Beverage container and carabiner assembly

Abstract

The beverage container and carabiner assembly comprises a container having a distal end and a proximal end, a threaded cap having a distal end and a proximal end, and a carabiner having a proximal section, a distal section, and a clip. The container has a cavity inside the container, a threaded opening at the proximal end, and an opening communicating with the cavity. The cap has a through hole near the proximal end. The cap operates to removably engage with the threaded opening of the container by screw connection. The distal section of the carabiner is positioned within the through hole of the cap.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application claims the benefit under Articles 4 and 8 of the Stockholm Act of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, based on U.S. Patent Application No. 18 / 303,906, filed on April 20, 2023, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a beverage container comprising a carrying system removably fixed to a cap of the container. More specifically, the present invention relates to a carrying system including a carabiner fixed to a cap of a water bottle.

Background Art

[0003] Reusable water bottles have become popular in recent years, mainly as part of waste reduction efforts. Various brand companies have developed reusable water bottles with various features, such as insulating walls to keep the contents warm or cold, or various cap arrangements to provide different drinking experiences.

[0004] One problem with some water bottles relates to the means for carrying them. Due to their various sizes and shapes, carrying mechanisms with various configurations have been developed. One of these mechanisms is a cap with an integrated handle. The handle is formed of the same material as the cap and extends from the cap.

[0005] However, in the solution using a handle, since the integrated handle is arranged so as to form a closed loop, it is necessary to use another device to connect the handle to a desired object such as a backpack, travel bag, luggage, etc.

[0006] In many configurations, a carabiner clip is used as a connecting element between the integrated handle and the object. This solution temporarily solves the above problem, but additional parts that are attached to and removed from the water bottle are required. [[ID=二十九]]

[0007] An example of the above combination is disclosed in U.S. Published Patent Application No. 2021 / 0147127. This No. 127 discloses a fluid container having a lid positioned to receive a carabiner. The bottle generally includes a container, or a container having a lid and magnet provided thereon. The container includes a screw positioned inside the mouth of the container. The screw is arranged to detachably secure the lid to the container. Furthermore, the lid includes a carabiner support having a substantially annular ring-shaped configuration extending from the top surface and positioned to receive a carabiner. The carabiner is detachable from the carabiner support.

[0008] Therefore, it is desirable to create a handle that is more integrally positioned with the cap, i.e., a handle without additional extending parts and without a removable carabiner. U.S. Patent Application No. 2019 / 0152655 discloses a cap and a container having a handle integrated with the cap. The disclosed cap has a base with a wall portion positioned thereon to have threads. Furthermore, the base includes an opening positioned on the opposite side. The base extends from a terminal end. The handle includes a sleeve with an end positioned on the opposite side. The end is positioned to seat in the opening, thereby rotatably connecting the handle to the base of the cap. This configuration provides a handle but does not utilize a carabiner and is configured as a closed loop. [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0009] Therefore, there has been a long-standing demand for a beverage container (e.g., a water bottle) that has a cap, includes a handle into which the cap is integrated, the handle takes the form of a carabiner, and the carabiner is integrated in a manner that prevents it from being detached from the cap.

[0010] For many years, there has been a demand for a carabiner and cap combination for water bottles that integrates the carabiner so that no additional parts protrude from the cap. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] According to embodiments described herein, the present invention includes a beverage container and carabiner assembly. The beverage container and carabiner assembly comprises a container having a distal end and a proximal end, the container having a cavity, the container having a threaded mouth at the proximal end, the mouth communicating with the cavity; a threaded cap having a distal end and a proximal end, the cap having a through hole near the proximal end, and the cap being disposed to removably engage with the threaded mouth of the container by screw connection; and a carabiner having a proximal section, a distal section and a clip. The distal section of the carabiner is positioned within the through hole of the cap.

[0012] The present invention includes a carabiner-cap assembly. The carabiner-cap assembly comprises a cap having a first end, a second end, and a projection extending from the first end, the projection having a screw positioned on its outer surface, disposed inside the cap, and having a through hole adjacent to the proximal end; and a carabiner having a proximal section, a distal section, and a clip. The carabiner rotates within the through hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the present invention includes a carabiner-cap assembly. The carabiner-cap assembly includes a cap having a proximal end and a distal end, the cap having a projection extending from the distal end, a projection having a thread on its outer surface, and a through hole disposed within the cap, and a carabiner having a proximal section, a distal section, and a clip. The distal section of the carabiner is arranged to rotate within the through hole of the cap.

[0014] In other embodiments, the present invention includes an assembly of a beverage container and a carabiner. The assembly of a beverage container and a carabiner comprises a container having a cavity and a threaded opening communicating with the cavity, a threaded cap having a through hole inside the cap and engaging with the threaded opening of the container by screw connection, and a carabiner. A portion of the carabiner is firmly fixed within the through hole of the cap.

[0015] In some configurations, the carabiner of the present invention includes a frame. The frame has a nose portion located at a first end and a pivot end located at a second end. The frame has a back portion located substantially between the nose portion and the pivot end. The frame includes an arched portion located near the nose portion. The frame also includes a longitudinal portion located near the pivot end. A gate is rotatably fixed to the pivot end and is arranged to engage with the nose portion. The gate and the back portion are spaced apart from each other by a first length. The arched portion and the longitudinal portion are spaced apart from each other by a second length. The first length is longer than the second length.

[0016] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of the invention, in reference to the accompanying drawings and claims.

