JP7467567B2 - Container and method of forming the container - Google Patents

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 16/537,873, entitled "CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING A CONTAINER," filed August 12, 2019, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 16/180,599, filed November 5, 2018, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Application No. 15/786,163, filed October 17, 2017, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/409,242, filed October 17, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/508,793, filed May 19, 2017. The contents of these applications are expressly incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all non-limiting purposes.

The present disclosure herein relates generally to containers, and more specifically to beverage containers for use with potable beverages or food.

The containers can be configured to hold a volume of liquid. The containers can contain hot or cold potable liquids, such as water, coffee, tea, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages such as beer. These containers can be formed with a double-walled, vacuum-formed construction to provide insulating properties that help maintain the temperature of the liquid within the container.

This Summary is provided to introduce in a simplified form a selection of concepts that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In certain examples, the insulated container can be configured to hold a volume of liquid. The insulated container can include a canister having a first interior wall having a first end with an opening extending to an interior reservoir for containing the liquid, a second exterior wall forming an outer shell of the canister, and a bottom. The bottom can form a second end configured to support the canister on a surface.

The insulated container may include a spout adapter configured to seal an opening of the canister and provide a resealable spout opening narrower than the opening of the canister, allowing for more controlled and easier pouring of the contents in the internal reservoir of the canister into another container. In one example, the other container may be a cup formed as a lid that is removably coupled to the top of the spout adapter.

The present disclosure is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements and in which:
FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of an insulated container according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 2 illustrates another isometric view of the insulated container of FIG. 1 according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 illustrates another isometric view of the insulated container of FIG. 1 according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 illustrates an exploded isometric view of the insulated container of FIG. 1 according to one or more embodiments described herein. 1 illustrates a more detailed isometric view of a top portion of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates a more detailed isometric view of the bottom of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein. 1A-1C are schematic diagrams illustrating cross-sectional isometric views of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a cap according to one or more aspects described herein. 2 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of the insulated container of FIG. 1 according to one or more embodiments described herein. 1 illustrates steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of an opening adapter assembly configured to be removably coupled to an insulated container according to one or more aspects described herein. 12 illustrates an exploded isometric view of the opening adapter assembly of FIG. 11 in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a plug structure according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 illustrates a bottom view of an aperture adapter according to one or more aspects described herein. 13A-13C are schematic cross-sectional views of a plug structure fully engaged with an opening adapter according to one or more aspects described herein. 13A-13C are schematic diagrams illustrating another cross-sectional view of a plug structure in a partially uncoupled configuration relative to an aperture adapter, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of an insulated container according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 17 illustrates another isometric view of the insulated container of FIG. 16 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein. 20 illustrates another isometric view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein. 20 illustrates another isometric view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 from another direction according to one or more aspects described herein. 20 illustrates a top view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein. 20 illustrates another isometric view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein. 19 illustrates an elevational view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein. 20 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein. 1A-1C are schematic diagrams illustrating an isometric view of a spout adapter with the top cap removed, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a top cap according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 illustrates an isometric view of a pultrusion gasket according to one or more aspects described herein. 1A-1C illustrate alternative isometric views of a pull-out gasket according to one or more embodiments described herein. Additionally, it is understood that these figures are to-scale depictions of different components of various examples, but the disclosed examples are not limited to that particular scale.

In the following description of various examples, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show various examples in which aspects of the present disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other examples may be utilized and structural and functional changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

1 illustrates an isometric view of an insulated container 100 according to one or more aspects described herein. In one example, the container 100 can be configured to hold a volume of liquid. The container 100 can include a canister 102 that is removably coupled to a spout adapter 104 and a lid 106. The lid 106, when removed from the spout adapter 104, can be configured to function as a cup from which, for example, a portion of the liquid held within the canister 102 can be poured. In one example, the canister 102 can be substantially cylindrical in shape, although it is contemplated that the canister 102 can be embodied in any shape, such as a cubic shape, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Additionally, in various examples, the canister 102 can be referred to as a bottom, base, or substantially cylindrically shaped insulating base structure.

2 illustrates another isometric view of the insulated container 100 in FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. As shown in FIG. 2, the lid 106 is removed from the spout adapter 104 to expose the cap 108 that is removably coupled to the top surface 110 of the spout adapter 104. When the cap 108 is removed from the spout adapter 104, it exposes the spout opening 112 that extends through the spout adapter 104 and into the cavity of the canister 102, as shown in FIG. 3. Accordingly, the cap 108 may be configured to removably couple to and seal (i.e., resealably seal) the spout opening 112. In one example, accordingly, the spout opening 112 provides a narrower opening than the opening 158 of the canister 102 (see, e.g., FIG. 9), and thus, when removed from the spout adapter 104, provides for more controlled/more precise manual pouring of the contents of the canister 102 into another container, such as the lid 106. In one example, the spout opening 112 of the spout adapter 104 is off-center on the top surface 110 of the spout adapter 104. It is contemplated that the spout opening 112 may be located at any point on the surface 110, and may be off-center as shown, or may be centered. In another example, the spout opening 112 may have a central axis that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container 100 (i.e., a longitudinal axis that may be parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape of the canister 102) and/or perpendicular to the plane of the top surface 110 of the spout adapter 104 (parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape of the spout opening 112). In another example, the central axis of the spout opening 112 may be inclined at an angle other than 90 degrees relative to the top surface 110. In this regard, it is contemplated that any angle may be utilized without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

In one embodiment, the cap 108 includes a magnetic top surface 111. The magnetic top surface 111 may include a polymer outer layer covering a ferromagnetic structure (e.g., a metal plate/other structural feature may be disposed below the magnetic top surface 111). In another embodiment, all or a portion of the outer surface of the cap 108 may be constructed of one or more metals and/or alloys. Accordingly, the magnetic top surface 111 may include an outer surface material that is ferromagnetic or that is itself magnetized. In another embodiment, the magnetic top surface 111 may include one or more polymers overmolded onto the magnetic structure (i.e., a magnetized metal/alloy may be disposed within the cap 108 as it is molded).

As used herein, the term "magnetic" may refer to a material (e.g., a ferromagnetic material) that can be magnetized, either temporarily or "permanently." Thus, the term "magnetic" may refer to a material (i.e., a surface, or an object, etc.) that can be magnetically attracted to a magnet (i.e., a temporary or permanent magnet) having a magnetic field associated with it. In one example, the magnetic material may be magnetized (i.e., may form a permanent magnet). Additionally, various example magnetic materials, such as nickel, iron, and cobalt, and alloys thereof, may be utilized with the disclosure described herein.

