Bottle with integrated musical insturment

Abstract

A system, method, and apparatus for a musical instrument integrated with a bottle comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body with a collar, a lid configured to engage with the bottle, and a sound making assembly configured in the lid.

Description

BOTTLE WITH INTEGRATED MUSICAL INSTURMENTCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the priority and benefit under 35 U.S.C. §1 19(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 607,483 filed December 7, 2023, entitled “BOTTLE WITH INTEGRATED MUSICAL INSTURMENT.” U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial Number 63 / 607,483 is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] Embodiments are generally related to the field of bottles. Embodiments are also related to the field of water bottles. Embodiments are further related to the field of musical instruments. Embodiments are further related to harmonicas and other air driven musical instruments. Embodiments are further related to bottles with integrated musical instruments.BACKGROUND

[0003] Bottles for carrying liquids, like water bottles, are ubiquitous. The bottle is a time tested means for taking a drink on the go while preventing spills. Most water bottles and other such bottles primarily include a cavity for storing liquid, and a cap of some type to enclose the volume inside the cavity. The cap is important, particularly since many people use water bottles to bring water (or other drinks) with them when they leave the house, hike, camp, cycle, travel, and the like. The cap ensures the liquid inside doesn’t spill and isn’t exposed to external contaminants. Nearly everyone on earth has used a water bottle.

[0004] While water bottles are well known to just about everyone, their utility is, in most cases, very specifically limited to the convenient transportation of liquid. Water bottles are excellent for this purpose. However, there are innumerable circumstances where a water bottle travels with a person to a location or event where some amount of time is spent without much to do. For example, an avid camper may hike to a lovely mountain stream and findthemselves enjoying an afternoon vista with little else to do. In many of these circumstances it would be pleasant to add some activity to the experience.

[0005] In the same vein, music is a universally appreciated medium for expression and pleasure. Often people go to extreme lengths to bring musical instruments with them. Unfortunately, it can be inconvenient to bring a musical instrument in many circumstances. For example, a musical instrument may take up space, is a separate item to keep track of, and is often heavy, bulky, or otherwise inconvenient to carry.

[0006] As such, there is a need in the art for simple, cost effective systems and methods, for integrating bottles and musical instruments, as further detailed in the embodiments herein.BRIEF SUMMARY

[0007] The following summary is provided to facilitate an understanding of some of the innovative features unique to the embodiments disclosed and is not intended to be a full description. A full appreciation of the various aspects of the embodiments can be gained by taking the entire specification, claims, drawings, and abstract as a whole.

[0008] It is, therefore, one aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a bottle.

[0009] It is another aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a musical instrument.

[0010] It is another aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a method and system for integrating a musical instrument in a bottle.

[0011] It is another aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a method and system for integrating a musical instrument in a cap or lid of a bottle.

[0012] It is another aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a method and system for integrating a musical instrument in a handle of a bottle.

[0013] It is another aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a bottle with a harmonica or other such air driven musical instrument integrated therein.

[0014] It is another aspect of the disclosed embodiments to provide a method and system for providing modular caps or lids for a bottle with musical instruments integrated therein.

[0015] The aforementioned aspects and other objectives and advantages can now be achieved as described herein. A system integrating a musical instrument in a bottle comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body and collar, a lid configured to engage with the collar and a sound making assembly configured in the lid. In an embodiment the system further comprises a handle operably connected to the lid. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers. In anembodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a blow reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a draw reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly configured in the lid comprises a harmonica. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly configured in the lid comprises an air driven whistle.

[0016] In another embodiment, a system comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body and threaded collar, a lid configured to engage with the threaded collar, a handle arm operably to the lid, and a sound making assembly configured to connect to the handle arm. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a peg formed to engage with a cutout in the handle arm. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a blow reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a draw reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate is aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly comprises a harmonica. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly comprises an air driven whistle.

[0017] In an embodiment, a musical bottle system comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body and threaded collar, a lid configured to engage with the threaded collar, and a sound making assembly configured in the lid, the sound making assembly further comprising: a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers, a blow reed plate connected to the comb, at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb, a draw reed plate connected to the comb, and at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate is aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on thecomb. In an embodiment, the musical bottle system comprises a handle connected to the lid and configured to rotate into a position in front of the plurality of chambers.

