EP4304425B1 - Vorrichtung zum verändern einer trinkflüssigkeit - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum verändern einer trinkflüssigkeit

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EP4304425B1
EP4304425B1 EP22711021.0A EP22711021A EP4304425B1 EP 4304425 B1 EP4304425 B1 EP 4304425B1 EP 22711021 A EP22711021 A EP 22711021A EP 4304425 B1 EP4304425 B1 EP 4304425B1
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Léopold de Chevigny
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00—Table service
    • A47G19/22—Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205—Drinking glasses or vessels
    • 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
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B65D23/12—Means for the attachment of smaller articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A47G
    • A47G2200/10—Magnetism
    • A47G2200/106—Permanent
    • 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
    • B65D2313/00—Connecting or fastening means
    • B65D2313/04—Connecting or fastening means of magnetic type

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to the field of devices and containers suitable for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption.
  • the disclosure also relates to a method of altering a liquid suitable for human consumption.
  • Known solutions to enhance or modify the taste of drinking water include lyophilized powders or liquid concentrates. These solutions typically require engineered processes to ensure efficient incorporation into the liquid for consumption or make use of non-reusable parts.
  • tea sachets suitable for preparing drinking tea has become very popular but typically produce non-reusable waste.
  • Other more complex solutions for preparing tea-based beverages are described for example in CN111227590 (Yunlong ), CN111184407 (Yunlong ), CN111227589 (Yunlong) or in CN211673583 U (Huang ).
  • US2006/021989 discloses a beverage container comprising a movable device to support a cookie and to immerse said cookie into a liquid filling the container.
  • This device is however not adapted for food articles which would float or disperse into the liquid when immersed into said liquid. It is also not adapted to situations where the beverage container would be shaken would be subject to external shocks.
  • the present disclosure relates to a device for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption.
  • the present disclosure is directed to a drinking container comprising:
  • the present disclosure relates to a device for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption, wherein the device comprises:
  • a device as described above is particularly suitable for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption, wherein the device is provided with enhanced characteristics in terms of reusability of products and materials, in particular when such device is used for outdoor activities.
  • the described device is further characterized by one or more of the following advantageous benefits: a) easy and fast extraction of the self-supporting element comprising a functional material from the handheld container; b) excellent adaptability of the device for liquid containers used in outdoor activities, in particular sport bottles; c) excellent reusability and/or recycling of the first self-supporting element and/or the second element; d) enhanced protection of the first self-supporting element from damages resulting from excessive shocks against the inner walls of the container; e) easy and cost-effective manufacturing method and minimized manufacturing steps; f) construction simplicity and versatility; g) excellent construction and design flexibility of the various constituting parts; and h) ability to fine-tune the desired alteration properties of the liquid for human consumption.
  • the Applicant was faced with the technical challenge of designing a device for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption providing easy operability and excellent versatility, whilst preserving the overall construction simplicity.
  • the device as described above is (suitable) for altering any of the taste, color, purity, aroma or odor of the liquid. More advantageously, the device is for altering any of the taste or purity of the liquid. Even more advantageously, the device is for any of filtering or flavoring the liquid.
  • the device is suitable for altering the liquid by diffusion, in particular by diffusion of taste, color or aroma into the liquid.
  • the device is (not) suitable for medical use or for use in methods for treatment of the human or animal body by therapy.
  • the liquid suitable for human consumption is or comprises water.
  • Handheld containers for use herein are not particularly limited as long as they are provided with an opening having a dimension D no greater than 80 mm. Suitable handheld containers for use herein will be easily identified by those skilled in the art in the light of the present disclosure.
  • the opening of the handheld container has a dimension D no greater than 75 mm, no greater than 70 mm, no greater than 65 mm, no greater than 60 mm, no greater than 55 mm, no greater than 50 mm, no greater than 45 mm, no greater than 40 mm, no greater than 35 mm, or even no greater than 30 mm.
  • dimension D is meant to designate the size of the greatest dimension of the opening.
  • dimension D would correspond to the diameter d of the opening.
