WO2010002620A1 - Modification de contenus à l'intérieur de contenants pour liquide - Google Patents

Modification de contenus à l'intérieur de contenants pour liquide Download PDF

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WO2010002620A1
WO2010002620A1 PCT/US2009/048151 US2009048151W WO2010002620A1 WO 2010002620 A1 WO2010002620 A1 WO 2010002620A1 US 2009048151 W US2009048151 W US 2009048151W WO 2010002620 A1 WO2010002620 A1 WO 2010002620A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D81/3216—Rigid containers disposed one within the other
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D25/02—Internal fittings
    • B65D25/04—Partitions
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    • B65D25/082—Partitions with provisions for removing or destroying, e.g. to facilitate mixing of contents the partition being in the form of a plug or the like which is removed by increasing or decreasing the pressure within the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
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    • B65D81/3837—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container in the form of a bottle, jar or like container
    • B65D81/3844—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents with thermal insulation rigid container in the form of a bottle, jar or like container provided with liquid material between double walls

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  • This document relates to modifying contents within liquid containers.
  • this document relates to methods and materials for modifying contents within liquid containers.
  • Containers are used in many different fields for many different applications. Some containers are considered disposable and can be discarded after a single use or after several uses. Some containers are considered permanent and can be repeatedly reused until the lifecycle of the container is extinguished. Permanent containers are typically made of more robust constructions than disposable containers, thereby allowing the containers to be used more times than similar disposable containers.
  • One field where containers are frequently employed is the field of liquids.
  • Containers containing liquids allow for the efficient and economical storage, transportation, and distribution of liquids. Containers containing liquids can be supplied and used by both commercial consumers and retail consumers, although frequently the types of liquids and the types of containers supplied to commercial consumers are inapplicable for the retail market.
  • This document provides methods and materials related to modifying contents within liquid containers.
  • this document provides liquid containers that can be designed to modify the container's liquid contents as well as methods of making and using such liquid containers.
  • one aspect of this document features a container comprising, or consisting essentially of, a housing for holding a modifiable liquid and a compartment for separating a modifying material from the modifiable liquid, wherein the container comprises a release structure configured to allow a user to fluidly connect the housing and the compartment, thereby allowing the modifiable liquid and the modifying material to mix.
  • the container can be a drink bottle.
  • the modifiable liquid can be a flavorless soft drink, water, or sports drink.
  • the modifying material can be a flavoring.
  • the container can comprise more than one compartment, wherein each of the compartments are configured to separate a different modifying material from the modifiable liquid.
  • the different modifying materials can be different flavorings.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary bifurcated container having a retractable divider.
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having distribution mechanisms that includes modifying materials.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container adapted to accept a cartridge housing a modifying material.
  • Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary container adapted to accept a plurality of cartridges housing modifying materials.
  • Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having a segregated modifying material and a modifying material release mechanism.
  • Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary container having an exemplary segregated modifying material.
  • Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having compartmentalized modifying materials.
  • Figure 8 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having compartmentalized modifying materials according to one example of the container depicted in Figure 7.
  • Figure 9 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having compartmentalized modifying materials according to another example of the container depicted in Figure 7.
  • Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having another exemplary segregated modifying material.
  • Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having externally segregated modifying materials.
  • Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary container having an externally segregated modifying material.
  • Figure 13 is a horizontal cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having rotational columns containing modifying material.
  • Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having horizontally oriented structures of segmented modifying material.
  • Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of a container having segmented modifying material structures oriented adjacent an external container surface.
  • Figure 16 is a plan view of an exemplary container access mechanism for accessing a segmented container.
  • Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary bifurcated container having modifiable and non-modifiable portions with the modifiable portion having segmented modifying material structures oriented adjacent an external container surface.
  • Figure 18 is a plan view of an exemplary container cover having segmented modifying material structures oriented adjacent an external cover surface.
  • Figure 19 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container having segmented modifying material structures oriented adjacent an external container surface according to one example of the container cover depicted in Figure 18.
  • This document provides methods and materials related to modifying contents within liquid containers.
  • this document provides liquid containers that can be designed to modify the container's liquid contents as well as methods of making and using such liquid containers.
  • container 10 can include a modifiable liquid 14 and a modifying material 12.
  • the modifying material 12 can be isolated from the modifiable liquid 14 by a divider 18 and a release mechanism 16.
