US20010042754A1 - Novelty drinking apparatus - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a drinking apparatus, and in particular but not solely to a drinking apparatus to be used as a novelty item.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,211,024 there is described a drinking straw which has an expanded mid section to provide a surface on which advertising or the like can be placed.
- the expanded section is first filled with liquid drawn up from the lower section of the straw, before the liquid advances through the upper section to the mouth of the user.
- the present invention consists in a drinking apparatus comprising or including
- liquid reservoir means defining a liquid reservoir having, at least one liquid outlet (“first liquid outlet(s)”), ducted by ducting from at least one inlet, (“first inlet(s)”) in the liquid pulled within the reservoir,
- second liquid outlet(s) at least one liquid outlet
- second inlet(s) outside of said reservoir yet in the vicinity of said first liquid outlet(s), and
- said means to hold is a chamber.
- said chamber is substantially sealed save for said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s).
- said chamber provides said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s) in a condition such that the ducting at least immediately before said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is substantially in line with the at least one second inlet(s).
- said chamber provides said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s) in a condition such that the ducting at least immediately before said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is substantially aligned with the ducting at least immediately after at least one second inlet(s).
- each of said at least one fast liquid outlet(s) has a separate ducting.
- said chamber is smaller than the liquid reservoir means.
- said reservoir is a container with a mouth region opening which can be substantially sealed for use by a portion of said means to hold save for at least one pressure equalization opening for said reservoir means.
- said pressure equalization means is an aperture extending from the outer bounds of the reservoir means, into said reservoir means.
- said pressure equalization means is an opening to the atmosphere through the interface of the mouth region of the reservoir means and the means to hold.
- said reservoir means and said means to hold are threadingly engagable to each other.
- said reservoir means and said means to hold are snap fit engagable to each other.
- said reservoir means and said means to bold are bayonet engagable to each other.
- said reservoir means and said means to hold are of the same outline shape when viewed in their engagment direction.
- said reservoir means and said means to hold are of cylindrical shape.
- said reservoir means is substantially rigid.
- the flow area from said at least one first liquid outlet is smaller than the effective flow area of said at least one second inlet.
- said chamber and said liquid reservoir are directly engaged to each other such that said chamber is located for use above said reservoir.
- said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is provided into said means to hold, at a portion thereof which provides said seal to the reservoir means mouth region.
- said at least one first inlet(s) is provided for use at the lower region of said reservoir means.
- said ducting between said first liquid inlet and said first liquid outlet is substantially straight.
- said at least one second inlet is provided through said means to hold, at a portion thereof which provides said seal to the reservoir means mouth region.
- said unducted liquid flow when said drinking apparatus is in operation, travels between said first liquid outlet and said second liquid inlet(s) in a downwardly direction.
- said ducting between said first liquid inlet and said first liquid outlet delivers said fluid from said reservoir to said first liquid outlet to a position above said second liquid inlet.
- said second liquid outlet(s) is located above said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid inlet(s).
- an electric circuit is provided and which becomes complete upon the flow of liquid pulled from within said reservoir to thereby allow for the currant of electricity to operate a light/sound device.
- said electronic circuit is created upon the flow of liquid pull from within the reservoir and across such liquid in the unducted liquid flow region thereof.
- a two point contact means is provided as a circuit breaker to said circuit and which are positioned within said chamber such that upon use the unducted liquid flow contacts both points and to thereby generate between said points and across said unducted flow the complete circuit for the operation of said light/sound means.
- said light/sound means are provided secured to said drinking apparatus.
- said light and/or sound means as part of said circuit are located within a separate chamber of said drinking apparatus.
- said separate chamber is a chamber located between said reservoir and said chamber.
- the present invention consists in a drinking apparatus comprising or including
- liquid reservoir means defining a liquid reservoir having at least one liquid outlet (“first liquid outlet(s)”), ducted by ducting from at least one inlet (“first inlet(s)”) in the liquid pulled within the reservoir,
- [0043] means to hold at least one second liquid outlet(s) relative to said first liquid outlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid outlet(s).
- said at least one second liquid outlet(s) is provided as an openings, in a wall of said means to hold.
- said at least one second liquid outlet(s) is provided at the distal end of a ducting from at least one liquid inlet provided to the means to hold.
- said means hold is a sealed chamber save for said at least one liquid outlet of said liquid reservoir means, and said at least one second liquid outlet(s).
- the present invention consists in a drinking vessel comprising:
- a container divided into a lower most compartment to retain a liquid, and at least one compartment above said lower most compartment,
- At least one duct (the “lower most duct(s)”) having at least one inlet extending to the lower most regions of said lower most compartment and having at least one outlet opening (“first outlet opening(s)”) provided into the said at least one compartment above,
- said at least one compartment above into which said outlet of said lower most duct is provided also including at least one outlet opening (“second outlet opening(s)”)
- said at least one compartment above is holds at least one second outlet(s) relative to said first liquid outlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting within said at least one compartment above from the liquid pulled within the lower most compartment between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid outlet(s).
