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Adaptable container on a belt and belt comprising such a container

a technology of adaptable containers and belts, applied in the field of sports equipment, can solve the problems of muscle aches, muscle aches, and large loss of water from the body, and achieve the effects of improving muscle and physical performance, reducing pain, and improving mobility

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-23
TAN CHIN YEW JOSEPH
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Benefits of technology

The patent is for a container with a removable cap that can prevent liquid from leaking out of it. The container also has a tube or hose that allows someone to hydrate themselves regularly with small amounts of liquid.

Problems solved by technology

A sporting activity can cause a huge loss of water from the body, notably through perspiration.
It is known that dehydration during endurance sports can cause great difficulties for an athlete:A slight dehydration can cause problems such as tendonitis, cramps, muscle aches, digestive problems and kidney stones,A risk of “heat stroke” due to decreased or lack of perspiration and poor cooling of the body,A drop in performance: A 1% loss of body weight due to dehydration decreases the level of muscle and physical performance by 10%, furthermore, severe dehydration can lead to death.
However, it is not always easy to drink from these flasks or canisters while practising the sport.
These flasks or canisters do not allow an athlete to drink small amounts of water regularly and conveniently.Small bag packs containing a water bladder / reservoir, called “camelbaks®” bags, the water bladder / reservoir containing a tube or hose through which an athlete can drink the water.
However, these bag packs are bulky, heavy and not very practical.
These bag packs also cover almost the entire back area of the athlete, trapping heat and raising the body temperature of the athlete, contributing to heat exhaustion and dehydration.

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first embodiment

[0062]FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a device (2) for allowing a user to consume a liquid without interrupting the user's sport activity in accordance with the invention. The device (2), which is typically in the form of a sports belt, comprises a pouch (20) containing a container (not shown) to contain a liquid, notably water, a belt member (10), hereinafter referred to as the belt (10), connected to the pouch (20) for securing the container to the user's waist, and a tube (30) connected to the container for allowing the user to consume the liquid contained in the container. The container can be flexible or rigid. Preferably, the container is flexible as it will then conform to the shape of the back of the user thereby enhancing comfort. The belt (10) is made of an elastic or stretchable material and is also adjustable to ensure a constant snug fit minimizing lateral or vertical movement, thereby minimizing abrasion.

[0063]The assembly of the device (2) is preferably soft and conforms to ...

second embodiment

[0088]Similarly, the pouch (104), itself, contains three openings:[0089]A first opening (not shown) for receiving the container (102) and for removing the container (102) from the pouch (104). In other words, the first opening advantageously allows one to put in the container (102) or to take it out when desired. Thus, in the case of leakage, the container (102) can be removed and easily be replaced by a new container. This first opening can be closed by a button, Velcro, a zip or any other means of the like. In this second embodiment, the first opening is closed or covered by a concealed zipper running alongside the topside of the pouch (104).[0090]A second opening (120) located near or at the bottom of the pouch (104). The second opening of the container and the non-removable heat sealed outlet of the container (118) described above corresponds to this second opening (120) of the pouch (104) as illustrated in FIG. 3.[0091]A third opening (122) which allows the access of the remova...

third embodiment

[0098]In accordance with a third embodiment, the container takes the form of a pouch extended on both sides by a belt. In other words, the pouch constitutes the container and there is no need for a separate container to be contained within the pouch. In this alternative embodiment, the container takes the form of an elongated pouch extended on both ends by a belt and is flexible. The pouch in this embodiment comprises two openings instead of three openings. The first opening is for allowing a liquid to enter and exit the pouch and the second opening is for receiving a tube allowing the user to consume the liquid contained in the pouch. There is no third opening as there is no need to receive or remove any container. The pouch also comprises a cap as described above which is removably attached to the first opening for preventing the liquid from exiting the first opening when the cap is attached thereto. The cap can be a one way valve cap.

[0099]Similar to the second embodiment of the ...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a device for allowing a user to consume a liquid without interrupting the user's sport activity. The device comprises a container for containing a liquid, a belt member connected to the container for securing the container to the user's waist, and a tube connected to the container for allowing the user to consume the liquid contained in the container.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the field of equipment for sports. More particularly but not exclusively, it relates to a device for allowing a user to consume or drink a liquid without interrupting the user's sports activity.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]The following discussion of the background to the invention is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. However, it should be appreciated that the discussion is not an acknowledgment or admission that any of the material referred to was published, known or part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction as at the priority date of the application.[0003]A sporting activity can cause a huge loss of water from the body, notably through perspiration. It is known that dehydration during endurance sports can cause great difficulties for an athlete:[0004]A slight dehydration can cause problems such as tendonitis, cramps, muscle aches, digestive problems and kidney stones,[00...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/20A45F3/00
CPCA45F3/005A45F3/20A45F3/16A45F2003/166
Inventor TAN CHIN YEW, JOSEPH
Owner TAN CHIN YEW JOSEPH