[0017] Various embodiments are disclosed for illustrative purposes only with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the present invention in use. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the present invention shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view substantially along line 3-3 in Figure 1. [Figure 4A] Figure 4A is a front view of the cap of the present invention shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4B]Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 4B-4B of Figure 4A. [Figure 5A] Figure 5A is a right side view of the cap shown in Figure 4. [Figure 5B] Figure 5B is a right side view of the cap shown in Figure 4. [Figure 5C] Figure 5C is a right side view of the cap shown in Figure 4. [Figure 6A] Figure 6A is a view substantially from detail 6 shown in Figure 3. [Figure 6B] Figure 6B is a view substantially from detail 6 shown in Figure 3. [Figure 6C] Figure 6C is a view substantially from detail 6 shown in Figure 3. [Figure 6D] Figure 6D is a view substantially from detail 6 shown in Figure 3. [Figure 7A] Figure 7A is a perspective view of the carabiner of the present invention shown in Figure 1. [Figure 7B] Figure 7B is a front view of the carabiner shown in Figure 7A. [Figure 8A] Figure 8A is a perspective view of the cap of the present invention shown in Figure 1 having a carabiner according to an alternative embodiment. [Figure 8B] Figure 8B is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 8B-8B of Figure 8A. [Figure 9A] Figure 9A is a perspective view of the carabiner shown in Figure 8A. [Figure 9B] Figure 9B is a front view of the carabiner shown in Figure 8A. [Figure 10A] Figure 10A is a perspective view of the cap of the present invention shown in Figure 1 having a carabiner according to a second alternative embodiment. [Figure 10B] Figure 10B is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 10B-10B of Figure 10A. [Figure 11A] Figure 11A is a perspective view of the carabiner shown in Figure 10A. [Figure 11B] Figure 11B is a front view of the carabiner shown in Figure 11A.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] First, please understand that the same drawing number in different drawings identifies identical or functionally similar structural elements. Please also understand that the claims are not limited to the disclosed embodiments.

[0020] Furthermore, it should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific methods, materials, and modifications described herein, and is naturally modifiable. Also, it should be understood that the terms used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0021] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those generally understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure relates. It should be understood that any methods, apparatus, or materials similar to or equivalent to those described herein may be used when carrying out or testing the exemplary embodiments.

[0022] The term "substantially" is synonymous with terms such as "nearly," "very nearly," "about," "approximately," "around," "bordering on," "close to," "essentially," "in the neighborhood of," and "in the vicinity of," and it should be understood that such terms are interchangeable as described in the specification and claims. The term "proximate" is synonymous with terms such as "nearby," "close," "adjacent," "neighboring," "immediate," and "adjoining," and it should be understood that such terms are interchangeable as described in the specification and claims. The term "approximately" is intended to mean a value within 10 percent of a particular value.

[0023] It should be understood that the use of “or” in this application, unless otherwise stated, refers to “non-exclusive” arrangements. For example, when we say “item x is A or B,” this means one of the following: (1) Item x is either A or B; (2) Item x is either A or B. In other words, the word “or” is not used to define an “exclusive or” arrangement. For example, the “exclusive or” arrangement in the statement “item x is A or B” requires that x can be either A or B. Furthermore, as used herein, “and / or” is intended to mean a grammatical conjunction used to indicate that one or more of the described elements or conditions are included or occur. For example, an apparatus comprising a first element, a second element and / or a third element is intended to be interpreted as one of the following structural arrangements: A device comprising a first element; a device comprising a second element; a device comprising a third element; a device comprising a first element and a second element; a device comprising a first element and a third element; a device comprising a first element, a second element and a third element; or a device comprising a second element and a third element.

[0024] Furthermore, the expressions “comprises at least one of” and “comprising at least one of” as used herein are intended to mean, when combined with a system or element, that the system or element includes one or more of the elements listed after the expression. For example, an apparatus comprising at least one of the following: a first element; a second element; and a third element is intended to be interpreted as any of the following structural arrangements: an apparatus comprising the first element; an apparatus comprising the second element; an apparatus comprising the third element; an apparatus comprising the first and second elements; an apparatus comprising the first and third elements; an apparatus comprising the first, second, and third elements; or an apparatus comprising the second and third elements. The same interpretation is intended when the expressions “used in at least one of” or “at least one of” are used herein.

[0025] Next, refer to the drawings. The following description can be understood by considering Figures 1 to 3. Figure 1 illustrates the present invention, and in particular shows a carabiner bottle 10 attached to article 2, specifically to ring 4 of article 2. The carabiner bottle 10 includes a carabiner 60 that allows the bottle 10 to be detachably secured to an object. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of the carabiner bottle 10, and Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view along line 3-3 in Figure 1. The carabiner bottle 10 generally includes a container 12, a carabiner-cap assembly 14, and an O-ring 16.

[0026] In some configurations, the container 12 includes a distal end 18, a proximal end 20, a body 22, a mouth 24, and a neck 34. The body 22 has an outer surface 26 and an inner surface 28. The body 22 extends from the distal end 18 to the vicinity of the proximal end 20 and transitions to the neck 34. The neck 34 extends to the proximal end 20 and terminates at the mouth 24. The mouth 24 is an opening at the neck 34. The threads 30 are formed on the inner surface 28 of the mouth 24 and / or the neck 34.

