DK179998B1

DK179998B1 - Disposable cocktail shaker

Info

Publication number: DK179998B1
Application number: DKPA201870313A
Authority: DK
Inventors: Langgaard Jesper
Original assignee: Langgaard Jesper
Priority date: 2018-05-25
Filing date: 2018-05-25
Publication date: 2020-01-15
Also published as: DK201870313A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a disposable shaker comprising a) a first body configured as a drinking glass, and comprising a first cavity, and a first rim; b) a second body comprising a second rim, and a second cavity configured with multiple com partments; wherein each compartment comprises a cocktail ingredient of a cocktail to be prepared; wherein the first body and the second body are releasably attached to one another such that the first and second rims are positioned close to each other; and c) a tear-off or peel-off sleeve covering at least the upper part of the first rim.

Description

Disposable cocktail shaker

Technical field of the invention

The present invention relates to the field of disposable cocktail shakers.

Background of the invention

Disposable cocktail shakers are known in many different embodiments, and substantially consisting of containers made of a bottom part, an upper part, and where the upper part is configured with a pouring spout or lip. However, only a few of them are configured for preparing single cocktails with multiple ingredients, and none of the latter are configured such that the cocktail can be enjoyed directly from the shaker.

Object of the Invention

The objective of the present invention is to provide a disposable shaker for preparing single cocktails with multiple ingredients that can be enjoyed directly from the shaker.

Description of the Invention

A first aspect of the present invention relates to a disposable shaker comprising:

- a first body configured as a drinking glass, and comprising a first cavity, and a first rim;

- a second body comprising a second rim, and a second cavity configured with multiple compartments; wherein each compartment comprises a cocktail ingredient of a cocktail to be prepared;

wherein the first body and the second body are releasably attached to one another such that the first and second rims are positioned close to each other; and

- a tear-off or peel-off sleeve covering at least the upper part of the first rim's (220) outer face.

In the present context, the term “rim” is to be understood as the upper open part of the first or second body, i.e. the opposite end than the bottom closed part.

In the present context, the term “peel-off sleeve” is to be understood as a sleeve that can be removed by peeling it off, during normal use, without damaging the sleeve. Such a sleeve may e.g. be an elongate sheet or tape or strip or ribbon with two ends, and where one of the ends may function as a tab adapted for grabbing with precision grip. In this way, the sleeve may simply be peeled off. The back side of the sleeve may be completely or partly coated with an adhesive, and the front side of the sleeve may be used as a label.

In the present context, the term “tear-off sleeve” is to be understood as a sleeve that can be removed by tearing it off, during normal use, thereby damaging the sleeve. Such a sleeve may e.g. be an elongate sheet or tape or strip or ribbon with two ends, and where one of the ends may function as a tab adapted for grabbing with precision grip. The sleeve may comprise one or more perforation lines. In this way, the sleeve may simply be torn off. The back side of the sleeve may be completely or partly coated with an adhesive, and the front side of the sleeve may be used as a label.

By using the shaker according to the present invention, the first body and the second body may be attached to one another to form a shaker, and with the second body facing the table top. The cocktail ingredients are then mixed by shaking the shaker. As the shaking process is finished, the shaker is positioned upside down, such that the first body is positioned on the table top. The tear-off or peel-off sleeve covering at least the upper part of the first rim is then removed, the second body, now being the upper part, is discarded, and the cocktail is served in the first body, now being the lower part. The tear-off or peel-off sleeve serves three purposes. First, is serves as a label disclosing the type of cocktail, and the ingredients. Secondly, it serves to hold the first and second body together during display in a store or bar. Thirdly, it keeps the upper part of the first rim sterile, thereby allowing a user to drink from the first body without risk of being exposed to dirt and germs. The tear-off or peel-off sleeve may be made from any material suitable for such use, such as paper or plastic. In one or more embodiments, the tear-off or peel-off is a shrink sleeve.

In the present context, the term “disposable” indicates that the shaker is constructed in a manner consistent with single-use, including choice of materials, thickness of materials, and/or writing or other marking discouraging re-use.

