US20140158577A1 - Nestable beverage containers and methods thereof - Google Patents
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging. In one embodiment, a nestable beverage container comprises a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion; a cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container; and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means; a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the receiving means adapted to receive a cap when the cap is engaged with a threaded neck of a second nestable beverage bottle.
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/735,873, filed Jan. 7, 2013, and titled “Nested Beverage Containers and Methods Thereof,” which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/840,176, filed Jul. 20, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,348,051, issued on Jan. 8, 2013, and titled “Nested Beverage Containers and Methods Thereof,” the disclosures of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety
- This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/735,890, filed Jan. 7, 2013, and titled “Nested Beverage Containers and Methods Thereof,” which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/840,176, filed Jul. 20, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,348,051, issued on Jan. 8, 2013, and titled “Nested Beverage Containers and Methods Thereof,” the disclosures of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- This application is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/735,901, filed Jan. 7, 2013, and titled “Nested Beverage Containers and Methods Thereof,” which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/840,176, filed Jul. 20, 2010, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,348,051, issued on Jan. 8, 2013, and titled “Nested Beverage Containers and Methods Thereof,” the disclosures of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and significantly lower cost of packaging.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Traditionally, beverage containers (e.g., a traditional can of soda, as shown in
FIG. 1 described hereinbelow) are available for purchase either individually, in a small pack of four or six, in a larger pack of twelve, eighteen or twenty-four or even “economy” packs of thirty, thirty-six or more. Usually such packaging comes in the form of plastic wrapping the containers together, or in the case of larger packs or economy packs, the containers are arranged on a cardboard tray, and subsequently wrapped in a plastic film. - One problem with such type of bulk packaging is that once the package is open, the remaining containers are not easy to carry around without falling over out falling out of the package, and possibly spilling the contents thereof should the container hit the ground during transport. That is, once the integrity of the plastic wrap is broken, the force keeping the containers in place is disrupted. In addition, if one of the containers is emptied, it is not convenient to merely place the container back in the original packaging. Rather, a user would either have to dispose of the container immediately, or carry it around until disposal is convenient. When the user is in an inconvenient location, for example, the beach, that is not always easy.
- Furthermore, current packaging methods require the use of plastic film that is hazardous to the environment, generally cost-dependent on oil—which frequently fluctuates, and needs to be disposed of and/or recycled in addition to the containers themselves. With the exception of initially binding the containers together for packaging purposes, the plastic film serves no other purpose than added cost and waste.
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FIG. 1 depicts a traditional soda can as known in the prior art. A traditional soda can generally comprises a substantially cylindrical body, having asidewall 10, a bottom (not shown) and atop 20. The top 20 generally comprises asingle opening 40 into the voluminous body of the can, which may be sealed by any number of known sealing means. In today's soda cans, the most common form of sealing means is the stay tab or pulltab 30, the operation of which is described in detail in U.S. Pat. No. 3,967,752. As is well known in the industry, thepull tab 30 works in conjunction with a surface 42 that is semi-weakened, in that it seals the can when undisturbed; however, upon lifting of thepull tab 30, the surface 42 pivots about a point or edge along the opening 40. As described in the '752 patent, one key feature of thepull tab 30 opening means is that both thepull tab 30 and the surface 42 remain connected totop 20 of the soda can in an open position. - Thus, there is a need for improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging.
- In one embodiment of the present invention, nestable beverage container may comprise a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising: a single opening into a voluminous body; a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means; a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the receiving means adapted to receive a cap when the cap is engaged with a threaded neck of a second nestable beverage bottle.
- In another embodiment of the present invention, a system of nestable beverage containers may comprise a first and a second beverage bottle, each of the first and second beverage bottle comprising: a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising: a single opening into a voluminous body; a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; the second bottle comprising a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means; and the first bottle comprising a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of the second bottle, the receiving means adapted to receive a cap, the first and second beverage bottle adapted to form a visually continuous side wall when the second beverage bottle is nested within the first beverage bottle.
- In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a method of creating a system of beverage containers may comprise providing a third beverage bottle, the third beverage bottle comprising: a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising: a single opening into a voluminous body; a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; and a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means; a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the cap securely engaged with the threaded neck when the connection means is securely engaged with a second receiving means on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage bottle; and securing the connection means of the third beverage bottle with the receiving means of the second beverage bottle.
