FLUID CONTAINER

BACKGROUND
Technical Field

The present disclosure is directed to fluid containers, and more particularly relates to water bottles having self-defense characteristics and features.

Description of Related Art

Water bottles are used by a variety of people for many different purposes. Water bottles are often used by people in association with exercising. Many types of exercise activities are in the outdoors. Some types of activities place a person in remote, secluded, or poorly lit areas where the person is at a higher risk of coming under attack by people or other animals. There may be other environments where people using water bottles may be more likely come under attack. The risk of attack may be greater for females in many situations. A number of self-defense tools are available for use against would-be attackers. The likelihood of those exercising or involved in outdoor activities to carry such self-defense tools is less likely due to the weight and cumbersome nature of carrying such tools.

Opportunities exist for providing self-defense tools for those who are involved in activities where a water bottle may already be in use.

SUMMARY

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a tactical self-defense fluid container that includes a bottle body, a cap and a handle. The cap includes a handle retainer that connects to the handle. The handle is configured to swing and to extend the reach of the user when swinging the bottle. The cap may be weighted to increase inertia when the fluid container is swung even when the bottle is not substantially filled with fluid. The cap is releasably engaged to the bottle body and does not release from the bottle body when the container is swung or strikes an object. The handle is configured to optimize swinging and does not release from the handle retainer when the container is swung or strikes an object.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a tactical self-defense fluid container that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap and a handle. The cap includes a handle retainer that releasably connects to the handle. The handle is configured to swing and to extend the reach of the user when swinging the bottle. The handle retainer on the cap is configured to swivel to minimize tangling of the handle when the fluid container is swung. The base may be weighted to increase inertia when the fluid container is swung even when the bottle is not substantially filled with fluid.

The base may be connected to the bottle body with a snap-fit connection. The cap may connect to the bottle body with a threaded connection. The base may include an edge that extends radially outward further than an outer surface of the bottle body and provides another bottom pressure point.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a water bottle weapon that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap and a handle. The bottle body includes a liquid cavity, a bottom end, a top end, and an opening into the liquid cavity at the top end. The cap is releasably connected to the bottle body to close the opening, and includes a handle retainer that may swivel in relation to the rest of the cap. The base is releasably connected to the bottom end of the bottle body and comprises at least one second weapon feature such as a knife.

A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of assembling a water bottle. The method includes providing a bottle body, a cap, and a base, wherein the bottle body includes a liquid cavity, a bottom end, a top end, and an opening into the liquid cavity at the top end. The method includes releasably connecting the cap to the top end of the bottle body to close the opening with a liquid-tight seal, connecting the base to the bottom end of the bottle body, and attaching the handle.

The base may be replaceable with another base that has a different number of parts, weights, components, or configurations, such as a compartment to hold items such as tools or weapons, or a weighted attachment to increase impact force even when the bottle body is not filled with fluid. Connecting the base may include providing a latch connection or secure twist-on connection between the base and the bottle body. The method may include filling the liquid cavity before releasably connecting the cap to increase a potential impact force provided by the water bottle when used as a self-defense weapon.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a water bottle self-defense weapon that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap and a handle. The bottle body includes a liquid cavity, a bottom end, a top end, and an opening into the liquid cavity at the top end. The cap is releasably connected to the bottle body to close the opening. The bottle body includes handle retainers on opposite sides of the bottle body which may releasably engage with an end of a strap. The end of the strap may include a metal ring or carabiner that releasably engages with the handle retainers on the bottle body. The handle retainers on the bottle body may swivel.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a water bottle self-defense weapon that includes a bottle body, a base, a cap, a handle, and a container, such as a pouch, to hold the water bottle weapon. The container that holds the water bottle may be a fabric or polymer that conforms to the water bottle. The container that holds the water bottle weapon may include handle retainers on opposite sides of the container that holds the water bottle, which may releasably engage with an end of a strap.

These, as well as other components, steps, features, objects, benefits, and advantages, will now become clear from a review of the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments, the accompanying drawings, and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The drawings are of illustrative embodiments. They do not illustrate all embodiments. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead. Details that may be apparent or unnecessary may be omitted to save space or for more effective illustration. Some embodiments may be practiced with additional components or steps and/or without all of the components or steps that are illustrated. When the same numeral appears in different drawings, it refers to the same or like components or steps.

