U.S. patent application number 17/192455 was filed with the patent office on 2022-09-08 for drinking bladder jacket apparatus.
The applicant listed for this patent is Mario Moreno. Invention is credited to Mario Moreno.
Application Number | 20220279879 17/192455 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005524378 |
Filed Date | 2022-09-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220279879 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Moreno; Mario |
September 8, 2022 |
DRINKING BLADDER JACKET APPARATUS
Abstract
A drinking bladder jacket apparatus for convenient beverage
storage and drinking includes a jacket having a jacket body, a pair
of sleeves coupled to the jacket body, and an inner lining. A
bladder pocket is coupled to the inner lining. A bladder is coupled
within the bladder pocket. The bladder has a fill port and a
release port extending into a bladder inside that holds a beverage.
A cap is selectively engageable with the fill port to seal or
unseal the bladder inside. A drinking tube is coupled to the
bladder and extends either through one of the sleeves of the jacket
or through a hood portion of the jacket if present. A valve is
coupled to the drinking tube to restrict or allow the flow of the
beverage.
Inventors: |
Moreno; Mario; (Commerce,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Moreno; Mario |
Commerce |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005524378 |
Appl. No.: |
17/192455 |
Filed: |
March 4, 2021 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/02 20130101; A41D
27/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 27/00 20060101
A41D027/00; A41D 1/02 20060101 A41D001/02 |
Claims
1. A drinking bladder jacket apparatus comprising: a jacket having
a jacket body, a pair of sleeves coupled to the jacket body, and an
inner lining; a bladder pocket coupled to the jacket, the bladder
pocket being coupled to the inner lining; a bladder coupled within
the bladder pocket, the bladder having a fill port and a release
port, each of the fill port and the release port extending into a
bladder inside, the bladder inside being configured to hold a
beverage; a cap coupled to the bladder, the cap being selectively
engageable with the fill port to seal or unseal the bladder inside;
a drinking tube coupled to the bladder, the drinking tube extending
either through one of the sleeves of the jacket, the drinking tube
being in fluid communication with the release port; and a valve
coupled to the drinking tube, the valve being coupled proximal a
distal end of the drinking tube to restrict or allow the flow of
the beverage, the valve having a release button to allow the flow
of the beverage when the release button is depressed.
2. The drinking bladder jacket apparatus of claim 1 further
comprising the bladder pocket having a pocket portion and flap
portion, the flap portion being configured to close or expose the
pocket portion, each of the pocket portion and the flap portion
having a selectively engageable fastener to seal the pocket
portion.
3. The drinking bladder jacket apparatus of claim 1 further
comprising the bladder pocket being coupled to the inner lining on
a breast portion of the jacket.
4. The drinking bladder jacket apparatus of claim 1 further
comprising the bladder pocket being coupled to the inner lining on
an upper arm portion of the jacket.
5. The drinking bladder jacket apparatus of claim 1 further
comprising the bladder pocket being coupled within the hood portion
of the jacket.
6. (canceled)
7. The drinking bladder jacket apparatus of claim 1 further
comprising the release button being elliptical.
8. The drinking bladder jacket apparatus of claim 1 further
comprising the bladder and the drinking tube being malleable to not
restrict movement of a user.
9. A drinking bladder jacket apparatus comprising: a jacket having
a jacket body, a pair of sleeves coupled to the jacket body, and an
inner lining; a bladder pocket coupled to the jacket, the bladder
pocket being coupled to the inner lining in an interior back pocket
of the jacket, the bladder pocket having a pocket portion and flap
portion, the flap portion being configured to close or expose the
pocket portion, each of the pocket portion and the flap portion
having a selectively engageable fastener to seal the pocket
portion; a bladder coupled within the bladder pocket, the bladder
having a fill port and a release port, each of the fill port and
the release port extending into a bladder inside, the bladder
inside being configured to hold a beverage; a cap coupled to the
bladder, the cap being selectively engageable with the fill port to
seal or unseal the bladder inside; a drinking tube coupled to the
bladder, the drinking tube extending through one of the sleeves of
the jacket, the drinking tube being in fluid communication with the
release port, the bladder and the drinking tube being malleable to
not restrict movement of a user; and a valve coupled to the
drinking tube, the valve being coupled proximal a distal end of the
drinking tube to restrict or allow the flow of the beverage, the
valve having a release button to allow the flow of the beverage
when the release button is depressed, the release button being
elliptical.
