U.S. patent application number 13/200488 was filed with the patent office on 2012-03-29 for safety-coated glass bottle.
Invention is credited to Walter D. Himelstein.
Application Number | 20120074091 13/200488 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45869589 |
Filed Date | 2012-03-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120074091 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Himelstein; Walter D. |
March 29, 2012 |
Safety-coated glass bottle
Abstract
Provided is a shatter-resistant glass bottle for transporting
stored liquids. In particular, the invention is a safety-coated
glass bottle with a wide-mouthed body and a detachable lid,
providing a consumer with easy access to the reservoir of the
bottle for adding items such as ice cubes, tea bags, and pieces of
fruit.
Inventors: |
Himelstein; Walter D.;
(Owings Mills, MD) |
Family ID: |
45869589 |
Appl. No.: |
13/200488 |
Filed: |
September 23, 2011 |
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61386231 |
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Current U.S.
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215/12.2 ;
215/329 |
Current CPC
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B65D 15/02 20130101;
B65D 23/0821 20130101 |
Class at
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215/12.2 ;
215/329 |
International
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B65D 23/08 20060101
B65D023/08; B65D 41/04 20060101 B65D041/04 |
Claims
1. A shatter-resistant glass beverage bottle comprising: a glass
body comprising a base, a cylindrical wall, and a threaded top end;
a glass lid comprising a threaded connecting end wherein the
threaded top end and threaded connecting end are configured for
reversible engagement; a dispensing end; and a safety-coating
comprising a plastisol.
2. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the
plastisol is BPA-free.
3. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the
plastisol is phthalate-free.
4. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the
plastisol is sanctioned for contact with food.
5. The glass bottle of claim 1 wherein the circumference of the
base is substantially similar to the circumference of the threaded
connecting end.
6. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the base
comprises an interior surface and an exterior surface.
7. The shatter resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the
cylindrical wall comprises an interior surface and an exterior
surface.
8. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the top
end comprises an interior surface and an exterior surface.
9. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the
connecting end comprises an interior surface and an exterior
surface.
10. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 1, wherein the
dispensing end further comprises a cap.
11. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 8, wherein the lid
is configured for reversible engagement with the dispensing
end.
12. A shatter-resistant glass beverage bottle comprising: a glass
body comprising a base, a cylindrical wall, and a top end; a glass
lid comprising a connecting end, wherein the width of the
connecting end is commensurate in width with the top end; a
dispensing end; and a safety-coating comprising a plastisol.
13. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 12, wherein the
plastisol is sanctioned for contact with food.
14. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 12, wherein the top
end is wide-mouthed.
15. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 12, wherein the
connecting end is threaded.
16. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 12, wherein the top
end comprises grooves configured to permit complementary attachment
to a threaded connecting end.
17. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 12, wherein the
bottle is configured to attach the connecting end to the top end by
means other than threads and complementary grooves.
18. The shatter-resistant glass bottle of claim 12, wherein the
safety coating is applied to at least one portion of an exterior
surface of the glass body.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional
Application Ser. No. 61/386,231 filed on Sep. 24, 2010, which is
incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates to reusable, impact and shatter
resistant, durable, glass containers for use with storage and
consumption of beverages.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Disclosed herein is a glass bottle with a safety coat for
use in drinking applications where normally glass bottle breakage
causes a hazard.
[0004] With growing worldwide concern over topics such as waste
disposal and environmental sustainability, an increased emphasis
has been placed on the utilization of recyclable materials.
However, despite this concern, products made from recyclable
materials still end up in landfills on a daily basis. Plastics,
glass, and metals are all materials frequently recycled and
converted into new products, yet products made from these materials
are commonly disposed of in standard trash receptacles, thus
negating the benefits of the materials used in their construction.
As a result, in addition to social pressure to use recyclable
materials, modern consumers are also under increasing social
pressure to reuse products whenever possible. The upshot of these
competing pressures has been an increase in the production of
environmentally-friendly and reusable products such as water
bottles.