[0027] The container 12 includes a plurality of gripping members 32 provided on the main body 22. A plurality of gripping members may also be provided on the neck portion 34. Specifically, the plurality of gripping members 32 extend from the outer surface 26 of the container 12, reside within the outer surface 26, or are a combination of these. The plurality of gripping members 32 are arranged on one or both of the main body 22 and the neck portion 34, preferably between the distal end 18 and the proximal end 20. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of gripping members 32 are arranged on the main body 22 between the distal end 18 and the neck portion 34. The plurality of gripping members 32 will be further described below with reference to Figures 6A to 6F.

[0028] In some embodiments, the container 12 is formed as a double-walled, insulated stainless steel container. In one embodiment, the container 12 is formed as a single-walled stainless steel container. However, it should be understood that alternative materials such as combinations of metal and plastic, plastics, polymers, and various different types of metals may be used for the container 12. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that any suitable materials described herein, currently known materials, or materials to be developed in the future may be used to form the container 10.

[0029] The carabiner bottle 10 includes an O-ring 16. The O-ring 16 is positioned to be sandwiched between the mouth 24 and / or proximal end 20 when the carabiner-cap assembly 14 engages with the container 12, thereby providing a watertight seal between the container 12 and the carabiner-cap assembly 14.

[0030] The following description can be understood by referring to the above drawings and Figures 4A and 4B. Figure 4A shows a front view of the carabiner-cap assembly 14. Figure 4B shows a cross-sectional view of the carabiner-cap assembly 14 along line 4B-4B in Figure 4A. The carabiner-cap assembly 14 is preferably a single part having a carabiner 60 firmly held in a through hole. In some embodiments, the carabiner-cap assembly 14 includes a distal portion 36 and a proximal portion 38. The distal portion 36 and the proximal portion 38 are arranged to firmly hold the carabiner 60 and form the cap 14.

[0031] The distal portion 36 of the cap 14 generally includes a distal surface 40, a proximal surface 41, an outer surface 43, a projection 42, and a groove 46. The projection 42 is disposed to extend from the distal surface 40. In a preferred embodiment, the projection 42 has a substantially cylindrical shape. A frustoconical portion may be provided at the end of the projection 42 that is spaced apart from the distal surface 40. A thread 44 is provided on the outer surface of the projection 42. The thread 44 is disposed to screw-connect to the thread 30 of the container 12. A channel 48 is provided substantially, at least partially, on the distal surface 40 and is preferably circular. The channel 48 is configured to receive an O-ring 16. The O-ring 16 is substantially held within the channel 48 when the cap 14 engages with the container 12. The O-ring 16 primarily improves the watertight seal formed by the thread 44 and the thread 30.

[0032] In some embodiments, the first cavity 45 and the second cavity 47 are formed at least between the proximal surface 41 and the distal surface 40 and are arranged between the outer surface 43 and the groove 46 (whereas the groove 46 is located within the groove body 46a). In other configurations, the first cavity 45 and the second cavity 47 extend beyond the distal surface 40 and into the projection 42.

[0033] In some configurations, the proximal portion 38 of the cap 14 generally includes a distal surface 50, a proximal surface 52, a groove 54, a first protruding section 56, and a second protruding section 58. The first protruding section 56 and the second protruding section 58 are arranged to extend from the distal surface 50. In some embodiments, the first protruding section 56 and the second protruding section 58 include a first cavity 55 and a second cavity 57, respectively. The groove 54 is disposed within the groove body 54a.

[0034] The carabiner 60 generally includes a distal section 62, a proximal section 64, a connecting section 66, and a clip 68. The distal section 62 includes at least a straight portion, i.e., a non-bent portion having a length at least the same as the length of the grooves 46, 54. In a preferred embodiment, the length of the distal section 62 is longer than the length of the grooves 46, 54. The distal section 62 extends from both ends to the clip 68 and the connecting section 66. The clip 68 and the connecting section 66 extend away from the distal section. The proximal section 64 is coupled to the respective ends of the clip 68 and the connecting section 66 that extend away from the distal section 62. The carabiner 60 generally has a substantially circular cross-section.

[0035] In some embodiments, the carabiner 60 includes a distal section 62, a proximal section 64, a connecting section 66, and a clip 68. The distal section 62 includes a first end 62a, a second end 62b, and a pin 62c positioned in an opening provided near the first end 62a. The distal section 62 includes a longitudinal portion 62d substantially positioned between the first end 62a and the second end 62b. The longitudinal portion 62d has a longitudinal axis LX. The proximal section 64 includes a first end 64a and a second end 64b. The connecting section 66 includes a first end 66a and a second end 66b. The clip 68 includes a first end 66a, a second end 66b, and an opening 68c. In some embodiments, the clip 68 includes a locking sleeve 69. The locking sleeve 69 is screw-connected to the clip 68. Rotation causes the locking sleeve to move either toward and beyond the first end 66a (i.e., to the locked position) or toward the second end 66b (i.e., to the unlocked position). The second end 62b of the distal section 62 is connected to the first end 66a of the connecting section 66. The second end 66b of the connecting section 66 is connected to the second end 64b of the proximal section 64. The first end 64a of the proximal section 64 and the first end 68a of the clip 68 are arranged to have a complementary configuration, with the first end 68a of the clip 68 contacting the first end 64a of the proximal section, thereby restricting the first end 68a from moving in direction D1, i.e., beyond the first end 64a (but it may move in direction D2). The clip 68 is rotatably fixed to the distal section 62 by an opening in the first end 62a of the distal section 62 and a pin 62c provided within the opening 68c of the clip 68. In a preferred embodiment, as is well known in the art, the clip 68 includes a spring mechanism such that the first end 68a of the clip 68 maintains contact with the first end 64a of the proximal section 64 until a force in direction D2 is applied to the clip 68.

