Abstract
The present invention is a novel soft-sided beverage insulating device and system intended to be an improvement over prior art. The invention is designed to envelope, wrap, hold or otherwise secure a container with liquid content. The invention improves upon the prior art by improving upon liquid content temperature control, an over-cap or cap for protection of or to reseal a liquid content container, a frame to support a geometric shape and provide a compartment for novelty electronics such as LED lights or other low voltage electronics. The invention offers a leverage opening system to access the liquid content of the enveloped container and an attachment point for straps, harness or other attachment to increase transportability of the said device. Additionally, embodiments allow for bespoke modifications for cosmetic purposes, fit and novelty.
Claims
1. A novel soft-sided beverage insulating device designed to envelope, wrap, hold or otherwise secure a container with liquid content comprising: A geometric body open at its top, open at its face, and opens via the vertical axis with a zipper or other closure system, having a bottom; and said geometric body having an inner and an outer wall formed of resilient fabric material fastened together so as to form a plurality of compartments between said inner and outer walls; insulation material disposed within said compartments formed of resilient fabric of varying porosity to accommodate hot, cold beverage or ambient temperature liquid; and, a polysiloxanes over-cap or cap that may or may not be affixed to the inner wall at the top of said geometric body for snugly fitting around the open top or closure apparatus of the liquid container held within the soft-sided device; and, capable of resealing the held container in lieu of said containers original closure device; and, is comprised of a leverage opening system to remove or open or the original manufacturer lid, cap, cork or seal of the content to be drunk or poured and to leverage open the device; and, is comprised of a compartment within the inner and outer walls, top and bottom of the geometric body that is suitable for enveloping, wrapping, affixing, or encasing a frame, battery compartment, electronics wiring for novelty or other purposes; and, has no less than one anchor point affixed to the geometric body for the attachment of a strap, sling, dip, carabiner or harness for the purpose of transporting the novel soft-sided beverage insulating device.
2. The device of claim 1 wherein said insulated material is of enough durometer to reduce incident of breakage or puncture of beverage containers held within the device during transportation, and to reduce vibrations to liquid content.
3. The device of claim 1 where the soft sided beverage insulating device may have strike plating, stiffeners or ribs to protect, frame, or support the geometric shape.
4. The device of claim 1 where the soft sided beverage insulating device has an integrated leverage opening system to remove or open or disconnect the original manufacturer lid, cap, cork or seal of the content to be drunk or poured from the enveloped liquid content container.
5. The device of claim 1 where the soft sided beverage insulating device may have a bottom that has a battery compartment to run low voltage components, such as LED bulbs or electronic midi device contained, enveloped or constrained within the compartments of the said soft-sided insulating device.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL DRAWINGS
[0015] In the drawings, which form a part of this specification,
[0016] FIG. 1A is a front view of a body according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0017] FIG. 1B is a back view of a body showing a storage pouch for storing a cap and a loop of material to be used for attaching said invention to an external embodiment (such as a backpack) for the purposes of carrying said invention;
[0018] FIG. 1C is a view of a component which has the purpose of opening a sealed beverage container with an integrated leverage opening system for removeable cap style containers;
[0019] FIG. 2 is a view of a cap or over-cap;
[0020] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a plurality of layers of material comprised of an inner layer, an outer layer and a plurality of layers laminated between said inner and outer layers of various density and porosity;
[0021] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a plurality of layers comprising the base of an embodiment of said invention, including a material of relative stiffness to provide a more stable base for the beverage container to be housed within the embodiment, laminated between an inner and outer layer;
[0022] FIG. 5 is an exploded view similar to FIG. 4 included for the purpose of showing a different possible geometric shape of the base and embodiment of said invention;
[0023] FIG. 6 is an example of an internal frame to support the geometric structure and provide stability or protection for the enveloped or encased liquid beverage container;
[0024] FIG. 7 is an example of a carrying or transportation strap that is adjustable to the end-user fitting needs;
[0025] FIG. 8 is a view of the lower section of said body illustrating the use of electronic components such as power, sensors, emitter, recorder, receiver, processor, to add light, sound, buzzer to said body; and
[0026] FIG. 9 is a view of said body including an image as a novelty example of a cosmetic change to the exterior.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0027] An embodiment of the invention for illustration purposes and not by limitation, the embodiment of said invention is designed to enclose the majority of the container to be insulated, as seen in FIG. 1A, which in this particular embodiment is a glass bottle such as those used for beer, whiskey, wine or soda. Enclosing more of the surface of said bottle with said insulating material of which this embodiment is comprised, improves the efficiency of said invention's primary intent of reducing temperature change.
