US20130026185A1 - Beverage container - Google Patents
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- This invention generally relates to beverage containers.
- the invention relates to a beverage container with selectable compartments.
- speed and efficiency are essential to providing quality service.
- Beverage containers such as coffee pots are conventionally known in the field and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
- decaf decaffeinated
- the server has to carry a pot of each in order to make sure the customer is properly served. This limits the server's ability to carry out any other tasks while topping off customer's coffee because both hands are being utilized.
- the two pot coffee distribution method also makes it difficult to open doors and maneuver around crowded or cramped restaurants.
- a coffee pot that remains open while in transit not only allows the hot coffee to cool, but poses a spilling hazard, which could lead to spills and injuries through slipping or burning.
- This invention provides a beverage container that has multiple compartments and a lid that may open to any of them at one time or remain in a position in which the container is fully closed.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of an embodiment along Line 3 - 3 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 along Line 4 - 4 .
- FIGS. 5A-5C are top elevation views of the embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6 is a top elevation view of another embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a side elevation cross-sectional view along line 7 - 7 of the embodiment of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a coffee pot according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the coffee pot of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the coffee pot of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the coffee pot of FIG. 8 , depicting the top portion of the coffee pot.
- FIG. 12A is an exploded perspective view of the top portion of the coffee pot of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 12B demonstrates the lid in FIG. 12A being secured to the coffee pot.
- FIGS. 13A-13C show overhead views of the coffee pot of FIG. 8 , demonstrating the pouring spout being moved from one chamber within the coffee pot to another.
- FIG. 14 depicts a coffee pot of the present invention being filled simultaneously with two separate liquids, e.g. regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee.
- FIG. 15 demonstrates a person pouring one of the liquids contained in the coffee pot.
- FIG. 16 demonstrates a person switching from one liquid container to the second liquid container.
- FIG. 17 demonstrates a person pouring the second liquid contained in the coffee pot.
- the coffee pot 100 comprises a vessel assembly 10 , a lid assembly 22 , and a collar 52 .
- the various parts of the coffee pot 100 may be metal, plastic, or any other material or combination of materials suitable for the intended use of the invention.
- the lid assembly 22 is comprised of a securing knob 24 , a tether 28 , roller bearings 30 , a pivoting plate 32 , and a stationary plate 40 .
- the vessel assembly 10 is comprised of a vessel body 12 , a partition 14 , a threaded securing stud 16 , and in this embodiment, a first compartment 18 and a second compartment 20 .
- the partition 14 and the stationary plate 40 prohibit liquid (not shown) from leaking out of the first compartment 18 and into the second compartment 20 , or vice versa, or into any other neighboring compartments (not shown).
- the stationary plate 40 sits atop the partition 14 with the stationary plate's peripheral surface 44 abutting the vessel body's opening lip 56 .
- the stationary plate 40 also has a hole 42 through which the securing stud 16 is placed.
- the stationary plate 40 may be comprised of a type of rubber, foam, or other material capable of preventing liquid leakage.
- the pivoting plate 32 sits atop the stationary plate 40 and the securing knob 24 secures both of the plates 32 , 40 to the vessel body 12 and to the partition 14 .
- the pivoting plate 32 also has a hole 39 (see FIG. 2 ) through which the securing stud 16 is placed.
- the securing knob 24 has a threaded internal cavity 26 that interfaces with the threaded securing stud 16 .
- a roller bearing 30 e.g. a needle bearing, is positioned between the securing knob 24 and the pivoting plate 32 which allows the securing knob 24 to fully seal the stationary plate 40 to the vessel body 12 and the partition 14 while still allowing the pivoting plate 32 to rotate.
- the securing knob 24 may be attached to the pivoting plate 32 via a tether 28 (see FIG. 2 ).
- the pivoting plate 32 is shown in various positions.
- the pivoting plate 32 is in a closed position as its aperture 34 is not located over the stationary plate's first compartment aperture 46 nor the stationary plate's second compartment aperture 48 .
- vents 50 located on the stationary plate 40 and vents 36 located on the pivoting plate 32 .
- a stationary plate vent 50 will align with a pivoting plate vent 36 to allow air into the corresponding compartment to prevent a vacuum from occurring inside the compartment while pouring.