- This invention may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and any or all combinations of any two or more of said parts, equivalents or features, and where specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which this invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one preferred form of the drinking apparatus of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the drinking apparatus of FIG. 1 illustrating an upper and reservoir means of the drinks container
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the chamber of the drinking apparatus
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view through a vertical cross section of the article of FIG. 1,
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of an alternative arrangement of the present invention through a vertical section
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view through an alternative arrangement wherein there is illustrated provisions for establishing a plurality of unsupported water columns
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view in sectional direction AA of FIG. 6,
- FIG. 8 is a sectional view through yet an alternative form of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view through section B-B of FIG. 8,
- FIG. 10 is yet an alternative of the drinking apparatus
- FIG. 11 is still a further alternative of the drinking apparatus
- FIG. 12 is yet another alternative arrangement, of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 illustrates one preferred form of the present invention with dimension lines to illustrate a configuration which will allow for the unsupported column of water to be established
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate even further alternatives to the present invention
- FIG. 16 is a sectional view through a drinking apparatus of the present invention operating in a waterfall configuration
- FIG. 17 illustrates an optional configuration of the present invention wherein an electronic circuit is able to be created upon the flow of liquid through the drinking apparatus wherein the electric circuit may operate for example lights or sound providing means,
- FIG. 18 is a sectional view through section Y-Y of FIG. 17, and
- FIG. 19 is an example of the circuit that may be employed in the present invention wherein IC is for example of a sound generator and/or LED drive type such as for example the 5202 series of Micon Electronic (H.K.) Limited.
- IC is for example of a sound generator and/or LED drive type such as for example the 5202 series of Micon Electronic (H.K.) Limited.
- the drinking apparatus 1 preferably consists of a liquid reservoir means 2 defining a liquid reservoir 17 .
- the reservoir has at least one liquid outlet referred to as the first liquid outlet(s) 12 . This is ducted by ducting 4 from at least one inlet referred to a the first inlet(s) 13 through which the liquid within the reservoir may be pulled.
- the apparatus also includes a means to hold at least one second liquid outlet(s) 14 relative to said first liquid outlet(s) 12 .
- the means to hold is preferably a chamber defining means and holds the second liquid inlet relative to the first liquid outlet in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir.
- the flow is, partially unducted.
- FIG. 4 there is a portion of the flow between second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet which is ducted by a ducting or conduit 6 , In FIG. 12 however, there is not such upper ducting provided to the second liquid outlet.
- the chamber and the reservoir means are substantially of a corresponding external shape for example of a circular shape so that the appearance of the product from the outside is of a continuous body.
- FIG. 5 illustrates An alternative to this preferred arrangement wherein the outer shape includes a step feature. Other alternatives are also possible.
- the ducting 4 extends downwardly to an opening (the first outlet) from the chamber into the reservoir.
- the reservoir means is adapted to receive and contain liquid such as soft drink or water or the like and this is to be dispensed from this reservoir via the at least one ducting 4
- the ducting 4 extends from a first outlet 12 into the reservoir means to a first liquid inlet 13 , which is preferably proximate to the lower most regions of the reservoir means. This will ensure that substantially all of the liquid contained in the reservoir means can be drawn through the ducting 4 .
- the chamber is sealed and preferably air tight save for the openings provided by the at least one first liquid outlet into the chamber and an the at least one second outlet 14 .
- the chamber may be provided with a lid provision 7 which can be sealingly engaged to the upper mouth region 8 of the chamber.
- a lid which can be sealingly engaged to the upper mouth region 8 of the chamber.
- this chamber is of a one piece member as for example as shown in FIG. 5.
- this lid must securely and sealingly engage with the chamber. This may for example be achieved by a tapered mouth region 8 engagable with a complementary tapered mouth engagable portion of the lid 7 . Further features such as annular ribs or a treaded type of engagement may also be provided for this purpose.
- the apparatus is preferably of a nature where the reservoir has a chamber engagable mouth regions, such that when it is engaged with the chamber the mouth region of the reservoir is substantially scaled therewith the preferred cylindrical shape of the reservoir and the chamber means the apparatus preferably has the overall shape of a tall glass with a lid or a can of soft drink or the like.
- the reservoir means preferably has at least one pressure equalizing aperture 9 or other opening or the like to allow for air to be displaced into the reservoir means, liquid can be displaced from the reservoir through the ducting 4 and into the chamber as an unsupported column or unducted flow of liquid.
- Liquid momentum being drawn up through the ducting 4 is preferably directed towards the upper opening of the chamber and thereby exits the chamber without substantially flowing astray from bring an unsupported column between the openings of the chamber.