[0036] When the cap 14 is assembled, the first and second protruding sections 56 and 58 of the proximal portion 38 are positioned to at least partially seat within the cavities 45 and 47 of the distal portion 36. This causes the grooves 54 and 46 to form a through-hole in the cap 14. The through-hole firmly holds the carabiner 60 inside. In a preferred embodiment, the through-hole (consisting of grooves 54 and 46) has an inner circumference smaller than the outer circumference of the distal portion 62 of the carabiner 60. This allows the carabiner 60 to rotate within the through-hole, as shown in Figures 5A to 5C.

[0037] The following explanation can be understood by considering the above drawings and Figures 5A to 5C. Figures 5A to 5C generally show side views of the carabiner-cap assembly 14. As illustrated and described, the carabiner 60 is firmly held in the through hole (composed of grooves 54 and 46) of the cap 14, and specifically, as shown in Figures 5B and 5C, the carabiner rotates around the axis AX of the distal section 62 of the carabiner 60.

[0038] The following explanation can be understood by considering Figures 2 and 6A to 6D. Figures 6A to 6D show enlarged portions of the container 12 in detail 6 of Figure 2. As previously mentioned, the container 12 includes a plurality of gripping members 32. The gripping members 32 are provided either on the outer surface 26, within the outer surface 26, or in combination thereof. Each of the plurality of gripping members 32 consists of at least one of the following: a sinusoidal groove 70 (Figure 6A), a sinusoidal projection 72 (Figure 6A), an annular groove 78 (Figure 6B), an annular projection 80 (Figure 6B); a dome-shaped projection 74 (Figure 6C); and a dome-shaped recess 76 (Figure 6D). Therefore, the plurality of gripping members 32 are composed of one of the above configurations or a combination thereof. For example, the multiple gripping members 32 may include multiple sinusoidal grooves 70 and multiple sinusoidal protrusions 72 (Figure 6A), or multiple annular grooves 78 and multiple annular protrusions 80 (Figure 6B), or other combinations. Therefore, in addition to the covering of the members on the outer surface (i.e., partial covering, full covering, etc.), various configurations of the multiple gripping members are included in the scope of the appended claims.

[0039] The following description can be understood by considering Figures 7A and 7B, which generally illustrate embodiments of a carabiner used in several embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the carabiner 100 includes a frame 102. The frame 102 includes a back portion 104 located opposite the gate 112. The frame 102 terminates at two end sections, namely a nose 106 and a pivot end 108. The pivot end 108 includes an opening, which is positioned to receive a pivot pin 110 (pivot pin 110) to rotatably secure the gate 112 to the pivot end 108. In some configuration examples, the frame 102 includes an elongated curved portion 114 located opposite the longitudinal portion 116. The back portion 104 connects the elongated curved portion 114 to the longitudinal portion 116. The longitudinal portion 116 includes a longitudinal axis LX. Carabiner 100 has a substantially circular cross-section.

[0040] The pivot pin 110 may be a rivet or a firmly held pin, or it may be any other similar structure that rotatably secures the gate 112 to the pivot end 108.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment, the gate 112 includes a spring mechanism or similar mechanism that forces the gate 112 to remain in contact with the nose 106 until a force is applied that allows movement toward the back 104 of the gate 112. In some embodiments, the gate 112 includes a lock. The lock includes a screw lock secured to the nose 106 by a screw, a twist lock that allows the gate 112 to rotate at a specific angle to allow release of the gate 112 from the nose 106, or a twist and pull lock that twists and slides the gate 112 to release the gate 112 from the nose 106.

[0042] In some embodiments, the frame 102 includes a pivot portion 118. The pivot portion 118 includes a pivot end 108 and a main arch portion 120 having an angle A1. The pivot portion 118 is a connecting section between the pivot end 108 and the longitudinal portion 116. The longitudinal portion 116 includes an inner surface or face 140. The longitudinal portion 116 and the back portion 104 are connected by a first curved portion 122 which includes a main arch 124. The main arch 124 includes an angle A2. Angles A1 and A2 are substantially equal. The back portion 104 includes an inner surface or face 138. The back portion 104 and the elongated curved portion 114 are connected by a second curved portion 126 which includes a secondary arch 128. The secondary arch 128 includes an angle A3. The elongated curved portion 114 includes an elongated arch portion 130 having an angle A4. The nose section 132 includes the nose 106 and is connected to the elongated curved section 114. The nose section 132 includes a sub-arch 134 having an angle A5. The gate 112 includes an inner surface 136.

[0043] (When the gate 112 is in contact with the nose 106) The distance between the inner surface 136 of the gate 112 and the inner surface 138 of the back portion 104 is length L1. The distance between the inner surface or surface 140 of the longitudinal portion 116 and the elongated arch portion 130 of the elongated curved portion 114 is length L2. Length L1 is longer than length L2. In a preferred embodiment, the ratio of length L1 to length L2 is approximately 5:3. In other embodiments, length L2 is approximately 50% to 75% of length L1. In a preferred embodiment, length L1 is at least 66% longer than length L2.

[0044] The angle A1 of the main arch 120 is substantially equal to the angle A2 of the main arch 124. The angle A3 of the secondary arch 128 is substantially equal to the angle A5 of the secondary arch 134. Angles A1 and A2 are smaller than angles A3 and A5. The angle A4 of the elongated arch 130 is larger than angles A3 and A5. The angle A4 of the elongated arch 130 is larger than angles A1 and A2.

