Beverage containers

Abstract

The beverage container includes a container body defining the interior and a female threaded opening. The straw body includes a base including a male threaded lower mechanism and an upper connecting mechanism. The male threaded lower mechanism engages with the female threaded opening of the container body. The straw engaging portion protrudes from the base. The cap includes a dome-shaped body including a mating connection mechanism for engaging with the upper connecting mechanism of the base of the straw body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to Related Applications This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 463,934, filed May 4, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 622,251, filed January 18, 2024, both entitled "BEVERAGE CONTAINER", the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

Background Art

[0002] Various types of drinking containers are used to contain liquids or beverages for drinking or for use as needed. Some containers may include a drinking opening provided in a lid, and for example, by tilting the drinking container, the beverage can be ingested through the drinking opening. Certain lids may allow access to the liquid via a straw inserted through a slit in the lid.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] In one embodiment, the technology relates to a beverage container comprising: a container body defining an interior and a female threaded opening; a straw body comprising a base including a male threaded lower mechanism and an upper connecting mechanism, wherein the male threaded lower mechanism engages with the female threaded opening of the container body, and a straw engaging portion protruding from the base; and a cap comprising a dome-shaped body including a fitting connection mechanism for engaging with the upper connecting mechanism of the base of the straw body. In one example, the base of the straw body includes a convex upper surface, the straw engaging portion protruding upward and downward from the convex upper surface, and the straw body further includes a straw receiving portion protruding downward from the convex upper surface. In another example, the convex upper surface includes at least one drain. In yet another example, the beverage container further includes a straw topper detachably coupled to the upwardly protruding straw engaging portion, the edge and base of the straw topper defining a gap between them. In yet another example, the beverage container further includes a lanyard which is connected at a first end to the base of the straw body and at a second end to a collar, the collar being rotatably connected to the cap.

[0004] In another embodiment of the above, the container body is insulated. In one example, the container body includes an upper outer casing. In another example, the upper outer casing defines at least one strap receiving portion. In yet another example, the beverage container further includes a strap coupled to the strap receiving portion. In yet another example, the dome-shaped body includes a high-friction gripping ring.

[0005] In another embodiment, the technology relates to a container comprising an outer housing including a container base, an upper rim, and an outer peripheral wall connecting the container base to the upper rim, the outer peripheral wall being aligned along the longitudinal axis, wherein the outer peripheral wall comprises a substantially heterogeneous outer surface along the longitudinal axis, a plurality of cross-sectional planes arranged along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes defining a noncircular shape having a major axis and a minor axis, the heterogeneous outer surface being defined by a reference region of the outer peripheral wall, the reference region being defined by the height of the outer peripheral wall from the container base to the upper rim and the width of the outer peripheral wall spanning the minor axis of each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes, a plurality of reference curvatures being located within the reference region in each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes, and the plurality of reference curvatures being substantially varied along the entire longitudinal axis. In one example, the container further comprises an inner housing positioned inside the outer housing and spaced apart from the outer housing. In another example, each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes is substantially elliptical. In yet another example, each of the multiple cross-sectional planes defines a cross-sectional area, and the area of ​​each of the multiple cross-sectional planes increases from the cross-sectional plane closest to the container base to the cross-sectional plane closest to the upper rim. In yet another example, the multiple cross-sectional planes include nine cross-sectional planes.

