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Beverage container with cap and spout

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MXPA00001425A
MXPA00001425A MXPA/A/2000/001425A MXPA00001425A MXPA00001425A MX PA00001425 A MXPA00001425 A MX PA00001425A MX PA00001425 A MXPA00001425 A MX PA00001425A MX PA00001425 A MXPA00001425 A MX PA00001425A
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Prior art keywords
spout
lid
base
peak
beverage container
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MXPA/A/2000/001425A
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Spanish (es)
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J J Cautereels Victor
M C J Backaert Dimitri
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Dart Industries Inc
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Abstract

A beverage container having a base and a cap threaded thereto, and which may be used with a spout mounted to the container mouth. The cap includes a shoulder section having a rim contact section to seal to the container upper rim when the spout is not employed. The shoulder section also includes a spout contact section having a cam surface. The spout includes a follower ridge which is engaged by the cam surface to retain the spout in position as the cap is rotated for removal. This permits the spout to vent any accumulated pressure from a stored carbonated beverage, and thus prevents the spout from being disengaged from the base due to the accumulated pressure.

Description

BEVERAGE CONTAINER WITH LID AND PEAK RECIPROCAL REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS This request is related to the pending applications of the United States of America 29 / 100,384 and 29 / 100,383, as well as the pending Mexican applications Nos. 99/434 and 99/924 of model registration, and are included for reference to the present, making them part of them, including, but not limited to, the following particular aspects.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates, in general, to beverage containers for personal use. In particular, the present invention relates to a beverage container, which can be used to store and distribute a simple service of carbonated and non-carbonated beverages. At home, beverages are often transferred from the original page to a container for personal use. Such containers are currently available in a variety of forms. In the general sense, these containers consist of a base, which defines a cavity to retain the beverage, and a lid to seal the base. To store non-carbonated beverages, the seal between the base and the lid is often of primary importance, because the leaks have the obvious problems of beverage loss, beverage contamination and clutter. The seal is also important for the storage of carbonated drinks for the same reasons. Thus, the seal must also have some degree of gas tightness, to retain the carbonation for the desired period of time. While the seal is also important for carbonated beverage containers, of great interest is typically the danger posed by the buildup of pressure within the container, especially during the removal of the lid. Specifically, the internal pressure acts on the lower side of the lid, tending to force it apart from the base. As the user removes the lid, this pressure can cause the lid to be expelled from the container in a very energetic manner. This can be so forceful that it will cause harm to the user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a container, which stores a beverage with freshness for a predetermined, desired period of time. Another object of the present invention is to provide a container, which has a sufficient seal for use with both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages.
A further object of the present invention is to provide such a container, which automatically discharges the internal pressure during the opening. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a container which has a simple design, using only a few parts which can each be easily produced in bulk. These and other objects are achieved by a beverage container, which has a base and a cap threaded thereto, and which can be used with a spout mounted in the mouth of the container. That cover includes a support section, which has a ring contact section for sealing to the upper ring of the container, when the peak is not used. The supporting section also includes a contact section of the spout, which has a cam surface. This spout includes a follower flange, which is brought into contact with the cam surface to retain the spout in position when the cap is rotated for removal. This allows the peak to discharge any accumulated pressure from a stored carbonated beverage, and thus prevents the peak from being uncoupled from the base due to the accumulated pressure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The aforementioned objects and features of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the drawings, where like reference numerals denote similar elements, and in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view, with separate pieces, of a container, according to the present invention, showing the base, peak and lid; Figure 2 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled base and lid of the container of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view, showing a detail of Figure 2; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view, showing a second detail of Figure 2; Figure 5 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled base, peak and lid, of the container of Figure 1; Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view, showing a detail of Figure 5; and Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view, showing a second detail of Figure 5.
