Scalable Storage Apparatus

Abstract

An expandable storage system that is scalable so that an individual powder serving can be provided for any number of days by providing an array of interconnected cups with a funnel top.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 622,935 filed Apr. 11, 2012, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This disclosure is related to the field of the storage apparatus. Particularly to storage apparatus that are scalable and useful for transporting powders.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Fitness nutrition is a growing science devoted to making sure the human body has sufficient forms of various raw ingredients before, during, and after exercise. One of the major raw ingredients is proteins and a common source of such proteins are protein powders (specifically whey protein isolate in many cases) which allow for a person engaging in an intense workout to have a source of readily absorbable protein. Further, there are other products that provide for electrolytes and other materials to assist in hydration a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The expandable storage system is a compact, reusable, and scalable way to carry powder to a gym or while traveling. It is designed to easily transfer powder to a small plastic beverage bottle. The technical effects are improved powder carrying and storage options that are convenient and efficient.

Problems solved by technology

However, the portion required for a single workout is generally only a small scoop.

He can carry the bulky original container, and can use the inclusive scoop to measure and then rather awkwardly transfer the measure to the narrow neck of a bottle of water which is generally highly undesirable.

Again the transfer of the powder to the water bottle is awkward, and almost certainly will result in some spillage of the powder since the scoop is often well suited to measurement, but poorly suited for pouring.

While this can result in an easier system and can allow a water bottle that is easier to fill (due to a wider neck than those common on commercial bottled water, for example), it requires the use of a personal water bottle which requires regular cleaning and can often be difficult to transport when travelling.

The transfer of the powder to the bottled water is perhaps less awkward, especially if the bag is sacrificed by cutting one of the corners off the bag, essentially turning the bag into a funnel, but it can be expensive and is not environmentally friendly as it results in the disposal of a large number of plastic bags.

For the commercial / industrial traveler who wishes to maintain his fitness on the road, the problem is exacerbated by the need often to travel lightly and compactly.

Such bags, however, are not made of the most robust material, and so sometimes the rough handling of baggage on the journey results in an inconvenient spillage of the contents.

With some powders, this can be a significant problem as they react with water and can stain or harm other items in the baggage.

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