APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING CARRYING AND CONSUMING OF LIQUID BY A USER

Abstract

An apparatus for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user. The apparatus includes a container comprising a neck portion, a body portion, and a securing portion. The body portion includes an exterior wall defining an interior space. The neck portion includes an opening leading into the interior space. The body portion stores a liquid in the interior space. The neck portion allows retrievably transferring of the liquid in the interior space through the opening for facilitating the consuming of the liquid by the user. The securing portion is attached to an apparel wearable by the user, for movably securing the container to the apparel for facilitating the carrying of the liquid in the container. The container is removably disposable between at least one of two layers of a portion of the apparel, and a layer of the portion of the apparel and a skin surface of the user.

Claims

1. An apparatus for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, the apparatus comprising: a container comprising: a neck portion; a body portion comprising at least one exterior wall defining at least one interior space, wherein the neck portion comprises at least one opening leading into the at least one interior space, wherein the body portion is configured for storing at least one liquid in the at least one interior space of the body portion, wherein the neck portion is configured for allowing retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid in the at least one interior space through the at least one opening for facilitating the consuming of the at least one liquid by the user; and a securing portion configured to be attached to at least one apparel for movably securing the container to the at least one apparel for facilitating the carrying of the at least one liquid in the container, wherein the at least one apparel is wearable by the user, wherein the container is removably disposable between at least one of at least two layers of at least a portion of the at least one apparel, and a layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel and a skin surface of the user.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the neck portion is configured to be coupled with at least one of a plurality of attachments, wherein the plurality of attachments comprises at least one first attachment, wherein the at least one first attachment allows drawing the at least one liquid from the at least one interior space through the at least one opening of the neck portion based on at least one action of the user receivable by the at least one first attachment.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the plurality of attachments comprises at least one second attachment, wherein the at least one second attachment is configured for openably closing the at least one opening of the neck portion by transitioning the at least one opening between a closed state and at least one open state, wherein the retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid is allowed in the at least one open state, wherein the retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid is restricted in the closed state.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one exterior wall is comprised of at least one material, wherein the body portion is configured to be transitioned between a plurality of shapes with the at least one liquid stored in the at least one interior space of the body portion based on the at least one material.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the transitioning of the body portion between the plurality of shapes is based on a variation of at least one wall feature of at least one exterior wall portion of the at least one exterior wall.

6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the storing of the at least one liquid comprises storing at least one amount of the at least one liquid, wherein the body portion storing the at least one amount of the at least one liquid is associated with at least one external volume corresponding to the at least one amount of the at least one liquid, wherein the at least one external volume remains constant during the transitioning of the body portion between the plurality of shapes.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the neck portion is comprised of at least one elastically deformable material, wherein the neck portion elastically deforms based on the at least one elastically deformable material.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the body portion extends between a first end and a second end, wherein the first end opposes the second end, wherein the neck portion is comprised in the first end, wherein the securing portion is comprised in the second end.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securing portion comprises at least one hole, wherein the attaching of the securing portion to the at least one apparel comprises attaching the securing portion to the at least one apparel using at least one attaching element, wherein the at least one attaching element comprises a first end comprising at least one loop element, and a second end attached to the at least one apparel, wherein the at least one hole receives at least a portion of the at least one loop element for the attaching of the securing portion to the at least one apparel using the at least one attaching element.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface opposing the first lateral surface, wherein a lateral surface area of each of the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface is less than a surface area of at least one of the at least two layers and the layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one apparel is comprised of at least one elastically deformable material, wherein at least the portion of the at least one apparel elastically deforms based on the at least one elastically deformable material, wherein the at least one apparel secures the container in at least one position after the disposing of the container based on the at least one elastically deformable material.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securing portion comprises at least one surface feature on at least one exterior surface of the securing portion, wherein the at least one surface feature allows the securing portion to be gripped by the user for holdingly manipulating the container.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the at least one exterior wall of the body portion comprises at least one wall surface feature on at least one wall exterior surface of the at least one exterior wall, wherein the at least one wall surface feature facilitates substantially frictionless removably inserting the container between at least one of the at least two layers of at least the portion of the at least one apparel, and the layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel and the skin surface of the user, wherein the removably disposing of the container is based on the substantially frictionless removably inserting of the container.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a cover portion comprising at least one cover wall, wherein the at least one cover wall defines a cover interior space, wherein the body portion is disposed in the cover interior space, wherein the at least one cover wall comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is exteriorly attached around a first periphery between the neck portion and the body portion, and the second end is exteriorly attached around a second periphery between the body portion and the securing portion.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein a volume of the cover interior space is greater than an exterior volume of the body portion.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the body portion is comprised of at least one flexibly elastic material, wherein the body portion with the at least one liquid stored in the at least one interior space retractably expands within the cover interior space for retractably extending a body surface area of the body portion while constantly retaining a body volume of the body portion based on the at least one flexibly elastic material, wherein the cover portion is comprised of at least one flexibly non elastic material, wherein the cover portion transitions between a plurality of cover shapes while constantly retaining a cover surface area of the cover portion based on the at least one flexibly non elastic material.

17. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the neck portion comprises at least one valve, wherein the at least one valve is fluidly coupled with the at least one opening and the at least one interior space based on the coupling with the neck portion, wherein the at least one valve is configured to be transitioned between a plurality of states, wherein the at least one valve is configured for: allowing a first transfer of the at least one liquid into the at least one interior space of the body portion through the at least one opening in a first state of the plurality of states; and restricting a second transfer of the at least one liquid from the at least one interior space of the body portion through the at least one opening in a second state of the plurality of states.

