EP0117948B1 - Container for beverages - Google Patents

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EP0117948B1
EP0117948B1 EP83307280A EP83307280A EP0117948B1 EP 0117948 B1 EP0117948 B1 EP 0117948B1 EP 83307280 A EP83307280 A EP 83307280A EP 83307280 A EP83307280 A EP 83307280A EP 0117948 B1 EP0117948 B1 EP 0117948B1
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Neville Reuben Bould
Anthony Reynolds
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/32—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
    • B65D81/3216—Rigid containers disposed one within the other
    • B65D81/3227—Rigid containers disposed one within the other arranged parallel or concentrically and permitting simultaneous dispensing of the two materials without prior mixing

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  • This invention relates to a container for beverages and specifically for alcoholic "mixed drinks”.
  • mixed drink will be used to describe a drink having two components mixed together, at least one of which is alcoholic, for example a drink such as whisky and soda; gin and tonic; MARTINI (Registered Trade Mark) and lemonade; or brandy and dry ginger ale.
  • alcoholic for example a drink such as whisky and soda; gin and tonic; MARTINI (Registered Trade Mark) and lemonade; or brandy and dry ginger ale.
  • MARTINI Registered Trade Mark
  • lemonade or brandy and dry ginger ale.
  • brandy and dry ginger ale brandy and dry ginger ale.
  • the non-alcoholic component will be referred to as the "mixer”.
  • US-A-2412833 describes a container having a dispensing cap into which a small container is threaded so as to lie within the dispensing cap. An external closure on top of the cap can be opened to give automatic simultaneous access to the liquids contained in the main and secondary containers.
  • the container is intended for simultaneously dispensing flavouring and fruit juice.
  • a jar type container has a number of concentric internal dividers for separately containing different liquids of unspecified type. These internally divided compartments can have separate closures or a single closure for all the compartments.
  • the alcoholic component usually a spirit, is an expensive liquid and is supplied in small quantities. These quantities, under International Law, are precisely measured. The user will therefore want to dispense all of the alcoholic component from the container.
  • the invention provides a container comprising;
  • the invention provides a container comprising an inner container portion, an outer container portion and closure means with a separator between the inner and outer container portions, the inner container being secured to the separator which is itself secured to the outer container portion;
  • the invention further provides the container according to either of the two preceding paragraphs wherein the neck of the inner container portion is snap engaged by the separator which is itself snap engaged beneath the neck of the outer container portion.
  • a container is shown at 20 and comprises an outer container portion 21 and an inner container portion 22.
  • Each of the container portions 21 and 22 is made of a synthetic plastics material which is such as to be capable of withstanding the internal pressure of a carbonated drink without damage.
  • the base 23 of the outer container portion 21 is indented for extra strength and rigidity.
  • a closure assembly is provided, generally indicated at 24.
  • This closure assembly comprises two parts, which are shown in more detail in Figures 2 to 5.
  • closure assembly 24 One part of the closure assembly 24 is an outer screw closure cap 25, which is preferably provided with a crimped seal to ensure that the contents of the container are not tampered with after filling, until finally used.
  • the closure cap 25 is shown in Figures 4 and 5 and is internally screw-threaded at 26. Grip-improving formations 27 are provided around its periphery.
  • the closure cap 25 is screwed onto a corresponding screw-thread provided externally on a neck 28 of the outer container portion 21.
  • the inner container portion 22 is nested concentrically within the outer container portion 21 and seats on the indented base 23.
  • the top opening 29 of the inner container portion 22 is closed off only by the outer screw closure cap 25 as shown in Figure 1.
  • An inner, generally annular separator 30 surrounds a neck 31 of the inner container portion 22.
  • This separator is shown in more detail in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawings.
  • the neck 31 has an outwardly-directed annular rib 32, which is snap-engaged by an inwardly-directed annular lip 33 on the separator 30.
  • the separator 30 is snap-engaged around the neck 31 of the inner container portion 22.
  • This sub-assembly is then inserted into the outer container portion 21.
  • An outwardly-directed annular flange 34 of the separator can be snap-engaged beneath the neck 28 of the outer container portion 21, to complete assembly of the container.
  • the inner container portion 22 has a substantially smaller volume than the space remaining between itself and the outer container portion 21.
  • the inner container portion is filled with an alcoholic component of a mixer drink, and the remaining space of the outer container portion is filled with a mixer.
  • the separator 30 is provided with a plug-type seal 35, shown in Figure 3. This is only accessible after the outer screw cap 25 has been removed.
  • the sealed container 20 can be carried and sold as a unit, for example on aeroplanes or trains, in buffets at transport centres, in fast-food restaurants or in ordinary liquor retail outlets.
  • the seal is firstly broken and the screw cap 25 removed. This allows the spirits or other alcoholic component in the inner container portion to be poured out.
  • the plug-type seal 35 is pulled out of the separator 30 and as much of the mixer drink as required by personal taste is poured out of the outer container portion.
  • Figure 6 of the drawings shows a further version of the container, similar in many respects to that of Figures 1 to 5, but with the inner container portion containing the carbonated mixer component of the beverage. Because of the carbonation of this component, it may be advisable to use this arrangement, to avoid distortion of the assembly between the introduction of the carbonated mixer component and that of the alcoholic component, which could occur if the alcoholic component is housed in a flexible-walled container portion within the container portion housing the mixer.
  • the outer container portion 40 has an indentation 41 in its base, to provide a seating 42 for the inner container portion 43.
  • the latter is larger than the inner portion of the previously-described embodiment, since it is generally required that the mixer should be supplied in larger quantities than the alcoholic component.
  • the carbonated mixer component is filled into the inner container portion 43, which is then closed off with a closure cap 44.
  • the outer container portion 40 is then filled with the alcoholic component through a filler hole in a separator 45, which mounts the inner and outer container portions 40 and 43 relative to each other in a manner similar to that used in the previously-described embodiment.
  • outer cap 46 which is internally screw-threaded to cooperate with mating external threads on the neck of the outer container portion.
  • a seal may also be applied to the cap to comply with Customs regulations.

