Insulated water bottle with two compartments

Abstract

- Two-compartment insulated water bottle. - The invention relates to a reusable insulated water bottle with two compartments and two insulated cups, allowing it to hold and keep two different types and temperatures hot or cold for several hours. It also allows two people to each consume a different beverage in a healthy and hygienic way, using only one lightweight, sturdy, and compact container. - It consists of two separate, leak-proof, insulated compartments (1 and 1') of different capacities, joined by a weld (2). It is also equipped with two screw-on caps (3 and 3') fitted with thick silicone seals (6 and 6') to ensure a leak-proof seal, and two lids corresponding to two cups (5 and 5'), which are also screw-on and customizable. It is made entirely of 18 / 10 stainless steel without Bisphenol A and has a regular cylindrical shape.Each compartment can accommodate a screw-on cap (8 and 8') and a screw-on cup (5 and 5') that fits over it. Vacuum insulation (9 and 9') is used in conjunction with a copper lining (10 and 10') covering the inside of the air-filled walls to ensure excellent temperature retention of the stored liquids. Each cap has raised circular notches (7 and 7') on its outer surface, allowing it to be screwed onto each neck (4 and 4'), which itself features complementary interlocking circular notches (11 and 11'). The 2 associated cups (5 and 5') have raised circular notches (12 and 12') allowing them to be screwed easily and quickly onto the 2 necks (4 and 4'), each of these necks being characterized by complementary interlocking external circular notches (13 and 13').- The 2-compartment insulated water bottle is particularly suited for transporting, storing, and consuming beverages under optimal hygienic conditions. - Figure chosen for the abbreviation: Figure 1.

Description

Title of the invention: Two-compartment insulated water bottle technical field

[0001] The invention described in this document relates to a reusable stainless steel (BPA-free) insulated water bottle comprising two sealed compartments welded together. This water bottle is accompanied by two insulated cups, designed to hold beverages intended for personal consumption. Technical description of the invention:

[0002] Description: The 2-compartment insulated water bottle is a reusable stainless steel water bottle of novel design comprising 2 separate leak-proof and insulated compartments (1 and 1') intended to hold liquids such as "drinks", as well as 2 screw-on caps (3 and 3') fitted with thick silicone seals (6 and 6') to ensure leak-proofness, and 2 lids corresponding to 2 cups (5 and 5'), also screw-on, and "customizable" (according to fashion, certain sporting events or other highlights, everyone's hobbies...).

[0003] The two leak-proof compartments (1 and 1') can have the same or different capacities. They are made of 18 / 10 stainless steel (BPA-free - Bisphenol A), and welded to each other at their base (2). They are regularly cylindrical in shape, except for the neck (4 and 4') of each compartment (1 and 1') which has a smaller diameter than the body of the bottle, in order to accommodate a screw-on closure cap (8 and 8') for each compartment (1 and 1') as well as the screw-on cup (5 and 5') that covers it.

[0004] Vacuum air insulation (9 and 9') is used in association with a copper lining (10 and 10') covering the inside of the insulating walls containing the air, up to each of the 2 necks (4 and 4'), in order to guarantee very good preservation of the temperature of the stored liquids (hot and cold drinks).

[0005] A screw-on stainless steel cap (3 and 3') hermetically seals each compartment (1 and 1') of the bottle using a thick silicone seal (6 and 6').

[0006] Each cap (3 and 3') is covered with an insulated cup (5 and 5') also benefiting from the same manufacturing technologies and therefore the same properties in terms of insulation and sanitary safety (Stainless steel, vacuum insulation).

[0007] Each associated cap (3 and 3') has a thick silicone seal (6 and 6') to ensure a perfect seal. It has raised circular notches (7 and 7') on its external part allowing it to be screwed onto each neck (4 and 4').

[0008] Each of the 2 necks of the gourd (4 and 4') is characterized by complementary interlocking circular notches (11 and 11') which will allow each cap (3 and 3') to be screwed onto the neck (4 and 4') of the gourd.

[0009] The two associated cups (5 and 5') shall have raised circular notches (12 and 12') on their upper inner part, allowing them to be easily and quickly screwed onto each distal part of the flask, i.e., onto the two necks (4 and 4'). Each of the two necks of the flask (4 and 4') is characterized by complementary interlocking external circular notches (13 and 13') which allow the cups to be screwed onto the two compartments of the flask (1 and 1'), on the neck sides (4 and 4'). Brief description of the drawings

[0010] [Fig. 1] Front view in section.

