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WO2024234042A1 - Agitateur de boissons et procédés associés - Google Patents

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WO2024234042A1
WO2024234042A1 PCT/AU2024/050477 AU2024050477W WO2024234042A1 WO 2024234042 A1 WO2024234042 A1 WO 2024234042A1 AU 2024050477 W AU2024050477 W AU 2024050477W WO 2024234042 A1 WO2024234042 A1 WO 2024234042A1
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Mark Dorrell
David Corsi
David Evans
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J31/00—Apparatus for making beverages
    • A47J31/44—Parts or details or accessories of beverage-making apparatus
    • A47J31/4403—Constructional details
    • A47J31/4407—Lids, covers or knobs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
    • A47J43/00—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A47J43/27—Implements for preparing or holding food, not provided for in other groups of this subclass for mixing drinks; Hand-held shakers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B21—MECHANICAL METAL-WORKING WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D—WORKING OR PROCESSING OF SHEET METAL OR METAL TUBES, RODS OR PROFILES WITHOUT ESSENTIALLY REMOVING MATERIAL; PUNCHING METAL
    • B21D51/00—Making hollow objects
    • B21D51/16—Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects
    • B21D51/26—Making hollow objects characterised by the use of the objects cans or tins; Closing same in a permanent manner
    • B21D51/2684—Cans or tins having circumferential side seams
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D1/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers having bodies formed in one piece, e.g. by casting metallic material, by moulding plastics, by blowing vitreous material, by throwing ceramic material, by moulding pulped fibrous material or by deep-drawing operations performed on sheet material
    • B65D1/12—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums
    • B65D1/14—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by shape
    • B65D1/16—Cans, casks, barrels, or drums characterised by shape of curved cross-section, e.g. cylindrical
    • B65D1/165—Cylindrical cans
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4011—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening completely by means of a tearing tab
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D17/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions
    • B65D17/28—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness
    • B65D17/401—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall
    • B65D17/4012—Rigid or semi-rigid containers specially constructed to be opened by cutting or piercing, or by tearing of frangible members or portions at lines or points of weakness characterised by having the line of weakness provided in an end wall for opening partially by means of a tearing tab
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D47/00—Closures with filling and discharging, or with discharging, devices
    • B65D47/36—Closures with frangible parts adapted to be pierced, torn or removed, to provide discharge openings

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  • the invention relates to beverage shaker or mixer.
  • the invention relates to a beverage shaker or mixer that may be in the form of a can with a strainer built into an upper section of the can.
  • the invention relates to beverage shaker or mixer.
  • the invention relates to a beverage shaker or mixer that may be in the form of a can with a strainer built into an upper section of the can.
  • Drink or beverage shakers typically include main vessel and a removable lid. These shakers are used to make and mix cocktails which are then poured into a glass. Some drink shakers may include an internally fitted strainer that may be used to assist with mixing and to strain the contents of the drink for consumption.
  • FIG. 7 An example of a beverage shaker is described in US 7,571,830 B2.
  • the disclosed beverage shaker consists of a container which is configured to hold the ingredients for drinks.
  • the shaker incudes a removable lid with a strainer to allow ice and contents of the drink to be put into the shaker. The lid is then secured, and the contents are shaken to be mixed. The drink may then be consumed, and the strainer holds back large pieces of ice.
  • a problem with such a drink shaker include suitability for prefilled drinks offered as a retail purchase, take home or on the go consumption (i.e. ready to drink) tampering, and cost and ease of manufacturing.
  • Beverage containers such as cans are often made from aluminium. Such cans have a can body with an attached top. The attached top has a ring-pull to open a drinking aperture of the can.
  • a problem with such cans is that the can cannot be opened and then easily resealed. Another problem is that the drinking aperture is small, and it is difficult to insert objects into the can via the drinking aperture.
  • the invention disclosed herein seeks to overcome one or more of the above identified problems or at least provide a useful alternative.
