GB2578086A - Reusable receptacle with refill pod - Google Patents
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- GB2578086A GB2578086A GB1813400.7A GB201813400A GB2578086A GB 2578086 A GB2578086 A GB 2578086A GB 201813400 A GB201813400 A GB 201813400A GB 2578086 A GB2578086 A GB 2578086A
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- CDBYLPFSWZWCQE-UHFFFAOYSA-L Sodium Carbonate Chemical compound [Na+].[Na+].[O-]C([O-])=O CDBYLPFSWZWCQE-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 claims abstract description 25
- 239000006188 syrup Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 20
- 235000020357 syrup Nutrition 0.000 claims abstract description 20
- 239000012530 fluid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 15
- 230000004913 activation Effects 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000001994 activation Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon dioxide Chemical compound O=C=O CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 abstract 6
- 229910002092 carbon dioxide Inorganic materials 0.000 abstract 3
- 239000001569 carbon dioxide Substances 0.000 abstract 3
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 5
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 5
- 239000004411 aluminium Substances 0.000 description 4
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 235000021443 coca cola Nutrition 0.000 description 2
- 238000004806 packaging method and process Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000003915 air pollution Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000005030 aluminium foil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000014171 carbonated beverage Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 150000004649 carbonic acid derivatives Chemical class 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 235000013305 food Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000008014 freezing Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000007710 freezing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000002347 injection Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000007924 injection Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000010354 integration Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002699 waste material Substances 0.000 description 1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
- B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
- B01F23/20—Mixing gases with liquids
- B01F23/23—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids
- B01F23/236—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages
- B01F23/2361—Mixing gases with liquids by introducing gases into liquid media, e.g. for producing aerated liquids specially adapted for aerating or carbonating beverages within small containers, e.g. within bottles
- B01F23/23611—Portable appliances comprising a gas cartridge
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
- B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
- B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
- B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
- B01F23/20—Mixing gases with liquids
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
- B01F23/00—Mixing according to the phases to be mixed, e.g. dispersing or emulsifying
- B01F23/40—Mixing liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
- B01F23/45—Mixing liquids with liquids; Emulsifying using flow mixing
- B01F23/454—Mixing liquids with liquids; Emulsifying using flow mixing by injecting a mixture of liquid and gas
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
- B01F—MIXING, e.g. DISSOLVING, EMULSIFYING OR DISPERSING
- B01F35/00—Accessories for mixers; Auxiliary operations or auxiliary devices; Parts or details of general application
- B01F35/71—Feed mechanisms
- B01F35/716—Feed mechanisms characterised by the relative arrangement of the containers for feeding or mixing the components
- B01F35/7161—Feed mechanisms characterised by the relative arrangement of the containers for feeding or mixing the components the containers being connected coaxially before contacting the contents
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Abstract
A reusable soda receptacle 8, includes connecting chambers 4, 5 for attaching the refill pod 9 to the reusable receptacle, pressurised carbon dioxide (CO2) in compartment 9b forces upwards when activated, enabling syrup flavouring in compartment 9a to enter connecting chambers and thus the CO2 follows into the connecting chambers such that both fluids enter the reusable receptacle. The two chambers may be attached together using threaded sections. The device may also include a one way, two point valve which may include two springs which open the valve.
Description
Intellectual Property Office Application No. GII1813400.7 RTM Date:13 February 2020 The following terms are registered trade marks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: KEURIG (page 1) COCA-COLA (page 1) SODASTREAM (page 1) Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.gov.uk /ipo Reusable Soda Receptacle with Refill Pod Description.