10. A drinking bladder jacket apparatus comprising: a jacket having
a jacket body, a pair of sleeves coupled to the jacket body, and an
inner lining; a bladder pocket coupled to the jacket, the bladder
pocket being coupled to the inner lining, the bladder pocket being
coupled to the inner lining on a hood portion of the jacket, the
bladder pocket having a pocket portion and flap portion, the flap
portion closing or exposing the pocket portion, each of the pocket
portion and the flap portion having a selectively engageable
fastener to seal the pocket portion; a bladder coupled within the
bladder pocket, the bladder having a fill port and a release port
extending into a bladder inside, the bladder inside being
configured to hold a beverage; a cap coupled to the bladder, the
cap being selectively engageable with the fill port to seal or
unseal the bladder inside; a drinking tube coupled to the bladder,
the drinking tube extending through the hood portion of the jacket,
the drinking tube being in fluid communication with the release
port, the bladder and the drinking tube being sufficiently
malleable to not restrict movement of the user; and a valve coupled
to the drinking tube, the valve being coupled proximal a distal end
of the drinking tube to restrict or allow the flow of the beverage,
the valve having a release button to allow the flow of the beverage
when depressed, the release button being elliptical.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable
THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
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INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC
OR AS A TEXT FILE VIA THE OFFICE ELECTRONIC FILING SYSTEM
[0004] Not Applicable
STATEMENT REGARDING PRIOR DISCLOSURES BY THE INVENTOR OR JOINT
INVENTOR
[0005] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(1) Field of the Invention
[0006] The disclosure relates to drinking bladder devices and more
particularly pertains to a new drinking bladder device for
convenient beverage storage and drinking.
(2) Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed
Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98
[0007] The prior art relates to drinking bladder devices. Known
devices integrate bladders and tubes into wearable devices. These
devices typically place the bladder against the small of the user's
back and run the drinking tube through the collar of the shirt.
Known devices do not have access to the drinking tube at the cuff
of a jacket and do not place the bladder within a chest pocket, the
sleeve, or the hood.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented
above by generally comprising a jacket having a jacket body, a pair
of sleeves coupled to the jacket body, and an inner lining. A
bladder pocket is coupled to the jacket. The bladder pocket is
coupled to the inner lining. A bladder is coupled within the
bladder pocket. The bladder has a fill port and a release port
extending into a bladder inside. The bladder inside is configured
to hold a beverage. A cap is coupled to the bladder. The cap is
selectively engageable with the fill port to seal or unseal the
bladder inside. A drinking tube is coupled to the bladder. The
drinking tube extends either through one of the sleeves of the
jacket or through a hood portion of the jacket if present. The
drinking tube is in fluid communication with the release port. A
valve is coupled to the drinking tube. The valve is coupled
proximal a distal end of the drinking tube to restrict or allow the
flow of the beverage.
[0009] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed
description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in
order that the present contribution to the art may be better
appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that
will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject
matter of the claims appended hereto.
[0010] The objects of the disclosure, along with the various
features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed
out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part
of this disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)
[0011] The disclosure will be better understood and objects other
than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration
is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such
description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a drinking bladder
jacket apparatus according to an embodiment of the disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a detail isometric view of an embodiment of the
disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the
disclosure along the line 3-3 of FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the
disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the
disclosure.
[0017] FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of an embodiment of the
disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to
FIGS. 1 through 7 thereof, a new drinking bladder device embodying
the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and
generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be
described.
[0020] As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 7, the drinking
bladder jacket apparatus 10 generally comprises a jacket 12 having
a jacket body 14, a pair of sleeves 16 coupled to the jacket body
14, and an inner lining 18. The jacket 12 may be made of a variety
of materials and cuts conforming to standard outwear used for
different conditions and purposes.
