Reservoir system and method of making

Abstract

A reservoir system is disclosed that can have two or more reservoirs attached to a manifold. The manifold can direct or control the flow of liquids from the reservoirs and deliver the liquids to a drinking tube extending from the manifold. The reservoirs and manifold can be in a backpack. Some or all of the reservoirs can be positioned on other parts of the body outside of the backpack.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 870,164, filed on Aug. 26, 2013 which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]A reservoir system is disclosed more narrowly, a reservoir system having a manifold connected to two or more vessels or reservoirs.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]Portable reservoir systems often include a single soft reservoir in a backpack. The soft reservoir is filled with liquid, such as water. The backpacks often have padding and / or ventilation elements on the front wall of the backpack sack between the reservoir and the user's back.[0006]When the user is wearing the backpack and the reservoir is partially or completely filled with liquid, the reservoir presses against the back, reducing the capability of any ventilation built into the front side of the backpack—compressing the ventilation or padding between the reservoir and the ba...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a system for connecting multiple vessels (reservoirs, bottles, or bags) to a single source with a drinking valve. This system can be a closed system or a flexible system that allows for the interchange of vessels. Users can place the vessels in different locations on their body for maximum comfort and usability. The system can automatically close off flow to ruptured or out-of-commission vessels. The technical effect of this system is an efficient, flexible, and comfortable way to carry and use multiple flasks or reservoirs of liquids.

Problems solved by technology

When the user is wearing the backpack and the reservoir is partially or completely filled with liquid, the reservoir presses against the back, reducing the capability of any ventilation built into the front side of the backpack—compressing the ventilation or padding between the reservoir and the back.

The reservoir is also large, almost entirely flexible, and does not have an easy handle so removing the reservoir from the backpack and moving and using the reservoir without the backpack is awkward and generally difficult.

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