The Reusable Soda Receptacle with Refill Pod is an innovative new product concept that could revolutionise the way we see disposable fizzy drinks containers. It has been designed & developed in close conjunction with user feedback, responding directly to the dramatic increase in public demand for a more responsible approach to food and drinks packaging. It is no secret that in the UK alone we use over 9.591 billion aluminium drinks containers every year (that's a staggering 340 per household) and whilst many of these cans are recycled after use (77.5% in EU 2015), there are still more than one million tons of aluminium containers and packaging (soda cans, TV dinner trays, aluminium foil) are thrown away each year. Americans throw away enough aluminium every three months to rebuild our entire commercial air fleet. Last year, approximately 36 billion aluminium cans were landfilled.
275,000 tonnes of plastic are used each year in the UK, that's about 15 million bottles per day. Most families throw away about 40kg of plastic per year, which could otherwise be recycled.
How many tons of plastic are produced each year? About 300 million tons of plastic is produced globally each year. Only about 10 percent of that is recycled. Of the plastic that is simply trashed, an estimated seven million tons ends up in the sea each year.
Soda Stream may use pressurised carbonates however their system is designed for home use and still drinks and is not held in conjunction with regular carbonated drinks or as a two-way system, nor with the integration of soda cans.
Keurig coffee makers joined up with Coca-Cola to introduce an in house soda system where you can dispense Cola at home. The project however was discontinued after just a few months of their trial because their system was too expensive and did NOT maintain its fizz.
My invention is for a reusable soda drink at least 2-part receptacle. Using an integrated system of CO2 along with syrup flavouring that could be of a less sugar content, nature!, and/or organic flavouring. It will also maintain its fizz as it will be fully contained and has the ability of being closed and sealed. It works by attaching a refill pod receptacle to the underneath of a reusable receptacle once the reusable receptacle is emptied. The consumer will fill the reusable receptacle with their own choice of water. Within the refill pod receptacle there would be two chambers, bottom chamber being pressurised CO2 which when activated will force the top chamber upwards which holds the syrup flavouring, this can also be achieved by adding a screw twist mechanism housed within the refill pod. Once the syrup flavouring is forced into the reusable receptacle in measured amounts for at least two separate activations, the CO2 will follow, also in measured amounts for at least two activations, via an injection valve giving the drink it's fizz.
Having the ability to refill receptacles via a refill pod receptacle allows for less waste as the consumer keeps the reusable receptacle, this will bring the figures shown down dramatically. It also allows for less water usage from soda companies as the consumer fills the reusable receptacle with their own choice of water which will bring the water bill and water usage down from the manufacturer. Less air pollution from distributors as up to 200% more refill pods can be dispatched than actual Cans/Bottles, which means less travelling time as the distributor can deliver more units than previously. Less Green House gasses as the refill pod does NOT need refrigerating as the consumer will freeze their reusable receptacle to maintain the desired chilled drink. Less shelf space required for retailers as the refill pod receptacle is a third of the size of regular cans and a greater convenience for the consumer not having to carry many bottles/cans for family day trips.
This Invention relates to at least two-part fluid drinks receptacle See drawings 1 and 5 1. Reusable fluid drinks receptacle.
2. Refill pod receptacle.
When the consumer has finished/emptied their reusable receptacle (see drawing 1 and 5 (8)), which they keep and reuse, they attach the refill pod (see drawing 1 and 5 (9)) to the bottom of the reusable receptacle to refill their drink via a screw fix connecting chamber between (8) and (9). This is established via a two-part valve between (8) and (9), which will allow for a fluid tight seal. There are two compartments in (9), lower compartment comprising of pressurised CO2 (9b), upper compartment comprising of syrup flavouring (9a).
The outer edge of (drawing 1 (8)) will consist of at least a 1 mm gap half filled with gel to allow freezing (see drawing 2 (2)). Also (8) has a fluid tight twist lock lid (see drawing 3 (1)) which will enable a secure fit, contain the CO2 and the ability to clean.
Drawing 1 shows how the fluid will be transferred from (9) to (8). Drawing 2 shows the 1 to 2mm freeze gap.
Drawing 3 shows the twist lock lid and its fluid seal points.
