Accessory and spill-proof cap for bottled beverage

Abstract

A replacement bottle cap with a straw attached is described that is designed to fit standard water, soda, juice, smoothie and commercial drink cap sizes and turn them into sip-able bottles for both children and adults. The children's caps can come with special or customizable design for either boys or girls, while the adult version can come in a variety of stylish cap colors. The cap designs can also be customized with logos and designs for licensed or promotional events, such as sports teams / events, national or religious holidays, concerts, music festivals, etc.

Description

FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates generally to a bottle cap accessory for use with any bottled beverage.[0002]Some commercial water bottles come with a flip top, and still need to be tilted to drink therefrom. Also, if the bottle falls down or tips over, it leaks or the contents can spill. There are some standing-straw caps in the market, but they come fitted to an accompanying bottle that needs to be refilled. There is nothing that is simply a retrofitable accessory device that converts any mass-market, commercial bottled beverage into a spill-proof bottle.[0003]Other solutions attempt to make drinking out of commercial beverage bottles easier with different types of flip-top or pull-up “sport” style caps that come with a short, straw-like mouthpiece. However, these solutions are similarly unable to meet the needs of the consumer because they do not have an extended straw attachment that inserts into the bottle, and therefore, there is no way to drink...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is about a spill-proof bottle cap accessory that can be used to turn any commercial water, soda, or smoothie bottle into a convenient, anti-spill sipping bottle. It has an extendable straw attachment that allows people to drink without having to tilt their heads back or obstruct their vision with a bottle. It is easy to use, lightweight, and can be purchased at any shop or while on the go. It is perfect for athletes, drivers, travelers, children, and parents / caregivers, as it provides a functional sipping bottle that can be easily chosen and used with various beverages. It also eliminates the need for heavy bottles of water or liquid that can spill in people's bags. Overall, this patent provides a convenient and useful solution for people who need to hydrate on the go.

Problems solved by technology

Also, if the bottle falls down or tips over, it leaks or the contents can spill.

There is nothing that is simply a retrofitable accessory device that converts any mass-market, commercial bottled beverage into a spill-proof bottle.

However, these solutions are similarly unable to meet the needs of the consumer because they do not have an extended straw attachment that inserts into the bottle, and therefore, there is no way to drink the contents of the bottle without tilting your head back.

Both require the drinker to tilt the bottle or to fumble with the cap adjustments, which means more potential spills, less safety, and doesn't offer the convenience for drivers or bikers who need to keep their eyes on the road rather than tilting their heads back to drink.

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