[0018] In an embodiment, a music producing bottle can comprise a bottle body with a threaded collar, and a plurality of lids configured to engage with the threaded collar, with each lid incorporating a different a sound making assembly. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly incorporated in each of the lids can comprise a harmonica, an air driven whistle, a pan flute, a darbuka, a tongue drum, a cowbell, a kalimba, and / or a maraca.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0019] The accompanying figures, in which like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views and which are incorporated in, and form a part of the specification, further illustrate the embodiments and, together with the detailed description, serve to explain the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0020] FIG. 1A depicts a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 1 B depicts aspects of a lid associated with a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 1 C depicts aspects of a sound producing assembly associated with a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0023] FIG. 1 D depicts additional aspects of a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0024] FIG. 2A depicts another embodiment of a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0025] FIG. 2B depicts additional aspects of a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0026] FIG. 2C depicts aspects of a sound producing assembly associated with a system integrating a musical instrument and a bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0027] FIG. 3A depicts another embodiment of a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0028] FIG. 3B depicts a separated perspective view of a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0029] FIG. 3C depicts a separated elevation view of a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0030] FIG. 3D depicts aspects of a lid associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0031] FIG. 3E depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0032] FIG. 3F depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0033] FIG. 4A depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly comprising a darbuka associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0034] FIG. 4B depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly comprising a tongue drum associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0035] FIG. 4G depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly comprising a cowbell associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments;

[0036] FIG. 4D depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly comprising a kalimba associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments; and

[0037] FIG. 4E depicts aspects of a lid and associated sound making assembly comprising a maraca associated with a modular music producing bottle, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The particular values and configurations discussed in the following non-limiting examples can be varied, and are cited merely to illustrate one or more embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope thereof.

[0039] Example embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which illustrative embodiments are shown. The embodiments disclosed herein can be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the embodiments to those skilled in the art. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.

[0040] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0041] Throughout the specification and claims, terms may have nuanced meanings suggested or implied in context beyond an explicitly stated meaning. Likewise, the phrase “in one embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment and the phrase “in another embodiment” as used herein does not necessarily refer to a different embodiment. It is intended, for example, that claimed subject matter include combinations of example embodiments in whole or in part.

[0042] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries,should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

[0043] It is contemplated that any embodiment discussed in this specification can be implemented with respect to any method, kit, reagent, or composition of the invention, and vice versa. Furthermore, compositions of the invention can be used to achieve methods of the invention.

[0044] It will be understood that particular embodiments described herein are shown by way of illustration and not as limitations of the invention. The principal features of this invention can be employed in various embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, numerous equivalents to the specific procedures described herein. Such equivalents are considered to be within the scope of this invention and are covered by the claims.

[0045] The use of the word “a” or “an” when used in conjunction with the term “comprising” in the claims and / or the specification may mean “one,” but it is also consistent with the meaning of “one or more,” “at least one,” and “one or more than one.” The use of the term “or” in the claims is used to mean “and / or” unless explicitly indicated to refer to alternatives only or the alternatives are mutually exclusive, although the disclosure supports a definition that refers to only alternatives and “and / or.” Throughout this application, the term “about” is used to indicate that a value includes the inherent variation of error for the device, the method being employed to determine the value, or the variation that exists among the study subjects.

[0046] As used in this specification and claim(s), the words “comprising” (and any form of comprising, such as “comprise” and “comprises”), “having” (and any form of having, such as “have” and “has”), “including” (and any form of including, such as “includes” and “include”) or “containing” (and any form of containing, such as “contains” and “contain”) are inclusive or open-ended and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements or method steps.

[0047] The term “or combinations thereof” as used herein refers to all permutations and combinations of the listed items preceding the term. For example, “A, B, C, or combinations thereof” is intended to include at least one of: A, B, C, AB, AC, BC, or ABC, and if order is important in a particular context, also BA, CA, CB, CBA, BCA, ACB, BAG, or CAB. Continuing with this example, expressly included are combinations that contain repeats of one or more item or term, such as BB, AAA, AB, BBC, AAABCCCC, CBBAAA, CABABB, and so forth. The skilled artisan will understand that typically there is no limit on the number of items or terms in any combination, unless otherwise apparent from the context. All aspects of the various embodiments can be interchangeable with aspects disclosed in other embodiments, and / or can be incorporated in other embodiments.