- So the manner in which the above recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of embodiments of the present invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of embodiments encompassed within the scope of the present invention, and, therefore, are not to be considered limiting, for the present invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments, wherein:
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FIG. 1 depicts a traditional soda can as known in the prior art; -
FIG. 2 depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 depicts a cross-sectional view of the nestable beverage container ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4A depicts a top view of the nestable beverage container ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4B depicts a bottom view of the nestable beverage container ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 7 depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 8 depicts a carrier for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 9 depicts a tray for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 10 depicts a side view of a system of nestable beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 11 depicts a cross-sectional view of a nestable beverage container of in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. - The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
- Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to nested beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to improved beverage containers having interlocking features with adjacent containers, allowing for ease of transportation and lower cost of packaging.
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FIG. 2 depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, andFIGS. 3 , 4A and 4B depict cross-sectional, top and bottom views of the nestable beverage container depicted inFIG. 2 , respectively. Anestable beverage container 100 generally comprises atop portion 110, abottom portion 120 and avoluminous body 130. Thevoluminous body 130 is generally defined by thetop portion 110, thebottom portion 120 and aside wall 132. - The
nestable beverage container 100 may comprise any materials suitable for embodiments of the present invention. In one embodiment, thenestable beverage container 100 comprises at least one of a polymer, a metal, a metal alloy, glass, combinations thereof or the like. - The
top portion 110 generally comprises anopening 112 into thevoluminous body 130. In accordance with many embodiments of the present invention, theopening 112 is the only means for accessing an interior of thevoluminous body 130 and any contents of thenestable beverage container 110. - Generally, the
top portion 110 also comprises a sealing means 114. The sealing means 114 may comprise any structure suitable to control access to an interior of thevoluminous body 130. In one embodiment, the sealing means 114 comprises a threaded surface and an inversely threaded cap for removably sealing theopening 112 of thenestable beverage container 100. In another embodiment, the sealing means 114 comprises a tab and semi-weakened surface covering theopening 112, for example, as found on a typical soda can as shown inFIG. 1 . In further embodiments, the sealing means 114 may comprise a peelable tab, wherein the peelable tab is removably affixed over theopening 112 by an adhesive or similar type of cohesion agent. Such type of peelable tabs are commonly utilized as security or tampering devices on various food and beverage products. - In yet another embodiment, the sealing means 114 may comprise a snap-locking cap about a correlating annular tab surrounding the
opening 112. In yet further embodiments, the sealing means 114 may comprise a closeable cap, for example, as found on sports drinks, whereby the concept of a threaded cap and surface combination is further complimented by a controllable opening in the cap itself. In such embodiments, the closeable cap may also comprise a dust cap, protecting the portion of the cap from undesirable contaminants. - In many embodiments of the present invention, the
top portion 110 further comprises a connection means 116 for allowing thenestable beverage container 100 to be nested within an adjacent nestable beverage container. In some embodiments, the connection means comprises a threaded surface on an exterior of the nestable beverage container. In many of such embodiments, the threaded surface may extend down from a position just beneath the sealing means 114. In another embodiment, the connection means 116 may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior surface of the sealing means 114. For example, where the sealing means 114 comprises a threaded cap as described above, the connection means 116 may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior of the threaded cap. In yet further embodiments, the connection means 116 may comprise an annular projection from the exterior surface of thenestable beverage container 100, for engaging a snap-fit type structure in an adjacent nestable beverage container. - In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection means may comprise an annular ring having at least one tab projecting outward from the nestable beverage container. In such an embodiment, the at least one tab may be adapted to fit within an inverse receptive pattern with an adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, when the tab is inserted into the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container, with a short rotation (e.g., quarter turn, half turn, etc.) the tab may be positioned securely within the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, a plurality of tabs are provided in such types of embodiments.
