US20220033148A1 - Handle operated hydration sipper lid - Google Patents
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- Some conventional drink bottles that house water or other beverages include a cap.
- the cap has a mechanism for coupling and removing the cap to or from a container, which forms the bottle, to selectively control when fluid can enter and/or exit the container.
- the cap may include a pivotable sipper, such as a spout, nozzle, or opening, that allows a person to consume or drink liquids contained within the bottle without removing the cap from the container.
- the sipper must be moved relative to the cap of the bottle, which is conventionally performed by a person's hand, so that a fluid path into the container can be accessed.
- constantly touching the sipper can be unsanitary, since after touching the sipper, the sipper often comes into contact with a person's mouth. Accordingly, solutions for providing improved caps are needed.
- caps once removed from the container, are difficult to clean due to complex internal structures.
- These caps are fabricated as a unitary piece that has a sipper coupled to it. Oftentimes, there are several places on and within the cap that are difficult to access and clean. Accordingly, solutions for providing improved caps are needed.
- FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a hydration bottle that includes a container cap in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional view of the hydration bottle of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 2A-2C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of the container cap of FIG. 1A having a sipper in an open position in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 3A-3C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of the container cap of FIG. 1A having a sipper in a closed position in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the cap of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 5A-5E show various perspective and side views illustrating the steps for assembling the container cap of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 6A-6C show various perspective views illustrating a spring being assembled in the lid top of the container cap of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 7A-1 to 7A-6 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the steps for operating the sipper of the container cap of FIG. 1A using a handle of FIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of a lid top of FIG. 2A coupled to a lid bottom of FIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 8B shows a cross-sectional view of the lid top of FIG. 8A coupled to the lid bottom of FIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 9A-1 to 9A-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for decoupling the lid top of FIG. 8A from the lid bottom of FIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 9B-1 to 9B-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for coupling the lid top of FIG. 8A to the lid bottom of FIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the exemplary embodiment discussed herein is directed to various aspects (e.g., methods, systems, devices) of container caps and hydration bottles that include such container caps, and more particularly, to container caps and hydration bottles that include a sipper that is operable hands-free using a handle.
- the cap may be coupled to the container in any number of ways, such as by use of a screw on cap or a flip top cap. Further, the container cap may be of a different size or shape than described herein.
- the sipper of the container cap can be actuated using a handle thereby controlling the position of the sipper
- other embodiments of the invention may provide a different feature of the cap to actuate the sipper so that such actuation of the sipper may not be performed by a person's hand making contact with the sipper portion that goes into a person's mouth.
- the container of the bottle may be in one or more of a number of different sizes with various widths, heights, geometrical and non-geometrical shapes and/or capacities.
- the hydration bottle and/or container cap may be fabricated using different colors, accents, and/or different personalizations, such as by laser etching or silk screening across one or more of its surfaces.
- the hydration bottle and/or the container cap may be fabricated in various different materials, such as rubber, plastics, stainless steel, other polymers, and other metals in one or more fabricated parts of the hydration bottle.
- the container cap can be split into a lid top and a lid bottom that allows the consumer to separate the aforementioned parts from one another for cleaning purposes. This multi-piece construction of the body of the container cap can allow the consumer to easily access surfaces and cavities that they would otherwise be unable to clean.
- the hydration bottle and/or container cap may include other known features.
- FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a hydration bottle 100 that includes a container cap 110 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional view of the hydration bottle 100 of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the hydration bottle includes a container cap 110 coupled to a container 190 .
- the container 190 can include a base 192 and a sidewall 194 extending upward from the perimeter of the base 192 to define a container cavity 196 therein and an opening 198 at the distal ends of the sidewall 194 .
- the container 190 can be transparent, translucent, or non-translucent according to one or more embodiments.
- the container 190 is configured to house water or some other beverage.
- the container cap 110 which is described in further detail below, can be coupleable to the distal ends of the sidewall 194 to enclose the container cavity 196 and the opening 198 .
- the container cap 110 can be screwed onto the distal end of the sidewall 194 according to the exemplary embodiment but may be coupled in other manners, such as snap-on or friction-fit, in other embodiments.
- a lip 195 can be formed along the upper portion of the sidewall 194 prior to the distal end of the sidewall 194 such that when the container cap 110 is coupled to the container 190 , the outer perimeter of the container cap 110 and the outer perimeter of the majority of the sidewall 194 is about the same, or is the same.
- FIGS. 2A-2C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of the container cap 110 of FIG. 1A having a sipper 460 in an open position 205 in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIGS. 3A-3C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of the container cap 110 of FIG. 1A having a sipper 460 in a closed position 305 in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the container cap 110 of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring to FIGS.
- the container cap 110 can include a lid gasket 410 , a lid bottom 420 , a combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 , a handle 440 , a connecting bar 450 , a sipper 460 , a lid top 470 , a sipper cover 480 , and a spring 610 ( FIG. 6A ), which is described in conjunction with FIGS. 6A-6C below.
- the lid gasket 410 can be a rubber or silicone material or some other suitable material that can be in the shape of an o-ring.
- the lid gasket 410 can be configured to be positioned within the underside of the lid bottom 420 such that the lid gasket 410 is compressed once the lid bottom 420 is coupled to the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the lid gasket 410 can provide a seal between the lid bottom 420 and the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) once the lid bottom 420 is coupled to the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) and prevent fluid leakage therebetween.
- the lid gasket 410 may be formed in a different shape depending on the shape of the coupling shape between the lid bottom 420 and the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ), for example, if the coupling shape is rectangular when the shape of both the lid bottom 420 and the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) are rectangular and they couple to one another by snap-on or friction-fit.
- the lid bottom 420 can be fabricated from a polymer, such as a plastic, but may be fabricated using other suitable materials.
- the lid bottom 420 can include an upper surface 421 and a sidewall 422 extending downwardly from the upper surface 421 .
- the sidewall 422 can define a cut-out 423 along a portion of a lower end of the sidewall 422 .
- the interior of the sidewall 422 can include threads 522 ( FIG. 5B ) for threadedly coupling to the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the upper surface 421 can include a recessed cradle 424 formed adjacently above the cut-out 423 and a cavity 425 formed within the upper surface 421 adjacent the recessed cradle 424 and extending away from the cut-out 423 towards the opposite end of the upper surface 421 in a rectangular shape.
- the upper surface 421 can form a shelf 426 along the upper surface 421 at the opposite end from where the cut-out 423 is formed.
- the shelf 426 can extend beyond the sidewall 422 according to some exemplary embodiments.
- a pair of detents 427 can be formed along opposite sides of the recessed cradle 424 and extend upwardly away from the upper surface 421 .
- Each detent 427 can extend longitudinally from the edge of the cavity 425 towards the edge of the upper surface 421 where the upper surface 421 meets the sidewall 422 .
- Each detent 427 can form a notch 428 along a portion of its upper edges, which extends downwardly towards the upper surface 421 .
- the lid bottom 420 can include a fluid channel 524 ( FIG. 5B ) that extends from the upper surface 421 within the recessed cradle 424 downwardly through the lid bottom 420 such that the fluid channel 524 ( FIG. 5B ) is fluidly coupled to the fluid (not shown) within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the lid bottom 420 can include a vent channel 526 ( FIG. 5B ) that extends from the upper surface 421 within the cavity 425 downwardly through the lid bottom 420 such that the vent channel 526 ( FIG. 5B ) is fluidly coupled to the interior of the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the vent channel 526 FIG. 5B
- the vent channel 526 can be smaller in size than the fluid channel 524 ( FIG. 5B ).
- the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be fabricated using rubber or silicone or some other suitable material.
- the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can include a sipper gasket portion 431 which can be an o-ring shape, a vent valve portion 433 which can be conical shaped and can include a pin-hole (not shown) therein, and a connector 435 which can be rectangular shaped and connect the gasket portion 431 to the vent valve portion 433 .
- the sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be a single-piece component according to the exemplary embodiment, the sipper gasket-vent valve 430 may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments.