[0045] The gate 112 is substantially equivalent to the clip 68. The longitudinal portion 116 is substantially equivalent to the distal section 62. The dorsal portion 104 is substantially equivalent to the connecting section 66. The elongated curved portion 114 is substantially equivalent to the proximal section 64. The nose 106 is substantially equivalent to the first end 64a. The pivot end 108 is substantially equivalent to the first end 62a. The pivot pin 110 is substantially equivalent to the pivot pin 110. It should also be understood that either the carabiner 60 or the carabiner 100 may be used in the cap 14 of the present invention.

[0046] The following explanation should be understood in consideration of the above drawings, the explanation based on those drawings, and Figures 8A to 9B. Figures 8A to 9B generally show perspective and cross-sectional views of carabiner-cap assembly 14 and carabiner-cap assembly 200, alternative embodiments of carabiners 60, 100, and 250, and perspective and front views of carabiner 250.

[0047] The carabiner-cap assembly 200 is preferably a single component having a carabiner 250 (or carabiner 60 or carabiner 100) firmly held within a through-hole. In some embodiments, the carabiner-cap assembly 200 includes a distal portion 202 and a proximal portion 204. The distal portion 202 and the proximal portion 204 are firmly held with the carabiner 250 and are arranged to form the carabiner-cap assembly 200.

[0048] In some embodiments, the distal portion 202 of the cap 200 generally includes a distal surface 212, a proximal surface 213, an outer surface 210, an inner surface 211, and a groove 206. In some configurations, the outer surface 210 near the distal surface 212 is threaded (similar to a screw 44). In other configurations, the inner surface 211 near the distal surface 212 and within the cavity 214 is threaded (similar to a screw 44), which is configured to correspond to a screw 30 of the container 12, which is alternatively provided on the outer surface 26 of the mouth 24 of the container 12. An O-ring channel 216 is located within the cavity 214 near the groove 206 and receives an O-ring 218. The groove 206 includes a first outer portion 206a, a second outer portion 206b, and an inner portion 206c. The first outer portion 206a and the second outer portion 206b have a larger diameter than the inner portion 206c.

[0049] In some configurations, the proximal portion 204 of the carabiner-cap assembly 200 generally includes a distal surface 220, a proximal surface 222, and a groove 208. Multiple ribs 224 extend from the distal surface 220 into the groove 208 (i.e., protrude into the groove 208). The groove 208 includes a first outer portion 208a, a second outer portion 208b, and an inner portion 208c. The first outer portion 208a and the second outer portion 208b have a diameter larger than the diameter of the inner portion 208c.

[0050] Grooves 206 and 208 form a through hole when the distal portion 202 and the proximal portion 204 are joined, and this through hole firmly and rotatably holds the carabiner 250, specifically the longitudinal portion 266.

[0051] In some embodiments, the carabiner 250 generally includes a frame 252 having a back portion 254 located opposite the gate 262. The frame 252 terminates at two end sections, a nose portion 256 and a pivot end 258. The pivot end 258 includes an opening. The opening is positioned to receive a pivot pin 260, which rotatably secures the gate 262 to the pivot end 258. In some configuration examples, the frame 252 includes an elongated curved portion 264 located opposite the longitudinal portion 266. The back portion 254 connects the elongated curved portion 264 and the longitudinal portion 266. The longitudinal portion 266 includes a first outer section 266a, a second outer section 266b, and an inner section 266c. The first outer section 266a and the second outer section 266b have a larger diameter than the inner section 266c. The longitudinal portion 266 includes a first groove 266d disposed in the first outer section 266a and a second groove 266e disposed in the second outer section 266b. The first groove 266d and the second groove 266e are annular channels and are arranged to receive a first carabiner O-ring 292 and a second carabiner O-ring 294, respectively. The longitudinal portion 266 also includes a longitudinal axis LX. The longitudinal portion 266 has a substantially circular cross-section.

[0052] The pivot pin 260 may be a rivet or a firmly held pin, or any other similar structure that can rotatably secure the gate 262 to the pivot end 258.

[0053] In a preferred embodiment, the gate 262 includes a spring mechanism or similar mechanism that forces the gate 262 into contact with the nose portion 256 until a force is applied, and allows the gate 262 to move toward the back portion 254. In some embodiments, the gate 262 includes a lock. The lock includes a screw lock that is secured to the nose portion 256 by a screw coupling, a twist lock that rotates the gate 262 at a specific angle, allowing the gate 262 to be released from the nose portion 256, or a twist and pull lock that rotates the gate 262 and slides it downward to release the gate 262 from the nose portion 256.

[0054] In some embodiments, the frame 252 includes a pivot portion 268 which includes a main arch portion 270 having an angle A6 and a pivot end 258. The pivot portion 268 is a connecting section between the pivot end 258 and the longitudinal portion 266. The longitudinal portion 266 includes inner surfaces or faces 290a, 290b, and 290c located in the first outer section 266a, the second outer section 266b, and the inner section 266c, respectively. The longitudinal portion 266 (specifically, the second outer section 266b) and the back portion 254 are connected by a first curved portion 272 which has a main arch portion 274. The main arch portion 274 has an angle A7. Angles A6 and A7 are substantially equal. The back portion 254 includes inner surfaces or faces 288. The back portion 254 and the elongated curved portion 264 are connected by a second curved portion 276 which has a secondary arch 278. The secondary arch 278 has an angle A8. The elongated curved section 264 includes an elongated arch section 280 having an angle A9. The nose section 282 includes a nose 256 and is connected to the elongated curved section 264. The nose section 282 includes a secondary arch 284 having an angle A10. Angle A10 and A8 are substantially equal. The gate 262 includes an inner surface 286.