  • a beverage shaker including a first section with a breakable seal containing a liquid and a second section with a drinking or pouring aperture initially sealed by an openable closure, wherein the first section and the second section are adapted to be removably coupled to one another such that in a decoupled condition the breakable seal of the first section is openable and an object or substance is able to be introduced into the second section, and, in a recoupled condition, the beverage shaker is shakeable to mix the liquid of the first section with the object or substance of the second section.
  • the openable closure is a further breakable seal.
  • the openable closure is a further removable lid.
  • the second section has an opening that is opened when the first section is detached.
  • the opening is at an opposing end of the second section relative to the openable closure, the opening leading to an internal volume in which the object or substance is receivable.
  • the beverage shaker includes a coupling arrangement adapted to releasably couple the first section and the second section.
  • the first section is a prefilled can with a rim
  • the coupling arrangement include a first coupling part adapted to couple with the rim
  • the first section is a prefilled can with a rim
  • the coupling arrangement include a first coupling part adapted to press fit with the rim.
  • the first coupling part includes an annular portion with its inner surface adapted to press with the rim and its outer surface including a thread.
  • the coupling arrangement includes a second coupling part adapted carried by or formed with the second section.
  • first and second coupling parts are adapted to form a threaded connection therebetween.
  • the first section is a lower section and the second section is an upper section.
  • the second section includes a strainer.
  • the strainer is located at or adjacent to the drinking or pouring aperture.
  • a two part beverage container or can for mixing a drink including a lower section for containing a liquid initially sealed by a breakable seal and an upper section with a drinking or pouring aperture initially sealed by an openable closure, wherein the lower section and the upper section are adapted to be removable from one another without opening the closure to introduce an object or substance into the upper section and the breakable seal of the lower section is openable, and the upper and lower sections are are reconnectable to at least temporarily contain the object or substance within upper section for shaking or mixing with the liquid, and wherein the openable closure is openable to allow consumption or pouring of the mixed liquid through the drinking or pouring aperture
  • a shaker can for mixing a drink including a first section which is initially sealed and contains a prefilled liquid and an second section with a drinking or pouring aperture initially sealed by a breakable seal, wherein the first section and the second section are sealably coupled by a releasable coupling arrangement such that the first section and the second section are removable from one another without breaking the breakable seal to introduce an object or substance into at least one of the upper section and the lower section and are reconnectable to at least temporarily contain the obj ect or substance within the container or can for shaking or mixing with the prefilled liquid, and wherein the breakable seal is openable to allow consumption or pouring of the mixed liquid through the drinking or pouring aperture.
  • a beverage shaker for mixing a drink including a first section which is initially sealed and contains a prefilled liquid or other substance and a second section with a drinking or pouring aperture initially sealed by a breakable seal, wherein the first section and the second section are sealably coupled by a releasable coupling arrangement such that: in a released condition the first section and the second section are removable from one another without breaking the breakable seal to introduce an object or substance into the upper section and a further breakable seal of the first section is openable to allow release of the prefilled liquid or other substance; and in a recoupled condition, the upper section and the lower section are recoupled to at least temporarily contain the object or substance within the beverage shaker for shaking or mixing with the prefilled liquid or other substance, and wherein the breakable seal is openable to allow consumption or pouring of the mixed liquid through the drinking or pouring aperture.
  • a beverage shaker for mixing a drink including a first section which is initially sealed and contains a prefilled liquid or other substance and a second section with a drinking or pouring aperture initially sealed by a closure, wherein the first section and the second section are sealably coupled by a releasable coupling arrangement such that: in a released condition the first section and the second section are removable from one another without opening the closure to introduce an object or substance into the upper section and a breakable seal of the first section is openable to allow release of the prefilled liquid or other substance; and in a recoupled condition, the upper section and the lower section are recoupled to at least temporarily contain the object or substance within the beverage shaker for shaking or mixing with the prefilled liquid or other substance, and wherein the closure is openable to allow consumption or pouring of the mixed liquid through the drinking or pouring aperture.
