Supplement compartment for beverage container
US6681958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D51/28
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for associating a supplement compartment with a liquid container, wherein the supplement may be a vitamin, mineral, analgesic, antibiotic or other medicine, flavor or color additive or nutritional in nature, and may be readily accessible and retrievable for use with the liquid such as water or other beverage. The compartment may be nested atop a cap that covers the dispenser of the container or may be otherwise associated with the container in a secure but temporary and accessible manner.
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