[0006] In another embodiment of the above, the multiple cross-sectional planes are arranged substantially uniformly spaced within a tolerance of + / - 2 mm. In one example, the hollow container body comprises at least one of aluminum, stainless steel, recycled stainless steel, spun stainless steel, and titanium, and has at least one nominal thickness of about 0.3 mm, about 0.4 mm, about 0.5 mm, about 0.6 mm, about 0.7 mm, and about 0.8 mm. In another example, the reference area includes a test area centered at a test position about two-thirds of the height of the outer peripheral wall from the container base. In yet another example, the test area is substantially square. In yet another example, the material of the test area is constructed to withstand normal forces ranging from about 60 pounds to 110 pounds without its deflection. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] The diagram shows an exemplary beverage container having a container body and a container cap, with the cap in the closed position, according to an example of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 1 shows a partial perspective view of a beverage container with the cap in the open position, as illustrated by the present disclosure. [Figure 3] Figure 1 shows a partial perspective view of a beverage container, including a straw topper, with the cap in the open position, as an example of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] Figure 3 shows a partial cross-sectional perspective view of a beverage container with the cap in the closed position, according to an example of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] This is a front view of a container having an inner body and an outer body, according to an example of the present disclosure. [Figure 6A] This is a diagram of a container according to an example of the present disclosure. [Figure 6B] This is a diagram of a container according to an example of the present disclosure. [Figure 6C] This is a diagram of a container according to an example of the present disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] This specification describes beverage containers (examples of which may be described as reusable or disposable containers, water bottles, flasks, or similar). In certain examples, a beverage container includes a container body that may be insulated. A straw body may be attached to the mouth of the container body and coupled to a straw that extends downward into the internal volume of the container body. A straw engagement part may extend upward from the straw body and include a straw topper that makes drinking from the beverage container easier. Pressure applied to extract liquid from the container (e.g., during use of the straw engagement part or straw topper) may be relieved through a vent in the straw body. A cap may be attached to the straw body, or in examples, to the container body, to protect the straw from contact with damage or soiling. The cap also seals the beverage container during transport. Any liquid that may enter the vent during transport of the beverage container will be contained within the cap and will flow back into the container. The cap may be attached to the container body or straw body by a lanyard to prevent loss of the cap when removed from the container body. The beverage container may house an outer body and an optional body (if an insulated beverage container is desired). The outer body may have a non-circular contour and may be constructed to withstand soiling and damage (by wall curvature, surface treatment, and / or type / thickness of material). The beverage container configuration shown includes some of these structural features, but fewer structural features may be combined as needed or desired for a particular application.

[0009] Figures 1-4 show examples of two beverage containers incorporating some of the above features. Figures 1-4 are described in parallel, and not all components described are shown in every figure. Beverage container 100 has a container body 102 and a container cap 104. Although container 100 is described as being for liquids, container 100 may also be used to contain any other substance, material, or item as needed or desired.

[0010] The container body 102, which may be a hollow container body 102, has an upper end 106 having an opening, such as a female threaded opening, a lower end or base 108 on the opposite side, and an intermediate portion 110 extending between them. The container body 102 defines an internal chamber 112 configured to hold liquid inside. The outermost portion of the container body 102 may be called the outer housing 102a, while the internal chamber 112 is defined by the inner housing 102b. There may be an insulating gap 115 between the outer housing 102a and the inner housing 102b. The opening of the upper end 106 is open for access to the internal chamber 112, and the lower end or base 108 is sealed. The internal chamber 112 extends from the upper end 106 to the intermediate portion 110 and extends toward the lower end or base 108. The inner housing 102b may include an inner base that roughly corresponds to (but is spaced from) the base 108 for reference purposes, as described below, and an upper connecting mechanism 128 which may have male or female threads to engage with the straw body 124.

[0011] In this example, the container body 102 has a rectangular cross-sectional shape, with the upper end 106 being slightly wider than the lower end 108, but other container configurations (e.g., tapered, stepped, pitched, etc.) are also possible. As shown in the illustration, the container body 102 includes an outer casing 113 that can be overmolded onto the container body 102 or otherwise fixed onto the container body. In this example, the container body 102 may be made of or include metal (such as stainless steel), glass, ceramic, hard plastic, or any combination thereof, while the outer casing 113 may be made of or include elastic plastic, silicone, or many other softer materials that can alter the feel and / or appearance of the container 100. The container body 102 is manufactured with a double-wall structure to insulate the liquid contained inside from the surrounding environment, but a single-wall structure may also be used. The internal chamber 112 is entirely or partially surrounded by an insulating gap 115, the presence of which reduces or prevents heat loss from the liquid or substance held inside the internal chamber 112. The insulating properties of the insulating gap 115 also help to keep the cold liquid contained inside at a low temperature. The outer housing 102a may include an outer peripheral surface 105 which may have an outer non-uniform shape over the length of the longitudinal axis "A" extending from the base 108 to the upper end 106.