  • a prefilled shaker can including a lower section initially prefilled with a predetermined amount of liquid, a strainer and an upper section with a drinking aperture initially sealed by a first breakable seal, wherein the strainer and the upper section are removable without breaking the first breakable seal to introduce an object into at least one of the upper and lower sections and replaceable to at least temporarily contain the object within the at least one of the lower and upper sections for shaking, and wherein the first breakable seal is openable to allow consumption of liquid through the drinking aperture via the strainer, and wherein a level of the predetermined amount of liquid is about or less than a fill level defined by a rim of a top end of the lower section.
  • a beverage shaker including a lower section for containing a liquid, a strainer and an upper section with a drinking or pouring aperture initially sealed by a first breakable seal, wherein the strainer and the upper section are removable without breaking the first breakable seal to introduce an object or substance into the lower section and replaceable to at least temporarily contain the object or substance within the lower section for shaking, and wherein the first breakable seal is openable to allow consumption or pouring of the liquid through the drinking or pouring aperture via the strainer.
  • a method of using a beverage shaker including the steps of: Opening an upper section of the beverage shaker to reveal a lower section in which a prefilled liquid is contained; Introducing an object or substance into the lower section to mix or locate within the lower section; Coupling the upper section to the lower section to seal the beverage shaker; Agitating the beverage shaker; Opening a breakable seal of a drinking aperture of the upper section to consume the agitated prefilled liquid via a strainer located between the lower section and drinking aperture.
  • a method of manufacturing a drink shaker including: Forming a first or lower section, filling the first or lower section with liquid and initially sealing the first or lower section with a first openable seal; Forming a second or upper section having an open bottom and a top with a second openable seal; Fitting a first coupling part at or toward the open top of the lower section and fitting a second coupling part at or toward the open bottom of the upper section; and, Coupling the first and second coupling parts to provide the drink shaker.
  • a method of manufacturing a shaker can including: Providing a lower section which comprises a prefilled first can containing a liquid and initially being sealed with a first openable seal; Forming a second or upper section comprising a second can having an open bottom and a top with a second openable seal; Fitting or forming a first coupling part at or toward the open top of the lower section and fitting or forming second coupling part at or toward the open bottom of the upper section; and Coupling the first and second coupling parts to provide the can comprised of the prefilled first can and second can.
  • a method of using a beverage shaker including the steps of: Detaching an upper section of the beverage shaker from a lower section of the beverage shaker to reveal an open bottom of the upper section and a first openable seal of the lower section; Introducing an object or substance into an open bottom of the upper section; Opening the first openable seal of the lower section to release a liquid within the lower section; Reattaching the upper section and the lower section to seal the beverage shaker; Agitating the beverage shaker; Opening a second openable seal or closure of a drinking aperture of the upper section to consume the agitated prefilled liquid via a strainer located prior to drinking aperture.
  • a method of using a beverage shaker including the steps of: Detaching an upper section of the beverage shaker from a lower section of the beverage shaker to reveal an open bottom of the upper section and a first openable seal of the lower section; Rotating the upper section so that the open bottom is facing upwardly, and introducing an object or substance into an open bottom of the upper section; Opening the first openable seal of the lower section to release a liquid initially within the lower section that is pourable into the upper section; Reattaching the upper section and the lower section to seal the beverage shaker; Agitating the beverage shaker; Opening a second openable seal or closure of a drinking aperture of the upper section to consume the agitated liquid via a strainer located prior to drinking aperture.
  • a method of using a beverage shaker including the steps of: Detaching an upper section of the beverage shaker from a lower section of the beverage shaker by twisting a threaded coupling arrangement between the upper section and the power section to reveal an open bottom of the upper section and a first openable seal of the lower section; Introducing an object or substance into an open bottom of the upper section; Opening the first openable seal of the lower section to release a liquid initially within the lower section; Reattaching the upper section and the lower section using the threaded coupling arrangement to seal the beverage shaker; Agitating the beverage shaker; Opening a second openable seal or closure of a drinking aperture of the upper section to consume the agitated liquid via a strainer located prior to drinking aperture.