[0028] The back view of said body is seen in FIG. 1B. An example of a storage pouch is seen here for the purpose of storing or keeping an object of the user's desire or said cap or over-cap when not in use. Also seen in this view is a loop of fabric to be used for the purpose of attaching said invention to another article as desired by a user. FIG. 1C shows an example of one type of device which has the purpose and ability to open a container which may be held within said body of said invention. In the example image, said device is a customized bottle opener and is affixed to said body of said invention and has a second function to leverage the device itself open.
[0029] FIG. 2 shows an example embodiment of a cap or over-cap which can be used to seal the container being housed within the body shown in FIG. 1. The cap or over-cap may be affixed to or held within a compartment on said body. Said cap or over-cap provides additional insulating efficiency as well as the benefits of spillage prevention and preventing foreign objects from entering said container within said body.
[0030] FIG. 3 shows the plurality of layers which combine to form the material of which said body is comprised. By way of illustration said plurality of layers could contain a layer of gels, beads, foams, elastic, polyurethane foams or films, electrically conductive and electrically insulated materials, etc. Layers could provide such benefits as protection against impact, thermal insulation, active temperature modification, electrical communication between other integrated components, cosmetic novelty, etc. With a plurality of layers, a wicking layer can be added for an embodiment that is intended to stay cold, such as a beverage container. As the internal and ambient temperatures begin to match, the container sweating inside the device can have the sweat wicked to the surface. Thus, aiding in cooling the enveloped container and maintaining the liquid content at a cooler temperature for a longer period.
[0031] FIG. 4 shows a plurality of layers that comprise the base of said body. By way of illustration said plurality of layers could contain a stiffened material to provide stability or form and may or may not use magnetic materials to provide magnetic adhesion to surface subject to magnetic adhesion. Or may use polyurethane or polysiloxane to provide structure, form, frame or strike/impact zones laminated between an inner and outer layer.
[0032] FIG. 5 shows again the base of said body with a plurality of layers. The purpose of FIG. 5 is to show the geometric shape of said body can be designed in a plurality of shapes or sizes best befitting the intended container to be contained within said body.
[0033] FIG. 6 is an example of an internal frame to support the geometric structure and provide stability or protection for the enveloped or encased liquid beverage container. This geometric shape of this frame can be altered to protect and support the invention as well as the liquid beverage container encased within the device. The density of the material used for the framing can be altered to match the type of liquid beverage container to be encased. For example, a soda can would take a stiffer frame than a glass wine bottle due to the difference in the ability to puncture the liquid beverage container. A polysiloxane frame may be suitable for vibration and impact resistance if dropped for a wine bottle, but a soda can may need a polyurethane frame with a strike plate to prevent puncture.
[0034] FIG. 7 is an example of a carrying or transportation strap that is adjustable to the end-user fitting needs. For illustration purposes only; a bike rider may wish to sling the device over a shoulder. Whereas a hiker, may wish double straps to carry like a day pack; or a molly mount to attach as an external hydration carrier.
[0035] FIG. 8 is a view of the lower section of said body illustrating the use of electronic components such as a battery compartment for power, sensors, emitter, recorder, receiver, processor, to add light, sound, buzzer or other novelty to said body. The lights could be for purely novel purposes, to aid in the identification of a bike rider, hiker or pedestrian in low lighting conditions, and may or may not have warning light flashing capability.
[0036] FIG. 9 is a view of said body including an image as a novelty example of a cosmetic change to the exterior. It is envisioned that the exterior of the device can be cosmetically altered without disrupting the utility of the device. Thus, allowing the device to be customized for commercialization purposes. For example, the device can be themed for holidays visually with a midi sound file that plays a holiday theme. Another illustration would be to custom the device with licensed indicia for sports or organizations. Or to allow children decorate their own device with a markable outer surface.
[0037] The terms and expressions which have been employed in the foregoing specification are used therein as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no intention in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding equivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, it being recognized that the scope of the invention is defined and limited only by the claims which follow.