  • the divider 18 can have one or more orifices 20, and a release mechanism 16 can be provided.
  • Release mechanism 16 can be designed to block one or more of the orifices 20.
  • release mechanism 16 Upon engaging release mechanism 16, one or more of orifices 20 can become unblocked to expose one or more fluid communication pathways. Fluid communication between modifying material 12 and modifiable liquid 14 can result in modification of a liquid contained within container 10.
  • Release mechanism 16 provided in Figure 1 can be adapted for manual engagement.
  • release mechanism 16 can have a retractable strip with a pull handle external to container 10. A force can be applied in the direction indicated by arrow 22 that can retract the strip to expose a first orifice. Continued retraction of the strip can expose one or more additional orifices to increase the fluid communication between modifying material 12 and modifiable liquid 14.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having a distribution mechanism that includes a modifying material.
  • container 40 can have a modifiable liquid 42 and a modifying material distribution mechanism 43/44.
  • Modifying material distribution mechanism 44 can have a modifying material 46 and distribution control mechanism 48 external to the container sidewall.
  • modifying material distribution mechanism 44 can include a grinding mechanism for crushing, cutting, or otherwise releasing modifying material 46 contained in the distribution mechanism 44.
  • distribution control mechanism 48 can include a rotational mechanism. Upon rotation, modifying material 46 can be introduced into modifiable liquid 42. Continued rotation can allow for a controlled increase in the amount of modifying material 46 introduced into modifiable liquid 42.
  • modifying material distribution mechanism 43 can have modifying material 46 and distribution control mechanism 50 external to the container sidewall.
  • modifying material distribution mechanism 43 can be designed so modifying material 46 can be stored in internal isolated compartment 52.
  • Internal isolated compartment 52 can have slots 56 and can be disposed in external compartment 53.
  • External compartment 53 can have slots 58.
  • internal isolated compartment 52 can rotate in the direction shown by arrow 54. Rotation of internal isolated compartment 52 can align internal isolated compartment slots 56 with external compartment slots 58 to expose one or more fluid communication pathways between modifiable liquid 42 and modifying material 46.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container adapted to accept a cartridge having a modifying material.
  • container 70 can have modifiable liquid 71 and cartridge housing 72 adapted to receive cartridge 74.
  • Cartridge housing 72 can include locking mechanism 76 and injection orifice 78.
  • Cartridge 74 can house modifying material 73 and can be adapted to be releasably locked into locking mechanism 76.
  • Injection orifice 78 can be designed to allow modifying material 73 to enter container 70 upon engagement of cartridge 74.
  • injection orifice 78 can be designed to substantially prohibit modifiable liquid 71 from entering cartridge 74 or cartridge housing 72.
  • cartridge 74 can be advanced into cartridge housing 72 and releasably locked into place.
  • Cartridge 74 can be engaged to controllably expel modifying material 73 into modifiable liquid 71.
  • cartridge 74 can be at an elevated pressure relative to modifiable liquid 71.
  • Cartridge 74 can be engaged, and the pressure differential can act as a driving force to expel modifying material 73 into modifiable liquid 71.
  • cartridge 74 can be engaged through the controlled application of a manual or an automatic force external to container 70.
  • a plunger can be manually advanced through a cartridge chamber storing modifying material 73.
  • cartridge 74 can be connected to an external force, such as a hydraulic or pneumatic force, to expel modifying material 73 into modifiable liquid 71.
  • Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary container adapted to accept a plurality of cartridges 80 (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven or more cartridges), each having the same or a different modifying materials.
  • cartridges 80 e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven or more cartridges
  • the cartridges described herein can be releasable and/or replaceable.
  • the cartridges can be permanently affixed in the cartridge housing and are not releasable or replaceable.
  • cartridges can be included with a modifiable liquid container or can be provided as replacement cartridges adapted to fit within the cartridge housing of a separately provided liquid modification container.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having a segregated modifying material and a modifying material release mechanism.
  • container 100 can have a modifiable liquid 101 and a modifying material 102.
  • Modifying material 102 can be segregated from modifying liquid 101 by a generally impermeable structural wall 106.
  • a structural wall can be generally cylindrical in shape, generally polygonal in shape, or, as it will be understood, a structural wall can include a hybrid combination of cylindrical and polygonal shapes.
  • a single unit of segregated modifying material can be aligned with a sidewall of container 100.
