Free flowing bottle

Abstract

A glass bottle with improved pouring characteristics. In some embodiments the bottle can hold pressurized liquid. The bottle includes a neck with a non-circular cross section. The cross sectional shape of the neck is adapted and configured to provide less turbulence in the liquid being poured out of the bottle, and further to assist in separating the in flow of single phase liquid from the turbulent mixed flow of two phase, gas-liquid substances.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 122,128, filed Dec. 12, 2009, entitled BOTTLE 1, incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present inventions pertain to a container for liquid, and in particular to a glass bottle for a beverage.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The glass bottle industry has accepted and implemented a standard size bottle known as a “long neck.” This standard was developed for improved marketing and consumer convenience.[0004]Some versions of the bottle include features that address the need to accommodate the pressure of carbonation that brings with it stresses in the bottle walls. In particular, the length of the neck provides for a long cushion of air to absorb the carbonation pressure and manage the stress levels.[0005]However, a drawback of the long, slender neck has been the turbulence created when the internal contents are poured...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]One aspect of some embodiments of the present invention pertains to a glass bottle that permits pouring of the internal contents with less turbulence. In yet other embodiments, the bottle further permits faster pouring.

[0008]One aspect of the present invention pertains to a glass bottle defining an interior for holding a quantity of a pourable substance, a lip defining a cylindrical bore for pouring the substance out of a bottle, and a body with a generally cylindrical base. The bottle further includes a shoulder integral with a body and a neck with a narrow end integrally connecting to the lip and a wider end integrally connecting to the other end of a shoulder. Preferably, the bore is cylindrical about a centerline, and the interior of the body has a plane of symmetry passing through the centerline. The neck defines a non-circular internal flow channel, the cross sectional shape of the flow channel being adapted and configured for efficient intake of air and reduced turbulence in the contents being poured out.

Problems solved by technology

However, a drawback of the long, slender neck has been the turbulence created when the internal contents are poured out.

There can be excessive, turbulent mixing of air (trying to get into the bottle) and liquid (trying to get out of the bottle).

Often, the consumer is dissatisfied with the result, which can include blockage (especially for thicker liquids such as catsup) or frothiness and subsequent decrease in carbonation (such as for carbonated beverages).

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