  • Figure l is a perspective view illustrating an example of a beverage shaker
  • Figure 2 is an exploded parts perspective view illustrating the beverage shaker
  • Figure 3 is a top view illustrating the beverage shaker
  • Figure 4 is a side view illustrating the beverage shaker
  • Figure 5 is a bottom view illustrating the beverage shaker
  • Figure 6 is a side view illustrating the beverage shaker with an upper section removed from a lower section
  • Figure 7 is a side cross sectional view illustrating the beverage shaker
  • Figure 8 is a detailed view illustrating a coupling between first and second coupling parts of the beverage shaker
  • Figure 9 is a perspective exploded parts view illustrating a second example of a beverage shaker
  • Figure 10 is a sectional side view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker
  • Figure 10A is a detailed view illustrating a coupling part of the beverage shaker
  • Figure 11 is a section side view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker with a first section removed from a second section;
  • Figure 12 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker
  • Figure 13 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker with the first section removed from the second section;
  • Figure 14 is an exploded parts perspective view illustrating a third example of the beverage shaker showing the first section only, with the second section being similar to that shown in Figure 13.
  • Figure 15 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker with the first section removed from the second section, and the second section upside down;
  • Figure 16 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker with the first section removed from the second section, and the second section upside down to receive liquid from the first section;
  • Figure 17 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker reconnected and upside down;
  • Figure 18 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker reconnected and being shaken for mixing.
  • Figure 19 is a perspective hidden detail view illustrating the second example of the beverage shaker with the second section opened to pour out the mixed liquid.
  • a container or vessel 10 in the form of, but not limited to, a can 12.
  • the container or vessel 10 may have any suitable size or shape, and may be formed or a variety of suitable materials including plastic, glass, steel aluminium or a combination thereof.
  • the container or vessel 10 may, in use, provide a beverage shaker or mixer 11 for preparing and mixing a drink such as, but not limited to, a cocktail.
  • the can 12 includes a lower section 15 which provides a main body 14, a strainer 16 and a removable upper section 13 that may provide a top or lid 18.
  • the body 14 has a closed bottom 17 skirting side wall 19 and an open top 20.
  • the open top 20 has a rim 21 and a first coupling part 23 that may be or include female thread 25 fitted to or at the rim 21.
  • the first coupling part 23 may be a first insert 27 with a ring-shaped body 29 attached inside or at the rim 21 with the female thread 25 provided internally of the ring-shaped body 29.
  • the first coupling part 23 may be formed of a plastic material and attached to the body 14 which in this example may be formed of, but not limited to, aluminium.
  • the upper section 13 which provides the lid 18 includes a lid body 22 with a skirting side wall 24, open bottom 31 and an initial closed top 26.
  • the initially closed top 26 includes a drinking or pouring aperture 28 closed by openable closure 35 that in this example may be a breakable seal 30.
  • the breakable seal 30 includes a frangible seal 32 and a sealing part 34 adapted to be at least partially removed to open the drinking aperture 28 in an open stated.
  • the sealing part 34 includes a handle or actuator 36 that in this example is a ring-pull 38. A user may actuate the ring-pull 38 to at least partially remove the sealing part 34 to drink or pour liquid from the drinking aperture 28.
  • the openable closure 35 may a further lid or cap (not shown) through which the contents may be consumed or poured.
  • a screw cap may be provided to make the can 12 resealable.
  • the open bottom 31 has a bottom rim 41 having or fitted with a second coupling part 43 that may be or include male thread 45.
  • the second coupling part 43 being adapted to couple with the first coupling part 23.
  • the arrangement of male and female threads can be reversed, or replaced with another type of suitable coupling such as a press fit.
  • the second coupling part 43 may be a second insert 47 with a ring-shaped body 49 attached inside or at the rim 41 with the male thread 45 being provided externally of a neck 51 of the ring-shaped body 49.
  • the second coupling part 43 may be formed of a plastic material and attached to the body 14 which in this example may be formed of, but not limited to, aluminium.
  • the strainer 16 may be carried by the upper section 13 or may be otherwise fitted between the body 14 and the drinking aperture 28 such that the strainer 16 may at least partially strain objects from passing to the drinking aperture 28.
  • the strainer 16 is fitted or formed as part of the second coupling part 43 carried by the lid 18 as best shown in Figure 2.
