WO2009063252A2 - A device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel - Google Patents

A device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel Download PDF

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WO2009063252A2
WO2009063252A2 PCT/GB2008/051074 GB2008051074W WO2009063252A2 WO 2009063252 A2 WO2009063252 A2 WO 2009063252A2 GB 2008051074 W GB2008051074 W GB 2008051074W WO 2009063252 A2 WO2009063252 A2 WO 2009063252A2
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David Derek Grant Spratley
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Priority to CA2743751A priority Critical patent/CA2743751A1/en
Priority to AU2008322684A priority patent/AU2008322684A1/en
Priority to JP2010533670A priority patent/JP2011503513A/en
Priority to CN2008801164336A priority patent/CN101939603A/en
Priority to US12/742,878 priority patent/US20100293988A1/en
Priority to EP08850505A priority patent/EP2225506A2/en
Publication of WO2009063252A2 publication Critical patent/WO2009063252A2/en
Publication of WO2009063252A3 publication Critical patent/WO2009063252A3/en
Priority to ZA2010/04158A priority patent/ZA201004158B/en

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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/02—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D3/00—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D3/02—Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
    • F25D3/06—Movable containers
    • F25D3/08—Movable containers portable, i.e. adapted to be carried personally
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2303/00—Details of devices using other cold materials; Details of devices using cold-storage bodies
    • F25D2303/08—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid
    • F25D2303/082—Devices using cold storage material, i.e. ice or other freezable liquid disposed in a cold storage element not forming part of a container for products to be cooled, e.g. ice pack or gel accumulator
    • F25D2303/0822—Details of the element
    • F25D2303/08222—Shape of the element
    • F25D2303/08223—Shape of the element having the shape of an ice cube
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/808—Glasses
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F25—REFRIGERATION OR COOLING; COMBINED HEATING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS; MANUFACTURE OR STORAGE OF ICE; LIQUEFACTION SOLIDIFICATION OF GASES
    • F25D—REFRIGERATORS; COLD ROOMS; ICE-BOXES; COOLING OR FREEZING APPARATUS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F25D2331/00—Details or arrangements of other cooling or freezing apparatus not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • F25D2331/80—Type of cooled receptacles
    • F25D2331/809—Holders

