Drink bottles
US8777048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47G19/2272
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Drink bottles, or drink containers with cap assemblies that include a drink spout. In some embodiments, the drink spout is pivotally coupled to a base of the cap assembly. In some embodiments, the drink spouts include mouthpieces, including self-sealing mouthpieces. In some embodiments, the cap assembly includes a handle, which may include at least one guard for the drink spout and/or mouthpiece. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a manual on/off valve. In some embodiments, the dispensing spout includes a mount for the mouthpiece and/or cooperates with the cap to provide a manual on/off valve to selectively restrict flow of drink fluid from the drink container regardless of the drink spout's and/or mouthpiece's configuration. In some embodiments, the drink containers include a drink tube extending from external of the drink containers and/or an air return system.
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