FIG. 1 depicts a drawing of a front view of a fluid-containing self-defense bottle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure that includes a handle attached to a bottle cap.

FIG. 2 depicts a cross-section view of the handle and cap subsystem of the exemplary water bottle defensive system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 depicts a drawing of a front view of another exemplary embodiment of the fluid-containing self-defense bottle.

FIG. 4 depicts an isometric view of the fluid-containing self-defense bottle of FIG. 3 with a different handle attached to the handle retainer of the cap.

FIG. 5 depicts a front view of an additional exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure that includes a plurality of handle attachments, configured to engage a handle, on the sides of the bottle body.

FIG. 6 depicts an isometric view of the fluid-containing self-defense bottle of FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 depicts a front view of a further exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure that includes a pouch to hold the bottle body.

FIG. 8 depicts an isometric view of the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 depicts several different exemplary embodiments of handles of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Illustrative embodiments are now described. Other embodiments may be used in addition or instead. Details that may be apparent or unnecessary may be omitted to save space or for a more effective presentation. Some embodiments may be practiced with additional components or steps and/or without all the components or steps that are described.

Opportunities exist to use portable fluid containers that are robust enough to be used to strike assailants or predators forcefully and repeatedly. The fluid container may be reliably and repeatedly swung to strike targets with sufficient force to serve as a self-defense device. The device is configured to repeatedly strike a target without the handle, cap, or body from separating or breaking. Some illustrative embodiments described herein may be used to swing the bottle body with increased velocity and torque than what may be achieved without a handle.

FIG. 1 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a fluid container defense device 100 that includes a bottle body 101 that includes a neck 102 with an opening, a cap 103 that is configured to releasably engage the neck 102 and that includes a handle retainer 105, and a handle 107 that comprises a rope 106 attached to the handle retainer 105. The handle 107 may comprise an ergonomic grip 108. The length of the rope 106 between the handle retainer 105 and the grip 108 may be 10-20 centimeters. In an exemplary embodiment, a fluid container comprises a body 101; a cap 103 comprising a handle retainer 105, wherein the cap 103 is configured to releasably engage with the body 101; and a handle 107 attached to the handle retainer 105; wherein the body 101, handle 107, and cap 103 are configured to avoid separating from each other when a user swings the handle 107 and strikes a target with the body 101.

FIG. 2 depicts a cross-functional view of an exemplary embodiment of the handle and cap subsystem 111 of the fluid container defense device 100. The exemplary subsystem 111 comprises a cap 103 that includes a handle retainer 105, and a handle 107 that includes a rope 106 attached to the handle retainer 105. The rope 106 may be nylon, chain, metallic, or other material sufficiently strong so as not to break when the fluid container 100 forcefully strikes an object. The cap 103 includes threads 113 that engage with corresponding grooves in the neck 102 of the bottle body 101. The handle retainer 105 may be an eye loop screw comprising threads 115. In some embodiments, the handle retainer 105 may be welded or glued onto the cap 103. The handle retainer 105 may be a loop, a circle, a semi-circle, or other shape that can retain a handle 107 so that the handle does not disengage from the cap 103 during use. The interior volume of the cap 103 may be substantially filled with epoxy, molten metal, or another material that conforms to the interior volume of the cap and that secures the handle retainer 105 to the cap 103. In an exemplary embodiment, additional weight may be added to the inside of the cap 103. For example, metal balls may be added to the inside of the cap 103.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bottle body 101 and cap 103 may be made from 304 stainless steel (18/8 food grade stainless steel). The handle retainer 105 may be made from stainless steel such as 403 stainless steel. In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of the bottle body 101 and neck 102 may be in the range of 0.25 to 2 millimeters (mm). In other exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of the bottle body may be in the range of 0.5 to 1 mm. The bottle body 101 may comprise two walls and air between the walls serving as insulation.

In an exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 30 to 60 millimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 40 to 40 millimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 40 millimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101 to the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 3 to 1. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101 to the diameter of the neck 102 is in the range of 2 to 1. In another exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the diameter of the bottle body 101 to the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 1.5:1.

