US20240109695A1

US20240109695A1 - Concentric chamber lid

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Publication number: US20240109695A1
Application number: US18/208,853
Authority: US
Inventors: Mark B. Weber
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-09-30
Filing date: 2023-06-12
Publication date: 2024-04-04

Abstract

An apparatus may comprise a lid, a first passage, a second passage, and a diverter. The lid may comprise a first passage configured to align above a first chamber of a vessel. The lid may comprise a second passage configured to align above a second chamber of the vessel. The second chamber may be substantially concentric to the first chamber. The diverter may be movable between at least a first position and a second position. The first position may align at least one opening with the first passage. The second position may align the at least one opening with the second passage.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/377,831, filed Sep. 30, 2022, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Non-limiting examples of embodiments of the disclosure are described below with reference to figures attached hereto that are listed following this paragraph. Similar structures, elements or parts that appear in more than one figure are generally labeled with a similar numeral in other figures in which they appear. Dimensions of components and features shown in the figures are chosen for convenience and clarity of presentation and are not necessarily shown to scale.
FIG. 1 is an illustration of a perspective view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an illustration of a cross-sectional side view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment and a top view of a diverter as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 3A is an illustration of a partial cross-sectional side view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 3B is an illustration of a top view of a container lid across the 3B-3B plane shown in FIG. 3A wherein the diverter is removed for clarity as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 3C is an illustration of a top view of a container lid across the 3C-3C plane shown in FIG. 3A wherein the diverter is in the first position as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 3D is an illustration of a top view of a container lid across the 3D-3D plane shown in FIG. 3A wherein the diverter is in the second position as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 3E is an illustration of a top view of a container lid across the 3E-3E plane shown in FIG. 3A wherein the diverter is in the closed position as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an illustration of a perspective view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an illustration of a cross-sectional side view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 6A is an illustration of a cross-sectional side view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container wherein the diverter is in the closed position as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 6B is an illustration of a cross-sectional side view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container wherein the diverter is in the first position as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 6C is an illustration of a cross-sectional side view of a container lid atop a concentric dual chamber container wherein the diverter is in the second position as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.
FIG. 7 is an illustration of a top view and a cross-sectional side view of the concentric dual chamber container as per an aspect of a disclosed example embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Embodiments include a container with multiple concentric chambers. The lid allows the user to choose which chamber to draw liquid from. The chambers can hold materials at different temperatures, such as keeping a drink cool with ice in one chamber.
According to an embodiment, an apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631). According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may be configured to align above a first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) of a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may be configured to align above a second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) of the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) may be substantially concentric to the first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721). According to an embodiment, apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be movable between at least a first position (e.g., 361 and 661) and a second position (e.g., 362 and 662). According to an embodiment, the first position (e.g., 361 and 661) may align at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631). According to an embodiment, the second position (e.g., 362 and 662) may align the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632).
According to an embodiment, a first position (e.g., 361 and 661) may optionally align a first opening (e.g., 171, 271, 371, 571, and 671) of at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631). According to an embodiment, a second position (e.g., 362 and 662) may optionally align a second opening (e.g., 172, 272, 372, 571, and 671) of the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise only one opening. According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise two or more openings.
According to an embodiment, a first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) may further comprise a first wall (e.g., 111, 211, 311, 411, 511, and 711). According to an embodiment, a second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) may further comprise a second wall (e.g., 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, and 712).
According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may optionally comprise a pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675). According to an embodiment, the pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675) may be configured to connect at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632).
According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise a spout (e.g., 160, 260, 360, 460, 560, and 660). According to an embodiment, the spout (e.g., 160, 260, 360, 460, 560, and 660) may have an opening (e.g., 173, 273, 473, 573, and 673). According to an embodiment, a pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675) may further be configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with the spout (e.g., 160, 260, 360, 460, 560, and 660). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise a mouthpiece (e.g., 160, 260, 360, 460, 560, and 660). According to an embodiment, the pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675) may further be configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with the mouthpiece (e.g., 160, 260, 360, 460, 560, and 660).
According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be configured to rotate. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be further configured to rotate relative to a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be further configured to rotate relative to a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be configured to twist. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be further configured to twist relative to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710).
According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise a sports cap (e.g., 173, 273, 473, 573, and 673). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be substantially wedge-shaped. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be substantially cylindrical. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be connected to a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) at a pivot point. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may further be movable about the pivot point. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may further be movable linearly about the pivot point. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may further be movable nonlinearly about the pivot point. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may further be movable nonlinearly about a pivot point (e.g., 174, 274, and 374) across a cam. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may further be enabled to move as it rotates so that one of at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may align with one of a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) when in different positions.