[0005] In recent years, consumers have had increased opportunities
to purchase reusable water bottles constructed of a variety of
materials, including, but not limited to glass, plastic, and
various metals. With respect to plastics and metals, there has been
a growing concern over the possibility of substances leaching out
of an internal liner or the material of the water bottle itself and
into the stored liquid. While some of these substances are
innocuous, others affect the flavor or taste of the stored liquid,
and yet others pose a significant health risk to the consumer. With
respect to glass bottles, a major concern has been the issue of
safety and the potential for injuries being sustained from contact
with shards of glass.
[0006] Standard glass containers have a problem due to the fragile
nature of glass; impact weakness yields a higher likelihood of
breakage and the creation of shards of glass with sharp or jagged
edges. These glass shards pose a safety risk, in that not only may
shards of glass cut the flesh externally, but if they were
accidentally ingested, they could cause internal damage.
[0007] Although aluminum is light in weight and non-breakable, it
has been known to leach harmful substances and chemicals when
heated or when in contact with acidic liquids. Additionally, some
studies have linked aluminum exposure to Alzheimer's disease. To
decrease the health risks posed by using aluminum in beverage
containers, aluminum bottles may be lined with a different
material. However, if the lining is torn or scratched, the stored
liquid is then exposed to the aluminum itself, making it possible
for aluminum to leach out. Liners can also retain flavors, which
may in turn alter the taste of the stored liquid.
[0008] Many companies won't release information about the liners
used in their aluminum bottles, nor the materials from which the
liners are made. Plastic resins and baked-on epoxies are commonly
used to line aluminum bottles, however certain formulations of
these contain chemicals such as Bisphenol A (hereinafter referred
to as "BPA"), which leach into the stored liquid. Ceramic is
another material used to line aluminum bottles; however its
composition is rigid and therefore prone to cracking.
[0009] Stainless steel is also used in the production of water
bottles, though several of its characteristics make it less than
ideal for such purposes. Due to its conductive nature, if a
stainless steel water bottle is not insulated, heat emitted from
the stored liquid will be transferred from the interior to the
exterior of the bottle and make it difficult to comfortably hold.
As with aluminum, there are also leaching issues with the use of
stainless steel, with many manufacturers cautioning against
allowing salty or acidic foods to remain in a stainless steel
container for this very reason. As a result, stainless steel alters
the taste of some liquids. Further, stainless steel contains
chromium and nickel, elements to which some individuals are
allergic. Finally, due to adhesion issues between certain paints
and metal surfaces, paint-based designs applied to metal water
bottles are susceptible to damage if not handled with care.
[0010] Glass drinking containers often make use of sleeves, sheaths
and/or bases made from various substances to offset the fragility
of glass. There are several drawbacks to these additional
components: they (1) can provide space for bacteria to grow, (2)
are not always dishwasher safe, and (3) can minimize recyclability.
Opaque sleeves or sheaths also prevent the user from seeing the
contents of the bottle. Additionally, an increased number of
accessories or parts, such as a sleeve or sheath, results in
greater work to assemble or dissemble the bottle. As the materials
used to make many of these exterior sleeves and sheaths are often
not dishwasher safe, usage of a sleeve or sheath also increases the
amount of work required to clean a water bottle. Utilization of
sleeves or sheaths also increases storage requirements when the
water bottle is not in use.
[0011] Some glass drinking containers also have non-standard
opening sizes, whether wider or narrower than commonly used. Wide
openings increase the difficulty of drinking from the water bottle
without spillage. Conversely, narrow openings increase the
difficulty of cleaning the water bottle and limit the ability to
add objects such as ice cubes or lemon wedges to the stored
liquid.