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  • the present invention relates to a device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel.
  • ice cubes Another disadvantage of ice cubes is that, as the ice melts, the water dilutes the beverage and detracts from its overall strength and taste of the beverage.
  • US Patent No. 4,325,230 attempts to overcome the above-mentioned problems by providing a device comprising a sealable cubic housing, into which an ice cube can be placed. In use, one or more of such devices can be frozen and then added to drinks.
  • the ice is contained inside the housing and thus does not contaminate or dilute the beverage as it melts. Following use, the device can be washed and reused. In an alternative embodiment, the body of water is permanently sealed inside the housing and the device itself is frozen prior to use.
  • a disadvantage of ice and the above-mentioned device is that they are relatively easy to swallow, particularly as they float on the surface of the beverage.
  • GB2428464 overcomes this problem by providing an arm which engages with the vessel and which is secured to the cooling means, to enable the cooling means to be positioned near to the bottom of the vessel.
  • the beverage is consumed it becomes necessary to reposition the cooling means lower in the vessel so that it remains immersed within the beverage.
  • the use of the arm is limited to vessels having a particular height, since too small a vessel means that the arm must be wrapped around the interior of the vessel to position the cooling means within the beverage; this can affect the ability of a person to drink from the vessel. Conversely, with taller vessels, the arm is often too short to enable the cooling means to reach the bottom of the vessel to cool the beverage. I have now devised a device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel, which alleviates the above-mentioned problems.
  • a device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel comprising a vessel engaging portion and means for engaging the beverage cooling means, the vessel engaging portion comprising biasing means which biases the means for engaging the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.
  • the vessel engaging portion preferably comprises an arm, the proximal end of which is secured to a clip that is arranged to engage the rim of the vessel.
  • the means for engaging the beverage cooling means is disposed at the distal end of the arm and comprises a yoke, which may be formed integrally with the arm.
  • the yoke preferably snap-fits substantially around the beverage cooling means to hold the beverage cooling means in position.
  • the yoke is resiliently biased around the beverage cooling means.
  • the biasing means is preferably disposed between the arm and the yoke, such that the yoke can fold back toward the arm against the bias of the biasing means. Accordingly, as the vessel engaging portion engages with the rim of the vessel, the cooling means may start to engage with the bottom of the vessel, however, the engaging portion may be further pushed down upon the vessel rim since the yoke can fold back against the arm. In this manner, the biasing means provides a range of working lengths of the device of the present invention, since it enables the device to be secured to the rim of vessels having different heights, while ensuring that the beverage cooling means remains positioned at the bottom of the vessel.
  • the yoke may be arranged to snap fit around a substantially horizontal axis or a substantially vertical axis of the beverage cooling means.
  • the beverage cooling means preferably comprises a groove formed in the outer surface thereof, extending substantially around the periphery of the beverage cooling means and is arranged to receive the yoke.
  • the beverage cooling means comprises a housing for holding liquid or gel, the liquid or gel being arranged to absorb heat from the beverage, so as to provide a cooling effect on the beverage.
  • the housing is preferably sealed; the user having to freeze the liquid or gel within the housing prior to use.
  • the housing can preferably be opened to allow an ice cube to be inserted into a compartment within the housing.
  • the beverage cooling means is an ice cube comprising a groove for receiving the yoke.
  • the means for engaging the beverage cooling means comprises a loop disposed at the distal end of the arm, which may be formed integrally with the arm.
  • the loop is arranged to hold the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.
  • a beverage cooling device comprising a body portion arranged for immersion in the beverage and a vessel engaging portion which engages a vessel in which the beverage is provided, the body portion and vessel engaging portion being connected by an arm comprising biasing means which biases the body portion to the base of the vessel.
  • the body portion is arranged to absorb heat from the beverage to cool the beverage.
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a of the device of the present invention secured within a half- pint glass;
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device of the present invention in a tumbler glass
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the device of the present invention.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a housing of the beverage cooling means.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view of the loop in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.
  • a device 10 for retaining beverage cooling means 1 1 within a vessel 12 may be formed substantially of a plastic material and comprises an arm 13, which extends into the vessel 12 and engages with beverage cooling means 1 1 , which acts to cool a beverage (not shown) provided within the vessel 12.
  • the arm 13 may be curved (as shown in figure 3) to follow the interior contour of a wine glass for example, or substantially straight to extend directly toward the base of the vessel 12.
  • the outermost section of the arm 13 is folded back on itself to define a hooked clip 14, which engages with the rim 15 of the vessel 12.
  • Teeth or elastomeric gripping members are preferably provided on the opposed faces of the hooked clip 14, in order to securely grip the rim 15 of the vessel 12.
  • the end of the arm 13 which extends into the vessel 12 is secured to a yoke 16 via biasing means 17, which may comprise a resiliently flexible plastic elbow region or a spring (not shown) secured within the arm 13.
  • the yoke 16 is dimensioned to snap fit within a groove 18 formed within the outer surface of the beverage cooling means 11.
  • the yoke 16 may be arranged to snap fit within a groove 18 that extends circumferentially around a substantially vertical or horizontal axis of the cooling means 1 1 , as shown in figures 1 and 2 respectively.
  • the groove 18 helps to locate the yoke 16 and minimises any slipping of the yoke 16 from the cooling means 11.
  • the beverage cooling means 1 1 may comprise a housing 19 filled with a liquid or gel which absorbs heat from the beverage to cool the beverage, or more simply an ice cube 20.
  • the yoke 16 is positioned within the groove 18 of the ice cube 20, for example, and the clip 14 is secured to the rim 15 of the vessel 12, so that the arm 13 and thus beverage cooling means 1 1 extend into the vessel 12.
  • the yoke 16 will fold back upon itself as the ice cube 19 engages with the base of the vessel 12.
  • several ice cubes 20 may be placed within the vessel 12 and held toward the base of the vessel 12, as shown in figure 1 , by positioning the ice cube 20 that is secured to the yoke 16, above them.
  • the ice cube 20 absorbs heat from the beverage contained in the vessel 12, so as to cool the beverage. If desired, a plurality of devices 10 may be attached to the vessel 12.
  • the yoke 16 may be replaced by a loop 21 , which extends from the arm 13 in a substantially horizontal plane.
  • the loop 21 is dimensioned so that the beverage cooling means 1 1 cannot pass through the loop 21 or between the loop and vessel wall.
  • the biasing means 17 acts to press the loop 21 down to the base of the vessel 12 and thus trap the beverage cooling means 11 at the base of the vessel.
  • the beverage cooling means is substantially conically shaped so that it partly extends through the loop 21.
  • a device in accordance with this invention is simple and inexpensive in construction, yet provides a safe and reliable way of retaining ice and other beverage cooling bodies within a beverage held within a vessel.

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Abstract

A device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel is disclosed. The device comprises a vessel engaging portion and means for engaging the beverage cooling means. The vessel engaging portion comprises biasing means which biases the means for engaging the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.