The present invention relates to a container, according to the present invention, which is generally designated by reference numeral 10. This container 10 includes at least one base 12 and a lid 14, and may further include a spout 15. In particular, when used to store non-carbonated beverages, base 12 and lid 14 may be used alone (but may also be used). used with peak 16). However, when used to store carbonated beverages, the base 12 and lid 14 will be used with the spout 16. The base 12 includes a bottom wall 18 having a periphery, and a side wall 20, which extends upwardly. from this periphery, and ends in an upper ring 22. While the periphery of the bottom wall 18 may have several configurations, the upper ring 22 will be circular. The bottom wall 18 and the side wall 20 together define the interior 24 of the container, which can receive the beverage to be stored. The upper ring 22 further defines a mouth 26 which provides access to, and exit from, this interior. The bottom wall 18 and the side wall 20 can be formed of various materials, such as glass, metal or plastic, and can be of the same or different materials. However, it is preferred that they form 5 J t ánOitátÉ? You as a monolithic plastic unit, formed by the injection molding. This is due not only to the reduced cost, but also to allow a sufficient deformation of the upper ring 22 (described more fully below), which may be difficult to achieve using more rigid materials, such as glass or metal. As mentioned, a beverage can be stored inside the base 24 of the base 12. To prevent the unintended exit of the beverage, the lid 14 is provided and serves to close the interior 24. As best illustrated in Figure 2, the cover 14 includes a central portion 28 having a generally dome configuration, with a lower edge, a support section 30 at this lower edge, and a skirt 32, extending downwardly of the support section 30. This skirt 32 generally has an internal diameter slightly larger than the external diameter of the base 12, and the threads 34 are formed in the base 12, to coincide with the internal threads 36 inside the skirt 32. These threads 34 and internal threads 36 allow cover 14 to be secured to base 12 by the threaded coupling. When fully seated, the support section 30 will abut the upper ring 22, either directly, as shown in Figures 2-4, or by means of the spout, as shown in Figures 5-7.
As best illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the support section 30 is comprised of two distinct sections. There is a ring contact section 39 and a peak contact section 40 (described in more detail below). The rim contact section 38 is intended to come directly against the top ring 22 when the lid 14 is fully seated in the base 12. As may be considered, it will serve to block the flow of the beverage from the inside 24. However, in practice, it may be difficult to achieve the proper contact and thus an appropriate seal, completely around the upper ring 22. To ensure an appropriate seal, it is preferred that the base 12 include a sealing flange 42 (FIG. 1), which extends around the exterior of the side wall 20 in a position of proximity to, but spaced from, this upper ring 22. In addition, it is preferred that the interior of the skirt 32 be woven into the interior adjacent to the support section 30, and in particular between the support section 30 and the position of the sealing rim 42, when the lid 14 is fully seated. As can be seen, the taper on the inside serves to compress on the sealing rim 42, as the lid 14 moves towards the seated position, providing the desired seal when the upper ring 22 does not completely contact the contact section 38 of the rim.
The above description will make clear the operation of the container 10 when used with only the base 12 and the lid 14. As mentioned, this use is suitable for non-carbonated beverages. For carbonated beverages, it is preferred (but not regulated) that peak 16 is also used. This arrangement will now be discussed. As shown in Figure 1, the spout 16 generally includes a main panel 44, which extends through the mouth 26 and has an outer periphery, which can be supported on the upper rim 22. Spaced inward from this outer periphery and extending downward, is a peak skirt 46, with a dimension for contact with the upper ring 22, preferably on the inner side of the side wall 20. In the preferred embodiment shown, the inner face of the side wall 20 includes a circumferential recess 48, which coincides with skirt 46 of the peak. This recess 48 reduces the thickness of the side wall 20, allowing it to expand more easily to receive the skirt 46 of the peak in a narrow fit, to prevent the exit of the beverage. This correspondent relationship may include a tapering outward to the free edge of the peak skirt 46, as shown. Extending through the main panel 44, there is an opening 50, through which the beverage will be distributed. In the preferred embodiment shown, a neck extension 52, having the trunk configuration of a conical tube, extends from this opening 50 to the collar ring 54. This neck extension 52 will preferably have a size approaching the opening of a bottle of standard carbonated beverage for ease and family use in drinking from the neck extension 52. When the lid 14 fully seats in the base 12, the central portion 28 will seal the opening 50. When the preferred neck extension 52 is employed, the central portion 28 will abut against the collar 54 of the neck. It will be noted that the lid 14 is rotated about its longitudinal axis during this seating to the base 12, and for this reason it is preferred (but not required) that the neck extension 52 be coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the lid 14. To ensure an appropriate seal, the inner face of the central portion 28 may include an abutting surface 56 configured to match the collar 54 of the neck when the lid 14 is seated. The above elements are all strictly required to use the peak 16. But , this arrangement provides only the benefit of the reduced diameter neck extension 52 for the beverage and no benefit related to use with carbonated drinks. For these additional benefits, one more structure is regulated.
Specifically, the spout 16 also preferably includes at least one follower flange 58, which rises above the main panel 44 in an underlying position of the contact section 40 of the spout of the support section 30. In the preferred embodiment, three follower flanges 58 are used in equal angular spaces, and each radially extends outwardly from the neck extension 52. During the final portion of rotation for mounting the cover 14 and inversely the initial portion of rotation to remove the cover 14 the (or each) follower flange 58 will contact a cam surface 60, formed in the peak contact section 40 of the support section 30 (the cam surface 60 is best illustrated in Figure 2).