According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be removable. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise an insulating material. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise a non-insulating material. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise a conductive material. According to an embodiment, the conductive material may be a material that is thermally conductive. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise an air entrance. According to an embodiment, the air entrance may be configured to allow air to flow through the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470).
According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise a closed position (e.g., 363 and 663). According to an embodiment, the closed position (e.g., 363 and 663) may align at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with neither a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) nor a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may comprise an open position. According to an embodiment, the open position may align the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with both the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the open position may allow the mixing of the contents of a first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) and a second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722).
According to an embodiment, an apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise a seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542). According to an embodiment, the seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be configured to separate a first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) and a second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722). According to an embodiment, the seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be configured to keep fluids from leaking outside both a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be configured to keep the fluids from leaking outside a pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675).
According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise at least one seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542). According to an embodiment, the at least one seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be configured to separate the first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) and the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722). According to an embodiment, the at least one seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may comprise multiple seals such as at least two seals, at least three seals, or at least four seals. According to an embodiment, the seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be positioned between the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) and a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470). According to an embodiment, the seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be positioned between a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) and a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be positioned between the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) and at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671). According to an embodiment, the at least one seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be positioned between the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) and the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470). According to an embodiment, the at least one seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be positioned between the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) and the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the at least one seal (e.g., 242, 342, and 542) may be positioned between the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) and the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671).
According to an embodiment, a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may be configured to connect to a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may further comprise a screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise at least one screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the at least one screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may comprise multiple screw threads such as at least two screw threads, at least three screw threads, or at least four screw threads. According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a helical ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the helical ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a helicylindrical curve (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the helicylindrical curve (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a groove (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the groove (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a plurality of grooves (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of grooves (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a plurality of ridges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of ridges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a hinge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the hinge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a plurality of hinges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of hinges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a snap (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the snap (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a plurality of snaps (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of snaps (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710).
According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may further comprise a connector. According to an embodiment, the connector may be configured to fasten the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise at least one screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the at least one screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be at least two screw threads, at least three screw threads, or at least four screw threads. According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a helical ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the helical ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a helicylindrical curve (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the helicylindrical curve (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a groove (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the groove (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a plurality of grooves (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of grooves (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a plurality of ridges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of ridges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the connector to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a hinge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the hinge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a plurality of hinges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of hinges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may comprise a snap (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the snap (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the connector may comprise a plurality of snaps (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of snaps (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710).
According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise a connector. According to an embodiment, the connector may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise at least one screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the at least one screw thread (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be at least two screw threads, at least three screw threads, or at least four screw threads. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a helical ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the helical ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a helicylindrical curve (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the helicylindrical curve (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a groove (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the groove (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a plurality of grooves (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of grooves (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the ridge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a plurality of ridges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of ridges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a hinge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the hinge (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a plurality of hinges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of hinges (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a snap (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the snap (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a plurality of snaps (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640). According to an embodiment, the plurality of snaps (e.g., 140, 240, 340, 440, 540, and 640) may be configured to connect the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710).
