Beverage container carrier

Abstract

A beverage container carrier includes a frustoconical ring including an open upper rim and an open lower rim narrower than the upper rim. A closable sleeve secured to the upper rim includes an overlapping portion and a closure mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion. The closure mechanism is configured to releasably secure the closable sleeve in a closed position. A strap is connected to the closable sleeve. At least one pouch is secured to the closable sleeve.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 601,787, filed November 22, 2023, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Background Technology

[0002] Various types of drinking containers are used to hold liquids or beverages for drinking as needed. Some containers may include a drinking opening located in the lid, through which the beverage can be taken, for example by tilting the container or by using a straw. Different types of drinking containers with different form factors are known. More and more consumers carry beverages to ensure they stay hydrated throughout the day. However, while reusable beverage containers are becoming increasingly popular, they are often cumbersome to carry, especially when engaging in activities such as hiking, brisk walking, or traveling. Beverage containers can be carried in backpacks or similar items, but this limits their accessibility for regular beverage intake, and there is a risk of spillage if the container tipps over, for example, in a backpack or bag. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In one aspect, the technology relates to a beverage container carrier comprising: a truncated conical ring including an open upper edge and an open lower edge narrower than the upper edge; a closable sleeve fixed to the upper edge, wherein the closable sleeve includes an overlapping portion and a closure mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion, wherein the closure mechanism is configured to releasably secure the closable sleeve in a closed position; a strip connected to the closable sleeve; and at least one bag fixed to the closable sleeve. In one example, a gap is formed between the overlapping portion and the truncated conical ring when the closable sleeve is in the closed position. In another example, the closure mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​fastener. In yet another example, the closure mechanism includes a hook-and-loop fastener. In still another example, at least one bag is a closed bag.

[0004] In another example of the above aspects, at least one bag is an open bag. In the example, at least one bag comprises multiple bags. In another example, multiple bags are stacked. In yet another example, the beverage container carrier further includes a pair of loops secured to the upper portion of a closable sleeve, and wherein the strip includes a pair of hooks engaging with the pair of loops. In yet another example, the pair of hooks engages with the pair of loops in a releasable manner.

[0005] In another example of the above, both the closable sleeve and the truncated conical ring are configured to receive beverage containers in a removable manner.

[0006] In another aspect, the technology relates to a portable drinking system comprising a beverage container and a carrier. The beverage container includes a body and a handle fixed to the body. The body includes a truncated conical waist. The carrier includes a truncated conical ring having an open upper edge and an open lower edge narrower than the upper edge; and a closable sleeve fixed to the truncated conical ring, wherein the closable sleeve includes an overlapping portion and a closure mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion, wherein the closure mechanism is configured to releasably secure the closable sleeve in a closed position; wherein, when the beverage container is received within the carrier: the truncated conical ring engages with the truncated conical waist, the upper portion of the body extends above the open upper edge and is surrounded by the closable sleeve, the overlapping portion extends through the space defined by the handle and the body, and the lower portion of the body extends below the open lower edge. In one example, the carrier includes a pair of loops secured to a closable sleeve, and the portable drinking system further includes a strap comprising a pair of hooks engaging with the loops. In another example, the portable drinking system further includes at least one bag secured to the closable sleeve. In yet another example, the at least one bag comprises multiple bags. In still another example, the multiple bags are stacked.

[0007] In another example of the above aspects, the plurality of bags includes at least one open bag and at least one closed bag. In this example, the closure mechanism includes at least one of a snap-fit ​​fastener and a hook-and-loop fastener. In another example, the pair of hooks is releasable. In yet another example, the strap is adjustable.

[0008] This overview is provided to present a range of ideas in a simplified form, which will be further described in detail below. This overview is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Examples of non-limiting and non-exhaustive approaches are described with reference to the following figures.

[0010] Figure 1A A front perspective perspective view of an example portable drinking system with a beverage container and a container carrier is depicted.