  • the opening of the handheld container has a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, and any combinations thereof. More advantageously, the opening of the handheld container has a (substantially) circular shape having a diameter d no greater than 80 mm, no greater than 75 mm, no greater than 70 mm, no greater than 65 mm, no greater than 60 mm, no greater than 55 mm, no greater than 50 mm, no greater than 45 mm, no greater than 40 mm, no greater than 35 mm, or even no greater than 30 mm.
  • the container for use herein comprises a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and continuously connected to a bottom surface thereby forming the opening.
  • the thickness of the side wall is no greater than 5, no greater than 4, no greater than 3, no greater than 2, or even no greater than 1 mm.
  • the container is made from a material selected from the group consisting of siliceous materials, ceramic materials, thermoplastic materials, and any combinations thereof. More advantageously, the container is made from a translucent or transparent material. Even more advantageously, the container is made from a thermoplastic material, in particular polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • the container is (re)closable and is provided in particular with a closing means, wherein the closing means takes, in particular, the form of a stopper having in particular a substantially right circular cylindrical shape.
  • the container for use herein is not part of the device for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption according to the present disclosure.
  • First self-supporting elements for use herein are not particularly limited as long as they comprise a functional material capable of altering a liquid suitable for human consumption. Suitable first self-supporting elements for use herein will be easily identified by those skilled in the art in the light of the present disclosure.
  • self-supporting element is meant to designate an element which has the ability to stand up or hold firm without any additional support.
  • self-supporting element is not meant to designate granular elements (such as powder), discrete elements (such as leaves) or liquids.
  • self-supporting element is not meant either to designate a container per se for holding or containing the functional material.
  • the first self-supporting element comprises a functional material capable of altering any of the taste, color, purity, aroma or odor of the liquid. More advantageously, the functional material is capable of altering any of the taste or purity of the liquid. Even more advantageously, the functional material is capable of any of filtering or flavoring the liquid.
  • the functional material is capable of altering the liquid by diffusion, in particular by diffusion of taste, color or aroma into the liquid.
  • the functional material is (not) for medical use or (not) for use in methods for treatment of the human or animal body by therapy.
  • the first self-supporting element for use herein comprises a support provided with the functional material.
  • a support advantageously impacts the reusability and recycling characteristics of the first self-supporting element, by allowing the support to be reloaded or reconditioned once the functional material has been totally released or discharged from the support.
  • the support comprises a (food grade) porous material, which is in particular selected from the group consisting of inorganic materials, organic materials, and any combinations thereof. More advantageously, the porous material is selected from the group consisting of paper, ceramics, and any combinations thereof.
  • the support comprises a porous material impregnated or coated with the functional material.
  • the support comprises a non-porous material onto the surface of which the functional material is provided, in particular coated.
  • the first self-supporting element comprises a support comprised (or made) of the functional material.
  • the first self-supporting element is integrally comprised (or made) of the functional material.
  • the functional material for use herein is selected from the group consisting of filtration materials, food taste enhancers, food colorings, food aroma enhancers, absorbing materials, scavenging materials, and any combinations thereof.
  • the functional material is selected from the group consisting of filtration materials, in particular (binchotan) charcoal, more in particular active charcoal.
  • the first self-supporting element is a hollow or non-hollow element having (at least partially) an overall (substantially) right cylindrical shape with a base having a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, triangular, diamond, star, polygonal, and any combinations thereof. More preferably, the first self-supporting element has at least partially an overall right cylindrical shape with a base having a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, and any combinations thereof. Even more preferably, the base of the right cylindrical shape has a circular shape.
  • the first self-supporting element has (at least partially) an overall cylindrical shape with a bottom base, a top base and a (dis)continuous solid side wall having an outer surface.
  • the first self-supporting element takes the form of a cartridge.
  • the first self-supporting element is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall cylindrical shape with a bottom base, a top base and a (dis)continuous solid side wall, wherein the bottom base has a dimension M, the (dis)continuous solid side wall has a dimension J, and the first self-supporting element is characterized by an aspect ratio AR defined by the ratio of its dimension J to its dimension M.
  • dimension M is meant to designate the size of the greatest dimension of the bottom base.
  • dimension M would correspond to the diameter d of the bottom base.
  • dimension J of the side wall is meant is meant to designate the size of the greatest dimension of the side wall.