  • the strainer 16 may be or include a filter (not shown).
  • a tamper proof seal 60 may be fitted to or adjacent the first and second coupling parts 23, 43 such that if the lid 18 is opened, the tamper proof seal 60 is broken.
  • the tamper proof seal 60 may be an annular ring 62 with a pull tab 64.
  • Other forms of the tamper proof seal 60 may also be provided such as a frangible tape or plastic covering.
  • the arrangement of the first and second coupling parts 23, 43 is such that the lid 18 can be reattached and resealed with the lid body 22. This allows, as is further detailed below, the lid 18 to be removed and objects, such as ice or other shaking media, to be introduced into the main body 14 and the lid 18 then resealed to allow for shaking or mixing.
  • the body 14 may be pressed or otherwise formed from aluminium.
  • the first coupling part 23 may be fitted and attached to the rim 21 of the body 14.
  • the lid body 22 may be formed together or separately, and may also be pressed or otherwise formed form aluminium.
  • the second coupled part 43 may be fitted and attached to the bottom rim 41 of the lid body 22.
  • the second coupling part 43 may be fitted to the first coupling part 23 to attach the body 14 and lid body 22 together.
  • the tamper proof seal 60 may then be fitted. With the body 14 and lid body 22 connected, contents such as a liquid may be introduced to fill at least the body 14.
  • the amount of liquid may be limited to not fill past the rim 21 of the body 14, and may be further reduced to accommodate the volume of objects such as ice.
  • the volume of liquid may be adjusted such that several ice cubes may be added without spillage over the rim 21 of the body 14.
  • a fill level below the rim 21 may be set to allow for the volume of the ice cubes.
  • the can 12 may be provided prefilled with a predetermined amount of liquid or other substance as described above.
  • the removable upper section 13, in this example the lid 18, may then be removed to open the can body 14.
  • the tamper proof seal 60 is broken in the process.
  • An object such as ice may be introduced into the can body 14, and the removable top or lid 18 refitted to the can body 14 to reseal the can 12.
  • the can 12 may then be moved such as by shaking to mix the contents. Once the shaking is completed, the breakable seal 30 of the lid 18 is then opened to reveal and open the drinking aperture 28.
  • the user may the consume, by directly drinking or pouring the contents into a glass, the contents with the strainer 16 functioning to retain or strain at least some of the contents such as ice.
  • FIG. 9 to 13 and Figures 15 to 19 there is shown a second example of a container or vessel 110 in which like numerals are used to denote like parts.
  • the container or vessel 10 may also be, but not limited to, a can
  • the container or vessel 110 may have any suitable size or shape and may be formed or a variety of suitable materials including plastic, glass, steel aluminium or a combination thereof.
  • the container or vessel 110 may, in use, provide a beverage shaker or mixer 111 for preparing a drink such as a cocktail.
  • the first or lower section 115 may be a can body 114 which is a sealed can 170 which contains a consumable liquid.
  • the sealed can 170 has a closed bottom 117, a skirting side wall 119 and a closed top 120.
  • the closed top 120 has an opening 172 in the form of a frangible opening or further breakable sea 1174 such as a ring pull opening 176.
  • the can 170 may be a prefilled can that is mostly or fully filled with the consumable liquid.
  • the can 170 may be an off-the-shelf can.
  • the upper section 113 includes a body 122 with a skirting side wall 124, an open bottom 131 and an initial closed top 126.
  • the initially closed top 126 includes a drinking or pouring aperture 128 closed by openable closure 135 that in this example may be a breakable seal 130.
  • the breakable seal 130 includes a frangible seal 132 and a sealing part 134 adapted to be at least partially removed to open the drinking aperture 128 in an open stated.
  • the sealing part 134 includes a handle or actuator 136 that in this example is a ring-pull 138. A user may actuate the ring-pull 138 to at least partially remove the sealing part 134 to drink or pour liquid from the drinking aperture 128.
  • the upper section 113 is longer and has a larger volume than the lower section 115 the relative sizes of the upper section 113 and lower section 115 may be varied.
