Soft-sided beverage insulating device and system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage insulators, such as KOOZIE containers, fail to provide comprehensive solutions for resealing, protecting, and transporting containers with liquid content, as they do not prevent spillage, damage, or vibration transmission, and lack integrated features for simultaneous use and electronic support.
Innovation Solution
A thermoregulating, shock-resistant beverage container with a multi-layered insulating material that includes a built-in cap for resealing, an integrated opener, attachment system, and electronic components, along with a customizable design for improved functionality and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a soft-sided insulating device is used to insulate a beverage container, then thermal insulation is provided, but the container cannot be resealed, protected from damage, or securely transported
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions into a single integrated device: the insulating sleeve includes an integrated cap structure that provides both thermal insulation and resealing capability, eliminating the need for separate insulating devices and caps. This merging resolves the contradiction by maintaining temperature while enabling reliable container sealing and protection.
Solution Approach 2:
The insulating device is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: thermal insulation, container sealing, impact protection, and secure transport. The multi-functional design allows the single device to address all the shortcomings of prior art without requiring multiple separate components.
2Temperature
If a soft-sided cooler is used for storage, then insulation is provided, but the container cannot be accessed simultaneously and lacks structural support
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating sleeve features a dynamic design where the insulating material can be compressed or expanded to accommodate different container sizes and shapes. This flexibility allows the container to be accessed and used while still maintaining insulation, resolving the contradiction between insulation and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The device provides structural support at critical locations where containers are most vulnerable, such as the bottom and sides, while maintaining flexibility in other areas. This localized reinforcement enables simultaneous access and structural support without requiring a rigid frame throughout the entire device.
3Device complexity
If a simple insulating sleeve is used, then the device is simple and inexpensive, but it transmits vibrations and lacks electronic integration
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating sleeve uses composite materials that combine thermal insulation properties with vibration-dampening characteristics. This allows the device to remain relatively simple while effectively reducing vibration transmission to the beverage container, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and harmful factor reduction.
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 solution effectively maintains temperature, prevents spillage and damage, allows for secure transport, and integrates electronic features, enhancing the usability and protection of beverage containers.
Implementation Method 1
The insulating material of the sides and bottom of the container slow the rate at which the beverage increases or decreases in temperature due to the temperature of the ambient air
Implementation Method 2
A thermoregulating, shock-resistant beverage container with a multi-layered insulating material that includes a built-in cap for resealing
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AI summary
The present invention is a novel soft-sided beverage insulating device and system intended to be an improvement over prior art. The invention is designed to envelope, wrap, hold or otherwise secure a container with liquid content. The invention improves upon the prior art by improving upon liquid content temperature control, an over-cap or cap for protection of or to reseal a liquid content container, a frame to support a geometric shape and provide a compartment for novelty electronics such as LED lights or other low voltage electronics. The invention offers a leverage opening system to access the liquid content of the enveloped container and an attachment point for straps, harness or other attachment to increase transportability of the said device. Additionally, embodiments allow for bespoke modifications for cosmetic purposes, fit and novelty.