  • dimension J would typically correspond to the height of the cylinder.
  • the aspect ratio AR of the first self-supporting element is greater than 0.5, greater than 1, greater than 1.5, greater than 2, greater than 2.5, greater than 3, greater than 3.5, greater than 4, greater than 4.5, greater than 5, greater than 6, greater than 7, greater than 8, greater than 9, greater than 10, greater than 11, greater than 12, greater than 13, greater than 14, greater than 15, greater than 16, greater than 17, greater than 18, greater than 19, or even greater than 20. More advantageously, the aspect ratio AR is in a range from 1 to 20, from 1 to 15, from 2 to 15, from 4 to 15, from 4 to 12, from 6 to 12, or even from 8 to 10.
  • the bottom base of the first self-supporting element has a dimension M in a range from 5 to 20 mm, from 5 to 15 mm, or even from 5 to 10 mm.
  • the side wall of the first self-supporting element has a dimension J in a range from 5 to 120 mm, from 5 to 100 mm, from 10 to 100 mm, from 10 to 90 mm, from 10 to 80 mm, from 15 to 80 mm, from 20 to 80 mm, from 20 to 70 mm, from 25 to 70 mm, from 30 to 70 mm, from 30 to 60 mm, or even from 30 to 50 mm.
  • the first self-supporting element is dimensioned such that it can be inserted through the opening of the handheld container.
  • the second element for use herein is dimensioned such that it can releasably the first self-supporting element.
  • the second element for use herein is dimensioned (and configured) such that it can releasably hold the first self-supporting element by elastic deformation of the second element and/or elastic deformation of the first self-supporting element.
  • the second element for use herein is dimensioned such that it can releasably hold the first self-supporting element without requiring a bottom surface to support the first self-supporting element, like in a basket or in a carrier.
  • the second element is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall (substantially) cylindrical shape with a base having a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, triangular, diamond, star, polygonal, and any combinations thereof. More preferably, the second element is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall right cylindrical shape with a base having a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, triangular, diamond, star, polygonal, and any combinations thereof. Even more preferably, the base of the right cylindrical shape has a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, and any combinations thereof. Most preferably, the second element is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall right cylindrical shape with a base having a circular shape.
  • the second element for use herein is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall cylindrical shape with a bottom base, a top base and a (dis)continuous solid side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface.
  • the second element is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall cylindrical shape with a (dis)continuous solid side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and wherein the second element is provided with at least one opening in either the top base or the bottom base of the cylindrical shape. More advantageously, the second element is provided with an opening in both the top base and the bottom base of the cylindrical shape.
  • a second element provided with at least one opening in either the top base or the bottom base of the cylindrical shape advantageously impacts not only the releasably holding of the first self-supporting element, but also the release or the action of the functional material comprised therein. It is in particular believed that this specific execution facilitates insertion and extraction of the first self-supporting element from the second element.
  • the side wall of the second element is a continuous or a discontinuous solid side wall.
  • the second element for use herein is a hollow element taking the form of a housing, a cartridge, a casing, a canister, a sleeve, and any combinations thereof.
  • the side wall of the second element is provided with at least one aperture (or cut-out). More advantageously, the side wall of the second element is provided with a plurality of apertures or cut-outs. This particular execution is believed to enhance the action of the functional material comprised in the first self-supporting element or its release into the liquid medium.
  • the second element for use herein is a hollow element taking the form of a serpentine comprising a discontinuous side wall configured in spiral.
  • the second element is a hollow element taking the form of a ring.
  • the second element is a hollow element having an overall partially cylindrical shape, in particular a semi-cylindrical shape.
  • the second element is a hollow element which may take the form of a clip.
  • the second element is a hollow element having (at least partially) an overall cylindrical shape with a bottom base, a top base and a (dis)continuous solid side wall, wherein the bottom base has a dimension L, the (dis)continuous solid side wall has a dimension H, and the second element is characterized by an aspect ratio AR defined by the ratio of its dimension H to its dimension L.
  • dimension L is meant to designate the size of the greatest dimension of the bottom base.
  • dimension H is meant to designate the size of the greatest dimension of the side wall.