Description

A Device for Retaining Beverage Cooling Means within a Vessel
The present invention relates to a device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel.
It is well known to cool beverages by adding one or more ice cubes to the beverage. However, a disadvantage of this arrangement is that the water from which the ice is made can contain micro-organisms, which can be harmful if ingested with the beverage, as the ice melts.
Another disadvantage of ice cubes is that, as the ice melts, the water dilutes the beverage and detracts from its overall strength and taste of the beverage.
US Patent No. 4,325,230 attempts to overcome the above-mentioned problems by providing a device comprising a sealable cubic housing, into which an ice cube can be placed. In use, one or more of such devices can be frozen and then added to drinks.
The ice is contained inside the housing and thus does not contaminate or dilute the beverage as it melts. Following use, the device can be washed and reused. In an alternative embodiment, the body of water is permanently sealed inside the housing and the device itself is frozen prior to use.
A disadvantage of ice and the above-mentioned device is that they are relatively easy to swallow, particularly as they float on the surface of the beverage. GB2428464 overcomes this problem by providing an arm which engages with the vessel and which is secured to the cooling means, to enable the cooling means to be positioned near to the bottom of the vessel. However, as the beverage is consumed it becomes necessary to reposition the cooling means lower in the vessel so that it remains immersed within the beverage.
Moreover, the use of the arm is limited to vessels having a particular height, since too small a vessel means that the arm must be wrapped around the interior of the vessel to position the cooling means within the beverage; this can affect the ability of a person to drink from the vessel. Conversely, with taller vessels, the arm is often too short to enable the cooling means to reach the bottom of the vessel to cool the beverage. I have now devised a device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel, which alleviates the above-mentioned problems.
In accordance with the present invention as seen from a first aspect there is provided a device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel, the device comprising a vessel engaging portion and means for engaging the beverage cooling means, the vessel engaging portion comprising biasing means which biases the means for engaging the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.
The vessel engaging portion preferably comprises an arm, the proximal end of which is secured to a clip that is arranged to engage the rim of the vessel.
Preferably, the means for engaging the beverage cooling means is disposed at the distal end of the arm and comprises a yoke, which may be formed integrally with the arm. The yoke preferably snap-fits substantially around the beverage cooling means to hold the beverage cooling means in position.
Preferably, the yoke is resiliently biased around the beverage cooling means.
The biasing means is preferably disposed between the arm and the yoke, such that the yoke can fold back toward the arm against the bias of the biasing means. Accordingly, as the vessel engaging portion engages with the rim of the vessel, the cooling means may start to engage with the bottom of the vessel, however, the engaging portion may be further pushed down upon the vessel rim since the yoke can fold back against the arm. In this manner, the biasing means provides a range of working lengths of the device of the present invention, since it enables the device to be secured to the rim of vessels having different heights, while ensuring that the beverage cooling means remains positioned at the bottom of the vessel.
The yoke may be arranged to snap fit around a substantially horizontal axis or a substantially vertical axis of the beverage cooling means. The beverage cooling means preferably comprises a groove formed in the outer surface thereof, extending substantially around the periphery of the beverage cooling means and is arranged to receive the yoke.
Preferably, the beverage cooling means comprises a housing for holding liquid or gel, the liquid or gel being arranged to absorb heat from the beverage, so as to provide a cooling effect on the beverage.
The housing is preferably sealed; the user having to freeze the liquid or gel within the housing prior to use. Alternatively, the housing can preferably be opened to allow an ice cube to be inserted into a compartment within the housing.
In a further alternative, the beverage cooling means is an ice cube comprising a groove for receiving the yoke.
In a further embodiment, the means for engaging the beverage cooling means comprises a loop disposed at the distal end of the arm, which may be formed integrally with the arm.
Preferably, the loop is arranged to hold the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.
In accordance with the present invention as seen from a second aspect, there is provided a beverage cooling device, the device comprising a body portion arranged for immersion in the beverage and a vessel engaging portion which engages a vessel in which the beverage is provided, the body portion and vessel engaging portion being connected by an arm comprising biasing means which biases the body portion to the base of the vessel.
Preferably, the body portion is arranged to absorb heat from the beverage to cool the beverage.
The preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a of the device of the present invention secured within a half- pint glass;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device of the present invention in a tumbler glass;
Figure 3 is a side view of the device of the present invention;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of a housing of the beverage cooling means; and,
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the loop in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to figures 1 to 4, there is provided a device 10 for retaining beverage cooling means 1 1 within a vessel 12. The device 10 may be formed substantially of a plastic material and comprises an arm 13, which extends into the vessel 12 and engages with beverage cooling means 1 1 , which acts to cool a beverage (not shown) provided within the vessel 12. The arm 13 may be curved (as shown in figure 3) to follow the interior contour of a wine glass for example, or substantially straight to extend directly toward the base of the vessel 12.
The outermost section of the arm 13 is folded back on itself to define a hooked clip 14, which engages with the rim 15 of the vessel 12. Teeth or elastomeric gripping members (not shown) are preferably provided on the opposed faces of the hooked clip 14, in order to securely grip the rim 15 of the vessel 12.
The end of the arm 13 which extends into the vessel 12 is secured to a yoke 16 via biasing means 17, which may comprise a resiliently flexible plastic elbow region or a spring (not shown) secured within the arm 13. The yoke 16 is dimensioned to snap fit within a groove 18 formed within the outer surface of the beverage cooling means 11. The yoke 16 may be arranged to snap fit within a groove 18 that extends circumferentially around a substantially vertical or horizontal axis of the cooling means 1 1 , as shown in figures 1 and 2 respectively. The groove 18 helps to locate the yoke 16 and minimises any slipping of the yoke 16 from the cooling means 11. The beverage cooling means 1 1 may comprise a housing 19 filled with a liquid or gel which absorbs heat from the beverage to cool the beverage, or more simply an ice cube 20.
In use the yoke 16 is positioned within the groove 18 of the ice cube 20, for example, and the clip 14 is secured to the rim 15 of the vessel 12, so that the arm 13 and thus beverage cooling means 1 1 extend into the vessel 12. As the clip 14 is pushed fully down onto the rim 15 of the vessel 12, the yoke 16 will fold back upon itself as the ice cube 19 engages with the base of the vessel 12. With very tall vessels, several ice cubes 20 may be placed within the vessel 12 and held toward the base of the vessel 12, as shown in figure 1 , by positioning the ice cube 20 that is secured to the yoke 16, above them.
The ice cube 20 absorbs heat from the beverage contained in the vessel 12, so as to cool the beverage. If desired, a plurality of devices 10 may be attached to the vessel 12.
In a further embodiment as shown in figure 5, the yoke 16 may be replaced by a loop 21 , which extends from the arm 13 in a substantially horizontal plane. The loop 21 is dimensioned so that the beverage cooling means 1 1 cannot pass through the loop 21 or between the loop and vessel wall. The biasing means 17 acts to press the loop 21 down to the base of the vessel 12 and thus trap the beverage cooling means 11 at the base of the vessel. To facilitate this, it is preferred that the beverage cooling means is substantially conically shaped so that it partly extends through the loop 21.
A device in accordance with this invention is simple and inexpensive in construction, yet provides a safe and reliable way of retaining ice and other beverage cooling bodies within a beverage held within a vessel.