In the present context, the term “drinking glass” shall mean any container or utensil similar to a drinking glass, whether or not the same is made of glass and used for drinking. The term “drinking glass” particularly includes all transparent drinking vessels made from glass and other materials, such as transparent plastics, and also any article simulating a drinking glass. The term “transparent” means allowing the transmission of light in the visible region, preferably having a visible light transmittance of 50% or more with a 1 mm material thickness.

In one or more embodiments, at least a part of the walls of the first body is made from a transparent material, such as poly-methyl methacrylate, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, isophthalic acid modified polyethylene terephthalate, glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, acrylic, polyacetate, cellulose acetate, polycarbonate, nylon, glass, polyvinyl chloride, and mixtures thereof.

In one or more embodiments, the first body is configured as a stemmed drinking glass.

In one or more embodiments, the first body is positioned upside down on the second body, and wherein the second rim is positioned within the first cavity, thereby releasably attaching the first body to the second body. The configuration allows the user to see how to assemble the shaker.

In one or more embodiments, a bottom part of the second body is positioned within the first cavity. This configuration allows for the disposable shakers to be stackable, when presented in a cocktail bar or convenience store.

In one or more embodiments, a bottom part of the second body is positioned within the first cavity, and wherein the tear-off or peel-off sleeve is covering at least a part of the first and second rims. Thereby, the first and second bodies are fixed together.

In one or more embodiments, the second body comprises dividing walls for dividing the cavity into multiple compartments.

In one or more embodiments, the second body comprises a lid, e.g. configured as a foil or membrane, such as a peelable foil or membrane. The flat lid allows for securing the cocktail ingredients from mixing prior to use, thereby allowing for prolonged storage. In one or more embodiments, the disposable shaker comprises a lid, such as a peel-off lid, configured to retain the cocktail ingredients within the multiple compartments.

In one or more embodiments, the multiple compartments within the second cavity are formed by dividing walls having upper edges lying in a closure plane to provide sealing surfaces on which a peel-off lid sits in releasable sealing engagement.

In one or more embodiments, the second body comprises dividing walls, and a flat lid; wherein the peripheral walls and the dividing walls all have upper edges lying in a closure plane to provide sealing surfaces on which the flat lid sits in sealing engagement. The flat lid allows for securing the cocktail ingredients from mixing prior to use, thereby allowing for prolonged storage.

Each of the sealing surfaces are sufficiently wide, and sufficiently rigid for the lid to be pressed into sealing engagement with the top of the second body.

In one or more embodiments, the second body comprises dividing walls, and wherein the upper edges of the dividing walls are sharpened or tapered. This configuration provides for better shearing and mixing of the ingredients.

In one or more embodiments, the multiple compartments are positioned only in the lower part of the second cavity.

In one or more embodiments, at least a part of the walls of the first body is made from a transparent material, such as poly-methyl methacrylate, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, isophthalic acid modified polyethylene terephthalate, glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, acrylic, polyacetate, cellulose acetate, polycarbonate, nylon, glass, polyvinyl chloride, and mixtures thereof. The transparency allows for a better representation of the cocktail in the first body/drinking glass.

In one or more embodiments, the second body and the first body are configured with cone-shaped sides.

In one or more embodiments, the second body comprises a compartment configured for receiving a sealed container comprising a liquid cocktail ingredient, such as alcohol and/or soda and/or juice. The sealing may be a foil, a membrane, a cap, or the like.

As used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms a, an, and the include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from about or approximately one particular value and/or to about or approximately another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another embodiment includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent about, it will be understood that the particular value forms another embodiment.

It should be noted that embodiments and features described in the context of one of the aspects of the present invention also apply to the other aspects of the invention.

Brief description of the figures

Figure 1 shows a side view of a disposable shaker in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of individual components of a disposable shaker in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;

Figure 3 shows a side view of a group of stacked disposable shakers in accordance with various embodiments of the invention;

Figures 4-5 show a schematic instruction on how to use a disposable shaker in accordance with various embodiments of the invention; and

Figure 6 shows an exploded view of a second body in accordance with various embodiments of the invention with peel-off lid, and cocktail ingredients.