18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the body portion comprises at least one marking on at least one wall exterior surface of the at least one exterior wall, wherein the at least one marking indicates at least one amount of the at least one liquid is required to be transferred into the at least interior space of the body portion, wherein the allowing of the first transfer of the at least one liquid into the at least one interior space comprises allowing the first transfer of the at least one amount of the at least one liquid into the at least one interior space of the body portion through the at least one opening in the first state based on the at least one marking, wherein at least one first amount of at least one gas is transferred into the at least one interior space of the body portion during the first transfer of the at least one amount of the at least one liquid, wherein the at least one valve is further configured for: allowing a third transfer of the at least one first amount of the at least one gas from the at least one interior space of the body portion through the at least one opening in the second state based on at least one action receivable by the body portion; and restricting at least one transfer of at least one fluid into the at least one interior space through the at least one opening in the second state.

19. An apparatus for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, the apparatus comprising: a container comprising: a neck portion; a body portion comprising at least one exterior wall defining at least one interior space, wherein the neck portion comprises at least one opening leading into the at least one interior space, wherein the body portion is configured for storing at least one liquid in the at least one interior space of the body portion, wherein the neck portion is configured for allowing retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid in the at least one interior space through the at least one opening for facilitating the consuming of the at least one liquid by the user; and a securing portion configured to be attached to at least one apparel for movably securing the container to the at least one apparel for facilitating the carrying of the at least one liquid in the container, wherein the at least one apparel is wearable by the user, wherein the container is removably disposable between at least one of at least two layers of at least a portion of the at least one apparel, and a layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel and a skin surface of the user, wherein the container comprises a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface opposing the first lateral surface, wherein a lateral surface area of each of the first lateral surface and the second lateral surface is less than a surface area of at least one of the at least two layers and the layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel.

20. An apparatus for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, the apparatus comprising: a container comprising: a neck portion; a body portion comprising at least one exterior wall defining at least one interior space, wherein the neck portion comprises at least one opening leading into the at least one interior space, wherein the body portion is configured for storing at least one liquid in the at least one interior space of the body portion, wherein the neck portion is configured for allowing retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid in the at least one interior space through the at least one opening for facilitating the consuming of the at least one liquid by the user; and a securing portion configured to be attached to at least one apparel for movably securing the container to the at least one apparel for facilitating the carrying of the at least one liquid in the container, wherein the at least one apparel is wearable by the user, wherein the securing portion comprises at least one hole, wherein the attaching of the securing portion to the at least one apparel comprises attaching the securing portion to the at least one apparel using at least one attaching element, wherein the at least one attaching element comprises a first end comprising at least one loop element, and a second end attached to the at least one apparel, wherein the at least one hole receives at least a portion of the at least one loop element for the attaching of the securing portion to the at least one apparel using the at least one attaching element, wherein the container is removably disposable between at least one of at least two layers of at least a portion of the at least one apparel, and a layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel and a skin surface of the user.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

[0012] Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates an assembled soft water bottle with a hose attachment for water delivery in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of a threaded neck attached to the base of the bottleneck in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a view of a threaded neck and an attachment configured to mechanically link to a hose attachment in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates a view of a surfing wetsuit in which the soft bottle is fastened to the inner pocket created by the chest-zip enclosure system in a chest-zip wetsuit in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates a transparent view of a soft bottle nested within a zipped up frontal inner pocket of a chest-zip style wetsuit in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 6 illustrates a rear view of a back-zip style wetsuit and an example of using a zipper leash of a back-zip style wetsuit to fasten the soft bottle in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of a back-zip style wetsuit and demonstrates the soft bottle tucked into the chest area of the wetsuit between the neoprene material and the body of the user in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 8 illustrates a transparent view of a soft bottle nested within the sleeve of a wetsuit in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 9 illustrates a transparent view of a soft bottle stowed in the pocket of a pair of shorts in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 10 illustrates an example process for using a soft bottle apparatus according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 11 depicts two possible female attachments for the soft bottle in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 12 depicts water being filled into the liquid containing device of the soft bottle apparatus in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 1300 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 14 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one apparel 1502, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one first attachment 1602, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one second attachment 1702, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0030] FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0031] FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one attaching element 1904, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0032] FIG. 20 is a top side perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0033] FIG. 21 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0034] FIG. 22 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0035] FIG. 23 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0036] FIG. 24 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0037] FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0038] FIG. 26 is a cross sectional view of the at least one valve 2402, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0039] FIG. 27 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 2700 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0040] FIG. 28 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 2700 of FIG. 27 taken along a plane A, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0041] FIG. 29 is an exploded view of the apparatus 2700, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0042] FIG. 30 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 3000 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0043] FIG. 31 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 3000 of FIG. 30 taken along a plane B, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0044] FIG. 32 is an exploded view of the apparatus 3000, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0045] FIG. 33 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 3300 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0046] FIG. 34 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 3300 of FIG. 33 taken along a plane C, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0047] FIG. 35 is an exploded view of the apparatus 3300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0048] FIG. 36 is a top side perspective view of an apparatus 3600 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0049] FIG. 37 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 3700 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0050] As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being preferred is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0051] Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim limitation found herein and/or issuing here from that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

[0052] Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

[0053] Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used hereinas understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term-differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

[0054] Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, a and an each generally denotes at least one, but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, or denotes at least one of the items, but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, and denotes all of the items of the list.

[0055] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims found herein and/or issuing here from. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

[0056] The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of an apparatus for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

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[0057] Further, the present disclosure describes an apparatus for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user.

[0058] Further, the apparatus may include water bottles for athletes. Further, the water bottles for the athletes are smaller than 100z and are suited to be borne/carried by an individual during exercise.

[0059] In some embodiments, the water bottles described herein may be formed with materials that allow for flexibility suitable for various applications. Such as the water bottles can be rolled up, scrunched, and compressed. In further embodiments, the water bottles are designed to specifically fit in small spots (e.g., pockets), between compression material and the skin of the person, or within compression material such as wetsuits or other athletic apparel.