[0021] A bladder pocket 20 is coupled to the inner lining 18 of the
jacket. The bladder pocket 20 may be coupled to the inner lining 18
on a breast portion 22 as seen in FIGS. 1 and 2. This positioning
is employed when the jacket 12 has a front opening 24 rather than
functioning as a pullover. The bladder pocket 20 may be coupled to
the inner lining 18 on a back portion 25 as seen in FIG. 7. The
bladder pocket 20 may alternatively be coupled to an upper arm
portion 26 of the sleeve as shown in FIG. 4. The bladder pocket 20
in this position is placed above an elbow 28 of the sleeve 16 in
order to prevent restriction of motion. When the jacket 12
functions includes a hood portion 29 the bladder pocket 20 may be
coupled within the hood portion 29 as seen in FIGS. 5 and 6.
[0022] The bladder pocket 20 may have a pocket portion 30 and flap
portion 32. The flap portion 32 closes or exposes the pocket
portion 30. Each of the pocket portion 30 and the flap portion 32
may have a selectively engageable fastener 34 to seal the pocket
portion 30 and secure contents. The selectively engageable fastener
34 may be, but is not limited to, a hook-and-loop fastener, a
zipper, a plurality of snaps, and the like. The bladder pocket 20
may be rectangular when positioned on the breast portion 22 or the
upper arm portion 26. The bladder pocket 20 may alternatively have
a parabolic perimeter 35 when coupled to the hood portion 29 in
order to conform to the shape of the hood portion 29 and maximize
volume.
[0023] A bladder 36 is coupled within the bladder pocket 20. The
bladder 36 has a fill port 38 and a release port 40 extending into
a bladder inside 42. The bladder inside 42 is configured to hold a
beverage. The bladder 36 may conform to the dimensions of the
pocket portion 30 to maximize the volume of the beverage stored.
The fill port 38 allows the user to replenish the bladder inside 42
with the beverage and is positioned on a bladder top edge 44 of the
bladder. The release port 40 allows the beverage to exit the
bladder inside 42 and is positioned adjacent a bladder bottom edge
46 to be gravity fed and allow the bladder inside 42 to empty as
much as possible. A cap 48 is coupled to the bladder 36. The cap 48
is selectively engageable with the fill port 38 to seal or unseal
the bladder inside 42. The cap 48 may threadingly engage the fill
port 38 or may alternatively press-fit onto the fill port 38.
[0024] A drinking tube 50 is coupled to the bladder 36. The
drinking tube 50 extends through one of the sleeves 16 of the
jacket when the bladder pocket 20 is positioned on the breast
portion 22 or the upper arm portion 26. The drinking tube 50 has an
exposed portion 52 protruding from a cuff 54 of the sleeve. The
drinking tube 50 is in fluid communication with the release port 40
of the bladder to allow the user to consume the beverage. When the
bladder pocket 20 is coupled to the hood portion 29 the drinking
tube 50 extends out of the hood portion 29. The bladder 36 and the
drinking tube 50 are sufficiently malleable to not restrict
movement of the user.
[0025] A valve 56 is coupled to the drinking tube 50. The valve 56
is coupled proximal a distal end 58 of the drinking tube to
restrict or allow the flow of the beverage. The valve 56 may have a
release button 60 to allow the flow of the beverage when depressed.
The release button 60 may be elliptical to maximize the depressible
area for ease of use.
[0026] In use, the bladder 36 is filled with the beverage through
the fill port 38. The cap 48 is engaged with the fill port 38 to
prevent leakage and the bladder is returned to within the bladder
pocket 20. The beverage is then consumed through the drinking tube
50 by depressing the release button 60 on the valve and creating
suction.
[0027] With respect to the above description then, it is to be
realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts
of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations
in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation,
assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one
skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those
illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are
intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.
[0028] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only
of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in
the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact
construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,
all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to,
falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent
document, the word "comprising" is used in its non-limiting sense
to mean that items following the word are included, but items not
specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element
by the indefinite article "a" does not exclude the possibility that
more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly
requires that there be only one of the elements.
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