MXPA00001892A - Bottle cap with prize - Google Patents

Abstract

An attachment (110) for fitting over a bottle cap (14A) of a bottle (14) has a top container (112D) and bottom container (112A) having a central opening for fitting over the bottle cap (14A). The central opening may have teeth to lock onto the bottle cap. The top and bottom containers form a cavity to hold a prize. Alternatively, thetop and bottom containers, when removed from the bottle cap, form a yo-yo.

Description

BOTTLE COVER WITH PRIZE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of Invention: The present invention relates to bottle caps. More particularly, the present invention relates to covers for bottles that have incorporated in these game paraphernalia.

Description of the Previous Technique: The commercialization of products often uses inducements to obtain a market profit. One such incentive is an opportunity device prize which is located at the top of beverages such as soda, juices, and other fluid food products. To date, the physical space and the volume have been limited to the space on the underside of the lid of the bottle or the outside of the container. While product devices, such as coupons and toys, are offered, they add undesirable coordination of material and tasks along the distribution chain. The prior art devices do not provide indication of tampering, and spills, but do not offer improvements on the release devices currently in use. What is needed is a device which forms either a part of a bottle cap or can be coupled to a bottle cap later in the manufacturing process, which has additional volume for the containment of objects as well as printed material. Patent Number D365,020 entitled Combined Cosmetic Container and Lid, invented by Pierre Dinand, shows and describes an ornamental design for a combined cosmetic container and lid. The patented invention differs from the present invention because the patented invention is an ornamental design for a combined cosmetic container and lid. The patented invention lacks features similar to the present invention. In Patent Number 5,361,919, entitled "Bottle Cap and Combination Construction Toy", invented by Harold L. Hull and Jorge Montalva, a bottle cap and a stackable toy in combination are described, which allows the bottle caps to be accumulate and then fix one to the other to form various shapes and configurations, thereby providing an incentive for the user to acquire a bottle having the stackable lid. The patented invention differs from the present invention because the patented invention is a bottle cap and a stackable toy in combination, which allows the caps of the bottle to be accumulated and then fixed one to the other. The patented invention lacks features similar to the present invention. In the patent number 4,583,651, entitled Bottle cap-type novelty whirligig, invented by Werner Ostberg, describes a novelty bottle cap-type whirligig which can be used to seal a bottle and / or as a whirligig type. The bottle cap-type whirligig comprises a hollow shell of generally hemispherical configuration and a rod. The hollow shell has a superior flat outer surface, and opposite it a bottom opening through which there is a sealing portion extending in an inward direction adapted to couple and seal the mouth of a bottle. The rod, generally perpendicular to the upper flat outer surface and the plane of the lower opening, extends from the inside of the lid, through the opening and outwardly thereof. When the upper flat portion of the cap is rotated by the rod down on a horizontal surface, the cap will rotate off its central axis through increasingly larger circles until the end of the rod makes contact with the horizontal surface causing the lid jumps to an inverted position and turns over the tip of the rod. As the rotation becomes slower, the whirlpool falls, rolls on its surface and comes to rest on the upper flat face. The patented invention differs from the present invention because the patented invention is a novelty bottle cap-type whirligig.

