U.S. patent application number 14/996209 was filed with the patent office on 2018-03-29 for dual access jar for improved storage of high viscosity materials.
The applicant listed for this patent is Renae Van Why. Invention is credited to Renae Van Why.
Application Number | 20180086543 14/996209 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 61687592 |
Filed Date | 2018-03-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180086543 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Van Why; Renae |
March 29, 2018 |
DUAL ACCESS JAR FOR IMPROVED STORAGE OF HIGH VISCOSITY
MATERIALS
Abstract
A jar having two open ends in disclosed, each open end may be
threaded for engaging a lid. The bottom lid defines an aperture
through which a user can insert a finger to push a plunger and the
viscous material upward in the jar for more efficacious removal
from the top end of the jar.
Inventors: |
Van Why; Renae; (Eagle
Mountain, UT) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Van Why; Renae |
Eagle Mountain |
UT |
US |
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Family ID: |
61687592 |
Appl. No.: |
14/996209 |
Filed: |
January 14, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 83/0022 20130101;
B65D 1/06 20130101; B65D 2231/005 20130101; B65D 2543/00537
20130101; B65D 43/0212 20130101; B65D 1/10 20130101; B65D 43/0231
20130101; B65D 85/74 20130101; B65D 83/0005 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 83/00 20060101
B65D083/00; B65D 1/10 20060101 B65D001/10; B65D 43/02 20060101
B65D043/02; B65D 85/74 20060101 B65D085/74 |
Claims
1. A dual access jar for improved storage of viscous material, the
target comprising: a hollow polymeric cylinder having two open
ends, a bottom end and a top end, wherein the bottom end and the
top end are both threaded exteriorly for engaging a
interiorly-threaded lid; a top lid threadably connectable to the
top end; a bottom lid threadably connectable to the bottom end, the
bottom lid defining an aperture at a center point for allowing a
finger of user to engage a plunger through the aperture; a
cylindrical plunger housed within the polymeric cylinder, the
plunger slidable within a hollow recess of the cylinder.
2. The jar of claim 1, the cylinder further comprising marcation
for estimating a quantity of viscous material remaining in the
jar.
3. The jar of claim 1, wherein the hollow polymeric cylinder is
transparent.
4. The jar of claim 1, wherein the plunger is pushed upward with
one of a finger and shaft, the plunger shifting a viscous material
housed in the hollow cylinder toward the top end.
5. A dual access jar for improved storage of viscous material, the
target comprising: a hollow polymeric cylinder having two open
ends, a bottom end and a top end; a top lid connectable to the top
end; a bottom lid connectable to the bottom end, the bottom lid
defining an aperture at a center point for allowing a finger of
user to engage a plunger through the aperture; a cylindrical
plunger housed within the polymeric cylinder, the plunger slidable
within a hollow recess of the cylinder.
6. The jar of claim 5, wherein the top lid and bottom lid are
threaded to mate with threading on the hollow polymeric
cylinder.
7. The jar of claim 5, wherein the top lid and bottom lid snap onto
the hollow polymeric cylinder.
8. A dual access jar for improved storage of viscous material, the
target comprising: a hollow polymeric cylinder having two open
ends, a first end and a second end; a first lid connectable to the
first end; a second lid connectable to the second end, the second
lid defining an aperture at a center point for allowing a finger of
user to engage a plunger through the aperture; a cylindrical
plunger housed within the polymeric cylinder, the plunger slidable
within a hollow recess of the cylinder.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO PREVIOUSLY FILED APPLICATION
[0001] This patent application claims priority to, and
incorporates, U.S. provisional patent application No. 61/103,845
entitled "Dual Access Jar for Improved Storage of High Viscosity
Materials" filed on Jan. 15, 2015 for Renae VanWhy.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to a jar for storing perishable
foods, and more particularly relates to a jar having a plurality of
lids for storing perishable foods and non-perishable
substances.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] Jars with screw-down lids are well-known in the art,
including glass and polymeric jars for storing food perishables
such as peanut butter, butter, mayonnaise, and other viscous
perishables, as well as certain non-perishables.
