EP2424402A1 - Mittel zur geregelten aufnahme - Google Patents
Mittel zur geregelten aufnahmeInfo
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- EP2424402A1 EP2424402A1 EP09843811A EP09843811A EP2424402A1 EP 2424402 A1 EP2424402 A1 EP 2424402A1 EP 09843811 A EP09843811 A EP 09843811A EP 09843811 A EP09843811 A EP 09843811A EP 2424402 A1 EP2424402 A1 EP 2424402A1
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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
- B65D1/00—Containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material, by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
- B65D1/02—Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
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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
- B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
- B65D25/54—Inspection openings or windows
- B65D25/56—Inspection openings or windows with means for indicating level of contents
Definitions
- This invention relates to a regulated intake means and a method of indicating and regulating fluid intake. It is particularly related to a drink means but is not limited to such.
- the RDI is further complicated due to the sex of the person, the metabolism of the person, or the work place or exertion level of the user. It is therefore of a further importance to assist a person to achieve a recommended rate of intake of liquids over predetermined time periods.
- the required hydration regime could be the RDI as made suitable in different countries or for different groups of users but it could merely be the Al (adequate intake). Therefore throughout this document the RDI or RDI* (related to particular country or group of people) or the Al are interchangeable for the purpose of this invention, as the research to date is not sufficient for RDI for water intake (however there may be a RDI for other liquid based items).
- a regulated intake apparatus for providing a means of a person regulating their rate of intake of liquid such as water, the apparatus including: a container having a volume related to the users expected intake over a particular time period; a gauging means for statically indicating the remaining contents; wherein the gauging means includes a time indication such that the user can determine the remaining volume and the remaining time to achieve consumption of the remaining volume.
- the gauging means includes a time indicator having intervals predetermined to a predetermined rate of consumption over the particular time period.
- the expected intake over a particular time period can be an RDI.
- the rate is an average recommended daily rate of consumption.
- the volume of the container can be the RDI. However preferably it is a divisional amount of the RDI such that the container has a handy carryable volume.
- the RDI for a man can be 2550 millilitres and the bottle can have a volume with a half of the RDI.
- the gauging means can include a time indicator such that the user need not assess the time to go and quantity to go but merely reviewing the quantity left indicates if the right quantity has been consumed to present time.
- the time indicator can be an hourly clock indicator beginning at predefined starting time to a predefined end time.
- the container can include a plurality of gauging means to represent the more than one time period.
- the container can include a plurality of gauging means to represent the more than one time period.
- there can be a first half of the day time indicator and a second half day time indicator such that the user can readily assess the time rate left of consumption if in the first or second half of the day.
- Time periods can also be displayed according to the time usage of the user. For example swimmers often start early in the day and therefore could have a time period starting at 4.00am. Tradesman or shiftworkers start at different times to the 9 to 5 clerical or office workers and therefore different or adjustable indicators can be used on the gauging means.
- the time indicator can be marked on the container, or moulded into the container or included on a label affixable to the container in such a way to match the contents of the container at a recommended rate of consumption.
- the time indicator is an even rate over the time period.
- the predetermined rate can include fluctuations that are recommended in the intake over a predetermined period including less in the morning or less at meals or other variations. This can result in linear and nonlinear (varied) rates of consumption.
- a translucent container to allow ready viewing of the internal quantity of the liquid in the container. More preferably the container is transparent particularly when used with transparent liquids such as water.
- the apparatus can further include an indicator means for indicating the recommended user for providing a means for that user to regulate their rate of intake of liquid such as water.
- the indicator means can be a colour indicator such that different colours are indicative of the user that is to use the regulated intake apparatus.
- a standard man user can have a predetermined indicator that matches a proportional amount of the RDI of that man person.
- a different indicator for a standard woman user can have a predetermined indicator that matches a proportional amount of the RDI of that woman person.
- the volume of the container is modified for the particular indicated user to more easily provide the differing RDI quantity of liquids.
- a list of user variations in hydration can include but not limited to: Age; Sex; Environment; Physical activity; Pregnancy; Lactation; and Illness.
- the invention also provides a method of indicating and regulating fluid intake including the steps of: providing a container with a volume that is related to a recommended intake of liquid; providing a gauging means on the container for indicating the recommended rate of consumption of the liquid; comparing actual time with the time indicated at the level of liquid remaining in the container and thereby determining if at the recommended rate of intake; abstaining from or undertaking consumption of the remaining liquid to substantially match the time indicated at the level of liquid remaining in the container with the actual time; and repeating comparison and consumption steps over regular intervals to maintain the recommended rate of intake of the liquid.
- Figure 1 is an illustrative view of a regulated intake means in accordance with a first embodiment for use by women;
- Figure 2 is an illustrative view of a regulated intake means in accordance with a first embodiment for use by men;
- Figure 3 is an illustrative view of a regulated intake means in accordance with a third embodiment for use by men in a non linear intake to cater for optimum hydration times;
- Figure 4 is an illustrative view of a regulated intake means in accordance with a fifth embodiment for use by men according to different consumer lifestyles; and Figure 5 is an illustrative view of a regulated intake means in accordance with a fourth embodiment for use by sports people relative to their sporting activity
- a regulated intake apparatus for providing a means of a person regulating the rate of intake of liquid such as water.
- the method is particularly related to providing water provided in separately purchased disposable bottles but could be applied to refillable bottles.
- a first regulated intake means 11 being a plastic substantially transparent bottle 15 with dispensing "pop-top” lid 16 for containing water or sports drink or the like related to a particular hydration necessity or regulated liquid intake.
