Patent Application
20230140186
The present invention generally related to a beverage container, and in particular, to an improved beverage container. As technology advances, individuals need regular physical exercise to maintain and promote good health. In fact, modern people do not have enough time to exercise due to their busy daily life. Individuals who feel the need for exercise but are unable to exercise often easily get stressed out. In particular, in the case of office workers, this phenomenon is exacerbated. In order to exercise regularly, an individual may carry portable exercise equipment such as dumbbells. Unfortunately, due to their weight and size, carrying such equipment can be challenging.
Individuals often daily carry a beverage container to hold water or other beverages for consumption as they go about their day. However, such typical beverage container only allows individuals to drink or transport a beverage from one place to another, not for activities like exercising. Thus, if there is a device that can help individuals exercise regularly without difficulties, it would contribute to help individuals maintain and promote their good health.
Therefore, it would be desirable to provide an improved beverage container that not only could hold water or other beverages, but also could help individuals to exercise regularly without such burdensome exercise equipment.
The present invention is directed to a beverage container that overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.
In one aspect, the present invention provides a beverage container having an elongate main body, a first weight module, a second weight module, a wearable band, and a clasp band. The main body has a sidewall, an open top and a closed bottom bounded by the sidewall. The open top has a first main threading. The closed bottom has a second main threading. The main body comprises a main inner core, a main cover, and a central hand gripping portion. The main inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface. The main outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is coupled to the main outer surface. The first weight module has a closed end, an open end, and a first weight threading adjacent to the open end complementary to the first main threading to secure the first weight module to the main body. The first weight module comprises a first inner core, a first cover, and a first seal member. The first inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover surrounds the first inner core. The first cover defines a first outer surface. The first outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member seals between the first weight module and the main body. The first outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface. The second weight module has a closed region, an open region, and a second weight threading adjacent to the open region complementary to the second main threading to secure the second weight module to the main body. The second weight module comprises a second inner core, a second cover, and a second seal member. The second inner core is formed from a rigid or semi- rigid material. The second cover surrounds the second inner core. The second cover defines a second outer surface. The second outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member seals between the second weight module and the main body. The second outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface. The first weight module and the second weight module each have a heavier end and a lighter end, such that the first and second weight modules are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body. The wearable band has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter. The wearable band is ring-shaped. The clasp band is coupled to the main body. The clasp band defines a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The clasp band comprises a support ring and a connector. The support ring is formed around the second main treading projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove between the main body and the second weight module. The connector is configured to couple the clasp band to the wearable band. The wearable band extends outwardly from the clasp band to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user's hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion and the wearable band are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body is capable of being held on the hand.
In another aspect, the present invention provides a beverage container having an elongate main body, a first weight module, a second weight module, a wearable band, and a clasp band. The elongate main body has a sidewall, an open top and a closed bottom bounded by the sidewall. The open top has a first main threading. The closed bottom has a second main threading. The main body comprises a main inner core, a main cover, and a central hand gripping portion. The main inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface. The main outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is coupled to the main outer surface. The first weight module has a closed end, an open end, and a first weight threading adjacent to the open end complementary to the first main threading to secure the first weight module to the main body. The first weight module comprises a first inner core, a first cover, and a first seal member. The first inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover surrounds the first inner core. The first cover defines a first outer surface. The first outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member seals between the first weight module and the main body. The first outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface.
The second weight module has a closed region, an open region, and a second weight threading adjacent to the open region complementary to the second main threading to secure the second weight module to the main body. The second weight module comprises a second inner core, a second cover, and a second seal member. The second inner core is formed from a rigid or non-rigid material. The second cover surrounds the second inner core. The second cover defines a second outer surface. The second outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member seals between the second weight module and the main body. The second outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface. The first weight module and the second weight module each have a heavier end and a lighter end, such that the first and second weight modules are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body. The wearable band has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter. The wearable band is ring-shaped. The wearable band comprises an inner region and a cover region. The inner region is formed from a rigid or semi rigid material. The inner region is being ring-shaped. The cover region surrounds the inner region. The clasp band is coupled to the main body. The clasp band defines a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The clasp band comprises a support ring and a connector. The support ring is formed around the second main treading projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove between the main body and the second weight module. The connector is configured to couple the clasp band to the wearable band. The wearable band extends outwardly from the clasp band to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user's hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion and the wearable band are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body is capable of being held on the hand.
In a further aspect, the present invention provides a beverage container having an elongate main body, a first weight module, a second weight module, a wearable band, and a clasp band. The main body has a sidewall, an open top and a closed bottom bounded by the sidewall. The open top has a first main threading. The closed bottom has a second main threading. The main body comprises a main inner core, a main cover, a central hand gripping portion, and a removable plug. The main inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface. The main outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is coupled to the main outer surface. The removable plug that includes a bottom region and a generally cylindrical side wall region extends upwardly from the bottom region. The bottom region and the generally cylindrical side wall region cooperate to define a cover cavity. The removable plug is removably engaged with the open top of the main body. The bottom region includes a plug opening defined therethrough. The first weight module has a closed end, an open end, and a first weight threading adjacent to the open end complementary to the first main threading to secure the first weight module to the main body. The first weight module comprises a first inner core, a first cover, and a first seal member. The first inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover surrounds the first inner core. The first cover defines a first outer surface. The first outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member seals between the first weight module and the main body. The first outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface. The second weight module has a closed region, an open region, and a second weight threading adjacent to the open region complementary to the second main threading to secure the second weight module to the main body. The second weight module comprises a second inner core, a second cover, and a second seal member. The second inner core is formed from a rigid or semi- rigid material. The second cover surrounds the second inner core. The second cover defines a second outer surface. The second outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member seals between the second weight module and the main body. The second outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface. The first weight module and the second weight module each have a heavier end and a lighter end, such that the first and second weight modules are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body. The wearable band has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter. The wearable band is ring-shaped. The clasp band is coupled to the main body. The clasp band defines a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The clasp band comprises a support ring and a connector. The support ring is formed around the second main treading projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove between the main body and the second weight module. The connector is configured to couple the clasp band to the wearable band. The connector has a buckle. The buckle is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The wearable band extends outwardly from the clasp band to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user's hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion and the wearable band are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body is capable of being held on the hand.