When the cap 108 is removed from the spout opening 112, as shown in FIG. 3, it can be magnetically coupled to the mating surface 114 of the spout adapter 104. Like the top surface 111 of the cap 108, the mating surface 114 of the spout adapter 104 can include a magnetic material. In one example, the mating surface 114 can include one or more polymers overmolded onto a magnetic element (e.g., a metal plate, foil, or wire, among others). In another example, the mating surface 114 can include a metallic and magnetic exterior surface.

In one example, it is contemplated that the canister 102 and lid 106 may be constructed primarily of steel or an alloy such as a titanium alloy, and the spout adapter 104 and cap 108 may be constructed primarily of one or more polymers (particularly with the exception of the magnetic top surface 111 and the mating surface 114). However, it is further contemplated that each element described herein may be constructed from one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials, among others. In particular, the container 100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, high impact polystyrene, ABS, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and/or polypropylene, among others.

4 illustrates an exploded isometric view of a container 100 according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, FIG. 4 illustrates the spout adapter 104 removed from the canister 102, and the lid 106 and cap 108 removed from the spout adapter 104. In one embodiment, the spout adapter 104 can include a bottom threaded surface 116 configured to removably couple to a threaded inner surface 118 of the canister 102. Additionally, the spout adapter 104 can include a top threaded surface 120 configured to removably couple to a threaded inner surface 124 of the lid 106. Additionally, the threaded spout outer surface 122 is configured to removably couple to a threaded inner surface 124 of the cap 108.

However, it is contemplated that in an alternative embodiment, the aforementioned threaded surfaces may be reversed without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In this alternative embodiment, the spout adapter 104 may include a bottom threaded surface configured to removably mate with the threaded exterior surface of the canister 102, and the spout adapter 104 may also include a top threaded surface configured to removably mate with the threaded exterior surface of the lid 106. Additionally, the threaded spout interior surface of the spout opening 112 may be configured to removably mate with the threaded exterior surface of the cap 108.

It is contemplated that the threaded surfaces discussed herein may include any thread form, including any thread pitch, angle, or length, among others, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Thus, any of the bottom threaded surface 116, the threaded interior surface 118, the top threaded surface 120, the threaded interior surface of the lid 106, the threaded spout exterior surface 122, and/or the threaded interior surface 124 may be fully engaged with the corresponding elements by rotating the mating elements relative to one another through any number of revolutions without departing from the scope of these disclosures. For example, the two mating threaded elements of elements 116, 118, 120, 122, and/or 124 may be fully engaged in about ¼ of a revolution, about ⅓ of a revolution, about ½ of a revolution, about 1 revolution, about 2 revolutions, about 3 revolutions, at least 1 revolution, or at least 5 revolutions, etc.

It is further contemplated that the removable coupling between one or more of the canisters 102, spout adapters 104, lids 106 and caps 108 may include additional or alternative coupling mechanisms, such as mating elements, lids, shackles or fasteners, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

5 illustrates a more detailed isometric view of the top of the spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. The spout adapter 104 includes a bottom threaded surface 116 separated from a top threaded surface 120 by a grip ring 126. In one embodiment, the mating surface 114 is a portion of a mating structure 128 extending from the grip ring 126. In one embodiment, the grip ring 126 is configured to be grasped by a user to couple or separate the spout adapter 104 to the canister 102 and/or lid 106. Accordingly, in one example, the mating structure 128 prevents or reduces the possibility of a user's hand slipping around the grip ring 126 as the user manually applies torque to couple or separate the spout adapter 104 to the canister 102 and/or lid 106. It is further contemplated that the grip ring 126 may include multiple mating structures in addition to the single mating structure 128 illustrated in FIG. 5 without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Accordingly, the grip ring 126 may include one or more adhesive or rubberized materials, knurled surface textures, or the like, configured to prevent or reduce slippage of a user's hand when rotating the spout adapter 104 relative to the canister 102 and/or lid 106.

In one example, as shown in FIG. 6, the spout opening 112 of the spout adapter 104 extends through the height of the spout adapter 104 (approximately parallel to the direction 132) and provides access to the spout channel 130 that extends to the bottom surface 134 of the spout adapter 104. FIG. 7 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional isometric view of the spout adapter 104, according to one or more aspects described herein. As shown in FIG. 7, the spout channel 130 can extend from the spout opening 112 to the bottom surface 134. In the illustrated embodiment, the spout channel 130 can be of approximately the same caliber 136 throughout the length of the spout channel 130. However, it is contemplated that the spout channel may have different calibers and sizes throughout the length of the channel that extends between the spout opening 112 and the bottom surface 134.

In one embodiment, the spout adapter 104 may include an internal cavity 138 extending around the spout passage 130. The internal cavity 138 may be sealed during one or more manufacturing processes used to form the spout adapter 104. Accordingly, in one example, the internal cavity 138 may include a vacuum cavity to reduce heat transfer between the bottom surface 134 and the top surface 111, or vice versa. Additionally or alternatively, it is contemplated that the internal cavity 138 may be partially or entirely filled with one or more foam or polymeric materials to increase heat resistance. In yet another example, one or more surfaces of the internal cavity 138 may be coated with a reflective material to reduce heat transfer due to magnetic forces.

In one example, the magnet or magnetic material may be placed behind the docking surface 114. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the magnet or magnetic material may be disposed within a cavity 140 within the docking structure 128. It is contemplated that any coupling mechanism may be used to place the magnet or magnetic material within the cavity 140, such as adhesives, fasteners, fittings, screws, or rivets. In another example, the magnet or magnetic material may be overmolded within the docking structure 128, such that the cavity 140 represents the amount of the overmolded magnet or magnetic material.

In one example, the spout adapter 104 can be one piece. In another example, the spout adapter 104 can be formed from two or more elements joined by another molding process, welding, adhesives, fasteners, or one or more fasteners (rivets, tabs, screws, etc.). In one embodiment, the spout adapter 104 can be constructed from one or more polymers. However, the spout adapter 104 can additionally or alternatively be constructed from one or more metals, alloys, ceramics, or fiber reinforced materials, and the like. The spout adapter 104 can be constructed by one or more injection molding processes. In one specific example, a multi-shot injection molding process (e.g., two shot, three shot, etc., among others) can be used to construct the spout adapter 104. It is further contemplated that additional or alternative processes can be used to construct the spout adapter 104, including rotational molding, blow molding, compression molding, gas-assisted molding, and/or casting, and the like.

FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of the cap 108 according to one or more aspects described herein. As previously described, the cap 108 can include a magnetic upper surface 111. Accordingly, the cap 108 can be constructed from one or more polymeric materials, with the magnetic upper surface 111 including one or more polymers overmolded onto the magnetic material.

In the illustrated example, the cap 108 is substantially cylindrical. However, it is contemplated that additional or alternative shapes may be utilized without departing from the scope of these disclosures. For example, the cap 108 may be cubic in shape, among others. The cap 108 includes grip indentations 142a-c formed to prevent or mitigate slippage of a user's fingers when applying manual torque to the cap 108 to couple or separate the cap 108 from the threaded exterior spout surface 122 of the spout opening 112. It is contemplated that any number of grip indentations 142a-c may be used around the circumference of the cylindrical cap 108 without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Additionally, the cap 108 may include additional or alternative components formed to enhance a user's grip on the cap 108. For example, the exterior cylindrical surface 144 of the cap 108 may include a tacky/rubberized material formed to enhance a user's grip. Additionally, the exterior cylindrical surface 144 may include a series of corrugations or knurling.

Figure 9 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the insulated container 100 with the cap 108 mated to the threaded exterior spout surface 122, the lid 106 mated to the top threaded surface 120 of the spout adapter 104, and the bottom threaded surface 116 of the spout adapter 104 mated to the threaded interior surface 118 of the canister 102.

The canister 102 may include a first inner wall 146 and a second outer wall 148. A sealed vacuum cavity 150 may be formed between the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148. This configuration may be utilized to mitigate heat transfer through the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148 between a reservoir 152 formed to contain a volume of liquid and an external environment 154. In this manner, the sealed vacuum cavity 150 between the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148 may be referred to as an insulated double-walled structure. Additionally, the first inner wall 146 may have a first end 156 that defines an opening 158 that extends to an internal reservoir 152 for containing a volume of liquid. The second outer wall 148 may form the outer shell of the canister 102. The second outer wall 148 may be formed from a sidewall 160 and a bottom 162 that form a second end 164 for supporting the canister 102 on a surface. A seam 163 may be formed between the second outer wall 148 and the bottom 162. In one example, the bottom 162 may be press-fit onto the second outer wall 148. Additionally, the bottom 162 may be welded to the second outer wall 148. The weld may also be ground away so that the seam is not visible on the canister 102.

The bottom 162 may include a dimple 166 that is used in the vacuum forming process. As shown in FIG. 9, the bottom 162 covers the dimple 166 so that the dimple 166 is not visible to the user. The dimple 166 may be generally dome-shaped. However, other suitable shapes are contemplated for accommodating the resin material during the manufacturing process, such as a cone or frusto-cone shape. The dimple 166 may include a circular base 168 that converges to an opening 170 that extends to the second outer wall 148. As described below, the opening 170 may be sealed by resin (not shown). While a vacuum is formed between the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148, the resin seals the opening 170, providing a sealed vacuum cavity 150 between the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148 that forms an insulated double-walled structure.

Alternatively, the dimples 166 are covered by a correspondingly shaped disk (not shown) so that the dimples 166 are not visible to the user. The circular base 168 may be covered by the disk, which may be formed of the same material as the second outer wall 148 and the first inner wall 146. For example, the first inner wall 146, the second outer wall 148, and the disk may be formed of titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, or other materials or alloys. However, other suitable materials and methods for covering the dimples 166 are contemplated, as described herein and in U.S. Patent Application No. 62/237,419, which is fully incorporated herein.

The canister 102 may be constructed from one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials. Additionally, the canister 102 may be constructed using one or more high-temperature or low-temperature processing processes (e.g., compression molding, casting, molding, drilling, grinding, forging, etc.). In one embodiment, the canister 102 may be constructed using stainless steel. As a specific example, the canister 102 may be constructed substantially from 304 stainless steel or a titanium alloy. Additionally, the one or more low-temperature processing processes used to form the geometry of the canister 102 may result in the canister 102 being magnetic (attractable to a magnet).

In one example, the water reservoir 152 of the canister 102 may have an internal water volume of 532 ml (18 fl. oz). In another example, the water reservoir 152 may have an internal water volume ranging from 500 to 550 ml (16.9 to 18.6 fl. oz) or 1000 ml to 1900 ml (33.8 fl. oz to 64.2 fl. oz). In yet another example, the water reservoir 152 may have an internal water volume of at least 100 ml (3.4 fl. oz), at least 150 ml (5.1 fl. oz), at least 200 ml (6.8 fl. oz), at least 400 ml (13.5 fl. oz), at least 500 ml (16.9 fl. oz), or at least 1000 ml (33.8 fl. oz). The opening 158 of the canister 102 may have an opening diameter of 64.8 mm. In another embodiment, the opening 158 may have an opening diameter of 60 mm or between 60 mm and 70 mm. The reservoir 152 may have an inside diameter 153 and a height 155 configured to accommodate a standard size 12 fl. oz. (aluminum) beverage can (a standard 355 ml beverage can having an outside diameter of about 66 mm and a height of about 122.7 mm). The inside diameter 153 may measure at least 66 mm, or between 50 mm and 80 mm. The height 155 may measure at least 122.7 mm, or between 110 mm and 140 mm.

Additional or alternative methods of insulating the container 100 are also contemplated. For example, the cavity 150 between the first interior wall 146 and the exterior wall 148 may be filled with a variety of insulating materials that exhibit low thermal conductivity. Thus, in some examples, the cavity 150 may be filled or partially filled with air to form an air pocket for insulation, or with a bulk material such as a polymeric material or polymeric foam. In one specific example, the cavity 150 may be filled or partially filled with an insulating foam material such as polystyrene. However, additional or alternative insulating materials may be used to fill or partially fill the cavity 150 without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

Furthermore, the thickness of the cavity 150 may be embodied by any dimension without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Also, one or more of the inner surfaces of the first inner wall 146 or the second outer wall 148 of the container 100 may be silvered, copper plated, or covered with thin aluminum foil to reduce heat transfer by radiation.

In one example, the lid 106 may be molded from one or more of a metal, alloy, polymer, ceramic, or fiber-reinforced material. Additionally, the lid 106 may be molded using one or more of injection molding or other manufacturing processes described herein. The lid 106 may be a solid structure or may include a double-walled structure, similar to the canister 102 having an inner wall 172, an outer wall 174, and a cavity 176 therebetween. The lid 106 may be insulated such that the cavity 176 is considered a vacuum cavity created using the techniques described herein.