- FIG. 5 illustrates that the present invention can be provided wherein a non-vertical alignment of the two openings of the chamber occur. Likewise the container of FIG. 4 can be utilized on an angle wherein the aligned ductings are not.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an arrangement wherein a single lower ducting 4 and preferably also single upper 15 ducting can be provided with diversions/contractions which extend/reduce to provide a plurality of openings in the upper and lower parts of the chamber.
- a manifold type arrangement or similar may perhaps be used in this respect.
- a plurality of ductings to provide such effect may be provided as for example shown in FIG. 8. Indeed in FIG. 8 there is shown an illustration where there are two lower ductings 4 converging the flow of fluid therefrom into the chamber to a single upper opening, (second inlet opening).
- the most preferred form of the present invention incorporates a smaller opening of the lower ducting into the chamber than the opening from which the upper ducting preferably extends from the upper or second inlet opening of the chamber.
- the pressure equalization means of the reservoir means is preferably an opening directly into the reservoir means from external of the container.
- Such an opening may preferably be provided in the wall of the reservoir means or may be provided as a gap between the junction of the upper and reservoir means in the forms of the invention shown in FIG. 5. Such may be achieved by an imperfect sealing between the upper and lower members providing the upper and reservoir means. Where a flexible liquid reservoir is used, such pressure equalization means way not be necessary.
- the equalization means 9 may be a ducting which extends from an opening in the junction 5 between the chamber and reservoir to an opening in the chamber. As shown in FIG. 11 this opening in this chamber is on the lid 7 but may alternatively be through any other wall section of this compartment not extending back into this reservoir means.
- the apparatus 1 is of a single container which is separated into at least two compartments 2 , 3 by a division providing means 5 , as shown in FIG. 10.
- the apparatus shown in FIG. 12 does not have a, or significant upper duct.
- the chamber may be provided with merely an outlet (second outlet) to which the mouth of a user can be placed to provide suction.
- second outlet an outlet to which the mouth of a user can be placed to provide suction.
- This version of the invention shows that the ducting between the first inlets and first outlets need not place the first outlets at the junction between the reservoir and the chamber.
- the flow of liquid from the ducting 4 is preferably of a momentum which has sufficient speed to reach the second inlet or chamber upper opening, and is preferably also of a direction, directed at the second inlet/opening. At least in one broad sense of this aspect, it is preferably at least that portion of the ducting immediately before the first outlet which is vectored in the direction of the second inlet/opening. Preferably the portion of the ducting immediately extending from the second inlet may also be of the same vectoring as other duct.
- the drinking apparatus in a form which results in the formation of a downward stream of water or a waterfall between the first liquid outlet and the second liquid inlet.
- a stream of water is generated between the first liquid outlet and second liquid inlet and flows substantially unsupported.
- the flow of fluid exiting from the first liquid outlet is in a direction towards the second liquid inlet such that the unsupported column of water created by sucking on the second liquid outlet causes that unsupported column of water to be substantially entirely directed to the second liquid inlet for ducting between the second liquid inlet and the second liquid outlet.
- FIG. 16 An example of the ducting arrangement is for example as shown in FIG. 16 however the ducting may be of a completely different nature and may include a substantial portion of the first ducting 4 , being outside of the chambers. Configurations of ducting to provide the waterfall version of the present invention may include the variations of ducting as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 8 or other forms.
- FIG. 17 a further alternative or additional feature of the present invention is disclosed.
- electrical contact points 38 which are part of an electronic circuit, the circuit being completed upon the flow of unducted water through the drinking apparatus of the present invention.
- the contact point 38 are preferably located so as to impinge into the flow of water upon the use of the drinking apparatus of the present invention and thereby to complete a circuit which preferably actuates electronic means such as lights and/or sound generation means.
- the contact points are shown to be provided proximate to the first liquid outlet. It is envisaged however that tho electrical contact points could be provided at the first liquid outlet or at the first liquid inlet or for that matter anywhere along the ducting between the liquid outlets and liquid inlets. However with the provision of the electrical contact points within the compartment 3 where the inducted flow of water is generated, the contact points can be provided in a manner such that when no liquid is flowing, there is no chance of any residue liquid from closing the circuit and actuating the electronic devices such as the lights or sound providing means.
- the electrical contact points could be provided at the first liquid outlet or second liquid inlet, resident liquid (after the flow of liquid has stopped) which may adhere to the surfaces at the liquid outlet or inlet, may still cause for the circuit to be closed across the electrical contact points. Accordingly in the most preferred form the electrical contact points are provided separated and insulated from the liquid outlet or inlet or the ducting between the liquid outlets and inlets and are provided in a region within the compartment 3 where once the unducted flow of liquid is generated they provide the closing of the circuit to actuate the electronic means.