[0012] As a result, until the present invention, there remained an
unmet need for shatter resistant, reusable, glass water bottles
which could safely be used to store hot or cold liquids, whether
basic, acidic, or neutral, without imparting unto them any
undesirable substances or flavors, while at the same time offering
a user the ability view the contents of the water bottle and add or
remove items such as ice cubes, tea bags, and lemon wedges without
unnecessary hindrance.
SUMMARY
[0013] The glass bottle with a safety coat described herein
comprises a reusable glass bottle to be repeatedly filled with
liquids of any type that would normally be used in a glass
container. The unique application of providing a safety coating on
a glass bottle, specifically for use in public places, provides a
reusable glass container that eliminates the need to use, and
subsequently throw away, single-use containers such as disposable
water bottles. Use of the glass bottle with a safety coat will save
potentially hundreds if not thousands of pre-filled plastic bottles
from being used and disposed of in a landfill.
[0014] In one embodiment, the safety coat comprises a
plastisol/polymer coating applied to the exterior of a glass
bottle, improving upon the bottle by making it both impact and
shatter resistant.
[0015] In one embodiment, the safety coat is applied by dipping,
spraying, or painting the clear plastisol coating. In another
embodiment, the bottle is then either heat treated or air dried to
cure the safety coating. One process that is used and widely
practiced is heating a fluidized bed filled with powder of a
plasticized polyvinyl chloride or ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer
or polymers or plastisol or other appropriate synthetic material.
After removing the bottle from the fluidized bed, the material
sticks to the bottle forming a clear coherent continuous
coating.
[0016] The foregoing summary provides an exemplary overview of some
aspects of the invention. It is not intended to be extensive, or
absolutely require any key/critical elements of the invention.
Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the invention
will be set forth in part in the description, examples and figures
which follow, all of which are intended to be for illustrative
purposes only, and not intended in any way to limit the invention,
and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the art on
examination of the following, or may be learned by practice of the
invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed
description is explained with reference to the accompanying
drawings. It should be understood, however, that the invention is
not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities
shown.
[0018] FIG. 1 shows one embodiment of the safety coated glass
bottle 100 of the present invention comprising a glass body 102
with a base 104, a connecting end 106, a dispensing end 108 and a
safety coat 112.
[0019] FIG. 2 shows cross-sectional view of the safety-coated glass
bottle 100, with the safety coating 112 shown with respect to its
location relative to the exterior of glass body 102, after having
been applied thereto.
[0020] FIG. 3 shows a threaded detachable lid with screw-off cap
114, wherein the lid is adapted to accommodate a plastic straw.
[0021] FIG. 4 shows an alternative embodiment of the glass bottle
100 wherein the lid further comprises a lid handle 404.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "bottle" shall
be understood to mean a vessel, whether produced by the consumer or
commercially available, suitable for storing liquid materials. The
term "glass" shall be understood to refer to a non-crystalline,
solid material including, but not limited to, materials made from
silica, acrylic, polycarbonate, and polyethylene terephthalate. The
terms "safety coat" and "safety-coated" are used interchangeably
and refer to a coating on a glass bottle that renders the glass
bottle both impact and shatter-resistant. The terms "consumer" and
"user" are used interchangeably and shall be understood to refer to
any individual who would carry the safety-coated water bottle or
consume liquids from it. The terms "stored liquid," "beverage," and
"drink" are used interchangeably and shall be understood to refer
to any liquid, colloid, suspension, emulsion, or combination of
liquids and solids, stored or intended to be stored in the
safety-coated water bottle and intended for consumption or other
use by the user. The term "shard of glass" shall be understood to
mean a piece of glass, smaller in size than the water bottle, with
rough, jagged, or sharp edges, formed from the breaking or
shattering of the bottle, and posing a threat to the health of the
consumer or a third party. The term "plastisol" shall be understood
to mean a substance comprising a mixture of a resin and a
plasticizer, which is molded, cast, or made into a continuous film
by application of heat.