[0048] All of the compositions and / or methods disclosed and claimed herein can be made and executed without undue experimentation in light of the present disclosure. While the compositions and methods of this invention have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, it will be apparent to those of skill in the art that variations may be applied to the compositions and / or methods and in the steps or in the sequence of steps of the method described herein without departing from the concept, spirit, and scope of the invention. All such similar substitutes and modifications apparent to those skilled in the art are deemed to be within the spirit, scope and concept of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

[0049] In certain embodiments, a bottle with an integrated musical instrument, or other such sound making device is disclosed. In certain embodiments, the system can include a bottle comprising an interior void and a lid or cap configured to engage an opening in the bottle, and a musical instrument integrated therewith. In certain embodiments, the musical instrument can comprise a harmonica type device integrated in the cap of the bottle, but in other embodiments, other configurations, and types of sound making devices are contemplated as further detailed herein.

[0050] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a musical bottle system 100 in accordance with the disclosed embodiments. The system 100 generally comprises a bottle body 105. The bottle can comprise an interior void 180 and a threaded collar 110. In some cases, the bottle 105 can comprise a water bottle, although it should be appreciated that thebottle can be used for storage of other liquids or solids. In certain embodiments, the bottle body and lid can connect in other ways. For example, the lid can snap into the collar, be pressed into the collar, or other such means for sealing a bottle with a lid, without departing from the disclosed embodiments.

[0051] The system 100 can further comprise a lid 115. The lid 1 15 can comprise a tapered body 120, top surface 125, and handle 130. The rim 135 of the lid 115 can be configured to integrate a sound making assembly 140, which can comprise a harmonica like device or other such instrument, including but not limited to an air driven whistle.

[0052] FIG. 1 B illustrates aspects of the lid 115. As illustrated, the lid 115 can include a top surface 125 and lower surface 185, which sandwich the sound making assembly 140. The sound making assembly 140 can include one or more chambers 145 configured to channel air flow.

[0053] Aspects of an exemplary sound making assembly 140 are provided in FIG. 1 C. The sound making assembly 140 can comprise a comb 150 which forms the chambers 145 when capped. Each of the chambers 145 in the comb 150 can have a different dimension so that air flowing in each chamber 145 creates a different note or pitch. In other embodiments, each of the chambers 145 can have the same dimension, and the tone or pitch from each respective chamber can be controlled by other means.

[0054] The sound making assembly 140 can further comprise a blow reed plate 155 with a series of reeds160. The reeds 160 can align with the chambers 145, and can vary in size, shape, and / or thickness (in a manner commensurate with the associated chambers). Likewise, the sound making assembly 140 can comprise a draw reed plate 165 with a series of reeds 170. The reeds 170 can align with the chambers 145, and can vary in size, shape, and / or thickness (in a manner commensurate with the associated chambers). The blow reed plate 155 can be fitted on the top of the comb 150 and the draw reed plate 165 can be fitted to the bottom of the comb 150 (it should be noted, an alternative arrangement with the blow reed plate on the bottom and draw reed plate on the top is also possible).

[0055] In practice, when air is pushed into the chambers 145, or drawn out of the chambers 140, the reed in the respective chamber vibrates. The size, shape and thickness of the reed causes it to vibrate at a certain frequency. The various reeds can be of different size, shape, and / or thickness so that each reed vibrates at a different frequency, creating a different note, tone, or pitch.

[0056] FIG. 1 D illustrates another aspect of the system 100. Namely, the handle 130 can be secured with pivots 175 at its respective ends. The width of the handle 130 can roughly match the height of the rim 135 of the lid 1 15. Thus, when the instrument is in use, the handle 130 can be lifted clear of the rim 135. When not in use, the handle 130 can be rotated into position along the rim 135 covering the chambers 145 and associated sound making assembly 140, thereby preventing external air flow from generating sounds unintentionally, and to prevent debris from entering the sound making assembly 140.

[0057] FIG. 2A illustrates another embodiment of a sound producing bottle 200. In this embodiment, the bottle can comprise a bottle body 205 with an interior void and a threaded collar (covered by the lid 215 in FIG. 2a). As above, the lid can also connect with the bottle in other ways in accordance with the disclosed embodiments. In some cases, the bottle 205 can comprise a water bottle, although it should be appreciated that the bottle can be used for storage of other liquids or solids.