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A drinking apparatus which includes a liquid reservoir having at least one liquid outlet ducted from at least one inlet in the liquid pulled within the reservoir, at least one liquid outlet ducted from at least one inlet outside of said reservoir yet in the vicinity of said first liquid outlet, and means to hold said first liquid outlet relative to said second liquid inlet in such a way as to enable suction applied at said second liquid outlet to induce an unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir between said first liquid outlet and said second liquid inlet.
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- The present invention relates to a drinking apparatus, and in particular but not solely to a drinking apparatus to be used as a novelty item.
- Many different forms of novelty drinking containers are known. Such, include for example those shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,879,885, where there is a container which has an inlet and outlet straw. The application of suction at the outlet straw will, when the inlet straw is placed in a cup containing liquid, generate a fountain of liquid within the container.
- In U.S. Pat. No. 4,211,024 there is described a drinking straw which has an expanded mid section to provide a surface on which advertising or the like can be placed. The expanded section is first filled with liquid drawn up from the lower section of the straw, before the liquid advances through the upper section to the mouth of the user.
- Likewise in U.S. Pat. No. 5,361,987, there is shown a drinking straw having an expanded section which is filled with liquid prior to advancing out through the upper section. All this prior art is of straw like apparatus for location with a separate cut or glass or cup of liquid. The novelty effect hat these specification teach is either of filling of a compartment prior to displacement from the apparatus, or a fountain effect of a disbursed flow of liquid. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a drinking apparatus which will at least provide the public with a useful choice.
- Accordingly in a first aspect the present invention consists in a drinking apparatus comprising or including
- liquid reservoir means defining a liquid reservoir having, at least one liquid outlet (“first liquid outlet(s)”), ducted by ducting from at least one inlet, (“first inlet(s)”) in the liquid pulled within the reservoir,
- at least one liquid outlet (“second liquid outlet(s)”) ducted by ducting from
- at least one inlet (“second inlet(s)”) outside of said reservoir yet in the vicinity of said first liquid outlet(s), and
- means to hold said first liquid outlet(s) relative to said second liquid inlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce an unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir between, said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid inlet(s).
- said means to hold is a chamber.
- Preferably said chamber is substantially sealed save for said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s).
- Preferably said chamber provides said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s) in a condition such that the ducting at least immediately before said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is substantially in line with the at least one second inlet(s).
- Preferably said chamber provides said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s) in a condition such that the ducting at least immediately before said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is substantially aligned with the ducting at least immediately after at least one second inlet(s).
- Preferably each of said at least one fast liquid outlet(s) has a separate ducting.
- Preferably there is one said second inlet.
- Preferably there is one said first liquid outlet.
- Preferably alternatively there is at least two first liquid outlets.
- Preferably there is one said second liquid inlet.
- Preferably said chamber is smaller than the liquid reservoir means.
- Preferably said reservoir is a container with a mouth region opening which can be substantially sealed for use by a portion of said means to hold save for at least one pressure equalization opening for said reservoir means.
- Preferably said pressure equalization means is an aperture extending from the outer bounds of the reservoir means, into said reservoir means. Preferably said pressure equalization means is an opening to the atmosphere through the interface of the mouth region of the reservoir means and the means to hold.
- Preferably said reservoir means and said means to hold are threadingly engagable to each other.
- Alternatively preferably said reservoir means and said means to hold are snap fit engagable to each other.
- Alternatively preferably said reservoir means and said means to bold are bayonet engagable to each other.
- Alternatively preferably said reservoir means and said means to hold are of the same outline shape when viewed in their engagment direction.
- Preferably said reservoir means and said means to hold are of cylindrical shape.
- Preferably said reservoir means is substantially rigid.
- Preferably the flow area from said at least one first liquid outlet is smaller than the effective flow area of said at least one second inlet.
- Preferably said chamber and said liquid reservoir are directly engaged to each other such that said chamber is located for use above said reservoir.
- Preferably said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is provided into said means to hold, at a portion thereof which provides said seal to the reservoir means mouth region.
- Preferably said at least one first inlet(s) is provided for use at the lower region of said reservoir means.
- Preferably said ducting between said first liquid inlet and said first liquid outlet is substantially straight.
- Preferably said at least one second inlet is provided through said means to hold, at a portion thereof which provides said seal to the reservoir means mouth region.
- Alternatively preferably said unducted liquid flow, when said drinking apparatus is in operation, travels between said first liquid outlet and said second liquid inlet(s) in a downwardly direction. In the alternative preferably said ducting between said first liquid inlet and said first liquid outlet, delivers said fluid from said reservoir to said first liquid outlet to a position above said second liquid inlet.
- In the alternative preferably said second liquid outlet(s) is located above said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid inlet(s).