In one example, the canister 102 includes a shoulder region 182. As such, an outer diameter 184 of the canister 102 may be greater than an outer diameter 186 of the spout adapter 104. Accordingly, the outer wall 148 of the canister 102 may taper along the shoulder region 182 between points 188 and 190. In one example, the shoulder region 182 may improve the thermal conductivity performance of the canister 102 (reducing thermal conductivity). In particular, the shoulder region 182 may provide insulation with lower thermal conductivity (higher heat resistance/insulation) than the lid spout adapter 104 that seals the opening 158.

It is contemplated that the spout adapter 104 may include a lower gasket 178 configured to seal the opening 158 of the canister 102 when the spout adapter 104 is removably coupled thereto. Additionally, the spout adapter 180 may include an upper gasket configured to resealably seal the lid 106 to the spout adapter 104 when coupled.

10A-10F illustrate steps in a molding process for a spout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. As previously discussed, the spout adapter can be constructed from one or more polymers and can be molded using a multi-shot injection molding process or the like. Accordingly, in one example, FIG. 10A illustrates an intermediate spout adapter structure 1002 from a first injection molding shot of a polymer. The intermediate spout adapter structure 1002 includes a top threaded section 1004 and a bottom threaded section 1006 that form the top threaded surface 120 and the bottom threaded surface 116, respectively, when the molding process for the spout adapter 104 is completed. In one embodiment, the intermediate spout adapter structure 1002 includes a complete top surface 110 and spout opening 112 with a threaded external spout surface 122 and a spout channel 130.

10B shows a second intermediate spout adaptor structure 1010 from a second injection molding shot. The second intermediate spout adaptor structure 1010 includes a grip ring base structure 1112 that extends circumferentially around the second intermediate spout adaptor structure 1010 and forms a structural support surface for an overmolded third shot forming the grip ring 126, as shown with reference to FIG. 10C. The second intermediate spout adaptor structure 1010 further includes a handle base structure 1114 that forms a structural support surface for an overmolded third shot forming the mating structure 128. The handle base structure 1114 further includes a plate bracket 1116 that, in one embodiment, is configured to hold a magnetic plate 1118 secured on a surface 1120 prior to overmolding to form the mating surface 114. Additionally, the plate bracket 1116 may include mating elements configured to hold the magnetic plate 1118 with an interference fit prior to overmolding with the third injection molding shot. However, it is contemplated that the plate bracket 1116 may utilize additional or alternative elements to hold the magnetic plate 1118, including adhesive, one or more fasteners, or the like.

10C shows a third intermediate spout adapter structure 1020 with a third injection molding shot of polymer. In particular, as previously described, the third injection molding shot of polymer is formed to overmold the grip ring base structure 1112 and the handle base structure 1114 that form the grip ring 126 and the mating structure 128 at the mating surface 114. However, it is also contemplated that the grip ring base structure 1112 may be separately screwed and glued and molded onto the spout adapter structure 1010.

10D shows a bottom view of the third intermediate spout adapter structure 1020 in FIG. 10C. In particular, FIG. 10D shows an opening 1022 into the cavity (cavity 138 shown in FIG. 7 for example) prior to forming the bottom surface 134 of the spout adapter 104. Accordingly, foam 1024 is injected into the cavity to partially or completely fill the cavity, as shown in FIG. 10D, enhancing the heat resistance of the spout adapter 104 once completed. It is contemplated that the foam 1024 may be constructed of any polymeric foam material without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

Figure 10E shows a fourth intermediate spout adapter structure 1030, as described above in connection with Figure 10E, having a bottom cap 1032 attached to cover opening 1022. In one example, bottom cap 1032 may be formed by the fourth shot of a polymer injection molding process (otherwise referred to as the first shot of the process for molding bottom surface 134).

FIG. 10F shows the complete spout adapter 104 from the fifth shot of the injection molding process (otherwise referred to as the second shot of the process to form the bottom surface 134). As shown, the fifth injection molding shot can be utilized to mold the sealing element 1042 that seals the opening 1022 and forms the bottom surface 134 of the complete spout adapter 104, as previously shown in FIG. 10E.

FIG. 11 shows an isometric view of an opening adapter assembly 1100 configured to be removably coupled to an insulated container according to one or more aspects described herein. In one example, the opening adapter assembly 1100 can be formed to be removably coupled to an insulated container canister/bottle 102 as previously described in these disclosures. FIG. 12 shows an exploded isometric view of the opening adapter assembly 1100 in FIG. 11 according to one or more aspects described herein. In one example, the assembly 1100 includes a lid 1202. The lid 1202 can have similarities to the lid 106. Furthermore, the lid 1202 can be formed to be removably coupled to an opening adapter 1204. In one example, the opening adapter 1204 can be a substantially cylindrical geometry with an external upper threaded surface 1220 formed to engage with an internal threaded portion of the lid 1202. Accordingly, the opening adapter 1204 may include an external bottom threaded surface 1222 configured to engage a threaded interior surface of the canister, such as surface 118 of the canister 102. The top gasket 1208 and the bottom gasket 1210 may be configured to seal the opening of the canister 102 when the external bottom threaded surface 1222 is removably coupled. Additionally, the top gasket 1208 and the bottom gasket 1210 may include any gasket geometry and/or material without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

The grip ring 1206 may extend around the circumference of the aperture adaptor 1204. The grip ring 1206 may have a spacing between the external top threaded surface 1220 and the external bottom threaded surface 1222. In one example, the grip ring 1206 may be integrally molded with the cylindrical structure of the aperture adaptor 1204. In another example, the grip ring 1206 may be molded separately and rigidly coupled to the cylindrical structure of the aperture adaptor 1204. For example, the grip ring 1206 may be injection molded as a separate element and then coupled to the aperture adaptor 1204 by adhesives, welding, and/or fasteners, etc. In another example, the grip ring 1206 may be overmolded onto the aperture adaptor 1204.