- In yet further embodiments of the present invention, the connection means 116 may comprise a specific structural design (e.g., tapering neck, hour-glass shape, etc.) of the outer surface of the
top portion 110 to create a friction-type fit with an adjacent nestable beverage container. - The
bottom portion 120 may generally comprise a receiving means 122 shaped to conform to the connection means 116 of an adjacently nested beverage container. In many embodiments, the receiving means 122 is substantially an inverse structure of the connection means 116, as positioned on thetop portion 110. For example, in one embodiment, where the connection means 116 comprises a threaded exterior surface on a tapered side wall of thetop portion 110, the receiving means 122 may comprise an inverse threadedsurface 124 for receiving the threaded surface of the connection means 116, as well as an inversely tapered side wall as shown in the Figure. It should be appreciated, for embodiments of the present invention, for each type of connection means 116 disclosed herein, and variations thereof, the receiving means 122 may be structurally inverse thereto. - In many embodiments, to allow for ease of alignment with adjacent nestable beverage containers, as described hereinbelow, many of the components of the nestable beverage containers may be symmetrical about a central axis C-C passing through the center of
top portion 110, thebottom portion 120, and thevoluminous body 130. In certain embodiments, however, it is understood it may not be practical to have each and every component symmetrical thereon, for example, where the nestable beverage container is similar to a traditional soda can, the single opening thereof is positioned off-center. -
FIG. 5 depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Thesystem 500 generally comprises at least a firstnestable beverage container 100 and a secondnestable beverage container 200. In certain embodiments, however, a thirdnestable beverage container 300 up to n nested beverage containers, wherein n is any number feasible within the context of embodiments of the present invention, may be provided within thesystem 500. - Each of the nestable beverage containers within the
system 500 generally comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a voluminous body, as described hereinabove. To createsystem 500, however, once each of the nestable beverage containers is provided, e.g., the firstnestable beverage container 100 and the secondnestable beverage container 200, the connection means 216 of thesecond beverage container 200 is securely engaged with the receiving means 122 of thefirst beverage container 100. As shown, the connection means 216 comprises a threaded surface on an exterior surface of the secondnestable beverage container 200, and the receiving means 122 comprises a corresponding inverse threaded surface for receiving the connection means 216. - Similarly, in
system 500, where a thirdnestable beverage container 300 is provided, the connection means 316 of thethird beverage container 300 is securely engaged with the receiving means 222 of thesecond beverage container 200. As shown, the connection means 316 comprises a threaded surface on an exterior surface of the thirdnestable beverage container 300, and the receiving means 222 comprises a corresponding inverse threaded surface for receiving the connection means 316. - In many embodiments,
system 500 may comprise nestable beverage containers, similarly structured with the exception of the sealing means on each nestable beverage container. For example, in one embodiment,system 500 may comprise a firstnestable beverage container 100 comprising a sealing means 114 comprising a threaded cap, as described hereinabove. In the same embodiment, however, the secondnestable beverage container 200 may comprise a sealing means 214 comprising a peelable tab over the opening thereof, as well as having a threaded exterior surface for receiving a threaded cap, despite no cap necessarily being provided thereon. - In such an exemplary embodiment, the user of the
system 500 may be able to consume the contents of the firstnestable beverage container 100, separate the firstnestable beverage container 100 from thesystem 500, and from the connection means 216 of the secondnestable beverage container 200. The firstnestable beverage container 100 may then be securely engaged using the connection means 116 with the receiving means 322 of the thirdnestable beverage container 300. In addition, the user may optionally remove the threaded cap of the sealing means 114. The user may then remove the peelable tab of the sealing means 214 and replace it with the threaded cap. Generally, in such an embodiment, the thirdnestable beverage container 300 will also comprise a sealing means comprising a peelable tab. As such, the user will be able to have a resealable threaded cap on whichever of the nestable beverage containers is the topmost container within thesystem 500. - Optionally, with embodiments of the present invention, when a plurality of nestable beverage containers are engaged within a
system 500, each of the side walls of the respective nestable beverage containers align to form a substantiallycontinuous side wall 532. It should be appreciated, however, where certain embodiments of the present invention may not comprise nestable beverage containers having constant diameter or shaped side walls, the alignment of adjacent sidewalls may only comprise the alignment of the bottom portion of a firstnestable beverage container 100 with the sidewall of a second nestable beverage container, such that it may not be readily identifiable upon an initial glance where a first nestable beverage container ends and the second nestable beverage container begins. - Although
FIGS. 2-5 depict a nestable beverage container in the general form of a bottle,FIG. 6 depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.FIG. 6 depicts anestable beverage container 600 substantially in the shape of a traditional soda can, such as the one shown inFIG. 1 . However, similar to the embodiments depicted inFIGS. 2-5 , thenestable beverage container 600 comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and avoluminous body 630, wherein thevoluminous body 630 is defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and aside wall 632. - The top portion generally comprises an
