Beverage container

Abstract

The utility model discloses a beverage container which is used for containing different beverages at different temperatures. The beverage container includes a cup portion, a removable insulating portion, and a lid. The cup portion and the removable insulating portion may be maintained at separate temperatures. The lid may be engaged with a cup portion having an opening for opening the cup such that a user can drink a beverage contained within the cup portion. A removable insulating portion may be attached to the bottom of the cup portion to receive a can within the insulating portion.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to a container for containing a liquid such as a beverage. More particularly, the present utility model relates to a beverage container. BACKGROUND

[0002] Liquids such as water, tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, soft drinks, hard drinks can be stored or packaged in different containers, for example, sealed cans, bottles or cups, whether hot or cold. When the containers storing the liquids are opened for a period of time, the containers tend to lose the heat or cold of the liquids stored therein. In addition, containers containing hot beverages can become hot due to the heat of the hot beverages being transferred to the walls of the containers, and therefore, it can be inconvenient for people to hold the containers by hand. In another case where the containers contain cold beverages, the containers can be difficult to hold due to the extreme cold. To address these situations, the containers can have a heat-insulating coating to prevent heat loss and keep the beverages at the original temperature for a long time.

[0003] However, these containers have the disadvantage that only one type of beverage can be stored. In addition, the entire beverage is kept at the same temperature depending on whether the container is heat-insulated. This limits the use of the container to a single beverage at a specific temperature. If two people need different beverages or the same beverage at different temperatures, they need to carry two containers to contain the beverages of their respective choices and at the appropriate temperatures. For example, to carry water and soft drinks, different containers (e.g. bottles) need to be carried. In addition, if one person prefers ice-cold soft drinks and the other prefers soft drinks at room temperature, they need different bottles.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a container that can hold different liquids and keep them at different temperatures. SUMMARY

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of the present utility model is to provide a beverage container for containing different beverages and keeping them at different environments.

[0006] According to aspects of the presently disclosed subject matter, a beverage container is disclosed that is configured to hold different beverages at different temperatures. The beverage container includes a cup portion configured to hold a first beverage at a first temperature. The beverage container also includes a detachable insulated portion configured to hold a beverage can that stores a second beverage at a second temperature, wherein the detachable insulated portion is configured to attach to the cup portion from a bottom side of the cup portion. The beverage container also includes a lid configured to engage the cup portion from an upper side of the cup portion, the lid including an opening configured to have an arrangement that exposes the cup portion in an open configuration to enable a user to drink the first beverage, and that seals the cup portion in a closed configuration.

[0007] In suitable cases, the cup portion includes an insulated container configured to minimize heat loss from the first beverage to maintain the first beverage at the first temperature for an extended period of time.

[0008] In suitable cases, the cup portion includes a non-insulated container.

[0009] In suitable cases, the insulated portion can include a double-walled configuration having an inner layer and an outer layer made of an insulating material.

[0010] In suitable cases, the insulated portion includes a single-walled configuration having a layer made of an insulating material.

[0011] In suitable cases, the first temperature and the second temperature can be the same temperature or different temperatures.

[0012] In another aspect, the beverage container also includes one or more additional insulated portions attached to a bottom of the insulated portion, wherein each additional insulated portion is configured to hold a beverage can that stores a different beverage at a different temperature.

[0013] In suitable cases, the cup portion includes a first engagement mechanism at the upper side and a second engagement mechanism at the bottom side, wherein the first engagement mechanism enables the cup portion to engage a corresponding third engagement mechanism of the lid disposed at a bottom side of the lid.

[0014] In suitable cases, the second engagement mechanism enables the cup portion to engage a corresponding fourth engagement mechanism of the insulated portion disposed at an upper side of the insulated portion.

[0015] In suitable cases, the second engagement mechanism and the fourth engagement mechanism are similar to the first engagement mechanism and the third engagement mechanism.

[0016] In suitable cases, the second engagement mechanism and the fourth engagement mechanism are different from the first engagement mechanism and the third engagement mechanism.

[0017] In suitable cases, the first engagement mechanism includes a first set of grooves and the third engagement mechanism includes a second set of grooves, wherein the second set of grooves is configured to interface with the first set of grooves and rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction to attach or remove the lid from the cup portion, respectively.

[0018] In suitable cases, the first engagement mechanism includes an upper connecting portion and the third engagement mechanism includes a clamping ring, wherein the clamping ring is configured to interface with the upper connecting portion to form a male-female connection.

