Adjustable Volume Rigid Container

Abstract

Improvements in an adjustable volume rigid sided container are disclosed. The adjustable volume allows the container to reduce or eliminate air from within the container. As users consume a portion of the content of the container they reduce the internal volume. The container has an opening for delivery or pouring spout for delivery of the product and a cap that accommodates pouring, venting and close condition. The container has an adjustable connection between the container components.As the internal volume is adjusted the container collapses into a smaller size. Preferably the first component is larger diameter than a second component that is a smaller diameter and slides onto the larger first component. The components can be permanently sealed and disposable or can be designed to be completely taken apart where they can be placed into a dishwasher to be washed and or sterilized for future re-use.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 830,641 filed Jun. 3, 2013 the entire contents of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableTHE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not ApplicableINCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]1. Field of the Invention[0006]This invention relates to improvements in a rigid walled container which houses perishable liquids. More particularly, the present liquid container is constructed to reduce the internal volume of the container to eliminate exposure of the contents to air. The container is constructed from two or more rigid components that move into each other to reduce the internal volume.[0007]2. Description of Related Art including information disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The adjustable volume rigid sided container allows for the elimination of air from within the container, which prevents the flavor of beverages from being affected. The container can be filled with different fluids and allows for a reduction in headspace, keeping the beverages carbonated for a longer time. The container is constructed from two or more rigid components that are sealed together to prevent leakage. The top component has an opening for pouking or delivery of the product from within the container. The technical effects include improved preservation of flavor and a more convenient and user-friendly experience when consuming the beverages from within the container.

Problems solved by technology

For many fluids, air can cause deterioration of the fluid over time.

These products are also difficult to clean because the bladder must be removed from within the hard sided container.

The cleaning of the components is also difficult due to the nature of construction of the components.

The cleaning of the components is also difficult due to the nature of construction of the components.

While this product collapses to reduce the internal volume, in the collapsed position there still is a large amount of volume that still remains within the container.

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