Patent Application
20180265277
The present invention is a drink container. More specifically, the present invention is a self-contained, single-use, disposable and recyclable cold drink container.
Conventionally, the only way to keep beverages cold is through the use of heavy coolers with ice placed inside of them. Carrying these types of coolers around all day may be very tiresome since they typically have to be re-filled with fresh ice periodically, as the ice gradually melts leaving a puddle of water inside the containers. Also in remote locations like when biking, hiking, on military patrol, while traveling throughout the world where other means would be unobtainable.
What is needed is a cold drink pack that provide consumers with an independent plastic drink container that they may take with them anywhere on the go. The cold drink pack is single-use, disposable, recyclable and becomes instantly cold when squeezed.
The present invention is a drink container. More specifically, the present invention is a self-contained, single-use, disposable and recyclable cold drink container.
The cold drink pack includes a drinking container containing a cold drink, one or more cold chemical icepacks disposed on each one or more interior walls of the drinking container, a drinking stem extending from a top middle portion of the drinking container to prevent spilling the cold drink contained within the drinking container while drinking the cold drink, a cap adapted to be placed over the drinking stem to contain the cold drink within the drinking container and a vent stem facilitating flow of the cold drink.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold drink pack that is made from recycled plastic that is completely ecofriendly.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold drink pack that includes a threaded cap with a tamperproof seal for added sustainability and convenience.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold drink pack that is available in standard sizes that may include a 6-ounce drinking container, a 12-ounce drinking container as well as other size containers.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold drink pack that would be well suited to hold cocktails, soft drinks, juices, champagne, wine coolers, iced tea, or iced coffee or any desired beverage so chosen.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cold drink pack that may be stored at room temperature until it is squeezed and then becomes instantly cold.
The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings 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. 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.
The cold drink pack 100 may include a drinking container 110, one or more cold chemical icepacks 120, a drinking stem 130, a cap 140 and a vent stem 150.
The drinking container 110 may contain a cold drink 112 such as a cocktail, a soft drink, a type of juice such as orange juice, grape juice or a fruit juice, champagne, a wine cooler, iced tea, iced coffee or other suitable cold drink. The cold drink pack 100 may provide a cold drink 112 without utilizing a cooler or ice. The drinking container 110 may be made of plastic such as transparent plastic to see the cold drink contained within the drinking container or non-transparent plastic or other suitable material. The one or more cold chemical icepacks 120 may each be disposed on each one or more interior walls 110A of the drinking container 110. The one or more cold chemical icepacks 120 may be adapted to be broken by snapping or squeezing the drinking container 110 to freeze the one or more cold chemical icepacks 120, thereby chilling the cold drink 112 contained in the drinking container 110. The one or more cold chemical icepacks 120 may each have an insulated outer wall 120A to retain cold within the drinking container 110 to also insulate the holder's hand from cold and a non-insulated inner wall 120B to promote chilling the cold drink 112 contained within the drinking container 110.
The inner drinking container 110 may include a first outermost plastic layer 111, a second outermost insulation layer 112A, a third outermost insulation layer 113, a fourth outermost plastic container layer 114, an optional fifth outermost insulation layer 115, a double drinking stem 135 and a pair of the caps 140.
The first outermost plastic layer 111 may typically be approximately twice as thick as the drinking container 110 thickness. The second outermost insulation layer 112A may be sprayed on insulation with glue with an approximate thickness of ⅛ inch or less. The third outermost insulation layer 113 may be approximately 3 mm thick. The fourth outermost plastic container layer 114 may be filled with a non-toxic substance and more specifically may be filled with a plurality of urea crystals. The double drinking stem 135 may include a first straw 135A and a second straw 135B. The first straw 135A may be for ventilating. The second straw 135B may be for ventilating. The first straw 135A is longer than the second straw 135B.
The pair of caps 140 may each be adapted to be placed over the longer straw 135A and the shorter straw 135B to contain the cold drink 112 within the drinking container 110.
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 may 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.
