hose connector 3 comprises at least one protrusion 12, also referred to herein as a "wing", by means of which protrusion 12 the hose connector 3 can be removed by a user from the bottom opening 10 and/or the hose storage position 9.

Fig. 10a-10c are various views of an exemplary hose 4 of the present invention.

Fig. 11a-11e are various views of an exemplary suction nozzle 5 of the present invention.

Fig. 12a-12e are various views of an exemplary bottom cover 7 of the present invention.

Example 2

The present embodiments provide an exemplary multi-functional beverage appliance for beverage storage and/or beverage consumption. The device comprises a suction nozzle 5 and a hose connection 3 which have identical parts and are interchangeable. Since both the suction nozzle 5 and the hose connection 3 form a watertight seal with the bottom opening 10 of the housing 1, they can be used interchangeably to connect to the hose storage location 9 or the bottom opening 10. Various views, components and features of the multi-functional beverage unit are shown in fig. 13-28.

Although the present disclosure has been described in connection with certain preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the claims should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in the relevant fields are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A multi-functional beverage appliance comprising:

a housing for receiving a beverage container, the housing comprising a top opening, a bottom opening, and an inner surface configured to contact the beverage container;

an outer liner surrounding the housing; and

a hose comprising a hose connector and an opening for beverage flow;

the method is characterized in that: the hose connector mates with a hose storage location on a surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage storage mode; the hose connector mates with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading and/or beverage consumption mode.

2. The multi-functional beverage unit according to claim 1, further comprising: a spout connected to the opening for beverage flow, wherein the spout mates with the hose storage location on the surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading mode; when the device is in a beverage consumption mode, the mouthpiece is placed in the mouth of a user.

3. A multi-functional beverage appliance comprising:

an outer liner surrounding the housing;

a hose comprising a hose connector and an opening for beverage flow; and

a mouthpiece connected to the opening for the flow of beverage;

the method is characterized in that: the hose connector and/or the mouthpiece mate with a hose storage location on the surface of the housing when the device is in a beverage storage mode; the hose connection and/or the mouthpiece mate with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading mode and/or a beverage consumption mode.

4. A multi-purpose beverage apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the housing comprises plastic.

5. A multi-purpose beverage apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: a portion of the housing tapers toward the bottom opening.

6. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the housing also includes one or more inserts located on an inner surface of the housing.

7. The multi-functional beverage unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: the insert comprises foam.

8. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: further comprising a connection ring on a surface of the housing.

9. A multi-purpose beverage apparatus as recited in claim 8, wherein: the connection ring comprises plastic.

10. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the bottom cover is connected with the outer surface of the shell.

11. The multi-functional beverage unit according to claim 10, characterized in that: the bottom cap includes a planar surface having a central opening such that coupling of the bottom cap to the outer surface of the housing does not impede liquid flow through the bottom opening of the housing.

12. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the outer liner comprises EVA foam.

13. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the hose includes a corrugated material.

14. A multi-purpose beverage apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the hose connection comprises a rubber O-ring forming a water tight seal with the bottom opening of the housing when the device is in a beverage loading mode and/or a beverage consumption mode.

15. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: the hose connector comprises one or more protrusions on an outer surface of the hose connector.

16. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in claim 2 or 3, wherein: the mouthpiece includes one or more protrusions located on an outer surface of the mouthpiece.

17. A multi-functional beverage unit as defined in claim 2 or 3, wherein: the hose connection and the suction nozzle have the same design.

18. The multi-functional beverage unit according to claim 17, characterized in that: the hose connection and the suction nozzle are interchangeably connectable to the hose storage location on the surface of the housing and/or to the bottom opening of the housing.