A reusable water bottle with a full opening.

A reusable drinking bottle with a full opening divided into two halves addresses access and versatility issues by enabling thorough cleaning and adaptable design features.

DE202026001457U1Active Publication Date: 2026-06-18BUTTKER TIM
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Authority / Receiving Office
DE Β· DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
BUTTKER TIM
Filing Date
2026-03-31
Publication Date
2026-06-18

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing reusable water bottles have hard-to-reach areas where moisture, bacteria, and residue accumulate due to limited access, and existing cleaning methods are inadequate, while fixed mouthpieces limit versatility.

Method used

A reusable drinking bottle design with a full opening divided into two half-shells that can be opened in one piece, allowing direct access to inner surfaces, with options for separable or hinged halves, removable or fixed mouthpieces, and various closure types and materials.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates thorough cleaning and enhances versatility through direct access and design flexibility, ensuring all internal surfaces are accessible and adaptable to user preferences.

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Abstract

Reusable drinking bottle with a full opening, characterized in that a bottle body is divided along its length into two half-shells and the reusable drinking bottle can be opened in one piece so that the inner surfaces are accessible.
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Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a reusable drinking bottle with a full opening, the bottle body of which is divided along its length into two half-shells, so that the reusable drinking bottle can be opened in one piece and the inner surfaces are directly accessible when open. State of the art

[0002] Popular reusable water bottles often consist of a single-piece body, the interior of which is only accessible through a relatively small opening. This results in hard-to-reach areas where moisture, bacteria, biofilm, and residue can accumulate. Even cleaning brushes, beads, or tablets cannot fully reach these areas. While self-cleaning bottles using UV technology remove germs, they do not eliminate deposits or moisture in mechanical crevices. Furthermore, the mouthpieces on popular reusable water bottles are often fixed or only partially replaceable. Object of the invention

[0003] The invention is based on the objective of providing a reusable drinking bottle that allows complete access to the interior, thereby facilitating cleaning. Furthermore, the reusable drinking bottle should be versatile in its design, particularly with regard to the connection of the two halves, the arrangement of the mouthpiece, the seal, the closures, the shape, and the choice of materials. Solution to the task

[0004] This task is solved by a reusable drinking bottle whose body is divided lengthwise into two half-shells and which is designed with a full opening. The two half-shells are designed so that the reusable drinking bottle can be opened in one piece, with the half-shells either being separable or hinged. When open, the inner surfaces of the reusable drinking bottle are directly accessible.

[0005] The two halves can be designed symmetrically or asymmetrically. One half has a mouthpiece or drinking spout, which can be permanently fixed or removable. A continuous seal runs between the two halves along the entire length of the dividing line. This seal can be either permanently installed or removable.

[0006] The two halves of the bottle can be connected and locked using bayonet, plug-in, screw, clamp, or other closures. The reusable water bottle can be designed in various shapes. It can be made of plastic, stainless steel, a combination of these two materials, or other materials. As an additional option, the reusable water bottle can be equipped with a larger opening for filling or pouring, which can be closed with a separate cap. Advantages of the invention

[0007] The reusable drinking bottle's fully opening design allows for excellent access to all internal surfaces, facilitating manual cleaning. The wide range of design options, including separable or hinged halves, symmetrical or asymmetrical halves, fixed or removable mouthpieces, different closure types, and various shapes and materials, enables versatile technical implementation. Example of implementation

[0008] In one embodiment, the reusable drinking bottle is shown in its closed state. The two halves, connected along their length, the continuous seal, and the mouthpiece or drinking spout are visible. The halves can be designed to be separable or hinged, and symmetrical or asymmetrical. A mouthpiece or drinking spout, which is either permanently attached or removable, is located on one of the two halves. A continuous seal, which can be fixed or removable, runs the entire length between the two halves. The reusable drinking bottle is made of plastic, stainless steel, a combination of these two materials, or other materials. As a further possible design, a larger opening for filling or pouring can be provided.

Claims

[1] Reusable drinking bottle with full opening, characterized by , that a bottle body is divided into two half-shells along its length and the reusable drinking bottle can be opened in one piece, so that the inner surfaces are accessible. [2] Reusable drinking bottle according to claim 1, characterized by that the half-shells are designed to be separable or hinged. [3] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hemispheres are designed symmetrically or asymmetrically. [4] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that a mouthpiece or drinking outlet is arranged on one of the two halves, and that it is permanently fixed or removable. [5] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized bythat a continuous seal runs between the half-shells along the entire length of the dividing line. [6] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the seal is either permanently installed or designed to be removable. [7] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the half-shells can be connected to each other by bayonet, plug, screw, clamp or other fasteners. [8] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the reusable drinking bottle is designed in different outer shapes. [9] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that as a further possible design, a larger opening for filling or pouring is provided, which can be closed via a separate closure. [10] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the reusable drinking bottle is made of plastic, stainless steel, a combination of these two or other materials. [11] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the dividing line of the half-shells runs essentially along the middle of the length of the bottle body. [12] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the half-shells fit together tightly when closed, preventing liquid from seeping in. [13] Reusable drinking bottle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a detachable mouthpiece or a detachable drinking outlet is interchangeable with another design.