  • a container disclosed herein can have a plurality of units of segregated modifying material.
  • one or more units of modifying material can be aligned with one or more of the container sidewalls.
  • a container such as the one illustrated in Figure 5 can have two units of modifying material disposed on opposite sides of the container.
  • the segregated modifying material can be disposed in a central chamber.
  • a single cylinder of modifying material can be attached to and project vertically from the bottom sidewall of the container toward the opening or mouth of the container.
  • container 100 can have a breaching mechanism 104.
  • Breaching mechanism 104 can project externally outwards from a sidewall of container 100. Breaching mechanism 104 can allow for direct breaching of structural wall 106 of the segregated modifying material.
  • breaching mechanism 104 can be a pin, lance, or knife.
  • Breaching mechanism 104 can be an indirect mechanism for breaching a structural wall.
  • breaching mechanism 104 can include mechanical or fluid connectivity that indirectly results in breaching structural wall 106.
  • breaching mechanism 104 can reside in the same plane as a sidewall of container 100.
  • a sidewall can be structurally modified to accommodate placement of a breaching mechanism.
  • a plurality of breaching mechanisms can be provided to effectively breach the segregated modifying materials.
  • breaching mechanism 104 can be activated such that modifying materials are released into a modifiable liquid.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having a segregated chamber of modifying material.
  • container 130 can have a segregated chamber 132 and a modifiable liquid 134.
  • Segregated chamber 132 can have a modifying material 136 and a plurality of orifices 138.
  • Segregated chamber 132 can be attached or adhered to an interior wall of container 130. Upon compressing a wall of the container, one or more of the orifices of segregated chamber 132 can be exposed, which can discharge modifying material.
  • segregated chamber 132 can be attached to an interior container wall with an adherent membrane.
  • the adherent membrane can permit segregated chamber 132 to advance a certain distance along an interior wall of container 130 before releasing segregated chamber 132 into modifiable liquid 134. In some cases, the adherent membrane can retract segregated chamber 132 to a container wall after the container wall is compressed. In some cases, the adherent membrane can allow for a controlled, transient release of modifying material 136 from segregated chamber 132. For example, a user can compress a wall of container 130, which can expose one or more orifices of segregated chamber 132 and can discharge modifying material 136. The adherent membrane can retract segregated chamber 132 to a container wall to block one or more of the orifices of segregated chamber 132.
  • segregated chamber 132 can be larger than the container opening to prohibit or reduce inadvertent discharge of the membrane through the container exit port.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having rows and/or columns of compartmentalized modifying materials.
  • container 160 can have a fragmented structure having multiple compartments separated as rows and/or columns. The compartments can be adapted to allow fluid communication with each other through a common space.
  • outer annular ring 162 can have a modifiable fluid 164 and can serve as a common space for receiving modifying material.
  • Modifying material 166 can be contained in compartment 168 that can be disposed in an inner annular core of the container. Compartment 168 can be adapted to rotate around a central pivot point in a direction shown by arrow 170.
  • compartment 168 can be aligned with an unperforated section of annular wall 172, thereby substantially preventing fluid communication between modifiable liquid 164 and modifying material 166. Subsequent counter-clockwise rotation of compartment 168 can expose modifying material 166 to sections of annular wall 172 that are perforated to a varying degree. The farther compartment 168 is rotated, the more the annular wall 172 can be perforated. In some cases, compartment can be rotated to a section that can be completely devoid of annular wall 172.
  • compartmentalized modifying materials can be contained in an outer annular space with a common inner annular core.
  • outer annular ring 171 can have a modifying material 166 contained in a compartment 168.
  • Modifiable fluid 164 can be contained in an inner annular core that can serve as a common space for fluid communication between modifiable fluid 164 and modifying material 166.
  • Compartment 178 can be rotatable around outer annular ring 171 in a direction shown by arrow 179. In a first position shown in Figure 9, compartment 168 can be aligned with an unperforated section of annular wall 172, thereby substantially preventing fluid communication between modifiable liquid 164 and modifying material 166.
  • compartment 168 can expose modifying material 166 to sections of annular wall 172 that are perforated to a varying degree.
  • compartment can be rotated to a section that can be completely devoid of annular wall 172.
  • the containers provided herein can have a plurality of compartments proximally arranged in three-dimensional space.
  • compartments 168 described in relation to Figures 8 and 9 can have adjacent compartments in the same plane and/or in a different plane.