According to an embodiment, a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may further comprise an outer lid portion (e.g., 251 and 551) and an inner lid portion (e.g., 252 and 552). According to an embodiment, the inner lid portion (e.g., 252 and 552) may be configured to face a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the outer lid portion (e.g., 251 and 551) may be configured to face away from the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, a diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be substantially located between the inner lid portion (e.g., 252 and 552) and the outer lid portion (e.g., 251 and 551). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be noticeably located on an outer lid face (e.g., 251 and 551). According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be substantially located on an inner lid face (e.g., 252 and 552).
According to an embodiment, an apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may be substantially cylindrical. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise a raised lip. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise an insulating material. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further comprise a non-insulating material.
According to an embodiment, a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may be substantially cylindrical. According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may further comprise a raised lip. According to an embodiment, the lid 159 may further comprise an insulating material. According to an embodiment, the apparatus may further comprise a non-insulating material.
According to an embodiment, a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may comprise a hole. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may comprise a slot. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may comprise a filter. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may comprise a via. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may comprise a channel. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may comprise a gutter. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may be curved. According to an embodiment, the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) may protrude from the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650).
According to an embodiment, a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may comprise a hole. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may comprise a slot. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may comprise a filter. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may comprise a via. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may comprise a channel. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may comprise a gutter. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may be curved. According to an embodiment, the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632) may protrude from the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650).
According to an embodiment, a first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) may comprise an insulating material. According to an embodiment, the first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) may comprise a shared wall (e.g., 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, and 712) with the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722). According to an embodiment, the shared wall (e.g., 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, and 712) may comprise a double wall. According to an embodiment, the shared wall (e.g., 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, and 712) may comprise multiple layers. According to an embodiment, the shared wall (e.g., 112, 212, 312, 412, 512, and 712) may comprise an insulating material within.
According to an embodiment, a second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) may be configured to be removable from the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710) may comprise struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786). According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to support the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722). According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to attach to the first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721). According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to be removable. According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to be removable relative to the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) may comprise a non-insulating material. According to an embodiment, the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) may comprise an insulating material.
According to an embodiment, a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710) may further comprise a third chamber. According to an embodiment, the third chamber may be configured to be substantially concentric to the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722). According to an embodiment, the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may further comprise a third passage. According to an embodiment, the third passage may be configured to align above the third chamber. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may be further movable to a third position that aligns the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) with the third passage. According to an embodiment, the diverter (e.g., 170, 270, 370, and 470) may further comprise a pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675). According to an embodiment, the pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675) may be configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631), the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632), and the third passage.
According to an embodiment, at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) comprises a hole. According to an embodiment, the hole is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a slot. According to an embodiment, the slot is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a filter. According to an embodiment, the filter is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a via. According to an embodiment, the via is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a channel. According to an embodiment, the channel is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a passage. According to an embodiment, the passage is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a tube. According to an embodiment, the tube is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a straw. According to an embodiment, the straw is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a pipe. According to an embodiment, the pipe is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a protrusion. According to an embodiment, the protrusion is configured to connect the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) and one of the first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631) and the second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may be curved. According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a drinking mechanism.
According to an embodiment, at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may comprise a closing mechanism. According to an embodiment, the closing mechanism may comprise a cap. According to an embodiment, the closing mechanism may comprise a sleeve. According to an embodiment, the closing mechanism may be configured to seal the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671). According to an embodiment, the closing mechanism may comprise a sliding panel. According to an embodiment, the sliding panel may be a substantially planar surface that slides.
According to an embodiment, at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may be rotatable. According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may be rotatable relative to a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may be rotatable relative to a vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may be rotatable relative to a first passage (e.g., 131, 231, 331, 531, and 631). According to an embodiment, the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172, 271, 272, 371, 372, 571, or 671) may be rotatable relative to a second passage (e.g., 132, 232, 332, 532, and 632).