[0011] [Fig.2]Top view (or bottom view since it is identical).

[0012] Legend of figures (Technical drawings of the invention).

[0013] 1 and 1': isothermal compartments 1 and 2.

[0014] Material = 18 / 10 stainless steel (BPA-free). Double-walled vacuum insulation (air vacuum) with copper lining between the two walls for better sealing and insulation.

[0015] 2: Stainless steel welding of the 2 insulated compartments (1 and 1') at their base respective.

[0016] 3 and 3': screw sealing plugs (Stainless steel, rounded finish).

[0017] 4 and 4': necks of compartments (1 and 1').

[0018] 5 and 5': insulated cups associated (screw-on) with the 2 insulated compartments of the gourd (1 and 1').

[0019] Material = 18 / 10 stainless steel (BPA-free). Double-walled vacuum insulation (9 and 9') with copper lining (10 and 10') between the two walls in contact with the vacuum for better sealing and insulation.

[0020] 6 and 6': thick joints (Silicone).

[0021] 7 and 7': circular raised notches of the plugs (3 and 3').

[0022] 8 and 8': stopper (or cap) for closing compartments (1 and 1').

[0023] 9 and 9': air mattress (insulation) for each of the 2 compartments (1 and 1') as well as for each of the associated cups (5 and 5').

[0024] 10 and 10': copper lining between each wall of the compartments (1 and 1').

[0025] 11 and 11': external circular notches complementary to the circular notches in relief of the stoppers (7 and 7') and complementary to the circular notches (11 and 11') in relief of the necks (4 and 4') (therefore interlocking).

[0026] 12 and 12': circular raised notches of the cups.

[0027] 13 and 13': external circular notches located at the neck (4 and 4') of each compartment (1 and 1') and complementary to the raised circular notches (12 and 12') of the cups (5 and 5') (therefore nestable). Materials used: 18 / 10 stainless steel (BPA-free)

[0028] • Water bottle: Stainless steel (Lightweight, high weight-to-strength ratio, shock-resistant) and corrosion-resistant, 100% recyclable, non-toxic, easy to manufacture, finishable, waterproof, and odorless) for each compartment. This stainless steel has, among other properties, the ability to slow down heat transfer and thus ensure better insulation (isothermal effect). Stainless steel is an alloy metal resulting from the high-temperature fusion of its various components. The main components are chromium, iron, and carbon. To prevent all forms of oxidation such as rust, the alloy contains a minimum of 13% chromium and a maximum of 1.2% carbon. • 2 compartments: double-walled stainless steel vacuum (air) insulation with Copper lining covering the inside of the two walls containing the air up to the level of each neck. The two compartments are welded together at their base. • Cups (x2): Stainless steel, double-walled vacuum (air) insulation with a copper lining between the two inner walls containing the air. Screw onto each neck using notches. • Sealing gaskets (x2): silicone (perfectly waterproof, resists high temperatures and aging well, recyclable and redistributable). • Closure caps: Stainless steel, screw-on thanks to notches at each neck. • Temperature maintenance time: approximately 12 hours depending on the temperature of the liquids introduced (1 full day) Other additional data about product #:

[0029] • Product dimensions: (depending on the chosen model and its capacity) • Diameter = between 7 and 9.5 cm approximately • Height = between 25 and 35 cm approximately • Product weight: between 300 and 450 grams approximately (depending on the model chosen and its capacity).

[0030] Choice of model several different models can be easily produced technically, quickly, at lower costs, and distributed by many brands (In France and abroad).

[0031] Different models can be made: • Depending on the capacity of the water bottle: (for compartments of equal capacity) • 2 x 25 cl = 0.50 liters total filling capacity • 2 x 33 cl = 66 dm³ total filling capacity • 2 x 50 cl = total filling capacity • Depending on the capacity of the 2 compartments: • Equal compartments (50% each) • One large and one smaller compartment (75% and 25%) • For a 50 cl water bottle: 12.5 cl and 37.5 cl • For a 66 cl water bottle: 16.5 cl and 49.5 cl • For a 1.00 liter water bottle: 25 cl and 75 cl