The opening adaptor 1204 may include a top opening 1224 formed to accommodate the plug structure 1212. The plug structure 1212 may include a bottom portion 1216 having a substantially cylindrical sidewall and a top portion 1214 rigidly coupled thereto. In one example, the bottom portion 1216 may be spin welded to the top portion 1214, or the like. FIG. 13 illustrates an isometric view of the plug structure 1212, according to one or more aspects described herein. In one embodiment, the substantially cylindrical sidewall of the bottom portion 1216 of the plug structure 1212 may include a threaded exterior surface 1302 removably coupled to the internal threaded surface 1218 of the opening adaptor 1204. In one example, the plug structure 1212 may be formed to be resealably sealed to the top opening 1224 of the opening adaptor 1204 when the threaded exterior surface 1302 engages the internal threaded surface 1218 of the opening adaptor 1204. Additionally, the top portion 1214 may be formed to extend radially beyond the sidewall of the bottom portion 1216 to form a sealing surface 1304 that may be formed adjacent to an upper lip of the opening adapter 1204 at the upper opening 1224. Accordingly, the sealing surface 1304 may include a gasket that may have any geometric shape (e.g., a c-shaped gasket, etc.) and may be constructed from any material without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

The plug structure 1212 may include a handle 1306 rigidly coupled to the top portion 1214. The handle 1306 may extend across the diameter of the top portion 1214 and may be formed for manual operation of the threaded coupling between the plug structure 1212 and the opening adapter 1204 and for manual installation and removal of the plug structure 1212. The plug structure 1212 may include one or more external flow passages 1308. In one specific example, the plug structure 1212 may include three external flow passages 1308 equally spaced apart around the circumference of the exterior sidewall of the bottom portion 1216 of the plug structure 1212. However, it is contemplated that any number of external flow passages 1308 may be utilized without departing from the scope of these disclosures. The external flow passages 1308 may be formed to extend between a flow passage upper end 1310 and a flow passage lower end 1312. In one embodiment, the depth of the external flow passage 1308 (e.g., a depth radial to the substantially cylindrical geometry of the external sidewall of the bottom portion 1216 of the plug structure 1212) can be uniform along the longitudinal length of the external flow passage 1308 (e.g., along a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical geometry of the bottom portion 1216 of the plug structure 1212). In another embodiment, the depth of the external flow passage 1308 may not be uniform and may vary along the flow passage transition region 1314 from a first depth to a second depth that is shallower than the first depth. In one example, the external flow passage 1308 may be configured to provide partial or complete gas pressure relief/equilibration between the external environment and the interior of the canister 102 to which the opening adapter 1204 is removably coupled.

In one example, the plug structure 1212 may include an internal cavity that is partially or completely filled with an insulating material such as a foam material (e.g., Styrofoam, etc.) and/or may include a vacuum cavity formed therethrough to reduce heat conduction.

The plug structure 1212 may additionally include a retention tab 1316. As shown, the plug structure 1212 may include three retention tabs 1316 spaced equally around the circumference of the base 1318 of the plug structure 1212. However, it is contemplated that any number of retention tabs 1316 may be utilized without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In one example, the retention tab 1360 may include a bend (e.g., one or more of the longitudinal surfaces 1322 and/or the bore surface 1320 may be formed to deform) configured to stretch between a compressed shape and an extended shape. As shown in FIG. 13, the retention tab 1316 is in an extended shape.

In one example, the retention tab 1316 can be formed to limit extension in a direction in which the plug structure 1212 is removed from the opening adaptor 1204 when the threaded outer surface 1302 is separated from the internal threaded surface 1218 of the opening adaptor 1204. In particular, in the extended configuration, the retention tab 1316 can be formed adjacent to the retention surface of the opening adaptor 1204. FIG. 14 illustrates a bottom view of the opening adaptor 1204, according to one or more aspects described herein. In one embodiment, when in the extended configuration, the retention tab 1316 can be formed adjacent to the retention raised surface 1402 of the opening adaptor 1204.

15A shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the plug structure 1212 when fully engaged with the aperture adaptor 1204. FIG. 15A shows a schematic state in which the threaded outer surface 1302 of the plug structure 1212 is mated with the internal threaded surface 1218 of the aperture adaptor 1204. Furthermore, in this fully engaged state, the retention tab 1316 may be spaced apart from the retention ridge surface 1402 of the aperture adaptor 1204. FIG. 15B shows another cross-sectional view of the plug structure 1212 in a configuration in which it is partially uncoupled from the aperture adaptor 1204. Accordingly, as FIG. 15B shows, the threaded outer surface 1302 of the plug structure 1212 may be separated from the internal threaded surface 1218 of the aperture adaptor 1204. However, the retention tab 1316 adjacent to the retention ridge surface 1402 of the aperture adaptor 1204 may prevent the plug structure 1212 from being completely separated from the aperture adaptor 1204. Advantageously, this partial coupling allows the top opening 1224 to be unsealed and, in one example, allows the contents of the canister 102 to be poured therethrough without the plug structure 1212 being completely removed from the opening adapter 1204. Further advantageously, this feature allows for one-handed operation of the threaded coupling between the opening adapter 1204 and the plug structure 1212, and may allow the contents of the canister 102 to be poured without the plug structure 1212 having to be completely removed and without the user having to hold it in the other hand or place it on an exterior surface.

To completely remove the plug structure 1212 from the opening adaptor 1204, a manual separation force can be used to facilitate the transition of the retention tab 1316 from the extended configuration shown in FIG. 15B to a compressed configuration in which the retention tab 1316 can move past the retention raised surface 1402. In one example, this manual separation force can be applied in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical structure of the bottom portion 1216. It is contemplated that any separation force can be utilized based on the specific geometry and material of the retention tab 1316, etc., without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Additionally or alternatively, the retention tab 1360 can be formed to abut one or more additional or alternative surfaces of the opening adaptor 1204, such as the base surface 1502, when in the extended configuration, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

It is contemplated that the structure of the opening adapter assembly 1100 may be constructed from any material. For example, one or more of the described elements may be made from one or more polymers, metals, alloys, composites, ceramics, or wood without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In particular, the opening adapter assembly 1100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, high impact polystyrene, ABS, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and/or polypropylene, among others. It is further contemplated that any manufacturing method may be utilized to construct the described elements of the opening adapter assembly 1100 without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In certain instances, injection molding, blow molding, casting, rotational molding, compression molding, gas-assisted molding, thermoforming, or foam molding, welding (e.g., spin welding), adhesives, or fasteners (e.g., rivets, nails, screws, etc.), etc. may be utilized without departing from the scope of these disclosures. It is further contemplated that the illustrated and described elements of the opening adapter assembly 1100 may be constructed with any dimensions without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Thus, for example, the thread forms previously described (e.g., the outer threaded surface 1302, the inner threaded surface 1218, the outer top threaded surface 1220, and/or the outer bottom threaded surface 1222) may be produced in any threaded geometry without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

FIG. 16 illustrates an isometric view of an alternative implementation of an insulated container 1600 according to one or more aspects described herein. In the illustrated example of FIG. 16, the insulated container 1600 includes a lower cap structure 1602 coupled to a top cap 1604 and a canister 1606. In one embodiment, the canister 1606 may be similar to the canister 102. Thus, the canister 1606 may include similar elements as the canister 102 and may be constructed using similar materials and/or processes. The canister 1606 may include an insulated double-wall structure. The canister 1606 may further include a tapered, generally cylindrical geometry. However, as discussed in connection with the canister 102, the canister 1606 may have a regular cylindrical geometry or alternative geometry without departing from the scope of these disclosures. As shown in FIG. 16, the top cap 1604 is removably coupled to the lower cap structure 1602. Additionally, the top cap 1604 may be similar to the cap 108, as previously described in this disclosure. Thus, the top cap 1604 may include a magnetic top surface 1608 that may be constructed similarly to the magnetic top surface 111 of the cap 108.

