Patent Application
20210284427
The claimed invention relates to bottles used by exercise enthusiasts for carrying liquids, solids and/or powdered nutritional supplements with liquids for mixing said supplements. Exercise aficionados consume a variety of hydrating liquids, nutritional supplements mixed with liquids or solid food items before, during and after their exercise periods. People who exercise use a variety of bottles including shakers, squeeze and water bottles to hold and consume their liquids, foods and supplements during their workouts.
The claimed invention includes two compartments for keeping two separate liquids or solids for consumption before, during and/or after exercise. The dual compartments allow easy carrying and consumption of multiple liquids, solids and/or nutritional supplements. While the use of this novel invention is targeted to exercise enthusiasts, the claims are not so limited and the invention could be used in many various arts where two separate compartments are needed.
A variety of solutions to the existing problems in the art have been proposed that do not address the problems solved by the disclosed invention.
Canadian Patent 2,718,380A1 describes a work out beverage container with two compartments, one at the top surrounding a second compartment at the bottom. The second compartment is designed to be used for powders, packets, identification and other non-liquid items and not for mixing and consuming liquids. The device does not include the attachment means and curved closed ends disclosed in the present claimed invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,105,812 describes a dual compartment bottle for storing carbonated beverages. The claimed invention does not disclose the curved closed ends for preventing clumping, or the attachment means of the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,777,044 describes a dual compartment workout shaker but with the compartments arranged side by side and with dual openings at the top. This patent does not disclose the curved closed ends or attachment means described in the claimed invention.
US Patent Application Publication No 2002/0110622 discloses a dual compartment for two different products, one solid, one liquid. The disclosed device only shows one compartment top, does not show the curved closed ends for preventing clumping, or the attachment means of the present invention.
Related US Patent Application Publication Nos. 2015/0353259 and US2016/0200474 both disclose a dual chamber sport drink bottle with two straws located at the top. The disclosed device does not show the curved closed ends for preventing clumping, or the attachment means of the present invention.
US Patent Application Publication No. 2015/0360804 disclose a dual chambered bottle with a top compartment and a bottom compartment with a straw selectively attachable to each compartment. The disclosed device does not show the curved closed ends for preventing clumping, the compartment tops attachable by secure screw on method or the attachment means of the present invention.
US Patent Application Publication No. 2016/0123786 discloses a multi-compartment container for storing and mixing supplements. Disclosed device also includes a funnel for pouring liquids. The disclosed device does not disclose dual compartments for liquids, the curved closed ends for preventing clumping, the compartment tops attachable by secure screw on method or the attachment means of the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 10,301,054 discloses a single compartment shaker bottle with multiple storage compartments included in the body. The multiple storage compartments do not include openings for consuming liquid, nor does the device disclosed include the curved closed ends for preventing clumping, the compartment tops attachable by secure screw on method or the attachment means of the present invention.
It is an object of the invention to provide a shaker bottle that includes two separate compartments for different materials.
It is an object of the invention to provide an attachable and detachable top for each of the two compartments.
It is an object of the invention to provide a curved closed end surface of the inside of each compartment to prevent clumping of nutritional supplements.
It is an object of the invention to provide easy transportation means with a first ring and a second ring for attachment on the shaker bottle.
It is an object of the invention to provide secure attachment with a lockable clip attached to the shaker bottle.
It is an object of the invention to provide a shaker bottle with a double walls with an insulation material between the walls to maintain temperature of materials contained within each chamber.
It is an object of the invention to provide an easy to grip exterior surface with raised ribs for better grip.
The present invention is an improved dual compartment shaker bottle for various nutritional supplements, liquids and combinations thereof. The dual compartments allow the user to carry two different liquids, nutritional supplements, combinations of liquids and supplements or solids for use before, during and after their workout. They no longer need two or more shaker bottles to accomplish this.
Further, the claimed invention includes two compartment tops that securely attach to the bottle with a screw on and off mechanism and provide openings to consume the contents of each chamber. Each chamber is designed with curved closed end without corners/angles that cause clumping and reduced dissolving of supplements. The disclosed invention has attachment clips at each end to assist the user in carrying the bottle in a number of places. Further, the side of the bottle is ribbed for easy gripping.
