Silicone coated stainless steel bottle

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a stainless steel water bottle, comprising: a stainless steel body, wherein the stainless steel body is coated in silicone; a stainless steel cap, wherein the stainless steel cap is also coated in silicone to provide a tight seal with the stainless steel body; and an elastic handle.

Description

BACKGROUND

[0001] Inventions related to water bottles have been described in the prior art patent literature.

[0002] For example, U.S. Pat. No. 8,905,252 discloses drink containers including a liquid container and a cap assembly removably coupled to the liquid container. Cap assemblies include a base, a drink spout extending from the base, a closure configured to be removably coupled relative to the drink spout in a closed position to selectively restrict dispensing of drink liquid through the drink spout and to selectively permit dispensing of drink liquid through the drink spout when removed from the drink spout. Cap assemblies further may include a handle extending from the base and configured to selectively retain the closure in a stowed position when the closure is selectively removed from the drink spout. In some embodiments, the handle defines a closed perimeter and the closure is received within the closed perimeter when positioned in the stowed position. Some embodiments further include a tether that couples the closure to the cap assembly or to the liquid container.

[0003] Nevertheless, existing water bottles suffer from limitations including lack of durability and lack of versatility.SUMMARY OF INVENTION

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a stainless steel bottle coated in silicone which provides a superior grip, soft touch, and damage protection.

[0005] The stainless steel cap is also coated in silicone to provide a tight seal.

[0006] The permanent handle is elastic, and provides an easy and secure way to hold or store the bottle.

[0007] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a stainless steel water bottle, comprising: a stainless steel body, wherein the stainless steel body is coated in silicone; a stainless steel cap, wherein the stainless steel cap is also coated in silicone to provide a tight seal with the stainless steel body; and an elastic handle.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is perspective view of the stainless steel bottle coated in silicone according to an embodiment of the present invention.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0009] The present invention is a stainless steel bottle coated in silicone to provide grip, soft touch, and damage protection.

[0010] Prior art systems include wrapping a liquid container with rubber, plastic, silicone, or other materials. These are not as secure as coating and can come lose.

[0011] They also may not be food grade or could introduce microplastic to the environment. Another system is silicone spray, but this system has a thin layer and does not provide sufficient soft touch nor protection.

[0012] In the case of industrial stainless steel, hardness and corrosion resistance are its strengths. However, this same hardness can be challenging for coating applicators to create a 3-5 mm rough angular surface profile, necessary for proper adhesion.

[0013] To properly create the 3-5 mm profile on stainless steel, the present invention may use Aluminum Oxide (24 grit) or Silicon Carbide (30 grit). This grit media can create the appropriate surface profile range on stainless steels. They ensure proper adhesion of silicone coatings.

[0014] Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the appended drawings.

[0015] FIG. 1 is perspective view of the stainless steel bottle coated in silicone according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Stainless steel body 10. The stainless steel body 10 may be coated entirely or partially in silicone; it may be particularly advantageous to apply coating to the stainless steel body at the junction with the stainless steel cap 20

[0017] Stainless steel cap 20 may also be coated in silicone to provide a tight seal with the stainless steel body 10. The stainless steel cap 20 may be coated entirely or partially in silicone; it may be particularly advantageous to apply coating to the stainless steel body at the junction with the stainless steel body 10.

[0018] Elastic handle 30 can be provided in a variety of shapes, sizes, and locations on the bottle for ease of handling.

[0019] Elastic handle can be rubber, for example. Rubber and elastomer are words commonly used to mean any material with rubber-like properties. Elastomer is shorthand for elastic polymer. Elastomers are viscoelastic: sticky, very elastic polymers (plastics). Natural rubber is an elastomer made from latex, a milky tree sap.

[0020] The illustrations of embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of various embodiments, and they are not intended to serve as a complete description of all the elements and features of apparatus and systems that might make use of the structures described herein. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived therefrom, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Figures are also merely representational and may not be drawn to scale. Similar numerals designate similar elements among the several figures. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. Thus, although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it should be appreciated that any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed.

Claims

1. A stainless steel water bottle, comprising:a stainless steel body, wherein the stainless steel body is coated in silicone; anda cap, wherein the cap is also coated in silicone to provide a tight seal with the stainless steel body.

2. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the stainless steel body is coated in silicone on the inside.

3. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the stainless steel body is coated in silicone on the outside.

4. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the stainless steel cap is coated in silicone on the cap surfaces touching the stainless steel body when the cap is applied to the body.

5. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein one or more of the stainless steel body and cap have a 3-5 mm rough angular surface.

6. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 5, wherein one or more of the stainless steel body and cap have a 3-5 mm rough angular surface created by grit media.

7. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 6, wherein the grit media is Aluminum Oxide.

8. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 6, wherein the grit media is 24 grit.

9. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 6, wherein the grit media is Silicon Carbide.

10. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the grit media is 30 grit.

11. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the stainless steel body is a double walled stainless steel body.

12. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the stainless steel body is an insulated stainless steel bottle body.

13. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the cap is coated to provide a seal.

14. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the top of the cap is coated to provide a grip.

16. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, further comprising an elastic handle.

17. The stainless steel water bottle of claim 1, wherein the cap is made of stainless steel.

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