U.S. patent application number 13/022653 was filed with the patent office on 2012-08-09 for dual compartment drinking system.
Invention is credited to Jason Dieni.
Application Number | 20120199546 13/022653 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46599945 |
Filed Date | 2012-08-09 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120199546 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Dieni; Jason |
August 9, 2012 |
Dual Compartment Drinking System
Abstract
A dual compartment drinking system comprising a dual compartment
container and a drinking lid. The dual compartment container
includes a first compartment and a second compartment separated by
a dividing strip, a neck positioned atop the dual compartment
container, and a thread circumnavigating the neck. The drinking cap
attached includes a top to cover the drinking cap, a peripheral
edge attached to an outer portion of the top, where the peripheral
edge extends down perpendicularly from the top; a flange
circumnavigating an inner wall of the peripheral edge, where the
flange engages the thread when the drinking cap is positioned on
the dual compartment container; and a flap affixed to the top,
where the flap exposes an opening in the top. The drinking cap
twists upon the dual compartment container to position the opening
and the flap over one of at least the first compartment and the
second compartment.
Inventors: |
Dieni; Jason; (Springfield,
MA) |
Family ID: |
46599945 |
Appl. No.: |
13/022653 |
Filed: |
February 8, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
215/6 ;
220/525 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 47/265 20130101;
B65D 1/04 20130101; A45F 3/16 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
215/6 ;
220/525 |
International
Class: |
B65D 1/04 20060101
B65D001/04; B65D 51/00 20060101 B65D051/00 |
Claims
1. A dual compartment drinking system comprising: a dual
compartment container, where said dual compartment container
includes: a first compartment and a second compartment separated by
a dividing strip; a neck positioned atop said dual compartment
container; a thread circumnavigating said neck; and a drinking cap
attached to said neck, where said drinking cap includes: a top to
cover said drinking cap; a peripheral edge attached to an outer
portion of said top, where said peripheral edge extends down
perpendicularly from said top; a flange circumnavigating an inner
wall of said peripheral edge, where said flange engages said thread
when said drinking cap is positioned on said dual compartment
container; a flap affixed to said top, where said flap exposes an
opening in said top; wherein said drinking cap rotates upon said
dual compartment container to position said opening and said flap
over one of at least said first compartment and said second
compartment.
2. The dual compartment drinking system according to claim 1,
wherein said flap moves between a closed position and an open
position.
3. The dual compartment drinking system according to claim 1,
wherein said flap includes a lip to enable a user to lift said
flap.
4. The dual compartment drinking system according to claim 1,
wherein said flap is attached to said top with a hinge.
5. The dual compartment drinking system according to claim 1,
wherein a channel encircles said dual compartment container to
provide a gripping surface.
6. The dual compartment drinking system according to claim 1,
wherein said peripheral wall is ribbed.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to a drinking system including
a twistable lid and a dual compartment drinking container to enable
a user to transport and consume two different beverages at
once.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] While stopping at a grocery store or convenience store a
consumer is bombarded by a plethora of food and beverage choices.
For those who are wishing to grab a quick drink the refrigerated
drink displays offer so many options, from multiple flavors of
sports drinks, sodas, flavored or infused waters, energy drinks,
teas and juices. A buyer may get confused or frustrated trying to
narrow down their selection. Currently, there are limited options
for a user to enjoy more than one beverage at once without merely
buying multiple options.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 6,105,812 by Denis Riordan discloses a dual
chamber container wherein a beverage container includes two
compartments, one on top of the other. On the top part of the
container is a twist top to dispel the contents of the top
compartment, and when the container is flipped over the top of the
second container is exposed. The container enables a person to
store two different beverages in a single container. While this
container does hold two beverages at once, it does not allow a
person to quickly dispense both flavors, and possibly both at
once.
[0006] It would be desirable in the art to provide a beverage
container that enables a person to store more than one beverage at
once. It would also be beneficial to have a drink container that
enables a user to enjoy two beverages at the same time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a dual
compartment beverage container including a first compartment
positioned next to a second compartment to hold two different
beverages in the container at once.
[0008] Another object of the primary invention is to provide a dual
compartment beverage container with a flip top cap that rotates on
the top of the container to enable the user to quickly switch from
one beverage or the other.
[0009] Another object of the primary invention is to provide a dual
compartment beverage container with a flip top cap which when
positioned over both compartments enables a user to consume two
beverages at once.
[0010] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior
art, the purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a dual
compartment drinking system comprising a dual compartment container
and a drinking lid. The dual compartment container includes a first
compartment and a second compartment separated by a dividing strip,
a neck positioned atop the dual compartment container, and a thread
circumnavigating the neck. The drinking cap includes a top to cover
the drinking cap, a peripheral edge attached to an outer portion of
the top, where the peripheral edge extends down perpendicularly
from the top; a flange circumnavigating an inner wall of the
peripheral edge, where the flange engages the thread when the
drinking cap is positioned on the dual compartment container; and a
flap affixed to the top, where the flap exposes an opening in the
top. The drinking cap twists upon the dual compartment container to
position the opening and the flap over one of at least the first
compartment and the second compartment.