  • Rotation of the columns and/or rows upon an axis, e.g. horizontal, vertical, or circular rotation of one or more of the compartments and/or annular walls, can expose different compartments of modifying materials to the common space of modifiable fluid.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having moveable bladders of modifying material.
  • container 190 can have modifiable liquid 192 and one or more moveable bladders 193 containing modifying material 194.
  • Moveable bladders 193 can be punctured through, e.g., the means and mechanisms described herein.
  • Moveable bladders 193 can also be punctured, crushed, or fractured by allowing the bladders to enter a narrow portion of liquid container 190 and by then applying a force on the exterior of container 190 adjacent a location of moveable bladders 193, as show by arrows 196.
  • container 190 can have a screen, filter, or other capture mechanism to prevent or reduce resultant crushed, punctured, or fractured bladder material from exiting the liquid container 190 during subsequent pouring.
  • moveable bladders 193 can have a pre-fractured or semi-perforated line that can reduce the amount of external pressure required to breach a bladder membrane.
  • a pre-fractured or semi-perforated line can serve as an orifice.
  • modifying materials can be released upon application of external pressure while maintaining the wall of the bladder substantially intact. It will be appreciated that container 190 can have a single moveable bladder as well as a plurality of bladders (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, or more bladders).
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having externally segregated modifying materials.
  • container 210 can have an external chamber 212.
  • External chamber 212 can have modifying materials 214 and 215 that can be impermeably segregated from liquid container cavity 216 by barrier wall 218.
  • modifying materials 214 and 215 can have membrane overlay layer 220 that substantially prohibits modifying materials 214 and 215 from communicating with ambient air.
  • membrane overlay layer 220 can be removable and can be removed to allow air exposure and, e.g., activation of modifying materials 214 and 215.
  • the containers provided herein can have a single modifying material or a plurality of modifying materials (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven, or more modifying materials).
  • one or more modifying materials can be separated from one or more other modifying materials in external chamber 212.
  • external chamber 212 can have membranes or barriers to separate the modifying materials.
  • the membranes or barriers can be removed (e.g., by breaking, puncturing, or physically removing) to allow separated modifying materials to mix and/or communicate.
  • external chamber 212 can have two segregated modifying materials 214 and 215 that can produce an exothermic or endothermic reaction upon mixing to heat or cool container 210.
  • container 210 can have a double-walled construction.
  • container 210 can have interior wall 222 and exterior wall 224 spaced away from interior wall 222.
  • Interstitial volume 226 between interior wall 222 and exterior wall 224 can contain modifying material 214.
  • modifying material 214 can provide a thermal gradient between a liquid contained in the container and the exterior of the container.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having rotational columns. Referring to Figure 13, container 240 can have modifiable liquid 242 in a commonly accessible space and a plurality of rotatable columns 244.
  • Rotatable columns 244 can each have a single unit of modifying material 246 or, as shown in Figure 5, a plurality of units of modifiable material 248. In some cases, rotatable columns 244 can be closed to the common space comprising modifiable liquid 242, thereby substantially preventing modifying material 246/248 from accessing the common space. In some cases, rotatable columns 244 can be rotationally opened to the common space comprising modifiable liquid 242 and there can be fluid communication between modifying material 246/248 and modifiable liquid 242. In some cases, liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having breakable transverse rods of modifiable material.
  • container 270 can have modifiable liquid 272 and a plurality of transverse rods 274 containing modifying material 276. Upon the application of external pressure, one or more of transverse rods 274 can fracture, releasing modifying material 276 into modifiable liquid 272.
  • transverse rods 276 can be constructed of a material that prevents fractionation and distribution of rod material into modified liquid after the rods are broken.
  • transverse rods 276 can have a screen, filter, or wrap about their periphery to capture rod material and to substantially prevent fractured rod material from entering the body of modified liquid.
  • a container provided herein can include rods that are vertically, horizontally, or obliquely oriented.
  • the rods disclosed herein can be cylindrically shaped or can have a polygonal structure.
  • the rods can include a hybrid shape that is part circular and part polygonal.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing a container having segmented modifying material structures oriented adjacent to an external container surface.
  • container 290 can have a modifiable liquid 292 and a plurality of segmented modifying material structures 294. Segmented modifying material structures 294 can contain modifying material 296 and can be oriented adjacent an external container surface.