opening 612 into thevoluminous body 630, a sealing means 614, and a connection means 616 positioned beneath the sealing means 614. In the exemplary embodiment, the sealing means 614 comprises a tab and semi-weakened surface covering theopening 612. However, any of the aforementioned sealing means may be suitable for the exemplary embodiment as well. As shown, the connection means 616 comprises a threaded surface on the exterior of thenestable beverage container 600. Similarly, however, any of the aforementioned connection means may be suitable for the exemplary embodiment. - The receiving means 622 of the
nestable beverage container 600 may comprise any suitable structure to adapt to the connection means 616, for example, an inversely threadedsurface 624 to receive and securely engage the connection means of an adjacent nestable beverage container. -
FIG. 7 depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. Thesystem 700 generally comprises at least a firstnestable beverage container 600 and a secondnestable beverage container 800. In certain embodiments, however, up to n nested beverage containers, wherein n is any number feasible within the context of embodiments of the present invention, may be provided within thesystem 700. - Each of the nestable beverage containers within the
system 700 generally comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a voluminous body, as described hereinabove. To createsystem 700, however, once each of the nestable beverage containers is provided, e.g., the firstnestable beverage container 600 and the secondnestable beverage container 800, the connection means 816 of thesecond beverage container 800 is securely engaged with the receiving means 622 of thefirst beverage container 600. As shown, the connection means 816 comprises a threaded surface on an exterior surface of the secondnestable beverage container 800, and the receiving means 622 comprises a corresponding inverse threaded surface for receiving the connection means 816. - In many embodiments, it may be desirable to affix a non-beverage item to the bottom and/or top of a beverage container. For example, it may be desirable to package food with a beverage. In one embodiment, it may be desirable to affix a can of peanuts to a beer can. In another embodiment, it may be desirable to affix a can of popcorn (popped or unpopped) to a can of soda. In yet another embodiment, it may be desirable to affix a container of ice or ice pack to the bottle and/or top of any beverage container. In a further embodiment, it may be desirable to affix crackers to a can of soup.
- In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, the second
nestable beverage container 800, as shown inFIG. 7 , may be utilized as a non-beverage container for storing food or other articles. Depending on the nature of the food or other articles, the size and shape of the second nestable container may vary to fit a particular application. In one embodiment, the height of the second nestable container may be shorter than the first nestable beverage container. In another embodiment, the second nestable container may be any variation of shape provided it comprises a means for connecting to the receiving means of the first nestable beverage container. For example, in one embodiment, where an ice pack is desired to be affixed to a beer can, the ice pack may be provided in the shape of an insulated holder (commonly known as a coozie), having a connection means positioned on a surface thereof positioned against the bottom of the first nestable beverage container (e.g., the beer can). - In other embodiments, depending on the nature of the non-beverage product being stored, the second nestable container may comprise a different sealing means than the first nestable container. For example, where a beer and peanuts are being stored together, the beer can may comprise a pull tab-type sealing means, as described in
FIG. 1 , whereas the peanut can may comprise a peelable tab sealing means. Such peelable tab may comprise a piece of foil or similar material shaped to fit over an entire opening of the second nestable container, and removably affixed thereon by adhesive or similar cohesive agent. A tab of foil, or similar material, extends from the top of the piece of foil near an outer edge thereof, and upon pulling the tab, the piece of foil can be removed. Such a peelable tab is commonly used on food products, pharmaceutical products, etc., to ensure security of the products contained therein. -
FIG. 8 depicts a carrier for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the Figure, the carrier 850 generally comprises asupport portion 860 having at least oneaperture 862 therethrough, and an optional handle portion, for example, handle 870. In an alternative embodiment, thehandle 870 may comprise a perpendicular projection from the top of thesupport portion 860. - In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, a system of nestable containers, as shown in
FIG. 7 , may be carried via the carrier 850. In such an embodiment, the connection means of the second container may be placed through theaperture 862 before engaging the receiving means of the first container. In doing so, the carrier 850 effectively becomes locked between the two containers. - The carrier may be provided with anywhere from one to any number of
apertures 862 in thesupport portion 860. In one commercial embodiment, the carrier may be provided with any of three, six, nine, twelve or fifteenapertures 862, permitting the overall system to provide six, twelve, eighteen, twenty-four or thirty containers therein, which are traditionally the quantity by which soda and/or beer is sold. - The carrier may be made from any of plastic, metal, cardboard, organic materials, combinations thereof or the like. In many embodiments, the carrier is manufactured from cardboard or reinforced/corrugated cardboard, capable of supporting the quantity of containers thereon. In some embodiments, the
support platform 860 may comprise a first material, and thehandle portion 870 another material. For example, thesupport platform 860 may comprise a cardboard material, while the handle comprises a rope, such as a hemp rope. In many of such embodiments, all of the carrier materials may be biodegradable or otherwise environmentally friendly. -