[0032] Requirements and possible applications of this water bottle: • Can be used by a single person who wants to have 2 different drinks (hot and / or cold) in the same bottle (e.g., tea and fruit juice) • Can be used in a healthy and hygienic way by 2 different people (Ex: a couple, siblings, 2 friends...), each choosing the type and temperature of their drink. • To be used daily, whatever the activity (e.g., commuting between work and home, during the day, sports activities, while travelling...) • To be fair: • Meets the needs of children, adults, and seniors. (Different models with varying capacities, ease of use, etc.) • Meeting the needs of both men and women (Personalization, customization of the caps) • Be strong, durable, and lightweight (High quality) • Be practical and lightweight: carry only one water bottle instead of 2 different bottles in your bag. • Eco-responsible (Meeting regulatory requirements, using clean and easily recyclable materials such as stainless steel and silicone, being attentive and caring towards respecting human beings and their rights throughout the manufacturing process) • Be accessible (Distribution methods and price) • Easily customizable (caps = derivative products) to follow desires, fashion, major events (football, Olympics, MBA...) • To possess a strong “ethical” dimension (human and environmental) and to suggest, to induce the notion of union, unity, and sharing.

[0033] Thus, due to the possibilities offered by the use of this "double" gourd and its customizable and fashionable aspect, it could become an ideal daily companion for millions of people around the world.

[0034] What problems does this technological innovation address?

[0035] This technological innovation, the 2-compartment insulated water bottle, applied to insulated water bottles, provides a technical solution to the following twofold problem:

[0036] - "How to receive and store (for several hours in a healthy way, hygienic, and at a constant temperature) hot or cold liquids (or both), for consumption within the following hours, and carrying and using only one lightweight, durable, and compact container (a water bottle)?

[0037] - "When there are 2 people, how can they consume at the same time (or at (at a different time) each person a different drink (at a different temperature if desired) or the same drink in a healthy and hygienic way by carrying only one small, lightweight container (such as a bottle, flask, thermos...)?

Claims

Claims

1. : an insulated bottle made entirely of BPA-free stainless steel designed to maintain liquids at a constant temperature thanks to insulation created via an air gap (9 and 9') associated with a copper lining (10 and 10'), capable of containing and preserving 2 liquids of different nature and temperature, characterized in that it comprises 2 separate insulated cylindrical compartments made of stainless steel (1 and 1'), secured to each other via a weld also made of stainless steel (2) made at their base, as well as 2 screw-on sealing caps made of stainless steel (3 and 3') allowing each of these compartments to be hermetically closed at their neck (4 and 4'), and 2 insulated cups (5 and 5') also made of stainless steel, screwable onto each compartment so as to protect and hide the 2 caps.

2. : an insulated bottle according to claim 1 characterized in that said closing caps (3 and 3') are provided with a thick silicone seal (6) in order to ensure perfect sealing.

3. : an insulated bottle according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that said stainless steel caps (3 and 3') screw via their circular notches (7 and 7') present between the silicone seal (6 and 6') and the closing cap (8 and 8') with the upper-inner face of each neck (4 and 4') thanks to complementary external circular notches (11 and 11').

4. : an insulated bottle according to claims 1, 2 and 3 characterized in that said caps (3 and 3') are each covered with an insulated cup (5 and 5'), the diameter of which is identical to that of the bottle in order to be easily screwed onto it.

5. : an insulated bottle according to claim 4 characterized in that said cups (5 and 5') are made, like the 2 reservoirs (1 and 1'), of a BPA-free stainless steel type metal alloy.

6. : an insulated bottle according to claims 1, 4 and 5 characterized in that said cups (5 and 5') are also insulated thanks to an air gap (9 and 9') created reinforced by a copper lining (10 and 10') between each internal wall in contact with the air gap, in order to best maintain the temperature of the liquids housed therein.

7. : an insulated bottle according to claims 1, 5 and 6 characterized in that said cups (5 and 5') can be screwed directly onto each neck (4 and 4') via their circular notches (12 and 12') located at the level of their upper-internal part complementary to other external circular notches (13 and 13') at the base of the neck of each compartment (1 and 1'), the cups (5 and 5') therefore covering and hiding the two stoppers (3 and 3').

8. : an insulated bottle according to claims 4, 5, 6 and 7 characterized in that said cups (5 and 5') can be personalized according to the tastes, pleasures, activities / hobbies of each person and according to fashion effects as well as major sporting or other events, by adding stickers and stickers adapted to the dimensions of the cups.

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