- Preferably an electric circuit is provided and which becomes complete upon the flow of liquid pulled from within said reservoir to thereby allow for the currant of electricity to operate a light/sound device.
- Preferably said electronic circuit is created upon the flow of liquid pull from within the reservoir and across such liquid in the unducted liquid flow region thereof.
- Preferably a two point contact means is provided as a circuit breaker to said circuit and which are positioned within said chamber such that upon use the unducted liquid flow contacts both points and to thereby generate between said points and across said unducted flow the complete circuit for the operation of said light/sound means.
- Preferably said light/sound means are provided secured to said drinking apparatus.
- Preferably said light and/or sound means as part of said circuit are located within a separate chamber of said drinking apparatus.
- Preferably said separate chamber is a chamber located between said reservoir and said chamber. In a second aspect the present invention consists in a drinking apparatus comprising or including
- liquid reservoir means defining a liquid reservoir having at least one liquid outlet (“first liquid outlet(s)”), ducted by ducting from at least one inlet (“first inlet(s)”) in the liquid pulled within the reservoir,
- means to hold at least one second liquid outlet(s) relative to said first liquid outlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid outlet(s).
- Preferably said at least one second liquid outlet(s) is provided as an openings, in a wall of said means to hold.
- Preferably alternatively said at least one second liquid outlet(s) is provided at the distal end of a ducting from at least one liquid inlet provided to the means to hold.
- Preferably said means hold is a sealed chamber save for said at least one liquid outlet of said liquid reservoir means, and said at least one second liquid outlet(s). In a further aspect the present invention consists in a drinking vessel comprising:
- a container divided into a lower most compartment to retain a liquid, and at least one compartment above said lower most compartment,
- at least one duct (the “lower most duct(s)”) having at least one inlet extending to the lower most regions of said lower most compartment and having at least one outlet opening (“first outlet opening(s)”) provided into the said at least one compartment above,
- said at least one compartment above into which said outlet of said lower most duct is provided, also including at least one outlet opening (“second outlet opening(s)”)
- wherein said at least one compartment above is holds at least one second outlet(s) relative to said first liquid outlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting within said at least one compartment above from the liquid pulled within the lower most compartment between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid outlet(s).
- This invention may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, and any or all combinations of any two or more of said parts, equivalents or features, and where specific integers are mentioned herein which have known equivalents in the art to which this invention relates, such known equivalents are deemed to be incorporated herein as if individually set forth.
- The invention consists in the foregoing and also envisages constructions of which the following gives examples.
- One preferred form of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which;
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one preferred form of the drinking apparatus of the present invention,
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the drinking apparatus of FIG. 1 illustrating an upper and reservoir means of the drinks container,
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the chamber of the drinking apparatus,
- FIG. 4 is a sectional view through a vertical cross section of the article of FIG. 1,
- FIG. 5 is a sectional view of an alternative arrangement of the present invention through a vertical section,
- FIG. 6 is a sectional view through an alternative arrangement wherein there is illustrated provisions for establishing a plurality of unsupported water columns,
- FIG. 7 is a sectional view in sectional direction AA of FIG. 6,
- FIG. 8 is a sectional view through yet an alternative form of the present invention,
- FIG. 9 is a sectional view through section B-B of FIG. 8,
- FIG. 10 is yet an alternative of the drinking apparatus,
- FIG. 11 is still a further alternative of the drinking apparatus,
- FIG. 12 is yet another alternative arrangement, of the present invention
- FIG. 13 illustrates one preferred form of the present invention with dimension lines to illustrate a configuration which will allow for the unsupported column of water to be established,
- FIGS. 14 and 15 illustrate even further alternatives to the present invention,
- FIG. 16 is a sectional view through a drinking apparatus of the present invention operating in a waterfall configuration,
- FIG. 17 illustrates an optional configuration of the present invention wherein an electronic circuit is able to be created upon the flow of liquid through the drinking apparatus wherein the electric circuit may operate for example lights or sound providing means,
- FIG. 18 is a sectional view through section Y-Y of FIG. 17, and
- FIG. 19 is an example of the circuit that may be employed in the present invention wherein IC is for example of a sound generator and/or LED drive type such as for example the 5202 series of Micon Electronic (H.K.) Limited.