According to an embodiment, a pathway (e.g., 175, 275, 375, 575, and 675) may further comprise a pathway length and a pathway diameter. According to an embodiment, the pathway length may be substantially greater than the pathway diameter. According to an embodiment, the pathway length may be significantly greater than the pathway diameter. According to an embodiment, the pathway diameter may not be constant along the pathway length. According to an embodiment, the pathway diameter may change linearly along the pathway length. According to an embodiment, the pathway diameter may change nonlinearly along the pathway length.
According to an embodiment, a first chamber (e.g., 121, 221, 321, 421, 521, and 721) may be configured to hold a first substance. According to an embodiment, the first substance may be a jelly. According to an embodiment, the first substance may be a fluid. According to an embodiment, the first substance may be a liquid. According to an embodiment, first substance may be a solid. According to an embodiment, the second chamber (e.g., 122, 222, 322, 422, 522, and 722) may be configured to hold a second substance. According to an embodiment, the second substance may be a jelly. According to an embodiment, the second substance may be a fluid. According to an embodiment, the second substance may be a liquid. According to an embodiment, the second substance may be a solid. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise beer. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise alcohol. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise tea. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise ice. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise ice water. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise water. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise hot water. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise juice. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise fruit juice. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise jello. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise boba. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise coffee. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise coffee beans. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise paint. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise makeup. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise fertilizer. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise oil. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise toothpaste. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise spices. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise dried spices. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise ink. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise cream. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise milk. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first substance and the second substance may comprise candy.
According to an embodiment, the first substance may be different from the second substance. According to an embodiment, because the chambers share a wall, one of the first substance and the second substance may regulate properties of the other of the first substance and the second substance (e.g., temperature, state). According to an embodiment, having a first substance and a second substance in concentric chambers may effectively save space. According to an embodiment, having a first position, second position, and closed position may give the apparatus multi-functionality.
According to an embodiment, the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710) may be squeezable. According to an embodiment, the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710) may be compressible. According to an embodiment, the vessel (e.g., 110, 210, 410, 510, and 710) may be collapsible. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a handle.
According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may be configured to hold up to twenty-four ounces of fluid. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may be configured to hold up to thirty-six ounces of fluid. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may be configured to hold greater than thirty-six ounces of fluid. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may be helpful because the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may comprise a lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) configured to align above a concentric dual chamber container that may be placed in a first position, a second position, and a closed position. According to an embodiment, the apparatus (e.g., 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500) may further be helpful because the lid (e.g., 150, 250, 350, 450, 550, and 650) may be configured to access one of two concentric chambers of a concentric dual chamber container. According to an embodiment, the apparatus may be convenient to carry due to the concentric chambers.
We will now refer to the FIG. 1 . According to an embodiment, an apparatus 100 may comprise a lid 150. According to an embodiment, the lid 150 may comprise a first passage 131. According to an embodiment, the first passage 131 may be configured to align above a first chamber 121 of a vessel 110. According to an embodiment, a second passage 132 may be configured to align above a second chamber 122 of the vessel 110. According to an embodiment, the second chamber 122 may be substantially concentric to the first chamber 121. According to an embodiment, apparatus 100 may further comprise a diverter 170. According to an embodiment, the diverter 170 may be movable between at least a first position (e.g., 361) and a second position (e.g., 362). According to an embodiment, the first position (e.g., 361) may align an opening 171 of at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172) with the first passage 131. According to an embodiment, the second position (e.g., 362) may align another opening 172 of the at least one opening (e.g., 171, 172) with the second passage 132.
According to an embodiment, the diverter 170 may pivot about a pivot point 174. According to an embodiment, the pivot point 174 may be located substantially in the center of the lid 150. According to an embodiment as shown in FIG. 1 , the diverter 170 may comprise a diverter tab 176. According to an embodiment, the diverter 170 may be moved about the pivot point 174 using the diverter tab 176. According to an embodiment, the first chamber 121 of the vessel 110 may comprise a first wall 111. According to an embodiment, the second chamber 122 of the vessel 110 may comprise a second wall 112. According to an embodiment, the lid 150 may comprise a spout 160. According to an embodiment, the spout 160 may comprise a spout opening 173. According to an embodiment, the spout 160 may be configured to align with the pathway 175. According to an embodiment, the vessel 110 may comprise a screw thread 140. According to an embodiment, the screw thread 140 may be configured to connect the lid 150 to the vessel 110.
We will now refer to the FIG. 2 . According to an embodiment, a diverter 270 may be located between the outer lid portion 251 and the inner lid portion 252. According to an embodiment, there may be a space between the bottom of the first chamber 221 and the bottom of the second chamber 222. According to an embodiment, the diverter 270 may be in the closed position 263. According to an embodiment, the apparatus 200 may comprise seals 242. According to an embodiment, the seals 242 may be configured to prevent fluids from leaving either the first chamber 221 or the second chamber 222.
We will now refer to the FIG. 3A. According to an embodiment, the apparatus 300 may comprise seals 342. According to an embodiment, the seals 342 may be configured to prevent fluids from leaving either the first chamber 321 or the second chamber 322. Alternative embodiments may not comprise seals 342.
We will now refer to the FIG. 3B. According to an embodiment, the vessel 310 may comprise a screw thread 340. According to an embodiment, the diameter of the circle created by the screw thread 340 may be substantially smaller than the diameter of the circle created by the lid 350.
We will now refer to the FIG. 3C. According to an embodiment, the diverter 370 may be in the first position 361. According to an embodiment, the first position 361 may align an opening 371 of the at least one opening (e.g., 371, 372) with the first passage 331. According to an embodiment, the first position 361 may not align another opening 372 of the at least one opening (e.g., 371, 372) with the second passage 332.