[0060] In some embodiments, the water bottles, which are soft, allow a person to compress and manipulate the bottle to be put away after use. In various embodiments, the water bottles may be formed from a combination of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyoxymethylene (POM), Silicone, and/or Nylon.

[0061] The water bottles carry specific quantities of water and are practical for a person to carry or use during exercise (e.g., some exercises require a participant's hands to be free). For example, the sizes and dimensions of the water bottle are designed specifically to be carried within apparel pockets or between fabric and the person, which allows the person to drink from the bottle much like the traditional water bottles.

[0062] The neck of the water bottles is of a specific size, typically having a diameter of less than 20 mm. This feature provides the compact usability of the water bottles during exercise such as for water sports such as surfing, which require unobstructed hands, or for other sports that necessitate a low profile and minimal carrying weight and burden of carrying a water bottle. Further, the water bottles are maximally compressible to facilitate athletic endeavours.

[0063] With fast-paced circuit classes, crossfit, endurance, and action sports athletes in mind, a hydration device such as the water bottle, must be able to be carried within the apparel of the athlete without causing disruption or discomfort. A further need exists for this device to be able to be configured with different end attachments (straw, bottle cap, or sports bottle cap) in order to service various sports most efficiently. Finally, there is a need for this device to be sufficiently small (e.g., containing approximately 6-12 ounces of fluid, and in some embodiments, specifically 10 ounces) in order to fit into pockets created by chest zip or zipperless wetsuits, athletic bottoms, athletic shorts, tops, running belts, and harnesses. With the use of string, carabiners, or similar fasteners, a tab at one end of the water bottle may have a slot/hole that allows the water bottle to be attached to loops such as belt loops, belts, backpacks, zippers, and other various clothes and accessories.

[0064] Further, the water bottle, which is a liquid containing device, is composed of soft compressible material to avoid causing discomfort. As the volume of liquid is reduced, the bottle compresses proportionally with the exception of the bottleneck. The plurality of attachments facilitates the functionality of the water bottle, as there are various techniques in which the water bottle can be carried by a person. For example, a straw attachment provides users access to the liquid contents of the bottle without needing to remove the water bottle from their method of storage (e.g., stored within a wetsuit during surfing).

[0065] Further, the present disclosure describes a water bottle. Further, the water bottle is specifically designed to be borne during exercise. Embodiments are generally compatible with various types of athletic apparel without requiring modification. The bottle may have a threaded neck that is sufficiently small to suit a desired application. The threaded neck can secure multiple types of water bottle ends (including but not limited to caps, sport bottle nipples, and hose attachments) to the liquid container device. The liquid containing portion (liquid container device) of the bottle may be formed from a soft plastic composite, which may be folded, rolled, scrunched, and/or compressed. The bottle may have a punched out tail at one end so that the bottle may be secured or fastened to apparel or other devices and apparatuses.

[0066] Further, the present disclosure generally relates to water bottles capable of fitting into apparel. In particular, the present disclosure relates to water bottles, which can be stored within the layers of neoprene found in a wetsuit. Further, the water bottles can also be stored within leggings, bras, shorts, and other apparel, or secured between the layer of apparel and the person's skin.

[0067] Further, the present disclosure describes modular water bottles systems and methods.

[0068] Further, the present disclosure describes a collapsible water bottle that fits seamlessly into your wetsuit. Further, the collapsible water bottle may include a throughole tab, which can be affixed to hooks, clips, or fasteners. Further, the through hole tab present at the bottom of the bottle is textured for enhanced grip. Further, the collapsible water bottle (SurfStraw) is designed to be compact, lightweight, and flexible/bendable. Further, the collapsible water bottle may be manufactured from reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Further, the collapsible water bottle is Bisphenol A (BPA) free.

[0069] FIG. 1 illustrates a view of an assembled water bottle apparatus or soft bottle 1 with straw attachment 10 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure. In some embodiments, the base of the bottleneck 6 is enclosed and integrated into the liquid containing pouch 34 which may be made from plastic or rubber composites capable of creating a soft flask. The current embodiment depicts a 10 ounce liquid containing device 34, which may be constructed of polyurethane and extend approximately 6 inches long by 3.5 inches wide by 0.1 inches in height while empty. The liquid containing device's 34 surface may have a matte texture for increased grip for a user when the liquid continuing device's 34 surface is wet from sweat, water, snow, etc. such as during a sport or physical activity. As shown, at the bottom of the liquid containing device 34 is a tab 33 with a pattern of raised geometric elements and shapes that enhance grip. The raised textures enable increased grip, particularly while the bottle is wet after a surf session. On the tab 33, there is a hole/slot 2 at the bottom of the bottle to accommodate fastener attachments such as string, carabiners, rubber bands, clasps, etc. The hole/slot 2 may be used to secure the soft bottle 1 to another device, piece of apparel, or person.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 2, the bottleneck 4 may have male threads, which secure a number of female thread attachments, or caps 3, which regulate water storage and delivery. The bottleneck 4 may have a diameter of approximately 0.5 inches according to some embodiments. In various embodiments, these attachments can be standard bottle caps, straw ends, sport bottle ends, or hybrid attachments, which may be a combination of the aforementioned attachments. To accommodate the straw attachment shown in FIG. 2, the bottle cap 3 features a cylindrical plastic enclosure 5, which secures the straw to the cap 3 through the use of an adhesive and/or physical pressure of the flush fit. This cylinder is not a necessary requirement of all caps, but is used in the instance of accommodation of the straw attachment. In some embodiments, the bottleneck 4 and cap 3 are made of a plastic composite. Various other materials in addition to plastics are also contemplated such as metals, alloys, or wood.