- the handle 440 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic material but may be fabricated using other suitable materials in other embodiments.
- the handle 440 can be U-shaped and include a hand bar 441 and a pair of longitudinal bars 442 extending away from both ends of the hand bar 441 in the same direction.
- Each longitudinal bar 442 can include a terminating end 443 located distally away from the hand bar 441 .
- Each terminating end 443 can include a pivot recess 444 such that one pivot recess 444 faces the other pivot recess 444 .
- one or more of the pivot recesses 444 can extend horizontally through the respective terminating end 443 .
- each terminating end 443 can define an aperture 445 at its distal end, which interact with the detents 427 formed in the lid bottom 420 when the handle 440 is pushed into the container cap 110 , which is described in further detail below in conjunction with the operation of the handle 440 .
- the handle 440 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments.
- the connecting bar 450 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material.
- the connecting bar 450 can be substantially U-shaped and include a crossbar 451 and a pair of connection bars 452 extending away from both ends of the crossbar 451 in the same direction.
- Each connection bar 452 can include a proximal end 453 located at the ends of the crossbar 451 and a distal end 455 located distally away from the proximal end 453 .
- Each distal end 455 can include a pivot post 456 such that one pivot post 456 faces the other pivot post 456 .
- each proximal end 453 can include a pivot post 454 such that one pivot post 454 faces away from the other pivot post 454 in an opposite direction.
- the connecting bar 450 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments.
- the sipper 460 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material.
- the sipper 460 can include a cylindrical portion 461 having a first side surface 462 , a second side surface 463 , and a body portion 464 extending from the first side surface 462 to the second side surface 463 and a sipping portion 467 extending from along the length of a tangential part of the body portion 464 away from the body portion 464 .
- Each of the first and second side surfaces 462 , 463 can include a pivot post 465 located at the center of each of the first and second side surfaces 462 , 463 such that one pivot post 465 can face away from the other pivot post 465 in an opposite direction.
- Each of the first and second side surfaces 462 , 463 can include a pivot recess 466 located immediately below the area where the sipping portion 467 can be coupled to the cylindrical portion 461 .
- the sipper 460 can include the sipper channel 262 which can extend linearly from a surface of the body portion 464 , through the cylindrical portion 461 , and through the sipping portion 467 .
- the sipping portion 467 can define a cut-out 468 along a portion of the top surface of the sipping portion 467 that extends tangentially from the length of the body portion 464 .
- the sipper 460 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments.
- the lid top 470 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material.
- the lid top 470 can include an upper surface 471 and a sidewall 472 extending downwardly from the upper surface 471 .
- the lid top 470 can define a through-cut 473 extending centrally along the entire diameter of the upper surface 471 and extending downwardly along the sidewall 472 towards the bottom edge of the sidewall 472 .
- the through-cut 473 can allow for the sipper 460 to rotate from the open position 205 ( FIG. 2A ) to the closed position 305 ( FIG. 3A ) and back once the container cap 110 is assembled.
- the lid top 470 can include a clip 474 at one end of the sidewall 472 , which can be in part defined partially by the through-cut 473 .
- the lid top 470 can include a hook 475 located at the opposite side of the sidewall 472 to where the clip 474 is located.
- the hook 475 can extend downwardly below the sidewall 472 and the clip 474 also can extend downwardly below the sidewall 472 .
- the lid top 470 can define a pair of pivot recesses 476 formed along the through-cut 473 at opposite sides adjacent to where the hook 475 and the upper surface 471 meet.
- the pair of pivot recesses 476 can face one another.
- the lid top 470 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments.
- the lid top 470 can be removably coupled to the lid bottom 420 .
- the lid top 470 being removably coupled to the lid bottom 420 can define a pair of openings for the pair of longitudinal bars 442 of the handle 440 to extend therethrough.
- the lid top 470 being removably coupled to the lid bottom 420 comprises the hook 475 of the lid top 470 being removably coupled to the shelf 426 of the lid bottom 420 .
- the lid top 470 being removably coupled to the lid bottom 420 can comprise the clip 474 of the lid top 470 being removably coupled to the cut-out 423 defined by the sidewall 472 of the lid bottom 420 .
- the sipper cover 480 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material.
- the sipper cover 480 can be substantially J-shaped and include a cover portion 481 and a curved portion 482 extending from an end of the cover portion 481 .
- the sipper cover 480 can include an interior surface 483 and an exterior surface 484 opposite the interior surface 483 .
- the curved portion 482 can include a pair of pivot posts 485 formed at the distal end of the curved portion 482 such that each pivot post 485 can extend away from the other in opposite directions.
- the interior surface 483 can include a contact point 486 that extends outwardly therefrom.
- the sipper cover 480 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments.
- the sipper cover 480 can be coupled to the lid top lid top 470 .
- the handle 440 can receive at least one force, such as a force applied by a hand of a user.
- the handle 440 can mechanically transmit the at least one force to the connecting bar 450 .
- the handle 440 is translatable relative to the lid bottom 420 about at least one axis.
- the at least one axis can be substantially perpendicular to a lid bottom channel 222 .
- the connecting bar 450 can be configured to rotate the sipper 460 to the open position 205 or the closed position 305 when the handle 440 mechanically transmits the at least one force.
- the connecting bar 450 being configured to rotate the sipper 460 to the open position 205 comprises the connecting bar 450 being configured to rotate the sipper channel 262 into alignment with the lid bottom channel 222 .
- the open position 205 can be associated with an interaction of at least one aperture 445 of the handle 440 with at least one detent 427 formed in the lid bottom 420 .
- the distal ends 455 of the connection bars 452 of the connecting bar 450 can be coupled to the sipper 460 .
- the container cap 110 can have the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 both in the open position 205 .
- the liquid contents within the hydration bottle 100 FIG. 1A
- the handle 440 can be pushed inwardly towards the sipper 460 such that at least a portion of the handle 440 is slid inwardly between the lid bottom 420 and the lid top 470 .
- the sipper 460 can include a sipper channel 262 and the lid bottom 420 can include the lid bottom channel 222 .
- the sipper channel 262 can be aligned with the lid bottom channel 222 , thereby fluidly coupling the sipper channel 262 to the lid bottom channel 222 .
- the container cap 110 has the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 both in the closed position 305 .
- the closed position 305 is the position of the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 when a person is not wanting to consume the contents within the hydration bottle 100 ( FIG. 1A ) and wants to prevent spillage through the sipper 460 .
- the handle 440 can be pushed outwardly away from the sipper 460 such that at least a portion of the handle 440 is slid outwardly away from between the lid bottom 420 and the lid top 470 , and is now visibly exposed.
- the sipper channel 262 can be no longer aligned with the lid bottom channel 222 .
- the sipper channel 262 is no longer fluidly coupled to the lid bottom channel 222 .
- the sipper cover 480 can be configured to receive a closing force applied by the sipper 460 that causes the sipper cover 480 to rotate to cover at least the sipping portion 467 of the sipper 460 when the sipper 460 is in the closed position 305 .
- FIGS. 5A-5E show various perspective and side views illustrating the steps for assembling the container cap 110 of FIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the steps for assembling the container cap 110 of FIG. 1A is described below.
- the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be coupled to the lid bottom 420 .
- the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be inserted around the fluid channel 524 and within the vent channel 526 of the lid bottom 420 , such that the sipper gasket portion 431 is inserted around the fluid channel 524 and the vent valve portion 433 is inserted into the vent channel 526 .
- Each of the sipper gasket portion 431 and the vent valve portion 433 can be pressed down to ensure that the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 is properly seated.
- the lid bottom 420 can be coupled to the container 190 at the distal end of the sidewall 194 of the container 190 and the handle 440 can be coupled to the sipper 460 via the connecting bar 450 .
- the lid bottom 420 can be threadedly coupled to the container 190 by the threads 522 of the lid bottom 420 and rotating the lid bottom 420 once aligned with the distal end of the sidewall 194 of the container 190 .