  • dimension H would typically correspond to the height of the cylinder.
  • the aspect ratio AR of the second element is greater than 0.5, greater than 1, greater than 1.5, greater than 2, greater than 2.5, greater than 3, greater than 3.5, greater than 4, greater than 4.5, greater than 5, greater than 6, greater than 7, greater than 8, greater than 9, greater than 10, greater than 11, greater than 12, greater than 13, greater than 14, greater than 15, greater than 16, greater than 17, greater than 18, greater than 19, or even greater than 20. More advantageously, the aspect ratio AR of the second element is in a range from 1 to 20, from 1 to 15, from 2 to 15, from 4 to 15, from 4 to 12, from 6 to 12, or even from 8 to 10.
  • the bottom base of the second element has a dimension L in a range from 5 to 20 mm, from 5 to 15 mm, or even from 5 to 10 mm.
  • the side wall of the second element has a dimension H in a range from 5 to 120 mm, from 5 to 100 mm, from 10 to 100 mm, from 10 to 90 mm, from 10 to 80 mm, from 15 to 80 mm, from 20 to 80 mm, from 20 to 70 mm, from 25 to 70 mm, from 30 to 70 mm, from 30 to 60 mm, or even from 30 to 50 mm.
  • the second element is made from a (food grade) material selected from the group consisting of metals, thermoplastic materials, siliceous materials, ceramic materials, natural rubber, synthetic rubber materials, silicon-based materials, paper, wood, and any combinations thereof.
  • a (food grade) material selected from the group consisting of metals, thermoplastic materials, siliceous materials, ceramic materials, natural rubber, synthetic rubber materials, silicon-based materials, paper, wood, and any combinations thereof.
  • the second element is made from a material selected from the group consisting of metals, thermoplastic materials, and any combinations thereof.
  • the second element is made from a material selected from the group consisting of flexible materials, semi-flexible materials, and any combinations thereof.
  • the second element for use herein is further provided with a first piece.
  • the first piece for use herein is distinct from the second element. More particularly, the first piece may be distinct and adjacent to the second element.
  • the second element is connected to the first piece by any of bonding (in particular adhesive bonding), heat welding, mechanical junction, and any combinations thereof.
  • the second element is connected to the first piece by a mechanical junction, which enables the second element to at least partially pivot around the (axis formed by the) mechanical junction.
  • the mechanical junction takes the form of a hinge. In the context of the present disclosure, it has been found that the presence of such mechanical junction advantageously impacts the insertion and extraction operations of the second element, and incidentally the first self-supporting element, from the handheld container by allowing the second element to advantageously pivot as it approaches the vicinity of the opening of the handheld container.
  • the first piece is distinct and at least partially embedded into the second element. More particularly, the first piece is distinct and fully embedded into the second element.
  • the second element is provided with a first piece which is not distinct from the second element and which forms an integral part of the second element.
  • the first piece is capable of forming a releasable magnetic bond with the second piece.
  • This releasable magnetic bond enables motion of the first piece to (directly) control motion of the second piece through the side wall of the container, in particular when the first piece is adjacent to the inner surface of the side wall, and the second piece is placed adjacent to the outer surface of the side wall in the vicinity of the first piece.
  • the second piece may typically allow an ascending or descending translation motion of the first piece, which in turn directly controls the motion of the second element into the container. This ability greatly facilitates insertion and extraction of the second element, and incidentally the first self-supporting element, from the container.
  • the first and second pieces for use herein are not particularly limited and may be easily identified by those skilled in the art in the light of the present disclosure.
  • only the first piece is a permanent magnet.
  • only the second piece is a permanent magnet.
  • both the first and the second piece are permanent magnets.
  • the permanent magnet comprises a material selected from the group consisting of transition metals (in particular iron, nickel, cobalt), rare earth metals (in particular neodymium), and any alloys or combinations thereof.
  • transition metals in particular iron, nickel, cobalt
  • rare earth metals in particular neodymium
  • the permanent magnet comprises neodymium, and any alloys thereof.
  • the first and/or the second piece is at least partially embedded into a casing.
  • the first piece is typically at least partially embedded into a first casing and/or the second piece is typically at least partially embedded into a second casing.
