A BOTTLE DEVICE - Boost bottle

Abstract

A bottle device comprises a compartment 88 and a chamber 66 connected by a connecting means 77 which includes a valve 16. The chamber 66 is at least partially translucent or transparent and includes a

Description

The present invention relates to a bottle device, in particular a device for providing fluids portably; more particularly but not exclusively a device for providing a specific quantity of fluid, for example sugary fluid, for diabetic users. Background In many societies across the world there is an increasing prevalence of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood glucose. Hyperglycaemia, also called raised blood glucose or raised blood sugar, is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time leads to serious damage to many of the body's systems, especially the nerves and blood vessels. To assist in management of Type 1 diabetes a sufferer may need to better understand the exact sugar levels etc. being consumed. Prior Art CN 210 479 393 (ZHANG et al) discloses a sugar storage bottle special for a diabetic patient, wherein the first bottle body is used for storing cane sugar, the second bottle body is used for storing sugar-containing liquid, the lower end of the first bottle body is connected with the upper end of the second bottle body, the hollow upper end of the first bottle body is open, the hollow lower end of the second bottle body is open, the open end of the first bottle body is detachably connected with a first bottle cap, and the open end of the second bottle body is detachably connected with a second bottle cap; a sugar outlet is formed in the first bottle cap; the upper part of the first bottle cap is rotationally connected with a sealing cap; a transparent quantifying cup is arranged on the upper portion of the sealing cover and a candy outlet matched with candy outlet hole formed in the inner side of the transparent quantifying cup, and the open end of the transparent quantifying cup is detachably connected with a cup cover. WO 2017 189 873 (LAFLAMME et al) discloses a fluid dispensing device, comprising: a container having an outer surface and a first opening; the container defining an interior fluid storage region therein, and an exterior outer region; a button, a metering housing collar, a flexible metering housing, a metering chamber therein with a predetermined volume, disposed in fluid communication with the fluid storage region; an intake valve disposed between the container and the flexible metering housing and permitting unidirectional fluid flow from the interior fluid storage region of the container into the metering chamber thereby filling the predetermined volume of the metering chamber; and an output valve, in fluid communication with the metering housing and permitting unidirectional fluid flow from the metering chamber to the exterior outer region of the container of a volume of fluid substantially equal to the user predetermined volume of the flexible metering housing; and wherein the container is made from a flexible material, and wherein the flexible material of the container and the unidirectional flow of the intake valve cause the container to collapse as fluid is evacuated from within the container such that the fluid dispensing device is gravity independent. CN 203 970 901 (QI et al) discloses a medicine bottle enabling users to take liquid medicine in a quantified way comprises a medicine bottle wherein the medicine bottle is transparent; scales are arranged on the medicine bottle; a one-way valve device is disposed in the medicine bottle; the one-way valve device is provided with a one-way valve from down to top and a switch; the medicine bottle is divided into an upper part and a lower part via the one-way valve; and the switch is an installation outside the medicine bottle, the switch aligns to scales representing required dosage. Summary of the Invention According to the present invention there is provided a bottle device comprising a compartment and a chamber, wherein the chamber and compartment are connected by a connection means comprising a valve, and the chamber includes a fluid outlet, wherein the connection means comprises a connecting section, wherein the section is adapted to close the valve in a first position, and adapted to allow movement of the chamber on the compartment to open a fluidic pathway through the valve in a second position, and wherein the chamber is transparent or translucent at least in part and includes a measurement gauge. 5 In this way the device of the present invention allows a user to administer a specific dose or amount of a chosen beverage (sugar drink) to assist the user with the management of their type 1 diabetes. The user may fill their bottle for exercise or to simply use throughout the day. When 10 sugar levels drop the boost bottle allows the user to top up in manageable amounts, depending on what quantity is required. Advantageously the device may be taken anywhere throughout the day, such as the gym or work, to administer set amounts of liquid to track the correct amount is being consumed to manage the user's type 1 diabetes, and no need to spend time or extra money searching for food or drink when 15 levels are low. In some embodiments of the device the connecting section comprises a resiliently deformable return. The return may be provided by a spring such as a compression spring in stainless steel. 20 In some embodiments of the device the connecting section comprises a reduced diameter. In such manner advantageously the reduced diameter provides a movement range, whereby the movement range, and dispensing volume, is defined mechanically the end of reduced diameter. In this way the device may be used with little effort to 25 dispense an appropriate quantity of fluid. In some embodiments of the device comprises a lid, such that the device may be envisaged to be fully portable. In such manner the lid may be envisaged to include a locking means. Such locking means may be envisaged to comprise a sprung release 30 button and a catch, which catch may be used to catch over the release button when not depressed. In some embodiments of the device the device comprises a suction valve for a user to access fluid contents, which may be included on or under the lid, whereby a user sucks 35 on the valve to access fluid from the chamber and thereby ensure leakage is prevented. In some embodiments of the device the device comprises at least one threaded connection, for example so as to ensure secure, stable and precise connection between parts. In some embodiments of the device the connection means comprises a screw thread, such that the chamber and the compartment may be easily separated to access or fill the compartment. In some embodiments of the device the compartment is transparent or translucent at least in part. In some embodiments of the device the transparent or translucent part includes indications to provide a fluid measurement gauge. A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the Figures in which: Brief Description of Figures Figure 1 shows an isometric view of an embodiment of a device according