When the cap is rotated by the rod on a horizontal surface, the cap will rotate off its central axis through increasingly larger circles until the end of the rod makes contact with the horizontal surface, causing the cap to spring towards a inverted position and turn over the tip of the rod. As the turn becomes slower, the whirligig falls, rolls on its surface and comes to rest on the upper flat face. The patented invention lacks features similar to the present invention. In Patent Number 4,050,600 entitled Container Spill Prevention System, invented by Martin C. - Jennigs, describes a system for preventing spillage of a container to prevent leakage or spillage of the liquid contained within a bottle through a nozzle opening when the The bottle is placed in position on a substantially horizontal surface. The spill prevention system can also be used as a toy device which provides a ring with teeth for a child. In addition, the system has a contamination resistant characteristic such that the nozzle of the bottle is displaced. in position from the surface on which the bottle is resting, to deny the possibility of continuous contact of the nozzle with a contaminated surface. The container spill prevention system includes a cap member that engages the neck portion of a bottle where the cap has an opening through which the nozzle can be mounted. A ring element is secured to a side wall of the lid member having dimensions such that an acute angle is formed between a peripheral surface of the bottle and the substantially horizontal surface on which the bottle is in contact. The patented invention differs from the present invention because the patented invention is a cap member that surrounds the neck portion of a bottle. The lid has an opening through which the nozzle can be mounted. A ring element is secured to a side wall of the lid member having dimensions such that an acute angle is formed between a peripheral surface of the bottle and the substantially horizontal surface on which it is in contact. The diameter of the ring is preselected to prevent the bottle from tilting beyond an angle at which fluids flow out of the nozzle. The present invention is a container having a cylindrical upper part and a bottom. The upper part and the bottom are threadedly coupled to an outer perimeter. The upper part and the bottom form a cavity which can hold a prize. A central opening formed in the container is adapted to cooperate with an outer diameter of a bottle cap. The central opening has a hooking or holding device in the central opening. The bottle cap has a hooking or fastening device that engages the hooking or fastening device. The latching devices work to prevent the container from being removed from the bottle cap when the bottle cap is installed on a bottle. The prize may be, for example, toys, literature, clues, rewards, prizes, coupons, discounts, or pieces of puzzles, or any other article that may fit within the container cavity. The prize is placed in the container and the container placed on top of the bottle cap. When the fasteners or hooks engage, the container can not be removed from the bottle cap, until the bottle cap is removed from the bottle. Numerous innovations have been provided for bottle caps in the prior art, which are adapted to be used. Although these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they are directed, they may not be suitable for purposes of the present invention as described to date.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a bottle cap having a cylindrical top and a bottom. The upper part and the bottom are threadedly coupled to an outer perimeter. The upper part and the bottom form a cavity that retains a prize. A central opening formed in the container is adapted to cooperate with an outer diameter of a bottle cap. The central opening has a clamping or hooking device thereon. A bottle cap has a fastening or hooking device that engages the fastening or hooking device in the central opening. The fastening or hooking devices work to prevent the container from being removed from the bottle cap when the bottle cap is installed on a bottle. A prize may be for example toys, literature, clues, rewards, coupons, rebates or puzzle pieces or any other article that may fit within the container cavity. The prize is placed in the container and the container placed on top of the bottle cap. When the fasteners are attached, the container can not be removed from the bottle cap. The container can have different shapes and sizes. In one embodiment, the container may be in the form of an animal or character. The only element required by the container is that it must be able to be secured to the cap of the bottle or bottle. In a further embodiment, the container may have compartments, so that separate articles may be placed in the container and not mixed together. The container, for example, can be used as a dispenser or retainer of pills or vitamins. The types of problems encountered in the prior art are prevention of spillage and bottles tamper-proof. In the prior art, unsuccessful attempts to solve this problem were carried out, namely: detachment of the shields and rings that prevent a bottle from tilting. However, the problem is solved by the present invention because a container is provided which is attached to the lid of a bottle or as a part of a lid of a bottle. The container has enough space to contain a prize or opportunity device.

The present invention solved a widely detected need for a device to contain small objects coupled to the lid of a bottle. Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a first bottle cap having a first prize container. More particularly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a first container bottom with prize defined by a first outer skirt of the prize container, with a coupling means on an outer edge which functions to engage a first upper part of the container. In compliance with these objectives and with others that will become apparent hereinafter, a feature of the present invention is, briefly stated, in a first receptacle bottom with reward defining a compartment for retaining reward devices. When the cap of the bottle is designed in accordance with the present invention, a first internal skirt of the prize container has a first opening for the internal skirt of the receptacle, which encompasses the cap of a bottle.