- the pivoting plate is shown in the two open positions.
- the pivoting plate's aperture 34 is located over the first compartment aperture 46 and in FIG. 5C the pivoting plate's aperture 34 is located over the second compartment aperture 48 .
- the pivoting plate 32 has a fin 38 (also shown in FIG. 3 ) that allows a user to switch between the two compartments 18 , 20 . Applying a force to the fin 38 in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise radial direction causes the pivoting plate 32 to rotate. Stops 54 located on the collar 52 limit the travel of the pivoting plate 32 by abutting the fin 38 and also ensure proper alignment of the pivoting plate aperture 34 over one of the stationary plate apertures 46 , 48 .
- Certain vessels may require alternatively shaped stationary plates to prevent leakage.
- an alternative stationary plate 232 with a lobe 236 is shown to fit the contour of the alternative vessel 210 . Therefore, it should be known that the lid assembly 22 may be configured to fit this and other vessel shapes to ensure a proper seal.
- the present invention may embody other shapes and therefore should not be perceived as being limited to only a bifurcated coffee pot.
- the scope of the invention also includes multi-compartment containers for carrying and distributing various types of liquids. That being said, provided that a container has at least two compartments and is capable of moving between the different compartments in a liquid tight manner as shown, such a design would fall within the scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 provides a second embodiment 300 of the coffee pot of the present invention.
- the coffee pot 300 is configured similarly to the coffee pot 100 , wherein the coffee pot 300 provides two separate components for carrying and distributing various types of liquids.
- the coffee pot 300 provides an alternate arrangement of a lid assembly 360 for sealing the coffee pot 300 .
- the coffee pot 300 generally comprises a vessel assembly 310 , a pouring spout 352 , and the lid assembly 360 .
- the vessel assembly 310 further includes a handle 302 that allows the coffee pot 300 to pour coffee or other liquids from the coffee pot 300 .
- the vessel assembly 310 generally comprises a vessel body 312 that receives a removable liquid holding reservoir 314 .
- the liquid holding reservoir 314 has a partition 316 , which provides for a first liquid compartment 318 and a second liquid compartment 320 .
- the holding reservoir has a rim 322 that includes a pair of notches 324 .
- the notches 324 correspond to indents 326 located on the vessel body 312 , which allows the holding reservoir 314 to be held securely in place within the vessel body 312 .
- the reservoir 314 also has a plurality of feet 328 are designed to rest on the bottom of the vessel body 312 without the entire reservoir needing to rest on the vessel body 312 .
- the lid assembly 360 generally comprises a pivot plate 362 , a stationary plate 364 , a seal 367 , and a securing collar 366 .
- the seal 367 is designed with openings to align with apertures in the stationary plate 364 .
- the securing collar 366 includes a pair of securing slots 368 that will interact with a pair of opposing ramps 370 located on the vessel body 312 , thereby securing the lid assembly 260 the body assembly 310 .
- the securing collar 366 includes a threaded securing stud 371 , which intersects the pivot plate 362 and the stationary collar 366 through a pair of respective holes 372 , 374 .
- the threaded securing stud 370 will then pass through a spring 376 and threaded within a channel 378 of a securing knob 380 .
- a cap 382 may be placed upon the securing knob 380 to cover the channel 378 .
- the vessel body 312 has a pair of oppositely disposed ramps 330 , which will interact with a pair of oppositely disposed slots 368 located on the securing collar 366 .
- the arrangement provides a quick connect and removal of the lid assembly 360 from the vessel body 312 , while able to provide a fluid tight arrangement when in a locked position.
- FIG. 10 provides a cross-sectional view of the coffee pot 300 .
- the fluid reservoir 314 is spaced apart from the vessel body 312 .
- the lid assembly 360 securely sits upon the vessel body 312 , with a seal 386 located between the lid assembly 360 and the vessel body to prevent leakage.
- the threading of the stud 370 with securing knob 380 secured the lid assembly 360 together in a fashion that will not prohibit pivoting of the pivot plate 362 .
- a securing ball 363 which will be used to hold the pivot plate 362 in place when pouring beverage, as demonstrated below in FIGS. 13A-13C .
- FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the coffee pot 300 , focusing on the lid assembly 360 and highlighting the ability for the lid assembly 360 to provide a fluid tight arrangement with the vessel assembly 310 , while allowing for the pivot plate 362 to pivot between the two fluid chambers 318 , 320 .
- the lid assembly is secured together with the stud 370 and the securing knob 380 , as shown, with the stud intersecting the three working sections of the lid assembly, the securing collar 366 , the stationary plate 364 , and the pivot plate 362 , as well as the seal 367 .
- the fluid tight arrangement between the lid assembly 360 and the vessel assembly 310 is also depicted.
- the slots 368 of the lid assembly 360 are shown fitted together with the ramps 330 of the vessel assembly, in a manner that will allow the lid assembly 360 and the vessel assembly 310 to be easily and quickly attached and separated from one another, as demonstrated in FIGS. 12A and 12B .
- FIG. 12A depicts the lid assembly 360 separated from the vessel assembly 310 and positioned directly above the vessel assembly 310 .
- the slots 284 are lined up with the ramps 330 .
- the lid assembly 360 will be placed upon the vessel assembly 310 .
- the lid assembly 360 will then be rotated, as shown in FIG. 12B , which will lock the lid assembly 360 securely on the vessel assembly 310 in a liquid tight fashion.
- the lid assembly will be rotated in the opposite direction.
- FIGS. 13A-13C demonstrate the movement of the lid assembly 360 to pivot between one of the two liquid compartments 318 and 320 .
- the pivot plate has a pair of apertures 386 and 388 positioned to correspond with one of the liquid compartments 318 , 320 .
- the stationary plate 364 has a bifurcated opening 390 . Located over the spout 352 . As shown in FIG. 13A , the pivoting plate 362 is in a closed position as neither aperture 386 , 388 is positioned over the opening 390 .
- vents 392 located on the stationary plate 364 and vents 394 located on the pivoting plate 362 .
- a stationary plate vent 392 will align with a pivoting plate vent 394 to allow air into the corresponding compartment to prevent a vacuum from occurring inside the compartment while pouring.
- the pivoting plate has a fin 396 which, when applied with pressure, will rotate in either a first or second direction, as shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C .
- An alignment marker 298 is provided on the pivoting plate 362 and centrally aligned with the fin 396 to indicate a closed position.
- FIGS. 13B and 13C the pivoting plate is shown in the two open positions.
- the pivoting plate's aperture 286 is located over the opening 390 and in FIG. 13C the pivoting plate's aperture 388 is located over the opening 390 .
- the fin 396 of pivoting plate 362 allows a user to switch between the two compartments 318 , 320 .
- the pivot plate has a detent 365 that will nestle over the securing ball 363 when the pivot plate 362 is in the proper position. Applying a force to the fin 396 in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise radial direction causes the pivoting plate 362 to rotate.
- the pivoting plate 362 also has stops 398 to limit the travel of the pivoting plate 362 by abutting the fin 396 and also ensure proper alignment of the pivoting plate aperture 386 or 388 over the opening 390 .
- the arrangement allows for easy selection between one of the fluid compartments 318 , 320 , without loosening of the lid assembly 360 with respect to the vessel assembly 310 .
- the coffee pots according to the present invention provide for an efficient method for serving more than one beverage from the same container.
- a beverage dispensing system 400 such as shown in FIG. 14 , may assist in providing multiple beverages efficiently.
- the beverage dispensing system 400 may be able to discharge two different beverages, e.g. regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee.
- the lid assembly 360 will be removed from the vessel assembly 310 , thereby allowing the two compartments 318 and 320 to be filled with a respective beverage. Once filled, the lid assembly 360 will be reconnected to the vessel assembly 310 , and coffee be dispensed as shown in FIGS. 15-17 .
- FIG. 15 shows the pivot plate 362 with the fin 396 rotated clockwise, thereby allowing the first fluid compartment 318 to be accessed and allowing the user to pour a first beverage, e.g. regular coffee.
- a first beverage e.g. regular coffee.
- the second beverage e.g. decaffeinated coffee
- the user will grab the coffee pot 300 , as shown in FIG. 16 , and rotate the fin 396 counterclockwise, thereby allowing the second fluid compartment 320 to be accessed.