We will now refer to the FIG. 3D. According to an embodiment, the diverter 370 may be in the second position 362. According to an embodiment, the second position 362 may not align an opening 371 of the at least one opening (e.g., 371, 372) with the first passage 331. According to an embodiment, the second position 361 may align another opening 372 of the at least one opening (e.g., 371, 372) with the second passage 132.
We will now refer to the FIG. 3E. According to an embodiment, the diverter 370 may be in the closed position 363. According to an embodiment, the closed position 363 may not align either an opening 371 of the at least one opening (e.g., 371, 372) with the first passage 331 or another opening 372 of the at least one opening (e.g., 371, 372) with the second passage 332.
We will now refer to the FIG. 4 . According to an embodiment, an apparatus 100 may comprise the lid 450. According to an embodiment, the lid 450 may comprise the first passage 431. According to an embodiment, the first passage 431 may be configured to align above the first chamber 421 of the vessel 410. According to an embodiment, the second passage 432 may be configured to align above the second chamber 422 of the vessel 410. According to an embodiment, the second chamber 422 may be substantially concentric to the first chamber 421. According to an embodiment, apparatus 400 may further comprise the diverter 470. According to an embodiment, the diverter 470 may be movable between at least the first position 461 and the second position 462. According to an embodiment, the first position 461 may align an opening 471 of at least one opening 471 with the first passage 431. According to an embodiment, the second position 462 may align the opening 471 of the at least one opening 471 with the second passage 432.
According to an embodiment, the diverter 470 may comprise a base 479. According to an embodiment, the diverter 470 may rotate about the base 479. According to an embodiment, the base 479 may be configured to allow the diverter 470 to be in either the first position 461, the second position 462, or the closed position 463. According to an embodiment, the base 479 may rotate radially about a point. According to an embodiment, the base 479 may not rotate radially about a point. According to an embodiment, the base 479 may rotate nonlinearly. According to an embodiment, the base 479 may be configured to be aligned above both the first chamber 421 and the second chamber 422. According to an embodiment, the first chamber 421 of the vessel 410 may comprise a first wall 411. According to an embodiment, the second chamber 422 of the vessel 410 may comprise a second wall 412. According to an embodiment, the lid 450 may comprise a spout 460. According to an embodiment, the spout 460 may comprise a spout opening 473. According to an embodiment, the spout 460 may be configured to align with the pathway 475. According to an embodiment, the vessel 410 may comprise a screw thread 440.
We will now refer to the FIG. 5 . According to an embodiment, the diverter 470 may be located on the outer lid portion 451 of the lid 450. According to an embodiment, there may be a space between the bottom of the first chamber 421 and the bottom of the second chamber 422. According to an embodiment, the diverter 470 may be in the first position 461.
We will now refer to the FIG. 6A. According to an embodiment, the diverter 670 may be in the closed position 663. According to an embodiment, the closed position 663 may not align either an opening 671 of the at least one opening 671 with the first passage 631 or the opening 671 of the at least one opening 671 with the second passage 632.
We will now refer to the FIG. 6B. According to an embodiment, the diverter 670 may be in the second position 662. According to an embodiment, the second position 662 may not align an opening 671 of the at least one opening 671 with the first passage 631. According to an embodiment, the second position 662 may align the opening 671 of the at least one opening 671 with the second passage 632.
We will now refer to the FIG. 6C. According to an embodiment, the diverter 670 may be in the first position 661. According to an embodiment, the first position 661 may align an opening 671 of the at least one opening 671 with the first passage 631. According to an embodiment, the first position 661 may not align the opening 671 of the at least one opening 671 with the second passage 632.
We will now refer to the FIG. 7 . According to an embodiment, the apparatus 700 may comprise struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786). According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to support the second chamber 722. According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to attach to the first chamber 721. According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to be removable. According to an embodiment, the struts (e.g., 781, 782, 783, 785, and 786) may be configured to be removable relative to the vessel 710.
In this disclosure, “a” and “an” and similar phrases are to be interpreted as “at least one” or “one or more.” Similarly, any term that ends with the suffix “(s)” is to be interpreted as “at least one” or “one or more.” In this disclosure, the term “may” is to be interpreted as “may, for example.” In other words, the term “may” is indicative that the phrase following the term “may” is an example of one of a multitude of suitable possibilities that may, or may not, be employed to one or more of the various embodiments. If A and B are sets and every element of A is also an element of B, A is called a subset of B. The phrase “based on” is indicative that the phrase following the term “based on” is an example of one of a multitude of suitable possibilities that may, or may not, be employed to one or more of the various embodiments. The phrase “in response to” is indicative that the phrase following the phrase “in response to” is an example of one of a multitude of suitable possibilities that may, or may not, be employed to one or more of the various embodiments. The terms “including” and “comprising” should be interpreted as meaning “including, but not limited to”.
In this disclosure, various embodiments are disclosed. Limitations, features, and/or elements from the disclosed example embodiments may be combined to create further embodiments within the scope of the disclosure.
Furthermore, many features presented above are described as being optional through the use of “may” or the use of parentheses. For the sake of brevity and legibility, the present disclosure does not explicitly recite each and every permutation that may be obtained by choosing from the set of optional features. However, the present disclosure is to be interpreted as explicitly disclosing all such permutations. For example, a system described as having three optional features may be embodied in seven different ways, namely with just one of the three possible features, with any two of the three possible features or with all three of the three possible features.
While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example, and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the scope. In fact, after reading the above description, it will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art(s) how to implement alternative embodiments. Thus, the present embodiments should not be limited by any of the above described exemplary embodiments. In particular, it should be noted that, for example purposes, the above explanation has focused on a concentric dual chamber beverage container lid. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that embodiments of the invention may also be implemented for a variety of other purposes such as an apparatus configured to store two items or an apparatus configured to control the release of two pressurized fluids from a concentric dual chamber container.
In addition, it should be understood that any figures which highlight the functionality and advantages, are presented for example purposes only. The disclosed architecture is sufficiently flexible and configurable, such that it may be utilized in ways other than that shown. For example, the actions listed in any flowchart may be re-ordered or only optionally used in some embodiments.
Further, the purpose of the Abstract of the Disclosure is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The Abstract of the Disclosure is not intended to be limiting as to the scope in any way.
Finally, it is the applicant's intent that only claims that include the express language “means for” or “step for” be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. § 112. Claims that do not expressly include the phrase “means for” or “step for” are not to be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. § 112.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