[0012] The outer casing upper portion 113, and the container body 102 below it, may define one or more strap receivers 116 for receiving a strap (not shown) attached thereto. For example, the strap receiver 116 may be, or include, a through-hole 116a in the outer casing upper portion 113 that is shaped and sized to accommodate the strap. The shape of the through-hole 116a forming the strap receiver 116 may be circular, elliptical, square, rectangular, oblong, or similar. The strap allows the beverage container 100 to be carried over the user's shoulder or diagonally across the body, or even carried by hand in a manner similar to a handbag. The container cap 104 may be formed as a dome-shaped or other shaped body 118 that can be textured for gripping (for example, while screwing on and unscrewing the cap 104). In another example, the dome-shaped body 118 may have a gripping ring 120 attached thereto, which may be made of, or contain, a high-friction material such as silicone, or which may have a textured surface, to assist in gripping and manipulating the cap 104. The cap 104 may be held to the container body 102, for example, via a lanyard or other connecting mechanism 122.

[0013] The straw body 124 is fixed to both the container body 102 and the container cap 104. On the container body 102 side, the straw body 124 includes a male threaded lower mechanism 126 that can engage with a female threaded mechanism 128 on the container body 102. Alternatively, the lower mechanism 126 may be a female threaded lower mechanism that can engage with the male threaded mechanism 128, and as a result, in other examples, the positions of the male threaded structure or the female threaded structure may be interchangeable. In another example, a bayonet, press fit, or other type of fitting structure may be used. As shown in Figure 4, when unscrewing and removing the container cap 104 from the straw body 124 (for example, to allow drinking or otherwise removing liquid or substance from the internal chamber 112), one or more elastic gaskets 130 may be used to seal the connection between the internal chamber 112 and the straw body 124 and to firmly hold the straw body 124 in the internal chamber 112. On the container cap 104 side, the straw body 124 includes an upper connection mechanism 132 that can engage with a mating connection mechanism 134 on the container cap 104, and a base 138. In this example, screw connections, bayonet, press fit, or other types of mating structures may be used. A gasket may be used to seal both the connection between the container cap 103 and the straw body 124, but is not shown.

[0014] The container cap 104 may be surrounded and rotatably coupled to a collar 136 fixed to a lanyard 122, the collar 136 being rotatably coupled to the container cap 104. The dome-shaped body 118 of the container cap 104 may have a mating connection mechanism for engaging with an upper connection mechanism 132 on the base 138 of the straw body 124. At the opposite end of the base 138, the lanyard 122 may be fixed to the base 138 of the straw body 124. Thus, when the container cap 104 is rotated (loosening or screwing the cap 104), the lanyard 122 may remain in a fixed position relative to the container body 102. In another example, the lanyard 122 may be fixed to a pair of collars, one for the container cap 104 and the other for the container body 102.

[0015] The base 138 of the straw body 124 may include a convex upper surface, also referred to herein as a straw receiving portion 140, from which a straw engaging portion 142 is positioned axially (along the longitudinal axis A) and protrudes. The straw engaging portion 142 may protrude upward from the base 138 toward the cap 104 or downward toward the internal chamber 112. The straw receiving portion 140 is sized to receive a straw (not shown) protruding downward from the convex upper surface or the straw receiving portion 140 into the internal chamber 112. Thus, for use of the beverage container, the straw engaging portion 142 is coupled to the outside and inserted into the user's mouth, and the vacuum force generated by suction from the user can draw liquid from the internal chamber 112 into the user's mouth. The negative pressure generated within the internal chamber 112 is relieved, for example, through one or more vents 145 in the straw body 124, which are arranged around the straw engaging portion 142. The vent 145 may also constitute a drain for liquid that may enter a volume located below the cap 104 (for example, due to the beverage container 100 tilting to the side). Thus, the convex upper surface or straw holder 140 may include at least one drain 145.