According to another additional feature of the present invention, a first flange of the upper portion of the prize container is removable and securely coupled to an outer working edge. Another feature of the present invention is that a second bottle cap has a container projecting into the neck opening of a bottle. Another feature of the present invention is. that a second prize container skirt is securely coupled to the cap of a bottle on one end. Yet another feature of the present invention is that a second prize container bottom is securely coupled to a bottom end of the second prize container skirt. Yet another feature of the present invention is that a third bottle cap is a yo-yo. A further objective of the present invention is to provide a fourth bottle cap (link). The fourth bottle cap (coupling) has a hollow cavity and a hole in the center to allow placement on the bottle or bottle cap. The hollow cavity can be used to place a prize inside. The fourth bottle cap (coupling) can allow the bottle cap to project through the center of the hollow container. The novel features that are considered characteristics for the invention are described in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, by its own construction and its method of operation, together with the objects and additional advantages thereof, will be better understood from the following description of the specific modalities when read and understood in connection with the attached drawings.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS USED IN THE DRAWINGS COMMON COMPONENTS 14 - bottle (14) 14A - bottle cap (14A) 14B - bottleneck (14B) FIRST MODE 110 - first bottle cap (110) 112 - first prize vessel (112) 112A - first prize vessel bottom (112A) 112B - first outer skirt of the prize vessel (112B) (112C) - first inner skirt from the prize vessel (112C) 112CA - first internal skirt opening of the prize vessel (112CA) 112D - first "top of the prize vessel (112D) 112DA - first top flange of the prize vessel (112DA) SECOND MODE 210 - second bottle cap (210) 212 - second prize vessel (212) 212A - second bottom of the prize vessel (212A) 212B - second panel skirt of the prize vessel (212B) 212BA - second top of the panel skirt prize vessel (212BA) 212C - second prize vessel lid (212C) 212CA - second top of receiving vessel lid (212CA) 212CB - second premium recipient lid screw skirt (212CB) THIRD MODE 310 - third bottle cap (310) 312 - yoyo (312) 314T - yoyo upper part (314T) 314B - yoyo bottom (314B) 314BA - yoyo lower threaded skirt (314BA) 314C - yoyo string (314C) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIGURE 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first bottle cap. FIGURE 2 is a cross-sectional, exploded side view of a first bottle cap. FIGURE 3 is a side view of a second bottle cap. FIGURE 4 is a side view of a third bottle cap. FIGURE 5 is a top view of a fourth bottle cap (coupling). FIGURE 6 is a side view of a fourth bottle cap (coupling). FIGURE 7 is a side view of a fourth bottle cap (coupling).