  • a suitable a casing is particularly beneficial as it enables reducing unwanted frictions that may occur between the first and/or second piece against the side walls of the container, and which may result into damaging the pieces and/or the side walls of the container.
  • the use of a suitable casing for the second piece may also beneficially impact its haptics, handling properties and ultimately its motion control.
  • the casing is made from a (food grade) material selected from the group consisting of (flexible or semi-flexible) thermoplastic materials, ceramic materials, siliceous materials, silicon-based materials, natural rubber, synthetic rubber materials, paper, wood, non-ferrous metals, and any combinations thereof.
  • a (food grade) material selected from the group consisting of (flexible or semi-flexible) thermoplastic materials, ceramic materials, siliceous materials, silicon-based materials, natural rubber, synthetic rubber materials, paper, wood, non-ferrous metals, and any combinations thereof.
  • the second piece is further provided with a handling portion which greatly enhances control of the second piece by an operator, especially with his/her fingers.
  • the handling portion may be at least partly bonded or attached to the second piece, in particular using conventional bonding techniques.
  • the handling portion may be at least partly embedded into the second piece, in particular fully embedded into the second piece.
  • the handling portion is at least partly bonded or attached to the second casing.
  • the handling portion is at least partly embedded into the second casing, in particular fully embedded into the second casing.
  • any of the second element or the first piece is provided with suitable sensors to measure any suitable parameters of the drinking container, including for example the temperature or the pressure inside the container, or any suitable chemical parameters or constituents of the liquid contained in the handheld container. More advantageously, any of the second element or the first piece is configured or adapted to communicate (via suitable communicating means, in particular wireless communication means) the collected parameters of the drinking container to the second piece and/or to any other external device connected (via suitable communicating means, in particular wireless communication means) to those.
  • the device of the present disclosure is further provided with a third element which enables releasably securing the second piece to the container, in particular to the outer surface of the side wall of the container.
  • the third element for use herein is not particularly limited provided that it enables releasably securing the second piece to the container.
  • the third element may take various forms, dimensions and configurations. Suitable third elements for use herein will be easily identified by those skilled in the art in the light of the present disclosure.
  • the third element may be designed and configured so that it can also function as a means to facilitate optimum handling of the container and positioning of the operator's hand.
  • the third element is at least partly bonded or attached to the second piece, using technics commonly known in the art. More advantageously, the third element is at least partly embedded into the second piece, in particular fully embedded into the second piece.
  • the third element is at least partly bonded or attached to the second casing. More advantageously, the third element is at least partly embedded into the second casing, and even more advantageously fully embedded into the second casing.
  • the third element takes the form of a belt, a clip, a tab, and any combinations thereof.
  • the third element may be advantageously dimensioned such that it can extend over at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 75%, at least 80%, at least 90%, at least 95%, or even 100% of the circumference of the container along the greatest dimension of the third element, in particular its longitudinal dimension.
  • the third element is made from a (food grade) material selected from the group consisting of (flexible or semi-flexible) thermoplastic materials, textile materials, ceramic materials, siliceous materials, silicon-based materials, natural rubber, synthetic rubber materials, paper, wood, metals, and any combinations thereof.
  • a (food grade) material selected from the group consisting of (flexible or semi-flexible) thermoplastic materials, textile materials, ceramic materials, siliceous materials, silicon-based materials, natural rubber, synthetic rubber materials, paper, wood, metals, and any combinations thereof.
  • the third element for use herein may be designed and configured such that it can facilitate the ascending and descending motion of the first piece, which in turn facilitates the motion of the second element into the container. This ability greatly enhances insertion and extraction operations of the second element and the first self-supporting element from the container.
  • the device of the disclosure is adapted to be equipped or retrofit onto a handheld container provided with an opening having a dimension D no greater than 80 mm, and wherein the container comprises in particular a side wall having an inner surface and an outer surface and continuously connected to a bottom surface thereby forming the opening.
  • the device is adapted such that the second element, and incidentally the first self-supporting element, are arranged inside the container (substantially) longitudinally along the inner surface of the side wall of the container.