In an exemplary embodiment, the cap 103 may comprise male threads that are configured to engage with complimentary female threads in the neck 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the cap 103 may comprise 2-6 threads. In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in the cap 103 may be in the range of 1-5 mm apart. In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in the cap 103 may be in the range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm high and in the range of 0.5 to 2 mm wide. In an exemplary embodiment, the male and female threads may be configured in terms of width, height, and number so that the neck and cap can withstand a pulling force of between 200-600 Newtons (N) before failing. In an exemplary embodiment, the male and female threads may be configured in terms of width, height, and number so that the neck and cap can withstand torque of between 200-400 Newton-meters (N-M) before failing.

In an exemplary embodiment, the handle retainer 105 should be able to withstand a force of between 300-700 N-M before the handle retainer 105 detaches from the cap 103. In an exemplary embodiment, the handle retainer 105 should be able to withstand a force of between 6,000 Psi to 10,000 PSI before the handle retainer 105 detaches from the cap 103. In an exemplary embodiment, epoxy surrounds the threads 115 and cures to create a strong bond between the cap 103 and the handle retainer 105.

In some exemplary embodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be in the range of one inch long to four feet long. In other exemplary embodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be in the range of four inches long to two feet long. In other exemplary embodiments, the length of the handle 106 may be in the range of two inches long to one foot long. In another exemplary embodiment, the length of the handle 106 may be in the range of four inches long to eight inches long. In another exemplary embodiment, the length of the handle 106 may be approximately six inches long.

FIGS. 3-4 depict exemplary embodiments of a water bottle defensive weapon 100 that includes a base 108, a bottle body 101, a neck 102 connected to the body 101, a cap 103 that is configured to releasably engage the neck 102, a swivel 104 attached to the cap 103, a handle retainer 105 attached to the swivel 104, and a handle 106 attached to the handle retainer 105. The handle may comprise a grip 108. The length of the rope 106 between the handle retainer 105 and the grip 108 may be 10-20 centimeters. In an alternative embodiment, the cap does not include a swivel. In an alternative embodiment, the handle includes a swivel.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bottle body 101 and cap 103 may be made from SUS304 stainless steel (18/8 food grade stainless steel). In some exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of the bottle body 101 and neck 102 may be in the range of 0.25 to 2 millimeters (mm) thick. In other exemplary embodiments, the thickness of the walls of the bottle body may be in the range of 0.5 to 1 mm thick.

In an exemplary embodiment, the neck 102 may comprise male threads that are configured to engage with complimentary female threads in the neck 102. In an exemplary embodiment, the neck 102 may comprise 2-6 threads. In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in the neck 102 may be in the range of 1-5 mm apart. In an exemplary embodiment, the threads in the neck 102 may be in the range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm high and in the range of 0.5 to 2 mm wide. In an exemplary embodiment, the male and female threads may be configured in terms of width, height, and number so that the neck and cap can withstand a pulling force of between 200-600 Newtons (N) before failing. In an exemplary embodiment, the male and female threads may be configured in terms of width, height, and number so that the neck and cap can withstand torque of between 200-400 Newton-meters (N-M) before failing.

In some exemplary embodiments, a handle retainer 105 is affixed to the cap 103. In the exemplary embodiments of FIGS. 3-4, as the handle retainer 105 is affixed to a swivel 104. The handle retainer 105 may be welded to the swivel 104. In an exemplary embodiment, the weld should be able to withstand a force of between 300-700 N-M before the handle retainer 105 detaches from the swivel 104. In an exemplary embodiment, the weld should be able to withstand a force of between 6,000 Psi to 10,000 PSI before the handle retainer 105 detaches from the swivel 104.

In an exemplary embodiment, the swivel 104 may comprise a ball bearing. In an alternative embodiment, the swivel 104 may comprise a U-swivel. In an alternative embodiment, the swivel 104 may comprise a ball and socket. The swivel 104 may be configured to minimize twisting of the cap 103 or the handle 106 when the bottle 100 is swung or when the bottle 100 strikes a target. The swivel 104 may be affixed to the cap. For example, the swivel 104 may be welded or glued to the cap 103. In an exemplary embodiment, the weld or glue should be able to withstand a force of between 300-700 N-M before the swivel 104 detaches from the cap 103. In an exemplary embodiment, the weld or glue should be able to withstand a force of between 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI before the swivel 104 detaches from the cap 103.