[0016] Figures 3 and 4 show an example of a beverage container 100 that utilizes an optional straw topper 144 that can be used to cover the straw engagement portion 142. The straw topper 144 can take any number of predetermined form factors (e.g., oval, round, etc.) that allow liquid to be drawn more easily or more desirablely from the beverage container 100. When the straw topper 144 is used, a gap 146 may exist between the straw topper 144 and the straw body 124 to enable the ventilation / discharge function described above with respect to the vent 145 shown in Figures 2 and 4. The straw topper 144 may be detachably coupled to the upwardly projecting straw engagement portion 142, and a gap 146 may be defined between the edge of the straw topper 144 and the base 138.

[0017] A beverage container containing one or more of the above-mentioned components may be constructed with certain additional structural features that enhance durability, performance, and user engagement. Such features may reduce or eliminate external damage to the container in order to maintain the aesthetic appeal and / or thermal insulation performance of the container. Damage in the form of surface dents at the very least impairs the visual appeal of the container. Large dents may cause the inner and outer housings to come into contact with each other, thereby reducing the thermal insulation properties of the container. Very large dents may result in breakage of the container housing. Maintaining a smooth outer surface of the container is desirable, but this may make it difficult to grip the container, for example, when opening and closing the cap. Therefore, surface textures placed in specific locations may improve user engagement while maintaining the desired aesthetic appeal. Figures 5 to 6C below illustrate in more detail these structural features that improve durability, performance, and user engagement. Since these features mainly relate to the outer surface of the beverage container, they are described in relation to another embodiment of a beverage container 500 having a similar form factor to the beverage container 100 described above in Figures 1 to 4. The beverage container 500 may include any of the features described above with respect to the beverage container 100, even if those features are not shown in Figures 5 to 6C. Such features may include, but are not limited to, a straw engagement portion (142 in Figures 1 to 4), a vent or drain (145 in Figures 1 to 4), a strap receiving portion (116 in Figures 1 to 4), etc. Conversely, features shown only in Figures 5 to 6C, such as surface texture and wall curvature, may be incorporated into the beverage container 100 shown in Figures 1 to 4. Certain features first mentioned in Figures 1 to 4 and also described in Figures 5 to 6C below are for illustrative purposes only and to provide context for further features and structural elements described below.

[0018] Figure 5 is a front view of a container 500 according to an example of the present disclosure, which will be described in parallel. The container 500 includes an upper section 501 and a body section 502. A cap 504 and a lanyard 522 may be detachably fixed to the upper section 501 to prevent the loss of the cap 504 if it is not fixed. Both the cap 504 and the lanyard 522 are located on the upper outer section 513 of the beverage container 500, which forms the upper section 501.

[0019] The main body 502 includes an upper rim 506, a middle section 510, and a lower end or base 508. The main body 502 includes an outer housing 502a having an outer peripheral surface 505. The outer housing 502a connects the container base 508 to the upper rim 506, and these are aligned along the longitudinal axis A. The outer peripheral surface or wall 505 has a substantially non-uniform outer surface around and along the longitudinal axis A. The outer peripheral wall 505 of the outer housing 502a may include a textured pattern 530 thereon, which may help the user more easily grasp what would otherwise be a smooth outer wall 505. The textured pattern may be raised from the outer wall 505, etched onto the outer wall thereon, or printed flat with a high-friction paint. Another textured pattern 532 may be present on the upper section 513.

[0020] Figures 6A to 6C show various diagrams of another beverage container 600, which will be described in parallel first. Generally, the beverage container 600 includes an upper part 601 and a body part 602. The body part 602 terminates at an upper rim 606 and a base 608 at the opposite end. Multiple virtual cross-sectional planes P1 to P9, for example nine cross-sectional planes, are arranged perpendicular to and along the longitudinal axis A, and each of the cross-sectional planes P1 to P9 defines a non-circular shape on the same cross-sectional plane P having a major axis M and a minor axis m perpendicular to the major axis M. Cross-sectional plane P1 is generally located on or near the base 608, while cross-sectional plane P9 is located on or near the upper rim 606.

