Multi-compartment drink bottle

Abstract

A multi-compartment drink bottle comprising at least two nipples, at least two end caps and at least one union. Each nipple includes a substantially cylindrical hollow tube having two opposingly disposed ends, a diameter and an external mating surface disposed on each of the two opposingly disposed ends of the nipple. Each end cap includes an internal mating surface. Each union includes a substantially cylindrical hollow tube having two opposingly disposed ends, a diameter and a dividing wall disposed within the hollow tube, isolating material connection between the two opposingly disposed ends of the union. The diameter of the hollow tube of a union is substantially the same as the diameter of the hollow tube of a nipple. In use, each end of the union is mated with a nipple which is in turn mated with an end cap such that a plurality of cylindrical drink compartments is formed.

Description

PRIORITY CLAIM AND RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This divisional patent application claims the benefit of priority from provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 61 / 769,181 filed on Feb. 25, 2013, non-provisional application U.S. Ser. No. 14 / 188,852 filed Feb. 25, 2014. Each of said applications is incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. The Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention is directed generally to a multi-compartment bottle. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a multi-compartment drink bottle having a generally cylindrical and featureless inner wall and surfaces over which drinks or foods are received from the bottle.[0004]2. Background Art[0005]Multi-compartment bottles have been in existence for many years. However, the versatility of such bottles comes into question in daily use due to the following reasons. None of the existing multi-compartment bottles are capable of being accessed for cleaning in ways that are...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a multi-compartment drink bottle with the following technical effects: (a) easy access to drink holding surfaces, flawless design, and easy cleaning; (b) efficient use of space, as the bottle can have compartments arranged in a variety of ways; (c) multi-modal design that allows for easy access and use with little or no change in the bottle's design; and (d) versatility in its uses, as the bottle can have more than two compartments and can be used for a variety of purposes.

Problems solved by technology

However, the versatility of such bottles comes into question in daily use due to the following reasons.

None of the existing multi-compartment bottles are capable of being accessed for cleaning in ways that are convenient to their users.

Conventional multi-compartment bottles are typically characterized by containers which are not easily accessible using cleaning brushes and co-located access points.

Constant or frequent use of bottles can lead to the repetitive need for cleaning.

If conventional bottles are left with standing fluid or water within them, mold, mildew, or bacteria develops and can lead to difficult cleaning and, possibly, health-related problems for the user.

However, due to the design and shape of conventional bottles, comprehensive cleaning is difficult.

Multi-compartment bottles having juxtaposed containers and opposingly disposed access points present challenges in daily use because it is unintuitive the means by which the contents are accessed or the means by which, upon removal, the various parts of the multi-compartment bottles should be placed in a condition to avoid contamination.

Such trapping of materials makes cleaning of the cavity of the body member (24 of Grenell) difficult and causes unhygienic openings of the body member via which a drink or food is retrieved.

Burleigh's container possesses dividing walls integrally constructed with the container and therefore not removable for cleaning.

As each opening is substantially smaller in diameter than the diameter of the container and the container is not capable of being dismantled, cleaning of Burleigh's container presents a bigger challenge than cleaning of the present bottle.

The compartments also come in irregular shapes which are more challenging to clean than the compartments of the present container.

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