[0023] In one embodiment, the safety-coated glass bottle 100
comprises a lid 116 that secures to a portion of the top of a glass
body 102 of glass bottle 100. In another embodiment, the lid
further comprises a cap. In another embodiment, safety-coated glass
bottle 100 is generally cylindrical in shape, with a central
internal axis 118 perpendicular to the diameter of any circular
cross-section of the cylindrical shape.
[0024] In one embodiment, the glass body is configured with a base
end (bottom of the bottle body). Opposite the base end is a top end
(top of the bottle body) for receiving/connecting the lid. In yet
another embodiment, the top end serves as both a receiving end and
a dispensing end. The top end may be of varying width, or a width
commensurate with the width of the cylindrical body of the bottle.
See FIG. 1.
[0025] In yet another embodiment, bottle 100 may be of various
sizes, heights, and widths.
[0026] One aspect of the invention is a safety coating 112 applied
to a portion of the glass bottle 100. In one embodiment, the safety
coating is applied to all or a portion of the glass body 102. In
another embodiment, the safety coating is applied to all or a
portion of the lid 116. See FIG. 2, which shows the safety coating
on the exterior of the bottle surface. In one embodiment, the
application of safety coating 112 provides a glass bottle 100 that
is both shatter and impact resistant. In one embodiment, the safety
coating 112 protects the consumer from being harmed by the shards
of glass formed when a glass bottle shatters or breaks. In another
embodiment, the safety coating 112 makes bottle 100 portable and
easy to use without fear of creating and distributing shards of
glass in areas that normally don't allow use of glass containers or
areas where a consumer would be hesitant to bring glass.
[0027] In one embodiment, a single safety coat layer is applied to
at least a portion of the bottle 100. In another embodiment, one or
more safety coats can be applied in order to achieve a
layering-effect of the safety coat, particularly in those areas
prone to breakage on a bottle, such as the base and or the neck of
the bottle.
[0028] Various companies produce products that enable coating of
glass bottles. In one embodiment, the safety coating 112 comprises
a plastisol material such as DB4682 CLEAR NON-PHTH as supplied by
POLYONE CORPORATION, 8155 Cobb Center Drive, Kennesaw, Ga. 30152.
While a plastisol material is described in one embodiment, it will
be understood by one having ordinary skill in the art that other
synthetic coating materials are available for use and would impart
a coating on glass water bottle 100 to render glass water bottle
100 shatter resistant or impact resistant.
[0029] In one embodiment, the safety coating is compliant with
federal regulations and sanctioned for contact with food.
[0030] The plastisols and polymers used in the safety coating may
be tailored to a wide range of products and processes through
methods known in the art. Such compounds are formulated over a wide
range of hardness, temperature, flexibility, heat, tear and
abrasion resistance characteristics in virtually any color and
clear coating. It is envisioned that other material, whether
presently in existence or to be developed at a later date, will be
used in the safety-coating, provided it is sanctioned by the FDA
under 21 CFR for contact with food.
[0031] In one embodiment, a safety coating 112 comprising a
plastisol is applied by hot dip, cold dip, rotational molding or
other coating processes as known in the art. In another embodiment,
the plastisols are applied in a liquid state and curing takes place
at temperatures between 350 and 400 degrees F., resulting in the
deposit of a coating of solid plasticized polyvinyl on the
item.
[0032] In one embodiment, the plastisol material is BPA-free. In
another embodiment the plastisol material is phthalate-free. In yet
another embodiment, the plastisol material is both BPA- and
phthalate-free.
[0033] The clear plastisol/polymer coating 112 reduces potential
breakage due to the fact that coated glassware has improved
resistance to breakage and shattering. The plastisol coating gives
glass water bottle 100 added strength, slip resistance and impact
absorption qualities.
[0034] In one embodiment, the glass bottle 100 is essentially clear
and colorless and is coated in a plastisol material that is also
essentially clear and colorless, thereby allowing the user to see
the stored liquid at all times. This visibility also facilitates
easy input and removal of items from within the interior of bottle
100, as the user of the glass water bottle 100 is able to view the
item in question from outside bottle 100 and manipulate it
appropriately.