[0071] FIG. 3 illustrates an example embodiment in which the bottleneck 4 has male threads, which may secure various female attachments or caps 3 which regulate water storage and delivery.

[0072] FIG. 4 illustrates an example embodiment in which a key ring 8 (typically an elastic key ring) of a wetsuit 19 secures the soft bottle 1 by a fastening 9 between the key ring and the slot 2 at the base of the soft bottle 1. FIG. 4 further shows the chest zipper of the chest-zip wetsuit in the open and unzipped position. The soft bottle 1 may be tucked within a pocket 20 created by the chest-zip wetsuit according to one or more embodiments. The pocket 20 is illustrated by the dotted lines in FIG. 4. In an embodiment, the use of a fastener 9 is not necessary and the soft bottle 1 may be secured to the elastic key ring 8 to the slot 2 without the application of any other accessories or fasteners. In another embodiment, the soft bottle 1 is securely held in place by the compressive strength of the neoprene panels; shown in FIG. 5, the soft bottle 1 is tucked into the pocket 20 and secured by the elasticity and compressive strength of the neoprene panels.

[0073] As further shown in FIG. 5, the soft bottle 1 may be tucked into the chest-zip wetsuit 19 such that the zipper 21 closed will enclose the soft bottle 1 in a pocket 20 of the chest-zip wetsuit 19. FIG. 5 further shows the female straw attachment 10 extending outside the pocket 20 of the chest-zip wetsuit 19 such that a user may access the female straw attachment to drink from the soft bottle 1. The female straw attachment 10 in this embodiment is 13 inches in total length to provide sufficient maneuverability of the female straw attachment 10 for convenient access by the user. The length of the female straw attachment 10 can be adjusted by the user by pulling or pushing the straw from or into the pocket 20. The female straw attachment 10 can be completely tucked away by the user when not in use. This configuration allows the user to drink from the soft bottle 1 without opening or removing the soft bottle 1 from its secure position within the chest-zip wetsuit. The soft bottle 1 is not secured to the elastic key ring 8 in FIG. 5 and instead uses the compressive strength of the neoprene panels that comprise the pocket 2.

[0074] FIG. 6 illustrates the soft bottle 1 secured to the zipper 21 of a back-zip wetsuit 22 according to some embodiments. The back zipper tab 13 may be connected to a lanyard 11 of the back-zip wetsuit 22. In some embodiments, the lanyard 11 may connect the soft bottle 1 to the back zipper 13 with a knot 12. The soft bottle 1 and the lanyard 11 are depicted outside of the wetsuit 22 for illustrative purposes but may be tucked inside the back-zip wetsuit 22.

[0075] FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of the soft bottle 1 tucked into the front of a back-zip wetsuit 22 according to one or more embodiments of the disclosure. The lanyard 11 may be connected to the liquid continuing pouch 34 through a tied knot 12 which may be held within the chest area of the wetsuit 14.

[0076] FIG. 8 illustrates an example embodiment in which the soft bottle 1 is tucked into the sleeve 23 of a wetsuit (e.g., chest zip wetsuit 19 or back zip wetsuit 22). In this illustrated embodiment, there is a grommet or hole 15 defined in the sleeve to allow for a variety of attachments to extend therethrough and from the wetsuit to allow for a user to access and drink from the soft bottle 1.

[0077] FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment in which the soft bottle 1 is held in a pocket 24 of athletic shorts 18. FIG. 9 depicts a sport bottle cap female attachment 16 rather than the straw attachment in previously discussed embodiments to illustrate the plurality of the attachments contemplated.

[0078] FIG. 10 illustrates a process 25 for using a soft bottle 1 according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that one or more of the steps described in reference to process 25 may be omitted and/or rearranged.

[0079] At block 26, the user of the soft bottle 1 selects female attachment 10, 16 including but not limited to caps 16, straws 10, lids, stoppers, or other bottle attachments based on the intended activity of the user.

[0080] At block 27, the user of the soft bottle 1 may fill liquids 32 or gels of their choosing such as water, juice, alcoholic beverages, sanitizers, hygiene products, or other substances into the liquid containing device 34.

[0081] At block 28, the user of the soft bottle 1 may fasten the selected female attachment 10, 16 of choice to the male threads of the liquid continuing pouch 34 to secure the contents poured into the liquid containing device 34 at block 27.

[0082] The user may subsequently secure the soft bottle 1 to them self by different methods preferred by the user. At block 29, users who intend to engage in surfing, fishing, or other water sports activities and are wearing a chest-zip wetsuit 19 may place the soft bottle 1 into the cavity 20 under the chest zipper of the wetsuit and secure the soft bottle 1 by closing the zipper 21 over the whole soft bottle 1 or liquid containing device 34. At block 29, the user may also secure the soft bottle 1 with fasteners (rope, cable, carabiner, knots, twine, etc.) through the opening of slot 2.

[0083] At block 30, users who intend to engage in surfing, fishing, or other water sports activities and are wearing a back-zip wetsuit 22 may tuck the soft bottle 1 into the wetsuit 22 near the neck of the user, placing the soft bottle 1 between the skin of the person and the wetsuit 22. At block 30, users wearing apparel with elasticity/compressive characteristics (rashguards, t-shirts, leggings, tights, etc.) may tuck the soft bottle 1 between the skin and the apparel. The soft bottle 1 may be sufficiently secured by the pressure created by the apparel against the user's skin.

[0084] At block 31, users engaged in athletic activity can bear the soft bottle 1 on themselves by carrying the bottle in the pocket 24 of shorts 18, pants, shirts, jackets, or other apparel.

[0085] At block 33, users can bear the soft bottle 1 on any loops presented by the apparel or accessories they are wearing with the use of an attaching device which may be (string, carabiner, velcro loop, etc.)

