Dual compartment shaker bottle
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dual compartment bottles for exercise enthusiasts do not effectively prevent clumping of nutritional supplements and lack secure attachment mechanisms, insulation, and easy handling features.
Innovation Solution
A dual compartment shaker bottle with curved closed ends to prevent clumping, secure screw-on compartment tops, attachment clips, double wall insulation, and a ribbed exterior for easy gripping, allowing for efficient mixing and carrying of multiple nutritional supplements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If dual compartment bottles are used for carrying multiple liquids and supplements, then the convenience of carrying multiple items is improved, but clumping of nutritional supplements occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies curved closed ends to the compartment containing nutritional supplements. This curvature prevents powder accumulation in corners and facilitates complete mixing by eliminating dead zones where clumping would occur, thereby resolving the clumping issue while maintaining the dual compartment functionality
2Adaptability or versatility
If dual compartment bottles are used for multiple supplements, then the versatility is improved, but secure attachment mechanisms are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the bottle into two separately closable compartments, each with its own closure mechanism. This segmentation allows independent sealing of each compartment, providing reliable attachment and preventing leakage while maintaining the versatility of carrying different supplements
3Adaptability or versatility
If dual compartment bottles are used for carrying supplements, then the functionality is improved, but temperature maintenance is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a double wall structure where one wall is nested within another, creating an insulation layer between the compartments and the external environment. This nested design maintains temperature of contents while preserving the dual compartment functionality for different supplements
4Productivity
If dual compartment bottles are used for mixing supplements, then the mixing capability is improved, but easy handling features are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds ribbed exterior surfaces to specific areas of the bottle, providing enhanced grip exactly where the user's hand contacts the bottle during handling and mixing. This localized modification improves ease of operation without affecting the overall mixing capability or bottle structure
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The dual compartment shaker bottle effectively prevents clumping, maintains temperature, and provides secure and convenient handling of nutritional supplements, allowing for efficient mixing and consumption during workouts.
Implementation Method 1
a shaker bottle with a double walls with an insulation material between the walls to maintain temperature of materials contained within each chamber
Data Source
AI summary
The claimed invention relates to bottles used by exercise enthusiasts for carrying liquids, solids and/or powdered nutritional supplements with liquids for mixing said supplements. Exercise aficionados consume a variety of hydrating liquids, nutritional supplements mixed with liquids or solid food items before, during and after their exercise periods. People who exercise use a variety of bottles including shakers, squeeze and water bottles to hold and consume their liquids, foods and supplements during their workouts.The present invention is an improved dual compartment shaker bottle for various nutritional supplements, liquids and combinations thereof. The dual compartments allow the user to carry two different liquids, nutritional supplements, combinations of liquids and supplements or solids for use before, during and after their workout. They no longer need two or more shaker bottles to accomplish this.Further, the claimed invention includes two compartment tops that securely attach to the bottle with a screw on and off mechanism and provide openings to consume the contents of each chamber. Each chamber is designed with curved closed end without corners/angles that cause clumping and reduced dissolving of supplements. The disclosed invention has attachment clips at each end to assist the user in carrying the bottle in a number of places. Further, the side of the bottle is ribbed for easy gripping.To assist the user in assessing the volume of material in each compartment, a measuring scale is included along the length of each compartment. A double wall exterior is disclosed to provide insulation to maintain the temperature of the materials in each compartment.