[0021] In the example of a beverage container, each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes P1 - P9 can be substantially elliptical or some non-uniform non-circular shape. The plurality of cross-sectional planes P1 - P9 can be arranged substantially uniformly spaced within a tolerance of + / -2 mm. In the illustrated example, the cross-sectional planes P1 - P8 are approximately 20 mm apart, and the cross-sectional planes P8 and P9 are approximately 18 mm apart, although other spacings are conceivable. The non-uniform (e.g., truncated elliptical, elliptical, oval, etc.) outer wall 605 at each cross-sectional plane P defines the cross-sectional plane area. In the example, the cross-sectional plane area increases in size from P1 to P9. This increase can be linear or non-linear. The outer peripheral wall 605 at least partially defines a reference region 609 defined by the height of the outer peripheral wall 605 from the container base 608 to the upper rim 606 and the width w of the outer peripheral wall 605 spanning the minor axis m of each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes P1 - P9. The reference region 609 can include a test region 603 centered at a test position 603a that is approximately 2 / 3 of the height of the outer peripheral wall 605 from the container base 608. In the illustrated container, this places the test position 603a substantially on the cross-sectional plane P6. In some examples, the test region 603 can be substantially square, circular, or some other shape.

[0022] The material of the container 600 can be formed from, or include, a material configured to withstand a force applied perpendicular to the surface of the test region 603 within a range of about 60 pounds to 110 pounds without flexing. Since the average human can compress an object with a pressure of 20 PSI to 50 PSI, the test region 603, or more generally the reference region 609, can be configured such that a handgrip force or pressure within the range of typical human grip strength does not substantially cause it to flex. Such materials can include, for example, aluminum, stainless steel, recycled stainless steel, spun stainless steel, or titanium and can have a nominal thickness of about 0.3 mm, about 0.4 mm, about 0.5 mm, about 0.6 mm, about 0.7 mm, or about 0.8 mm. Similar materials can be used for both the outer housing 602a and the inner housing 602b, although the thickness of the material used for the latter can be thinner since its components are less likely to be damaged.

[0023] More specifically, FIG. 6A shows a plurality of cross-sectional planes P1-P9 extending along the length of container 600, and cross-sectional planes P1-P9 have cross-sections of container 600 of various radii or sizes along longitudinal axis A. Container body 602 is a double-walled hollow container body including an outer housing 602a having a container base 608, an outer peripheral wall 605, and an upper rim 606. Considering the change in the area of cross-sectional plane P, this can result in a frustum of a cone shape or another shape where the upper cross-sectional plane P has a larger size (e.g., measured as area) than the lower cross-sectional plane P. Outer peripheral wall 605 can be inclined at an angle α formed between the edge of container base 608 and the edge of upper rim 606. Outer peripheral wall 605 connects container base 608 to upper rim 606 along longitudinal axis A. In various examples, outer peripheral wall 605 has an outer non-uniform shape along the length of longitudinal axis A.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 6B, internal chamber 612 is defined by inner housing 602b and has an inner base 607. Inner housing 602b is disposed within outer housing 602a of hollow container body 602 spaced from base 608 to maintain thermal insulation properties. Inner housing 602b and outer housing 602a define a thermal insulation gap or space 615 therebetween. Inner housing 602b can also be inclined at an angle (not shown) from container base 608 towards upper rim 606, which can be the same as angle α of outer housing 602a shown in FIG. 6A. Space or thermal insulation gap 615 can contain a vacuum (e.g., a pressure below atmospheric pressure) inside to ensure the thermal insulation of internal chamber 612 so as to reduce or prevent heat dissipation between any liquid held within internal chamber 612 and the outside of container 600. Space or thermal insulation gap 615 can have a uniform thickness along longitudinal axis A or can vary somewhat. Generally, it is desirable for the gap between inner housing 602b and outer housing 602a to be maintained at all positions to prevent heat transfer.