[0055] The distance between the inner surface 286 of the gate 262 (when the gate 262 is in contact with the nose portion 256) and the inner surface 288 of the back portion 254 is length L3. The distance between the inner surfaces or surfaces 290a, 290b of the first outer section 266a and the second outer section 266b of the longitudinal portion 266 and the elongated arch portion 280 of the elongated curved portion 264 is length L4. Length L3 is greater than length L4. In a preferred embodiment, the ratio of length L3 to length L4 is approximately 5:3. In other embodiments, length L4 is approximately 50% to 75% of length L3. In a preferred embodiment, length L3 is at least 66% longer than length L4.

[0056] The angle A6 of the main arch 270 is substantially equal to the angle A7 of the main arch 274. The angle A8 of the secondary arch 278 is substantially equal to the angle A10 of the secondary arch 284. Angle A6 and angle A7 are smaller than angles A8 and angle A10. The angle A9 of the elongated arch 280 is larger than angles A8 and angle A10, and larger than the angle A4 of the carabiner 100 (shown in Figure 7B). The angle A9 of the elongated arch 280 is larger than angles A6 and angle A7. In some embodiments, angles A8 and angle A10 are smaller than angles A3 and angle A5 of the carabiner 100 (shown in Figure 7B).

[0057] The following explanation should be understood in consideration of the above drawings and descriptions of the figures, as well as Figures 10A to 11B. Figures 10A to 11B generally show perspective and cross-sectional views of further alternative embodiments of carabiner-cap assembly 14 and carabiner-cap assembly 300, further alternative embodiments of carabiners 60, 100, 250 and carabiner 350, and perspective and front views of carabiner 350.

[0058] The carabiner-cap assembly 300 is preferably a single component having a carabiner 350 (or carabiner 60 or carabiner 100, carabiner 250) firmly held within a through hole. In some embodiments, the carabiner-cap assembly 300 includes a distal portion 302 and a proximal portion 304. The distal portion 302 and the proximal portion 304 are firmly held together with the carabiner 350 and are arranged to form the carabiner-cap assembly 300.

[0059] In some embodiments, the distal portion 302 of the cap 300 generally includes a distal surface 312, a proximal surface 313, an outer surface 310, an inner surface 311, and a groove 306. In some arrangements, the outer surface 310 near the distal surface 312 is provided with threads 315. In other arrangements, the inner surface 311 near the distal surface 312 and within the cavity 314 is provided with threads (similar to threads 44). The distal surface 312 is open to the inner cavity 314. The arrangement is configured to correspond to threads 30 of the container 12, which may be alternatively arranged on the outer surface 26 of the mouth 24 of the container 12. An O-ring channel 316 is located within the outer surface 310 near the groove 306 and is arranged to receive an O-ring 318. The groove 306 includes a first channel 306a and a second channel 306b, which generally have a larger diameter than the rest of the groove 306.

[0060] In some configurations, the proximal portion 304 of the carabiner-cap assembly 300 generally includes a distal surface 320, a proximal surface 322, and a groove 308. Multiple ribs 324 either extend from the distal surface 220 into the groove 208 (i.e., project into the groove 208) or are arranged as multiple insertions that substantially contact the longitudinal portion 366 of the carabiner 350 within the grooves 306 and 308. The groove 308 includes a first channel 208a and a second channel 308b, which generally have a larger diameter than the rest of the groove 308.

[0061] Grooves 306 and 308 form a through hole when the distal portion 302 and the proximal portion 304 are joined, and this through hole firmly and rotatably holds the carabiner 350, specifically the longitudinal portion 366, within it.

[0062] In some embodiments, the carabiner 350 generally includes a frame 352 having a back portion 354 positioned opposite the gate 362. The frame 352 is terminated by two end sections, a nose 356 and a pivot end 358. The pivot end 358 includes an opening. The opening is positioned to receive a pivot pin 360, thereby rotatably securing the gate 362 to the pivot end 358. In some configuration examples, the frame 352 includes an elongated curved portion 364 positioned opposite the longitudinal portion 366. The back portion 354 connects the elongated curved portion 364 and the longitudinal portion 366. The longitudinal portion 366 includes a first radial projection 366a and a second radial projection 366b. The radial projections 366a and 366b have a larger diameter than the remainder of the longitudinal portion 366. The longitudinal portion 366 includes a longitudinal axis LX. The longitudinal portion 366 has a substantially circular cross-section.

[0063] The pivot pin 360 may be a rivet, a firmly held pin, or any other similar structure that can rotatably secure the gate 362 to the pivot end 358.

[0064] In a preferred embodiment, the gate 362 includes a spring mechanism or similar mechanism that forces the gate 362 into contact with the nose portion 356 and allows it to move toward the back portion 354 until a force is applied. In some embodiments, the gate 362 includes a lock. For example, the lock includes a screw lock secured to the nose portion 356 by a screw connection, a twist lock that allows the gate 362 to rotate at a specific angle to release the gate 362 from the nose portion 356, or a twist and pull lock that rotates the gate 362 and slides it downward to release the gate 362 from the nose portion 356.