  • this particular positioning advantageously impacts the following benefits: a) easy and fast extraction of the self-supporting element from the handheld container; b) excellent adaptability of the device for liquid containers used in outdoor activities, in particular sport bottles; c) excellent reusability and/or recycling of the first self-supporting element and/or the second element; d) enhanced protection of the first self-supporting element from damages resulting from excessive shocks against the inner walls of the container; e) enhanced release and dispersion of the functional material from the first self-supporting element into the container; and f) reduced occurring of gradient of concentration of the functional material, in particular at the bottom of the container.
  • the present disclosure is directed to a drinking container comprising:
  • the second element, and incidentally the first self-supporting element are arranged inside the container (substantially) longitudinally along the inner surface of the side wall of the container.
  • FIG.1 One exemplary device is represented in FIG.1 , wherein the device 1 is arranged into a handheld container 2 and comprises a first self-supporting element 3 inserted into a second element 4, a first piece 5, a second piece 6, and wherein the first piece is adjacent to the inner surface 8 of the side wall 7 of the container 2, and the second piece 6 is adjacent to the outer surface 9 of the side wall 7 of the container 2.
  • the container 2 further comprises a bottom surface 10 and an opening 11 having a dimension D.
  • FIG.2 is a schematic representation of another exemplary second element 4 having a side wall 12 and holding one exemplary first self-supporting element 3, wherein the second element 4 is provided with one exemplary first piece 5 which is an integral part of the second element 4.
  • FIG.3 is a cross-sectional view of FIG.2 along the (A1-A2) axis, wherein the inner surface 13 and the outer surface 14 of the second element 4 are shown.
  • FIG. 4b to 4b are schematic perspective views of second elements 4 according to exemplary aspects of the disclosure.
  • FIG.4a shows a second element 4 which is a hollow element having a right cylindrical shape with a top base 15 and a bottom base 16 having a circular shape and solid side wall 12, wherein the dimension H of the side wall 12 and the dimension L of the bottom base are shown.
  • FIG.4a shows a second element 4 which is provided with a plurality of longitudinal apertures 17.
  • FIG.5a to FIG.5c are schematic perspective views of second elements according to further exemplary aspects of the disclosure.
  • FIG.5a shows a second element 4 taking the form of a serpentine.
  • FIG.5b shows a second element 4 taking the form of a clip, whereas
  • FIG.5c shows a second element 4 taking the form of a clip further provided with apertures.
  • FIG.6 is a schematic side view of one exemplary first piece 5 connected to one exemplary second element 4 via a mechanical junction 18 taking the form of a hinge.
  • FIG.7 is a schematic perspective view of a first self-supporting element 3 according to one aspect of the disclosure, wherein the first self-supporting element 3 has a right cylindrical shape with a top base 20 and a bottom base 21 having a circular shape and a solid side wall 19.
  • FIG.8 is a cross-sectional top view of a device 1 according to one aspect of the disclosure arranged inside a handheld container 2, and wherein device further comprises one exemplary third element 25 taking the form of a clip and placed around part of the outer surface of the container 2.
  • the third element 25 is fully embedded into the second casing 23 which is provided with a handling portion 24, and the second piece 6 is fully embedded into the second casing 23, whereas the first piece 5 is similarly fully embedded into the first casing 22.
  • FIG.9 is a schematic side view of one exemplary third 25 element provided with a handling portion 24 and arranged on the outer surface of a handheld container 2.
  • a method of altering a liquid suitable for human consumption wherein the liquid is comprised in a handheld container provided with an opening, and wherein the method comprises the step of using a device or a drinking container as described above.
  • the method further comprises the step of arranging the second element, and incidentally the first self-supporting element, inside the container (substantially) longitudinally along the inner surface of the side wall of the container.
  • the present disclosure relates to the use of a device or a drinking container as described above for altering a liquid suitable for human consumption, in particular when the liquid is comprised in a handheld container provided with an opening having a dimension D no greater than 80 mm.