[0086] At block 33, the user extracts or consumes the contents of the soft bottle 1 through the methods allowed by the female attachment 10, 16 or through the removal of such attachments 10, 16.

[0087] FIG. 11 illustrates soft bottle 1 in addition to two possible female attachments for the liquid containing device 34 which are unscrewed and unattached to the liquid containing device 34. The female straw attachment 10 and sports bottle cap female attachment 16 are depicted adjacent to the soft bottle 1.

[0088] FIG. 12 illustrates soft bottle 1 filling with a liquid 32 in this case water.

[0089] While preferred materials for elements have been described, the device is not limited to these materials. Wood, rubber, foam, metal alloys, aluminum and other materials may comprise some or all of the elements of the liquid containing device 34 in various embodiments of the present invention.

[0090] FIG. 13 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 1300 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 1300 may include a container 1302. Further, the apparatus 1300 may include a water bottle, a collapsible water bottle, a collapsible bottle, a soft bottle, a liquid containing device, a water bottle apparatus, a hydration device, etc. Further, the container 1302 may include a liquid container, a liquid containing pouch, etc.

[0091] Further, the container 1302 may include a neck portion 1304, a body portion 1306, and a securing portion 1308. Further, the neck portion 1304 corresponds to a neck of the water bottle, the body portion 1306 may include a liquid containing portion of the water bottle, and the securing portion 1308 may include a tab attached to a bottom of the water bottle. Further, the body portion 1306 may include at least one exterior wall 1310 defining at least one interior space 1402, as shown in FIG. 14. Further, the neck portion 1304 may include at least one opening 1312 leading into the at least one interior space 1402. Further, the body portion 1306 may be configured for storing at least one liquid 1404, as shown in FIG. 14, in the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306. Further, the at least one liquid 1404 may include water, beverages, gels, juice, sanitizers, liquid hygiene products, liquid substances, etc. Further, the neck portion 1304 may be configured for allowing retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid 1404 in the at least one interior space 1402 through the at least one opening 1312 for facilitating the consuming of the at least one liquid 1404 by the user. Further, the retrievably transferring may include that the at least one liquid 1404 may be transferred to the at least one interior space 1402, and the at least one liquid 1404 may be retrieved from the at least one interior space 1402. Further, the retrievably transferring may include retrievably filling, retrievably inserting, etc. Further, the securing portion 1308 may be configured to be attached to at least one apparel 1502, as shown in FIG. 15, for movably securing the container 1302 to the at least one apparel 1502 for facilitating the carrying of the at least one liquid 1404 in the container 1302. Further, the at least one apparel 1502 may include a wetsuit (such as a chest-zip wetsuit), a garment, a cloth, a shirt, a pant, a short, etc. Further, the at least one apparel 1502 may be wearable by the user. Further, the user may include an individual, a person, an athlete, a surfer, a sportsperson, etc. Further, the container 1302 may be removably disposable between at least one of at least two layers of at least a portion 1504, as shown in FIG. 15, of the at least one apparel 1502, and a layer of at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502 and a skin surface of the user. Further, the portion 1504 may include a sleeve (such as arm sleeves, leg sleeves, etc.), a front panel, a back panel, a pocket, etc. Further, the consuming may include obtaining, getting, drinking, using, eating, hydrating, etc.

[0092] Further, in an embodiment, the apparatus 100 may include the at least one apparel 1502.

[0093] Further, in some embodiments, the neck portion 1304 may be configured to be coupled with at least one of a plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702), as shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17. Further, the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702) may include a straw attachment, a non-straw attachment, etc. Further, the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702) may include a plurality of caps, a plurality of end caps, a plurality of lids, a plurality of stoppers, a plurality of straw ends, a plurality of sport bottle ends, etc. Further, the neck portion 1304 may include at least one protrusion (such as male threads) on an exterior of the neck portion 1304 and at least one of the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702) may include at least one recess (such as recess and/or grooves formed by female threads) on an interior of at least one of the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702). Further, the at least one protrusion engages with the at least one recess to allow the coupling of the neck portion 1304 with at least one of the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702). Further, the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702) may include at least one first attachment 1602. Further, the at least one first attachment 1602 allows drawing the at least one liquid 1404 from the at least one interior space 1402 through the at least one opening 1312 of the neck portion 1304 based on at least one action of the user receivable by the at least one first attachment 1602. Further, the at least one first attachment 1602 may include an enclosure comprising a base wall and a side wall extending from a periphery of the base wall defining an enclosure space, a liquid drawing element. Further, a free end of the side wall defines an enclosure opening leading into the enclosure space. Further, the liquid drawing element may be coupled with an opening of the base wall of the enclosure. Further, the enclosure may include a cap, an end cap, a lid, an attachment, etc. Further, the enclosure receives at least a portion of the neck portion 1304 for the coupling. Further, the liquid drawing element may include a straw, a pipe, a nipple, a hose, a feedline, etc. Further, the at least one action may include a sucking action, a pressing action, a biting action, etc. Further, the at least one action may be received on the liquid drawing element. Further, the at least one recess may be comprised in an interior of the side wall. Further, in an embodiment, at least one of the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702) may be detachably coupled with the neck portion 1304.

[0094] Further, in an embodiment, the plurality of attachments (1602 and 1702) may include at least one second attachment 1702. Further, the at least one second attachment 1702 may be configured for openably closing the at least one opening 1312 of the neck portion 1304 by transitioning the at least one opening 1312 between a closed state and at least one open state. Further, the retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid 1404 may be allowed in the at least one open state. Further, the retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid 1404 may be restricted in the closed state. Further, the at least one second attachment 1702 may include an enclosure comprising a base wall and a side wall extending from a periphery of the base wall defining an enclosure space. Further, the enclosure may include a cap, an end cap, a lid, an attachment, etc. Further, the at least one recess may be comprised in an interior of the side wall.