17 illustrates another isometric view of an insulated container 1600 according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, FIG. 17 illustrates a top cap 1604 magnetically coupled to a mating structure 1610 of a lower cap structure 1602. The mating structure 1610 may thus be similar to the mating structure 128 as described above with respect to the spout adapter 104. In one example, the combination of the lower cap structure 1602 and the top cap 1604 may otherwise be referred to as a spout adapter 1601, and the spout adapter 1601 is configured to provide a spout 1612 with an opening smaller than the opening of the canister 1606.

18 illustrates an isometric view of a spout adapter 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 18 illustrates a top cap 1604 removably coupled to a spout 1612 (not shown). Additionally, FIG. 18 illustrates a lower threaded sidewall 1614 of the lower cap structure 1602 configured to be received by a threaded sidewall of a canister, such as the threaded inner surface 118 of the canister 102. As illustrated, the top cap 1604 includes a plurality of grip elements spaced about the outer cylindrical sidewall 1618 of the top cap 1604. These grip elements are collectively labeled as elements 1616, and it is contemplated that any number of these elements may be spaced about the outer cylindrical sidewall 1618 of the top cap 1604 without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In certain limitations, the grip elements 1616 may be similar to the grip recesses 142a-c described in connection with the cap 108. Additionally, the top cap 1604 may be implemented with a chamfered/curved surface 1620 spaced between the outer cylindrical sidewall 1618 and the magnetic top surface 1608. It is further contemplated that the surface 1620 may have any radius of curvature.

Figure 19 shows another isometric view of the spout adapter 1601. As shown in Figure 19, the top cap 1604 is shown as magnetically coupled to the docking structure 1610 such that the spout 1612 is uncovered and visible.

FIG. 20A shows another isometric view of the spout adapter 1601 from a different orientation so that the docking structure 1610 is more clearly visible. The docking structure 1610 thus includes a magnetic docking surface 1622.

The magnetic docking surface 1622 may be similar to the magnetic docking surface 114, as previously described. Additionally, the docking structure 1610 may include an upper surface 1624 that slopes between the magnetic docking surface 1622 and the spout 1612. Additionally, the upper surface 1624 of the docking structure 1610 is spaced apart from an upper surface 1626 of the lower cap structure 1602. The docking surface 1622 protrudes from an outer periphery 1627 of the upper surface 1626. In one example, the docking surface 1626 may be spaced apart from the center of the lower cap structure 1602 by a distance equal to or greater than the maximum outer radius of the canister 1606.

FIG. 20B illustrates a top view of the spout adapter of FIG. 1601, according to one or more aspects described herein. As shown, the docking structure 1610 can taper from a first width 1611 at the intersection of the docking structure 1610 and the collar surface 1630 of the spout adapter 1601 to a second width 1613 at the docking surface 1622 that is smaller than the first width 1613. Thus, the docking structure 1610 can taper in at least two planes.

22 illustrates another isometric view of the spout adapter of FIG. 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, FIG. 22 illustrates the spout adapter 1601 without the top cap 1604. FIG. 22 also illustrates the top threaded sidewall 1628 of the spout 1612. Thus, the lower threaded sidewall 1614 and the top threaded sidewall 1628, as well as any other threaded surfaces discussed throughout this disclosure, may be implemented with any threaded geometry. Additionally, the spout adapter 1601 includes a collar surface 1630 spaced between the spout 1612 and the top surface 1626 of the lower cap structure 1602. This collar surface 1630 extends around the circumference of the spout 1612 and, in one embodiment, provides a flat surface that may abut the top cap 1604 when removably coupled to the top threaded sidewall 1628.

FIG. 23 shows an elevational view of the spout adapter 1601 with the top cap 1604 magnetically coupled to the mating structure 1610. In the illustrated example, the top surface 1626 of the lower cap structure 1602 has a sloped shape between the spout 1612 and a rounded/beveled outer edge 1632 of the top surface 1626. More specifically, the top surface 1626 of the lower cap structure 1602 extends between the outer surface 1630 and the outer edge 1632. FIG. 23 further shows a lower gasket 1634 extending around a first end of the lower threaded sidewall 1614. The lower gasket 1634 includes one or more vent structures 1638 spaced around a circumference of the lower gasket 1634. In one embodiment, the vent structures 1638 are configured to provide a pressure relief mechanism and allow gas to pass between the canister 1606 and the external environment. It is contemplated that any number of vent structures 1638 may be spaced about the lower gasket 1634. In one particular embodiment, the lower gasket 1634 includes four vent structures 1638 spaced approximately equally apart about the circumference of the lower gasket 1634.

The spout adapter 1601 may further include an upper gasket 1642 that extends around the second end 1644 of the lower threaded sidewall 1614. Thus, both the upper gasket 1642 and the lower gasket 1634 may resealably seal the opening of the canister 1606.

The central axis 1640 corresponds to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical geometry of the spout adapter 1601. In one example, the magnetic mating surface 1622 is approximately parallel to the central axis 1640 of the lower cap structure 1602.

FIG. 24 illustrates a schematic cross-sectional view of a spout adaptor 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 24 illustrates a schematic internal passageway 1650 of the spout adaptor 1601 extending between a spout opening 1656 at the top of the spout adaptor 1601 and a canister opening 1658 at the bottom of the spout adaptor 1601 configured to open into the canister's internal cavity 1606. In the illustrated embodiment, the internal passageway 1650 substantially conforms to the exterior geometry of the lower cap structure 1602. In an alternative embodiment, the internal passageway 1650 may be implemented as a generally cylindrical channel extending between the spout opening 1656 and the canister opening 1658, among other geometries. FIG. 24 also illustrates magnetic elements 1660 and 1662, which are encapsulated in the combined structure 1610 of the upper cap 1604 and the lower cap structure 1602, respectively. Magnetic elements 1660 and 1662 may be permanent magnets or may be ferromagnetic structures that are magnetically attracted to magnets. It is contemplated that magnetic elements 1660 and 1662 may be implemented in any geometric shape. In one particular example, magnetic element 1660 is a permanent magnet and magnetic element 1662 is a magnetic plate. In another embodiment, magnetic element 1662 is a permanent magnet and magnetic element 1660 is a magnetic plate. In yet another example, both magnetic elements 1660 and 1662 are permanent magnets.