- each of the longitudinal bars 442 of the handle 440 can be flexed outwardly so that each of the pivot recesses 444 of the handle 440 can be positioned over the pivot posts 454 of the proximal ends 453 of the connecting bar 450 .
- the longitudinal bars 442 of the handle 440 can then be released so that each of the pivot posts 454 can engage into the respective pivot recesses 444 of the handle 440 , which thereby allow the handle 440 to rotate freely from the connecting bar 450 .
- the connecting bar 450 can then be connected to the sipper 460 by flexing the distal ends 455 of the connecting bar 450 outwardly so that each of the pivot posts 456 of the distal ends 455 can be positioned over the pivot recesses 466 of the first and second side surfaces 462 , 463 of the sipper 460 .
- the distal ends 455 of the connecting bar 450 can be released so that each of the pivot posts 456 of the distal ends 455 engage into the respective pivot recesses 466 of the sipper 460 , which thereby can allow the connecting bar 450 to rotate freely from the sipper 460 .
- the handle 440 can be coupled to the sipper 460 via the connecting bar 450 .
- the sipper 460 that is coupled to the handle 440 via the connecting bar 450 can be coupled to the lid bottom 420 and the sipper cover 480 can be coupled to the lid top 470 .
- the pivot posts 465 of the sipper 460 can be positioned above the notches 428 formed in the detent 427 of the lid bottom 420 and lowered such that the pivot posts 465 of the sipper 460 rest on, or snap into, the respective notches 428 .
- the sipper 460 can be rotatable with respect to the lid bottom 420 around where the pivot posts 465 of the sipper 460 couple to within the notches 428 formed in the detent 427 of the lid bottom 420 .
- the sipper 460 that is coupled to the lid bottom 420 can be oriented in a manner such that the connecting bar 450 can be rotatably moveable to be positioned within the cavity 425 of the lid bottom 420 .
- the coupling of the sipper cover 480 to the lid top 470 although shown in FIG. 5C , will be described in detail with respect to FIGS. 6A-6C below.
- the handle 440 can be positioned within the cavity 425 of the lid bottom 420 and can be oriented in a horizontal manner so that the handle 440 can be substantially parallel to the upper surface 421 of the lid bottom 420 .
- the handle 440 has been lowered into the cavity 425 and pushed forward towards the sipper 460 , thereby causing the sipper 460 to be in the open position 205 .
- the apertures 445 FIG.
- each of the terminating ends 443 of the handle 440 can interact with the detents 427 formed in the lid bottom 420 such that a portion of each detent 427 can act as a stop guide so that the handle 440 can no longer be pushed forward. According to some embodiments a portion of each of the detents 427 may partially enter the apertures 445 ( FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of the handle 440 to implement this stop mechanism.
- FIG. 5E the handle 440 has been pulled back away from the sipper 460 , thereby causing the sipper 460 to be in the closed position 305 .
- the closed position 305 can be associated with an interaction of the terminating ends 443 of the handle 440 with an edge of the cavity 425 defined by the lid bottom 420 .
- the opposing edge of the cavity 425 of the lid bottom 420 can interact with each of the terminating ends 443 such that the opposing edge of the cavity 425 can act as a stop guide so that the handle 440 can no longer be pulled away from the sipper 460 .
- the rotational pivoting movement of the connecting bar 450 can allow the movement of the handle 440 to dictate whether the sipper 460 is in the open position 205 or the closed position 305 .
- the lid top 470 can be coupled to the lid bottom 420 in accordance with FIGS. 9B-1 to 9B-3 , such as in an instance when the spring 610 ( FIG. 6A ) is coupled to the lid top 470 or to otherwise perform the assembly of the container cap 110 .
- FIGS. 6A-6C show various perspective views illustrating a spring 610 being assembled in the lid top 470 of the container cap 110 of FIG. lA in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the spring 610 can be a single-piece component that includes a first portion 612 , a second portion 616 , and a wound portion 614 disposed between the first portion 612 and the second portion 616 .
- the angle formed between the first portion 612 and the second portion 616 can be an obtuse angle which in some exemplary embodiments is slightly greater than ninety degrees. In some examples, this angle may be a right angle or an acute angle.
- the first portion 612 of the spring 610 can be inserted downwardly into one of the pivot recesses 476 which can allow the second portion 616 of the spring 610 to extend substantially horizontally towards the clip 474 of the lid top 470 when the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 are in the closed position 305 .
- the pivot posts 485 can be inserted into the respective pivot recesses 476 of the lid top 470 where one of the pivot posts 485 can be first inserted through the wound portion 614 of the spring 610 . As shown in FIG.
- the interaction of the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 is shown in a cross-sectional manner when the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 are in the closed position 305 .
- a portion of the sipping portion 467 of the sipper 460 can make contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 causing the sipper cover 480 to remain in the closed position 305 even though the second portion 616 of the spring 610 , which can be horizontally parallel and in contact with the interior surface 483 of the cover portion 481 of the sipper 460 , is biased with a force to push the sipper cover 480 into the open position 205 ( FIG. 5D ).
- the sipper 460 can hold the sipper cover 480 in the closed position 305 .
- the spring 670 can be coupled to the lid top 470 and the sipper cover 480 and bias the sipper cover 480 to rotate to uncover the at least the sipping portion 467 of the sipper 460 .
- the spring 610 is optional, and the sipper cover 480 can be manually rotated to cover and uncover the sipper 460 .
- At least a portion of the sipping portion 467 of the sipper 460 can be adapted to contact the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 to resist the spring 670 that biases the sipper cover 480 to rotate to uncover the at least the sipping portion 467 when the sipper 460 is in the closed position 305 .
- FIGS. 7A-1 to 7A-6 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the steps for operating the sipper 460 of the container cap 110 of FIG. 1A using a handle 440 of FIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 7A-1 illustrates the handle 440 being pushed all the way into the container cap 110 causing the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 to be in the open position 205 .
- FIGS. 7A-2 to 7A-5 illustrate the handle 440 being pulled outwardly away from the container cap 110 in incremental steps causing the sipper 460 to incrementally move towards the closed position 305 ( FIG. 7A-6 ).
- FIG. 7A-1 illustrates the handle 440 being pushed all the way into the container cap 110 causing the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 to be in the open position 205 .
- FIGS. 7A-2 to 7A-5 illustrate the handle 440 being pulled outwardly away from the container cap 110 in incremental steps causing the sipper 460 to incrementally move towards the
- FIGS. 7A-6 illustrates the handle 440 being pulled all the way out from the container cap 110 causing the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 to be in the closed position 305 .
- the figures show the steps for moving the sipper 460 and sipper cover 480 from the open position 205 to the closed position 305 .
- the figures show the steps for moving the sipper 460 and sipper cover 480 from the closed position 305 to the open position 205 .
- the sipper channel 262 can be aligned with the fluid channel 524 of the lid bottom 420 allowing a user to consume the fluid contents from within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the apertures 445 ( FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of the handle 440 can interact with the detents 427 formed in the lid bottom 420 such that a portion of each detent 427 can act as a stop guide so that the handle 440 can no longer be pushed forward.
- each of the detents 427 may partially enter the apertures 445 ( FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of the handle 440 to implement this stop mechanism.
- the spring 610 FIG. 6A
- the sipper cover 480 can bias the sipper cover 480 into the open position 205 since the sipper 460 also is in the open position 205 and is no longer in contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 .
- fluid content can be removed from within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) and additional empty space can be created within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ), which could cause a vacuum to be created therein.
- the vent valve portion 433 of the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can allow ambient air to enter into the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) therethrough allowing the pressure within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) to come to equilibrium with the ambient air and prevent a vacuum to form within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ).
- the handle 440 can be incrementally pulled outwardly from the container cap 110 , which can cause the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 to incrementally move towards the closed position 305 ( FIG. 7A-6 ).
- the sipper 460 can make initial contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 .
- the sipper 460 can continue to move downwardly towards the closed position 305 ( FIG. 7A-6 ) and also force the sipper cover 480 to commence rotating and then continue rotating towards the closed position 305 ( FIG. 7A-6 ).
