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Combination hydration and temperature regulating device

a technology of body temperature regulation and fluid delivery, which is applied in the field of sports, can solve the problems of not addressing the need for fluid delivery and body temperature regulation in the early art, and achieve the effect of reducing heat discomfor

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-28
BUTLER SUSAN L +2
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[0008] The exterior portion of the container will be covered with a removable jacket or sleeve to assist in the control of thermal exchange effects, including condensation, as well as to provide decorative attributes and increased durability to the device. A removable, closable spout will be used to fill the FIC compartment and dispense fluid when desired. Optional straps and Velcro type strips can be attached to the exterior cover should a user desire additional means for securing the device to their body or clothing.

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Prior art, however, does not address the need for fluid delivery and body temperature regulating while still promoting hands-free physical activities.

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[0013] In the specific embodiment illustrated, a semi-U shaped device is shown that is intended to be worn around the user's neck to provide for liquid hydration and temperature regulation while promoting hands-free activities. The unit encompasses two main internal compartments (one compartment to house the consumable liquids and solids (such as ice) and one compartment to house the temperature stabilizer / regulator), a dispensing / filling spout, exterior jacket and optional straps. The removable exterior “jacket or cover” of the device can be made from a number of different fabrics and materials, include different colors, designs, writings and artwork not limited in any way to the specific embodiment depicted in the diagrams.

[0014] Referring to FIG. 1, the device is placed around the user's neck to promote hands-free activities. Referring to FIG. 2, which illustrates the device without the outer jacket / cover, the compartment located nearest to the user's neck contains the temperatu...

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Abstract

A combination personal hydration and temperature stabilizing / regulating device that provides for hands free activities. The device, which is intended to be worn around the user's neck, will hold consumable liquids, ice and both heating and cooling devices to promote stability of temperatures of both the liquid and the user.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is an original application. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT [0002] This invention did not utilize any Government funds and was not made under any Government contract. REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates to athletic, sporting, and other outside activity devices, and more particularly to liquid hydration containers and body temperature stabilizing / regulating devices that allow for hands-free activities. [0005] Conventional liquid hydration containers, such as water bottles, canteens and thermoses, have been designed and used to for the most part as a delivery system for needed body re-hydration during exercise or other activities. Container enhancements that are represented in U.S. Pat. No. 5,409,151 to Freimark and U.S. Pat. No. 4,852,781 to Shurnick, et al, introduce...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/00A45F3/12A45F3/16A45F3/20A45F5/00A61F7/02
CPCA45F3/20A45F2003/007A61F2007/0231A61F2007/0009A61F7/02
Inventor BUTLER, SUSAN L.HUSKEY, KELLY J.PHILLIPS, RICHARD S.
Owner BUTLER SUSAN L
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