[0025] In Figures 6A and 6B, the external heterogeneous shapes of the outer housing 602a and inner housing 602b are shown as non-circular. The external heterogeneous shape of the outer housing 602a may have a constricted shape extending from the upper rim 606 to the container base 608. The internal heterogeneous shape of the inner housing 602b may also have a constricted shape extending from the upper rim 606 to the inner base 607.

[0026] Figure 6C shows an example of a section plane P8 to illustrate the various radii of the outer housing 602a and inner housing 602b. More specifically, the radii define the reference curvature of the outer peripheral surface 605 in the reference region 609 for each of the section planes P1 to P9. Tests have determined that containers constructed to match such reference curvatures are particularly resistant to deformation. As described above, the reference region 609 is partially defined by the width w of the outer peripheral wall 605 spanning the minor axis m. The reference curvatures for each section plane P1 to P9 are shown in Table 1 below. In addition, the corresponding reference curvature of the inner housing 602b is also shown in Table 1. However, given that the inner housing 602b is rarely subjected to large forces, the inner reference curvature is not very important in resisting deformation.

[0027] [Table 1]

[0028] Table 1 above shows the reference curvatures for each cross-sectional plane P1 to P9. The example reference curvatures above illustrate the non-uniform nature of the outer peripheral wall 605 of the hollow container body 602. Since the inner housing 602b is above the cross-sectional plane P1, the inner reference curvature cannot be used. Similarly, since the uppermost cross-sectional plane P9 is higher than the upper part of the inner housing 602b, the inner reference curvature cannot be used.

[0029] This disclosure describes several examples of the Art with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show only some of the possible examples. However, other embodiments can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, these examples are provided so that this disclosure is thorough and complete and the scope of possible examples is well conveyed to those skilled in the art. Any number of features of the various examples described herein can be combined into one single example, and alternative examples are possible, fewer or more of all features described herein. Furthermore, as used herein and in the claims, the phrase “at least one of element A, element B, or element C” is intended to convey any of element A, element B, element C, element A and B, element A and C, element B and C, and element A, B, and C. It should be understood that the terms used herein are intended to describe only specific examples and are not intended to limit them. Note that as used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” also include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand the degree conveyed by terms such as “about” or “substantially” in light of the measurement techniques used herein. Unless such terms are clearly defined or understood by those skilled in the art, terms such as “about” or “substantially” shall mean plus or minus 10%.

[0030] While specific embodiments have been described herein, the scope of the Art is not limited to those specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art will recognize other embodiments or improvements within the scope of the Art. Therefore, specific structures, actions, or operations are disclosed only as exemplary embodiments. The scope of the Art is defined by the following claims and their equivalents. Therefore, specific structures, actions, or operations are disclosed only as exemplary embodiments. The scope of the Art is defined by the following claims and their equivalents. Examples of this disclosure may be described according to the following embodiments.

[0031] Embodiment 1. A beverage container comprising: a container body defining the interior and a female threaded opening; a straw body comprising a base having a male threaded lower mechanism and an upper connecting mechanism, the lower mechanism having a male threaded lower mechanism engaging with the female threaded opening of the container body, and a straw engaging portion protruding from the base; and a cap having a dome-shaped body with a fitting connection mechanism for engaging with the upper connecting mechanism of the base of the straw body.

[0032] Embodiment 2. The beverage container according to Embodiment 1, wherein the base of the straw body has a convex upper surface, the straw engaging portion protrudes upward and downward from the convex upper surface, and the straw body further comprises a straw receiving portion protruding downward from the convex upper surface.

[0033] Embodiment 3. The beverage container according to Embodiment 2, wherein the convex upper surface comprises at least one drain.

[0034] Embodiment 4. A beverage container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 1 to 3, further comprising a straw topper detachably coupled to an upwardly projecting straw engagement portion, wherein the edge and base of the straw topper define a gap between them.

[0035] Embodiment 5. A beverage container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 1 to 4, further comprising a lanyard which is coupled at a first end to the base of the straw body and at a second end to the collar, the collar being rotatably coupled to the cap.