- the sipper cover 480 can rotate after the sipper 460 makes initial contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 . In some examples, the sipper cover 480 does not rotate until after the sipper 460 makes initial contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 . During each of these incremental steps, the sipper channel 262 is not fluidly coupled to the fluid channel 524 of the lid bottom 420 and therefore the fluid contents from within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) cannot move through the sipper channel 262 . When viewing FIGS.
- the handle 440 can be incrementally pushed forward into the container cap 110 , which can cause the sipper 460 and the sipper cover 480 to incrementally move towards the open position 205 ( FIG. 7A-1 ).
- the sipper 460 can make contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 .
- the sipper 460 can continue to move upwardly to the open position 205 ( FIG. 7A-1 ) and also no longer make contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 causing the sipper cover 480 to immediately move to the open position 205 due to the biasing force provided from the spring 610 ( FIG. 6A ).
- the sipper channel 262 of the sipper 460 is not fluidly coupled to the fluid channel 524 of the lid bottom 420 and the fluid contents from within the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) are no longer consumable through the sipper 460 .
- the edge of the cavity 425 formed within the lid bottom 420 can act as a stop guide so that the handle 440 can no longer be pulled further.
- the sipper 460 is making contact with the contact point 486 of the sipper cover 480 to ensure that the sipper cover 480 remains in a closed position 305 and to prevent the sipper cover 480 from flipping into the open position 205 ( FIG. 7A-1 ).
- FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of a lid top 470 of FIG. 2A coupled to a lid bottom 420 of FIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 8B shows a cross-sectional view of the lid top 470 of FIG. 8A coupled to the lid bottom 420 of FIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the shelf 426 of the lid bottom 420 can be coupled to the hook 475 of the lid top 470 wherein a portion of the hook 475 is positioned along the outer surface of the sidewall 422 of the lid bottom 420 .
- the clip 474 of the lid top 470 can be coupled to the lid bottom 420 at the cut-out 423 of the sidewall 422 .
- the combination of the coupling of the hook 475 of the lid top 470 to the shelf 426 of the lid bottom 420 , and of the clip 474 of the lid top 470 to the cut-out 423 of the lid bottom 420 can ensure that the lid top 470 remains coupled to the lid bottom 420 .
- FIGS. 9A-1 to 9A-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for decoupling the lid top 470 of FIG. 8A from the lid bottom 420 of FIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the container cap 110 can be initially decoupled from the container 190 ( FIG. 1A ) by unscrewing the container cap 110 .
- the clip 474 can be pushed outwardly away and upward from its resting position within the cut-out 423 by pushing from the interior of the container cap 110 . This pushing partially can release the lid top 470 from the lid bottom 420 .
- the lid top 470 can be rotated upwardly about the coupling of the hook 475 and the shelf 426 .
- the hook 475 can release itself from the shelf 426 , thereby decoupling the lid top 470 from the lid bottom 420 .
- the removability of the lid top 470 from the lid bottom 420 can allow for accessibility and removal of all the internal components, such as the lid gasket 410 ( FIG. 4 ), the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 ( FIG. 4 ), the handle 440 ( FIG. 4 ), the connecting bar 450 ( FIG. 4 ), and the sipper 460 ( FIG. 4 ), for washing purposes or any other purpose.
- FIGS. 9B-1 to 9B-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for coupling the lid top 470 of FIG. 8A to the lid bottom 420 of FIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.
- the hook 475 can be positioned below the shelf 426 such that the shelf 426 is inserted through the hook 475 .
- FIG. 9B-2 while the hook 475 is coupled to the shelf 426 , the lid top 470 can be rotated downwardly about the coupling of the hook 475 and the shelf 426 .
- FIG. 9B-2 shows the lid top 470 being rotated about the coupling of the hook 475 and the shelf 426 until just immediately before the clip 474 reaches the cut-out 423 .
- the lid top 470 continues to rotate downwardly until the clip 474 snaps into the cut-out 423 , thereby coupling the lid top 470 to the lid bottom 420 .
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Abstract
Various examples are provided for a container cap with a handle-operated sipper. In some examples, among others, the container cap can include a lid bottom, a sipper coupled to the lid bottom, and a connecting bar coupled to the sipper. The container cap can include a handle for receiving a force and mechanically transmitting the force to the connecting bar. The connecting bar can rotate the sipper to an open position or a closed position when the handle mechanically transmits the force.
Description
- The present application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/059,434, entitled “HANDLE OPERATED HYDRATION SIPPER LID,” filed on Jul. 31, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- Some conventional drink bottles that house water or other beverages include a cap. The cap has a mechanism for coupling and removing the cap to or from a container, which forms the bottle, to selectively control when fluid can enter and/or exit the container. The cap may include a pivotable sipper, such as a spout, nozzle, or opening, that allows a person to consume or drink liquids contained within the bottle without removing the cap from the container. Generally, to access the fluid within the bottle, the sipper must be moved relative to the cap of the bottle, which is conventionally performed by a person's hand, so that a fluid path into the container can be accessed. However, constantly touching the sipper can be unsanitary, since after touching the sipper, the sipper often comes into contact with a person's mouth. Accordingly, solutions for providing improved caps are needed.
- Also, these caps, once removed from the container, are difficult to clean due to complex internal structures. These caps are fabricated as a unitary piece that has a sipper coupled to it. Oftentimes, there are several places on and within the cap that are difficult to access and clean. Accordingly, solutions for providing improved caps are needed.
- The foregoing and other features and aspects of the invention are best understood with reference to the following description of certain exemplary embodiments, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale.
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FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of a hydration bottle that includes a container cap in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional view of the hydration bottle ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 2A-2C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of the container cap ofFIG. 1A having a sipper in an open position in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 3A-3C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of the container cap ofFIG. 1A having a sipper in a closed position in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the cap ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 5A-5E show various perspective and side views illustrating the steps for assembling the container cap ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 6A-6C show various perspective views illustrating a spring being assembled in the lid top of the container cap ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 7A-1 to 7A-6 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the steps for operating the sipper of the container cap ofFIG. 1A using a handle ofFIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of a lid top ofFIG. 2A coupled to a lid bottom ofFIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIG. 8B shows a cross-sectional view of the lid top ofFIG. 8A coupled to the lid bottom ofFIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 9A-1 to 9A-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for decoupling the lid top ofFIG. 8A from the lid bottom ofFIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. -
FIGS. 9B-1 to 9B-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for coupling the lid top ofFIG. 8A to the lid bottom ofFIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. - The drawings illustrate only an exemplary embodiment of the hand operated hydration sipper lid, or container cap, and is therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, as the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
- The exemplary embodiment discussed herein is directed to various aspects (e.g., methods, systems, devices) of container caps and hydration bottles that include such container caps, and more particularly, to container caps and hydration bottles that include a sipper that is operable hands-free using a handle. In certain exemplary embodiments, the cap may be coupled to the container in any number of ways, such as by use of a screw on cap or a flip top cap. Further, the container cap may be of a different size or shape than described herein. Also, although the sipper of the container cap can be actuated using a handle thereby controlling the position of the sipper, other embodiments of the invention may provide a different feature of the cap to actuate the sipper so that such actuation of the sipper may not be performed by a person's hand making contact with the sipper portion that goes into a person's mouth. Further, the container of the bottle may be in one or more of a number of different sizes with various widths, heights, geometrical and non-geometrical shapes and/or capacities. Further, in certain exemplary embodiments, the hydration bottle and/or container cap may be fabricated using different colors, accents, and/or different personalizations, such as by laser etching or silk screening across one or more of its surfaces. Further, in certain exemplary embodiments, the hydration bottle and/or the container cap may be fabricated in various different materials, such as rubber, plastics, stainless steel, other polymers, and other metals in one or more fabricated parts of the hydration bottle. Further, the container cap can be split into a lid top and a lid bottom that allows the consumer to separate the aforementioned parts from one another for cleaning purposes. This multi-piece construction of the body of the container cap can allow the consumer to easily access surfaces and cavities that they would otherwise be unable to clean. Further, the hydration bottle and/or container cap may include other known features.