[0011] These together with other aspects of the present invention,
along with the various features of novelty that characterize the
present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims
annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a
better understanding of the present invention, its operating
advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses,
reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and
descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary
embodiments of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] The advantages and features of the present invention will
become better understood with reference to the following detailed
description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols,
and in which:
[0013] FIG. 1 depicts a top side view of a drinking cap in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention;
[0014] FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of a dual compartment
container in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention; and
[0015] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of a dual compartment
drinking system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the
present invention.
[0016] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the
description of several views of the drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] The present invention relates to a drinking system including
a twistable lid and a dual compartment drinking container to enable
a user to transport and consume two different beverages at once.
The present invention provides a dual compartment drinking system
as a way to enhance a beverage container by allowing them to hold
two different beverages at the same time without the flavors
mixing. The dual compartment drinking system comprises a bottle
with two compartments and a flip top cap. The cap rotates to enable
the user to drink from each individual compartment or both at the
same time. The dual compartment drinking system allows a user to
enjoy two of their favorite beverages without having to make the
decidion between one or the other.
[0018] Tuning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to FIG.
1, a top side view of a drinking cap (10) is shown in accordance
with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The drinking
cap (10) includes a top (12) to provide a circular covering. Around
the outer rim of the drinking cap (10) is a peripheral wall (14)
that extends below the top (12) in a perpendicular manner. The
peripheral wall (14) may be ribbed with lateral grooves to provide
a better gripping surface for the drinking cap (10). The top (12)
and the peripheral wall (14) may be composed of a rigid plastic for
stability and strength. Within the peripheral wall (14) may be an
internal flange to circumnavigate the inner portion of the
wall.
[0019] Attached to the top (12) is a flap (16) that may account for
up to half of the surface area of the top (12). The flap (16) may
be a half circle (as shown) or a rectangle in shape. The flap (16)
is affixed to the top (12) on a hinge (17). The hinge (17) may be a
metal screw hinge or a plastic hinge glued or fabricated to the top
(12). The hinge (17) enables the flap (16) to move back and forth
on the top (12) between a closed position (as shown) and an open
position (as shown in FIG. 3). At an outer edge of the flap (16)
may be a lip (18) to assists a user to lift the flap (16). The lip
(18) may snap against the top (12) to secure the flap (16) in the
closed position, and then alternatively it may be used as a handle
to open the flap (16). The lip (18) may also snap against the top
(12) when the flap (16) is in an open position and therefore
secures the flap (16) open while the beverage is consumed by the
user.
[0020] Referring now to FIG. 2, a perspective view of a dual
compartment container (20) is shown in accordance with an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention. The dual compartment container
(20) may be made from recyclable plastic, aluminum or similar
lightweight materials commonly used for bottles and drinking
containers. Alternatively, an insulated stainless steel container
may be used for hot beverages. Encircling the dual compartment
container (20) may be a channel (32). The channel (32) provides a
gripping surface for the user to better handle the dual compartment
container.
[0021] The dual compartment container (20) includes a first
compartment (22) and a second compartment (24) separated by a
dividing strip (26). The diving strip (26) extends the entire
length of the dual compartment container (20) to ensure that none
of the contents of the first compartment (22) spill or leak into
the second compartment (24). The first compartment (22) may contain
a first liquid or beverage and the second compartment (24) may
contain a second liquid or beverage. The beverages may be any drink
preferred by the user, including tea, juice, soda, flavored water,
sports drinks, and the like. Examples of the combinations filled
into the two compartments may be to fill the first compartment (22)
with lemonade while the second compartment (24) contains tea.
Similarly, the first compartment (22) may contain a sports beverage
while the second compartment (24) contains water. The options are
limitless for the various combinations available to the user.
[0022] Positioned atop the dual compartment container (20) is a
neck (28) to provide a narrowed opening. Circumnavigating the neck
(28) may be a thread (30) or flange. The thread (28) engages the
internal flange of the peripheral wall (10) when the drinking cap
(10) is positioned on the neck (30). When the drinking cap (10) is
positioned on the dual compartment container (20) the internal
flange and the thread create an airtight seal, so that the
beverages do not leak during transport or movement. The peripheral
wall (14) may include a double flange to engage the thread to
provide a more secure seal.
[0023] Accordingly, referring to FIG. 3, a perspective view of a
dual compartment drinking system (50) is shown in accordance with
an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The dual
compartment container (20) is illustrated with the drinking cap
(10) positioned on the neck (28). The flap (16) is shown in the
open position, wherein the flap (16) is lifted from the top (12),
bending from the hinge (17). The flap (16) exposes an opening (19)
in the top (12) which allows the user to drink the internal
beverages.
[0024] With the drinking cap (10) in place, the thread around the
neck (28) prevents the drinking cap (10) from removal after the
user snaps the cap (10) into place. The thread (30) secures the
drinking cap (10) while still enabling it to rotate on the neck
(28). By enabling the drinking cap (10) to rotate the user may
position the flap (16) over the first compartment (22) or the
second compartment (24) or both. Therefore the user has the choice
to consume the beverage from either of the containers, or may
choose to position the flap (16) over a portion of both containers
to consume both beverages at once.
[0025] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many
modifications and variations are possible in light of the above
teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in
order to best explain the principles of the invention and its
practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art
to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various
modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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