- With reference to FIG. 1 the
drinking apparatus 1 preferably consists of a liquid reservoir means 2 defining aliquid reservoir 17. The reservoir has at least one liquid outlet referred to as the first liquid outlet(s) 12. This is ducted by ducting 4 from at least one inlet referred to a the first inlet(s) 13 through which the liquid within the reservoir may be pulled. The apparatus also includes a means to hold at least one second liquid outlet(s) 14 relative to said first liquid outlet(s) 12. The means to hold is preferably a chamber defining means and holds the second liquid inlet relative to the first liquid outlet in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir. - Between the second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet, the flow is, partially unducted. In for example FIG. 4, there is a portion of the flow between second liquid outlet and the first liquid outlet which is ducted by a ducting or
conduit 6, In FIG. 12 however, there is not such upper ducting provided to the second liquid outlet. - In the most preferred form the chamber and the reservoir means are substantially of a corresponding external shape for example of a circular shape so that the appearance of the product from the outside is of a continuous body. FIG. 5 illustrates An alternative to this preferred arrangement wherein the outer shape includes a step feature. Other alternatives are also possible.
- With reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the
ducting 4 extends downwardly to an opening (the first outlet) from the chamber into the reservoir. As the reservoir means is adapted to receive and contain liquid such as soft drink or water or the like and this is to be dispensed from this reservoir via the at least oneducting 4, theducting 4 extends from afirst outlet 12 into the reservoir means to a firstliquid inlet 13, which is preferably proximate to the lower most regions of the reservoir means. This will ensure that substantially all of the liquid contained in the reservoir means can be drawn through theducting 4. - The chamber is sealed and preferably air tight save for the openings provided by the at least one first liquid outlet into the chamber and an the at least one
second outlet 14. - The chamber may be provided with a
lid provision 7 which can be sealingly engaged to the upper mouth region 8 of the chamber. Alternatively processes may be utilized in the manufacturing of the present invention wherein this chamber is of a one piece member as for example as shown in FIG. 5. Where a lid is provided, this lid must securely and sealingly engage with the chamber. This may for example be achieved by a tapered mouth region 8 engagable with a complementary tapered mouth engagable portion of thelid 7. Further features such as annular ribs or a treaded type of engagement may also be provided for this purpose. - The apparatus is preferably of a nature where the reservoir has a chamber engagable mouth regions, such that when it is engaged with the chamber the mouth region of the reservoir is substantially scaled therewith the preferred cylindrical shape of the reservoir and the chamber means the apparatus preferably has the overall shape of a tall glass with a lid or a can of soft drink or the like.
- In operation of the novel drinks container as for example shown in FIG. 4, a person can provide suction to the second outlet by placing this to the mouth of the user.
- As the reservoir means preferably has at least one
pressure equalizing aperture 9 or other opening or the like to allow for air to be displaced into the reservoir means, liquid can be displaced from the reservoir through theducting 4 and into the chamber as an unsupported column or unducted flow of liquid. - Upon the application of suction to the second outlet (whether directly by the user or indirectly via other chambers or the like) the only way in which pressure in the chamber can move towards equalization is for liquid to be drawn through the
ducting 4 to move and upwardly, and out through second outlet. - Liquid momentum being drawn up through the
ducting 4 is preferably directed towards the upper opening of the chamber and thereby exits the chamber without substantially flowing astray from bring an unsupported column between the openings of the chamber. - The fact that the chamber is substantially sealed to any other flow of fluid ensures that a maximum suction pressure is transferred to the
ducting 4 to draw the liquid of the reservoir means upwardly therethrough. - FIG. 5 illustrates that the present invention can be provided wherein a non-vertical alignment of the two openings of the chamber occur. Likewise the container of FIG. 4 can be utilized on an angle wherein the aligned ductings are not.
- FIG. 6 illustrates an arrangement wherein a single
lower ducting 4 and preferably also single upper 15 ducting can be provided with diversions/contractions which extend/reduce to provide a plurality of openings in the upper and lower parts of the chamber. A manifold type arrangement or similar may perhaps be used in this respect. Alternatively a plurality of ductings to provide such effect may be provided as for example shown in FIG. 8. Indeed in FIG. 8 there is shown an illustration where there are twolower ductings 4 converging the flow of fluid therefrom into the chamber to a single upper opening, (second inlet opening). - To reduce spillage of any flow of the unsupported column of water in the chamber, the most preferred form of the present invention incorporates a smaller opening of the lower ducting into the chamber than the opening from which the upper ducting preferably extends from the upper or second inlet opening of the chamber.
- In FIGS. 4, 6,8 and 10 the pressure equalization means of the reservoir means is preferably an opening directly into the reservoir means from external of the container. Such an opening may preferably be provided in the wall of the reservoir means or may be provided as a gap between the junction of the upper and reservoir means in the forms of the invention shown in FIG. 5. Such may be achieved by an imperfect sealing between the upper and lower members providing the upper and reservoir means. Where a flexible liquid reservoir is used, such pressure equalization means way not be necessary.