[0036] Embodiment 6. A beverage container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 1 to 5, wherein the container body is insulated.

[0037] Embodiment 7. A beverage container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 1 to 6, wherein the container body comprises an outer casing.

[0038] Embodiment 8. The beverage container according to Embodiment 7, wherein the upper part of the exterior defines at least one strap receiving portion.

[0039] Embodiment 9. The beverage container according to Embodiment 8, further comprising a strap attached to a strap receiving portion.

[0040] Embodiment 10. A beverage container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 1 to 9, wherein the dome-shaped body is equipped with a high-friction gripping ring.

[0041] Embodiment 11. A container comprising an outer housing comprising a container base, an upper rim, and an outer outer wall connecting the container base to the upper rim, wherein the container base and the upper rim are aligned along the longitudinal axis, the outer outer wall having a substantially non-uniform outer surface along the longitudinal axis, wherein a plurality of cross-sectional planes are arranged along the longitudinal axis, each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes defining a non-circular shape having a major axis and a minor axis, the non-uniform outer surface being defined by a reference region of the outer outer wall, the reference region being defined by the height of the outer outer wall from the container base to the upper rim and the width of the outer outer wall spanning the minor axis of each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes, the plurality of reference curvatures being located within the reference region in each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes, and the plurality of reference curvatures being substantially varied along the entire longitudinal axis.

[0042] Embodiment 12. The container according to Embodiment 11, further comprising an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing and spaced apart from the outer housing.

[0043] Embodiment 13. The container according to Embodiment 11 or 12, wherein each of the multiple cross-sectional planes is substantially elliptical.

[0044] Embodiment 14. A container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 11 to 13, wherein each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes defines a cross-sectional area, and the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes increases from the cross-sectional plane closest to the container base to the cross-sectional plane closest to the upper rim.

[0045] Embodiment 15. A container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 11 to 14, wherein the plurality of cross-sectional planes comprises nine cross-sectional planes.

[0046] Embodiment 16. The container according to Embodiment 15, wherein the multiple cross-sectional planes are arranged substantially uniformly at intervals within a tolerance of + / - 2 mm.

[0047] Embodiment 17. A container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 11 to 16, wherein the hollow container body comprises at least one of aluminum, stainless steel, recycled stainless steel, spun stainless steel, and titanium, and has a nominal thickness of at least one of about 0.3 mm, about 0.4 mm, about 0.5 mm, about 0.6 mm, about 0.7 mm, and about 0.8 mm.

[0048] Embodiment 18. A container according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 11 to 17, wherein the reference area comprises a test area centered on a test position approximately two-thirds of the height of the outer peripheral wall from the container base.

[0049] Embodiment 19. The container according to Embodiment 18, wherein the test area is substantially square.

[0050] Embodiment 20. A vessel according to any one embodiment of Embodiments 18 to 19, wherein the material of the test area is configured to withstand normal forces ranging from about 60 pounds to 110 pounds without undergoing its deflection. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0051] 100 containers (beverage containers) 102 Container body 102a Outer housing 102b Inner Housing 103 Container cap 104 Cap (Container cap) 105 Outer peripheral surface 106 Upper end 108 Lower end (base) 110 Middle section 112 Internal Chamber 113 Exterior upper part 115 Adiabatic gap 116 Strap receiver 116a Penetration 118 Main Unit 120 gripping rings 122 Connection mechanism (lanyard) 124 Straw body 126 Lower mechanism 128 Upper connection mechanism 130 Elastic Gasket 132 Upper connection mechanism 134 Mating connection mechanism 136 colors 138 base 140 Straw holder 142 Straw engagement part 144 Straw Topper 145 Ventilation opening (drain) 146 Gap 500 containers (beverage containers) 501 Top 502 Main body 502a Outer housing 504 Cap 505 Outer wall (outer peripheral wall, outer peripheral surface) 506 Upper rim 508 Base (Container Base) 510 Middle section 513 Upper part (exterior upper part) 522 Lanyards 530 patterns 532 patterns 600 Containers (beverage containers) 601 Top 602 Container body (main body) 602a Outer housing 602b Inner Housing 603 Examination Area 603a Test location 605 Peripheral wall (outer peripheral wall, outer wall, outer peripheral surface) 606 Upper Rim 607 Internal Base 608 Base (Container Base) 609 Reference area 612 Internal Chamber A Longitudinal axis M long axis P section plane Section planes P1~P9 m short axis α angle