References

100	Disposable shaker
200	First body
210	First cavity
220	First rim
300	Second body
310	Second rim
320	Second cavity
330	Compartment
340	Bottom part
350	Dividing walls
400	Tear-off or peel-off sleeve
410	Tap
500	Peel-off lid
510	Tap
600	Cocktail ingredients

Detailed Description of the Invention

Figure 1 shows a side view of a disposable shaker 100 in accordance with various embodiments of the invention. The disposable shaker 100 comprises a first body 200 configured as a drinking glass, and a second body 300 with multiple compartments 330 (Figure 2) each comprising a cocktail ingredient of a cocktail to be prepared. The first body 200 is positioned upside down on the second body 300 such that their respective rims 220, 310 (first and second rims) are positioned close to each other. The second rim 310 is positioned within the first cavity 210, thereby releasably attaching the first body 200 to the second body 300. A peel-off sleeve 400 is shown covering most of the first 220 and the second 310 rim. A tap 410 is present to make it easier to peel of the sleeve 400. The tap 410 is a free end of the sheet material constituting the sleeve 400.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of individual components of a disposable shaker in accordance with various embodiments of the invention and positioned on a tablecloth. The disposable shaker is shown comprising a peel-off lid 500 configured to retain the cocktail ingredients within the multiple compartments 330 of the second body 300. A tap 510 is present to make it easier to peel of the lid 500. The multiple compartments 330 within the second cavity 320 are formed by dividing walls 350 having upper edges lying in a closure plane to provide sealing surfaces on which a peel-off lid 500 sits in releasable sealing engagement. The multiple compartments 330 are positioned only in the lower part of the second cavity 320. Figure 6 shows an exploded view of a second body in accordance with various embodiments of the invention with peel-off lid 500, and cocktail ingredients 600.

Another way to represent the shaker before use is as shown in Figure 3. Here, a bottom part 340 of the second body 300 is positioned within the first cavity 210. The peel-off sleeve 400 is covering a part of the first 220 and second 310 rims. This configuration allows for the disposable shakers to be stacked, when presented in a cocktail bar or convenience store.

Figures 4-5 show a schematic instruction on how to use a disposable shaker in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.

Claims

Disposable shaker (100), comprising

a first body (200), arranged as a drinking glass, and comprising a first cavity (210) and a first edge (220);

a second body (300), comprising a second edge (310) and a second cavity (320), arranged with several compartments (330); wherein each compartment (330) comprises a cocktail ingredient in a cocktail to be prepared;

wherein the first body (200) and the second body (300) are removably attached to each other so that the first (220) and second (310) edges are positioned close to each other; characterized by that

a tear-off or peel-off sleeve (400) covers at least the upper part of the outer surface of the first edge (220).

The disposable shaker (100) of claim 1, characterized in that the first body (200) is positioned inverted on the second body (300), and wherein the second edge (310) is positioned within the first cavity (210), whereby it removably attaches the first body (200) to the second body (300).

Disposable shaker (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that a bottom part (340) in the second body (300) is positioned inside the first cavity (210).

Disposable shaker (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that a bottom part (340) in the second body (300) is positioned inside the first cavity (210), and wherein the tear-off or pull-off sleeve (400) covers at least a part of the first (220) and second (310) edges.

A disposable shaker (100) according to any one of claims 1-4, further comprising a pull-off lid (500) adapted to hold the cocktail ingredients (600) within the plurality of compartments (330).

Disposable shaker (100) according to any one of claims 1 -4, characterized in that the plurality of spaces (330) inside the second cavity (320) are formed by partitions (350) with upper edges lying in a closing plane for to provide sealing surfaces on which a pull-off lid (500) rests in sealing engagement which can be released.

Disposable shaker (100) according to any one of claims 5-6, characterized in that the upper edges of the partitions (350) are sharpened or tapered.

Disposable shaker (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the tear-off or peel-off sleeve (400) is a shrink sleeve.

Disposable shaker (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the plurality of compartments (300) are positioned only in the lower part of the second cavity (320).

Disposable shaker (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least a part of the walls of the first body (200) is made of a transparent material, such as polymethyl methacrylate, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, isophthalic acid modified polyethylene terephthalate, glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, acrylic, polyacetate, cellulose acetate, polycarbonate, nylon, glass, polyvinyl chloride and mixtures thereof.