Total Drain Container Device System

Abstract

A total liquid drain container device comprising a wedge shaped insert used in conjunction with any bag-in-box type containers. This invention relates preferably to box wine containers and is a wedged shaped insert that is approximately one-quarter to one-half inch thicker on one side whereas the opposite or thinner side contains a cutout design to allow room for the bag-in-box drain spout. The wedge shape of the insert allows the contents inside the container bag to flow in the direction of the drain spout. The wedge shaped insert raises the bag to a position where the bottom of the bag is now aligned with the drain spout thus eliminating the need for tilting. This invention resolves two design issues of conventional bag-in-box containers; the need to tilt the container and the issue with not being able to drain the entire contents.

Claims

1. A total drain container device system comprising: a bladder pack; a box member containing the bladder pack; a sloping wedge shaped platform insert which is inserted underneath the said bladder pack; the said sloping wedge shaped platform insert to be sufficiently strong to support the weight of the said bladder pack full of liquid; the said a sloping wedge shaped platform insert to have a wedge cutout at the lowest end of the said sloping wedge shaped platform insert; a drain spout; the said wedge cutout sufficient in width to allow the said drain spout to be in a position lower than at least ¼ inch lower than the lowest sloped edge of the sloping wedge bag support platform insert to allow full drainage of the fluid contents of the box member without the need to tip or tilt the said box member containing the said bladder pack to dispense the totality of the liquid within the bladder pack; the said drain spout to be attached to and sealed within the bladder pack; a circular box cutout within the box member sufficiently sized for insertion of the said drain spout; the said drain spout to be positioned within the said circular box cutout allowing the said drain spout to sit below the top of the said sloping wedge shaped platform insert allowing total drainage without the need for tilting the box.

2. An total drain container device system comprising as in claim 1 where in the said sloping wedge shaped platform insert is made out of expanded polystyrene, Styrofoam™, or other material.

3. An total drain container device system comprising as in claim 1 where in the said sloping wedge shaped platform insert is made out of a thick piece of sloping cardboard.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES

[0015] FIG. 1 is a side plain view of a partial section of one embodiment in a typical bag-in-box container;

[0016] FIG. 2 is a side plain view of a partial section of one embodiment according to the present invention with the wedge platform installed.

[0017] FIG. 3 is a front and right side view illustrating a box wine container with spout and an exploded view demonstrating the liquid flow and how the sloping wedge platform cutout enables the spout opening to be positioned lower than the top of the sloped wedge platform allowing total drainage without the need for tilting the box;

[0018] FIG. 4 is a front and right side view with arrows demonstrating the fluid flow and how the sloping wedge platform cutout enables the fluid to flow down and out through the spout allowing total drainage without the need for tilting the box;

[0019] FIG. 5 is a front and right side view of the wedge platform inside an outline of a container demonstrating the cutout at the front of the lowest sloped edge of the wedge platform to allow the drain spout to sit below the top of the wedge platform;

[0020] FIG. 6 is a front and right side view that illustrates the wedge platform inside an outline of a container showing the location of drain spout within the cutout allowing the drain spout to sit below the top of the wedge platform allowing total drainage without the need for tilting the box;

[0021] FIG. 7 is a front and left side view of the wedge platform inside an outline of a container demonstrating the cutout at the front of the lowest sloped edge of the wedge platform to allow the drain spout to sit below the top of the wedge platform;

[0022] FIG. 8 is a front and left side view that illustrates the wedge platform inside an outline of a container showing the location of drain spout within the cut out allowing the drain spout to sit below the top of the wedge platform allowing total drainage without the need for tilting the box;

[0023] FIG. 9 is a front and left side view of the wedge platform;

[0024] FIG. 10 is a front and right side view of the wedge platform;

[0025] FIG. 11 is a top view of the wedge platform showing the position of the container drain spout;

[0026] FIG. 12 is a right side view of the wedge platform illustrating how the cutout allows the drain spout to sit below the top of the wedge platform;

[0027] FIG. 13 is a bottom view of the wedge platform showing the position of the container drain spout;

[0028] FIG. 14 is a left side view of the wedge platform illustrating how the cutout allows the drain spout to sit below the top of the wedge platform.

REFERENCE LISTING OF THE NUMBERED ELEMENTS

[0029] 100 bladder pack [0030] 120 box member [0031] 130 drain spout [0032] 140 sloping wedge shaped platform insert [0033] 150 wedge cutout [0034] 160 circular box cutout [0035] 170 box member top [0036] 171 box member bottom

DEFINITIONS

[0037] In the following description, the term “sloping wedge shaped platform insert” as used herein, means a wedge made of Expanded Polystyrene or Styrofoam™ or other material sufficiently strong to support the weight of a bag capable of holding liquid.

[0038] In the following description, the term “bladder pack” as used herein, means a liquid container bag or a bag capable of containing liquid.

[0039] In the following description, the term “box member” as used herein, means polygonal container capable of holding and supporting the bladder pack, the liquid within the bladder pack, the wedge shaped insert, drain spout.

[0040] As used herein, “fasteners” means any customary means to fasten one object to another, including threaded fasteners, non-threaded fasteners, staples, tape, adhesives, welding, or other means as will be appreciated by those having skill in the art and benefit of this disclosure whether for permanent or semi-permanent use. Unless otherwise explained, any technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The singular terms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the word “or” is intended to include “and” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of this disclosure, suitable methods and materials are described below. The term “comprises” means “includes.” All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety for all purposes. In case of conflict, the present specification, including explanations of terms, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.

REFERENCE TO FIGURES

[0041] Referring to the FIG. 1 illustrates the typical bag-in-box container.

[0042] Referring to the FIG. 2 the sloping wedge shaped insert 140, is inserted in the container bag member-box 120 and position so that the lowest end with wedge cutout 150 is located at the drain spout 130, the bottom of the bladder pack 100, is then aligned with the opening in the drain spout 130,

[0043] Referring generally to FIGS. 1-14, embodiments according to the present invention for a total liquid drain container device comprising a sloping wedge shaped platform insert 140, that is positioned inside the box member 120, so that the angled and sloping surface of the sloping wedge shaped platform insert 140 is at the top and the level side of the sloping wedge shaped platform insert 140 is at the box member bottom 171, of the box member container 120, the wedge cutout 150, of the sloping wedge shaped platform insert 140 is positioned at the circular box cutout 160.

[0044] The sloping wedge shaped platform insert 140 will have a wedge cutout 150 of sufficient size to accommodate the different size and shapes of different drain spout 130 configurations, size and it's attachment to the bladder pack 100. Said bladder pack 100 will then be inserted into the box member 120 with the bladder pack 100 attached drain spout 130 will be at the same side as the circular box cutout 160, the bladder pack bag 100 will then be positioned so the attached drain spout 130 can protrude through the circular box cutout 160.

[0045] Once positioned in the box member 120 the sloping wedge shaped platform insert 140 is now elevating the bladder pack 100, to the same level or higher than the drain spout 130, the angel or slope at the top of the sloping wedge shaped platform. Insert 140 will enable the fluid contents of the bladder pack 100 to flow towards the drain spout 130 without the aid of tilting the box member 120, and thus drain the totality of the fluid contents of the bladder pack 100.

[0046] It should be understood that the drawings and detailed description herein are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive manner, and are not intended to be limiting to the particular forms and examples disclosed. Accordingly, it is intended that this disclosure encompass any further modifications, changes, rearrangements, substitutions, alternatives, design choices, and embodiments as would be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of this disclosure, and falling within the scope of the following claims.