[0019] In suitable cases, the first engagement mechanism includes a first threaded portion and the third engagement mechanism includes a second threaded portion, wherein the second threaded portion is configured to interface with the first threaded portion and rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction to attach or remove the lid from the cup portion, respectively.

[0020] In suitable cases, the first engagement mechanism includes a first graphical portion and the third engagement mechanism includes a second graphical portion, the first graphical portion and the second graphical portion are configured to interface as a male-female connection, wherein the first graphical portion and the second graphical portion can include one or more regular matrices, irregular matrices, slits, shape-oriented modules, or combinations thereof.

[0021] In suitable cases, the first engagement mechanism and the third engagement mechanism include a protrusion and recess-based engagement mechanism.

[0022] In suitable cases, the lid further includes one or more foldable covers configured to cover a smaller portion of the cup portion and to fit snugly on the lid portion in the closed configuration.

[0023] In suitable cases, the opening of the lid includes a flip portion configured to be lifted to open the lid and expose the cup portion in the open configuration, thereby enabling a user to drink the first beverage.

[0024] In suitable cases, the opening of the lid includes a slidable switch configured to be slid to open the lid and expose the cup portion in the open configuration, thereby enabling a user to drink the first beverage.

[0025] In suitable cases, the insulating portion includes a plurality of insulating compartments configured to hold different beverage cans.

[0026] In appropriate cases, the lid is configured to attach to an upper side of the insulated portion, thereby enabling a user to drink a second beverage from the beverage can.

[0027] In appropriate cases, the cup portion further comprises a handle configured to hold the beverage container. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] For a better understanding of the embodiments and to show how the same can be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Reference will now be made in detail to the drawings, which are provided by way of example and for purposes of illustration only, of selected embodiments, as presently contemplated by the inventor. In this regard, the description presented herein is meant to be illustrative only and is not meant to be restrictive in any way. It is therefore contemplated to be within the scope of the present disclosure that structural modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0030] In this specification, unless expressly provided otherwise herein, the singular indefinite article "a" or "an" and the definite article "the" are to be construed as including or encompassing plural referents as well. In other words, these articles are used in the context to mean one or more. In this application document, unless expressly provided otherwise herein, the term "or" is generally used to include or encompass "and / or."

[0031] In the accompanying drawings:

[0032] Figure 1 A perspective view of a beverage container 100 is shown, the beverage container 100 comprising a cup portion 102 for containing a beverage, a handle 104, a lid 106 comprising a closable drinking opening 108, and a detachable insulated can holder portion 110 configured to contain a can;

[0033] Figure 2 A front view of the beverage container 100 is shown;

[0034] Figure 3 A rear view of the beverage container 100 is shown;

[0035] Figure 4 A left side view of the beverage container 100 is shown;

[0036] Figure 5 A right side view of the beverage container 100 is shown;

[0037] Figure 6 An exploded front view of the beverage container 100 is shown, the view showing the lid portion, the cup portion, and the insulated can holder portion;

[0038] Figure 7a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0039] Figure 8 a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0040] Figure 9 a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0041] Figure 10 a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0042] Figure 11 a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0043] Figure 12A a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0044] Figure 12B a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0045] Figure 12C a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0046] Figure 13 a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown;

[0047] Figure 14 a bottom view of the drink container 100 is shown; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0048] Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 1A beverage container 100 for holding a beverage is shown. The beverage container can be a can, glass, covered glass, tumbler, flask, cup, bottle, expandable container, etc. Container 100 includes a cup portion 102 for holding the beverage. The cup portion 102 can be an insulated container configured to insulate the beverage contained therein, minimize heat (or cold) loss, and keep the beverage hot or cold for an extended period as needed. Insulation can be provided, for example, via a double-walled construction (not shown) having an outer layer of stainless steel and an inner layer of insulating material, such as copper or aluminum. Alternatively, the outer layer may be made of plastic, while the inner layer is made of insulating material such as copper or aluminum. Insulation can also be provided via a single-walled construction. It should be clearly understood that any available technology and materials can be used to provide insulation without limiting the scope of this invention. The cup portion 102 may not be an insulated container, but may be made of plastic, rubber, metal, alloy, polypropylene, and / or combinations thereof. The cup portion 102 includes a handle 104 for holding the beverage container 100.