- the user can then pour the second beverage, e.g. decaffeinated coffee, as shown in FIG. 17 .
- the pivot plate 362 can be moved between the position in FIGS. 15 and 17 as necessary. The result is a more efficient process for delivering more than one distinct beverage from a beverage container.
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A beverage container having at least two compartments within a liquid reservoir. Each of the compartments is selectively accessed, whereby liquid is only dispensed from the accessed compartment.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/512,643, filed on Jul. 28, 2011.
- This invention generally relates to beverage containers. In particular, the invention relates to a beverage container with selectable compartments. In the restaurant industry speed and efficiency are essential to providing quality service.
- Beverage containers, such as coffee pots are conventionally known in the field and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are typically two types of coffee served in a restaurant, regular and decaffeinated (“decaf”) coffee. When refilling restaurant patrons' coffee cups, it is not always known whether the patron is drinking regular or decaf. The server has to carry a pot of each in order to make sure the customer is properly served. This limits the server's ability to carry out any other tasks while topping off customer's coffee because both hands are being utilized. The two pot coffee distribution method also makes it difficult to open doors and maneuver around crowded or cramped restaurants.
- Additionally, many coffee pots do not close completely. A coffee pot that remains open while in transit not only allows the hot coffee to cool, but poses a spilling hazard, which could lead to spills and injuries through slipping or burning.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a beverage container that allows for more efficient, versatile, and safe beverage distribution. This invention provides a beverage container that has multiple compartments and a lid that may open to any of them at one time or remain in a position in which the container is fully closed.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of an embodiment along Line 3-3 ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a side elevation cross-sectional view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 along Line 4-4. -
FIGS. 5A-5C are top elevation views of the embodiment of the invention shown inFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a top elevation view of another embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 is a side elevation cross-sectional view along line 7-7 of the embodiment ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of a coffee pot according to the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is an exploded view of the coffee pot ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the coffee pot ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the coffee pot ofFIG. 8 , depicting the top portion of the coffee pot. -
FIG. 12A is an exploded perspective view of the top portion of the coffee pot ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 12B demonstrates the lid inFIG. 12A being secured to the coffee pot. -
FIGS. 13A-13C show overhead views of the coffee pot ofFIG. 8 , demonstrating the pouring spout being moved from one chamber within the coffee pot to another. -
FIG. 14 depicts a coffee pot of the present invention being filled simultaneously with two separate liquids, e.g. regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee. -
FIG. 15 demonstrates a person pouring one of the liquids contained in the coffee pot. -
FIG. 16 demonstrates a person switching from one liquid container to the second liquid container. -
FIG. 17 demonstrates a person pouring the second liquid contained in the coffee pot. - Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention.
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FIG. 1 , a general arrangement of one representative embodiment of acoffee pot 100 exemplifying the invention is shown. Thecoffee pot 100 comprises avessel assembly 10, alid assembly 22, and acollar 52. The various parts of thecoffee pot 100 may be metal, plastic, or any other material or combination of materials suitable for the intended use of the invention. - Looking now to
FIG. 2 , an exploded view of thecoffee pot 100 is depicted. Thelid assembly 22 is comprised of asecuring knob 24, atether 28,roller bearings 30, apivoting plate 32, and astationary plate 40. Furthermore, thevessel assembly 10 is comprised of avessel body 12, apartition 14, a threadedsecuring stud 16, and in this embodiment, afirst compartment 18 and asecond compartment 20. - Still referring to