Drawing 4 shows working parts for both reusable receptacles and refill pod.
Drawing 1 and 5 shows how the mechanism fits both a CAN and BOTTLE.
This example explains the fluid flow between reusable receptacles and refill pod, also the containment of fluids.
See Drawing 1.
1. Twist lock lid will enable soda receptacle to be opened, closed, refilled, and will help retain the fizz. between reusable receptacle and refill pod.
2. Rivet fastening fixed to stopper/slider on the underneath of twist lock lid.
3. 3A. 3B. Syrup flavouring in top compartment of refill pod gets forced up the top funnel by CO2 in bottom compartment when activated.
4. Spring loaded rubber sealed twist lock activates CO2 when connected to refill pods top funnel.
5. Refill pods top funnel.
6. 6A. 6B. Pressurised CO2 in the bottom compartment of the refill pod forces upwards when activated, pushing syrup in top compartment of the refill pod into the reusable receptacle via top funnel whilst injecting CO2 through hose into reusable receptacle, giving the drink it's fizz. The Syrup flavouring and CO2 will be injected in measured amounts for at least two separate activations.
7. CO2 hose.
8. Reusable receptacle.
9. Refill pod.
9a. Refill pod. Syrup flavouring compartment.
9b. Refill pod. CO2 compartment.
10. Separator.
This example explains the Ito 2 mm freeze gel filled gap. See Drawing 2.
1. Inside view of soda receptacle.
2. 1 to 2 mm freeze gel filled gap for longer chilling time.
3. Filter.
This example explains how the twist lock lid and Stopper/Slider work.
See Drawing 3.
1. Twist lock lid allows for opening, closing, cleaning, and retaining fizz.
2. Fixed stopper/slider to soda receptacle body and underneath soda receptacle lid.
3. Rivet connector from stopper/slider to lid.
4. Rubber seal holds back leaks giving a fluid tight seal.
5. Reusable soda receptacle.
This example explains how the working parts between the reusable receptacle and the refill pod work.
See Drawing 4.
SODA RECEPTACLE WORKING PARTS
1. FILTER. Syrup flows through gaps in filter when stopper has been opened.
2. STOPPER. Opens and closes to allow and contain syrup flow through filter and CO2 through CO2 thin hose.
3. CO2 THIN HOSE. Connects to injector on refill pod.
4. COIL SPRING. Forces stopper open when refill pod is connected.
5. RUBBER WASHER SEAL. Holds back leaks giving a fluid tight seal.
6. SPACER. Connecting inner working parts of reusable receptacle to outer working parts.
7. HOLLOW SCREW FIX CONNECTOR HOUSING.
8. HOLLOW SCREW FIX CONNECTOR. Screws on to refill pods top funnel.
REFILL POD WORKING PARTS
1. a) REFILL PODs TOP FUNNEL. Connects to screw fix connector on underneath of soda receptacle. When connected, the rubber seal washer is forced downwards to allow an opening for syrup flow and activates CO2 injector whilst giving a secure fit.
2. a) RUBBER WASHER SEAL. Holds back leaks giving a fluid tight seal.
3. a) CO2 INJECTOR. Injects CO2 into soda receptacle.
4. a) COIL SPRING. Forces downwards to open rubber washer seal to allow fluid flow.
5. a) CO2 HOSE. Contains 3.a) and 4.a), allowing steady flow of CO2.
6. a) SEPERATOR. Separates CO2 at bottom of refill pod from syrup flavouring in top of refill pod.
This example explains the interchangeable fluid flow between reusable receptacles and refill pod.
See Drawing 1 and 5.
1. Screw tight lid will enable soda receptacle to be opened, closed, refilled, and will help retain the fizz.
2. Housing containing working parts for reusable receptacle.
3. 3A. 3B. Syrup flavouring in top compartment of refill pod gets forced up the top funnel by CO2 in bottom compartment when activated.
