Carabiner bottle closure

Abstract

A closure for removably sealing a container and for attaching to external articles having an external hooking device. The closure includes a container cap configured to removably engage the container and having a strip engaging portion formed proximate an end of the cap. The closure includes an attachment member that has a resilient hooking strip extending from the lid to define a hooking aperture therebetween. The attachment member has a cap engaging portion formed adjacent an end thereof and releasably engaged to the strip engaging portion. The engaging portions are configured such that the cap engaging portion is releasable from engagement by applying disengaging force upon any portion of the hooking strip.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001](Not Applicable)STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002](Not Applicable)BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to field of a container closures and carabiner bottle caps that can be removably attached to external articles. The attachment member may be configured to be openable for detaching the closure from the external articles by applying downward pressure upon any portion thereof.[0004]Portable containers such as bottles for containing drinking water, beverage, or other small articles are commonly used in everyday life in various circumstances. Many people carry such containers with them for repeated use, treating those as part of their personal belongings. Most of such portable containers are, however, not designed or structured to be attachable to other objects. So, for carrying them after use, one has to keep holding them with a hand or retain them in another bigger container such as a back...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0013]The attachment member may further comprise a supporting strip extended between the hooking strip and the top lid, a raised ridge formed on the supporting strip and the inner surface of the hooking strip, and a cavity formed therebetween, all for the purpose of providing structural rigidity and sustainability to the hooking strip.

Problems solved by technology

Most of such portable containers are, however, not designed or structured to be attachable to other objects.

Having to hand-carry such portable containers all the time would be very inconvenient, and further, susceptible to potential loss due to forgetfulness.

Carrying them in another bag is inconvenient too because in many occasions people do not find a separate bag for retaining them in the first place, and also, even if they do, there is a risk of accidental spillage to contaminate other articles in the bag.

If, however, such carabiner-type attachment means is made of light and flexible material commonly used for the container cap for reducing cost and weight, there may be a risk that the section adjacent the openable gate in a typical carabiner, which is usually configured to permit the gate opened under force directed to only one direction, may collapse under oppositely directed force to unintentionally let the gate opened.

One disadvantage in using many of prior art bottle caps utilizing carabiner-type attachments is that two-handed operation is typically required.

Such two-handed operation may be undesirable during outdoor activities such as hiking or mountain climbing.

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