- Exemplary embodiments of the container cap and the hydration bottle will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which an exemplary embodiment of the container cap and the hydration bottle are shown. The container cap and the hydration bottle may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the exemplary embodiment set forth herein. Rather, this exemplary embodiment is provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the container cap and the hydration bottle to those of ordinary skill in the art. Like, but not necessarily the same, elements in the various figures are denoted by like reference numerals for consistency.
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FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of ahydration bottle 100 that includes acontainer cap 110 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.FIG. 1B shows a cross-sectional view of thehydration bottle 100 ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. - Referring to
FIGS. 1A and 1B , the hydration bottle includes acontainer cap 110 coupled to acontainer 190. Thecontainer 190 can include abase 192 and asidewall 194 extending upward from the perimeter of the base 192 to define acontainer cavity 196 therein and anopening 198 at the distal ends of thesidewall 194. Thecontainer 190 can be transparent, translucent, or non-translucent according to one or more embodiments. Thecontainer 190 is configured to house water or some other beverage. Thecontainer cap 110, which is described in further detail below, can be coupleable to the distal ends of thesidewall 194 to enclose thecontainer cavity 196 and theopening 198. Thecontainer cap 110 can be screwed onto the distal end of thesidewall 194 according to the exemplary embodiment but may be coupled in other manners, such as snap-on or friction-fit, in other embodiments. According to certain exemplary embodiments, alip 195 can be formed along the upper portion of thesidewall 194 prior to the distal end of thesidewall 194 such that when thecontainer cap 110 is coupled to thecontainer 190, the outer perimeter of thecontainer cap 110 and the outer perimeter of the majority of thesidewall 194 is about the same, or is the same. -
FIGS. 2A-2C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of thecontainer cap 110 ofFIG. 1A having asipper 460 in anopen position 205 in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.FIGS. 3A-3C show various perspective and cross-sectional views of thecontainer cap 110 ofFIG. 1A having asipper 460 in aclosed position 305 in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of thecontainer cap 110 ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring toFIGS. 2A-4 , thecontainer cap 110 can include alid gasket 410, alid bottom 420, a combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430, ahandle 440, a connectingbar 450, asipper 460, alid top 470, asipper cover 480, and a spring 610 (FIG. 6A ), which is described in conjunction withFIGS. 6A-6C below. - The
lid gasket 410 can be a rubber or silicone material or some other suitable material that can be in the shape of an o-ring. Thelid gasket 410 can be configured to be positioned within the underside of thelid bottom 420 such that thelid gasket 410 is compressed once thelid bottom 420 is coupled to the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). Thelid gasket 410 can provide a seal between thelid bottom 420 and the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) once thelid bottom 420 is coupled to the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) and prevent fluid leakage therebetween. In other exemplary embodiments, thelid gasket 410 may be formed in a different shape depending on the shape of the coupling shape between thelid bottom 420 and the container 190 (FIG. 1A ), for example, if the coupling shape is rectangular when the shape of both thelid bottom 420 and the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) are rectangular and they couple to one another by snap-on or friction-fit. - The
lid bottom 420 can be fabricated from a polymer, such as a plastic, but may be fabricated using other suitable materials. Thelid bottom 420 can include anupper surface 421 and asidewall 422 extending downwardly from theupper surface 421. Thesidewall 422 can define a cut-out 423 along a portion of a lower end of thesidewall 422. The interior of thesidewall 422 can include threads 522 (FIG. 5B ) for threadedly coupling to the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). Theupper surface 421 can include a recessedcradle 424 formed adjacently above the cut-out 423 and acavity 425 formed within theupper surface 421 adjacent the recessedcradle 424 and extending away from the cut-out 423 towards the opposite end of theupper surface 421 in a rectangular shape. Theupper surface 421 can form ashelf 426 along theupper surface 421 at the opposite end from where the cut-out 423 is formed. Theshelf 426 can extend beyond thesidewall 422 according to some exemplary embodiments. A pair ofdetents 427 can be formed along opposite sides of the recessedcradle 424 and extend upwardly away from theupper surface 421. Eachdetent 427 can extend longitudinally from the edge of thecavity 425 towards the edge of theupper surface 421 where theupper surface 421 meets thesidewall 422. Eachdetent 427 can form anotch 428 along a portion of its upper edges, which extends downwardly towards theupper surface 421. As will be described in greater detail below, thelid bottom 420 can include a fluid channel 524 (FIG. 5B ) that extends from theupper surface 421 within the recessedcradle 424 downwardly through thelid bottom 420 such that the fluid channel 524 (FIG. 5B ) is fluidly coupled to the fluid (not shown) within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). Also as will be described in greater detail below, thelid bottom 420 can include a vent channel 526 (FIG. 5B ) that extends from theupper surface 421 within thecavity 425 downwardly through thelid bottom 420 such that the vent channel 526 (FIG. 5B ) is fluidly coupled to the interior of the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). In some examples, the vent channel 526 (FIG. 5B ) can be smaller in size than the fluid channel 524 (FIG. 5B ). - The combination sipper gasket-
vent valve 430 can be fabricated using rubber or silicone or some other suitable material. The combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can include asipper gasket portion 431 which can be an o-ring shape, avent valve portion 433 which can be conical shaped and can include a pin-hole (not shown) therein, and aconnector 435 which can be rectangular shaped and connect thegasket portion 431 to thevent valve portion 433. Although the sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be a single-piece component according to the exemplary embodiment, the sipper gasket-vent valve 430 may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments. - The
handle 440 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic material but may be fabricated using other suitable materials in other embodiments. Thehandle 440 can be U-shaped and include ahand bar 441 and a pair oflongitudinal bars 442 extending away from both ends of thehand bar 441 in the same direction. Eachlongitudinal bar 442 can include a terminatingend 443 located distally away from thehand bar 441. Each terminatingend 443 can include apivot recess 444 such that onepivot recess 444 faces theother pivot recess 444. According to some exemplary embodiments, one or more of the pivot recesses 444 can extend horizontally through the respective terminatingend 443. Further, each terminatingend 443 can define anaperture 445 at its distal end, which interact with thedetents 427 formed in thelid bottom 420 when thehandle 440 is pushed into thecontainer cap 110, which is described in further detail below in conjunction with the operation of thehandle 440. Thehandle 440 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments. - The connecting
bar 450 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material. The connectingbar 450 can be substantially U-shaped and include acrossbar 451 and a pair of connection bars 452 extending away from both ends of thecrossbar 451 in the same direction. Eachconnection bar 452 can include aproximal end 453 located at the ends of thecrossbar 451 and adistal end 455 located distally away from theproximal end 453. Eachdistal end 455 can include apivot post 456 such that onepivot post 456 faces theother pivot post 456. Further, eachproximal end 453 can include apivot post 454 such that onepivot post 454 faces away from theother pivot post 454 in an opposite direction. The connectingbar 450 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments. - The
sipper 460 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material. Thesipper 460 can include a cylindrical portion 461 having afirst side surface 462, asecond side surface 463, and abody portion 464 extending from thefirst side surface 462 to thesecond side surface 463 and a sippingportion 467 extending from along the length of a tangential part of thebody portion 464 away from thebody portion 464. Each of the first and second side surfaces 462, 463 can include apivot post 465 located at the center of each of the first and second side surfaces 462, 463 such that onepivot post 465 can face away from theother pivot post 465 in an opposite direction. Each of the first and second side surfaces 462, 463 can include apivot recess 466 located immediately below the area where the sippingportion 467 can be coupled to the cylindrical portion 461. As previously mentioned, thesipper 460 can include thesipper channel 262 which can extend linearly from a surface of thebody portion 464, through the cylindrical portion 461, and through the sippingportion 467. The sippingportion 467 can define a cut-out 468 along a portion of the top surface of the sippingportion 467 that extends tangentially from the length of thebody portion 464. Thesipper 460 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments. - The