[0011] Figure 1B A rear-view perspective view of an example portable drinking system with a beverage container and a container carrier is depicted.

[0012] Figure 1C An exploded perspective view of an example portable drinking system with a beverage container and a container carrier is depicted.

[0013] Figure 2AA front perspective view of an example container carrier in its closed position is depicted.

[0014] Figure 2B A rear perspective view of an example container carrier in its closed position is depicted.

[0015] Figure 3A The operation of a method for securing a beverage container to a container carrier, based on an example, is described.

[0016] Figure 3B Depicting in Figure 3A Following this operation, follow the example to fix the beverage container to the container carrier.

[0017] Figure 3C Depicting in Figure 3B Following this operation, follow the example to fix the beverage container to the container carrier. Detailed Implementation

[0018] In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description, and specific embodiments or examples are illustrated by way of illustration. These aspects may be combined, other aspects may be utilized, and structural changes may be made without departing from this disclosure. Examples may be practiced as methods, systems, or apparatuses. Therefore, the following detailed description should not be construed as limiting, and the scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0019] More and more consumers are carrying their own beverages to ensure they stay hydrated throughout the day. Many of these consumers do not want to use wasteful, single-use, disposable containers. Therefore, reusable beverage containers are becoming increasingly desirable. However, despite their growing popularity, these containers are often cumbersome to carry, especially when engaging in activities such as hiking, brisk walking, or traveling. Beverage containers can be carried in backpacks or similar items, but this limits their accessibility for regular beverage intake, and there is a risk of spillage if the container, for example, tipps over in a backpack or bag.

[0020] This document describes a beverage container (examples of which may be described as reusable or disposable vessels, jugs, mugs, etc.). The beverage container can be any of a variety of shape factors and may include components such as a lid, straw, drinking spout (which may be closable or fixed), handle, surface texture, cap, etc. The beverage container may be sold separately or with a matching container carrier. The carrier is designed to free the user's hands during transport of the beverage container within it. Additionally, the carrier may include several features that increase its practicality, potentially allowing the user to replace a wallet or purse with the carrier. Such features may include one or more pouches, hooks, or hanging elements for carrying smartphones, credit cards, glasses or sunglasses, keys, lip balm, sunscreen, etc. In the example, the carrier may have a carrying strap useful for allowing the drinking system to be worn on the arm or shoulder or wrapped around the waist like a belt. The carrier may be designed to expose part of the beverage container's body. This can be for aesthetic purposes only, and also allows beverage containers to rest on their own stable base or be inserted into a car beverage holder without having to remove the beverage container from the carrier itself.

[0021] Figure 1A A front perspective perspective view of an example portable drinking system 10 having a beverage container 100 and a container carrier 200 is depicted. Figure 1B A rear-view perspective view of an example portable drinking system 10 is depicted. Figure 1C An exploded perspective view of an example portable drinking system 10 is depicted. It is also described... Figures 1A to 1C Container 100 may be an insulated, durable, oversized mug manufactured and sold by PMI in Seattle, Washington, under the brand name STANLEY, and referred to as Quencher or Quencher 2.0. Other configurations are conceivable and should not be considered limiting. In this form factor, container 100 includes a body 102 having an upper portion 104, a lower portion 106, and a truncated conical waist 108. The truncated conical waist 108 connects the larger diameter upper portion 104 to the relatively smaller diameter lower portion 106 and provides a feature for engagement with carrier 200, as described in more detail below. The upper portion 104 may include a lid 110, cap, or other container sealing structure to which it is attached, and the upper portion 104 is substantially surrounded by and housed within carrier 200. The handle 112, which may be D-shaped, C-shaped, or some other shape factor, may protrude from the body 102, for example from the upper part 104.

