Illuminated liquid dispensing container
US7384164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2203/12
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A liquid dispensing container includes a transparent or translucent vial. A base is secured to the vial and contains a light source and a battery source. The light source being monochromatic or outputting multiple colors in sequence. A switch is provided for selectively forming electrical engagement between the light source and the battery source. A printed circuit board interspersed between the light source and the battery source affords optional subcircuits including a timer, step-up voltage, or step-down voltage capabilities, or light source output color modulation.
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