[0065] In some embodiments, the frame 352 includes a pivot portion 368 which includes a main arch portion 370 having an angle A11 and a pivot end 358. The pivot portion 368 is a connecting section between the pivot end 358 and the longitudinal portion 366. The longitudinal portion 366 includes a first radial projection 366a, a second radial projection 366b, and inner surfaces or faces 390a, 390b, and 390c, respectively, located on the remainder of the longitudinal portion 366. The longitudinal portion 366 (specifically, the second radial projection 366b) and the back portion 354 are connected by a first curved portion 372 which has a main arch portion 374. The main arch portion 374 includes an angle A12. Angles A11 and A12 are substantially equal. The back portion 354 includes inner surfaces or sides 388. The back section 354 and the elongated curved section 364 are connected by a second curved section 376 having a secondary arch 378. The secondary arch 378 has an angle A13. The elongated curved section 364 includes an elongated arch section 380 having an angle A14. The nose section 382 includes a nose 356 and is connected to the elongated curved section 364. The nose section 382 includes a secondary arch 384 having an angle A15. Angle A15 and A13 are substantially equal. The gate 362 includes an inner surface 386.

[0066] The distance between the inner surface 386 of the gate 362 (when the gate 362 is in contact with the nose portion 356) and the inner surface 388 of the back portion 354 is approximately length L5. The distance between the inner surfaces or surfaces 390a, 390b of the radial projections 366a, 366b of the longitudinal portion 366 and the elongated arch portion 380 of the elongated curved portion 364 is length L6. Length L5 is greater than length L6. In a preferred embodiment, the ratio of length L5 to length L6 is approximately 5:3. In other embodiments, length L6 may be approximately 50% to 75% of length L5. In a preferred embodiment, length L5 is at least 50% longer than length L6.

[0067] The angle A11 of the main arch 370 is substantially equal to the angle A12 of the main arch 374. The angle A13 of the secondary arch 378 is substantially equal to the angle A15 of the secondary arch 384. Angles A11 and A12 are smaller than angles A13 and A15. The angle A14 of the elongated arch 380 is larger than angles A13 and A15, and also larger than the angle A4 of the carabiner 100 (shown in Figure 7B). The angle A14 of the elongated arch 380 is larger than angles A11 and A12. In some embodiments, angles A13 and A15 are smaller than angles A3 and A5 of the carabiner 100 (shown in Figure 7B). In other embodiments, angles A13 and A15 are smaller than angles A8 and A10 of the carabiner 250 (shown in Figure 9B).

[0068] It should be understood that any combination of carabiners or caps, as disclosed herein, may be modified or combined for use in the present invention.

[0069] It should be understood that various aspects of the above disclosure and other features and functions or their substitutes may be desirablely combined in many other different systems or applications. Various alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements not currently foreseen or anticipated may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art, and these are also intended to be included in the following claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0070] 2 Goods 4 rings 10 Carabiner Bottles 12 containers 14 Carabiner and Cap Combination 16 O-rings 18 Distal end 20 Proximal end 22 Main unit 24 Mouth 26 Exterior 28. Inner self 30 screws 32 Multiple gripping members 34 Neck 36 Distal portion 38 Proximal portion 40 distal surface 41 Proximal surface 42 Protrusion 43 Exterior 44 screws 45 First Cavity 46 Groove 46a Groove body 47. Second Cavity 48 channels 50 distal surface 52 Proximal surface 54 Groove 54a Groove body 55 First Cavity 56 First protruding section 57 Second Cavity 58 Second protruding section 60 Carabiners 62 Distal Section 62a First end 62b Second end 62c pin 62d Longitudinal portion 64 Proximal Section 64a First end 64b Second end 66 Connection Sections 66a First end 66b Second end 68 clips 68a First end 68b Second end 68c aperture 69 Locking Sleeves 70 sinusoidal groove 72 Sinusoidal protrusion 74 Dome-shaped protrusions 76 Dome-shaped recess 78 Annular groove 80 Annular projection 100 Carabiners 102 frames 104 Back 106 Nose section 108 Rotating end 110 Rotating Pins Gate 112 114 Long, slender curved section 116 Longitudinal portion 118 Rotating part 120 Main arch section 122 First curved section 124 Main Arch 126 Second curved section 128 Secondary Arch 130 Long, slender arch section 132 Nose section 134 Secondary Arch 136 Inner self 138 Inner self 140 Inner self 200 caps 202 Distal portion 204 Proximal portion 206 Groove 206a First outer portion 206b Second outer portion 206c inner part 208 Groove 208a First outer portion 208b Second outer portion 208c inner part 210 Exterior 211 Inner self 212 Distal surface 213 Proximal surface 214 Cavity 216 O-ring channel 218 O-rings 220 Distal surface 222 Proximal surface 224 Multiple ribs 250 Carabiners 252 frames 254 Back 256 Nose section 258 Rotating end 260 rotating pins Gate 262 264 Long, slender curved section 266 Longitudinal portion 266a First outer section 266b Second outer section 266c Inner section 266d First groove 266e Second groove 268 Rotating part 270 Main arch section 272 First curved section 274 Main arch section 276 Second curved section 278 Secondary Arch 280 Long, slender arch section 282 Nose section 284 Secondary Arch 286 Inner self 288 Inner Self 290a Inner surface 290b Interior 290c interior 292 First Carabiner O-ring 294 Second carabiner O-ring 300 caps 302 Distal portion 304 Proximal portion 306 Groove 306a First channel 306b Second channel 308 Groove 308a First channel 308b Second channel 310 Exterior 311 Inner self 312 Distal surface 313 Proximal aspect 314 Cavity 315 screw 316 O-ring channel 318 O-ring 320 distal surface 322 Proximal surface 324 Multiple ribs 350 Carabiner 352 frames 354 Back 356 Nose section 358 Rotating end 360° Rotating Pin Gate 362 364 Long, slender curved section 366 Longitudinal portion 366a First radial projection 366b Second radial projection 368 Rotating parts 370 Main arch section 372 First curved section 374 Main arch section 376 Second curved section 378 Secondary Arch 380 Long, slender arch section 382 Nose section 384 Secondary Arch 386 Inner self 388 Inner self 390a Inner surface 390b Inside 390c interior A1 First angle A2 Second angle A3 Third Angle A4 Fourth Angle A5 Fifth Angle A6 The sixth angle A7 The 7th angle A8 The 8th angle A9 The 9th angle A10 The 10th angle A11 The 11th angle A12 The 12th angle A13 The 13th angle A14 The 14th angle A15 The 15th angle AX axis D1 direction D2 direction D3 direction D4 direction L1 First length L2 Second length L3 Third length L4, the fourth length L5 Fifth length L6, the sixth length LX Longitudinal axis

