Illuminated Liquid Container With Timed Low-Light Dispensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Liquids sold in dispenser packages often require application in low-light conditions, making it difficult for users to identify the target surface and determine the amount applied, as existing packages lack sufficient illumination.
Innovation Solution
An illuminated liquid container with a built-in or retrofittable light source, such as LEDs, OLEDs, or chemoluminescent materials, that can be activated by switches, sensors, and timers to provide illumination for the liquid and application site, ensuring visibility in low-light conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a light source is added to the liquid container, then illumination intensity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light source with the liquid container structure, integrating illumination functionality into the existing dispenser package. The light source is positioned within or on the container to illuminate the liquid and application area, merging two functions (container and illumination) into a single integrated unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The illuminated liquid container serves multiple functions: it stores the liquid, dispenses the liquid, and provides illumination for the application area. This multi-functional design allows a single device to address both storage/dispersion needs and visibility requirements in low-light conditions.
2Illumination intensity
If a light source is activated continuously, then illumination intensity is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light source is activated periodically rather than continuously, turning on when the container is opened or during dispensing, and turning off when not in use. This periodic activation provides illumination only when needed, reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining adequate lighting during critical operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically activates the light source based on sensor detection of opening conditions or dispensing activity, eliminating the need for manual switching. The container self-regulates illumination based on its operational state, activating only when the cap is removed or liquid is being dispensed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple light sources with different colors and intensities are used, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting system dynamically adjusts its characteristics based on operational needs, varying intensity and color output according to the dispensing phase or environmental conditions. This dynamic behavior allows a single light source to provide multiple operating states without requiring multiple separate light sources.
Solution Approach 2:
The light source parameters such as intensity and color temperature are varied to create different operating states. By changing these parameters, the system achieves versatility in lighting conditions (e.g., bright white for precision work, softer light for general illumination) without adding physical complexity of multiple light sources.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The illuminated liquid container enhances user visibility and accuracy when applying liquids by providing controlled lighting, reducing application challenges in low-light environments and extending battery life through timed deactivation.
Implementation Method 1
the light source can include a light emitting device such as a bulb, a light emitting diode ("LED"), an organic light emitting diode ("OLED") material or lighting panel
Implementation Method 2
the light source can include a light emitting device such as a bulb, a light emitting diode ("LED"), an organic light emitting diode ("OLED") material or lighting panel, a chemoluminescent material or fluid
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of an illuminated liquid container are disclosed herein. The illuminated liquid container can include a light source that, when activated, emits light, and a switch that activates the light source. Some embodiments of the illuminated liquid container include a bottle for holding a liquid and a cap through which the liquid can be passed.