Claims

1. A container body defining the interior and the female threaded opening, The straw itself, A base comprising a lower mechanism with a male thread and an upper connecting mechanism, wherein the lower mechanism with a male thread engages with the female threaded opening of the container body, and A straw engagement portion protruding from the base, A straw body equipped with, A cap comprising a dome-shaped body having a fitting connection mechanism for engaging with the upper connection mechanism of the base of the straw body, A beverage container equipped with [a specific feature / feature].

2. The beverage container according to claim 1, wherein the base of the straw body has a convex upper surface, the straw engaging portion protrudes upward and downward from the convex upper surface, and the straw body further comprises a straw receiving portion protruding downward from the convex upper surface.

3. The beverage container according to claim 2, wherein the convex upper surface is provided with at least one drain.

4. A beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a straw topper detachably coupled to the upwardly projecting straw engagement portion, wherein the edge and base of the straw topper define a gap between them.

5. A beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a lanyard which is coupled at a first end to the base of the straw body and at a second end to a collar, the collar being rotatably coupled to the cap.

6. The beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the container body is insulated.

7. The beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the container body comprises an outer casing.

8. The beverage container according to claim 7, wherein the upper part of the exterior defines at least one strap receiving portion.

9. The beverage container according to claim 8, further comprising a strap connected to the strap receiving portion.

10. The beverage container according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the dome-shaped body is equipped with a high-friction gripping ring.

11. Container base and Upper rim and An outer peripheral wall connecting the container base to the upper rim, wherein the container base and the upper rim are aligned along the longitudinal axis, Outer housing equipped with A container equipped with, The outer peripheral wall has a substantially non-uniform outer surface along the longitudinal axis, Multiple cross-sectional planes are arranged along the longitudinal axis, and each of the multiple cross-sectional planes defines a noncircular shape having a major axis and a minor axis. The non-uniform outer surface is defined by a reference region of the outer peripheral wall, the reference region being defined by the height of the outer peripheral wall from the container base to the upper rim and the width of the outer peripheral wall spanning the minor axis of each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes. The multiple reference curvatures are arranged within the reference region in each of the multiple cross-sectional planes, and the multiple reference curvatures vary substantially along the entire longitudinal axis. container.

12. The container according to claim 11, further comprising an inner housing disposed inside the outer housing and spaced apart from the outer housing.

13. The container according to claim 11 or 12, wherein each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes is substantially elliptical.

14. The container according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes defines a cross-sectional area, and the cross-sectional area of ​​each of the plurality of cross-sectional planes increases from the cross-sectional plane closest to the container base to the cross-sectional plane closest to the upper rim.

15. The container according to any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the plurality of cross-sectional planes comprises nine cross-sectional planes.

16. The container according to claim 15, wherein the plurality of cross-sectional planes are arranged substantially uniformly at intervals within a tolerance of + / - 2 mm.

17. The container according to any one of claims 11 to 16, wherein the hollow container body comprises at least one of aluminum, stainless steel, recycled stainless steel, spun stainless steel, and titanium, and has a nominal thickness of at least one of about 0.3 mm, about 0.4 mm, about 0.5 mm, about 0.6 mm, about 0.7 mm, and about 0.8 mm.

18. The container according to any one of claims 11 to 17, wherein the reference area comprises a test area centered on a test position approximately two-thirds the height of the outer peripheral wall from the container base.

19. The container according to claim 18, wherein the test area is substantially square.

20. The container according to any one of claims 18 to 19, wherein the material of the test area is configured to withstand normal forces ranging from about 60 pounds to 110 pounds without being subjected to deflection.

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