- In an alternative form as shown in FIG. 11 the equalization means9 may be a ducting which extends from an opening in the
junction 5 between the chamber and reservoir to an opening in the chamber. As shown in FIG. 11 this opening in this chamber is on thelid 7 but may alternatively be through any other wall section of this compartment not extending back into this reservoir means. - In an alternative the
apparatus 1 is of a single container which is separated into at least twocompartments - The apparatus shown in FIG. 12 does not have a, or significant upper duct. The chamber may be provided with merely an outlet (second outlet) to which the mouth of a user can be placed to provide suction. This version of the invention shows that the ducting between the first inlets and first outlets need not place the first outlets at the junction between the reservoir and the chamber.
- The flow of liquid from the
ducting 4 is preferably of a momentum which has sufficient speed to reach the second inlet or chamber upper opening, and is preferably also of a direction, directed at the second inlet/opening. At least in one broad sense of this aspect, it is preferably at least that portion of the ducting immediately before the first outlet which is vectored in the direction of the second inlet/opening. Preferably the portion of the ducting immediately extending from the second inlet may also be of the same vectoring as other duct. - In a further embodiment of the present invention, and as shown in FIG. 16, the drinking apparatus in a form which results in the formation of a downward stream of water or a waterfall between the first liquid outlet and the second liquid inlet. In this configuration, a stream of water is generated between the first liquid outlet and second liquid inlet and flows substantially unsupported. In this form, the flow of fluid exiting from the first liquid outlet is in a direction towards the second liquid inlet such that the unsupported column of water created by sucking on the second liquid outlet causes that unsupported column of water to be substantially entirely directed to the second liquid inlet for ducting between the second liquid inlet and the second liquid outlet.
- An example of the ducting arrangement is for example as shown in FIG. 16 however the ducting may be of a completely different nature and may include a substantial portion of the
first ducting 4, being outside of the chambers. Configurations of ducting to provide the waterfall version of the present invention may include the variations of ducting as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 8 or other forms. - With reference to FIG. 17, a further alternative or additional feature of the present invention is disclosed. In FIG. 17 there are shown electrical contact points38 which are part of an electronic circuit, the circuit being completed upon the flow of unducted water through the drinking apparatus of the present invention. The contact point 38 are preferably located so as to impinge into the flow of water upon the use of the drinking apparatus of the present invention and thereby to complete a circuit which preferably actuates electronic means such as lights and/or sound generation means.
- With reference to FIG. 17, the contact points are shown to be provided proximate to the first liquid outlet. It is envisaged however that tho electrical contact points could be provided at the first liquid outlet or at the first liquid inlet or for that matter anywhere along the ducting between the liquid outlets and liquid inlets. However with the provision of the electrical contact points within the
compartment 3 where the inducted flow of water is generated, the contact points can be provided in a manner such that when no liquid is flowing, there is no chance of any residue liquid from closing the circuit and actuating the electronic devices such as the lights or sound providing means. Although the electrical contact points could be provided at the first liquid outlet or second liquid inlet, resident liquid (after the flow of liquid has stopped) which may adhere to the surfaces at the liquid outlet or inlet, may still cause for the circuit to be closed across the electrical contact points. Accordingly in the most preferred form the electrical contact points are provided separated and insulated from the liquid outlet or inlet or the ducting between the liquid outlets and inlets and are provided in a region within thecompartment 3 where once the unducted flow of liquid is generated they provide the closing of the circuit to actuate the electronic means.
Claims (40)
1. A drinking apparatus comprising or including:
liquid reservoir means defining a liquid reservoir having, at least one liquid outlet (“first liquid outlet(s)”), ducted by ducting from at least one inlet,(“first inlet(s)”) in the liquid pulled within the reservoir,
at least one liquid outlet (“second liquid outlets)”) ducted by ducting from
at least one inlet (“second inlet(s)”) outside of said reservoir yet in the vicinity of said first liquid outlet(s), and
means to hold said liquid outlet(s) relative to said second liquid inlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce an unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid inlet(s).
2. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said means to hold is a chamber.
claim 1
3. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said chamber is substantially sealed save for said at least one fist liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s).
claim 2
4. A drinking apparatus as claimed in claims 2 or 3 wherein said chamber provides said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s) in a condition such that the ducting at least immediately before said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is substantially in line with the at least one second inlet(s).
5. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said chamber provides said at least one first liquid outlet(s) and said at least one second inlet(s) in a condition such that the ducting at least immediately before said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is substantially aligned with the ducting at least immediately after at least one second inlet(s).
claims 2
4
6. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein each of said at least one first liquid outlet(s) has a separate ducting.
claims 1
5
7. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein there is one said second inlet.
claims 1
6
8. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein there is one said first liquid outlet.
claims 1
5
9. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein alternatively there is at least two first liquid outlets.
claims 1
7
10. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein there is one said second liquid inlet.
claim 9
11. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said chamber is smaller than the liquid reservoir means.
claims 2
10
12. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said reservoir is a container with a mouth region opening which can be substantially sealed for use by a portion of said means to hold save for at least one pressure equalization opening for said reservoir means.
claims 1
11
13. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said pressure equalization means is an aperture extending from the outer bounds of the reservoir means, into said reservoir means.
claim 12
14. A drinking apparatus as claimed in claims 12 or 13 wherein said pressure equalization means is an opening to the atmosphere through the interface of the mouth region of the reservoir means and the means to hold.
15. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said reservoir means and said means to hold are threadingly engagable to each other.
claims 1
14
16. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said reservoir means and said means to hold are snap fit engagable to each other.
claims 1
14
17. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein, said reservoir means and said means to hold are bayonet engagable to each other.
claims 1
14
18. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of claims 15 or 17 wherein said reservoir means and said means to hold are of the same outline shape when viewed in their engagment direction.
19. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said reservoir means and said means to hold are of cylindrical shape.
claims 1
18
20. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said reservoir means is substantially rigid.
claims 1
19
21. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein the flow area from said at least one first liquid outlet is smaller than the effective flow area of said at least one second inlet.
claims 1
20
22. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said chamber and said liquid reservoir are directly engaged to each other such that said chamber is located for use above said reservoir
claims 2
21
23. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said at least one first liquid outlet(s) is provided into said means to hold, at a portion thereof which provides said seal to the reservoir means mouth region.
claims 12
22
24. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said at least one first inlet(s) is provided for use at the lower region of said reservoir means.
claims 1
23
25. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said ducting between said first liquid inlet and said first liquid outlet is substantially straight.
claims 1
24
26. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said at least one second inlet is provided through said means to hold, at a portion thereof which provides said seal to the reservoir means mouth region.
claims 12
22
27. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said unducted liquid flow, when said drinking apparatus is in operation, travels between said first liquid outlet and said second liquid inlet(s) in a downwardly direction.
claim 26
28. A drinking apparatus as claimed in claims 26 or 27 wherein said ducting between said first liquid inlet and said first liquid outlet, delivers said fluid from said reservoir to said first liquid outlet to a position above said second liquid inlet.
29. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said second liquid outlet(s) is located above said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid inlet(s).
claims 26
28
30. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein an electric circuit is provided and which becomes complete upon the flow of liquid pulled from within said reservoir to thereby allow for the current of electricity to operate a light and/or sound device.
claims 1
29
31. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said electronic circuit is created upon the flow of liquid pull from within the reservoir and across such liquid in the unducted liquid flow region thereof.
claim 30
32. A drinking apparatus as claimed in claims 30 or 31 wherein a two point contact means is provided as a circuit breaker to said circuit and which are positioned within said chamber such that upon use the unducted liquid flow contacts both points and to thereby generate between said points and across said unducted flow the complete circuit for the operation of said light/sound means.
33. A drinking apparatus as claimed in any one of to wherein said light/sound means are provided secured to said drinking apparatus.
claims 30
32
34. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said light and /or sound means as part of said circuit are located within a separate chamber of said drinking apparatus.
claim 33
35. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said separate chamber is a chamber located between said reservoir and said chamber.
claim 34
36. A drinking apparatus comprising or including
liquid reservoir means defining a liquid reservoir having at least one liquid outlet (“first liquid outlet(s)”), ducted by ducting from at least one inlet (“first inlet(s)”) in the liquid pulled within the reservoir,
means to hold at least one second liquid outlet(s) relative to said first liquid outlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting from the liquid pulled within the reservoir between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid outlet(s).
37. A drinking apparatus as claimed in wherein said at least one second liquid outlet(s) is provided as an openings, in a wall of said means to hold.
claim 36
38. A drinking apparatus as claimed in claims 36 or 37 wherein alternatively said at least one second liquid outlet(s) is provided at the distal end of a ducting from at least one liquid inlet provided to the means to hold.
39. A drinking apparatus as claimed in to wherein said means hold is a sealed chamber save for said at least one liquid outlet of said liquid reservoir means, and said at least one second liquid outlet(s).
claims 36
38
40. A drinking vessel comprising:
a container divided into a lower most compartment to retain a liquid, and at least one, compartment above said lower most compartment,
at least one duct (the “lower most duct(s)”) having at least one inlet extending to the lower most regions of said lower most compartment and having at least one outlet opening (“first outlet opening(s)”) provided into the said at least one compartment above,
said at least one compartment above into which said outlet of said lower most duct is provided, also including at least one outlet opening (“second outlet opening(s)”)
wherein said at least one compartment above is holds at least one second outlet(s) relative to said first liquid outlet(s) in such a way as to enable suction applied at, on or about said second liquid outlet(s) to induce at least a partially unducted liquid flow of liquid ducting within said at least one compartment above from the liquid pulled within the lower most compartment between said first liquid outlet(s) and said second liquid outlet(s).
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