Disposable plastic bottle having one or more receptacles for storing and discharging additives into beverages and method for fabricating the same

Abstract

A disposable plastic bottle that includes a receptacle formed in a plastic casing having an outside surface and an inside surface that defines a volume for holding a beverage. The receptacle includes (a) an internal seal that protrudes inward from the inside surface of the plastic casing into the volume for holding the beverage and (b) an external surface that is substantially flush or protrudes slightly outward from the outside surface of the plastic casing and that is exposed through the plastic casing and configured to directly receive an external pressure.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to a disposable plastic bottle, and more particularly, to a disposable plastic bottle, and a method for making the same, having one or more receptacles formed therein for storing and discharging when desired one or more additives into a beverage contained within the plastic bottle.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]The field of personalized nutrition is becoming very popular. It is now possible for an individual to develop a personalized nutrition plan that includes specific ingredients and / or supplements (hereafter generically referred to as “additives”); each designed to achieve specific goal(s) and / or effects. For example, it is now possible for an individual to consult with a nutrition specialist and / or doctor, have a DNA test performed, and / or conduct their own research. Based on one or more of these inputs, a customized nutrition plan, including one or more dosage formula(s) including one or more addit...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a disposable plastic bottle with a receptacle for adding flavor or other additives to the beverage inside. The receptacle is made in the plastic casing of the bottle and includes an internal seal and an external surface that can be directly accessed by the consumer. The receptacle is designed to be less prone to rupture and can be easily molded in the manufacturing process. The receptacle can contain various additives such as flavor, antioxidants, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, minerals, extracts, caffeine, or other energy supplements. By providing these additives in this easy and inexpensive way, beverage providers can offer consumers a wide variety of customizable beverage products.

Problems solved by technology

The problem with this solution is that the flavor packet is prone to accidental rupture since the entire flavor packet protrudes outward from external surface of the bottle.

The problem with the latter two approaches is two-fold.

First, it is difficult to fabricate and fill the flavor tubes / blisters inside the bottle.

Second, it is sometimes difficult to rupture the flavor tubes / blisters because pressure has to be applied through the external casing of the plastic bottle.

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