a) a lid comprising:

i) a first passage configured to align above a first chamber of a vessel; and

ii) a second passage configured to align above a second chamber of the vessel, the second chamber being substantially concentric to the first chamber; and

b) a diverter movable between at least:

i) a first position that aligns at least one opening with the first passage; and

ii) a second position that aligns the at least one opening with the second passage.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the diverter comprises a closed position that aligns the at least one opening with neither the first passage nor the second passage.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the diverter comprises a spout.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vessel comprises struts configured to be attached to the first chamber.

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lid further comprises a connector configured to fasten the lid to the vessel.

6. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising at least one seal configured to separate the first chamber from the second chamber.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the vessel comprises a handle.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one opening comprises a closing mechanism.

9. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the diverter comprises a closing mechanism configured to seal the at least one opening.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the diverter is configured to connect to the lid at a pivot point.

11. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lid comprises:

a) an outer lid portion; and

b) an inner lid portion.

12. The apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the inner lid portion is configured to face the vessel.

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the outer lid portion is configured to face away from the vessel.

14. The apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the diverter is substantially located between the outer lid face and the inner lid face.

15. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first chamber comprises an insulating material.

16. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second chamber comprises a non-insulating material.

17. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the lid is configured to connect to the vessel.

18. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the diverter comprises a pathway configured to connect:

a) the at least one opening; and

b) one of the first passage and the second passage.

19. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first chamber is configured to hold a first substance.

20. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the second chamber is configured to hold a second substance.