  • the upper section 113 larger size and volume of the upper section 113 is advantageous in this example to allow the liquid from the lower section 115 to be poured into the upper section 113 along with shaking objecting that may be introduced such as, but not limited to, ice.
  • the lower section 115 and the upper section 113 are initially coupled or joined by a coupling arrangement 180.
  • the coupling arrangement 180 includes a first coupling part 123 fitted to the lower section 115 and a second coupling part second coupling part 143 coupled to the second section 113.
  • the first and second coupling parts 123, 143 provided a threaded connection 182 that may be rotatably opened and closed, in use.
  • the threaded connection 182 may be initially seal or locked with a frangible seal (not shown) that may be, for example, a labelling sticker of the can 112 which at least partially extends over the threaded connection 182 between the upper and lower sections 113, 115.
  • the first coupling part 123 is attached at or toward the rim 121 of the lower section 115.
  • the first coupling part 123 includes an annular body 184 with an aperture 186 that is adapted to fit, more specifically, press fit over the rim 121 and becomes sealable connected to the lower section 115.
  • the aperture 186 is formed to fit over the rim 121 with a high tolerance such that the rim 121 becomes captured by and within the aperture 186.
  • the annular body 184 includes an internally facing annular ridge 185 which is press and snap fitted over the rim 121 with the rim 121 being captured between the ridge 185 and a shoulder 187 of the annular body 184.
  • the annular body 184 of the first coupling part 123 further includes a threaded section 188 in the form of a male thread 190 that forms part of the threaded connection 182 between the upper and lower sections 113, 115.
  • the material of the first coupling part 123 may be aluminium to allow for the tolerance and also some bending or movement during the press-fitting. However, of course, other suitable materials may be used.
  • the open bottom 131 of the upper section 113 has a bottom rim 141 having or fitted with the second coupling part 143.
  • the second coupling part 143 may be a second insert 147 with an annular shaped body 192.
  • the annular shaped body 192 is shaped to fit within the open bottom 131 such as by a press-fit.
  • the annular shaped body 192 includes an internal female thread 145 adapted to engage with the male thread 190 of the first coupling part 123.
  • the arrangement of male and female threads can be reversed, or replaced with another type of suitable coupling such as a press fit.
  • the threaded connection 182 is such that the skirting side wall 124 of the upper section 113 and the skirting side wall 119 of the lower section 115 are aligned with one another with a neck 194 of the lower section 115 being received by upper section 113 which givens the can 112 the appearance of a flush singular can unit which in fact includes two separable cans.
  • the second coupling part 143 may be formed of an aluminium material or other suitable material.
  • the strainer 116 may be carried by the upper section 113 or may be otherwise fitted between any consumable liquid and the drinking aperture 128 such that the strainer 116 may at least partially strain objects from passing to the drinking aperture 128.
  • the strainer 116 is fitted within the upper section 115 toward the drinking aperture 128. This allows for the internal volume of the upper section 115 to remain suitable to receive shaking objects or mixed components such as ice placed into the open bottom 131 as is further detailed below.
  • the first or lower section 115 may be a sealed can 170 which contains a consumable liquid.
  • the first coupling part 123 may be then fitted such as press-fitting to the rim 121 of the lower section 115 and becomes snap locked and sealed with the rim 121.
  • the upper section 113 may also be a can in which bottom is removed or initially open to provide the open bottom 131. There is an initially closed top 126 which includes the drinking or pouring aperture 128.
  • the strainer 116 is inserted into and press fitted to abut an internal neck 197 within the upper section 113.
  • the second coupling part 143 is fitted to the open bottom 131 such as by press-fitting.
  • the first coupling part 123 and second coupling part 143 may then be coupled to form the can 112.
  • a frangible seal may then be placed at least partly over the threaded connection 182. Labelling may then also be applied to the can 112.
  • FIG 14 there is shown a third example of a container or vessel 210 in which like numerals are used to denote like parts.
  • the first or lower section 115 remains the same as the second example as shown in Figure 13 and is not again shown here.
  • the second or upper section 213 is modified so that it may be formed wholly or partly from a plastic material.