to the present invention; Figure 2 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 shows an exploded isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; Figure 4 shows a reverse exploded isometric view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; Figures 5 show side views of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1; and Figure 6 shows a sectional view of the embodiment of the device shown in Figure 1. Detailed Description of Figures With reference to the figures there is shown an embodiment of a bottle device 99 generally comprising a compartment 88 and a chamber 66, wherein the chamber and compartment are connected by a connection means 77 comprising a valve 16, and the chamber 6 includes a fluid outlet, wherein the connection means comprises a connecting section 1, wherein the section is adapted to close the valve in a first position, and adapted to allow movement of the chamber on the compartment to open a fluidic pathway through the valve in a second position (as shown in Figure 5b), and wherein the chamber 6 comprises a transparent or translucent part and includes a measurement gauge 10. In particular reference to the pictured embodiment the embodiment comprises an elongate cylindrical container, formed in plastics such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or similar polymer. The compartment comprises an elongated cylindrical body 9, with an open first end and a distal closed second end, in a manner known in the art. It may be envisaged that in some embodiments of the device the compartment may be available separately and / or comprise a threaded connection of common dimensions to enable the device to be formed with a plurality of independently available compartments from drink containers, wherein an embodiment of the device 20 may comprise the connecting section and the chamber. In the pictured embodiment the compartment 9 comprises an opaque plastic material, with a continuous sidewall and circular base 11, which may be envisaged to be injection moulded. The sidewall includes an elongated longitudinal window 10, which is provided in a transparent or translucent plastics material, which extends to proximate either end of the compartment. The window 10 may include a measurement gauge or scale of indications so as to indicate the volume of liquid in the compartment. The chamber 6 comprises a transparent or translucent wall with indications so as to measure quantity of fluid in its internal space 66. The connection means is connected to the first end of the compartment and comprises a connecting section 21 which is provided by a short length of cylindrical body, formed in an opaque plastics material. The connecting section comprises a top to the compartment 9, said top having a threaded inner sidewall 21 to screw onto the compartment sidewall, a closed plate with a perimetric rubber gaiter 17 and a central hole, which hole corresponds to a valve 61. The valve 16 comprises a base 61, and a centrally projecting valve. The top of the valve is sealed in a closed position by a rubber gaiter 13 against the bottom inner surface of the chamber 6. At a first end of the chamber there is a substantially closed plate, providing a longitudinal collar 19 where in use the valve projects through this centrally, and the distal second end comprises an open face. A lid 7 screws onto the open face of the chamber 6, with the lid having a flat top face 3, and comprising a threaded collar to the chamber, and having a hinge 2 at one circumferential location and a clip means 4,5 at a distal circumferential location, allowing the lid to open fully the chamber’s open face. The clip release button 5 includes a catch 4 to lock its use. In the pictured embodiment the connecting section is formed as a whole with the chamber and comprises an intermediate spacer 1 having a reduced diameter, wherein in the second position the reduced diameter spacer is hidden as the connecting section is pushed against the compartment’s sidewall. The valve comprises a spring biased valve, which valve allows fluid to pass when it is opened, by depressing and contracting the valve, so as to open an internal passageway for passage of fluid. The lid is a screw on off-the-shelf component which requires a flat top surface. This enables the user to easily push down on the device when upside down to dispense liquid into the chamber. The chamber comprises translucent or transparent plastic material and a printed gauge. The gauge extends longitudinally and is arranged to be read with the device resting on the lid such that the user can dispense the required volume and read the gauge. The chamber comprises a central column with a through-perforation, and a depending perimetric skirt of a reduced diameter. The skirt comprises the spacer 1. On the inner surface of the skirt there are a plurality of longitudinal channels 33. These channels are used to prevent mutual rotation of the parts during depression and between positions, and engage with studs 22 on a lower part of the connecting section 8. The lower part of the connecting section 8 connects to the compartment 9. The skirt of the chamber moves within a trough 18 in the lower part of the connecting section 8, which trough also comprises at its bottom a compression spring 17 which keeps tension until the parts are chamber is pushed towards the compartment and the valve opens up. The valve travels in a self-lubricating polyamide tube sleeve 41 so as to allow easy friction-minimised movement. The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of protection as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A bottle device comprising a compartment and a chamber, wherein the chamber and compartment are connected by a connection means comprising a valve, and the chamber includes a fluid outlet, wherein the connection means comprises a connecting section, wherein the section is adapted to close the valve in a first position, and adapted to allow movement of the chamber on the compartment to open a fluidic pathway through the valve in a second position, and wherein the chamber is transparent or translucent at least in part and includes a measurement gauge.

2. A bottle device according to claim 1 wherein the connecting section comprises a resiliently deformable return.

3. A bottle device according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the connecting section comprises a reduced diameter.

4. A bottle device according to any preceding claim comprising a lid.

5. A bottle device according to any preceding claim comprising at least one threaded connection.

6. A bottle device according to any preceding claim comprising a suction valve for a user to access fluid contents.

7. A bottle device according to any preceding claim wherein the connection means comprises a screw thread.

8. A bottle device according to any preceding claim wherein the compartment is transparent or translucent at least in part.

9. A bottle device according to claim 8 the transparent or translucent part includes indications to provide a fluid measurement gauge.T +44(0)30 0300 2000

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