This contact will ensure that peak 16 does not move from its mounted position on base 12. The reason for this is the internal pressure developed by carbonated beverages. During the time when cover 14 is removed, this pressure is released easily to the atmosphere through the opening 50. However, during the period when the lid 14 settles, the interior 24 is sealed by the peak skirt 46 and the stop of the central portion 28 against the neck ring 54. This sealed condition will allow this pressure to build up. Already that the lid 14 is removed later, it moves upwards and 10 ^ Ui ^ - ^ ------- ^ - ^ - ^^ away from the base 12 and from engagement with the collar ring 54. This accumulated pressure, however, will tend to force the peak 16 upwardly against the lid 14. The pressure may often be sufficient for the peak 16 to actually travel upward with the lid 14, until the peak flap 46 disengages of the base 12. If this occurs near the point where the threads 34 and the internal threads 36 are decoupled, the pressure may cause the cover 14 with the spout 16 to be driven vigorously upwards and away from the base 12. This represents a danger to the user. To prevent this, the container 10 will discharge the interior well before decoupling the threads 34 and the internal threads 36. This is achieved through the use of the follower flange 58 and the cam surface 60. Specifically, the cam surface 60 has the general form of a support directed downwards,. having a first end 62 (FIG. 2) that forms an angle downward to a second end 64. This angle is substantially equal to the needle of the threads 34 and the internal threads 36. The length of the cam surface 60, of course , it will not be greater than the circumference in the contact section 40 of the peak and, in the preferred embodiment shown, encompasses 120S (there being the cam surfaces 60, one for each follower flange 58) 11 ^^^ * ^^^^ * fc ^ ys ^ í ^^^ * The operation of these elements is as follows. When the lid 14 is fully seated, the cam surface 60 contacts the follower flange 58, preventing upward movement, and the lid 14 is oriented with the first end 62 of the cam surface 60 near the follower flange 58. Consistent the user begins the rotation of the cover 14 for removal, this cover rotates with respect to the base 12, and also moves away from the base 12. During this initial rotation, the cam surface 60 slides over the follower flange 58, with the contact point maintaining a constant distance from the base 12 and thus retaining the follower flange 58 in position against upward movement with the cover. As such, the lid moves upward with respect to the base 12 and the peak 16, but this peak 16 does not move upwards. This movement of the cap will then cause the abutment surface 56 to move away from the collar 54 of the neck in the upward direction. This, of course, breaks the seal between these elements, and the internal pressure is discharged through the ring 54 of the neck inside the lid 14, and by means of the threaded coupling of the lid 14, to the atmosphere. As such, it will be seen that the movement of the lid 14 will restrict the upward movement of the spout 16 and allow the discharge of the container.
The above description of operation depends on the follower flange 58 being in the proper position (ie, adjacent the first end 62 of the cam surface 60) when the cover 14 is seated. To ensure this, the angular, ie synchronous, orientation of the peak 16 with respect to the threads 34 is critical. As best illustrated in Figure 1, this synchronous rotation is achieved by forming a unique coincident relationship between the base 12 and the peak 16. In particular, the upper ring 22 includes a positioning recess 66 for each follower flange 58 employed, and the Peak 16 includes a similar number of positioning projections 68, which extend radially outwardly from the skirt 46 of the peak. This requires that the spout 16 be placed in the proper position in the base 12 for the operation of the cam surface 60. It will also be noted that the sealing flange 42 is located below the positioning recess 66, so that this positioning recess 66 does not break the seal formed by the sealing flange 42. While the above description is sufficient, in the seated condition of the cover 14, the cam surface 60 will abut against the follower flange 58 prior to the life of the desired product, to reduce this In order to prolong the life of the product, the contact section 40 of the spout can additionally include a contact rim 70, positioned radially outwardly of the cam surface 60, 13.
-Ifc "- t? - U éáá i * ??» áá? ^ ~ - ^ * ^? »? K?? Íi? I ^ ~ ^. ^ * ^?? &I. lower edge within a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis This lower edge is located in a position for contact with the main panel 44 when the cover 14 is fully seated, as shown in Figure 6. As may be considered, however As the lid 14 rotates for removal, the contact rim 70 will move away from the main panel 44 due to the upward movement of the lid As such, the contact rim 70 is effective only when the lid 14 settles. From the above description, it can be seen that the container 10 will supply a beverage container having a relatively small opening in the peak for ease of drinking, but which allows the removal of the peak to easily fill this container. be employed to safely maintain a carbonated beverage under of its discharge section in the opening. Beyond this, the container 10 can be used without the spout 16 in a conventional manner to maintain non-carbonated beverages. In both uses, the container 10 supplies the appropriate seals to prevent unintentional leakage of the beverage, due to the unique structure of the support section 30. From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is well adapted to obtain all the aforementioned objects and objects, together with the other advantages that will be obvious and that are inherent to the structure. It will be understood that certain characteristics and subcombinations are useful and can be used with reference to the other characteristics and subcombinations.
This is considered and is within the scope of the claims. Since many possible modalities can be obtained from the invention, without departing from its scope, it is. You will understand that all the material pointed or shown in the accompanying drawings, should be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. fifteen "" - * - ~ - ^^ ¡^ 2 »^^^

