JP2017520483A - Container lid with content storage system - Google Patents

Abstract

A lid for a container comprises a base, a content storage system, and an actuating part, the base connected to the container and in fluid communication with an internal cavity of the container (referred to herein as a “drink”) The contents storage system is disposed at the base and is in selective fluid communication with the internal cavity of the container, the contents storage system being in the open state when the contents storage system is in the open state. The contents storage system includes a valve that is in fluid communication with an internal cavity and is not in fluid communication with the internal cavity when closed, and the actuating portion selectively selects the internal cavity of the container. In order to open, the valve is actuated between the closed state and the open state.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[Cross-reference of related applications]
This application claims priority and benefit of co-pending US patent application Ser. No. 61 / 992,805, filed May 13, 2014. The entire disclosure of that US patent application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application for all purposes.

[Disclosure]
The present disclosure relates to a container lid, and more particularly to a multi-functional container lid.

〔background〕
In general, container lids (eg lids for drinking containers, gasoline containers, chemical liquid containers, etc.) seal the container to prevent liquid from leaving the container (eg screws) Lid, flip lid, friction fit lid, etc.). Such a lid may include a sealing member (for example, packing) that enhances sealing performance. In general, in order to access the liquid inside the container, the lid or the stopper of the lid needs to be moved relative to the container, i.e. from the container, so that the liquid path to the inside of the container is accessible. become. In order to efficiently put the contents into the container, it is necessary to remove the conventional lid.

  Many people enjoy flavored beverages such as water with sweeteners or flavorings such as tea powder. However, in order to flavor the water contained in the container, usually (i) carry the separation container of flavor solution or flavor powder, (ii) open the container containing water, and (iii) place the flavor contents in the container. (Iv) The container must be resealed, and (v) the container should then be shaken to mix the contents. There is a need for a solution that improves the placement of contents (eg, flavorings) in beverage containers.

〔Overview〕
In at least one aspect of the present disclosure, a lid for a container comprises a base, a content storage system, and an actuating part, the base configured to connect to the container, and a fluid in an internal cavity of the container The contents storage system is disposed at the base and is selectively disposed in the inner cavity of the container. The content storage system may be in fluid communication with the content storage system in fluid communication with the internal cavity when in the open state, and the content storage system is in the internal cavity when in the closed state. And the actuating portion is configured to actuate the valve between the closed state and the open state to selectively open the internal cavity of the container. ing

  The valve may include a pressure valve configured to open when a pressure difference between the internal cavity of the container and the content storage system is greater than a threshold value.

  The actuating part may include a pusher configured to pressurize the storage system. The pusher may be detachably fixed to the content storage system or the base, and the content storage system may be accessible by removing the pusher. The pusher may include a flexible button configured to deform and pressurize the content storage system.

  In some embodiments, the content storage system may be formed within the base. The content storage system may be removable from the base.

  The mouth may be movably connected to the base so as to move between a sealing position and a non-sealing position. The mouth may extend away from the content storage system in the unsealed position.

  In some embodiments, the valve may include an elastic material. The valve may be configured to operate at least one of liquid and powder.

  In at least one aspect of the present disclosure, a content storage system for a container lid includes a housing defining the content storage system and, when open, the content storage system is fluidly coupled to an internal cavity of the container. And a valve that may be in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the container when the contents storage system is in a closed state.

  The contents storage system is further configured to operate the valve between the closed state and the open state to selectively open the internal cavity of the container to the container storage system. May be provided.

  In at least one aspect of the present disclosure, the container comprises a container housing defining an internal cavity configured to hold liquid and a lid as disclosed herein.

  Other aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure are discussed below.

[Brief description of the drawings]
The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will be more clearly understood from the following more detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a lid according to the present disclosure.

  2 is a sectional side view of the lid of FIG.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded side view of the lid of FIG.

  FIG. 4 is a front view of the lid of FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the lid of FIG.

  6 is a bottom plan view of the lid of FIG.

  7 is a cross-sectional side view of the lid of FIG. 1 disposed in a container.