[0004] The complete removal of viscous perishable and
non-perishables from a traditional jar is difficult. Traditional
jars suffer from a number of defects and inefficiencies, including
that complete removal of viscous perishables from the jar is
difficult using conventional handheld implements, such as a knife
or spoon. Hard to reach corners of the jar are not easily accessed
by these implements; and, consequently not all of the perishables
can be used. Jars containing unused perishables still fill the same
amount of room in a refrigerator or cabinet as new jars are often
kept unnecessarily with the intention of eventually using the
unused substance in the jar.
[0005] There exists a need in the art for a dual access jar which
facilitates easier removal of perishables from the jar.
Beneficially, such a jar or apparatus would also provide means for
removing perishables through more efficient means than use of a
handheld implement. It is therefore desirable that a dual access
jar for improved storage of food perishables.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] From the foregoing discussion, it should be apparent that a
need exists for a dual access jar for improved storage of food
perishables and non-perishables. Beneficially, such an apparatus
would overcome many of the difficulties with the prior art by
providing portability and efficient means of storing and removing
perishables from the jar.
[0007] The present invention has been developed in response to the
problems and needs in the art that have not yet been fully solved
by currently available apparati and methods. Accordingly, the
present invention has been developed to provide a dual access jar
for improved storage of viscous material, the target comprising: a
hollow polymeric cylinder having two open ends, a bottom end and a
top end, wherein the bottom end and the top end are both threaded
exteriorly for engaging a interiorly-threaded lid; a top lid
threadably connectable to the top end; a bottom lid threadably
connectable to the bottom end, the bottom lid defining an aperture
at a center point for allowing a finger of user to engage a plunger
through the aperture; a cylindrical plunger housed within the
polymeric cylinder, the plunger slidable within a hollow recess of
the cylinder.
[0008] The cylinder may further comprise marcation for estimating a
quantity of viscous material remaining in the jar. The hollow
polymeric cylinder may be transparent. The plunger may be pushed
upward with one of a finger and shaft, the plunger shifting a
viscous material housed in the hollow cylinder toward the top
end.
[0009] A second dual access jar for improved storage of viscous
material is provided, the target comprising: a hollow polymeric
cylinder having two open ends, a bottom end and a top end; a top
lid connectable to the top end; a bottom lid connectable to the
bottom end, the bottom lid defining an aperture at a center point
for allowing a finger of user to engage a plunger through the
aperture; a cylindrical plunger housed within the polymeric
cylinder, the plunger slidable within a hollow recess of the
cylinder.
[0010] The top lid and bottom lid may be threaded to mate with
threading on the hollow polymeric cylinder. The top lid and bottom
lid may alternatively snap onto the hollow polymeric cylinder.
[0011] A third dual access jar for improved storage of viscous
material is provided, the target comprising: a hollow polymeric
cylinder having two open ends, a first end and a second end; a
first lid connectable to the first end; a second lid connectable to
the second end, the second lid defining an aperture at a center
point for allowing a finger of user to engage a plunger through the
aperture; a cylindrical plunger housed within the polymeric
cylinder, the plunger slidable within a hollow recess of the
cylinder.
[0012] These features and advantages of the present invention will
become more fully apparent from the following description and
appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention
as set forth hereinafter
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] In order that the advantages of the invention will be
readily understood, a more particular description of the invention
briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific
embodiments that are illustrated in the appended drawings.
Understanding that these drawings depict only typical embodiments
of the invention and are not therefore to be considered to be
limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and
explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of
the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0014] FIG. 1A is a lower perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables in accordance with the present
invention;
[0015] FIG. 1B is a lower perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables in accordance with the present
invention;
[0016] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables in accordance with the present
invention;
[0017] FIG. 3A is a side perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables in accordance with the present
invention; and
[0018] FIG. 3B is a side perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables in accordance with the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Reference throughout this specification to "one embodiment,"
"an embodiment," or similar language means that a particular
feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with
the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the
present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases "in one
embodiment," "in an embodiment," and similar language throughout
this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the
same embodiment.