FIG. 24 shows the top cap 1604 coupled to the spout 1612. In particular, FIG. 24 shows the top threaded sidewall 1628 removably coupled to the internal threaded sidewall 1670 of the top cap 1604. The top cap 1604 may further include a cap gasket 1652 that extends around the inner periphery of the top of the top cap 1604 and seals the top cap 1604 against the spout 1612.

It is contemplated that the spout adapter 1601 may be manufactured using any combination of the processes and materials described throughout this disclosure. For example, the lower cap structure 1602 and the top cap 1604 may each be formed by a multi-shot injection molding process that encapsulates the magnetic elements 1660 and 1662.

FIG. 25 shows a schematic isometric view of the spout adapter 1601 with the top cap 1604 removed. Also shown is a pull-off gasket 2502 configured to be disposed within the top cap 1604 to form a seal between the spout 1612 and the top cap 1604. The pull-off gasket 2502 is configured to be removable from the top cap 1604 to allow for cleaning of the top cap 1604 and/or the gasket 2502.

26 shows an isometric bottom view of the top cap 1604. As shown, the top cap 1604 includes an internally threaded sidewall 1670. The pull-out gasket 2502 is configured to be retained within the top cap 1604. In one example, the pull-out gasket 2502 may be retained within the top cap 1604 by an interference fit such that the outer diameter of the pull-out gasket 2504 is slightly larger than the inner diameter of the top cap 1604. Additionally or alternatively, the pull-out gasket 2502 may be retained within the top cap 1604 by being retained by one or more threads of the internally threaded sidewall 1670. In one example, the pull-out gasket 2502 is formed from a deformable material such that it may be deformed to be disposed within the top cap 1604 as shown. It is contemplated that any polymeric/elastomeric material may be used to form the pull-out gasket 2502. In certain examples, the pull-out gasket 2502 may be formed from a single material or combination of materials including one or more of silicone rubber, neoprene rubber, ethylene propylene (EPM) rubber, or ethylene propylene diene (EPDM) rubber, or nitrile rubber, among others. The pull-out gasket 2502 may be placed into the top cap 1604 using the illustrated gasket grip 2602, as shown in FIG. 26, which functions as a manually graspable element. The gasket grip 2602 may be connected to a sealing surface 2604 of the pull-out gasket 2502, whereby the sealing surface 2604 may be configured to form a seal adjacent the spout 1612.

27 shows a first isometric view and FIG. 28 shows a second isometric view of the pull-out gasket 2502. As shown, the pull-out gasket 2502 includes an outer ring structure 2701 that includes a sealing surface 2604. An outer cylindrical surface 2703 of the outer ring structure 2701 can be configured to abut/intersect with the inner threaded sidewall 1670 of the top cap 1604. The inner ring structure 2702 extends below the sealing surface 2604 and forms a sidewall that provides rigidity to the pull-out gasket 2502. The gasket grip 2602 is attached to the inner ring structure 2702 and extends partially across a diameter of the pull-out gasket 2502 such that the ends (2704a, 2704b) of the grip 2602 intersect the outer sidewall of the inner ring structure 2702. In one example, the top end of the grip 2602 is approximately flush with the bottom surface 2708 of the inner ring structure 2702.

In one example, an insulated container molded of one material can include a canister having a first inner wall with a threaded sidewall and a first end with an opening extending to an interior reservoir for receiving a liquid, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to support the canister on a surface. The canister can include a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-walled structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulated container can also include a spout adapter having a spout passageway extending through the height of the spout adapter at the bottom surface and a spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter. The spout opening is sealed by a cap having a magnetic top surface formed to magnetically couple with a mating surface on a grip ring extending around the circumference of the spout adapter between the top threaded surface and the bottom threaded surface. The bottom threaded surface formed to resealably seal the spout adapter to the opening of the canister, and the top threaded surface formed to removably couple the spout adapter to the lid.

In another aspect, the insulated container may include a canister having a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded side and an opening extending to an internal reservoir for receiving a liquid, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister. The second outer wall may include a second end configured to support the canister on a surface. The canister may include a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-walled structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulated container may include an opening adapter having an external bottom threaded surface for removably mating with and sealing the opening of the canister. The opening adapter may also include an internal threaded surface, an external top threaded surface, and a grip ring located between the external top threaded surface and the external bottom threaded surface. The insulated container may also include a plug structure having a substantially cylindrical top and a substantially cylindrical bottom. The plug structure may also include a threaded outer surface formed to removably mating with the internal threaded surface of the opening adapter. The plug structure may also have a handle rigidly coupled to the top and a retention tab rigidly/flexibly coupled to the bottom of the plug structure. Additionally, the external flow passage may extend between the upper flow passage end and the lower flow passage end of the plug structure. Additionally, the insulated container may include a lid configured to be removably coupled to the external upper threaded surface of the opening adapter.

In another aspect, the insulated container may include a canister having a first inner wall with a first end having a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an interior reservoir configured to contain a liquid. The canister may also include a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister, the second outer wall having a second end configured to support the canister on a surface. The canister may have a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-walled structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulated container may also include a lower cap structure having a lower threaded sidewall removably coupled to the canister and configured to seal an opening therein, the lower cap structure may also have an upper surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and a spout, the spout may further have an upper threaded sidewall. The lower cap structure may include a docking structure protruding from the upper surface and having a magnetic docking surface. The insulated container may also include a top cap having a magnetic top surface and a threaded interior sidewall, the top cap configured to be removably coupled to the spout and the mating surface.

In one embodiment, the magnetic mating surface of the spout adapter is approximately parallel to the central axis of the lower cap structure.

In one embodiment, the spout adapter further includes a bottom gasket extending around a first end of the lower threaded sidewall and a top gasket extending around a second end of the lower threaded sidewall.

In another embodiment, the lower gasket includes a vent structure.

The spout adapter's mating structure may also include a sloped upper surface between the spout and the magnetic mating surface.