The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:
Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments. Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation. The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.
This present invention provides a beverage container that could dramatically promote and maintain individuals' health, not only by holding water or other beverages, but also by helping individuals to exercise regularly without carrying burdensome exercise equipment.
In an exemplary embodiment, and as illustrated in
The main body 110 comprises a main inner core 117, a main cover 118, and a central hand gripping portion 119. The main inner core 117 is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover 118 surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface 120. The main outer surface 120 is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion 119 is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion 119 is coupled to the main outer surface 120. The central hand gripping portion 119 may include a plurality of texture structures 121, the texture structures 121 formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the central hand gripping portion 119. The central hand gripping portion 119 is molded with ridges and valleys contoured to a user's hand.
Preferably, the main inner core 117, the main outer surface 120, and the central hand gripping portion 119 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. In an exemplary embodiment the main cover 118 may be formed from a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, leather, artificial leather, rubber, plastic, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the main cover 118 may be held in place around the main inner core 117 by using an adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the main cover 118 may be dyed other otherwise provided with one or more aesthetically pleasing colors, patterns, designs, words, phrases, images, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the main cover 118 may be formed from waterproof or water resistant materials or appropriately treated to impart these qualities.
Preferably, the main body 110 may include the removable plug 122 that includes a bottom region and a generally cylindrical side wall region extends upwardly from the bottom region. The bottom region and the generally cylindrical side wall region cooperate to define a cover cavity. The removable plug is removably engaged with the open top 112 of the main body 110. The bottom region includes a plug opening defined therethrough. The removable plug may be formed of a plastic, a rubber or a metal material.
The first weight module 210 has a closed end 211, an open end 212, and a first weight threading 213 adjacent to the open end 212 complementary to the first main threading 114 to secure the first weight module 210 to the main body 110. The first weight module 210 comprises a first inner core 214, a first cover 215, and a first seal member 216. The first inner core 214 is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover 215 surrounds the first inner core 214. The first cover 215 defines a first outer surface 217. The first outer surface 217 is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member 216 seals between the first weight module 210 and the main body 110. The first outer surface 217 has a plurality of texture structures 218. The texture structures 218 are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface 217.
Preferably, the first inner core 214 and the first seal member 216 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. In an exemplary embodiment the first cover 215 may be formed from a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, leather, artificial leather, rubber, plastic, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the first cover 215 may be held in place around the first inner core 214 by using an adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the first cover 215 may be dyed other otherwise provided with one or more aesthetically pleasing colors, patterns, designs, words, phrases, images, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the first cover 215 may be formed from waterproof or water resistant materials or appropriately treated to impart these qualities.
The second weight module 310 has a closed region 311, an open region 312, and a second weight threading 313 adjacent to the open region 312 complementary to the second main threading 115 to secure the second weight module 310 to the main body 110. The second weight module 310 comprises a second inner core 314, a second cover 315, and a second seal member 316. The second inner core 314 is formed from a rigid or semi- rigid material. The second cover 315 surrounds the second inner core 314. The second cover 315 defines a second outer surface 317. The second outer surface 317 is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member 316 seals between the second weight module 310 and the main body 110. The second outer surface 317 has a plurality of texture structures 318. The texture structures 318 are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface 317.
Preferably, the second inner core 314 and the second seal member 316 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. In an exemplary embodiment the second cover 315 may be formed from a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, leather, artificial leather, rubber, plastic, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the second 315 cover may be held in place around the second inner core 314 by using an adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the second cover 315 may be dyed other otherwise provided with one or more aesthetically pleasing colors, patterns, designs, words, phrases, images, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the second cover 315 may be formed from waterproof or water resistant materials or appropriately treated to impart these qualities.
A plurality of reinforcing ribs 319 may be provided in an endless manner at equal intervals in the vertical direction around a lower portion of the second weight module 310.
Preferably, the reinforcing ribs 319 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber.
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In an exemplary embodiment, and as illustrated in
The clasp band 510 is coupled to the main body 110. The clasp band 510 defines a second outer diameter 511 that is less than the first outer diameter 411. The clasp band 510 comprises a support ring 512 and a connector 513. The support ring 512 is formed around the second main treading 115 projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove 514 between the main body 110 and the second weight module 210. The connector 513 is configured to couple the clasp band 510 to the wearable band 410. The connector 513 may include a buckle or a surface fastener 514. Preferably, the support ring 512 and the connector 513 may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber.
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Thus, the present invention disclosed herein provides an improved beverage container that not only could hold water or other beverages, but also could help individuals to exercise regularly by implementing such weight modules and wearable band.
In several exemplary embodiments, the elements and teaching of the various illustrative exemplary embodiments may be combined in whole or in part in some or all of the illustrative exemplary embodiments. In addition, one or more of the elements and teachings of the various illustrative exemplary embodiments may be omitted, at least in part, and/or combined, at least in part, with one or more of the other elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments. While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.