[0022] An example of the carrier 200 is described in more detail below; however, typically, a carrier for a beverage container may include a carrier body 202 that includes a closable sleeve 204. The body 202 and the closable sleeve 204 may include form factors capable of engaging with a suitable container. In the case of the carrier 200, the carrier also includes a truncated conical ring 206 sized to engage with the truncated conical waist 108 of the container 100. This engagement helps prevent the container 100 from being pulled through the carrier 200 from below. In the example, the truncated conical ring 206 may be an integral lower converging portion of the closable sleeve 204, or it may be a separate component, for example, fixed to the closable sleeve 204 via stitching, a strong adhesive, or the like. The closable sleeve 204 includes an overlapping portion 208 that includes one or more fasteners 210 (examples of which are discussed below) for securing the closable sleeve 204 around the upper portion 104 of the container 100. In this example, the carrier 200 also includes at least one bag 212 and other features to increase its usability. Finally, a strip 214 can be attached to the carrier 200, as described below. The strip 214... Figure 2B As depicted in Figure 2C in a fractured form, it can be secured to the carrier body 202 via one or more detachable hooks 214a.

[0023] Figure 2A A front perspective view of an example container carrier 200 in a closed position is depicted. Figure 2B A rear perspective view of an example container carrier 200 in its closed position is depicted. It is also described... Figures 2A to 2BAs described above, the carrier 200 may include a carrier body 202, which includes at least a closable sleeve 204 and a truncated conical ring 206. The carrier body 202 may be made of a strong fabric to prevent tearing or ripping. In the example, the material used for the carrier body 202 (including either or both of the closable sleeve 204 and the truncated conical ring 206) may be made wholly or partially of polyester, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), or other materials. For example, for aesthetic, visibility, or other purposes, the outer wall 216 and inner wall 218 of the carrier body 202 may use different types of TPU coatings, and either or both of the outer wall 216 and inner wall 218 may be printed or sewn with various decorative designs, colors, etc. An edge joint 220 may be formed around one or more edges of the carrier body 202 using nylon or other materials. The edge joint 220 may include a different color than, for example, the outer wall 216 or inner wall 218, and may display reflective properties or other visual features. The edge joint 220 can be secured to the material of the carrier body 202 using stitching and / or a strong adhesive. The edge joint 220 can reduce friction at the edges of the walls 216, 218, thereby preventing wear or other damage to the edges.

[0024] The overlapping portion 208 can be smaller than the corresponding overall size of the closable sleeve 204. This allows the overlapping portion 208 to pass through the space defined by the handle and body of the beverage container, as described elsewhere herein. Unlike the lower edge 204a of the closable sleeve 204, the overlapping portion 208 is not connected to the truncated conical ring 206. Therefore, when in the closed position, a lower gap 222 is formed between the overlapping portion 208 and the truncated conical ring 206, which allows the lower portion of the beverage container's handle to pass through. The smaller size also forms an upper gap 224, which allows the upper portion of the handle to pass through. Figure 2A and Figure 2B In the example carrier 200 depicted, the fastener 210 can be one or more snap-fit ​​fasteners or hook-and-loop fasteners, such as VELCRO. TM The mating pad. Zippers, strong magnets, or other closure elements are also conceivable.

[0025] The availability of the carrier 200 is increased by including one or more outer bags 212. In this example, multiple bags 212a, 212b, 212c, 212d are depicted in a stacked configuration; in this context, "stacked" means two or more bags 212 fixed to each other or one on top of another. Although any of the bags 212 can be sized according to the needs or expectations of a particular application, certain examples are provided herein for illustrative purposes. For example, bag 212a may be sized to accept a smartphone, while bag 212b may be sized to accept one or more cards, such as business cards, debit or credit cards, ID cards, key cards, etc. Bag 212c may be sized to accept lip balm tubes, mascara tubes, eyeliner tubes, pens, or other elongated items. Each of bags 212a, 212b, and 212c can be defined as a "closed" bag because each bag includes a bottom wall 226 that closes the bottom of each bag 212a, 212b, and 212c, thereby preventing objects from sliding through it. Bag 212d is another stackable bag. However, bag 212d can be defined as an "open" bag because its bottom portion 228 is open. The open bottom portion 228 allows long items, such as a pair of sunglasses or eyeglass frames, to pass completely through bag 212d and thus hang on bag 212d. Other sizes and dimensions of open or closed bags are also conceivable for holding other items. Bag 212 can be made of the same material as (or a different material from) the carrier body 202 and can be fixed to the carrier body by sewing, ultrasonic welding, etc., or separated from adjacent bags.

