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Hydration manifold with adjustable check valve

a check valve and manifold technology, applied in mechanical equipment, functional valve types, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of inability to buy liquid full, difficult filling of flexible bladders, and inability to fill flexible bladders with hot liquids

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-10
BROOKS RYAN +1
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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a personal hydration system and apparatus that allows water to be taken from a threaded water bottle without needing to remove the cap. The system includes a drink manifold with a receptor that creates a tight seal with the bottle, a check valve to allow air into the manifold, and a tube to draw liquid from the bottle. The apparatus includes the drink manifold and check valve, as well as a threaded bottle. This invention allows for easy and convenient hydration on the go.

Problems solved by technology

Flexible bladders are usually only filled with water because of the difficulty in cleaning.
Flexible bladders cannot hold hot liquids because the thin plastic can melt.
Flexible bladders are difficult to fill and cannot be purchased full of liquid.

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[0017]FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the hydration manifold. Hydration manifold 4 includes receptor 8 and hose barb 12 and hose barb 16. Receptor 8 is configured to allow a bottle filled with liquid to be connected with a water tight seal.

[0018]In one embodiment the connection is threaded. Adaptor 20 is configured to form a water tight seal with receptor 8. Barbs 12 and 16 can be connected to a hose forming a water tight seal. In one embodiment receptor 8 and barbs 12 and 16 are all connected in manifold 4 and allow a liquid to flow through the manifold.

[0019]Manifold 4 can be made of any non corrodible material including plastics, aluminum, stainless steel, or any other suitable material. Receptor 8 can form any type of seal with a bottle including being threaded, gasket, compression seal, or any other seal that will form a water tight connection. Barbs 12 and 16 can be configured to form any suitable water tight connection with a hose. This includes clamps, barbs, sealant, a...

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Abstract

Embodiments of the apparatus is a personal hydration apparatus comprising a drink manifold with a receptor configured such that a water tight seal can form between a threaded bottle and the receptor. A check valve is coupled to the drink manifold configure to allow air into manifold and a first tube coupled to the manifold that is configured to allow liquid to be drawn from the threaded bottle. The hydration manifold allows an individual the convenience of using a conventional bottle filled with liquid in a hydration system accessible through a hose.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]For some time people have recognized the need to stay hydrated. Conventionally, many individuals carry drink bottles that contain water or other potable beverages. These bottles are formed from plastic and include a cap. Some conventional drink bottles include a threaded or other neck from which a user drinks fluid contained in the drink bottle after removal of the cap. Additionally, many individuals use water bladders with a bite activated mouth piece. The bladders are usually only filled with water. The bladders are connected to the bite actuated mouthpiece by a hose.[0002]Flexible bladders are usually only filled with water because of the difficulty in cleaning. Flexible bladders cannot hold hot liquids because the thin plastic can melt. Flexible bladders are difficult to fill and cannot be purchased full of liquid. The hydration manifold provides a system that allows a variety of hot and cold drinks to be accessed with a hose and bite activated m...

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IPC IPC(8): F16K21/04
CPCA45F3/18Y10T137/7837
Inventor PETERSON, ANDREW
Owner BROOKS RYAN