[0095] Further, in some embodiments, the at least one exterior wall 1310 may be comprised of at least one material. Further, the at least one material may include a collapsible material, a compressible material, an elastic material, a flexible material, a crumpable material, etc. Further, the body portion 1306 may be configured to be transitioned between a plurality of shapes with the at least one liquid 1404 stored in the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306 based on the at least one material. Further, the at least one material may include thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Further, the at least one material may be nonporous to the at least one liquid 1404. Further, the transition between the plurality of shapes corresponds to compressing, deforming, folding, collapsing, crumpling, etc. of the body portion 1306.

[0096] Further, in an embodiment, the transitioning of the body portion 1306 between the plurality of shapes may be based on a variation of at least one wall feature of at least one exterior wall portion 1802-1804, as shown in FIG. 18, of the at least one exterior wall 1310. Further, the at least one wall feature corresponds to at least one shape characteristic of the at least one exterior wall portion 1802-1804. Further, the at least one shape characteristic may include flat, curve, fold, bend, warp, kink, etc.

[0097] Further, in an embodiment, the storing of the at least one liquid 1404 may include storing at least one amount of the at least one liquid 1404. Further, the body portion 1306 storing the at least one amount of the at least one liquid 1404 may be associated with at least one external volume corresponding to the at least one amount of the at least one liquid 1404. Further, the at least one external volume remains constant during the transitioning of the body portion 1306 between the plurality of shapes.

[0098] Further, in some embodiments, the neck portion 1304 may be comprised of at least one elastically deformable material. Further, the neck portion 1304 elastically deforms based on the at least one elastically deformable material. Further, the at least one elastically deformable material may include rubber, elastomer, neoprene, etc.

[0099] Further, in some embodiments, the body portion 1306 extends between a first end 1314 and a second end 1316. Further, the first end 1314 opposes the second end 1316. Further, the neck portion 1304 may be comprised in the first end 1314. Further, the securing portion 1308 may be comprised in the second end 1316.

[0100] Further, in some embodiments, the securing portion 1308 may include at least one hole 1902, as shown in FIG. 19. Further, the at least one hole 1902 may be an opening, a slot, a through hole, a punched out hole, etc. Further, the attaching of the securing portion 1308 to the at least one apparel 1502 may include attaching the securing portion 1308 to the at least one apparel 1502 using at least one attaching element 1904, as shown in FIG. 19. Further, the at least one attaching element 1904 may include a first end 1906 comprising at least one loop element 1908, and a second end 1910 attached to the at least one apparel 1502, as shown in FIG. 19. Further, the at least one loop element 1908 may be a loop. Further, the loop may include a discontiguous loop, a contiguously discontiguous loop, etc. Further, the at least one hole 1902 receives at least a portion of the at least one loop element 1908 for the attaching of the securing portion 1308 to the at least one apparel 1502 using the at least one attaching element 1904.

[0101] Further, in some embodiments, the container 1302 may include a first lateral surface 2002 and a second lateral surface 2004, as shown in FIG. 20, opposing the first lateral surface 2002. Further, a lateral surface area of each of the first lateral surface 2002 and the second lateral surface 2004 may be less than a surface area of at least one of the at least two layers and the layer of at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502.

[0102] Further, in some embodiments, the at least one apparel 1502 may be comprised of at least one elastically deformable material. Further, at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502 elastically deforms based on the at least one elastically deformable material. Further, the at least one elastically deformable material may be capable for elastically deforming. Further, the at least one elastically deformable material may include rubber, neoprene, etc. Further, the at least one apparel 1502 secures the container 1302 in at least one position after the disposing of the container 1302 based on the at least one elastically deformable material. Further, at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502 may apply pressure on the container 1302 to secure the container 1302 in the at least one position (such as a location in relation to the at least one apparel) by elastically deforming.

[0103] Further, in some embodiments, the securing portion 1308 may include at least one surface feature 2104 on at least one exterior surface 2102 of the securing portion 1308, as shown in FIG. 21. Further, the at least one surface feature 2104 allows the securing portion 1308 to be gripped by the user for holdingly manipulating the container 1302. Further, the at least one surface feature 2104 may include one or more of raised and recessed geometric element, one or more of raised and recessed shapes, one or more of raised and recessed microstructures, etc. for enhancing a grip while holding the securing portion 1308 using a hand and/or fingers of the user.

[0104] Further, in an embodiment, the at least one exterior wall 1310 of the body portion 1306 may include at least one wall surface feature 2204 on at least one wall exterior surface 2202 of the at least one exterior wall 1310, as shown in FIG. 22. Further, the at least one wall surface feature 2204 facilitates substantially frictionless removably inserting the container 1302 between at least one of the at least two layers of at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502, and the layer of at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502 and the skin surface of the user. Further, the removably disposing of the container 1302 may be based on the substantially frictionless removably inserting of the container 1302. Further, the at least one wall surface feature 2204 may include one or more of raised and recessed geometric element, one or more of raised and recessed shapes, one or more of raised and recessed microstructures, one or more of raised and recessed structures, etc. for reducing friction between the at least one wall exterior surface 2202 of the at least one exterior wall 1310, and at least one of the at least two layers of at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502, the layer of at least the portion 1504 of the at least one apparel 1502, and the skin surface of the user.

[0105] Further, in some embodiments, the container 1302 may include a cover portion 2302 comprising at least one cover wall 2304, as shown in FIG. 23. Further, the at least one cover wall 2304 defines a cover interior space 2306, as shown in FIG. 23. Further, the body portion 1306 may be disposed in the cover interior space 2306. Further, the at least one cover wall 2304 may include a first end 2308 and a second end 2310, as shown in FIG. 23. Further, the first end 2308 may be exteriorly attached around a first periphery 2312 between the neck portion 1304 and the body portion 1306, and the second end 2310 may be exteriorly attached around a second periphery 2314 between the body portion 1306 and the securing portion 1308, as shown in FIG. 23. Further, the cover portion 2302 protects the body portion 1306.

