Detachable Funnel For Water Bottles

Abstract

A detachable funnel apparatus for use with a container has an open wide end, an open narrow end, and sidewalls connecting the open wide end to the open narrow end whereby materials poured into the open end pass through the sidewalls and out the open narrow end when the detachable funnel apparatus is coupled to the container. The funnel is configured to removably affix to the container when stored by a coupling mechanism on the inside of the funnel such as a ring snap to create a snap connection between the funnel and a neck ring on the container or threads to connect to the threads on the container normally used by the cap of the container.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to bottled water containers, and more particularly to a detachable funnel assembly for use with bottled water containers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There has been an explosion in bottled water use in the United States, driven in large measure by marketing designed to convince the public of bottled water's purity and safety, and capitalizing on public concern about tap water quality. Health conscience consumers of bottled water have become increasingly interested in adding nutritional supplements to their bottled water, such as protein powder, energy supplements and vitamin supplements.[0003]Supplements typically come in powdered form and are sold in either large canisters or in single or multiple serving pouches. For large canisters, a scoop is often provided by the manufacturer for the consumer to transfer the powder into a container of water. For pouches, the consumer must pour the powder from the pouch into...

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Problems solved by technology

However, the exercise is more challenging when transferring the powder into a bottled water container.

The small opening of the bottled water container usually results in powder being spilled.

While funnels are a common household item, it is not convenient to carry a funnel to the gym or other locations for the sole purpose of pouring powdered supplements into a bottled water container.

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