  • segmented modifying material structures 294 can be oriented adjacent a sidewall of container 290. In some cases, segmented modifying material structures 294 can be oriented adjacent a bottom wall of container 290. In some cases, segmented modifying material structures 294 can be oriented adjacent a lid, top, or cover of container 290.
  • container top 291 can have segmented modifying material structure 294 disposed on an external surface. In some cases, container top 293 can have one or more of stacked modifying material structures 295 disposed on an first surface.
  • Stacked modifying material structures 295 can have the same or different compositions and can be adapted to be individually released into the modifiable liquid (e.g., each modifying material structures 295 can be individually dispensed into the modifiable liquid).
  • segmented modifying material structures 294 can be oriented adjacent a plurality of external container surfaces. Segmented modifying material structures 294 can be disposed on an interior container surface or exterior container surface, as shown in Figure 17.
  • Modifying material 296 can be bounded on a modifiable liquid side by membrane 298. Membrane 298 can be adapted to be punctured. Modifying material 296 can be bounded on an exterior side by a pliable or depressible material that can be depressed in a direction indicated by arrow 300.
  • liquid container content modification can be accomplished by providing container covers having segmented modifying material structures.
  • container cover 390 can have a plurality of segmented modifying material structures 392. Segmented modifying material structures 392 can contain modifying material 394 and can be oriented adjacent an external surface of cover 390.
  • container covers having segmented modifying material structures can be supplied with container bodies, as shown in Figure 19.
  • container cover 390 can be adapted to fit a disposable drink container (e.g., plastic, styrofoam, wax coated paper) such as the type typically used in fast food restaurants.
  • container covers having segmented modifying material structures can be can be sold or supplied separately from container bodies, as a stand-alone item.
  • container cover 390 shown in Figure 18 and container tops 291 and 293 shown in Figure 15 can be provided separately from container bodies.
  • Figure 16 is a plan view of a container access mechanism for accessing a segmented container.
  • Tab 330 can rotate about a central axis 302.
  • a plurality of chambers 304 are covered and sealed by depressible sections of material.
  • tab 330 can rotate about its central axis to sequentially or randomly depress and breach the depressible sections of material covering the chambers.
  • actuation of tab 330 can expose or mix contents.
  • exposure or mixture of contents can provide heating or cooling of the container.
  • exposure or mixture of contents can add carbonation and/or provide carbonation enhancement to the container contents.
  • Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of a bifurcated container having modifiable and non-modifiable portions.
  • Container 360 can have a modifiable section that can be segregated from a non-modifiable section.
  • Modifiable section can have segmented modifying material structures such as described herein disposed on an interior and/or exterior surface of modifiable section.
  • a modifying material can be added to a modifiable liquid in the modifiable portion of the container. The modified liquid can then be distributed.
  • breaching point or breaching mechanism 362 can be engaged to provide access to a non-modified portion of container 360, thereby allowing distribution of unadulterated components.
  • Containers provided by this document can include a plurality of modifying materials, modifiable liquids and/or means for isolating and distributing modifying materials into modifiable liquids.
  • the containers provided herein can be constructed using standard methods and materials.
  • containers can contain glass, metals (e.g., tin, aluminum, or steel), paper/cardboard, and plastics.
  • the containers provided herein can include thermoplastic materials. Examples of thermoplastic materials include, without limitation, polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and combinations thereof.
  • the containers provided herein can be permanent and can be repeatedly reused.
  • the containers provided herein can be repeatedly refilled with modifiable liquid with one or more units of modifying material being added to the modifiable liquid upon each refill.
  • the containers provided herein can be considered disposable and can be discarded after a single use or after several uses.
  • a containers provided herein can have sensing indicia.
  • a container disclosed herein can have temperature measuring indicia to provide indications of any temperature change occurring in the container.
  • a container provided herein can be used for the selective and controlled modification of the contents contained within a liquid container.
  • the selective modification of contents contained within a liquid container can occur at a point of use.
  • a container provided herein can allow an end user to modify the contents of a container to suit their needs and desires.
  • a user can change the color or flavor of a beverage.
  • a user can change the caloric content or source of energy (e.g. protein, fat, or carbohydrate) depending on his energy needs.
  • a user can change the electrolyte count or precisely tune electrolytic subcomponents.
  • an individual can change the temperature of a beverage to optimize metabolism performance.