lid top 470 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material. Thelid top 470 can include anupper surface 471 and asidewall 472 extending downwardly from theupper surface 471. Thelid top 470 can define a through-cut 473 extending centrally along the entire diameter of theupper surface 471 and extending downwardly along thesidewall 472 towards the bottom edge of thesidewall 472. The through-cut 473 can allow for thesipper 460 to rotate from the open position 205 (FIG. 2A ) to the closed position 305 (FIG. 3A ) and back once thecontainer cap 110 is assembled. Thelid top 470 can include aclip 474 at one end of thesidewall 472, which can be in part defined partially by the through-cut 473. Thelid top 470 can include ahook 475 located at the opposite side of thesidewall 472 to where theclip 474 is located. Thehook 475 can extend downwardly below thesidewall 472 and theclip 474 also can extend downwardly below thesidewall 472. Thelid top 470 can define a pair of pivot recesses 476 formed along the through-cut 473 at opposite sides adjacent to where thehook 475 and theupper surface 471 meet. The pair of pivot recesses 476 can face one another. Thelid top 470 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments. Thelid top 470 can be removably coupled to thelid bottom 420. Thelid top 470 being removably coupled to thelid bottom 420 can define a pair of openings for the pair oflongitudinal bars 442 of thehandle 440 to extend therethrough. In some examples, thelid top 470 being removably coupled to thelid bottom 420 comprises thehook 475 of thelid top 470 being removably coupled to theshelf 426 of thelid bottom 420. Thelid top 470 being removably coupled to thelid bottom 420 can comprise theclip 474 of thelid top 470 being removably coupled to the cut-out 423 defined by thesidewall 472 of thelid bottom 420. - The
sipper cover 480 can be fabricated using a polymer or plastic or some other suitable material. Thesipper cover 480 can be substantially J-shaped and include acover portion 481 and acurved portion 482 extending from an end of thecover portion 481. Thesipper cover 480 can include aninterior surface 483 and anexterior surface 484 opposite theinterior surface 483. Thecurved portion 482 can include a pair ofpivot posts 485 formed at the distal end of thecurved portion 482 such that eachpivot post 485 can extend away from the other in opposite directions. Theinterior surface 483 can include acontact point 486 that extends outwardly therefrom. Thesipper cover 480 can be formed as a single component but may be formed in multiple components in other embodiments. Thesipper cover 480 can be coupled to the lidtop lid top 470. - Referring back to
FIGS. 2A-2C , thehandle 440 can receive at least one force, such as a force applied by a hand of a user. Thehandle 440 can mechanically transmit the at least one force to the connectingbar 450. In some examples, thehandle 440 is translatable relative to thelid bottom 420 about at least one axis. The at least one axis can be substantially perpendicular to a lid bottom channel 222. The connectingbar 450 can be configured to rotate thesipper 460 to theopen position 205 or theclosed position 305 when thehandle 440 mechanically transmits the at least one force. In some examples, the connectingbar 450 being configured to rotate thesipper 460 to theopen position 205 comprises the connectingbar 450 being configured to rotate thesipper channel 262 into alignment with the lid bottom channel 222. Theopen position 205 can be associated with an interaction of at least oneaperture 445 of thehandle 440 with at least onedetent 427 formed in thelid bottom 420. The distal ends 455 of the connection bars 452 of the connectingbar 450 can be coupled to thesipper 460. - The
container cap 110 can have thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 both in theopen position 205. In theopen position 205, the liquid contents within the hydration bottle 100 (FIG. 1A ) can be consumed without removing thecontainer cap 110 from the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). In order to position thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 in theopen position 205, thehandle 440 can be pushed inwardly towards thesipper 460 such that at least a portion of thehandle 440 is slid inwardly between thelid bottom 420 and thelid top 470. As seen inFIG. 2C , thesipper 460 can include asipper channel 262 and thelid bottom 420 can include the lid bottom channel 222. When thesipper 460 is in theopen position 205, thesipper channel 262 can be aligned with the lid bottom channel 222, thereby fluidly coupling thesipper channel 262 to the lid bottom channel 222. - Referring back to
FIGS. 3A-3C , thecontainer cap 110 has thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 both in theclosed position 305. In theclosed position 305, spillage or leakage of the liquid contents within the hydration bottle 100 (FIG. 1A ) through thesipper 460 can be prevented. Theclosed position 305 is the position of thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 when a person is not wanting to consume the contents within the hydration bottle 100 (FIG. 1A ) and wants to prevent spillage through thesipper 460. In order to position thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 in theclosed position 305, thehandle 440 can be pushed outwardly away from thesipper 460 such that at least a portion of thehandle 440 is slid outwardly away from between thelid bottom 420 and thelid top 470, and is now visibly exposed. As seen inFIG. 3C , when thesipper 460 is in theclosed position 305, thesipper channel 262 can be no longer aligned with the lid bottom channel 222. Hence, thesipper channel 262 is no longer fluidly coupled to the lid bottom channel 222. Thesipper cover 480 can be configured to receive a closing force applied by thesipper 460 that causes thesipper cover 480 to rotate to cover at least the sippingportion 467 of thesipper 460 when thesipper 460 is in theclosed position 305. -
FIGS. 5A-5E show various perspective and side views illustrating the steps for assembling thecontainer cap 110 ofFIG. 1A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring toFIG. 4 andFIGS. 5A-5E , the steps for assembling thecontainer cap 110 ofFIG. 1A is described below. According toFIG. 5A , the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be coupled to thelid bottom 420. The combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can be inserted around thefluid channel 524 and within thevent channel 526 of thelid bottom 420, such that thesipper gasket portion 431 is inserted around thefluid channel 524 and thevent valve portion 433 is inserted into thevent channel 526. Each of thesipper gasket portion 431 and thevent valve portion 433 can be pressed down to ensure that the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 is properly seated. - According to
FIG. 4 andFIG. 5B , thelid bottom 420 can be coupled to thecontainer 190 at the distal end of thesidewall 194 of thecontainer 190 and thehandle 440 can be coupled to thesipper 460 via the connectingbar 450. Upon coupling thelid gasket 410 to the underside of thelid bottom 420, thelid bottom 420 can be threadedly coupled to thecontainer 190 by thethreads 522 of thelid bottom 420 and rotating thelid bottom 420 once aligned with the distal end of thesidewall 194 of thecontainer 190. To install thehandle 440 to thesipper 460, the terminating ends 443 of each of thelongitudinal bars 442 of thehandle 440 can be flexed outwardly so that each of the pivot recesses 444 of thehandle 440 can be positioned over the pivot posts 454 of the proximal ends 453 of the connectingbar 450. Thelongitudinal bars 442 of thehandle 440 can then be released so that each of the pivot posts 454 can engage into the respective pivot recesses 444 of thehandle 440, which thereby allow thehandle 440 to rotate freely from the connectingbar 450. The connectingbar 450 can then be connected to thesipper 460 by flexing the distal ends 455 of the connectingbar 450 outwardly so that each of the pivot posts 456 of the distal ends 455 can be positioned over the pivot recesses 466 of the first and second side surfaces 462, 463 of thesipper 460. The distal ends 455 of the connectingbar 450 can be released so that each of the pivot posts 456 of the distal ends 455 engage into the respective pivot recesses 466 of thesipper 460, which thereby can allow the connectingbar 450 to rotate freely from thesipper 460. Hence, thehandle 440 can be coupled to thesipper 460 via the connectingbar 450. - According to
FIG. 5C , thesipper 460 that is coupled to thehandle 440 via the connectingbar 450 can be coupled to thelid bottom 420 and thesipper cover 480 can be coupled to thelid top 470. To install thesipper 460 that is coupled to thehandle 440 via the connectingbar 450, the pivot posts 465 of thesipper 460 can be positioned above thenotches 428 formed in thedetent 427 of thelid bottom 420 and lowered such that the pivot posts 465 of thesipper 460 rest on, or snap into, therespective notches 428. Thesipper 460 can be rotatable with respect to thelid bottom 420 around where the pivot posts 465 of thesipper 460 couple to within thenotches 428 formed in thedetent 427 of thelid bottom 420. Thesipper 460 that is coupled to thelid bottom 420 can be oriented in a manner such that the connectingbar 450 can be rotatably moveable to be positioned within thecavity 425 of thelid bottom 420. The coupling of thesipper cover 480 to thelid top 470, although shown inFIG. 5C , will be described in detail with respect toFIGS. 6A-6C below. - According to