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Abstract

A container for beverages, particularly mixed drinks including an alcoholic and a mixer component, comprises a single unit (10; 20) which incorporates two container portions (10, 16; 21, 22; 40, 43), for the respective components of the drink. A single closure assembly (13; 24) has two-stage operation, firstly unsealing and opening the container (16; 22; 40) and then allowing access to the mixer component, so that the latter can be added to taste. Three embodiments of container are described.

Description

  • This invention relates to a container for beverages and specifically for alcoholic "mixed drinks".
  • In this description, the expression "mixed drink" will be used to describe a drink having two components mixed together, at least one of which is alcoholic, for example a drink such as whisky and soda; gin and tonic; MARTINI (Registered Trade Mark) and lemonade; or brandy and dry ginger ale. The non-alcoholic component will be referred to as the "mixer".
  • At present, if someone wishes to have a mixed drink at home, it is necessary to buy a bottle of the alcoholic component and a bottle of the mixer, even if only one drink is required. It has been proposed to sell ready-mixed "cocktails" in small individual bottles but these make no allowance for personal taste, in that the proportions of the components are pre-determined before bottling.
  • Similarly, airlines, train buffets and similar sales outlets where it is inconvenient to supply drinks from standard bottles rely heavily on miniature spirit bottles, served with a separate bottle or can of mixer, to enable the individual customer to mix the desired amounts to taste. Pilfering is also encouraged by the use of large standard bottles. Where used on trains or aeroplanes crossing national borders, Customs clearance may also pose problems.
  • It is an object of the present invention to provide a container for mixed drinks which is convenient in use under the circumstances outlined above.
  • It is known to provide containers having a plurality of compartments for various purposes. For example US-A-2412833 describes a container having a dispensing cap into which a small container is threaded so as to lie within the dispensing cap. An external closure on top of the cap can be opened to give automatic simultaneous access to the liquids contained in the main and secondary containers. The container is intended for simultaneously dispensing flavouring and fruit juice.
  • US-A-2412833 has been taken as the basis for the classifying part of the Claims of this application.
  • In FR-A-1224465, a jar type container has a number of concentric internal dividers for separately containing different liquids of unspecified type. These internally divided compartments can have separate closures or a single closure for all the compartments.
  • However, none of the prior containers has been designed for containing the components of an alcoholic mixed drink, with the attendant problems.
  • The alcoholic component, usually a spirit, is an expensive liquid and is supplied in small quantities. These quantities, under International Law, are precisely measured. The user will therefore want to dispense all of the alcoholic component from the container.
  • The less expensive mixer component will be added to taste. However, storage of the mixer component poses further problems since carbonated drinks need to be prevented from losing the pressurized gas within them.
  • These problems have never been confronted before in a compound container and it is an object of the present invention to provide a container specifically designed for mixed drinks in which these problems are addressed and solved.
  • According to a first aspect the invention provides a container comprising;
    • an inner container portion, an outer container portion and closure means with a separator between the inner and outer container portions; the inner container portion being secured to the separator which is itself secured to the outer container portion;
    • characterised in that the container is constructed for separately containing two components of an alcoholic mixed drink, namely, an alcoholic component and a carbonated mixer component,
    • the inner container portion is adapted to contain the carbonated mixer component;
    • the outer container portion is adapted to contain the alcoholic component; a second stage closure seal is provided for said inner container portion, forming part of said closure means and which is capable of containing and sealing said carbonated mixer component therein;
    • and in that the closure means further comprise a first stage closure which simultaneously closes said outer container portion and prevents access to the second stage closure seal, opening of the first stage closure allowing the second stage closure seal to be opened without disassembly of the inner and outer container portions of the container.
  • According to a further aspect the invention provides a container comprising an inner container portion, an outer container portion and closure means with a separator between the inner and outer container portions, the inner container being secured to the separator which is itself secured to the outer container portion;
    • characterised in that the container is constructed for separately containing two components of an alcoholic mixed drink, namely, an alcoholic component and a carbonated mixer component,
    • the inner container portion is adapted to contain the alcoholic component;
    • the outer container portion is adapted to contain the carbonated mixer component;
    • a second stage closure seal is provided for said outer container portion, forming part of said closure means and which is capable of containing and sealing said carbonated mixer component therein;