FIG. 9 depicts a tray for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention As shown in the Figure, thetray 900 may generally comprise atray platform 910 and at least one connection means 920. The connection means 920 may comprise any of the types of connection means discussed herein, for adapting to a receiving means of a nestable container (not shown). In accordance with embodiments of the present invention, any number of connection means 920 may be provided on asingle tray 900. Optionally, the tray may further comprise a flat and/or recessedportion 930 for placing miscellaneous items thereon. - In many embodiments, the tray may be utilized to temporarily carry a nestable container as well as additional items. For example, at a baseball game, a patron may desire to grab a couple sodas and some food. By utilizing a tray, as disclosed herein, the patron may be able to secure the sodas provided in a nestable container as described herein, while placing the food on the
flat portion 930 of thetray 900. By having the nestable containers affixed therein, the patron may be able to prevent spills, dropped cups/cans/bottles, and the like, when walking or moving with thetray 900. -
FIG. 10 depicts a side view of a system ofnestable beverage containers 1100 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention andFIG. 11 depicts cross-sectional view of anestable beverage container 1102 depicted inFIG. 10 . Anestable beverage container 1100 generally comprises atop portion 1110, abottom portion 1120 and avoluminous body 1130. Thevoluminous body 1130 is generally defined by thetop portion 1110, thebottom portion 1120 and aside wall 1132. The system ofbeverage containers 1100 may comprise atop bottle 1101, acentral bottle 1102, abottom bottle 1103, thecentral bottle 1102 generally disposed between thetop bottle 1101 and abottom bottle 1103. While three bottles are depicted, more or less bottles may be included in thesystem 1100, for example, two, four, six, or eight bottles may be included. The system may generally include a singletop bottle 1101 and asingle bottom bottle 1103. In some embodiments the system 1100 a number ofcentral bottles 1102 nested between thetop bottle 1101 and thebottom bottle 1103. In some embodiments, the shapes and sizes of the bottles may vary to achieve a uniform storage capacity within thevoluminous body 1130 of each bottle. For example, bottles with receivingmeans 1122 may be longer and/or wider than bottles without receivingmeans 1122 to make up for the lost storage space caused by the receiving means 1122. In some embodiments, asystem 1100 may comprisebottles bottles - The
nestable beverage containers nestable beverage containers - The
top portion 1110 generally comprises anopening 1112 into thevoluminous body 1130. In accordance with many embodiments of the present invention, theopening 1112 is the only means for accessing an interior of thevoluminous body 1130 and any contents of thenestable beverage container 1102. - Generally, the
top portion 1110 also comprises a sealing means 1114. The sealing means 1114 may comprise any structure suitable to control access to an interior of thevoluminous body 1130. In one embodiment, the sealing means 1114 comprises a threaded surface and an inversely threaded cap for removably sealing theopening 1112 of thenestable beverage container 1102. In some embodiments, the sealing means 1114 may comprise a twist off or pry off cap, or the like. In another embodiment, the sealing means 1114 comprises a tab and semi-weakened surface covering theopening 1112. In further embodiments, the sealing means 1114 may comprise a peelable tab, wherein the peelable tab is removably affixed over theopening 1112 by an adhesive or similar type of cohesion agent. Such type of peelable tabs are commonly utilized as security or tampering devices on various food and beverage products. - In yet another embodiment, the sealing means 1114 may comprise a snap-locking cap about a correlating annular tab surrounding the
opening 1112. In yet further embodiments, the sealing means 1114 may comprise a closeable cap, for example, as found on sports drinks, whereby the concept of a threaded cap and surface combination is further complimented by a controllable opening in the cap itself. In such embodiments, the closeable cap may also comprise a dust cap, protecting the portion of the cap from undesirable contaminants. - In many embodiments of the present invention, the
top portion 1110 further comprises a connection means 1116 for allowing thenestable beverage container 1102 to be nested within an adjacent nestable beverage container. In some embodiments, the connection means comprises a threaded surface on an exterior of the nestable beverage container. In exemplary embodiments, the connection means 1116 may comprise a threaded surface on an exterior of the neck of a beverage bottle. The neck may be substantially elongated, for example, the neck may comprise the neck of a beer bottle. In some embodiments, the threaded surface may extend down from a position just beneath the sealing means 1114. In another embodiment, the connection means 1116 may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior surface of the sealing means 1114. For example, where the sealing means 1114 comprises a threaded cap as described above, the connection means 1116 may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior of the threaded cap. In some embodiments, the threaded surface may be disposed substantially lower on thecontainer 1102 than the sealing means 1114. In yet further embodiments, the connection means 116 may comprise an annular projection from the exterior surface of thenestable beverage container 1102, for engaging a snap-fit type structure in an adjacent nestable beverage container. - In another embodiment of the present invention, the connection means 1116 may comprise an annular ring having at least one tab projecting outward from the nestable beverage container. In such an embodiment, the at least one tab may be adapted to fit within an inverse receptive pattern with an adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, when the tab is inserted into the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container, with a short rotation (e.g., quarter turn, half turn, etc.) the tab may be positioned securely within the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, a plurality of tabs are provided in such types of embodiments.