[0026] Another bag is also depicted, in this case a stretch mesh bag 212e with a closed bottom, which can be used for various accessories as needed or desired. In this case, the stretch mesh bag 212e is positioned near and below the hook 230, which can be used to secure the key ring to the carrier 200. If needed, the key on the key ring can be placed in the stretch mesh bag 212e to reduce its impact. The strip 214 can be secured to one or more loops 232 via the hook 214a, which can be made of webbing material such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other materials. The loops 232 can be secured to the carrier body 202 by stitching, adhesive, or both stitching and adhesive.

[0027] Figure 3A An example method for securing a beverage container 100 to a container carrier 200 is described. Figure 3B Depicting in Figure 3A The example method involves fixing the beverage container 100 to the container carrier 200 after the operation. Figure 3C Depicting in Figure 3B The operation following this step involves securing the beverage container 100 to the container carrier 200 using an example method. The carrier 200 can be configured to receive a container 100 of a suitable configuration. Considerations for such a configuration may include, but are not limited to, ensuring that the minimum diameter of the truncated conical ring 206 is sufficiently smaller than the diameter of the upper portion 104 (e.g., in this case, the widest portion of the beverage container 100), which prevents the container 100 from being pulled through the carrier 200. Further considerations for such a configuration include dimensionalizing the overlapping portion 208 to pass within the space defined by the handle 112 and the body 102 of the beverage container 100. Other considerations for a suitable configuration are contemplated, and these considerations may include compatible material selection, other dimensional aspects of the carrier 200 (e.g., overall height), compatible fasteners, etc.

[0028] exist Figure 3A In the open position, the carrier 200 is not engaged with the corresponding fastener 210a on the closable sleeve 204. For illustrative purposes, the beverage container 100 can be positioned along the beverage container axis A. B Limited, and the carrier 200 can be determined by the carrier axis A. C Limitations. To insert the beverage container 100 into the carrier 200, the lower portion 106 of the beverage container 100 is first inserted approximately into the carrier body 100, passing through the open lower portion of the truncated conical ring 206. Upon full insertion, the truncated conical waist 108 engages with the truncated conical ring 206, and the two axes A... B A C Basically aligned. When fully inserted, for example... Figure 3B As depicted, the overlapping portion 208 is substantially aligned with the opening between the container body 102 and the handle 112. Subsequently, as... Figure 3C As depicted, the overlapping portion 208 can be slightly bent or deformed and pass through the opening of the handle 112. Once passed through, the fastener 210 on the overlapping portion 208 can engage with the corresponding fastener 210a on the carrier body 202, thereby securing the carrier 200 around the container 100.

[0029] This disclosure describes some examples of the present technology with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which only a few possible examples of possible examples are shown. However, other aspects may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein. Rather, these examples are provided to make this disclosure exhaustive and complete, and to fully convey the scope of possible examples to those skilled in the art. Any number of features of the different examples described herein may be combined into a single example, and alternative examples having fewer or more features than all those described herein are possible. Furthermore, as used herein and in the claims, the phrase “at least one of element A, element B, or element C” is intended to mean any of the following: element A, element B, element C, elements A and B, elements A and C, elements B and C, and elements A, B, and C. It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular examples only and is not intended to be limiting. It must be noted that, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” as used herein include plural indicators. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand the extent conveyed by terms such as “approximately” or “substantially” depending on the measurement techniques used herein. In cases where those skilled in the art may not clearly define or understand the extent of such terms, terms such as “approximately” or “substantially” should be interpreted as positive or negative by ten percent.