The insulated container may also include a colored surface between the spout and the top surface of the lower cap structure. The colored surface may extend around the periphery of the spout.

The lower cap's integration structure can taper from a first width at the intersection of the integration structure and the collar surface to a second width at the magnetic integration surface that is smaller than the first width.

The upper surface of the combined structure may be spaced apart from the upper surface of the lower cap structure.

The combined structure may encapsulate a magnetic plate.

The top surface of the lower cap structure may have a sloping shape between the spout and the rounded/beveled outer edge of the top surface.

In another aspect, the spout adapter may include a lower cap structure. The lower cap structure may further include a bottom threaded sidewall configured to removably couple to and seal an opening of the canister. The lower cap structure may further include a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and the spout, the spout further including an upper threaded sidewall. The lower cap structure may also include a mating structure protruding from the top surface and having a magnetic mating surface. Additionally, the lower spout adapter may include a top cap having a magnetic top surface and a threaded interior sidewall. The top cap may be configured to be removably coupled to the spout and the magnetic mating surface.

In another aspect, the insulated container may include a canister having a first inner wall with a first end having a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an interior reservoir configured to receive a liquid. The canister may also include a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister, the second outer wall having a second end configured to support the canister on a surface. The canister may have a sealed vacuum cavity forming an insulated double-walled structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulated container may also include a lower cap structure having a lower threaded sidewall removably coupled to the canister and configured to seal an opening therein, the lower cap structure may also have a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and a spout, the spout may further have an upper threaded sidewall. The lower cap structure may include a docking structure protruding from the top surface and having a magnetic docking surface. The insulated container may also include a top cap having a pull-out gasket configured to be removably mounted within the top cap, a magnetic upper surface and a threaded interior sidewall, the top cap configured to be removably coupled to the spout and the mating surface.

The pull-out gasket may further include an outer ring structure configured to be adjacent to and held by the threaded inner sidewall of the top cap and having a sealing surface configured to abut the spout. The pull-out gasket may further include an inner ring structure attached to and concentric with the outer ring structure, the inner ring structure forming a sidewall extending below the sealing surface, and the gasket gripping structure attached to the inner ring structure and extending at least partially across a diameter of the inner ring structure.

The present disclosure has been disclosed above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to various examples. However, the purpose of this disclosure is not to limit the scope of the disclosure, but to provide examples of various features and concepts related to the disclosure. Those skilled in the art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications can be made to the examples described above without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Claims (20)

1. An insulated container comprising:
A canister,
a canister comprising: a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending to an internal reservoir for containing a liquid; and a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister, the second outer wall having a second end configured to support the canister on a surface;
A lower cap structure comprising:
a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably engage and seal the opening of the canister;
a top surface extending between said lower threaded sidewall and said spout, said spout further comprising an upper threaded sidewall; and a lower cap structure further comprising: a mating structure protruding from said top surface and having a magnetic mating surface;
An upper cap,
a threaded interior sidewall, the top cap configured to be removably coupled to the spout; and
a pull-out gasket configured to be removably coupled within the top cap, the pull-out gasket further comprising a gasket grip structure extending across a diameter of the pull-out gasket;
an outer ring structure configured to abut and be retained by said threaded inner sidewall and having a sealing surface configured to abut said spout; and an inner ring structure coupled to and concentric with said outer ring structure, said inner ring structure forming a sidewall extending below said sealing surface ,
The docking structure holds the top cap when removed from the spout by magnetically coupling the top cap to the magnetic docking surface.
Insulated container. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the gasket grip structure is coupled to the inner ring structure and extends across a diameter of the inner ring structure. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the docking structure further comprises a top surface that slopes between the spout and the magnetic docking surface. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the magnetic mating surface is substantially parallel to the central axis of the lower cap structure. a lower gasket extending around a first end of the lower threaded sidewall, the lower gasket including a vent;
10. The insulated container of claim 1, further comprising a top gasket extending around the second end of the lower threaded side wall. The insulated container of claim 3, wherein the upper surface of the combined structure is spaced apart from the upper surface of the lower cap structure. 4. The insulated container of claim 3, further comprising a collar surface spaced between said spout and said upper surface of said lower cap structure, said collar surface extending around a circumference of said spout. The insulated container of claim 7, wherein the integration structure tapers from a first width at an intersection of the integration structure and the collar surface to a second width at the magnetic integration surface that is smaller than the first width. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the combined structure encapsulates a magnetic plate. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the top surface of the lower cap structure has a sloping geometry between the spout and a chamfered outer edge of the top surface. 1. A spout adapter comprising:
A lower cap structure comprising:
a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably engage and seal an opening in the canister;
a top surface extending between said lower threaded sidewall and said spout, said spout further comprising an upper threaded sidewall; and a lower cap structure further comprising: a mating structure protruding from said top surface and having a magnetic mating surface;
An upper cap,
a threaded interior sidewall, the top cap configured to be removably coupled to the spout; and
a pull-out gasket configured to be removably coupled within the top cap, the pull-out gasket further comprising a gasket grip structure extending across a diameter of the pull-out gasket;
an outer ring structure configured to abut and be retained by said threaded inner sidewall and having a sealing surface configured to abut said spout; and an inner ring structure coupled to and concentric with said outer ring structure, said inner ring structure forming a sidewall extending below said sealing surface .
and a top cap comprising :
The docking structure holds the top cap when removed from the spout by magnetically coupling the top cap to the magnetic docking surface.
Spout adapter. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the gasket grip structure is coupled to the inner ring structure and extends across a diameter of the inner ring structure. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the docking structure further comprises a top surface that slopes between the spout and the magnetic docking surface. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the magnetic mating surface is substantially parallel to a central axis of the lower cap structure. a lower gasket extending around a first end of the lower threaded sidewall, the lower gasket including a vent;
12. The spout adapter of claim 11, further comprising an upper gasket extending around the second end of the lower threaded sidewall. The spout adapter of claim 13, wherein the upper surface of the mating structure is spaced apart from the upper surface of the lower cap structure. 14. The spout adaptor of claim 13, further comprising a collar surface spaced between said spout and said upper surface of said lower cap structure, said collar surface extending around a circumference of said spout. The spout adapter of claim 17, wherein the docking structure tapers from a first width at an intersection of the docking structure and the collar surface to a second width at the magnetic docking surface that is less than the first width. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the combined structure encapsulates a magnetic plate. 12. The spout adaptor of claim 11, wherein the upper surface of the lower cap structure has a sloped geometry between the spout and a chamfered outer edge of the upper surface.