  • modifying material in intended to include a plurality of materials.
  • a modifying material can include a pure, single component or it can include multiple components added together.
  • a modifying material can be a solid, liquid, gas, or combination thereof.
  • modifying materials include, without limitation, materials that can modify: taste, viscosity, temperature (e.g., warmer or colder), caloric content (e.g., protein, fat, or carbohydrates), nutrients, electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium, or chloride), carbonation (e.g., re-carbonation), sugar or sweeteners, creamers, vitamins, color, freshener, osmotic agents, soaps and detergents, small caliber dried contents, olfactory modifiers or stimulants, and caffeine.
  • temperature e.g., warmer or colder
  • caloric content e.g., protein, fat, or carbohydrates
  • nutrients e.g., electrolytes (e.g., sodium, potassium, or chloride)
  • carbonation e.g., re-carbonation
  • sugar or sweeteners creamers
  • vitamins, color, freshener, osmotic agents, soaps and detergents small caliber dried contents
  • olfactory modifiers or stimulants and caffeine
  • modifiable liquid includes pure, single component liquids as well as multi-component liquids.
  • Multi-component liquids can include non- liquid components, such as solids and gases.
  • a modifiable liquid can include dissolved gases or suspended solids.
  • modifiable liquids include, without limitation: water, sports drinks (e.g., Gatorade®), carbonated drinks (e.g., Coke® or Pepsi®), kids drinks (e.g., Kool-Aid®), coffee, milk (e.g., skim, low fat, 2%, whole, or chocolate milk), salad dressing, tube feeds for hospitalized or incapacitated patients, adult dietary drinks (e.g., Ensure®), medical fluids (e.g., colon preparation fluids), automotive liquids (e.g., gasoline, oil, transmission fluid, or windshield wiper fluid), liquid based beauty and personal products (e.g., shampoo, hairspray, deodorants, soap, or perfume), cleansing products (e.g., detergent or glass and surface cleaners), and food products (e.g., yogurt, bottled coffee, or tea).
  • sports drinks e.g., Gatorade®
  • carbonated drinks e.g., Coke® or Pepsi®
  • a drink viscosity can be modified by, for example, adding more solid components and/or icy chips to a modifiable liquid to increase the drink viscosity, such as a "slushy” or "frosty mug.”
  • liquid contents of a container can be made warmer or colder.
  • a modifying material that produces a thermal response can be provided.
  • a modifying material can be activated upon exposure to air or upon mastication or crushing of the modifying material.
  • a container of sport drink may be stored at ambient or elevated temperatures, for example in a gym bag, and cooled upon activation of a modifying material.
  • a beverage such as coffee or tea can be stored at ambient or reduced temperature and then heated upon activation of a modifying material.
  • liquid contents of a container can be carbonated or re-carbonated with a modifying material.
  • a cartridge of carbon dioxide can be provided to carbonate liquid contents within a container.
  • segregated compartments of gas or compartments of gas producing solids can be provided to alter the carbonation of a liquid.
  • a container provided herein can have modifying materials marked or distinguished by, e.g., different colors or viscosities for easy identification.
  • a strapping chart visible on the exterior of a container can be provided that can indicate the amount or concentration of a modifying material that has been released into a modifiable liquid.
  • modifying materials can have a preservative effect.
  • certain liquid substances e.g., medications and other substances, often contain packaged preservatives to allow longer shelf-time.
  • Various segregated compartments can store, e.g., air as a modifying material that, once released, can extend the shelf- life of a product.
  • modifying materials can act as osmotic agents.
  • modifying materials can be used to modify the content of colonic prep agents.
  • modifying materials can have dried contents.
  • modifying materials can include small caliber fruits, nuts, grains, or combinations thereof.
  • fruits can be provided which can be added to a yogurt base.
  • modifying materials can act as olfactory modifiers and/or stimulants.
  • olfactory modifying materials can be added to, e.g., perfumes or deodorants.
  • modifying materials can be prescription or over-the-counter medications, e.g., decongestants, pain relievers, antihistamines, antipyretics, or fibers.

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Cette invention porte sur des procédés et sur des matériaux associés à la modification de contenus à l'intérieur de contenants pour liquide. Par exemple, elle porte sur des contenants pour liquide conçus pour modifier le contenu de liquide du contenant, ainsi que sur des procédés de réalisation et d'utilisation de ces contenants pour liquide.
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