Abstract:
Certain embodiments of the present invention include a retainer, a lid, and a sensor, where the sensor is configured to detect information about the retainer, the lid, or the contents in the retainer. The sensor also may be configured to communicate with an internal or external computer system, thereby facilitating showing the detected information as a representation via a display element. In certain embodiments, the system may include an action element such as an open/close lid opening assembly configured to permit automatically or manually opening or closing a drink aperture or another type of dispensing aperture.
Abstract:
A beverage container system is described. The beverage container system includes a container to hold a beverage and a lid assembly to selectively close the beverage container. The lid assembly engages with the beverage container to form the beverage container system. The lid assembly includes an interchangeable insert and a collar. The lid assembly controls a flow of a drinking fluid from the beverage container. The collar functions with a variety of interchangeable inserts to provide different drinking styles and functions.
Abstract:
A stopper (100) for a food jar (50) is described that may be used to store and transport food items. The stopper (100) includes a bottom wall (140) and a sidewall (180). The stopper (100) includes one or more vent passages (250) connecting the bottom wall (140) and the sidewall (180) to provide pressure relief. A vent gasket (300) is provided at the bottom wall (140) that opens when pressure inside of a container (60) of the food jar (50) is elevated to allow air to pass into the vent passages (250) and vent outside of the container (60).
Abstract:
A beverage filter or treatment bottle system has a bottle, lid, and a beverage improvement component such as a filter element. A filter element may be positioned to separate the interior space of the bottle into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment. A tube passes through the filter into fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment. The tube extends through the unfiltered beverage compartment to a nozzle in the lid of the bottle. A lid cover is fastenable onto the lid to enclose and close the nozzle. A filter cartridge may be provided. A UV sterilizer may be provided. An air bypass may be provided.
Abstract:
A lid for use with a beverage container is described. The lid includes a lid body to fit into an opening of the beverage container. The lid includes a stopper that threadably engages with the lid body. A fluid passage is formed between the lid body and the stopper. The rotation of the stopper relative to the lid body provides an indication that the stopper and the lid body are in the open configuration and/or the removable configuration. The indication may include an audible indication, a tactile indication, or an increase in resistance.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for forming vacuum insulated containers, such as beverage and food containers, are described. The methods and systems include using a laser to close openings in walls of the container while the container is held at vacuum conditions. The closing of the opening forms the vacuum space within the walls of the container.
Abstract:
A spill resistant lid assembly (10) is provided for closing the open top (12) of a drink container (14). The lid assembly (10) includes a spout housing (16), a valve plate (18), a resilient valve seal (20), and an attachment cover (22). The valve seal (20) includes an inlet diaphragm (96) and an outlet diaphragm (104) that cooperate with a pair of valve posts (46,72) to resist leakage of a beverage from the drink container (12) while allowing a flow of beverage from the drink container (14) when a user applies suction to an outlet port (42).
Abstract:
A beverage container system is described. The beverage container system (10) includes a lid assembly (50) to selectively close a beverage container (20). The lid assembly (50) includes a lid cover (200) and a lower lid (100). The lid cover (100) seals against a drinking rim (132) of the lower lid (100).
Abstract:
A beverage container system is described. The beverage container system (10) includes a lid assembly (50) to selectively close a beverage container (20). The lid assembly (50) includes a lid cover (200) and a lower lid (100). The lid cover (100) seals against a drinking rim (132) of the lower lid (100).