FIGS. 5-6 depict exemplary embodiments of a water bottle defensive weapon 200 that includes a base 208, a bottle body 201, a neck 202 connected to the body 201, a cap 203 that is configured to releasably engage the neck 202, a swivel 204 located on each of two substantially opposite outer surfaces of the bottle body 201, handle retainers 205 attached to the swivels 204, and a handle 206 that is releasably attached to the handle retainers 205.

The end of the handle 206 may include a fastener that releasably engages with the handle retainers 205.

The handle retainers 205 may be affixed to the swivels 204. For example, the handle retainers 205 may be welded or glued to the swivels 204. In an exemplary embodiment, the handle retainers 205 should be able to withstand 300-700 N-M before either of the handle retainers 205 detach from either of the swivels 204. In an exemplary embodiment, the handle retainers 205 should be able to withstand 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI before either of the handle retainers 205 detach from either of the swivels 204. In an exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 should be able to withstand 300-700 N-M before either of the swivels 204 detach from the bottle body 201. In an exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 should be able to withstand 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI before either of the swivels 204 detach from the bottle body 201.

In an exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 may comprise ball bearings, and in another exemplary embodiment, the swivels 204 may comprise a ball and socket. In another embodiment, the swivels 204 may be U-swivels. The swivels 204 may be configured to minimize twisting of the handle 206 when the bottle 200 is swung or when the bottle 200 strikes a target. The swivels 204 may be welded to the bottle body 201. In an exemplary embodiment, the welds should be able to withstand 300-700 N-M before either of the swivels 104 detach from the bottle body 201. In an exemplary embodiment, the welds should be able to withstand 6,000 PSI to 10,000 PSI before either of the swivels 104 detach from the bottle body 201.

FIGS. 7-8 depict an exemplary embodiment of a water bottle defensive weapon 300 that includes a base 308, a bottle body 301, a neck 302 connected to the body 301, a cap 303 that is configured to releasably engage the neck 302, and a pouch 310 to contain the bottle body 301.

The pouch 310 may be a fabric or polymer that conforms to the water bottle. The pouch 300 may include pouch handle retainers 305 on opposite sides of the pouch 310, which may releasably engage with an end of a pouch handle 306. The end of the pouch handle 306 may include a metal ring or carabiner that releasably engages with the pouch handle retainers 305. The pouch handle retainers 305 may be able to swivel relative to the pouch 310.

In an exemplary embodiment, the pouch 310 comprises a mesh. In an exemplary embodiment, the mesh converts tension force along the tube to a compression force across the mesh through the braids. The applied force causes a structural transition. The mesh pouch 310 may comprise threads that are helically wound. Placing them in tension may reduce the angle of the braid, which decreases the cylindrical diameter of the tube. As the bottle 300 is swung by the user, the pouch 310 may tighten around the bottle.

FIG. 9 depicts several exemplary embodiments of handles 106, 206, or 306 that comprise various embodiments of grips 108 to facilitate the user's grip on the handle. The grip 108 may be made of rubber, plastic or the same material as the handle. The grip 108 may be larger in diameter than the handle. The grip 108 may be designed with surface features such as indentations or grooves to accommodate fingers to provide comfort to the user and to reduce slippage, vibrations, or injury when the user swings the water bottle defensive weapon or strikes a target with the with the water bottle defensive weapon. The handles may comprise one or more swivels. In exemplary embodiments, the handles 106, 206, 306 may be adjustable in length. For example, in some embodiments, the handles may in the range of 10-100 cm long. In other exemplary embodiments, the handles may in the range of 20-50 cm long. In other exemplary embodiments, the handles may in the range of 25-35 cm long. In some exemplary embodiments depicted in FIGS. 1-8, the handle retainers 105, 205, or 305 that attach to the handles may comprise steel, aluminum, or titanium. In some exemplary embodiments, the area of a cross section of the handle retainers may be 0.4 to 20 square millimeters. In additional exemplary embodiments, the area of a cross section of the handle retainers may be 2 to 12 square millimeters.