[0050] The beverage container 100 also includes a lid 106, which includes a closable drinking opening 108. The opening 108 is configured to expose the cup portion 102 in an open configuration, allowing the user to drink the beverage contained therein, and to seal the cup portion 102 in a closed configuration. This arrangement can be implemented via different mechanisms within the lid 106. In particular, the opening 108 includes a flip portion 108' that can be lifted to open the lid 106 and expose a portion of the cup portion 102, such as... Figure 1 As shown. On the other hand, opening 108 includes a sliding switch that can be configured to slide to open and close lid 106. These mechanisms of lid 106 allow the cup portion 102 to be exposed in the open configuration when contained within the beverage container 100, and to be sealed in the closed configuration. In a preferred embodiment, lid 106 may be made of a soft, flexible material selected from one or more of the following: polymers, rubber, silicone, and / or combinations thereof. In an alternative embodiment, lid 106 is made of the same material as the cup portion 102.

[0051] The lid 106 is configured to include a mechanism for engaging and disengaging with the upper portion of the cup portion 102. The lid 106 can be detached from the cup portion 102 for drinking, cleaning, viewing the interior, or any other purpose. In a particular aspect, the cup portion 102 and the lid 106 can include grooves that engage with each other, with the lid 106 being attached and removed by rotating the lid 106 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, respectively, with respect to the cup portion 102, as shown in Figure 6 FIG. 1. The grooves 112 of the lid 106 engage with the grooves of the cup portion 102, which are disposed on the top interior portion of the cup portion (not shown). In another aspect, the lid 106' includes a clamping ring 128 on the inner wall 130 for holding the upper portion 132 of the cup portion 102', as shown in Figure 13 FIG. 2. The clamping ring 128 can engage with the upper portion 132 of the cup portion 102' to form a male-female connection. According to embodiments, the lid 106 can be first introduced onto the upper portion 132 of the cup portion 102'. The clamping ring 128 can create a vacuum and suction force therein to hold the cup portion 102'. In a further aspect, the lid 106 is attached to and fits snugly on the top portion of the cup portion 102 by foldable covers disposed on both ends of the lid, which extend from the lid 106 to a small portion of the cup portion 102 in a closed configuration (not shown).

[0052] In certain aspects, the internal mechanism of the lid 106 includes a snug fit of the top portion of the cup portion 102. In this aspect, the lid 106 has a larger diameter than the diameter of the top portion of the cup portion 102 and holds the cup portion 102 without the need for a clamping ring. In another aspect, the internal mechanism of the lid 106 includes an inner wall having a first coupling mechanism configured to engage with an outer wall of the cup portion 102 having a second coupling mechanism. In certain aspects, the first coupling mechanism includes a first threaded portion and the second coupling mechanism includes a second threaded portion configured to engage with the first threaded portion to form a male-female connection when the lid 106 is rotated in a clockwise direction around the cup portion 102.

[0053] Alternatively, the lid 106 and the cup portion 102 can have a pattern on their lower and upper surfaces, respectively, as the engagement mechanism to engage as a male-female connection. The pattern of the lid 106 can be configured to interlock with the pattern of the cup portion 102 such that the two patterns snap together with each other. Examples of the pattern can include, but are not limited to, an irregular array, a slit, and any shape-oriented module configured to connect, among others. The cup portion 102 and the lid 106 can include any other mechanism that engages with each other and should not limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0054] In an alternative embodiment, the lid 106 is attached to the cup portion 102 but not completely detached from the cup portion 102, as shown. Figure 11 The lid 106 is attached to the cup portion 102 by a hinge 118 provided on the rim of the lid 106. The lid 106 can be opened or removed from the cup portion 102 in order to fill the cup portion 102 with liquid.

[0055] The drink container 100 also includes a detachable insulating portion 110 configured to house a can inside. The insulating portion 110 is attached at the bottom of the cup portion 102. The insulating portion 110 can be attached to the cup portion 102 by similar or different mechanisms as the lid 106. In a particular aspect, the cup portion 102 and the insulating portion 110 can include grooves that engage with each other by rotating the insulating portion 110 with respect to the cup portion 102, thereby attaching and removing the insulating portion 112, as shown. Figure 6 The grooves 114 of the insulating portion 110 engage with the grooves 112 of the cup portion 102, which are provided inside the bottom portion of the cup portion (not shown). In another aspect, the insulating portion 110 includes a clamping ring on the inner wall for holding the first portion of the cup portion 102. The clamping ring can also engage with the first portion of the cup portion 102 to form a male-female connection.