Claims

1. A beverage container and carabiner assembly, A container having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the container has a cavity, and the container has a threaded opening at the proximal end, the opening communicating with the cavity, and A threaded cap having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the cap has a through hole near the proximal end, and the cap is disposed to be removably engaged with the threaded opening of the container by screw connection, A carabiner having a proximal section, a distal section and a clip, Equipped with, A beverage container and carabiner assembly characterized in that the distal section of the carabiner is positioned within the through-hole of the cap.

2. The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the carabiner is firmly held within the through hole of the cap.

3. The container has an outer surface, The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer surface has a plurality of gripping protrusions extending from the outer surface and surrounding at least a portion of the outer surface in the circumferential direction.

4. The container has an outer surface, The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer surface has a plurality of gripping grooves embedded within the outer surface.

5. Equipped with an O-ring, The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the O-ring is positioned to be sandwiched between the mouth of the container and the cap when the cap engages with the mouth.

6. The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the container is constructed as a single-walled stainless steel container.

7. The aforementioned cap is The distal portion including the lower channel, The proximal portion including the upper channel, Furthermore, The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the proximal section is arranged to be firmly held within the distal section such that the lower channel and the upper channel form the through-hole.

8. The container has an outer surface, The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the outer surface has a plurality of gripping members arranged so as to surround at least a portion of the outer surface in the circumferential direction.

9. The aforementioned plurality of gripping members are Multiple sinusoidal grooves, Multiple sinusoidal protrusions, Multiple annular grooves, Multiple annular protrusions, Multiple dome-shaped recesses, and Multiple dome-shaped protrusions, The beverage container and carabiner assembly according to claim 8, characterized by comprising at least one of the above.

10. It is a carabiner and cap combination, A cap having a proximal end, a distal end, and a projection extending from the distal end, wherein the projection has a screw positioned on its outer surface and a through hole disposed inside the cap, A carabiner having a proximal section, a distal section and a clip, Equipped with, A carabiner-cap combination characterized in that the distal section of the carabiner is rotatably disposed within the through-hole of the cap.

11. The aforementioned cap is The distal portion having a lower channel, A proximal portion having an upper channel, Furthermore, The carabiner-cap assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that the proximal section is arranged to be firmly held within the distal section such that the lower channel and the upper channel form the through-hole.

12. A container having a proximal end and a distal end, The container is provided with an opening located at the proximal end, the opening having an inner surface and threads provided on the inner surface, The carabiner-cap combination described in claim 10, A container characterized in that the protruding portion of the cap is arranged to be fixed to the mouth of the container by screw connection.

13. The container according to claim 12, wherein the container has an outer surface and further comprises a plurality of gripping members that surround at least a portion of the outer surface of the container in a circumferential direction and are arranged on the outer surface.

14. The container according to claim 13, characterized in that the plurality of gripping members are arranged on a part of the outer surface and between the first end and the second end of the container.

15. Each of the aforementioned plurality of gripping members is Multiple sinusoidal grooves, Multiple sinusoidal protrusions, Multiple annular grooves, Multiple annular protrusions, Multiple dome-shaped recesses, and Multiple dome-shaped protrusions, The container according to claim 14, characterized in that it includes at least one of the above.

16. Frame and, The gate, A carabiner equipped with, The frame has a nose portion located at the first end and a rotating end located at the second end, The frame has a back portion substantially positioned between the nose portion and the pivot end, The frame includes an arched portion near the nose section, The frame includes a longitudinal portion near the rotating end, The gate is rotatably fixed to the pivot end and is arranged to engage with the nose portion. The gate and the back portion are spaced apart from each other by a first length. The arched portion and the longitudinal portion are spaced apart from each other by a second length. A carabiner characterized in that the first length is greater than the second length.

17. The carabiner according to claim 16, characterized in that the first length is 50 to 75% longer than the second length.

18. The carabiner according to claim 16, characterized in that the first length is at least 50% longer than the second length.

19. It is a carabiner and cap combination, A cap having a proximal end, a distal end, and a projection extending from the distal end, The carabiner according to claim 16, Equipped with, The protruding portion of the cap has a screw provided on its outer surface, and the cap has a through hole positioned within the cap. A carabiner-cap combination characterized in that the longitudinal portion is rotatably arranged within the through hole.

20. A container having a proximal end and a distal end, The container has an opening located at the proximal end, The opening has an inner surface and a screw provided on the inner surface, Having the carabiner-cap combination described in claim 19, The container is characterized in that the cap is fixed to the mouth of the container by screw connection.

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