FIGURE 8 is an exploded view of a fourth bottle cap (coupling). FIGURE 9 is an illustration of the fourth bottle cap (coupling) used as a yo-yo.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITY First, reference is made to FIGURE 1 which is a perspective, exploded view of a first bottle cap (110) and FIGURE 2, which is a cross-sectional, exploded side view of a first bottle cap (110). A first bottle cap (110) contains a prize in it. The first bottle cap (110) is insertable on a bottle cap (14A) of a bottle (14). The first bottle cap (110) comprises a first prize vessel (112) comprising a first bottom (112A) of the prize vessel having a central opening therein. The first prize container bottom (112A) comprises a first outer skirt (112B) of the prize container which is positioned around a periphery extending upward from it and a first internal skirt (112C) of the container. of prize placed around the central opening that extends in an upwards direction. The first prize vessel (112) comprises a first top part (112D) of the prize vessel, hollow, removably removable on the first outer skirt (112B) of the prize container forming a cavity between them that contains a prize therein. The first inner skirt (112C) of the prize container comprises a first opening (112CA) of the internal skirt of the prize vessel having a size sufficient to accept the cover (14A) of the bottle therein. The first upper part (112D) of the prize vessel further comprises a first top flange (112DA) of the prize vessel, positioned around a periphery which functions to form a seamless, welded coupling with the first outer skirt (112D). 112B) of the prize vessel. The first bottle cap (110) can be manufactured from plastic, composed of plastic, metal and metal alloy, or any material used to make bottle caps. The first inner skirt (112C) of the prize container comprises a height in the range of about 3.17 mm to about 76.2 mm (1/8 to about 3 inches) but may vary based on the size of the lid 14A of the bottle. The first height of the outer skirt (112B) of the prize container will vary depending on the size of the prize that will be placed in the container (112). The first height of the upper part (112D) of the prize container will vary depending on the size of the cap 14A of the bottle and the size of the prize. Next, reference is made to FIGURE 3, which is a side view of a second bottle cap (210) having a prize therein. The second bottle cap (210) is insertable on and inside a bottle (14). The second bottle cap (210) comprises a second prize container (212) comprising a second prize container bottom (212A) having a second skirt (212B) of the prize container positioned around a periphery extending with upward direction of this one. The second skirt (212B) of the prize container comprises a diameter smaller than the neck (14B) of the bottle. In addition, a second upper part (212BA) of the skirt of the prize container is removably attachable to a second upper part (212CA) of the top of the prize vessel, of a second top (212C) of the prize vessel forming a prize vessel among these. The second cap (212C) of the prize vessel comprises a second threaded skirt (212CB) of the cap of the prize vessel which is engageable with an external threaded surface of the neck (14B) of the bottle. The second cap (210) of the bottle can be manufactured from plastic, composed of plastic, metal and metal alloy, or any material used to make bottle caps. The second skirt (212B) of the prize vessel and the second bottom (212A) of the prize vessel can be made transparent or translucent. With reference to FIGURE 4, which is a side view of a third bottle cap (310), the third bottle cap (310) comprises a yoyo (312). The yoyo (312) comprises a top part (314T) of round yoyo connected to a bottom (314B) of yoyo, round that has a yoyo chord (314C) between them. The bottom (314B) of yoyo comprises a threaded skirt (314BA) of the bottom of the yoyo engageable with a bottle neck (14B), threaded. The third bottle cap (310) can be made of plastic, composed of plastic, metal, metal alloy, wood, wood composite, or any material used to make bottle caps. FIGURES 5-8 illustrate a fourth bottle cap (coupling) (410). The fourth bottle cap (coupling) (410) is made from an upper container (411) and a lower container (412). Although the figures illustrate two pieces (411) and (412) which constitute the container (414), any number of pieces may be used to constitute a container (414). Together the upper container (411) and the lower container (412) constitute a hollow container (414). Within the hollow container (414) any number of items, such as toys, literature, clues, rewards, coupons, rebates, puzzle pieces, or any other article that can be fitted within the container cavity, may be placed. (414) The shape of the container (414) may vary.