[0106] Further, in an embodiment, a volume of the cover interior space 2306 may be greater than an exterior volume of the body portion 1306.

[0107] Further, in an embodiment, the body portion 1306 may be comprised of at least one flexibly elastic material. Further, the at least one flexibly elastic material may include flexible rubber, flexible silicone, flexible lycra, etc. Further, the body portion 1306 with the at least one liquid 1404 stored in the at least one interior space 1402 retractably expands within the cover interior space 2306 for retractably extending a body surface area of the body portion 1306 while constantly retaining a body volume of the body portion 1306 based on the at least one flexibly elastic material. Further, the cover portion 2302 may be comprised of at least one flexibly non clastic material. Further, the flexibly non elastic material may include a non elastic fabric, a non elastic polymer fabric (such as polyamide, aramid, polyurethane, etc.), etc. Further, the cover portion 2302 transitions between a plurality of cover shapes while constantly retaining a cover surface area of the cover portion 2302 based on the at least one flexibly non elastic material.

[0108] Further, in some embodiments, the neck portion 1304 may include at least one valve 2402, as shown in FIG. 24. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may be fluidly coupled with the at least one opening 1312 and the at least one interior space 1402 based on the coupling with the neck portion 1304. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may be configured to be transitioned between a plurality of states. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may be configured for allowing a first transfer of the at least one liquid 1404 into the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306 through the at least one opening 1312 in a first state of the plurality of states. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may be configured for restricting a second transfer of the at least one liquid 1404 from the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306 through the at least one opening 1312 in a second state of the plurality of states. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may include a suction valve, a check valve, a non return valve, etc. Further, in an embodiment, the at least one valve 2402 may be configured for allowing a transfer the at least one liquid 1404 stored in the at least one interior space 1402 from the at least one interior space 1402 through the at least one opening 1312 in a third state of the plurality of states. Further, the transfer of the at least one liquid 1404 stored in the at least one interior space 1402 from the at least one interior space 1402 through the at least one opening 1312 in the third state may be based on at least one action receivable on at least one of the neck portion 1304 and the body portion 1306. Further, the at least one action may include a sucking action, a biting action, a pressing action, a squeezing action, etc. Further, at least one of the sucking action and the biting action may be receivable at the at least one opening of the neck portion 1304. Further, at least one of the pressing action and the squeezing action may be receivable at the body portion 1306. Further, the transfer of the at least one liquid 1404 stored in the at least one interior space 1402 from the at least one interior space 1402 through the at least one opening 1312 in the third state allows the user to consume the at least one liquid 1404.

[0109] Further, in an embodiment, the body portion 1306 may include at least one marking 2502 on at least one wall exterior surface 2504 of the at least one exterior wall 1310, as shown in FIG. 25. Further, the at least one marking indicates a presence of at least one volume of the at least one liquid 1404 in the at least one interior space 1402. Further, the at least one marking 2502 indicates at least one amount of the at least one liquid 1404 may be required to be transferred into the at least interior space of the body portion 1306. Further, the allowing of the first transfer of the at least one liquid 1404 into the at least one interior space 1402 may include allowing the first transfer of the at least one amount of the at least one liquid 1404 into the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306 through the at least one opening 1312 in the first state based on the at least one marking 2502. Further, at least one first amount of at least one gas may be transferred into the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306 during the first transfer of the at least one amount of the at least one liquid 1404. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may be configured for allowing a third transfer of the at least one first amount of the at least one gas from the at least one interior space 1402 of the body portion 1306 through the at least one opening 1312 in the second state based on at least one action receivable by the body portion 1306. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may be configured for restricting at least one transfer of at least one fluid into the at least one interior space 1402 through the at least one opening 1312 in the second state.

[0110] FIG. 14 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0111] FIG. 15 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one apparel 1502, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0112] FIG. 16 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one first attachment 1602, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0113] FIG. 17 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one second attachment 1702, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0114] FIG. 18 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0115] FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300 with the at least one attaching element 1904, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0116] FIG. 20 is a top side perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0117] FIG. 21 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0118] FIG. 22 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0119] FIG. 23 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0120] FIG. 24 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0121] FIG. 25 is a top perspective view of the apparatus 1300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0122] FIG. 26 is a cross sectional view of the at least one valve 2402, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may include a valve body 2602. Further, the valve body 2602 may include a first opening 2604, a second opening 2606, and a channel 2608 defined between the first opening 2604 and the second opening 2606. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may include a valve disc 2610 pivotably attached to an interior of the valve body 2602 using a pivoting mechanism (such as a hinge) 2612. Further, the pivoting mechanism 2612 allows the valve disc 2610 to pivot between a plurality of positions about an axis associated with the pivoting mechanism 2612. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may include a first disc restricting element 2614 and a second disc restricting element 2616. Further, the at least one valve 2402 may include a first mechanism 2618 for the first disc restricting element 2614 and a second mechanism 2620 for the second disc restricting element 2616. Further, the first mechanism 2618 may be coupled with the first disc restricting element 2614 and the second mechanism 2620 may be coupled with the second disc restricting element 2616. Further, the first mechanism 2618 may be configured transitioning the first disc restricting element 2614 between a first disc state and a second disc state based on at least one first input receivable by the first mechanism 2618. Further, the first disc restricting element 2614 extends in the channel 2608 in the first disc state, and retracts from the channel 2608 in the second disc state. Further, the second mechanism 2620 may be configured transitioning the second disc restricting element 2616 between a first disc state and a second disc state based on at least one second input receivable by the second mechanism 2620. Further, the second disc restricting element 2616 extends in the channel 2608 in the first disc state, and retracts from the channel 2608 in the second disc state. Further, each of the first mechanism 2618 and the second mechanism 2620 may be spring loaded mechanism, and actuatable based at least one action (such as pressing action) receivable on each of the first mechanism 2618 and the second mechanism 2620. Further, the at least one action corresponds to the at least one first input and the at least one second input.

