Patent · US Expired

Neck-supported fluid reservoir, hydration systems and pack assemblies including the same

US6820780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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113References

68Claims

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Assignee

CAMELBAK PRODUCTS, LLC · US

Inventors

Barley A. Forsman · Cotati, US
Robert H. J. Miros · Mill Valley, US
Robert Choi · Abdulrahman Khaleefah Street, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2003
Grant date	Nov 23, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 21, 2023

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA45F3/04
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydration system with an improved fluid reservoir. A drinking tube extends from an outlet port of the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a relatively large-diameter fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a closure member with a handle for selectively sealing the input port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a wrench assembly that enables the user to more easily open and close the input port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received, and in some embodiments, the pack includes a hanger assembly adapted to support the reservoir within the pack.

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