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Solution Overview
Problem
Current beverage containers do not effectively retain a secondary beverage container, such as a can, and lack compatibility with various lids and adapters to maintain temperature.
Innovation Solution
A beverage system comprising a container with an internal threaded section and a non-threaded inner wall section, a threaded gasket, a lid with a seal, and an adapter that fits within the container, allowing for secure retention of beverage cans and maintaining temperature through vacuum sealing and temperature-sensitive materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional beverage container with lid is used, then it can retain a beverage, but it cannot hold a secondary beverage container such as a can inside
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements nesting by placing a secondary beverage container (can) inside the primary beverage container. The inner can is positioned within the outer container's cavity, allowing one container to hold another. This resolves the contradiction by enabling the container to hold a secondary beverage container while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through hierarchical nesting rather than complex integrated design.
2Temperature
If a koozie is used to surround a beverage can, then it can provide insulation, but it does not use a lid or other compatible parts to maintain temperature
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal system where the outer beverage container serves multiple functions: it acts as an insulated holder for inner cans, accepts various lid types (screw-on, snap-on, flip-top), and accommodates different sized cans through adjustable internal components. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the temperature retention system adaptable to various configurations and accessories, unlike a simple koozie that only provides insulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the beverage containment system into separate functional components: an outer insulated container, an inner beverage can, a removable lid, and optional adapters. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall system versatility. The lid provides sealing, the outer container provides insulation, and adapters provide adaptability, resolving the contradiction between temperature retention and adaptability.
3Reliability
If the container is designed to fit specific can sizes, then it can securely retain the can, but it reduces flexibility for different can dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustability through removable adapters and flexible positioning mechanisms inside the container. Users can adjust the internal components or select different adapters to accommodate various can sizes (e.g., 12 oz, 16.9 oz, 20 oz cans). This dynamic configuration capability resolves the contradiction by maintaining secure retention through adjustable fits rather than fixed dimensions, allowing the same container to reliably hold different can sizes.
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 system effectively retains beverage cans of different sizes, maintains temperature, and prevents leakage, enhancing user convenience and temperature retention.
Implementation Method 1
a vacuum sealed space between the outer wall and the inner wall section
Implementation Method 2
the vacuum sealed space between the outer wall and the inner wall section insulates the beverage
Implementation Method 3
The adapter may include a phase change material
Data Source
AI summary
Beverage systems and kits and methods of using the same. A beverage system of the present disclosure includes a container configured to retain a beverage, the container having an outer wall and an internal threaded section above a non-threaded inner wall section; a threaded gasket having a threaded portion and an outer curved profile, the threaded portion configured to engage the internal threaded section of the container when coupled thereto; and a lid having an extension portion extending from a cover portion, the extension portion having a seal positioned thereon, the seal configured to engage the non-threaded inner wall section of the container when coupled thereto.