- In yet further embodiments of the present invention, the connection means 1116 may comprise a specific structural design (e.g., tapering neck, hour-glass shape, etc.) of the outer surface of the
top portion 1110 to create a friction-type fit with an adjacent nestable beverage container. - The
bottom portion 1120 may generally comprise a receiving means 1122 shaped to conform to the connection means 1116 of an adjacently nested beverage container. In many embodiments, the receiving means 1122 is substantially an inverse structure of the connection means 1116, as positioned on thetop portion 1110. For example, in one embodiment, where the connection means 1116 comprises a threaded exterior surface on a tapered side wall of thetop portion 1110, the receiving means 1122 may comprise an inverse threadedsurface 1124 for receiving the threaded surface of the connection means 1116, as well as an inversely tapered side wall as shown in the Figures. It should be appreciated, for embodiments of the present invention, for each type of connection means 1116 disclosed herein, and variations thereof, the receiving means 1122 may be structurally inverse thereto. - In some embodiments of the present invention, a
system 1100 may comprisebottles system 1110 may comprise atop bottle 1101 that comprises a receiving means 1122 but does not comprise a connection means. Thetop bottle 1101 may not comprise a connection means because additional bottles may be intended to be placed underneath, not on top of, thetop bottle 1101. The lack of a connection means in thetop bottle 1101 may remove protrusions from thesurface 1132 of thetop bottle 1101, whereby the grip on the bottle is improved and the risk of dropping thetop bottle 1101 orsystem 1110 is reduced. - The
central bottle 1102 may comprise a connection means 1116 adapted to attach, and/or couple with, a receiving means 1122 of atop bottle 1101 or another central bottle. Thecentral bottle 1102 may comprise a receiving means 1122 adapted to couple with a connection means 1116 of abottom bottle 1103 or another central bottle. Thecentral bottle 1102 may comprise a sealing means 1114, such as a cap, that may remain in place when thecentral bottle 1102 is nested within thetop bottle 1101, in another central bottle, or the like. - In some embodiments, the
system 1100 may comprise additionalcentral bottles 1102. Thecentral bottle 1102 may be may be nested within thetop bottle 1101 or another central bottle. In some embodiments, abottom bottle 1103 may comprise a connection means 1116 but not a receiving means. Thebottom bottle 1103 may not comprise a receiving means because additional bottles may be intended to be placed above, not below thebottom bottle 1103. The lack of a receiving means in thebottom bottle 1103 may remove protrusions from thesurface 1132 of thebottom bottle 1103, whereby the grip on the bottle is improved and the risk of dropping thebottom bottle 1103 orsystem 1110 is reduced. Thebottom bottle 1103 may comprise a sealing means 1114, such as a cap, that may remain in place when thebottom bottle 1103 is nested within thetop bottle 1101, acentral bottle 1102, or the like. - In some embodiments,
bottom portion 1120 of a bottle 1102 (i.e. a nested or lower portion), may comprise an external sealing means 1114, such as a cap disposed on the neck portion of thebottle 1102 while thebottle 1102 is in the nested position and nested in thebottom portion 1120 of an additional bottle, for example, thetop bottle 1101. The sealing means 1114, such as a cap, may be securely engaged with a neck of thebottle 1102 when the connection means 1116 is securely engaged with a second receiving means 1122 on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage bottle. As such, a cap may remain in place on a lower bottle when it is stacked under/nested within an upper bottle, and the upper bottle may comprise a void or area adapted to receive the cap. - In many embodiments, to allow for ease of alignment with adjacent nestable beverage containers, as described hereinbelow, many of the components of the nestable beverage containers may be symmetrical about a central axis passing through the center of
top portion 1110, thebottom portion 1120, and thevoluminous body 1130. In certain embodiments, however, it is understood it may not be practical to have each and every component symmetrical thereon, for example, where the nestable beverage container is similar to a traditional soda can, the single opening thereof is positioned off-center. Although asystem 1100 of bottles is depicted inFIG. 10 , it is contemplated that alternative containers may be used. For example, instead ofbottles - While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. For example, although numerous embodiments having various features have been described herein, combinations of such various features in other combinations not discussed herein are contemplated within the scope of embodiments of the present invention.