[0035] In another embodiment, one or both of bottle 100 or safety
coating 112 is colored or tinted to provide a colored or tinted
safety-coated glass bottle 100.
[0036] The safety-coated glass bottle 100 is of various shapes and
sizes. In one embodiment, the safety-coated glass bottle 100 is of
a size compatible with a standard automobile cup holder.
[0037] Turning now in more detail to the figures, FIG. 1 shows an
exploded view of one embodiment of the invention comprising at
least three parts operably connected to provide a shatter-resistant
glass bottle for storing liquids. The closed construct operably
comprises body 102, lid 116, and safety-coating 112.
[0038] Body 102 operably comprises base 104, cylindrical wall 124,
and top end 120. As depicted in FIG. 1, in one embodiment, top end
120 is configured with complementary, mated threads or grooves 110b
for reversible engagement with lid 116. In another embodiment, top
end 120 also serves as a receiving end. In yet another embodiment,
top end 120 serves as a dispensing end.
[0039] In one embodiment, lid 116 operably comprises connecting end
106, neck 122, and dispensing end 108. As depicted in FIG. 1, in
one embodiment, dispensing end 108 is configured with
complementary, mated threads or grooves 120 for reversible
engagement with cap 114 which is configured with complementary,
mated threads or grooves.
[0040] While FIG. 1 depicts a bottle 100 with a lid comprising a
dispensing end (shown as 108 in FIG. 1), it should be understood
that other configurations are envisioned and intended. In one
particular embodiment, the lid 116 is configured as the cap,
therefore absent the neck and dispensing end. In one embodiment,
the lid 116 has a surface configured with threaded grooves and an
opposite surface that is relatively flat and planar, absent the
neck and cap. (This arrangement is not shown in FIG. 1) In this
particular configuration, the threaded end 110b of the body 102
comprises the dispensing end 108, with the resulting configuration
providing a wide-mouth dispensing/receiving end of glass body 102.
Thus, the lid 116 operable connects to the body 102 via the
threaded connecting end 106 and in the absence of the neck and
dispensing end, the lid 116 of this particular arrangement
functions as the cap 114.
[0041] In one embodiment, the dispensing end 108 of the bottle is
configured as part of lid 116; in another embodiment, dispensing
end 108 is configured as part of the glass body 102.
[0042] In one embodiment, depicted in FIG. 1, the safety-coating
112 covers a portion of body 102. FIG. 2 depicts a top-down
cross-sectional view of safety-coating 112 applied to the exterior
of body 102.
[0043] When in closed form, the construct provides a sealed,
shatter-resistant glass bottle for storing liquids. The stored
liquids may then be accessed by several means. In embodiments
comprising cap 114 capable of reversible engagement, disengagement
of cap 114 from lid 116, provides access for dispensing stored
liquids via the opening of dispensing end 108. Additionally, stored
liquids may dispensed by disengaging connecting end 106 from top
end 120. In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1, such reversible
engagement is provided by the mated threads or grooves 110a and
110b. FIG. 3 depicts an additional embodiment in which stored
liquids may be dispensed via lid 116 adapted to accommodate straw
402 through opening 400. In another embodiment not depicted in the
figures, liquids may be dispensed via cap 114 adapted to
accommodate straw 402.
[0044] The detachable nature of the component parts of the
invention also provides multiple avenues for adding stored liquids
to the shatter-resistant bottle. When the invention is in closed
form, stored liquids may be added by disengaging cap 114 from
dispensing end 108 and pouring the liquid to be stored through the
opening of dispensing end 108. Additionally, stored liquids may be
added to the closed form of the invention by disengaging lid 116
from body 102 and pouring the liquid through the opening of top end
120. The wider opening of top end 120 allows for not only liquids
to be stored, but also for items or materials which the user wishes
to add to the stored liquid.