[0056] Figure 14 A perspective view of a drink container 110" is shown, which has a protrusion and recess based engagement mechanism between the lid 106" and the cup portion 102". The lid 106" includes a series of protrusions and recesses 134 arranged around the outer rim of the lid. Similarly, the cup portion 102" includes a corresponding series of recesses and protrusions 136 arranged similarly around the inner rim of the cup portion 102". Thus, the attachment mechanism that connects the lid 106" and the cup portion 102" is formed by placing the lid 106" on the cup portion 102" such that the protrusions of the lid 106" align and engage with the corresponding recesses of the cup portion 102". It is noted that the cup portion 102 and the insulating portion 110 can include any other mechanism that engages with each other and should not limit the scope of the present invention. The engagement mechanism between the cup portion 102 and the insulating portion 110 can be similar or different from the engagement mechanism between the lid 106 and the cup portion 102.

[0057] The insulated portion 110 can be constructed from a hard material selected from one or more of the following: metal, alloy, polypropylene, and / or combinations thereof. The insulated portion 110 is used to house the can for holding and maintaining the beverage cold or hot for as long as desired. The insulation can be provided, for example, by a double-walled construction of the insulated portion 110 having an outer layer of stainless steel and an inner layer of an insulating material such as copper or aluminum. Alternatively, the outer layer is made of plastic and the inner layer is of an insulating material such as copper or aluminum. The insulation can also be provided by a single-walled construction. It is to be expressly understood that any available technique and material can be used to provide the insulation without limiting the scope of the present application.

[0058] The combination of the insulated portion 110 and the cup portion 102 enables the beverage container 100 to store different liquids and maintain different temperatures for these stored liquids. For example, the cup portion 102 can be used to store normal temperature water and the insulated portion 110 can be used to hold hot coffee. The coffee can be maintained hot for a long period of time without affecting the temperature of the water in the cup portion 102. If the cup portion 102 is also insulated, two different liquids can be maintained at different temperatures in the cup portion 102 and the insulated portion 110.

[0059] In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the beverage container 100 can include a plurality of insulated portions. Figure 8 Two insulated portions 110a and 110b are shown disposed at the bottom of the cup portion 102. The insulated portions 110a and 110b are configured to store different beverages and maintain different temperatures for these stored beverages. The beverage container 100 of the present application can include any number of insulated portions without limiting the scope of the present application.

[0060] In an alternative embodiment, the insulated portion 110 can be divided into a plurality of compartments configured to hold different beverage cans at the same temperature or at different temperatures. Figure 12A An insulated portion 110' is shown divided vertically into two compartments 110'a and 110' b by a vertical wall 120. The wall 120 can be an insulated wall provided, for example, by a double-walled construction having an outer layer of stainless steel and an inner layer of an insulating material such as copper or aluminum. The insulation can also be provided by a single-walled construction. The provision of the insulated wall 120 enables the compartments 110'a and 110' b to store different beverage cans and maintain different temperatures for these stored liquids. Alternatively, the vertical wall 120 can be uninsulated. In this case, the liquids stored in the compartments 110'a and 110' b exchange heat and, after a certain storage period, the two liquids can reach a common temperature.

[0061] In a particular embodiment, the lid 106 is configured to attach to the heat-insulating portion 110 so that a beverage can be drunk from the container in the heat-insulating portion 110. For example... Figure 12B As shown, the lid 106 is detached from the cup portion 102 and attached to the heat-insulating portion 110. For the lid 106 to attach to both the cup portion 102 and the heat-insulating portion 110, the upper cross-sections of both the cup portion 102 and the heat-insulating portion 110 need to have similar diameters. The lid 106 can be directly attached to the container for drinking the stored beverage. Alternatively, the lid 106 can be made of a soft, flexible material, such that the lid 106 is configured to attach to the cup portion 102 and the heat-insulating portion 110, which have different upper cross-sectional diameters. The soft, flexible material is selected from one or more of polymers, rubber, silicone, and / or combinations thereof.

[0062] In an alternative embodiment, the heat insulation portion 110 may include its own lid, which is separate from the cup portion 102, and the lid of the heat insulation portion 110 is configured to allow drinking of beverages stored in the container from the heat insulation portion 110. Figure 12C An insulated portion with a lid 126 is shown, configured to expose the insulated portion 110 in an open configuration and seal it in a closed configuration. The lid 126 can be directly attached to a container for drinking the stored beverage. The lid 126 includes a sliding switch 122, which can be configured to slide to expose an opening 124 and allow a user to drink the stored beverage. Alternatively, the lid 126 may include a closable drinking opening, similar to... Figure 1 The lid 106 is shown. In a preferred embodiment, a straw (not shown) can be inserted into the opening 124 to drink the stored beverage.