- This first regulated intake means 11 is for women and is so indicated by indicator means 21 being a symbol on the front label.
- a further indicator can be a coloured lid 16 such as a pink lid or some other indication means including other writing in pink or other determinable colour.
- the usage suitable for women is not merely choice but is related to a predetermined user's expected intake 24 over an expected time period. This can be the recommended daily intake RDI.
- the RDI therefore has an effect on the volume to be consumed and therefore the volume 23 of the bottle 15 of the first regulated intake means 11 for women is a particular handy divisional amount of that RDI.
- the first regulated intake means 11 for women also assists the consumption of the water by providing assistance in steady consumption over an extended period.
- the first regulated intake means 11 for women further includes a first and second gauging means for use by the user depending on whether the bottle is the first of the day or the second of the day.
- the first gauging means includes a timing period being morning as identified by indicator AM at 31 and further including graduated markings 32 down the bottle. However those graduated markings are predetermined time intervals but are identified by hours in the morning which in this case are indicated as 8AM down to 12 Midday and to
- the second gauging means 35, 36 is also located on the bottle on the other side of the label and primarily relates to an afternoon consumption with a timing period being identified by indicator PM at 35 and further including graduated markings 36 down the bottle. These graduated markings are predetermined time intervals but are identified by hours in the afternoon which in this case are indicated as 3PM down to 8PM.
- the second gauging means 35, 36 shows that by 3PM the volume from the top to this marking should have been consumed. Graduated volumes should then be consumed hourly according to the graduated markings 36 down the bottle till 8PM while the remaining volume below this marking should be consumed by end of day.
- a second regulated intake means 12 also being a plastic substantially transparent bottle 17 with dispensing "pop-top" lid 16 for containing water or sports drink or the like related to a particular hydration necessity or regulated liquid intake.
- This second regulated intake means 12 is for men and is so indicated by indicator means 22 being a symbol on the front label.
- indicator means 22 being a symbol on the front label.
- a further indicator can be a coloured lid 16 such as a blue lid or some other indication means including other writing in blue or other determinable colour.
- the usage suitable for men is related to a predetermined user's expected intake 24 over an expected time period. This can be the recommended daily intake RDI.
- the RDI therefore has an effect on the volume to be consumed and therefore the volume 23 of the bottle 17 of the second regulated intake means 12 for men is a particular handy divisional amount of that RDI.
- the handy volume is half being a 1500ml bottle and thereby requiring two bottles of water per day for men to meet their RDI.
- the Australian figures of men aged 19 and over - 2.55 litres per day two bottles of 1.25 litres can be sufficient.
- Similar related features to the first regulated intake means for women 11 are included in the second regulated intake means for men 12. It can thereby be seen that a hydration regime is maintained by providing a container with a volume that is related to a recommended intake of liquid, providing a gauging means on the container for indicating the recommended rate of consumption of the liquid, comparing actual time with the time indicated at the level of liquid remaining in the container and thereby determining if ahead or behind recommended rate of intake, abstaining from or undertaking consumption of the remaining liquid to substantially match the time indicated at the level of liquid remaining in the container with the actual time, and repeating comparison and consumption steps over regular intervals to maintain the recommended rate of intake of the liquid.
- non linear scale to cater for optimum hydration times. This can include greater intake upon rising and before retiring, and little intake around meals.
- Other non linear scales can be predetermined due to health or activity regimes. Different scales can apply on either side of the apparatus to allow for changing conditions or circumstances.
- Figure 4 there is shown a choice of scale to cater for variations in consumer lifestyle such as being an early riser and therefore requiring a pre 5am period and hourly thereafter.
- night shift workers can use the apparatus under the moon scale where they might work different hours.
- General predetermined categories can be identified for labourers working 8 am to 3 pm or midnight to dawn workers and therefore it is possible for the consumer to have an apparatus that allows for their required choice of scale.
- the reference to "1 of 2" refers to the bottle being sized to be half the required intake and labelled by being the first of two bottles.
- FIG. 5 there is shown an event based apparatus so that instead of the clock based system of the first and second gauging means of Figures 1 and 2 this includes a relative time component rather than the absolute time.
- the event is not time limited but separated into four quarters and a pre event period 2 hours before the event and a final after event rehydration periods. Therefore on other events the use of the scale on sports waters etc, could show something like f-30 t+30 t+60 t+90 (where t is the exercise start time and the 30, 60, 90 reflect minutes from this point), rather than the actual time of day, as per the base hydration products.
- sports hydration is best to be based upon post-event weight loss for an individual, general guidelines recommend drinking a substantial amount 2 hours before the event, then drinking regularly (every 15-20 minutes) throughout the activity to maintain hydration levels.
- the system can be for bottled water and bottled drinks as well as for refillable drink bottles. It can include a means of administering vitamins, minerals or pharmaceuticals particularly if using a fluid to administer them in a regulated intake.
- timescale further down the bottle and later in the day (as well as ending higher up and earlier in the evening) as has the advantages of accommodating variances in user daily routines as well as supporting hydration guidelines that recommend a larger drink upon rising and before retiring to bed.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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AU2009901782A AU2009901782A0 (en) | 2009-04-28 | Regulated intake means | |
PCT/AU2009/001653 WO2010124319A1 (en) | 2009-04-28 | 2009-12-16 | Regulated intake means |
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EP2424402A1 true EP2424402A1 (de) | 2012-03-07 |
EP2424402A4 EP2424402A4 (de) | 2014-10-29 |
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US (1) | US20120097566A1 (de) |
EP (1) | EP2424402A4 (de) |
AU (1) | AU2009324258A1 (de) |
WO (1) | WO2010124319A1 (de) |
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