[0045] Lid 116 has a connecting end 106 configured with grooves or
threads 110a which provide reversible engagement of complementary
threads or grooves 110b on body 102. Connecting end 106 has two
surfaces: an interior surface which is proximal to central internal
axis 118 and an exterior surface which is distal to central
internal axis 118.
[0046] Lid 116 also has neck 122 which extends from connecting end
106 and terminates in dispensing end 108. Neck 122 has two
surfaces: an interior surface proximal to central internal axis 118
and an exterior surface distal to central internal axis 118.
Dispensing end 108 has two surfaces: an interior surface proximal
to central axis 118 and an exterior surface distal to central
internal axis 118.
[0047] The interior surfaces of connecting end 106 and neck 122 are
adjacent to and continuous with one another. The interior surfaces
of neck 122 and dispensing end 108 of are adjacent to and
continuous with one another. The exterior surfaces of connecting
end 106 and neck 122 are adjacent to and continuous with one
another. The exterior surfaces of neck 122 and dispensing end 108
are adjacent to and continuous with one another. The exterior
surfaces of connecting end 106, neck 122, and dispensing end 108
form a lid handling area.
[0048] In one embodiment, dispensing end 108 is configured with
threads or grooves 120 mated for reversible engagement of
dispensing end 108 with cap 114 outfitted with complementary
threads or grooves. In one embodiment, dispensing end 108 has a
smooth opening allowing a consumer to drink directly from bottle
100.
[0049] Body 102 has a flat or concave base 104, to allow for
resting bottle 100 on planar surfaces. Body 102 also has a
cylindrical wall 124 extending upwards from base 104 to top end
120. Top end 120 and cylindrical wall 124 of body 102 each have two
surfaces: an interior surface proximal to central internal axis 118
and an exterior surface distal to central internal axis 118. Base
104 has two surfaces: an interior surface adjacent to and
continuous with the interior surface of cylindrical wall 124 of
body 102 and an exterior surface adjacent to and continuous with
the exterior surface of cylindrical wall 124 of body 102. The
interior surface of top end 120 is adjacent to and continuous with
the interior surface of body 102; the exterior surface of top end
120 is adjacent to and continuous with the exterior surface of body
102. The area bounded at the bottom by the interior surface of the
base 104 and at the sides by the interior surfaces of the
cylindrical wall 124 and top end 120 forms a reservoir for storing
liquids or drinks. The exterior surfaces of base 104, cylindrical
wall 124, and top end 120 form a body handling area.
[0050] An embodiment of top end 120 is configured with grooves or
threads 110b mated for reversible engagement of complementary
threads or grooves 110a of connecting end 106. The use of such
mated and complementary threaded reversible engagement means allows
for a consumer to "open" bottle 100 by disengaging threads 110a and
110b. After threads 110a and 110b have been disengaged, lid 116 is
removed from body 102, providing a wide opening through which to
access the reservoir. In this way, a consumer easily accesses the
reservoir and adds or removes liquids or objects including, but not
limited to, ice cubes, tea bags, and slices of fruit.
[0051] In one embodiment, top end 120 is wide-mouthed. In one
embodiment, the width of connecting end 106 of lid 116 is
commensurate in width with top end 120. In one embodiment, the
circumference of connecting end 106 of lid 116 is substantially
similar to the circumference of base 104 of body 102. In one
embodiment, the width of the opening of top end 120 is commensurate
in scope with the average width of the body 102 of glass bottle
100. In another embodiment, the width of the opening is a width
smaller than the average width of the body 102 of the glass bottle
100.
[0052] In one embodiment, top end 120 is configured to be
reversibly engaged to connecting end 106 by means other than mated
and complementary threads and grooves. In one embodiment,
dispensing end 108 is configured to be reversible engaged to cap
114 by means other than mated and complementary threads and
grooves.