In some exemplary embodiments, the weighted bases 108, 208, or 308, whether releasably engaged or integrated with the bottle body, may comprise solid metal such as steel or lead. In some exemplary embodiments, the weighted bottom portion of the bottle body may weigh between 250 grams and 2 kilograms. In other exemplary embodiments, the weighted bottom portion of the bottle body may weigh between 500 grams and 1.5 kilogram. In yet other exemplary embodiments, the weighted bottom portion of the bottle body may weigh between 750 grams] and 1.25 kilograms. In yet other exemplary embodiments, the weighted bottom portion of the bottle body may weigh 1.0 kilogram.

In some exemplary embodiments, the handles 106, 206, or 306 may comprise a metal chain. In other exemplary embodiments, the handle may comprise a Kevlar band or chord. In other exemplary embodiments, the handle may comprise braided nylon. In some exemplary embodiments, the area of the cross section of the handle may be 10 to 100 square millimeters. In other exemplary embodiments, the area of the cross section of the handle may be 25 to 50 square millimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, the combination of length of bottle and the length of the handle is configured to permit the user to strike a target that is located from 25 to 150 cm away from the user's arm when the user's arm is substantially perpendicular to the target. In another exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, the combination of length of bottle and the length of the handle is configured to permit the user to strike a target that is located from 50 to 100 cm away from the user's arm when the user's arm is substantially perpendicular to the target. In another exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, the combination of length of bottle and the length of the handle is configured to permit the user to strike a target that is located 75 cm away from the user's arm when the user's arm is substantially perpendicular to the target.

In an exemplary embodiment, the height of the neck 102 is 30 mm and the diameter of the neck 102 is 50 mm. In another exemplary embodiment, the height of the neck 102 is 15 mm and the diameter of the neck 102 is 30 mm.

In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the height of the neck to the diameter of the neck 102 is 1:2. In an exemplary embodiment, the ratio of height of the neck 102 to the diameter of the neck 102 is 1:1. In another exemplary embodiment, the ratio of the height of the neck 102 to the diameter of the neck 102 is approximately 1:1.5.

In an exemplary embodiment, the weight of the self-defense bottle 100 when empty is in the range of 100 grams to 1500 grams. In another exemplary embodiment, the weight of the self-defense bottle 100 when empty is in the range of 200 to 500 grams.

In an exemplary embodiment, the volume of the self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 30 to 150 cubic centimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the volume of the self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 40 to 75 cubic centimeters. In another exemplary embodiment, the volume of the self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 47 cubic centimeters.

In an exemplary embodiment, the force generated by a user swinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 5,000 to 15,000 N. In another exemplary embodiment, the peak force generated by a user swinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 is approximately 18,000 N. In an exemplary embodiment, the impulse generated by a user swinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 is approximately 7 Ns.

In an exemplary embodiment, the force generated by a user swinging a self-defense bottle 100 when it is full of liquid is in the range of 10,000 to 25,000 N. In another exemplary embodiment, the peak force generated by a user the self-defense bottle 100 when it is full of liquid is approximately 36,000 N. In an exemplary embodiment, the impulse generated by a user swinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 is approximately 12.5 Ns.

In an exemplary embodiment, the torque generated by a user swinging an empty self-defense bottle 100 is in the range of 200 to 400 N-M.

In an exemplary embodiment, the torque generated by a user swinging a self-defense bottle 100 when it is full of liquid is in the range of 300 to 700 N-M.

Exemplary embodiments of the water bottle defensive weapon 100, 200, or 300 may be constructed to withstand at least ten strikes each with impacts of between 300 to 700 N-M or 6,000 to 10,000 PSI before any of components break or detach from the rest of the defensive weapon.

Some embodiments may include handle fasteners to engage the handle on both the bottle body and on the bottle cap. In some exemplary embodiments, the handles may be detachable and in other embodiments the handles may not be detachable.

In some exemplary embodiments, the bottle body may be substantially spherical with a flat bottom. In some embodiments, the bottle body may comprise protrusions such as bumps, cones, or spikes that may cause more damage to the target when struck by the defensive weapon.

Some exemplary embodiments may comprise swivels and handle retainers to releasably engage one or more handles to the sides of the bottle body or pouch and the cap.

In an exemplary embodiment, the bottle body 101 may comprise a fastener on its surface that releasably engages the handle 106 or grip 108. For example, such fasteners may be in the form of a c-clip, circlip, snap ring, or Velcro.