Claims (7)

  1. CLAIMS 1. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, that has a base that has a bottom wall, a side wall, that extends upwards from it to an upper ring, and threads, formed on the outside, a cap having a central portion, a support section and skirt, having internal threads to correspond with the threads in the base, characterized in that a peak can be selectively mounted to the base, in a specific angular orientation, with respect to threads, this spout includes a main panel having an opening, a peak skirt, extending downwardly from the main panel, for engagement with the side wall, adjacent to the top ring, and a follower flange, which extends upwardly from the main panel, this support section includes a cam surface, in the form of a downwardly facing support, having a first end and a second end, this cam surface is tilted toward low from the first end to the second end, at a substantially equal angle to the threads, so that the cam surface will slide over the follower rim, during at least a portion of the cap rotation, as applied and it is removed, and the surface of 16 ju ^ má t cam, therefore, will retain the peak in position, as this lid moves upward relative to the base.
  2. 2. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, according to claim 1, wherein the support section further includes a ring contact section, which will seal against the top ring, when the spout is not placed on the base.
  3. 3. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, according to claim 1, wherein the specific angular orientation is achieved by placing a recess, which extends into the upper ring, and a projection with matching placement, extending from the skirt of the body. peak.
  4. 4. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, according to claim 1, wherein the spout further includes a neck extension, extending upwardly from the opening, and ending in a neck ring, this central portion and the cap They seal against the neck ring, when this lid sits completely on the base.
  5. 5. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, according to claim 4, wherein the support section further includes a ring contact section, which seals against the top ring, when the spout is not placed on the base.
  6. 6. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, according to claim 5, wherein the 1-peak skirt is received within the upper ring, and the specific angular orientation is achieved by a positioning recess, which extends into the upper ring , and a coincident placement projection, extending from the peak skirt.
  7. 7. A beverage container, with a lid and spout, according to claim 6, wherein the extension of the neck is coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the lid, and an inner surface of the central portion includes a stop surface, against which the neck collar seals when the cap settles.
MXPA/A/2000/001425A 1999-02-10 2000-02-10 Beverage container with cap and spout MXPA00001425A (en)

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