  • the second or upper section 213 may include generally three components including a body 222, an openable closure 235 that in this example is a lid or screw cap 237, and a coupling part 243 arranged to couple the second or upper section 213 to the lower section 115, which in this example may also be the sealed can 170 as shown in Figure 13.
  • the body 222 may hold or include the strainer (not shown).
  • Each of the three components may be high tolerance blow moulded plastic components.
  • the body 222 includes an open top 251 having an internal female thread 253 and an open bottom 255 also having an internal female thread 257 to couple with the male thread 223 of the coupling part 243 that may be fitted to the sealed can 170 in a similar manner to that shown in Figure 13.
  • the body 222 may be threadedly coupled to the sealed can 170 and the lid or screw cap 237 may be opened and closed, as required thereby the second or upper section 213 being reusable and may be used in a method similarly to the second example as is detailed below.
  • the second or upper section 213 in this example may be provided as a system or kit including one of the second or upper section 213 and multiples of the lower section 115.
  • the can 112 is initially provided as a single unit.
  • a user may firstly disconnect or decouple the upper section 115 and the lower section 113 by relative twisting which actuates the threaded connection 182.
  • the upper section 115 and lower sections 113 then provide two separate parts.
  • the second or upper section 213 of the third example may also be used in this method. Although this method is described in relation to the second example, it may be equally applicable to the first and third examples disclosed herein.
  • the upper section 115 may be flipped upside down with the open bottom 131 facing upwardly and shaking objects such as ice or other mixtures may be placed into the upper section 115.
  • the lower section 113 may then be opened such as by opening its opening 172 and pouring its contents into the still upside-down upper section 115 through the open bottom 131.
  • the liquid may be poured into the upper section 115 and/or the lower section 113 may be reconnected with the upper section 115 for shaking. The mixing thereby may take place in the upper section 115.
  • the lower section 113 may be reconnected via the threaded connection 182 which again seals the overall can 112.
  • the can 112 may then be shaken with the ice or other mixture elements and the poured liquid mixing.
  • the initially closed top 126 of the upper section 115 which includes the drinking or pouring aperture 128 closed by openable closure 135 may be opened and the mixed drink may be consumed.
  • the strainer 116 serving to strain the liquid prior to it being consumed. It is possible the upper section 115 may be reused by connecting it to a new lower section 113.
  • a container or vessel in the form a can in which one part such as the top may be removed or opened to introduce an object such as ice of shaking or mixtures, and the resealed for shaking.
  • the removable top has a drinking or pouring aperture initially closed by a breakable seal or closure that is broken or opened to allow consumption from the can in a similar manner to a typical aluminium drink can.
  • the strainer carried by the removable top allows the ice to be strained from consumption during use.
  • the can may have two breakable seals - the first to remove the top form the can body and the second to open the can for drinking.
  • first or lower section having its openable seal covered and concealed by the second or upper can when the sections are in a coupled or connected condition. It is only when the first or lower section and second or upper section are decoupled or in a detached condition that the openable seal may be accessed to consumer or use the prefilled liquid such a pouring it into the open bottom of the second or upper can.
  • the first or lower section is a prefilled can, it may form a replaceable component and, for example, several of the prefilled first or lower section with the first coupling parts may be provided and these may be reused with the same second or upper can.
  • the prefilled can is also sealed and may have a long shelf life.

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Des exemples d'un agitateur de boissons (11, 111) sont divulgués, pouvant comprendre une première section ou section inférieure (15, 115) et une deuxième section ou section supérieure (13, 113, 213) avec une ouverture pour boire ou verser initialement scellée par une fermeture ouvrable (35, 135, 235). Dans certains exemples, la première section (115) et des exemples de la deuxième section (113, 213) sont conçus pour être raccordés de manière amovible entre eux de telle sorte que, dans un état séparé, le joint cassable (174) de la première section (15, 115) puisse être ouvert et un objet ou une substance puisse être introduit dans la deuxième section, et, dans un état à nouveau raccordé, l'agitateur de boisson puisse être agité pour mélanger le liquide de la première section (115) avec l'objet ou la substance de la deuxième section (113, 213).
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