[0020] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or
characteristics of the invention may be combined in any suitable
manner in one or more embodiments. In the following description,
numerous specific details are provided to provide a thorough
understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the
relevant art will recognize, however, that the invention may be
practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with
other methods, components, materials, and so forth. In other
instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not
shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the
invention.
[0021] FIG. 1A is a lower perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables 100 in accordance with the
present invention. The jar 100 comprises a cylinder 102, a bottom
lid 104, and top lid 106.
[0022] As shown, the jar 100 is threaded exteriorly for engaging an
interiorly-threaded surface of the top lid 104. The jar 100 is also
threaded interiorly for engaging an interiorly-threaded surface of
the top lid 104.
[0023] The bottom lid 104 defines an aperture through which a user
can insert his finger or another elongated object to push a plunger
upwards in the cylinder 102 and also push up viscous perishable
food like peanut butter, mayonnaise, butter, and the like; as well
as non-perishable items such as foot cream, lotion, spackling
paste, and other viscous non-perishables.
[0024] FIG. 1B is a lower perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables 150 in accordance with the
present invention.
[0025] The aperture 152 traverses the bottom lid 104 as shown. The
aperture may of any diameter less than the diameter of the cylinder
102, and may be wide enough for one finger or a plurality of
fingers. In various embodiments, a shaft is inserted through the
aperture and used to force the plunger upwards in place of
finger(s).
[0026] The viscous materials which may stored in the jar may
include perishable foods such as peanut butter, butter, cheese,
margin, mayonnaise, and the like. The viscous material may also
comprise other substances with commercial, residential or
industrial applications, including motor oil, cleaner, and the
like.
[0027] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables 200 in accordance with the
present invention. The jar 200 comprises a cylinder 102, a top lid
106, a bottom lid 104, and a plunger 202 being engaged by a finger
204.
[0028] The cylinder 102, a top lid 106, a bottom lid 104 are
substantially described above in relation to FIGS. 1A-1B.
[0029] As shown, the finger 204 is inserted through the aperture
152 against the plunger 202 which is housed within the cylinder 102
in a hollow recess defined by the cylinder 102. As the plunger
moves upward, it pushes upward and aggregates the perishable food
in the jar 200.
[0030] FIG. 3A is a side perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables 300 in accordance with the
present invention. The jar 300 comprises a cylinder 102, a top lid
106, a bottom lid 104, and a plunger 202.
[0031] As shown, the plunger 202 is disposed between the bottom lid
104 and the top end of the cylinder 102. When stocked with
perishable food, the plunger 202 abuts the interior surface of the
bottom lid 104.
[0032] The plunger 202 may be formed of, or comprise, any organic
or polymeric material including nylon, fiberglass, glass,
elastomeric materials, and the like. The plunger 202 may be
flexible and/or stretchable to ensure that it forms an impermeable
bond with the interior surface of the cylinder 102.
[0033] FIG. 3B is a side perspective view of a dual access jar for
improved storage of food perishables 350 in accordance with the
present invention.
[0034] In some embodiments (not shown), the bottom lid 104 may be
formed with the cylinder 102 as one integrated piece, curving
around over the bottom open end, disposed against and beneath the
plunger 202 in the cylinder.
[0035] The plunger 202 may itself my cylindrical with planar top
surface and bottom surface, or may have irregularly-shaped top
surface and bottom surface. In some embodiments, the top and/or
bottom surfaces of the plunger 202 may be concave or convex.
[0036] FIG. 3B as shown.
[0037] The present invention may be embodied in other specific
forms without departing from its spirit or essential
characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in
all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of
the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended 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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