FIGS. 5D and 5E , at least a portion of thehandle 440 can be positioned within thecavity 425 of thelid bottom 420 and can be oriented in a horizontal manner so that thehandle 440 can be substantially parallel to theupper surface 421 of thelid bottom 420. InFIG. 5D , thehandle 440 has been lowered into thecavity 425 and pushed forward towards thesipper 460, thereby causing thesipper 460 to be in theopen position 205. When thesipper 460 is in theopen position 205, the apertures 445 (FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of thehandle 440 can interact with thedetents 427 formed in thelid bottom 420 such that a portion of eachdetent 427 can act as a stop guide so that thehandle 440 can no longer be pushed forward. According to some embodiments a portion of each of thedetents 427 may partially enter the apertures 445 (FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of thehandle 440 to implement this stop mechanism. InFIG. 5E , thehandle 440 has been pulled back away from thesipper 460, thereby causing thesipper 460 to be in theclosed position 305. Theclosed position 305 can be associated with an interaction of the terminating ends 443 of thehandle 440 with an edge of thecavity 425 defined by thelid bottom 420. When thesipper 460 is in theclosed position 305, the opposing edge of thecavity 425 of thelid bottom 420 can interact with each of the terminating ends 443 such that the opposing edge of thecavity 425 can act as a stop guide so that thehandle 440 can no longer be pulled away from thesipper 460. The rotational pivoting movement of the connectingbar 450 can allow the movement of thehandle 440 to dictate whether thesipper 460 is in theopen position 205 or theclosed position 305. Thelid top 470 can be coupled to thelid bottom 420 in accordance withFIGS. 9B-1 to 9B-3 , such as in an instance when the spring 610 (FIG. 6A ) is coupled to thelid top 470 or to otherwise perform the assembly of thecontainer cap 110. -
FIGS. 6A-6C show various perspective views illustrating aspring 610 being assembled in thelid top 470 of thecontainer cap 110 of FIG. lA in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring toFIGS. 6A-6C , thespring 610 can be a single-piece component that includes afirst portion 612, asecond portion 616, and awound portion 614 disposed between thefirst portion 612 and thesecond portion 616. The angle formed between thefirst portion 612 and thesecond portion 616 can be an obtuse angle which in some exemplary embodiments is slightly greater than ninety degrees. In some examples, this angle may be a right angle or an acute angle. Thefirst portion 612 of thespring 610 can be inserted downwardly into one of the pivot recesses 476 which can allow thesecond portion 616 of thespring 610 to extend substantially horizontally towards theclip 474 of thelid top 470 when thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 are in theclosed position 305. Once thefirst portion 612 of thespring 610 can be inserted into thepivot recess 476, the pivot posts 485 can be inserted into the respective pivot recesses 476 of thelid top 470 where one of the pivot posts 485 can be first inserted through thewound portion 614 of thespring 610. As shown inFIG. 6C , the interaction of thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 is shown in a cross-sectional manner when thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 are in theclosed position 305. In theclosed position 305, a portion of the sippingportion 467 of thesipper 460 can make contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480 causing thesipper cover 480 to remain in theclosed position 305 even though thesecond portion 616 of thespring 610, which can be horizontally parallel and in contact with theinterior surface 483 of thecover portion 481 of thesipper 460, is biased with a force to push thesipper cover 480 into the open position 205 (FIG. 5D ). Hence, thesipper 460 can hold thesipper cover 480 in theclosed position 305. In some examples, the spring 670 can be coupled to thelid top 470 and thesipper cover 480 and bias thesipper cover 480 to rotate to uncover the at least the sippingportion 467 of thesipper 460. According to some exemplary embodiments, thespring 610 is optional, and thesipper cover 480 can be manually rotated to cover and uncover thesipper 460. At least a portion of the sippingportion 467 of thesipper 460 can be adapted to contact thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480 to resist the spring 670 that biases thesipper cover 480 to rotate to uncover the at least the sippingportion 467 when thesipper 460 is in theclosed position 305. -
FIGS. 7A-1 to 7A-6 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the steps for operating thesipper 460 of thecontainer cap 110 ofFIG. 1A using ahandle 440 ofFIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.FIG. 7A-1 illustrates thehandle 440 being pushed all the way into thecontainer cap 110 causing thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 to be in theopen position 205.FIGS. 7A-2 to 7A-5 illustrate thehandle 440 being pulled outwardly away from thecontainer cap 110 in incremental steps causing thesipper 460 to incrementally move towards the closed position 305 (FIG. 7A-6 ).FIG. 7A-6 illustrates thehandle 440 being pulled all the way out from thecontainer cap 110 causing thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 to be in theclosed position 305. Thus, when viewingFIGS. 7A-1 to 7A-6 in that order, the figures show the steps for moving thesipper 460 and sipper cover 480 from theopen position 205 to theclosed position 305. Conversely, when viewingFIGS. 7A-1 to 7A-6 in the reverse order, the figures show the steps for moving thesipper 460 and sipper cover 480 from theclosed position 305 to theopen position 205. - As shown in
FIG. 7A-1 where thehandle 440 is pushed all the way into thecontainer cap 110 and both thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 are in theopen position 205, thesipper channel 262 can be aligned with thefluid channel 524 of thelid bottom 420 allowing a user to consume the fluid contents from within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). As previously mentioned, the apertures 445 (FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of thehandle 440 can interact with thedetents 427 formed in thelid bottom 420 such that a portion of eachdetent 427 can act as a stop guide so that thehandle 440 can no longer be pushed forward. According to some embodiments a portion of each of thedetents 427 may partially enter the apertures 445 (FIG. 4 ) formed within each of the terminating ends 443 of thehandle 440 to implement this stop mechanism. Further, the spring 610 (FIG. 6A ) can bias thesipper cover 480 into theopen position 205 since thesipper 460 also is in theopen position 205 and is no longer in contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480. As a user consumes the fluid contents from within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ), fluid content can be removed from within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) and additional empty space can be created within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ), which could cause a vacuum to be created therein. Thevent valve portion 433 of the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 can allow ambient air to enter into the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) therethrough allowing the pressure within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) to come to equilibrium with the ambient air and prevent a vacuum to form within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ). - As seen in
FIGS. 7A-2 to 7A-5 , in that order, thehandle 440 can be incrementally pulled outwardly from thecontainer cap 110, which can cause thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 to incrementally move towards the closed position 305 (FIG. 7A-6 ). As seen inFIG. 7A-4 , thesipper 460 can make initial contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480. As thehandle 440 continues to be pulled outwardly from thecontainer cap 110, thesipper 460 can continue to move downwardly towards the closed position 305 (FIG. 7A-6 ) and also force thesipper cover 480 to commence rotating and then continue rotating towards the closed position 305 (FIG. 7A-6 ). Thesipper cover 480 can rotate after thesipper 460 makes initial contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480. In some examples, thesipper cover 480 does not rotate until after thesipper 460 makes initial contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480. During each of these incremental steps, thesipper channel 262 is not fluidly coupled to thefluid channel 524 of thelid bottom 420 and therefore the fluid contents from within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) cannot move through thesipper channel 262. When viewingFIGS. 7A-2 to 7A-5 , in the reverse order, thehandle 440 can be incrementally pushed forward into thecontainer cap 110, which can cause thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 to incrementally move towards the open position 205 (FIG. 7A-1 ). As seen inFIG. 7A-4 , thesipper 460 can make contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480. As thehandle 440 continues to be pushed forward into thecontainer cap 110, thesipper 460 can continue to move upwardly to the open position 205 (FIG. 7A-1 ) and also no longer make contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480 causing thesipper cover 480 to immediately move to theopen position 205 due to the biasing force provided from the spring 610 (FIG. 6A ). - As shown in