The components, steps, features, objects, benefits, and advantages that have been discussed are merely illustrative. None of them, nor the discussions relating to them, are intended to limit the scope of protection in any way. Numerous other embodiments are also contemplated. These include embodiments that have fewer, additional, and/or different components, steps, features, objects, benefits, and/or advantages. These also include embodiments in which the components and/or steps are arranged and/or ordered differently.

Example 1

In exemplary embodiments depicted in the bottle body 101 may hold up to about 1000 cubic milliliters of fluid. In some embodiments, the bottle body 101 may hold up to about 750 cubic milliliters of fluid. In some embodiments, the bottle body 101 may hold up to about 300 cubic milliliters of fluid. In an exemplary embodiment, the length of the body 101, including the weight 108, is 25 cm and the diameter of the body 101 is 7 cm. In the exemplary embodiment, the opening at the top of the neck 102 is 5 cm and the neck 102 is 3 cm tall. The weight 108 is 1 kg. The handle 106 is about 25 cm long. The diameter of the grip 108 is 2 cm.

Example 2

In an exemplary method of manufacturing the exemplary embodiment of the water bottle defensive system 100, the bottle body 101 and cap 103 are blow molded from stainless steel. A hole having a diameter of about 7 mm is drilled into the center of the top of the cap 103. Metal balls having a diameter of about 4 mm each are inserted into the cap 103 through the hole, and the total weight of metal balls added is about 85 grams. Then about 42 grams of epoxy glue is inserted through the hole into the cap 103. Then a handle retainer 105, which in this embodiment comprises a stainless steel eye loop retainer screw, having a threaded portion of the screw measuring about 35 mm long, is inserted into the hole in the cap 106. The epoxy glue is allowed to cure for around 24 hours. Then the handle 106 is attached to the handle retainer 105. The weight of the cap 103 including the metal balls, epoxy glue, and the handle retainer 105 is about 200 grams.

Example 3

In an exemplary method of using an exemplary embodiment of a fluid container defense device 100, a user releasably engages a handle subsystem 111 with a bottle body 101. The user grabs the grip 108 and swings the fluid container 100 so that the bottle body strikes a target. The user may strike a target repeatedly. In another embodiment, the user may strike a target using just the handle subsystem 111. In an exemplary embodiment, the fluid container 100 is configured to strike a target at least five times without the handle subsystem separating from the bottle body 101. In another exemplary embodiment, the fluid container 100 is configured to strike a target at least ten times without the handle subsystem separating from the bottle body 101. In another exemplary embodiment, the fluid container 100 is configured to strike a target at least twenty times without the handle subsystem separating from the bottle body 101.

Unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, ratings, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications that are set forth in this disclosure are approximate, not exact. They are intended to have a reasonable range that is consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they pertain.

Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term “approximately.” At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term “approximately” should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Moreover, all ranges disclosed herein are to be understood to encompass and provide support for claims that recite any and all subranges or any and all individual values subsumed therein. For example, a stated range of 1 to 10 should be considered to include and provide support for claims that recite any and all subranges or individual values that are between and/or inclusive of the minimum value of 1 and the maximum value of 10; that is, all subranges beginning with a minimum value of 1 or more and ending with a maximum value of 10 or less (e.g., 5.5 to 10, 2.34 to 3.56, and so forth) or any values from 1 to 10 (e.g., 3, 5.8, 9.9994, and so forth).

All articles, patents, patent applications, and other publications that have been cited in this disclosure are incorporated herein by reference.

In this disclosure, the indefinite article “a” and phrases “one or more” and “at least one” are synonymous and mean “at least one”.

Relational terms such as “first” and “second” and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual relationship or order between them. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” and any other variation thereof when used in connection with a list of elements in the specification or claims are intended to indicate that the list is not exclusive and that other elements may be included. Similarly, an element preceded by an “a” or an “an” does not, without further constraints, preclude the existence of additional elements of the identical type.

The abstract is provided to help the reader quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, various features in the foregoing detailed description are grouped together in various embodiments to streamline the disclosure. This method of disclosure should not be interpreted as requiring claimed embodiments to require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as separately claimed subject matter.

	Number	Date	Country
	63308954	Feb 2022	US
	63385903	Dec 2022	US

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