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1. A device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel, the device comprising a vessel engaging portion and means for engaging the beverage cooling means, the vessel engaging portion comprising biasing means which biases the means for engaging the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.
2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the vessel engaging portion comprises an arm, the proximal end of which is secured to a clip that is arranged to engage the rim of the vessel.
3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the means for engaging the beverage cooling means is disposed at the distal end of the arm and comprises a yoke.
4. A device according to claim 3, wherein the yoke is resiliency biased around the beverage cooling means.
5. A device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the biasing means is disposed between the arm and the yoke, such that the yoke can fold back toward the arm against the bias of the biasing means.
6. A device according to any of claims 3 to 5, wherein the yoke is arranged to snap fit around a substantially horizontal axis or a substantially vertical axis of the beverage cooling means.
7. A device according to any of claims 3 to 6, wherein the beverage cooling means comprises a groove formed in the outer surface thereof which is arranged to receive the yoke.
8. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the beverage cooling means comprises a housing for holding liquid or gel, the liquid or gel being arranged to absorb heat from the beverage, so as to provide a cooling effect on the beverage.
9. A device according to claim 8, wherein the housing is sealed, the user having to freeze the liquid or gel within the housing prior to use.
10. A device according to claim 8, wherein the housing can be opened to allow an ice cube to be inserted into a compartment within the housing.
1 1. A device according to claim 7, wherein the beverage cooling means is an ice cube.
12. A device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the means for engaging the beverage cooling means comprises a loop disposed at the distal end of the arm.
13. A device according to claim 12, wherein the loop is arranged to hold the beverage cooling means to the base of the vessel.
14. A beverage cooling device, the device comprising a body portion arranged for immersion in the beverage and a vessel engaging portion which engages a vessel in which the beverage is provided, the body portion and vessel engaging portion being connected by an arm comprising biasing means which biases the body portion to the base of the vessel.
15. A beverage cooling device according to claim 14, wherein the body portion is arranged to absorb heat from the beverage to cool the beverage.
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JP2010533670A JP2011503513A (en) 2007-11-16 2008-11-17 Apparatus for holding beverage cooling means in a container
CN2008801164336A CN101939603A (en) 2007-11-16 2008-11-17 A device for retaining beverage cooling means within a vessel
US12/742,878 US20100293988A1 (en) 2007-11-16 2008-11-17 Device for Retaining Beverage Cooling Means Within a Vessel
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