[0058] The sound producing bottle 200 can further comprise a lid 215. The lid 215 can comprise a handle arm 220 and top surface 225. The handle arm 220 of the lid 215 can connect to a sound making assembly 240, which can comprise a harmonica like device, or other such instrument including but not limited to an air driven whistle.

[0059] FIG. 2B illustrates aspects of the system 200. As illustrated, the sound making assembly 240 can include a peg 235 at its distal end, configured to fit through a matching cutout 230 in the handle arm 220. In certain embodiments, this allows the sound making assembly 240 to be permanently affixed to the handle arm 220.

[0060] In other embodiments, the sound making assembly 240 can be non-permanently joined to the handle arm 220. In such embodiments, the press fitting between the handle arm220 and sound making assembly, allows the sound making assembly 240 to be removed from the handle arm 220.

[0061] Aspects of an exemplary sound making assembly 240 are provided in FIG. 20. The sound making assembly 240 can comprise a comb 250 which forms the chambers 245 when capped. Each of the chambers 245 in the comb 250 can have a different dimension so that air flowing in each chamber creates a different note, tone, or pitch. In other embodiments, each of the chambers 245 can have the same dimension, and the tone or pitch from each respective chamber can be controlled by other means.

[0062] The sound making assembly 240 can further comprise a blow reed plate 255 with a series of reeds 260. The reeds 260 can align with the chambers 245, and can vary in size, shape, and / or thickness (in a manner commensurate with the associated chambers). Likewise, the sound making assembly 240 can comprise a draw reed plate 265 with a series of reeds 270. The reeds 270 can align with the chambers 245, and can vary in size, shape, and / or thickness (in a manner commensurate with the associated chambers). The blow reed plate 255 can be fitted on the top of the comb 250 and the draw reed plate 265 can be fitted to the bottom of the comb 250 (it should be noted, an alternative arrangement with the blow reed plate on the bottom and draw reed plate on the top is also possible).

[0063] In practice, when air is pushed into one or more of the chambers 245, or drawn out of one or more of the chambers 245, the reed in the respective chamber vibrates. The size, shape, and thickness of the reed causes it to vibrate at a certain frequency. The various reeds can be of different size, shape, and / or thickness so that each reed vibrates at a different frequency, creating a different note, tone, or pitch. The sound may also be controlled by varying air pressure.

[0064] FIGs 3A-3F illustrate aspects of a modular music producing bottle 300, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments. As illustrated in FIG. 3A, the modular music producing bottle 300 generally comprises a bottle body 302. The bottle body 302 can comprise an interior void and a collar, which can be a threaded collar (not visible in FIG. 3A). A collar ring 308 can be configured around the outer surface of the collar. The collar ring 308can further include a strap slot 310 configured to accept a strap to ease carrying. In some cases, the bottle 302 can comprise a water bottle, although it should be appreciated that the bottle can be used for storage of other liquids or solids.

[0065] The modular music producing bottle 300 can further comprise a lid 304. The lid 304 can comprise a modular design configured to engage the bottle body. In some cases, this can be achieved with threads in the lid that engage the threaded collar. However, in other embodiments, the lid can attach to, and seal the bottle body, via other means. The lid 304 can be selected to include one of numerous music or sound making assemblies 306 as further detailed herein.

[0066] Aspects of the modular music producing bottle 300 will be further detailed herein. However, it is an aspect of the embodiments to provide multiple lids 304, each of which can be configured with a different music or sound making assembly 306, so that any one of the lids (and associated music or sound making assemblies 306) can be used with the bottle 300 intermittently.

[0067] FIG. 3B provides a perspective view of a modular music producing bottle 300 with the components separated, in accordance with the disclosed embodiments. In this view the threaded collar 312 is visible on the bottle body 302.

[0068] The lid 304 is illustrated in a separated view so that aspects of the lid 304 are visible. The lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 comprising a neck 314 with a plug 316. A conical threaded sleeve 318 is attached to the neck 314. The threaded sleeve 318 is configured to engage the threaded collar 312 so that the lid 304 provides a fluidic seal with the bottle body 302.

[0069] The conical threaded sleeve 318 can be configured with two snap fit arms 320. The snap fit arms 320 are configured to provide a pressure based engagement with a sound board disc 322, which can comprise an embodiment of the sound making assembly 306.