[Detailed Description of Embodiment]
The following references will form details of various embodiments of the present disclosure, which are examples drawn with the drawings and the following description. It will be understood that exemplary embodiments are depicted and the present disclosure is not limited to these exemplary embodiments. On the contrary, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described herein, but various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other implementations that may be included within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. It extends to form.

  The range defined here is understood as a shorthand for all values within the range. For example, the range from 1 to 50 is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, Including any number, combination of numbers, or partial range of groups consisting of 46, 47, 48, 49, or 50, for example 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 The same is true for decimal values such as, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, and 1.9 that fall between the aforementioned integers. With respect to partial ranges, “nested partial ranges” extending from either end of the range are specifically contemplated. For example, nested partial ranges of exemplary ranges from 1 to 50 are in one direction from 1 to 10, from 1 to 20, from 1 to 30, and from 1 to 40, or other May include from 50 to 40, 50 to 30, 50 to 20, and 50 to 10 in the direction.

As used herein, unless otherwise specified or apparent from context, the terms “approximately” and similar terms (eg, “substantially”, “about”) are intended to mean, for example, Such terms, which are understood to be within the normally accepted range in the well-known art, within 2 standard deviations, are 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4% %, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, 0.1%, 0.05%, or 0.01%. Unless otherwise apparent from the context, all real values defined herein are altered by the term “approximately”.

  In at least one aspect of the present disclosure, referring to FIGS. 1-6, a lid 100 of a container (not shown) includes a base 102 configured to connect to the container, the base 102 being in the internal cavity of the container. It includes a mouth (or “drink”) 117 that is configured to be in fluid communication. The base 102 may include a base body 101 that includes a hole 101a that is defined to allow fluid to flow from the internal cavity of the container through the lid 100. The body portion 102 may further include at least one seal 103 for fluidly sealing the lid and the container and / or at least one enclosure 105. The hole 101 may be operably attached to a straw disposed in the internal cavity. The seal 103 may be made of any suitable material, such as, for example, silicone, rubber, and the like.

  At least one content storage system 106 may be disposed in the base 102 and configured to be in selective fluid communication with the interior cavity of the container. The content storage system 106 may have a reservoir body 107 that includes a valve 109 such that when in the open state, the content storage system 106 may be in fluid communication with the internal cavity. When valve 109 is closed, content storage system 106 is not in fluid communication with the internal cavity. For the purposes of this disclosure, the term “fluid communication” is transferable between a container's internal cavity and the reservoir body 107 to a non-fluid (eg, powder, gel, concentrate, etc.). It may be understood that this is possible. The content reservoir 106 may preferably be configured to hold any suitable additive (eg, flavoring) or other content that is added to the liquid (eg, water) inside the container. Good.

  The valve 109 may be, but is not limited to, an internal cavity where the pressure difference between the container's internal cavity and the reservoir body 107 of the content storage system 106 is sufficient to open a threshold (eg, open the valve). Including any suitable type of valve, including a one-way pressure valve (e.g., a check valve), which is configured to open when it may be greater than the positive pressure of the reservoir body 107). Also good. In other embodiments, the valve 109 may be a suitable mechanism and / or an electrically actuated valve.

  In some embodiments, the valve 109 may include a resilient material. In particular, the valve 109 may be configured to operate with at least one of a fluid, powder, gel, or any other suitable content. The selection of any suitable material for the desired valve function may be considered herein.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the valve 109 may be mounted on the reservoir body 107 by a valve stem 115. It may be contemplated that the valve 109 may be disposed on the reservoir body 107 in any suitable manner.

  Actuator 111 may be configured to actuate valve 109 between a closed state and an open state to selectively open the internal cavity of the container to reservoir body 107 and the contents therein. As shown, the actuating portion 111 may be movably attached to the reservoir body 107 by including a threaded component 113 that may be glued (or otherwise connected) to the actuating portion 111, for example. . Any other suitable attachment of threaded part 113 to actuator 111 may be considered herein (eg, forming threaded part 113 on actuator 111). In such an embodiment, the actuator 111 may be removed (eg, removed by turning the lid) and the contents may be added to the reservoir body 107 of the contents storage system 106.