[0030] Similarly, when the operations of a process are disclosed, these operations are described for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit this disclosure to a specific sequence of operations. For example, operations may be performed in different orders, two or more operations may be performed simultaneously, additional operations may be performed, and the disclosed operations may be excluded without departing from this disclosure. Furthermore, each operation may be performed via one or more sub-operations. The disclosed process may be repeated.

[0031] Although specific aspects have been described herein, the scope of this technology is not limited to these specific aspects. Those skilled in the art will recognize other aspects or improvements within the scope of this technology. Therefore, specific structures, actions, or operations are disclosed only as illustrative aspects. The scope of this technology is defined by the appended claims and any equivalents thereof. Examples of this disclosure can be described in terms of the following aspects.

[0032] Aspect 1. A beverage container carrier comprising: a truncated conical ring including an open upper edge and an open lower edge narrower than the upper edge; a closable sleeve fixed to the upper edge, wherein the closable sleeve includes an overlapping portion and a closure mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion, wherein the closure mechanism is configured to releasably secure the closable sleeve in a closed position; a strip connected to the closable sleeve; and at least one bag fixed to the closable sleeve.

[0033] Aspect 2. The beverage container carrier according to aspect 1, wherein when the closable sleeve is in the closed position, a gap is formed between the overlapping portion and the truncated conical ring.

[0034] Aspect 3. The beverage container carrier according to any one of Aspects 1 to 2, wherein the closing mechanism includes a snap-fit ​​fastener.

[0035] Aspect 4. The beverage container carrier according to any one of aspects 1 to 3, wherein the closing mechanism includes a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0036] Aspect 5. The beverage container carrier according to any one of aspects 1 to 4, wherein at least one bag is a closed bag.

[0037] Aspect 6. The beverage container carrier according to any one of Aspects 1 to 5, wherein at least one bag is an open bag.

[0038] Aspect 7. The beverage container carrier according to any one of aspects 1 to 6, wherein at least one bag comprises a plurality of bags.

[0039] Aspect 8. The beverage container carrier according to aspect 7, wherein multiple bags are stacked.

[0040] Aspect 9. The beverage container carrier according to any one of aspects 1 to 8 further includes a pair of ring-shaped members fixed to the upper portion of the closable sleeve, wherein the strip includes a pair of hook-shaped members engaging with the pair of ring-shaped members.

[0041] Aspect 10. The beverage container carrier according to aspect 9, wherein the pair of hook-shaped members and the pair of ring-shaped members are releasably engaged.

[0042] Aspect 11. A beverage container carrier according to any one of aspects 1 to 10, wherein both the closable sleeve and the truncated conical ring are configured to receive the beverage container in a removable manner.

[0043] Aspect 12. A portable drinking system comprising a beverage container and a carrier, the beverage container including a body and a handle fixed to the body, the body including a truncated conical waist, the carrier including: a truncated conical ring including an open upper edge and an open lower edge narrower than the upper edge; and a closable sleeve fixed to the truncated conical ring, wherein the closable sleeve includes an overlapping portion and a closure mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion, wherein the closure mechanism is configured to releasably secure the closable sleeve in a closed position; wherein, when the beverage container is received within the carrier: the truncated conical ring engages with the truncated conical waist, an upper portion of the body extends above the open upper edge and is surrounded by the closable sleeve, the overlapping portion extends through a space defined by the handle and the body, and a lower portion of the body extends below the open lower edge.

[0044] Aspect 13. The portable drinking system according to aspect 12, wherein the carrier includes a pair of ring-shaped members fixed to a closable sleeve, and wherein the portable drinking system further includes a strip including a pair of hook-shaped members engaging with the pair of ring-shaped members.

[0045] Aspect 14. The portable drinking system according to aspect 13, wherein the pair of hooks are releasable.

