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Beverage Packaging Configuration with a Short Fill Level for Mixed Drinks

a beverage and configuration technology, applied in the field of beverage container packaging, can solve problems such as not being able to achieve proper measurement and distribution

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-02-26
GOLD SCOTT D
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Benefits of technology

The invention provides a solution to the problem of needing to transport a dispensing apparatus and a separate cup or glass to mix beverages together. It also allows for proper measurement and distribution of mixed beverages that vary in volume.

Problems solved by technology

Furthermore, where the mix beverage containers vary in volume, the volumetric dispenser disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,181,781 would not allow for proper measurement and distribution.

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[0037]FIG. 5a illustrates base and mix beverage containers for use in the inventive configuration, whereby there is one mix beverage container 500 and two base beverage containers 505, 510. The mix beverage is indicated by lines up-and-down. Base beverage containers 505, 510 are each filled up to short fill level 555 (which may be marked with a short fill line or marking, but a marking is not required), leaving region 550 between short fill level 555 and top fill boundary 527 (which may be marked with a top fill line or other indicator on the container) unfilled. The base beverage is indicated by lines side-to-side. In this embodiment, there are no markings on any of the mix beverage containers and base beverage containers.

[0038]FIG. 5b is a second illustration of the second embodiment of FIG. 5a after adding mix beverage from the mix beverage container 500 to the first base beverage container 505. The mixed drink in the first base beverage container is indicated by lines up-and-dow...

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[0039]FIG. 6a illustrates base and mix beverage containers for use in the inventive configuration, whereby there are two mix beverage containers 600601 and six base beverage containers 605, 610, 615, 620, 625, 630. This embodiment illustrates an example of a package that contains more than one mix beverage container 600601 that are poured into the base beverage containers, without requiring a marking on any of the mix beverage containers or base beverage containers 605, 610, 615, 620, 625, 630. As shown in FIGS. 6b-6d, the first mix beverage 602 is simply poured from the first mix beverage container 601 into the second mix beverage container 600 so that the ratio of the first mix beverage to the second mix beverage is automatically correct, before the mixture of mix beverages is poured into each of the base beverage containers 605, 610, 615, 620, 625, 630 to create a proportional and reproducible mixed drink without requiring any markings for measuring.

[0040]The mix beverage is indi...

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[0045]FIG. 7a illustrates base and mix beverage containers for use in the inventive configuration, whereby there are two mix beverage containers 700, 701 which may contain different mix beverages, and six base beverage containers 705, 710, 715, 720, 725, 730. The base beverage is indicated by lines side-to-side. The first mix beverage container 701 is full, as indicated by the lines diagonal. The second mix beverage container 700 is full, as indicated by the lines up-and-down. This embodiment is another example of having more than one mix beverage container in the packaging configuration. The mix beverage containers can be different sizes and contain different mix beverages from the other mix beverage container or containers, so long as each mix beverage is substantially proportionally distributed among the base beverage containers to create a reproducible mixed drink. For example, if there are five base beverage containers and two mix beverage containers, the first being a 200 mL b...

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Abstract

Disclosed herein is a beverage packaging configuration whereby mix and base beverages are packaged in a single package, and the base beverage containers are not filled completely with the base beverage. The space within each base beverage container remaining above the base beverage volume provides space in the base container for the correct proportion of at least one mix beverage to be poured into the base beverage container to create a reproducible mixed drink. One exemplary embodiment provides for a single mix beverage container which contains a volume of mix beverage equally divisible between the volume remaining in a plurality of base beverage containers. Another exemplary embodiment includes more than one mix beverage container which may contain different mix beverages. This invention removes the necessity of transporting a dispensing apparatus, such as a shot glass or volumetric dispenser or measuring glass, and also removes the need for a separate cup or glass in which to mix the base and mix beverages together, as provided in U.S. Pat. No. 8,181,781.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure relates to the packaging of beverage containers, and in particular to the packaging of multiple beverage containers in a single package, such as alcohol and base beverage, wherein the different beverages are packaged separately, to be mixed together and consumed as a reproducible mixed drink.BACKGROUND[0002]It is known at the present time to package, sell, and store beverages containers as used in the invention herein. The field of relevant of art includes the packaging of alcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages, natural fruit drinks, and other drinks that may or may not be carbonated or perishable. Also relevant to this invention is the packaging and storage of multiple beverages and the transporting of those beverages together. Consumers of mixed drinks commonly purchase two or more items separately, such as a 2 L bottle of cola and a 750 mL bottle of liquor, transport the separate items in separate packages, and then consume th...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D77/22
CPCB65D77/22B65D21/0202B65D25/56B65D81/3205A23L2/00A23L2/52B65B3/00C12G3/06
Inventor GOLD, SCOTT D.
Owner GOLD SCOTT D