  In embodiments where the valve 109 includes a pressure valve, the actuating portion 111 may include a pusher configured to pressurize the reservoir body 107 of the content storage system 106. The pusher may include a flexible button or lid configured to deform and pressurize the reservoir body 107 of the content storage system 106, as shown in FIGS.

  In some embodiments, the reservoir body 107 of the content storage system 106 may be at least partially formed within the base 102 (eg, the reservoir body 107 is defined by the base body 101). May be good). In other embodiments, the content storage system 106 may be removable from the base 102.

  As shown, the mouth / beverage 117 may be movably connected to the base 102 such that the mouth / beverage 117 moves between a sealed portion and a non-sealed portion. For example, if the mouth / spout 117 is rotated and / or otherwise pressed against the base body 101, the fluid will pass through the mouth 107 and consequently through the container seal. There is no fluid path that allows it to move. If the mouth may extend to an unsealed position, the mouth 117 places a passageway with a hole 101a that allows a fluid path between the internal cavity of the container and the atmosphere. It is contemplated that the mouth 117 may extend away from the content storage system 106 in the unsealed position. In addition to the mouth portion 117 being shown as a moving portion, the mouth portion 117 may be used and disposed on the lid 100 in any suitable manner (eg, formed as part of the base body 101). It is considered.

  The lid 100 further provides a leak around the mouth 117 that sufficiently allows the user to create a suction through the mouth 117 so that fluid can be drawn through a straw with a corresponding operable hole 101a. A mouth gasket 119 may be included that is located at a location where the mouth 117 contacts the base body 101 near the hole 101a to prevent and / or provide a seal. Any other suitable sealing mechanism may be considered.

  The lid 100 is any of the lids 100 that allow gas to enter the container when a negative pressure is created inside the container for removal of contents and / or suction created by the user. An open valve 121 may also be included, which may be located in a suitable part. As shown, the opening valve may be covered and / or blocked by the mouth 117 when the mouth 117 is in the sealed position. The release valve 121 may be any suitable valve (eg, a check valve).

  In some embodiments, the lid 100 may further include a mouth cover 125 configured to move relative to the mouth 117 to selectively expose at least a portion of the mouth 117 during use. Good. The lid 100 is configured to hold the mouth 117 in place while allowing the mouth 117 to rotate or otherwise move between a sealed position and an unsealed position. One or more cover functions 123 may also be included. The cover function 123 may be adhered or fixed to the base body 101 in any suitable manner.

  The configuration of any of the various embodiments of the lid described herein may be made with any suitable material, including but not limited to plastic, metal, and / or ceramics. . Any seal / gasket of the present disclosure may be made from any suitable material such as, but not limited to, rubber, plastic, flexible plastic, and / or foam.

  As disclosed herein, if a fluid, gel, powder, gas, or other suitable content may be disposed in the reservoir body 107, the valve 109 is closed from the closed state to the open state. Actuation allows the contents of the reservoir body 107 to be poured and / or discharged into the interior cavity of the container (and / or to the atmosphere if the lid 100 is not in contact with the container). After discharge of the contents of the contents storage system 106, the valve 109 closes from the inlet of the body 107 until it is actuated to prevent any fluid from the container again. This allows the contents of the container to be vibrated or otherwise mixed without having to remove the lid 100 or compromising the use of addenda in the contents storage system 106.

  The embodiment of the lid 100 shown in the drawings is configured and adapted for use with drinking containers, and those skilled in the art will recognize that the lid 100 is suitable for any suitable container type (e.g., gasoline And may be modified in any suitable manner for any suitable content type (eg, two-stroke motor oil) within the content storage system 106. It will be.