FIG. 2 , thepartition 14 and thestationary plate 40 prohibit liquid (not shown) from leaking out of thefirst compartment 18 and into thesecond compartment 20, or vice versa, or into any other neighboring compartments (not shown). Thestationary plate 40 sits atop thepartition 14 with the stationary plate'speripheral surface 44 abutting the vessel body's openinglip 56. Thestationary plate 40 also has ahole 42 through which thesecuring stud 16 is placed. Thestationary plate 40 may be comprised of a type of rubber, foam, or other material capable of preventing liquid leakage. - Furthermore, as seen in
FIGS. 3 and 4 , thepivoting plate 32 sits atop thestationary plate 40 and thesecuring knob 24 secures both of theplates vessel body 12 and to thepartition 14. Thepivoting plate 32 also has a hole 39 (seeFIG. 2 ) through which thesecuring stud 16 is placed. As shown in the figures, thesecuring knob 24 has a threadedinternal cavity 26 that interfaces with the threadedsecuring stud 16. A roller bearing 30, e.g. a needle bearing, is positioned between the securingknob 24 and thepivoting plate 32 which allows thesecuring knob 24 to fully seal thestationary plate 40 to thevessel body 12 and thepartition 14 while still allowing thepivoting plate 32 to rotate. In addition, when thesecuring knob 24 is removed when filling thecompartments securing knob 24 may be attached to thepivoting plate 32 via a tether 28 (seeFIG. 2 ). - Moving on to
FIGS. 5A-5C , thepivoting plate 32 is shown in various positions. InFIG. 5A thepivoting plate 32 is in a closed position as itsaperture 34 is not located over the stationary plate'sfirst compartment aperture 46 nor the stationary plate'ssecond compartment aperture 48. - Also shown in
FIGS. 5A-5C arevents 50 located on thestationary plate 40 and vents 36 located on the pivotingplate 32. When the pivotingplate 32 is rotated to an open position (FIGS. 5B and 5C ), astationary plate vent 50 will align with a pivotingplate vent 36 to allow air into the corresponding compartment to prevent a vacuum from occurring inside the compartment while pouring. - In the two-compartment embodiment presented in
FIGS. 5B and 5C , the pivoting plate is shown in the two open positions. InFIG. 5B , the pivoting plate'saperture 34 is located over thefirst compartment aperture 46 and inFIG. 5C the pivoting plate'saperture 34 is located over thesecond compartment aperture 48. The pivotingplate 32 has a fin 38 (also shown inFIG. 3 ) that allows a user to switch between the twocompartments fin 38 in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise radial direction causes the pivotingplate 32 to rotate.Stops 54 located on thecollar 52 limit the travel of the pivotingplate 32 by abutting thefin 38 and also ensure proper alignment of the pivotingplate aperture 34 over one of thestationary plate apertures - Certain vessels may require alternatively shaped stationary plates to prevent leakage. In
FIGS. 6 and 7 an alternativestationary plate 232 with alobe 236 is shown to fit the contour of thealternative vessel 210. Therefore, it should be known that thelid assembly 22 may be configured to fit this and other vessel shapes to ensure a proper seal. - Moreover, it should be known that the present invention may embody other shapes and therefore should not be perceived as being limited to only a bifurcated coffee pot. The scope of the invention also includes multi-compartment containers for carrying and distributing various types of liquids. That being said, provided that a container has at least two compartments and is capable of moving between the different compartments in a liquid tight manner as shown, such a design would fall within the scope of the present invention.
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FIG. 8 provides asecond embodiment 300 of the coffee pot of the present invention. Thecoffee pot 300 is configured similarly to thecoffee pot 100, wherein thecoffee pot 300 provides two separate components for carrying and distributing various types of liquids. Thecoffee pot 300 provides an alternate arrangement of alid assembly 360 for sealing thecoffee pot 300. Thecoffee pot 300 generally comprises avessel assembly 310, a pouringspout 352, and thelid assembly 360. Thevessel assembly 310 further includes ahandle 302 that allows thecoffee pot 300 to pour coffee or other liquids from thecoffee pot 300. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , an exploded view of thecoffee pot 300 is shown. Thevessel assembly 310 generally comprises avessel body 312 that receives a removableliquid holding reservoir 314. Theliquid holding reservoir 314 has apartition 316, which provides for afirst liquid compartment 318 and asecond liquid compartment 320. The holding reservoir has arim 322 that includes a pair ofnotches 324. Thenotches 324 correspond toindents 326 located on thevessel body 312, which allows the holdingreservoir 314 to be held securely in place within thevessel body 312. Thereservoir 314 also has a plurality offeet 328 are designed to rest on the bottom of thevessel body 312 without the entire reservoir needing to rest on thevessel body 312. When situated within thevessel body 312, there will be a space between thereservoir 314 and thevessel body 312, thereby providing a barrier between thereservoir 314 and thevessel body 312 to minimize the transfer of heat from the liquid within thereservoir 314 to the exterior of the vessel body and to any person using thecoffee pot 300. - Still referring to
