Closure cap for mounting on a liquid container

Abstract

A closure cap, preferably a screw closure cap, for mounting on a liquid container includes at least a preferably recloseable pouring opening, a receiving element for receiving at least one dispensing body, e.g. a tablet, wherein the receiving element is permeable to a liquid so as to allow the at least one dispensing body to come into contact with the liquid, and an opening for introducing the at least one dispensing body into a receiving volume or for removing it from the receiving volume. In an operating state of the closure cap, the receiving element can be brought through the opening both from the receiving volume into a loading position for changing the dispensing body and also into the receiving volume to a dispensing position.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a closure cap, preferably a screw cap, for mounting cm a liquid container, preferably a bottle, more preferably a PET bottle, wherein the closure cap at least comprises[0002]a preferably recloseable spout opening,[0003]a receiving element for receiving at least one dispensing body, preferably at least one tablet, wherein the receiving element is permeable to a liquid in order to allow the at least, one dispensing body to come into contact with the liquid,[0004]an opening for introducing the at least one dispensing body into a receiving volume or for removing it from the receiving volume.[0005]The present invention also relates to a dispensing body, preferably a tablet for mixing with a liquid which is situated in a liquid container sealed with the closure cap in accordance with the invention.[0006]The invention finally relates to a system containing at least one closure cap in accordance with the invention and at leas...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The closure cap for liquid containers aims to allow for easy mixing of flavors, nutrients, dietary supplements, and medical compounds in liquids without the limitations of current methods. The design ensures easy handling and prevents dosing issues, allows for the use of natural substances, and avoids the use of chemicals. In summary, the invention provides a more efficient and effective means for adding flavors, nutrients, and medical compounds to liquids.

Problems solved by technology

It is disadvantageous in both cases that the user is fixed to the specific beverage mixture for the entire duration of use of the beverage, i.e. between the start and the end of the consumption of the beverage, which means the user is no longer able to change the flavor during the consumption of the beverage, because the liquid still contained in the bottle only comprises the once selected flavor.

If the user has decided on a non-isotonic beverage for example and wishes to have an isotonic beverage after a specific period of time in which the user has practiced sports, this is also no longer possible with the liquid still present in the bottle.

In the case of preparing the beverage by means of effervescent tablets, the use of chemicals for dissolving the effervescent tablet is required, which means the use of entirely natural substances for preparing the beverage is not possible in this case, which can be regarded as disadvantageous.

It may further occur with respect to effervescent powders and also effervescent tablets that the powder or the tablet is not dissolved completely and portions of the powder or the tablet reach the user's mouth, which is perceived as highly unpleasant.

Incomplete dissolution can also be caused by sub-optimal dosing, especially an excessive concentration of the effervescent powder or tablet.

Maintaining the correct dosage is usually not always easy because the specifically existing quantity of liquid needs to be considered in mixing the powder or the tablet with the liquid, which is usually water.

It is disadvantageous that the container lid can be dropped or lost.

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