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Hydration system with improved fluid reservoir

US7070075B2 · kind B2 · utility

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53Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2004
Grant dateJul 4, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

Hydration systems with improved fluid reservoirs. An elongate drinking tube extends from the reservoir and includes a distal end upon which a mouthpiece may be mounted. In some embodiments, the mouthpiece is a self-sealing mouthpiece. The reservoir includes a fill port, through which drink fluid may be added to the reservoir, and a closure member in the form of a cap for selectively sealing the fill port. In some embodiments, the reservoir includes a support member that extends around the fill port, including a handle that projects generally away from the fill port, and is adapted to provide a counter lever to assist in opening and closing of the fill port and/or to position the reservoir for filling. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a pack into which the reservoir is received.

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