FIG. 7A-6 where thehandle 440 is pulled all the way from thecontainer cap 110 and both thesipper 460 and thesipper cover 480 are in theclosed position 305, thesipper channel 262 of thesipper 460 is not fluidly coupled to thefluid channel 524 of thelid bottom 420 and the fluid contents from within the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) are no longer consumable through thesipper 460. As previously mentioned, the edge of thecavity 425 formed within thelid bottom 420 can act as a stop guide so that thehandle 440 can no longer be pulled further. Further, thesipper 460 is making contact with thecontact point 486 of thesipper cover 480 to ensure that thesipper cover 480 remains in aclosed position 305 and to prevent thesipper cover 480 from flipping into the open position 205 (FIG. 7A-1 ). -
FIG. 8A shows a perspective view of alid top 470 ofFIG. 2A coupled to alid bottom 420 ofFIG. 2A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment.FIG. 8B shows a cross-sectional view of thelid top 470 ofFIG. 8A coupled to thelid bottom 420 ofFIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring toFIGS. 8A and 8B , theshelf 426 of thelid bottom 420 can be coupled to thehook 475 of thelid top 470 wherein a portion of thehook 475 is positioned along the outer surface of thesidewall 422 of thelid bottom 420. Further, theclip 474 of thelid top 470 can be coupled to thelid bottom 420 at the cut-out 423 of thesidewall 422. The combination of the coupling of thehook 475 of thelid top 470 to theshelf 426 of thelid bottom 420, and of theclip 474 of thelid top 470 to the cut-out 423 of thelid bottom 420 can ensure that thelid top 470 remains coupled to thelid bottom 420. -
FIGS. 9A-1 to 9A-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for decoupling thelid top 470 ofFIG. 8A from thelid bottom 420 ofFIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring toFIG. 9A-1 , thecontainer cap 110 can be initially decoupled from the container 190 (FIG. 1A ) by unscrewing thecontainer cap 110. Theclip 474 can be pushed outwardly away and upward from its resting position within the cut-out 423 by pushing from the interior of thecontainer cap 110. This pushing partially can release thelid top 470 from thelid bottom 420. Referring toFIG. 9A-2 , once theclip 474 is released from the cut-out 423, thelid top 470 can be rotated upwardly about the coupling of thehook 475 and theshelf 426. Referring toFIG. 9A-3 , once thelid top 470 has sufficiently rotated upwardly about the coupling of thehook 475 and theshelf 426, thehook 475 can release itself from theshelf 426, thereby decoupling thelid top 470 from thelid bottom 420. The removability of thelid top 470 from thelid bottom 420 can allow for accessibility and removal of all the internal components, such as the lid gasket 410 (FIG. 4 ), the combination sipper gasket-vent valve 430 (FIG. 4 ), the handle 440 (FIG. 4 ), the connecting bar 450 (FIG. 4 ), and the sipper 460 (FIG. 4 ), for washing purposes or any other purpose. -
FIGS. 9B-1 to 9B-3 show various cross-sectional views illustrating the process for coupling thelid top 470 ofFIG. 8A to thelid bottom 420 ofFIG. 8A in accordance with the exemplary embodiment. Referring toFIG. 9B-1 , thehook 475 can be positioned below theshelf 426 such that theshelf 426 is inserted through thehook 475. Referring toFIG. 9B-2 , while thehook 475 is coupled to theshelf 426, thelid top 470 can be rotated downwardly about the coupling of thehook 475 and theshelf 426.FIG. 9B-2 shows thelid top 470 being rotated about the coupling of thehook 475 and theshelf 426 until just immediately before theclip 474 reaches the cut-out 423. Referring toFIG. 9B-3 , thelid top 470 continues to rotate downwardly until theclip 474 snaps into the cut-out 423, thereby coupling thelid top 470 to thelid bottom 420. - Accordingly, many modifications and other embodiments set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which container caps and hydration bottles pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that these container caps and hydration bottles are not to be limited to the specific embodiment disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of this application. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.
Claims (20)
1. A hydration bottle, comprising:
a container; and
a container cap coupled to the container, the container cap comprising:
a body having a cavity formed therein;
a sipper coupled to the body within the cavity, the sipper moveable from an open position to a closed position; and
a handle coupled to the sipper within the body, the handle actuating the rotation of the sipper,
wherein the sipper is in the open position when the handle is pushed into the body, and wherein the sipper is in the closed position when the handle is pulled outwardly from the body.
2. The hydration bottle of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises a lid top and a lid bottom, wherein the lid top is removably coupled to the lid bottom.
3. A container cap, comprising:
a body having a cavity formed therein;
a sipper coupled to the body within the cavity, the sipper moveable from an open position to a closed position; and
a handle coupled to the sipper within the body, the handle actuating the rotation of the sipper,
wherein the sipper is in the open position when the handle is pushed into the body, and wherein the sipper is in the closed position when the handle is pulled outwardly from the body.
4. The container cap of claim 3 , wherein the body comprises a lid top and a lid bottom, wherein the lid top is removably coupled to the lid bottom.
5. A container cap, comprising:
a lid bottom configured to be removably coupled to a container;
a sipper coupled to the lid bottom;
a connecting bar coupled to the sipper;
a handle for receiving at least one force and mechanically transmitting the at least one force to the connecting bar, the handle being coupled to the connecting bar within a cavity defined by the lid bottom, the handle being translatable relative to the lid bottom about at least one axis; and
the connecting bar configured to rotate the sipper to an open position or a closed position when the handle mechanically transmits the at least one force.
6. The container cap of claim 5 , wherein:
the lid bottom comprises a lid bottom channel; and
the sipper comprises a sipper channel configured to be fluidly coupled to the lid bottom channel when the sipper is in the open position.
7. The container cap of claim 6 , wherein the at least one axis is substantially perpendicular to the lid bottom channel.
8. The container cap of claim 6 , wherein the connecting bar being configured to rotate the sipper to the open position comprises the connecting bar being configured to rotate the sipper channel into alignment with the lid bottom channel.
9. The container cap of claim 5 , further comprising:
a lid top removably coupled to the lid bottom, the lid top defining a through-cut for the sipper.
10. The container cap of claim 9 , further comprising:
a sipper cover coupled to the lid top and configured to receive a closing force applied by the sipper that causes the sipper cover to rotate to cover at least a sipping portion of the sipper when the sipper is in the closed position.
11. The container cap of claim 10 , further comprising a spring coupled to the lid top and the sipper cover that biases the sipper cover to rotate to uncover the at least the sipping portion of the sipper.
12. The container cap of claim 11 , wherein at least a portion of the sipping portion of the sipper is adapted to contact a contact point of the sipper cover to resist the spring that biases the sipper cover to rotate to uncover the at least the sipping portion when the sipper is in the closed position.
13. The container cap of claim 9 , wherein the lid top being removably coupled to the lid bottom defines a pair of openings for a pair of longitudinal bars of the handle to extend therethrough.
14. The container cap of claim 9 , wherein the lid top being removably coupled to the lid bottom comprises a hook of the lid top being removably coupled to a shelf of the lid bottom.
15. The container cap of claim 9 , wherein the lid top being removably coupled to the lid bottom comprises a clip of the lid top being removably coupled to a cut-out defined by a sidewall of the lid bottom.
16. The container cap of claim 6 , wherein the open position is associated with an interaction of an aperture of the handle with a detent formed in the lid bottom.
17. The container cap of claim 6 , wherein distal ends of the connecting bar are coupled to the sipper.
18. The container cap of claim 17 , wherein the distal ends of the connecting bar are adapted to be flexed outwardly and released to engage in recesses of the sipper.
19. The container cap of claim 6 , wherein the closed position is associated with an interaction of terminating ends of the handle with an edge of the cavity defined by the lid bottom.
20. The container cap of claim 6 , wherein proximal ends of the connecting bar are coupled to terminating ends of the handle.
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