    • and in that the closure means further comprise a first stage closure which simultaneously closes the inner container portion and prevents access to the second stage closure seal, opening of the first stage closure allowing the second stage closure seal to be opened without disassembly of the inner and outer container portions of the container.
  • The invention further provides the container according to either of the two preceding paragraphs wherein the neck of the inner container portion is snap engaged by the separator which is itself snap engaged beneath the neck of the outer container portion.
  • Beverage containers embodying the invention will now be described in more detail by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-
    • FIGURE 1 is a vertical sectional view of a container for beverages embodying the invention;
    • FIGURE 2 is a plan view of an inner separator and closure of the container shown in Figure 1;
    • FIGURE 3 is a vertical sectional view of the inner separator and closure of Figure 2;
    • FIGURE 4 is a plan view of an external closure of the container shown in Figure 1;
    • FIGURE 5 is a vertical sectional view of the closure of Figure 4.
    • FIGURE 6 is a vertical sectional view of an alternative embodiment of container.
  • Referring to Figures 1 to 5, a container is shown at 20 and comprises an outer container portion 21 and an inner container portion 22. Each of the container portions 21 and 22 is made of a synthetic plastics material which is such as to be capable of withstanding the internal pressure of a carbonated drink without damage. The base 23 of the outer container portion 21 is indented for extra strength and rigidity.
  • A closure assembly is provided, generally indicated at 24. This closure assembly comprises two parts, which are shown in more detail in Figures 2 to 5.
  • One part of the closure assembly 24 is an outer screw closure cap 25, which is preferably provided with a crimped seal to ensure that the contents of the container are not tampered with after filling, until finally used. The closure cap 25 is shown in Figures 4 and 5 and is internally screw-threaded at 26. Grip-improving formations 27 are provided around its periphery.
  • The closure cap 25 is screwed onto a corresponding screw-thread provided externally on a neck 28 of the outer container portion 21.
  • The inner container portion 22 is nested concentrically within the outer container portion 21 and seats on the indented base 23. The top opening 29 of the inner container portion 22 is closed off only by the outer screw closure cap 25 as shown in Figure 1.
  • An inner, generally annular separator 30 surrounds a neck 31 of the inner container portion 22. This separator is shown in more detail in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawings. The neck 31 has an outwardly-directed annular rib 32, which is snap-engaged by an inwardly-directed annular lip 33 on the separator 30. Thus, the separator 30 is snap-engaged around the neck 31 of the inner container portion 22.
  • This sub-assembly is then inserted into the outer container portion 21. An outwardly-directed annular flange 34 of the separator can be snap-engaged beneath the neck 28 of the outer container portion 21, to complete assembly of the container.
  • It will be seen that the inner container portion 22 has a substantially smaller volume than the space remaining between itself and the outer container portion 21. The inner container portion is filled with an alcoholic component of a mixer drink, and the remaining space of the outer container portion is filled with a mixer.
  • The separator 30 is provided with a plug-type seal 35, shown in Figure 3. This is only accessible after the outer screw cap 25 has been removed.
  • The sealed container 20 can be carried and sold as a unit, for example on aeroplanes or trains, in buffets at transport centres, in fast-food restaurants or in ordinary liquor retail outlets.
  • To use the contents, the seal is firstly broken and the screw cap 25 removed. This allows the spirits or other alcoholic component in the inner container portion to be poured out. When this has been completed, the plug-type seal 35 is pulled out of the separator 30 and as much of the mixer drink as required by personal taste is poured out of the outer container portion.
  • Figure 6 of the drawings shows a further version of the container, similar in many respects to that of Figures 1 to 5, but with the inner container portion containing the carbonated mixer component of the beverage. Because of the carbonation of this component, it may be advisable to use this arrangement, to avoid distortion of the assembly between the introduction of the carbonated mixer component and that of the alcoholic component, which could occur if the alcoholic component is housed in a flexible-walled container portion within the container portion housing the mixer.
  • The outer container portion 40 has an indentation 41 in its base, to provide a seating 42 for the inner container portion 43. The latter is larger than the inner portion of the previously-described embodiment, since it is generally required that the mixer should be supplied in larger quantities than the alcoholic component.
  • The carbonated mixer component is filled into the inner container portion 43, which is then closed off with a closure cap 44. The outer container portion 40 is then filled with the alcoholic component through a filler hole in a separator 45, which mounts the inner and outer container portions 40 and 43 relative to each other in a manner similar to that used in the previously-described embodiment.
  • The whole assembly is then sealed by an outer cap 46 which is internally screw-threaded to cooperate with mating external threads on the neck of the outer container portion. A seal may also be applied to the cap to comply with Customs regulations.