[0070] The sound board disc 322 can further comprise a disc shaped lower sound plate 324 and upper sound plate 326. The lower sound plate 324 can attached to the upper soundplate 326 to create the sound board disc 322. The sound board disc 322 can include snap fit notches 344, which are formed in the rim 328 of the sound board disc 322 and are located on the rim 328 to align with the snap fit arms 320. The snap fit arms 320 can thus engage the snap fit notches 344 in order to hold the sound board disc 322 on the neck 314 of the lid 304. The snap fit arms 320 allow the sound board disc 322 to be removed from the lid and replaced with a different sound board disc.

[0071] In combination the upper sound plate 326 and lower sound plate 324 create the sound board disc 322, which can resemble a pan flute, and which can make sounds of various pitches, notes, or tones. The lower sound plate 324 includes a series of parallel troughs 330. One or more of the troughs 330 can be curved at its interior end 331 in order to fit the profile of the lid, while also producing a unique sound. In certain embodiments, each of the troughs 330 can be of a different length. The toughs 330 can each have a sound shelf 332 at the at the point where it intersects the lower sound plate rim 334.

[0072] The top rim 336 of the upper sound plate 326, can include a series of air inlets 338 in fluidic connection with sound channels 340. The sound channels 340 include outlets (not shown in this view), which allow air flowing through the sound channels 340 to pass over the sounding chambers 342, each of which share an axis, and are in line with, the sound channels 340. Each of the sound channels 340 and sound chambers 342 can be positioned on the upper sound plate 326 so they are above one of the troughs 330 on the lower sound plate 324.

[0073] In operation, airflow through any one of the inlets 338 flows through the sound channel 340 and over the sound chamber 342 creating a unique sound, pitch, or note.

[0074] FIG. 3C provides an elevation view of the modular music producing bottle 300. In this view, the orientation of the upper sound plate 326 and lower sound plate 324 are illustrated. This view further shows the sound board disc 322 positioned above the lid assembly 346.

[0075] FIG. 3D provides further details of the lid 304. In particular the lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 configured to engage the sound making assembly 306. In this viewaspects of the neck 314 are visible. In particular, the neck 314 can comprise a cylindrical tube with a top opening 348. The bottom end 350 of the neck 314 is closed by plug 316.

[0076] The neck 314 can further comprise a larger upper cylinder 352 connected to a smaller lower cylinder 354 with a chamfered surface 356 connecting the large upper cylinder 352 with the smaller lower cylinder 354. The inner diameter of the smaller lower cylinder 354 can be selected so that the plug 316, when inserted in the smaller lower cylinder 354, creates a fluidic seal.

[0077] FIG. 3E illustrates aspects of the lid 304 in accordance with the disclosed embodiments. In this view support struts 358 are shown connecting the large upper cylinder 352 to the threaded sleeve 318.

[0078] The sound channel outlets 360 are illustrated in this view, which allow air flowing through the sound channels 340 to pass over the sounding chambers 342. Each of the sounding chambers 342 can comprise a sloped front surface 362 with an opening 364 therein, and an extended flat back end 366.

[0079] FIG. 3F shows the underside of the sound making assembly 306. In this view, openings 368 on the underside of the troughs 330 are visible. In the lid assembly 346, the threads 368 on the internal surface of the threaded sleeve 318 are illustrated.

[0080] It should be appreciated that the modular music producing bottle 300, is configured to include numerous lids 304, each of which can include a different sound making assembly 306, and can be used to make different sounds, and even different types of sounds (e.g. woodwind type sounds, drumbeats, etc.). FIGs. 4A-4E illustrate various lids 304, each of which can be connected to the bottle body 302.

[0081] FIG. 4A illustrates a lid 304 configured with a sound making assembly 306 comprising a darbuka 402. The lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 comprising a neck 314 and plug 316. The lid assembly 346 can further include a conical threaded sleeve 318 configured to operably engage a threaded collar of a bottle body, such as bottle body 302. The lid assembly 346 further comprises two snap fit arms 320.

[0082] The sound making assembly 306 can comprise a rim 328 with snap fit notches 344, which are formed in the rim 328 and configured to engage the snap fit arms 320. In this embodiment, the sound making assembly comprising the darbuka 402 can comprise a hollow tiered body 404 and a head 406 comprising a stretched membrane attached to rim 328.