FIG. 9 , thelid assembly 360 generally comprises apivot plate 362, astationary plate 364, a seal 367, and a securingcollar 366. The seal 367 is designed with openings to align with apertures in thestationary plate 364. The securingcollar 366 includes a pair of securingslots 368 that will interact with a pair of opposingramps 370 located on thevessel body 312, thereby securing the lid assembly 260 thebody assembly 310. The securingcollar 366 includes a threaded securingstud 371, which intersects thepivot plate 362 and thestationary collar 366 through a pair ofrespective holes securing stud 370 will then pass through aspring 376 and threaded within achannel 378 of a securingknob 380. Acap 382 may be placed upon the securingknob 380 to cover thechannel 378. When the securingknob 380 is tightened downwardly onto the threaded securingstud 370, the resultant arrangement provides a fluid tight arrangement for thelid assembly 360 which, as will be discussed further below, allows for thepivot plate 362 to pivot between the first and secondliquid compartments - Referring further to
FIG. 9 , thevessel body 312 has a pair of oppositely disposed ramps 330, which will interact with a pair of oppositely disposedslots 368 located on the securingcollar 366. The arrangement provides a quick connect and removal of thelid assembly 360 from thevessel body 312, while able to provide a fluid tight arrangement when in a locked position. -
FIG. 10 provides a cross-sectional view of thecoffee pot 300. As previously noted, thefluid reservoir 314 is spaced apart from thevessel body 312. Thelid assembly 360 securely sits upon thevessel body 312, with aseal 386 located between thelid assembly 360 and the vessel body to prevent leakage. The threading of thestud 370 with securingknob 380 secured thelid assembly 360 together in a fashion that will not prohibit pivoting of thepivot plate 362. Also shown is a securingball 363, which will be used to hold thepivot plate 362 in place when pouring beverage, as demonstrated below inFIGS. 13A-13C . -
FIG. 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of thecoffee pot 300, focusing on thelid assembly 360 and highlighting the ability for thelid assembly 360 to provide a fluid tight arrangement with thevessel assembly 310, while allowing for thepivot plate 362 to pivot between the twofluid chambers stud 370 and the securingknob 380, as shown, with the stud intersecting the three working sections of the lid assembly, the securingcollar 366, thestationary plate 364, and thepivot plate 362, as well as the seal 367. - Referring further to
FIG. 11 , the fluid tight arrangement between thelid assembly 360 and thevessel assembly 310 is also depicted. Theslots 368 of thelid assembly 360 are shown fitted together with the ramps 330 of the vessel assembly, in a manner that will allow thelid assembly 360 and thevessel assembly 310 to be easily and quickly attached and separated from one another, as demonstrated inFIGS. 12A and 12B . -
FIG. 12A depicts thelid assembly 360 separated from thevessel assembly 310 and positioned directly above thevessel assembly 310. The slots 284 are lined up with the ramps 330. Once properly aligned, thelid assembly 360 will be placed upon thevessel assembly 310. Thelid assembly 360 will then be rotated, as shown inFIG. 12B , which will lock thelid assembly 360 securely on thevessel assembly 310 in a liquid tight fashion. To remove thelid assembly 360 from thevessel assembly 310, the lid assembly will be rotated in the opposite direction. -
FIGS. 13A-13C demonstrate the movement of thelid assembly 360 to pivot between one of the twoliquid compartments apertures liquid compartments stationary plate 364 has abifurcated opening 390. Located over thespout 352. As shown inFIG. 13A , the pivotingplate 362 is in a closed position as neitheraperture opening 390. - Also shown in
FIGS. 13A-13C arevents 392 located on thestationary plate 364 andvents 394 located on the pivotingplate 362. When the pivoting plate 262 is rotated to an open position (FIGS. 5B and 5C ), astationary plate vent 392 will align with a pivotingplate vent 394 to allow air into the corresponding compartment to prevent a vacuum from occurring inside the compartment while pouring. The pivoting plate has afin 396 which, when applied with pressure, will rotate in either a first or second direction, as shown inFIGS. 13B and 13C . An alignment marker 298 is provided on the pivotingplate 362 and centrally aligned with thefin 396 to indicate a closed position. -
