Container sleeve

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing liquid dispensing container sleeves lack additional utility features, failing to address issues such as durability, slipperiness, and comfort during outdoor activities, particularly for pet owners who need to carry water for both humans and animals.

Innovation Solution

A sleeve designed to fit over a water bottle, featuring a removable stand for use as a dog drinking bowl, a strap for carrying, and slits for holding doggy bags, providing enhanced functionality and convenience for outdoor activities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a rigid material container is used, then durability and containment are improved, but the container becomes slippery and uncomfortable during outdoor activities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer durabilityVSAvoidgrip comfort

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a rigid inner container (plastic or stainless steel) with a flexible outer sleeve (silicone or rubber), creating a composite structure that maintains the strength benefits of rigid materials while adding the grip and comfort benefits of flexible materials

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If a basic container sleeve is used, then protection is provided, but additional utility features are lacking

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontainer protectionVSAvoidfunctional utility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The sleeve is designed to perform multiple functions: it protects the container, provides a non-slip grip, serves as a dog drinking bowl when the stand is deployed, and includes attached features like a leash and waste bag holder to address multiple outdoor activity needs in a single device

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If a multi-functional sleeve is added, then utility features are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefunctional utilityVSAvoidsleeve structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate items (container sleeve, drinking bowl, leash, waste bag holder) into a single integrated device, reducing the total number of items users need to carry while providing comprehensive functionality for outdoor activities with pets

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250031835A1Container sleeve

Publication Date: 2025.01.30 BAKER SCOTT

AI summary

A sleeve for a container, such as a water bottle, that is configured in a manner that secures the container or that may be positioned on its side where it functions as a container itself, such as a bowl.