[0083] FIG. 4B illustrates a lid 304 configured with a sound making assembly 306 comprising a tongue drum 408. The lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 comprising a neck 314 and plug 316. The lid assembly 346 can further include a conical threaded sleeve 318 configured to operably engage a threaded collar of a bottle body, such as bottle body 302. The lid assembly 346 further comprises two snap fit arms 320.

[0084] The sound making assembly 306 can comprise a rim 328 with snap fit notches 344, which are formed in the rim 328 and configured to engage the snap fit arms 320. In this embodiment, the sound making assembly 306 comprising the tongue drum 408 can comprise a rigid convex surface 410 connected to the rim 328. The rigid convex surface can further include a plurality of cutouts 412. Each of the cutouts 412 can have a different shape and / or size, such that when it is struck it vibrates at a unique frequency creating a different sound, tone, note, or pitch.

[0085] FIG. 4G illustrates a lid 304 configured with a sound making assembly 306 comprising a cowbell 414. The lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 comprising a neck 314 and plug 316. The lid assembly 346 can further include a conical threaded sleeve 318 configured to operably engage a threaded collar of a bottle body, such as bottle body 302. The lid assembly 346 further comprises two snap fit arms 320.

[0086] The sound making assembly 306 can comprise a rim 328 with snap fit notches 344, which are formed in the rim 328 and configured to engage the snap fit arms 320. In this embodiment, the sound making assembly 306 comprising the cowbell 414 can comprise a slot 416 formed in the rim 328. The cowbell 414 can further comprise a top surface 418 with a cutout 420 extending on each side along the top surface 418 proximate to the edge of the slot 416. A plurality of ridges 422 can be formed on the top surface of the cutout 420.

[0087] FIG. 4D illustrates a lid 304 configured with a sound making assembly 306 comprising a kalimba 424. The lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 comprising a neck 314 and plug 316. The lid assembly 346 can further include a conical threaded sleeve 318 configured to operably engage a threaded collar of a bottle body, such as bottle body 302. The lid assembly 346 further comprises two snap fit arms 320.

[0088] The sound making assembly 306 can comprise a rim 328 with snap fit notches 344, which are formed in the rim 328 and configured to engage the snap fit arms 320. In this embodiment, the sound making assembly 306 comprising the kalimba 424 can comprise a top surface 426 with a first bridge 428 and a second bridge 430. A set of tines 432 can extend from the first bridge 428 over the second bridge 430. A bracket 434 can be affixed over the plurality of tines 432 between the first bridge 428 and second bridge 430. Each of the tines 432 can be of a different length so that when it is plucked it vibrates at a unique frequency, resulting in a unique sound, pitch, note, or tone.

[0089] FIG. 4E illustrates a lid 304 configured with a sound making assembly 306 comprising a maraca 436. The lid 304 can comprise a lid assembly 346 comprising a neck 314 and plug 316. The lid assembly 346 can further include a conical threaded sleeve 318 configured to operably engage a threaded collar of a bottle body, such as bottle body 302. The lid assembly 346 further comprises two snap fit arms 320.

[0090] The sound making assembly 306 can comprise a rim 328 with snap fit notches 344, which are formed in the rim 328 and configured to engage the snap fit arms 320. In this embodiment, the sound making assembly 306 comprising the maraca 436 can comprise a top surface 438 with an enclosed domed shell 440. The domed shell 440 can be partially filled with fillings (not shown).

[0091] Any one of the lids 304 illustrated in FIGs. 4A-4E can be attached to a bottle body 302. In certain embodiments, the bottle body can be provided as a kit comprising a bottle body and a selection of lids 304 each providing one or more of the sound making assemblies 306, allowing any one of the lids 304 to be affixed to the bottle body. It should be appreciated that, although the threaded engagement between the bottle body 302 and lids 304 isexemplary, and other connecting means between the bottle body 302 and lid 304 are possible in other embodiments.

[0092] According to the foregoing description, the embodiments are directed to a musical instrument, like a harmonica, integrated into the body, cap, handle or other part of a bottle, facilitating simultaneous use, both for hydration and as musical entertainment. It should be appreciated that the embodiments can be made of materials that are safe and hygienic for both the musical instrument and the container, ensuring durability and ease of cleaning.