[0063] Figure 2 A front view of a beverage container 100 is shown. The beverage container 100 includes a cup portion 102 for holding a beverage, a handle 104, a lid 106 including a drink opening (not visible) that can be closed, and a removable heat-insulating portion 110 configured to internally hold a can.

[0064] Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The rear view, left side view and right side view of the beverage container 100 according to different aspects of the present invention are shown.

[0065] Figure 6An exploded front view of the beverage container 100 is shown, showing the lid portion 106, the cup portion 102, and the insulated can holder portion 110 that houses the can 116. The can 116 can be covered by an insulating cover (not shown) to protect the heat (or cold) from being lost into the cup portion 102. The groove 114 of the insulated portion 110 fits with a groove (not shown) provided at the inner bottom of the cup portion 102 to make the insulated portion 110 fit tightly with the cup portion 102. Likewise, the groove 112 of the lid portion 106 fits with a groove (not shown) provided at the inner top of the cup portion 102 to make the lid 106 fit tightly with the cup portion 102. The cup portion 102, the lid 106, and the insulated portion 110 can include any other known mechanisms to fit with each other.

[0066] Figure 7 A bottom isometric view of the beverage container 100 showing different components is shown.

[0067] Figure 9 A top view of the beverage container 100 is shown, showing the lid 106, the handle 104, and the closable drinking opening 108. The closable drinking opening 108 is shown to include a flip portion 108' that can be lifted to open the lid 106 and expose a portion of the cup portion 102, as described above with respect to Figure 1

[0068] Figure 10 A bottom view of the beverage container 100 is shown, showing the cup portion 102, the handle 104, the lid 106, and the insulated portion 110.

[0069] While the preferred embodiments of the present application and their advantages have been disclosed in the foregoing description, it will be appreciated that the application is not limited to just those embodiments and that it can be practiced with other embodiments without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the application. The scope of the application is therefore indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalents are intended to be embraced therein.

[0070] It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the present application can be practiced without departing from the scope of the application, which is set forth in the following claims. Thus, the present embodiments are considered illustrative and not restrictive, and the scope of the application is therefore intended to be not limited to the embodiments described herein, but rather is intended to cover any variations that are within the scope of the appended claims along with their equivalents.​

Claims

1. A beverage container configured to hold different beverages at different temperatures, the beverage container comprising: a cup portion configured to hold a first beverage at a first temperature; a detachable insulated portion configured to hold a beverage can storing a second beverage at a second temperature, wherein the detachable insulated portion is configured to attach to the cup portion from a bottom side of the cup portion; and a lid configured to engage the cup portion from an upper side of the cup portion, the lid comprising an opening configured to have an arrangement that exposes the cup portion in an open configuration to enable a user to drink the first beverage, and an arrangement that seals the cup portion in a closed configuration.

2. The drink container of claim 1, wherein, The cup portion comprises an insulated container configured to minimize heat loss from the first beverage to maintain the first beverage at a first temperature for a long time.

3. The drink container of claim 1, wherein, The cup portion comprises a non-insulated container.

4. The drink container of claim 1, wherein, The insulated portion comprises a double-walled configuration having an outer layer and an inner layer made of an insulating material.

5. The drink container of claim 1, wherein, The insulated portion comprises a single-walled configuration having a layer made of an insulating material.

6. The drink container of claim 1, wherein, The cup portion comprises a first engagement mechanism at an upper side and a second engagement mechanism at a bottom side.

7. The drink container of claim 6, wherein, The first engagement mechanism enables the cup portion to engage a corresponding third engagement mechanism of the lid, the third engagement mechanism being disposed on a bottom side of the lid.

8. The drink container of claim 6, wherein, The second engagement mechanism enables the cup portion to engage a corresponding fourth engagement mechanism of the insulated portion, the fourth engagement mechanism being disposed on an upper side of the insulated portion.

9. The drink container of claim 7, wherein, The first engagement mechanism comprises a first threaded portion, and the third engagement mechanism comprises a second threaded portion, wherein the second threaded portion is configured to engage the first threaded portion and rotate in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction to attach the lid to the cup portion or remove the lid from the cup portion, respectively.

10. The drink container of claim 1, wherein, The opening of the lid comprises a portion configured to open the lid and expose the cup portion in the open configuration to enable a user to drink the first beverage.

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