  Referring to FIG. 7, in at least one aspect of the present disclosure, the container 700 includes a container housing 701 that defines an internal cavity 703 configured to hold fluid, and a lid 100 as disclosed herein. Is provided. The container 700 may be any suitable container, such as a drinking container (eg, bottle, mug, thermos, sports beverage container, etc.) or a chemical container, which may be gasoline. It may be made of a material (eg, plastic, metal, etc.). Container 700 may be any suitable shape and design. The container 700 may be any suitable marking and / or such as a fill line representing the maximum filling level until fluid inside the internal cavity 703 contacts the storage system 106 and / or approaches the function of the storage system 106. Other features may be included.

  It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the disclosed embodiments have been described in detail and that variations may be made in these embodiments without departing from the spirit and spirit of the disclosure. right.

3 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a lid according to the present disclosure. FIG. It is a sectional side view of the lid | cover of FIG. It is a decomposition | disassembly side view of the lid | cover of FIG. It is a front view of the lid | cover of FIG. FIG. 2 is an upper plan view of the lid of FIG. 1. It is a downward top view of the lid | cover of FIG. FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the lid of FIG. 1 disposed in a container.

Claims (20)

A lid for the container,
A base, a content storage system and an actuating part;
The base is
Configured to connect to the container;
A mouth configured to fluidly communicate with an internal cavity of the container;
The content storage system includes:
Arranged at the base,
Configured to be in selective fluid communication with the internal cavity of the container;
A valve in which the content storage system is in fluid communication with the internal cavity when open and the content storage system is not in fluid communication with the internal cavity when closed;
The lid is configured to actuate the valve between the closed state and the open state in order to selectively open the internal cavity of the container.   The valve according to claim 1, wherein the valve includes a pressure valve configured to open when a pressure difference between the internal cavity of the container and the content storage system is greater than a threshold value. Lid.   The lid according to claim 2, wherein the operating portion includes a pusher configured to pressurize the storage system. The pusher is detachably fixed to the content storage system or the base.
The lid according to claim 3, wherein the contents storage system is accessible by removing the pusher.   The lid of claim 3, wherein the pusher includes a flexible button configured to deform and pressurize the content storage system.   The lid according to claim 1, wherein the content storage system is formed inside the base.   The lid according to claim 1, wherein the mouth portion is movably connected to the base portion so as to move between a sealing position and a non-sealing position.   The lid according to claim 7, wherein the mouth extends away from the content storage system in the unsealed position.   The lid of claim 1, wherein the content storage system is removable from the base.   The lid of claim 1, wherein the valve comprises an elastic material.   The lid according to claim 1, wherein the valve is configured to operate at least one of a liquid and a powder. A content storage system for the lid of the container;
A housing defining the content storage system;
A valve in which the content storage system is in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the container when in the open state and the fluid storage system is not in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the container when in the closed state; A content storage system comprising:   And further comprising an actuating portion configured to actuate the valve between the closed state and the open state to selectively open the internal cavity of the container to the content storage system. The content storage system according to claim 12.   14. The valve according to claim 13, wherein the valve includes a pressure valve configured to open when a pressure difference between the internal cavity of the container and the content storage system is greater than a threshold value. Content storage system.   The content storage system according to claim 14, wherein the operating unit includes a pusher configured to pressurize the storage system. The pusher is detachably fixed to the content storage system or the base.
16. The content storage system according to claim 15, wherein the content storage system is accessible by removing the pusher.   17. The content storage system of claim 16, wherein the pusher includes a flexible button configured to deform and pressurize the content storage system.   The content storage system of claim 12, wherein the valve comprises a resilient material.   The content storage system according to claim 12, wherein the valve is configured to operate at least one of a liquid and a powder. Container,
A container housing defining an internal cavity configured to hold liquid, a lid comprising a base, a content storage system, and an actuating portion;
The base is
Configured to connect to the container;
A mouth configured to fluidly communicate with an internal cavity of the container;
The content storage system includes:
Arranged at the base,
Configured to be in selective fluid communication with the internal cavity of the container;
A valve in which the content storage system is in fluid communication with the internal cavity when open and the content storage system is not in fluid communication with the internal cavity when closed;
The container is configured to operate the valve between the closed state and the open state in order to selectively open the internal cavity of the container.

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