[미국특허]
Bottle system and method for filtering or treating a beverage
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01D-035/02
C02F-001/00
A45F-003/18
B65D-025/42
B01D-029/11
A45F-003/16
출원번호
US-0170133
(2014-01-31)
등록번호
US-9724629
(2017-08-08)
발명자
/ 주소
Lane, Marvin
출원인 / 주소
Thermos L.L.C.
대리인 / 주소
Polsinelli PC
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3인용 특허 :
150
초록▼
A beverage filter or treatment bottle system has a bottle, lid, and a beverage improvement component such as a filter element. A filter element may be positioned to separate the interior space of the bottle into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment. A tube passes th
A beverage filter or treatment bottle system has a bottle, lid, and a beverage improvement component such as a filter element. A filter element may be positioned to separate the interior space of the bottle into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment. A tube passes through the filter into fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment. The tube extends through the unfiltered beverage compartment to a nozzle in the lid of the bottle. A lid cover is fastenable onto the lid to enclose and close the nozzle. A filter cartridge may be provided. A UV sterilizer may be provided. An air bypass may be provided.
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1. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining a beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth;a filter disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body thereby separating the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage
1. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining a beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth;a filter disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body thereby separating the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment;a transfer tube extending from the filtered beverage compartment approximately to the body mouth, the transfer tube passing through the unfiltered beverage compartment without being in fluid communication with the unfiltered beverage compartment; anda lid removably fastenable onto the bottle body and configured to cover the body mouth, the lid including a drinking opening defined by a drinking edge, the drinking opening being in fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment via the transfer tube so that filtered beverage from the filtered beverage compartment may flow from the filtered beverage compartment and out of the drinking opening through the transfer tube when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body;the transfer tube has a first end and a second end, the first end being disposed within the bottle body and the second end being configured in fluid communication with the drinking opening when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body; and,a filter holder connected to the first end of the transfer tube, the filter holder being configured to position the filter in the bottle body so that the filter and filter holder separate the beverage compartment of the bottle body into the filtered beverage compartment and the unfiltered beverage compartment. 2. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filter holder is affixed to and encircles the first end of the transfer tube, and wherein the filter defines an opening through which the transfer tube extends when the filter is mounted in the filter holder. 3. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the filter includes a unitary body of filter material defining a central opening through which extends the transfer tube when the filter is mounted in the filter holder. 4. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 2, further comprising: a filter cartridge removably disposed in the filter holder, the filter cartridge including filter media configured to filter a beverage as the beverage passes through the filter media from the unfiltered beverage compartment to the filtered beverage compartment. 5. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the filter cartridge includes a cartridge body and a filter cover, the filter cover being fastenable onto the cartridge body to enclose a filter media in a filter space within the cartridge body. 6. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the cartridge body includes an inner substantially cylindrical wall and an outer substantially cylindrical wall disposed to be substantially coaxial with the inner substantially cylindrical wall, the cartridge body including a first perforate wall extending between the inner and outer substantially cylindrical walls, and wherein the filter cover includes a second perforate wall. 7. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 6, wherein the cartridge body comprises: a first lip extending between the outer substantially cylindrical wall and the filter holder, anda second lip extending between the inner substantially cylindrical wall and the transfer tube. 8. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 6, wherein the transfer tube includes a step configured to receive the inner substantially cylindrical wall of the cartridge body, and wherein the filter housing includes a step configured to receive the outer substantially cylindrical wall of the cartridge body. 9. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 4, wherein the filter cartridge includes an outer wall, and wherein the filter holder defines recesses in the filter holder that expose portions of the outer wall of the filter cartridge, the exposed portions of the outer wall of the filter cartridge comprising grip portions of the filter cartridge that are configured for gripping by a user during removal of the filter cartridge from the filter holder. 10. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottle body includes a removable bottle body component defining an interior space that includes the filtered beverage compartment. 11. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a support element located within the beverage compartment of the bottle body, the support element configured to receive a filter holder to support the filter holder in a predetermined position in the bottle body. 12. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the support element includes at least one support projection extending inwardly from a wall of the bottle body to define a surface against which the filter holder is disposed. 13. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 12, wherein the at least one support projection includes a fin extending from a bottom of the filtered beverage compartment. 14. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a sleeve connected in fluid communication with the drinking opening, the sleeve being configured to receive the second end of the transfer tube when the lid is fastened to the bottle body. 15. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 14, further comprising: a gasket disposed within the sleeve, the sleeve being configured for sealing engagement with the second end of the transfer tube. 16. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a vent valve disposed at a vent opening in the lid, the vent valve being structured to permit air to flow into the beverage compartment of the bottle body but block liquid from exiting the beverage compartment of the bottle body via the vent valve. 17. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 16, wherein the vent valve is an umbrella valve including a central stem connected in the vent opening so as to define air flow openings between the central stem and the lid, the umbrella valve including an umbrella membrane extending from the central stem and into contact with the lid, the membrane configured to flex to permit air to flow into the beverage compartment of the bottle body but remain sealed to block liquid from flowing from the beverage compartment of the bottle body via the vent opening. 18. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 16, wherein the vent valve includes at least one leaf member in sealing contact with a sealing surface to inhibit liquid from flowing out of the beverage compartment of the bottle body via the vent opening, the at least one leaf member configured to flex and move out of sealing contact to provide an air inlet to the beverage compartment of the bottle body when an air pressure within the bottle body falls below an outside air pressure. 19. A beverage bottle system as claimed 24, wherein the at least one leaf member includes first and second leaf elements in sealing contact with one another at the sealing surface, the first and second leaf elements configured to flex and move out of sealing contact with one another to provide an air inlet to the beverage compartment of the bottle body when an air pressure within the beverage compartment of the bottle body falls below an outside air pressure. 20. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 18, further comprising: a retaining ring holding the at least one leaf member in the lid. 21. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the transfer tube includes at least one vent tube extending substantially along a length of the transfer tube and configured to form an air passageway. 22. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a gasket in sealing engagement between the transfer tube and the lid and configured to substantially prevent unfiltered beverage within the unfiltered beverage compartment from contact with filtered beverage passing through the transfer tube and into the nozzle. 23. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottle body is a vacuum insulated bottle body having a double wall construction. 24. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottle body is substantially cylindrical, and wherein the transfer tube is disposed substantially along a longitudinal axis of the substantially cylindrical bottle body. 25. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 24, wherein the drinking opening is offset from the axis of the bottle body. 26. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a UV light sterilizer unit configured for attachment to the bottle body and operable to emit UV light into the filtered beverage compartment of the bottle body. 27. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: an air recirculating channel structured to provide an air passageway between the filtered beverage compartment and the unfiltered beverage compartment. 28. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 27, wherein the lid defines a vent opening to the beverage compartment, and wherein the air recirculating channel is connected in fluid communication with the transfer tube and the vent opening, and further comprising: a vent valve in fluid communication with the air recirculating channel, the vent valve being structured to permit air to flow from the filtered beverage compartment to the unfiltered beverage compartment and to block fluid flow from the unfiltered beverage compartment to the filtered beverage compartment. 29. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, the filter comprising: one of a filter element and a filter cartridge having an outer substantially cylindrical wall configured to fit into the filter holder, the one of the filter element and the filter cartridge having an inner substantially cylindrical wall configured to fit around a portion of the transfer tube, the one of the filter element and the filter cartridge including filter media for filtering a beverage flowing therethough. 30. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 29, wherein the inner substantially cylindrical wall is substantially coaxial with the outer substantially cylindrical wall. 31. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 29, wherein the filter element comprises a biodegradable material. 32. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 29, wherein the one of the filter element and the filter cartridge comprises: first and second perforate walls extending between the inner substantially cylindrical wall and the outer substantially cylindrical wall, the one of the filter element and the filter cartridge defining an interior filter space within which is disposed the filter media. 33. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 32, wherein the filter cartridge comprises a biodegradable material. 34. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the filter is replaceable. 35. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining a beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth;a filter disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body thereby separating the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment;a transfer tube extending from the filtered beverage compartment approximately to the body mouth, the transfer tube passing through the unfiltered beverage compartment without being in fluid communication with the unfiltered beverage compartment; anda lid fastenable onto the bottle body and configured to cover the body mouth, the lid including a drinking opening defined by a drinking edge, the drinking opening being in fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment via the transfer tube so that filtered beverage from the filtered beverage compartment may flow from the filtered beverage compartment and out of the drinking opening through the transfer tube when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body;the transfer tube has a first end and a second end, the first end being disposed within the bottle body and the second end being configured in fluid communication with the drinking opening when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body; and,a filter holder connected to the first end of the transfer tube, the filter holder being configured to position the filter in the bottle body so that the filter and filter holder separate the beverage compartment of the bottle body into the filtered beverage compartment and the unfiltered beverage compartmentwherein the filter holder includes an annular outer wall and a plurality of ribs connecting the annular outer wall to the transfer tube. 36. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 35, wherein the plurality of ribs includes curved lower edges of the ribs to define a drip zone at a lower end of the filter holder. 37. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining a beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth;a filter disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body thereby separating the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment;a transfer tube extending from the filtered beverage compartment approximately to the body mouth, the transfer tube passing through the unfiltered beverage compartment without being in fluid communication with the unfiltered beverage compartment; anda lid fastenable onto the bottle body and configured to cover the body mouth, the lid including a drinking opening defined by a drinking edge, the drinking opening being in fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment via the transfer tube so that filtered beverage from the filtered beverage compartment may flow from the filtered beverage compartment and out of the drinking opening through the transfer tube when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body;the transfer tube has a first end and a second end, the first end being disposed within the bottle body and the second end being configured in fluid communication with the drinking opening when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body;a filter holder connected to the first end of the transfer tube, the filter holder being configured to position the filter in the bottle body so that the filter and filter holder separate the beverage compartment of the bottle body into the filtered beverage compartment and the unfiltered beverage compartment and,a lock operable between the filter holder and the filter cartridge to selectively secure the filter cartridge into the filter holder. 38. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 37, wherein the lock is configured to operate at least partially by rotational movement between the filter holder and the filter cartridge. 39. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 38, wherein the lock includes a projection extending from the filter cartridge, and an inclined channel in the filter holder for engagement with the projection extending from the filter cartridge. 40. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining a beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth;a filter disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body thereby separating the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment;a transfer tube extending from the filtered beverage compartment approximately to the body mouth, the transfer tube passing through the unfiltered beverage compartment without being in fluid communication with the unfiltered beverage compartment; anda lid fastenable onto the bottle body and configured to cover the body mouth, the lid including a drinking opening defined by a drinking edge, the drinking opening being in fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment via the transfer tube so that filtered beverage from the filtered beverage compartment may flow from the filtered beverage compartment and out of the drinking opening through the transfer tube when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body;the transfer tube has a first end and a second end, the first end being disposed within the bottle body and the second end being configured in fluid communication with the drinking opening when the lid is fastened onto the bottle body;a filter holder connected to the first end of the transfer tube, the filter holder being configured to position the filter in the bottle body so that the filter and filter holder separate the beverage compartment of the bottle body into the filtered beverage compartment and the unfiltered beverage compartment;a lid cover pivotally affixed to the lid; anda latch engagable between the lid and the lid cover to secure the lid cover in a closed position on the lid, the latch being selectively operable to release the lid cover from the closed position. 41. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 40, further comprising: a nozzle stopper disposed within the lid cover and configured to seal the drinking opening when the lid cover is secured in the closed position. 42. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 40, further comprising: an O-ring spring connected between the lid and the lid cover so as to retain the lid cover in a fully open position after the lid cover is moved to an open position. 43. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 42, further comprising: a hinge connecting the lid cover to the lid, the O-ring spring being wrapped at least partially around the hinge when the lid cover is in the closed position. 44. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 40, wherein the lid defines a vent opening to the beverage compartment; and further comprising:a recess in the lid cover, the recess having a recess floor; anda vent seal disposed at the recess floor and configured to make sealing contact with the vent opening when the lid cover is in the closed position. 45. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 40, further comprising: a hinge connecting the lid to the lid cover;a carry loop connected to the hinge, the carry loop including pivot connectors in pivoting contact with one of the lid and the lid cover, the pivot connectors defining a central opening extending axially of the hinge; anda hinge pin disposed in the central opening. 46. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, wherein bottle body includes a generally cylindrical body having a supporting surface and a body mouth on opposite ends of the generally cylindrical body, the unfiltered beverage compartment being disposed above the filtered beverage compartment when the bottle body is standing upright with the supporting surface resting on a substantially horizontal surface, wherein the filter is configured to allow beverage within the unfiltered beverage compartment to flow through the filter by force of gravity and into the filtered beverage compartment when the bottle body is standing upright. 47. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a gasket mounted on the filter holder and disposed in sealing engagement with an interior surface of the bottle body to form a liquid tight seal between the unfiltered beverage compartment and the filtered beverage compartment. 48. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining a beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth, the bottle body including a supporting surface;a filter disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body so as to separate the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment, the unfiltered beverage compartment being disposed above the filtered beverage compartment when the bottle body is supported on the supporting surface, wherein the filter is configured to allow a beverage within the unfiltered beverage compartment to flow by a force of gravity through the filter and into the filtered beverage compartment;a transfer tube extending from the filtered beverage compartment approximately to the body mouth and configured to provide fluid communication between the filtered beverage compartment and a drinking opening, the transfer tube extending generally from a bottom of the unfiltered beverage compartment to a top of the unfiltered beverage compartment when the bottle body is supported on the supporting surface without being in fluid communication with any beverage in the unfiltered beverage compartment; anda lid fastenable onto the bottle body, the lid removable from the bottle body, the lid defining the drinking opening, the drinking opening being in fluid communication to the transfer tube so that filtered beverage from the filtered beverage compartment may flow from the filtered beverage compartment, through the transfer tube and out of the drinking opening. 49. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 48, wherein the bottle body is substantially cylindrical with the body mouth at a first end and the supporting surface at a second end. 50. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 48, wherein the transfer tube extends substantially through a center of the unfiltered beverage compartment. 51. A beverage bottle system, comprising: a bottle body defining an beverage compartment within the bottle body and a body mouth;a filter holder disposed in the beverage compartment of the bottle body so as to separate the beverage compartment into a filtered beverage compartment and an unfiltered beverage compartment;a filter in the filter holder, one of the filter and the filter holder including a projecting lip in contact with the other of the filter and the filter holder so as to form a fluid tight seal between the filter and the filter holder;a transfer tube extending from the filtered beverage compartment approximately to the body mouth to provide fluid communication with the filtered beverage compartment, the transfer tube passing through the unfiltered beverage compartment without being in fluid communication with the unfiltered beverage compartment; anda lid removably engaged onto the bottle body, the lid defining a drinking opening, the drinking opening being in fluid communication to the transfer tube so that filtered beverage from the filtered beverage compartment may flow from the filtered beverage compartment through the transfer tube and out of the drinking opening. 52. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 51, wherein the filter comprises: a filter cartridge configured to be held by the filter holder and defining an interior space; and a filter media disposed in the interior space of the filter cartridge. 53. A beverage bottle system as claimed in claim 51, wherein the filter comprises a cylindrical outer wall in contact with the filter holder, and a cylindrical inner wall defining an opening through which extends the transfer tube.
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