In one embodiment, as illustrated by Figure 5, the container (414) is in the shape of a circle. However, other forms may be used, such as animal forms, characters, or practically any other form. The only requirement is that the container (414) has a means for securely engaging the bottle (14) or the lid (14A) of the bottle. Figure 5 illustrates the use of the teeth (416) to securely engage the cap (14A) of a bottle. Figure 6 illustrates the container (414) which is securely coupled to the cap (14A) of the bottle. Other means known in the art can be used to couple the container (414) to the cap (14A) of the bottle, such as an adhesive, the container (414) can be adjusted by friction on the cap (14A) of the bottle , or the container (414) can be press fit or secured on the cap (14A) of the bottle. In a preferred embodiment, when the container is coupled (414) to the lid (14A) of the bottle such means must be able to secure the container (414) to the lid (14A) of the bottle so that the container (414) can not be removed from the lid (14A) ) of the bottle, while the lid (14A) of the bottle is secured on the bottle (14). In a further embodiment, the means for coupling the container (414) the bottle (14) or the lid (14A) of the bottle does not require that the cap (14A) of the bottle be removed from the bottle 14 before the container (414) can be removed. However, in this embodiment the container (414) must still be able to be securely coupled to the bottle (14) or the cap (14A) of the bottle. Figures 7 and 8 illustrate a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figures 7 and 8 show the container (414) securely coupled to the cap (14A) of the bottle by the teeth (416) The height of the container (414) must allow the cap (14A) of the bottle to be even with the upper part of the container (414) or to project through the container (414). This allows the bottles to be stacked more easily. Figures 7 and 8 further show a further way to secure the container (414) to the bottle (14). A securing mechanism (415) is placed under the rim (14D) of the bottle (14). FIGURE 9 illustrates the fourth bottle cap (coupling) (410) as a yo-yo. The upper container (411) and the bottom container (412) constitute the two halves of the yoyo. A shaft fastener (420) is placed through the center of the bottom container (412) while the second shaft fastener (428) is placed through the center of the upper container. (411). A rope retainer (424) having the rope (422) is placed between the upper container (411) and the bottom container (412). An axis (424) is placed through the center of the rope retainer (424), and the shaft fasteners (420) and (428). The shaft (424) is preferably made of steel or another type of metal. In a preferred embodiment, all parts (420), (422), (424), (426) and (428) are fitted within the container (414). The first bottle cap (110), and the fourth bottle cap (coupling) (410) can have the prize unit sealed by heat inside the container, and then the container can be snapped onto the cap (14A) of the bottle Although each of the modalities illustrated above show bottle caps that are attached to the top of the bottle, using the securing means described above, the lid of the bottle can be coupled to other parts of the bottle. It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together, can also find a useful application in other types of constructions that differ from the type described above. While the invention has been illustrated and described as exemplified in a bottle cap, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details may be made. of the illustrated device and in its operation, by those of skill in the art, without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will thus fully disclose the core of the present invention that others may, by application of current knowledge, easily adapt for various applications without omitting the features which, from the point of view of the prior art, clearly constitute essential characteristics. of the generic or specific aspects of this invention. What is claimed as novel and is desired to be protected by the Patent of Invention is described in the appended claims.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known by the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is the conventional one for the manufacture of the objects to which it relates.

Claims (13)

CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property:

1. A coupling, which is capable of being inserted on the lid of a bottle, the coupling is characterized in that it comprises: an upper container having a central opening therein, a lower container having a central opening therein, the upper and lower containers. When they are placed together, they form a hollow container, the hollow container being able to be securely attached to the lid of a bottle.

2. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling is made of a material comprising plastic, composed of plastic, metal and metal alloy.

3. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the hollow container contains a prize.

4. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling has the shape of an animal.

5. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling is coupled to the cap of the bottle by means of teeth formed in the central opening of the hollow container.

6. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling is adhered to the cap of the bottle by means of a fastening or hooking mechanism.

7. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the height of the coupling is less than or equal to the height of the bottle cap.

8. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling can not be removed from the bottle until the cap of the bottle is removed.

9. The coupling according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling can be used as a yo-yo.

10. E.1 coupling according to claim 7, characterized in that the parts for the yoyo are stored with the hollow container.

11. A coupling for a bottle or bottle cap, characterized in that it comprises a container having a central opening in it; the container is hollow; The container is capable of being securely attached to the bottle or bottle cap.

12. The coupling according to claim 11, characterized in that the lid of the bottle must be removed before the container can be removed from the bottle or from the bottle cap.

13. The coupling according to claim 11, characterized in that the container is made up of at least two parts. BOTTLE COVER WITH PRIZE SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION A group of bottle caps are described (couplings) that may contain a prize in these. The bottle caps are insertable on the lid of a bottle. The bottle cap has an upper container and a bottom container having a central opening therein. Together the upper and bottom container form a hollow container that is capable of retaining a prize. The central opening of the container should be of sufficient size to accept the bottle cap on the container.