4. Spring loaded rubber sealed twist lock activates CO2 when connected to refill pods top funnel.
5. Refill pods top funnel.
6. 6A. 6B. Pressurised CO2 in the bottom compartment of the refill pod forces upwards when activated pushing syrup in top compartment of the refill pod into the reusable receptacle via top funnel whilst injecting CO2 through hose into reusable receptacle, giving the drink it's fizz.
7. CO2 hose.
8. Reusable receptacle.
9. Refill pod.
9a. Refill pod. Syrup flavouring compartment. 9b. Refill pod. CO2 compartment.
10. Separator.
Claims (7)
- Claims.1. A reusable soda receptacle includes connecting chambers for attaching the refill pod to the reusable receptacle allowing pressurised CO2 to be forced upwards when activated, enabling syrup flavouring to enter via connecting chambers and thus the CO2 follows into the connecting chambers such that both fluids enter the reusable receptacle. This will be activated in measured amounts for at least two separate activations.
- 2. A reusable soda receptacle according to claim 1, in which the connecting chambers are attached between the reusable soda receptacle and the refill pod via a screw fix housing.
- 3. A reusable soda receptacle according to claim 1, in which the syrup flavouring enters the reusable receptacle in measured amounts is established when the refill pod is connected to the reusable receptacle which will in-turn activate the CO2 in measured amounts.
- 4. A reusable soda receptacle according to claim 2, in which a screw fix housing will house between the reusable receptacle and the refill pod, a one way, two-point valve. This can also be achieved by adding a screw twist mechanism housed within the refill pod.
- 5. A reusable soda receptacle according to claim 4, in which a one way, two-point valve will have at least two springs which open the valves for a steady flow of CO2 and syrup flavouring.
- 6. A reusable soda receptacle according to claim 4, in which a screw twist mechanism housed within the refill pod is established by connecting the refill pod to the reusable receptacle via a screw fix housing, whilst screw twisting the connecting chambers together a screw twist mechanism housed within the refill pod will simultaneously twist, pushing the refill pod separator upwards which will, in turn force the syrup flavouring into the reusable receptacle.
- 7. A reusable soda receptacle according to any of the preceding claims in which the refill pod is detachable so that the reusable receptacle can be reused at least once in accordance with the refill pod replacement.
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| GBGB1714361.1A GB201714361D0 (en) | 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-06 | Two part reusable fluid receptacle and refill receptacle |
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| GB201813400D0 GB201813400D0 (en) | 2018-10-03 |
| GB2578086A true GB2578086A (en) | 2020-04-22 |
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| US6561232B1 (en) * | 1998-10-29 | 2003-05-13 | Rocep Lusol Holdings Limited | Bottle closure having means for mixing a predetermined dose of an additive into a liquid |
| GB2452676A (en) * | 2006-08-11 | 2009-03-11 | Gizmo Packaging Ltd | Container closure with rupturable membrane and means for introducing an additive into the contents of the container |
| EP2662315A1 (en) * | 2012-05-07 | 2013-11-13 | Nestec S.A. | An ingredient capsule for beverage preparation |
| WO2016097473A1 (en) * | 2014-12-19 | 2016-06-23 | Limonade Oy | A cap and a method for making a soft drink |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US6561232B1 (en) * | 1998-10-29 | 2003-05-13 | Rocep Lusol Holdings Limited | Bottle closure having means for mixing a predetermined dose of an additive into a liquid |
| GB2452676A (en) * | 2006-08-11 | 2009-03-11 | Gizmo Packaging Ltd | Container closure with rupturable membrane and means for introducing an additive into the contents of the container |
| EP2662315A1 (en) * | 2012-05-07 | 2013-11-13 | Nestec S.A. | An ingredient capsule for beverage preparation |
| WO2016097473A1 (en) * | 2014-12-19 | 2016-06-23 | Limonade Oy | A cap and a method for making a soft drink |
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