[0046] Aspect 15. The portable drinking system according to any one of aspects 13 to 14, wherein the strip is adjustable.

[0047] Aspect 16. The portable drinking system according to any one of aspects 12 to 13 further includes at least one bag secured to a closable sleeve.

[0048] Aspect 17. The portable drinking system according to aspect 16, wherein at least one bag comprises a plurality of bags.

[0049] Aspect 18. The portable drinking system according to aspect 17, wherein multiple bags are stacked.

[0050] Aspect 19. The portable drinking system according to aspect 16, wherein the plurality of bags includes at least one open bag and at least one closed bag.

[0051] Aspect 20. The portable drinking system according to any one of aspects 12 to 19, wherein the closing mechanism includes at least one of a snap-fit ​​fastener and a hook-and-loop fastener.

Claims

1. A beverage container carrier, comprising: A truncated conical ring, the truncated conical ring including an open upper edge and an open lower edge narrower than the upper edge; A closable sleeve is fixed to the upper edge, wherein the closable sleeve includes an overlapping portion and a closing mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion, wherein the closing mechanism is configured to releasably fix the closable sleeve in a closed position; A strip, the strip being connected to the closable sleeve; and At least one bag, said at least one bag being secured to said closable sleeve.

2. The beverage container carrier according to claim 1, wherein, When the closable sleeve is in the closed position, a gap is formed between the overlapping portion and the truncated conical ring.

3. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein, The closing mechanism includes snap-fit ​​fasteners.

4. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The closing mechanism includes a hook-and-loop fastener.

5. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The at least one bag is a closed bag.

6. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The at least one bag is an open bag.

7. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The at least one bag includes multiple bags.

8. The beverage container carrier according to claim 7, wherein, The multiple bags are stacked.

9. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising a pair of ring-shaped members fixed to the upper portion of the closable sleeve, wherein, The strip includes a pair of hooks that engage with the pair of loops.

10. The beverage container carrier according to claim 9, wherein, The pair of hook-shaped members and the pair of loop-shaped members are releasably engaged.

11. The beverage container carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, Both the closable sleeve and the truncated conical ring are configured to receive beverage containers in a removable manner.

12. A portable drinking system, comprising: A beverage container, the beverage container including a body and a handle fixed to the body, the body including a truncated conical waist; The support member includes: A truncated conical ring, the truncated conical ring including an open upper edge and an open lower edge narrower than the upper edge; and A closable sleeve is fixed to the truncated conical ring, wherein the closable sleeve includes an overlapping portion and a closure mechanism at least partially disposed on the overlapping portion, wherein the closure mechanism is configured to releasably fix the closable sleeve in a closed position; Wherein, when the beverage container is received within the carrier: The truncated conical ring engages with the truncated conical waist. The upper portion of the body extends above the open upper edge and is surrounded by the closable sleeve. The overlapping portion extends through the space defined by the handle and the body, and The lower portion of the body extends below the open lower edge.

13. The portable drinking system according to claim 12, wherein, The carrier includes a pair of ring-shaped members fixed to the closable sleeve, and the portable drinking system further includes a strip with a pair of hook-shaped members engaging with the pair of ring-shaped members.

14. The portable drinking system according to claim 13, wherein, The pair of hooks are releasable.

15. The portable drinking system according to any one of claims 13 to 14, wherein, The strip is adjustable.

16. The portable drinking system according to any one of claims 12 to 13, further comprising at least one bag secured to the closable sleeve.

17. The portable drinking system according to claim 16, wherein, The at least one bag includes multiple bags.

18. The portable drinking system according to claim 17, wherein, The multiple bags are stacked.

19. The portable drinking system according to claim 16, wherein, The plurality of bags includes at least one open bag and at least one closed bag.

20. The portable drinking system according to any one of claims 12 to 19, wherein, The closing mechanism includes at least one of a snap-fit ​​fastener and a hook-and-loop fastener.

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