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  1. Vorrichtung (1) zum Verändern einer für den menschlichen Verzehr geeigneten Flüssigkeit, wobei die Vorrichtung (1) umfasst:
    a) ein erstes selbsttragendes Element (3), das ein Funktionsmaterial umfasst, das in der Lage ist, die Flüssigkeit zu verändern;
    b) ein zweites Element (4), das so dimensioniert ist, dass es das erste selbsttragende Element (3) lösbar greifen kann, und wobei das zweite Element (4) mit einem ersten Stück (5) versehen ist; und
    c) ein zweites Stück (6);
    wobei sowohl das erste (5) als auch das zweite (6) Stück ein festes ferromagnetisches oder ferrimagnetisches Material umfassen, wobei mindestens eines des ersten (5) und des zweiten (6) Stücks ein Permanentmagnet ist, und wobei das zweite Element (4) so bemessen ist, dass es durch eine Öffnung (11) eines Handbehälters (2) eingeführt werden kann, wobei die Öffnung (11) die größte Abmessung D aufweist, die nicht größer als 80 mm ist.
  2. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 1, wobei das zweite Element (4) derart bemessen ist, dass es durch eine Öffnung (11) eines Handbehälters (2) eingeführt werden kann, wobei die Öffnung (11) die größte Abmessung D aufweist, die nicht größer als 75 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 70 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 65 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 60 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 55 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 50 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 45 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 40 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 35 mm ist, oder nicht größer als 30 mm ist.
  3. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, wobei das zweite Element (4) ein hohles Element mit einer zylindrischen Form mit einer Basis (16) ist, die eine Form aufweist, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe, die aus kreisförmigen, elliptischen, quadratischen, rechteckigen, dreieckigen, rautenförmigen, sternförmigen, polygonalen, und beliebigen Kombinationen davon besteht.
  4. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zweite Element (4) ein Hohlelement mit zumindest teilweise einer insgesamt zylindrischen Form mit einer durchgehenden festen Seitenwand (12) mit einer Innenfläche (13) und einer Außenfläche (14) ist, wobei das zweite Element (4) mit mindestens einer Öffnung in der oberen Basis (15) und/oder der unteren Basis (16) der zylindrischen Form versehen ist.
  5. Vorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 4, wobei die Seitenwand (12) des zweiten Elements (4) mit mindestens einer Öffnung (17) versehen ist.
  6. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zweite Element (4) ein Hohlelement mit zylindrischer Form mit einer unteren Basis (16), einer oberen Basis (15) und einer durchgehenden massiven Seitenwand (12) ist, wobei die untere Basis (16) einen Durchmesser L hat, wobei die durchgehende massive Seitenwand (12) eine Höhe H hat, und das zweite Element (4) durch ein Seitenverhältnis AR gekennzeichnet ist, das durch das Verhältnis seiner Höhe H zu seinem Durchmesser L definiert ist, und wobei das Seitenverhältnis AR größer als 0,5 oder größer als 1 oder größer als 2 oder größer als 3 oder größer als 5 oder größer als 10 oder größer als 15 ist, oder größer als 20.
  7. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zweite Element (4) mit einem ersten Stück (5) versehen ist, das sich von dem zweiten Element (4) unterscheidet.
  8. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das zweite Element (4) mit dem ersten Stück (5) durch einen mechanischen Übergang (18), insbesondere über ein Scharnier, verbunden ist, das es dem zweiten Element (4) ermöglicht, sich zumindest teilweise um den mechanischen Übergang (18) zu drehen.
  9. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, wobei das zweite Element (4) mit einem ersten Stück (5) versehen ist, das einen integralen Bestandteil des zweiten Elements (4) bildet.
  10. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das erste selbsttragende Element (3) ein Funktionsmaterial umfasst, das in der Lage ist, den Geschmack, die Farbe, die Reinheit, das Aroma oder den Geruch der Flüssigkeit zu verändern.
  11. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das erste selbsttragende Element (3) derart dimensioniert ist, dass es durch die Öffnung (11) des Handbehälters (2) eingeführt werden kann.
  12. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das erste Stück (5) in der Lage ist, mit dem zweiten Stück (6) eine lösbare magnetische Bindung zu bilden.
  13. Vorrichtung (1) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, die ferner mit einem dritten Element (25) versehen ist, das das lösbare Befestigen des zweiten Stücks (6) an dem Handbehälter (2) ermöglicht.
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