Claims (14)
1. A nestable beverage bottle comprising:
a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising:
a single opening into a voluminous body;
a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; and
a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means;
a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the receiving means adapted to receive a cap when the cap is engaged with a threaded neck of a second nestable beverage bottle.
2. The nestable beverage bottle of claim 1 , wherein a side wall of the voluminous body is substantially cylindrical.
3. The nestable beverage bottle of claim 2 , wherein the side wall of the voluminous body tapers in diameter proximate the top portion.
4. The nestable beverage bottle of claim 1 , wherein the connection means comprises a threaded section on an exterior surface of the top portion.
5. The nestable beverage bottle of claim 1 , wherein the receiving means has an inverse profile of at least the top portion.
6. The nestable beverage bottle of claim 1 , wherein the nestable beverage bottle comprises at least one of a polymer, a metal, a metal alloy, glass or combinations thereof.
7. A system of nestable beverage bottles comprising:
a first and a second beverage bottle, each of the first and second beverage bottle comprising:
a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising:
a single opening into a voluminous body;
a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap;
the second bottle comprising a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means; and
the first bottle comprising a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of the second bottle, the receiving means adapted to receive a cap, the first and second beverage bottle adapted to form a visually continuous side wall when the second beverage bottle is nested within the first beverage bottle.
8. The system of nestable beverage bottles of claim 7 , wherein the connection means comprises a threaded section on an exterior surface of the top portion of the second bottle.
9. The system of nestable beverage bottles of claim 7 , wherein the receiving means comprises an inverse profile of at least the top portion of the first bottle.
10. The system of nestable beverage bottles of claim 7 , further comprising a third beverage bottle, the third beverage container comprising:
a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising:
a single opening into a voluminous body;
a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; and
a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means; and
a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the cap securely engaged with the threaded neck when the connection means is securely engaged with a second receiving means on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage bottle, the third nestable beverage bottle nested within the first nestable beverage bottle, the second nestable beverage bottle nested within the third nestable beverage bottle.
11. The system of nestable beverage bottles of claim 7 , wherein the first and second beverage bottles each comprise at least one of a polymer, a metal, a metal alloy, glass or combinations thereof.
12. The system of nestable beverage bottles of claim 7 , wherein a side wall of the first beverage bottle aligns with a side wall of the second beverage bottle when the second beverage bottle is nested within the first beverage bottle.
14. A method of creating a system of beverage bottles comprising:
providing a first and a second beverage bottle, each of the first and second beverage bottles comprising:
a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising:
a single opening into a voluminous body;
a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; and
a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means;
a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the cap securely engaged with the threaded neck when the connection means is securely engaged with a second receiving means on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage bottle; and
securing the connection means of the second beverage bottle with the receiving means of the first beverage bottle.
15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising:
providing a third beverage bottle, the third beverage bottle comprising:
a voluminous body defined by a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion comprising:
a single opening into a voluminous body;
a sealing means comprising a threaded neck adjacent to the single opening and an inversely threaded cap for temporarily sealing the nestable beverage container, the neck threaded on an exterior surface of the neck, the cap threaded on an interior surface of the cap; and
a connection means positioned beneath the sealing means;
a bottom portion comprising a receiving means shaped to conform to the connection means of an adjacently nested bottle, the cap securely engaged with the threaded neck when the connection means is securely engaged with a second receiving means on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage bottle; and
securing the connection means of the third beverage bottle with the receiving means of the second beverage bottle.
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