To assist the user in assessing the volume of material in each compartment, a measuring scale is included along the length of each compartment. A double wall exterior is disclosed to provide insulation to maintain the temperature of the materials in each compartment.
The disclosed device can be manufactured from BPA free plastic, stainless steel, aluminum, glass or any other suitable material.
The disclosed invention and the preferred embodiment disclosed herein relate to a novel dual compartment shaker bottle specifically designed for exercise aficionados. Exercise enthusiasts often consume multiple nutritional supplements before, during and after their workouts. Many of these supplements come in powdered form that must be mixed with a liquid for maximum efficacy. Users often desire to consume one supplement at one time, either before or during their workout and another after the workout. This device makes it possible to store, mix and consume two different items in each compartment. A user might use each compartment for a different nutritional supplement such as a pre-workout supplement in compartment or and a post workout supplement in the other compartment. One of the compartments could be utilized for solid items such as nuts, cereal or granola, while the other is used for a liquid or a powdered supplement and liquid combinations. There are a multitude of useful combinations available with the preferred embodiment of the claimed invention below.
First opening 1 is closed by first cap 2 that provides a sealed closure to first opening 1. First compartment top 22 attaches and detaches from the shaker bottle by screwing on and off with first threads 21. The apparatus can be carried with first clip 6. First clip 6 has a closeable and lockable first latch 7 that allows the clip to be opened or securely closed around a variety of attachment locations including rings on backpacks, workout bags, belt loops and other loops for attaching such items. First clip 6 securely clips to first ring 5 which is attached to the shaker bottle.
First compartment 10 is enclosed by double wall 9. Double wall 9 is comprised of two layers of material, in the case of the preferred embodiment, BPA free plastic, with an air gap between each later. The air contained within this gap provides insulation so that cold liquids stay cold longer and hot liquids retain their heat for a long period. A plurality of ribs 8 provide means for easy gripping of the shaker bottle by the user's hand.
First compartment 10 also includes a curved closed end 11. Rather than having sharp corners that can trap powdered nutritional supplements and create clumps, thus preventing complete dissolution in the liquid contained in the compartment, curved closed end 10 allows freer movement of any powders and thus better dissolving, less waste and easier clean up.
First compartment 10 is separated from second compartment 14 by divider 12. Second compartment 14 includes both an open end and closed end with a curved closed end 13, which is similar to curved closed end 11. Curved closed end 13 dispenses with powder trapping sharp corners and also provides for freer movement of powders, reduced clumping of nutritional supplements and better dissolution in any liquids, reducing waste and easing clean up.
Second compartment 14 can be used to contain a second set of nutritional supplement powders with associated dissolving liquids (i.e. water and/or various milk products) and/or solid food items such as breakfast cereals, nuts, granola or trail mix. Items contained in second compartment 14 are kept completely separate from material in first compartment 10.
Second compartment top 19 provides an enclosing means for second compartment 14 that functions similarly to first compartment top 22 above. Second opening 20 is closed by second cap 18 that provides a sealed closure to second opening 20. Second compartment top 18 attaches and detaches from the shaker bottle by screwing on and off with threads 15. Second ring 16 allows a clip to be attached and detached from the bottle proximate to the second compartment rather than the first.
In the preferred embodiment, the dual sided shaker bottle is made from plastic free from BPA (bisphenol A). Other materials suitable for the claimed invention include glass, stainless steel, aluminum and any combination thereof (i.e. plastic bottle with stainless steel compartment top 22 or 19)). These materials and manufacturing methods are well known in the art and to those of ordinary skill in the art.
Second compartment top 19 closes the opening of second compartment 14 with a similar screw top mechanism as first compartment 10. Also, show in this view, second stopper 18 closes second opening 20. Second clip 16 allows the shaker bottle to be attached to the user's bag or clothing using a similar device as first clip 6.
Both first compartment top 22 and second compartment top 19 have flat ends so that the shaker bottle can stand stably upright when placed on either end.
Although the present invention has been described in relation to the above disclosed preferred embodiment, many modifications in design, materials and manufacturing are possible while still maintaining the novel claimed features and advantages of the invention. The preferred embodiment is not meant to limit the claims in any way, and the claims should be given the broadest possible interpretation consistent with the language of the disclosure on the whole.