FIGS. 13B and 13C , the pivoting plate is shown in the two open positions. InFIG. 13B , the pivoting plate's aperture 286 is located over theopening 390 and inFIG. 13C the pivoting plate'saperture 388 is located over theopening 390. Thefin 396 of pivotingplate 362 allows a user to switch between the twocompartments detent 365 that will nestle over the securingball 363 when thepivot plate 362 is in the proper position. Applying a force to thefin 396 in either a clockwise or a counterclockwise radial direction causes the pivotingplate 362 to rotate. The pivotingplate 362 also hasstops 398 to limit the travel of the pivotingplate 362 by abutting thefin 396 and also ensure proper alignment of the pivotingplate aperture opening 390. The arrangement allows for easy selection between one of thefluid compartments lid assembly 360 with respect to thevessel assembly 310. - The coffee pots according to the present invention provide for an efficient method for serving more than one beverage from the same container. Together with the coffee pots of the present invention, a
beverage dispensing system 400, such as shown inFIG. 14 , may assist in providing multiple beverages efficiently. For example, thebeverage dispensing system 400 may be able to discharge two different beverages, e.g. regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee. Thelid assembly 360 will be removed from thevessel assembly 310, thereby allowing the twocompartments lid assembly 360 will be reconnected to thevessel assembly 310, and coffee be dispensed as shown inFIGS. 15-17 . -
FIG. 15 shows thepivot plate 362 with thefin 396 rotated clockwise, thereby allowing thefirst fluid compartment 318 to be accessed and allowing the user to pour a first beverage, e.g. regular coffee. When the second beverage is requested, e.g. decaffeinated coffee, the user will grab thecoffee pot 300, as shown inFIG. 16 , and rotate thefin 396 counterclockwise, thereby allowing thesecond fluid compartment 320 to be accessed. The user can then pour the second beverage, e.g. decaffeinated coffee, as shown inFIG. 17 . As necessary, thepivot plate 362 can be moved between the position inFIGS. 15 and 17 as necessary. The result is a more efficient process for delivering more than one distinct beverage from a beverage container. - The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention.
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1. A beverage dispensing container comprising:
a vessel body;
a liquid reservoir located in the vessel body, the liquid reservoir having at least two separate liquid compartments; and
means for selectively accessing one of the liquid compartments, whereby liquid is only dispensed from the accessed compartment.
2. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein the means for selectively accessing one of the liquid compartments comprises a lid assembly secured to said vessel body and said liquid reservoir.
3. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 2 where the lid assembly comprises
a stationary plate; and
a pivoting plate comprising at least two apertures, wherein each of said apertures corresponds to one of said liquid compartments.
4. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 3 wherein the lid assembly further comprises a collar for securing the lid assembly to the vessel body.
5. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 1 wherein the liquid reservoir is removable from the vessel body.
6. A beverage dispensing container comprising:
a vessel body;
a spout located on said vessel body;
a liquid reservoir located in the vessel body, the liquid reservoir having at least two separate liquid compartments; and
a lid assembly removably secured to the liquid reservoir and the vessel body, said lid assembly allowing for selective dispensing of liquid from one of said liquid compartments.
7. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 6 , wherein said lid assembly further comprises:
a stationary plate;
a pivoting plate comprising at least two apertures, wherein each of said apertures corresponds to one of said liquid compartments;
a collar for securing the lid assembly to the vessel body; and
a stud for securing the lid assembly and providing fluid tight arrangement with the liquid reservoir.
8. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 7 wherein the stationary plate has a bifurcated opening, wherein each branch of said bifurcated opening corresponds to one of said liquid compartments.
9. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 7 wherein the collar further comprises a pair of oppositely disposed slots arranged to interact with a pair of oppositely disposed ramps located on said vessel body for releasably locking the lid assembly to the vessel body.
10. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 6 further comprising a handle.
11. The beverage dispensing container according to claim 6 wherein the liquid reservoir is removable.
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