[0093] Likewise, the musical instrument’s placement on the bottle can be selected to ensure it does not hinder the primary function of the bottle as a hydration tool. It is designed for comfortable and intuitive use in both capacities. Despite the added functionality of the musical instrument, the embodiments are configured to remain portable and convenient to use, without a significant increase in weight or bulk.

[0094] Since the bottle and musical instrument are connected, a user is constantly reminded to drink water every time they play the musical device and vice versa. The disclosed embodiment can thus offer a fun and unique way to enjoy music while engaging in everyday activities like drinking water. Certain embodiments may be of particular value to outdoor enthusiasts and travelers who prioritize space and weight in their gear. Combining a water bottle with a musical instrument addresses this common need.

[0095] Based on the foregoing, it can be appreciated that a number of embodiments, preferred and alternative, are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, a system comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body and threaded collar, a lid configured to engage with the threaded collar, and a sound making assembly configured in the lid. In an embodiment, the system further comprises a handle operably connected to the lid. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a blow reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a draw reed plateconnected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly configured in the lid comprises a harmonica. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly configured in the lid comprises an air driven whistle.

[0096] In an embodiment, a system comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body and threaded collar, a lid configured to engage with the threaded collar, a handle arm operably to the lid, and a sound making assembly configured to connect to the handle arm. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a peg formed to engage with a cutout in the handle arm. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a blow reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly further comprises a draw reed plate connected to the comb. In an embodiment, the system further comprises at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly comprises a harmonica. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly comprises an air driven whistle.

[0097] In an embodiment, a musical bottle system comprises a bottle comprising a bottle body and threaded collar, a lid configured to engage with the threaded collar, and a sound making assembly configured in the lid, the sound making assembly further comprising a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers, a blow reed plate connected to the comb, at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb, a draw reed plate connected to the comb, and at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb. In an embodiment, the musical bottle system further comprises a handle connected to the lid and configured to rotate into a position in front of the plurality of chambers.

[0098] In an embodiment, a music producing bottle can comprise a bottle body with a threaded collar, and a plurality of lids configured to engage with the threaded collar, with each lid incorporating a different a sound making assembly. In an embodiment, the sound making assembly incorporated in each of the lids can comprise a harmonica, an air driven whistle, a pan flute, a darbuka, a tongue drum, a cowbell, a kalimba, and / or a maraca.

[0099] It will be appreciated that variations of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be desirably combined into many other different systems or applications. Also, various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art which are also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims

CLAIMSWhat is claimed is:1 . A system comprising: a bottle; a lid configured to engage the bottle; and a sound making assembly configured in the lid.

2. The system of claim 1 further comprising: a handle operably connected to the lid.

3. The system of claim 1 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers.

4. The system of claim 3 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a blow reed plate connected to the comb.

5. The system of claim 4 further comprising: at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb.

6. The system of claim 3 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a draw reed plate connected to the comb.

7. The system of claim 6 further comprising: at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb.

8. The system of claim 1 wherein the sound making assembly configured in the lid comprises a harmonica.

9. The system of claim 1 wherein the sound making assembly configured in the lid comprises an air driven whistle.

10. A system comprising: a bottle comprising a bottle body and collar; a lid configured to engage with the collar; a handle arm operably connected to the lid; and a sound making assembly configured to connect to the handle arm.11 . The system of claim 10 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a peg formed to engage with a cutout in the handle arm.

12. The system of claim 10 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers.

13. The system of claim 12 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a blow reed plate connected to the comb.

14. The system of claim 13 further comprising: at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb.

15. The system of claim 12 wherein the sound making assembly further comprises: a draw reed plate connected to the comb.

16. The system of claim 15 further comprising: at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb.

17. The system of claim 10 wherein the sound making assembly comprises a harmonica.

18. The system of claim 10 wherein the sound making assembly comprises an air driven whistle.

19. A musical bottle system comprising: a bottle comprising a bottle body; a lid configured to engage with the bottle; and a sound making assembly configured in the lid, the sound making assembly further comprising: a comb further comprising a plurality of chambers; a blow reed plate connected to the comb; at least one reed associated with the blow reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb; a draw reed plate connected to the comb; and at least one reed associated with the draw reed plate and aligned with one of the plurality of chambers on the comb.

20. The musical bottle system of claim 19 further comprising: a handle connected to the lid and configured to rotate into a position in front of the plurality of chambers.

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