[0123] Further, in an embodiment, the second disc restricting element 2616 may be in the second disc state and the first disc restricting element 2614 may be in the first disc state in the first state of the at least one valve 2402. Further, the valve disc 2610 pivots from a closed position of the plurality of positions to at least one first open position of the plurality of positions towards the second opening 2606 in the first state of the at least one valve 2402. Further, the second disc restricting element 2616 may be in the first disc state and the first disc restricting element 2614 may be in the first disc state in the second state of the at least one valve 2402. Further, the valve disc 2610 does not pivot from the closed position and remains in the closed position in the second state of the at least one valve 2402.

[0124] Further, in an embodiment, the second disc restricting element 2616 may be in the first disc state and the first disc restricting element 2614 may be in the second disc state in the third state of the at least one valve 2402. Further, the valve disc 2610 pivots from the closed position to at least one second open position of the plurality of positions towards the first opening 2604 in the third state of the at least one valve 2402.

[0125] Further, in an embodiment, the valve disc 2610 in the closed position closes the channel 2608 for restricting the retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid 1504. Further, the valve disc 2610 in at least one of the at least one first open position and the at least one second open position opens the channel 2608 for allowing the retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid 1504.

[0126] Further, the valve disc 2610 may be comprised of at least one material comprising a plurality of micropores. Further, the valve disc 2610 allows the passing of the at least one gas through the valve disc 2610 while restricting the passing the at least one liquid 1504 through the valve disc 2610 in the closed position.

[0127] FIG. 27 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 2700 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 2700 may include a container 2702, an attachment 2704, and a straw 2706.

[0128] FIG. 28 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 2700 of FIG. 27 taken along a plane A, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0129] FIG. 29 is an exploded view of the apparatus 2700, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0130] FIG. 30 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 3000 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 3000 may include a container 3002, an attachment 3004, and a straw 3006.

[0131] FIG. 31 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 3000 of FIG. 30 taken along a plane B, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0132] FIG. 32 is an exploded view of the apparatus 3000, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0133] FIG. 33 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 3300 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 3300 may include a container 3302, an attachment 3304, and a straw 3306.

[0134] FIG. 34 is a cross sectional view of the apparatus 3300 of FIG. 33 taken along a plane C, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0135] FIG. 35 is an exploded view of the apparatus 3300, in accordance with some embodiments.

[0136] FIG. 36 is a top side perspective view of an apparatus 3600 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 3600 may include a container 3602.

[0137] Further, the container 3602 may include a neck portion 3604, a body portion 3606, and a securing portion 3608. Further, the body portion 3606 may include at least one exterior wall 3610 defining at least one interior space. Further, the neck portion 3604 may include at least one opening 3612 leading into the at least one interior space. Further, the body portion 3606 may be configured for storing at least one liquid in the at least one interior space of the body portion 3606. Further, the neck portion 3604 may be configured for allowing retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid in the at least one interior space through the at least one opening 3612 for facilitating the consuming of the at least one liquid by the user. Further, the securing portion 3608 may be configured to be attached to at least one apparel for movably securing the container 3602 to the at least one apparel for facilitating the carrying of the at least one liquid in the container 3602. Further, the at least one apparel may be wearable by the user. Further, the container 3602 may be removably disposable between at least one of at least two layers of at least a portion of the at least one apparel, and a layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel and a skin surface of the user. Further, the container 3602 may include a first lateral surface 3614 and a second lateral surface 3616 opposing the first lateral surface 3614. Further, a lateral surface area of each of the first lateral surface 3614 and the second lateral surface 3616 may be less than a surface area of at least one of the at least two layers and the layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel.

[0138] FIG. 37 is a top perspective view of an apparatus 3700 for facilitating carrying and consuming of liquid by a user, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the apparatus 3700 may include a container 3702.

[0139] Further, the container 3702 may include a neck portion 3704, a body portion 3706, and a securing portion 3708. Further, the body portion 3706 may include at least one exterior wall 3710 defining at least one interior space. Further, the neck portion 3704 may include at least one opening 3712 leading into the at least one interior space. Further, the body portion 3706 may be configured for storing at least one liquid in the at least one interior space of the body portion 3706. Further, the neck portion 3704 may be configured for allowing retrievably transferring of the at least one liquid in the at least one interior space through the at least one opening 3712 for facilitating the consuming of the at least one liquid by the user. Further, the securing portion 3708 may be configured to be attached to at least one apparel for movably securing the container 3702 to the at least one apparel for facilitating the carrying of the at least one liquid in the container 3702. Further, the at least one apparel may be wearable by the user. Further, the securing portion 3708 may include at least one hole 3714. Further, the attaching of the securing portion 3708 to the at least one apparel may include attaching the securing portion 3708 to the at least one apparel using at least one attaching element 3716. Further, the at least one attaching element 3716 may include a first end 3718 comprising at least one loop element 3720, and a second end 3722 attached to the at least one apparel. Further, the at least one hole 3714 receives at least a portion of the at least one loop element 3720 for the attaching of the securing portion 3708 to the at least one apparel using the at least one attaching element 3716. Further, the container 3702 may be removably disposable between at least one of at least two layers of at least a portion of the at least one apparel, and a layer of at least the portion of the at least one apparel and a skin surface of the user.

[0140] Although the present disclosure has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.