[0053] In one embodiment, the reversible engagement of top end 120
and connecting end 106 provides for a water-tight seal. In one
embodiment, the reversible engagement of dispensing end 108 and cap
114 provides for a water-tight seal.
[0054] In one embodiment, safety coating 112 is applied to at least
one portion of the exterior surface of bottle 100. In one
embodiment, safety coating 112 is applied to at least one portion
of the body handling area. In another embodiment, safety coating
112 is applied to at least one portion of the lid handling area. In
one embodiment, the safety coating 112 will cover the entire
outside surface of glass bottle 100, including a portion of base
104 and a portion of any threaded or grooved portions of the glass
bottle 100, such as top end 120 or connecting end 106. In another
embodiment, safety coating 112 will cover a portion of the exterior
surface of glass bottle 100, without covering any threaded portions
of bottle 100. In yet another embodiment, safety coating 112 will
cover at least a portion of the interior of glass bottle 100.
[0055] In one embodiment cap 114 has a flip top opening.
[0056] In one embodiment, lid 116 is configured with an opening 400
for integrated plastic straw 402 for use in drinking stored liquids
from body 102. See FIG. 3
[0057] In one embodiment, cap 114 is configured with an opening to
accept integrated plastic straw 402 for use in drinking stored
liquids from the body 102.
[0058] In another embodiment, lid 116 is a snap-on lid that secures
to the body 102.
[0059] In one embodiment, lid 116 further comprises a lid handle
404. In one embodiment, lid handle 404 is permanently affixed to
lid 116. See FIG. 4. In another embodiment, lid handle 404 is
removably affixed to lid 116. In one embodiment, lid handle 404 is
made of a rigid material. In another embodiment, lid handle 404 is
made of a flexible material.
[0060] In another embodiment, bottle 100 is configured with a body
handle. The body handle consists of handle piece and carrying band.
The carrying band of body handle is applied to body 102 prior to
engagement of lid 116 with body 102. The handle piece of body
handle then extends above lid 116. The handle piece is made of any
one of a number of materials, whether flexible or rigid, as deemed
appropriate.
[0061] In one embodiment, bottle 100 is configured with a removable
side handle. Removable side handle is attached to body 102 via
levers which, when pressed towards body 102 engage a strap
encircling body 102.
[0062] In another embodiment, bottle 100 is configured with a
removable shoulder strap for hands free transport of the glass
bottle 100.
[0063] In another embodiment, bottle 100 is configured with a
removable sleeve. In one embodiment the sleeve is a rubberized or
other textured material that aids with gripping bottle 100. In
another embodiment, the sleeve reversibly attaches to bottle 100 by
Velcro or other releasable attachment means.
[0064] In one embodiment, the safety-coated glass water bottle 100
is configured to filter liquids deposited in reservoir of body 102.
In one embodiment of the filtration system, lid 116 of
safety-coated glass bottle 100 is configured with a filtration
mechanism comprising a flip-open lid, passageway, and chamber
containing carbon-exchange resin allowing for filtration of tap
water, thereby providing filtered water for drinking. In one
embodiment, lid 116 is configured with the filtration mechanism for
use with bottle 100 when lid 116 is secured to the body 102.
[0065] In one embodiment, dispensing end 108 is configured as a
pour spout opening. Pour spout opening of dispensing end 108 has an
oblong shape and pouring end allowing for easier pouring of stored
liquids into separate containers including, but not limited to,
glasses or cups.
[0066] In one embodiment, the safety-coated glass bottle 100 is
dishwasher safe.
[0067] In one embodiment bottle 100 is used for any type of
beverage; water, apple juice (acidic), or any type of carbonated
liquid.
[0068] In another embodiment, bottle 100 is heat and cold
resistant.
[0069] The above described embodiments are to be considered in all
respects only as exemplary and not restrictive. The scope of the
invention is, therefore, indicated by the subjoined claims rather
than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within
the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be
embraced within their scope.
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