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1. A container comprising;
an inner container portion (43), an outer container portion (40) and closure means (44,46) with a separator (45) between the inner and outer container portions (43, 40) the inner container portion (43) being secured to the separator (45) which is itself secured to the outer container portion (40);
characterised in that the container is constructed for separately containing two components of an alcoholic mixed drink, namely, an alcoholic component and a carbonated mixer component,
the inner container portion (43) is adapted to contain the carbonated mixer component;
the outer container portion (40) is adapted to contain the alcoholic component;
a second stage closure seal (44) is provided for said inner container portion (43), forming part of said closure means (44, 46) and which is capable of containing and sealing said carbonated mixer component therein;
and in that the closure means (44, 46) further comprise a first stage closure (46) which simultaneously closes said outer container portion (40) and prevents access to the second .stage closure seal (44), opening of the first stage closure (46) allowing the second stage closure seal (44) to be opened without disassembly of the inner and outer container portions (43, 40) of the container.
2. A container comprising an inner container portion (22), an outer container portion (21) and closure means (25, 35) with a separator (30) between the inner and outer container portions (22, 21), the inner container portion (22) being secured to the separator (30) which is itself secured to the outer container portion (21);
characterised in that the container is constructed for separately containing two components of an alcoholic mixed drink, namely, an alcoholic component and a carbonated mixer component,
the inner container portion (22) is adapted to contain the alcoholic component;
the outer container portion (21) is adapted to contain the carbonated mixer component; a second stage closure seal (35) is provided for said outer container portion, forming part of said closure means (25, 35) and which is capable of containing and sealing said carbonated mixer component therein;
and in that the closure means (25, 35) further comprise a first stage closure (25) which simultaneously closes the inner container portion (22) and prevents access to the second stage closure seal (35), opening of the first stage closure (25) allowing the second stage closure seal (35) to be opened without disassembly of the inner and outer container portions (22, 21) of the container.
3. A container according to Claim 1 or Claim 2 further characterised in that the neck of the inner container portion (43, 22) is snap engaged by the separator (45, 30) which is itself snap engaged beneath the neck of the outer container portion (40,21).
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