Abstract:
A measuring cap used to fit on top of a container. The measuring cap includes the cap itself with a measurement section integrated to the cap. The cap includes a measuring scale for volume or the measurement section includes a measuring scale on the inside thereof. In operation, articles to be measure is poured or placed in the cap so that the cap and/or the measuring section can provide a reading of the articles. The articles can later removed from the cap.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a measuring cap used to fit on top of a container. Aspects of the invention specifically relate to a design of the cap of a container that is capable to be used as a measuring object for the articles to be stored in the container. 
         [0003]    2. Background of the Invention 
         [0004]    Currently, a cap or a lid of a container is usually used to contain articles, such as powdered milk, grounded coffee, cocoa, tea leaves, medicine, etc. in a container. Once the cap or the lid is opened, another measuring device is needed to measure the contained articles. This practice is also very common in the current marketplace in which all caps or lids are merely used provide a barrier, other than the container, between the articles and the elements. The caps or lids can be opened and closed, but fail to provide other functions. As such, if a user needs to obtain certain measurement of the articles that are removed from the container, the user must obtain a separate measuring device to identify the measurement of the removed article. For example, in trying to milk for infants, the proper concentration of the infants formula or baby formula is critical to the consuming infant. As such, as a separately sold item, a measuring cup or a measuring spoon may be used to help parents or caretaker properly measure the necessary amount of the formula before the formula is further poured into a hot water bottle to be dissolved. 
         [0005]    As described above, the caps or lids for the containers are designed for and used to merely control the access of the articles contained in the containers. While the articles are in the process of being removed from the containers, the caps or lids are completely exposed to the elements. This situation causes the caps or lids be contaminated by dirt or a mixture of dirt and the articles contained in the container. As a result, the moisture, bacteria, virus or other contaminants are included in the caps or lids. As the caps or lids are replaced to the container, the contaminants come into contact with the articles, which is undesirable. In another situation where measuring spoons are used, the spoons may also include contaminants when returned to the container. Furthermore, when the articles are in powder or pellet forms, a user may need different measuring devices to accomplish the measuring task. 
         [0006]    Based on the shortfalls of existing caps or lids, an improved design of a measuring cap that both serves the purpose of a barrier between the articles in the container and the element and the purpose of measuring the articles contained therein. 
       BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    Aspects of the invention provide a measuring cap or lid that is part of the original cap or lid of a given container. In one embodiment, the measuring cap provides the measuring scales for measuring articles for the container. This provides the convenience of use, removes the need to use an additional measuring apparatus, and conserves resources by eliminating the need to have a multi-purpose measuring unit at all times. 
         [0008]    As such, embodiments of the invention include a cap body and a receiving unit that is integrally connected with the cap body and provides measuring scales thereon. The cap body includes indicia of a volume of the receiving unit or the receiving unit includes at least one measurement scale on the interior side of the receiving unit. 
         [0009]    In a further embodiment, a connecting portion between the receiving unit and the cap body includes an edge. The edge includes a guiding element disposed at the connecting portion in a direction that is farthest therefrom. 
         [0010]    In a further embodiment, the receiving unit is in a uni-body cone shape or tubular shape, whose opening is of a substantially same size as that of the cap body. In a further embodiment, a handle is disposed on the exterior of the connection portion between the receiving unit and the cap body. 
         [0011]    In an alternative embodiment, the cap body is of a substantially rectangular or circular shape, and the opening of the cap body is of substantially a rectangular, heart or circular shape. 
         [0012]    In another embodiment, the receiving unit includes a cup element and a plate element. The cup element is coupled to the cap body. The cup element includes one or more first set of holes at the base of the cup element. The plate element is biased against the base of the cup element or against the exterior of the cup element. The plate element includes a corresponding number of holes as the one or more first set of holes on the base of the cup element. 
         [0013]    In a further embodiment, the plate element is disposed on the exterior of the cup element, and the cup element includes three first set of holes with each of the first set of holes being disposed in an equal angle among them. A curving opening unit is disposed among the gaps between two of the three first set of holes of the cup element. The plate element includes three second set of holes, and each of the second set of holes is positioned to correspond to each of the first set of holes of the cup element. In addition, the plate element includes a notch disposed in a position corresponding to that of the curving unit, said notch inserts through the curving opening unit and enters to the cup element. 
         [0014]    In a further aspect, the plate element is disposed within the cup element and the cup element includes three first set of holes with each of the first set of holes being disposed in an equal angle among them. The plate element includes three second set of holes, and each of the second set of holes is positioned to correspond to each of the first set of holes of the cup element. An edge of the plate element that is farthest from the base of the cup element includes a protruding notch. 
         [0015]    In an alternative aspect, the cap body is of substantially a rectangular shape, and the opening of the receiving unit is of substantially a rectangular shape. The receiving unit is disposed at a corner of the cap body. A guide is disposed at a direction away from the corner where the receiving unit is disposed within the cap body. 
         [0016]    This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
         [0017]    Other features will be in part apparent and in part pointed out hereinafter. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0018]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 2  is another perspective view of the first embodiment of the invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the invention. 
           [0022]      FIG. 5  is another perspective view of the third embodiment of the invention. 
           [0023]      FIG. 6  is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0024]      FIG. 7  is another perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0025]      FIG. 8  is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0026]      FIG. 9  is another perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0027]      FIG. 10  is an exploding view of a sixth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0028]      FIG. 11  is a perspective assembled view of the sixth embodiment of the invention. 
           [0029]      FIG. 12  is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment used in a bottle. 
           [0030]      FIG. 13  is an exploding view of a seventh embodiment of the invention. 
           [0031]      FIG. 14  is a perspective assembled view of the seventh embodiment of the invention. 
       
    
    
       [0032]    Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the drawings. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0033]    The following list shows reference characters used through  FIGS. 1-14 : 
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                 1-measuring cap 
                 11-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 12-receiving unit 
                 13-guide 
               
               
                   
                 2-measuring cap 
                 21-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 22-receiving unit 
                 23-guide 
               
               
                   
                 3-measuring cap 
                 31-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 32-receiving unit 
                 33-guide 
               
               
                   
                 4-measuring cap 
                 41-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 42-receiving unit 
                 43-guide 
               
               
                   
                 5-measuring cap 
                 51-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 53-receiving unit 
                 53-handle 
               
               
                   
                 6-measuring cap 
                 61-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 62-receiving unit 
                 63-cup element 
               
               
                   
                 631-first set of holes 
                 632-through element 
               
               
                   
                 64-plate element 
                 641-second set of holes 
               
               
                   
                 642-notch 
                   
               
               
                   
                 7-measuring cap 
                 71-cap body 
               
               
                   
                 72-receiving unit 
                 73-cup element 
               
               
                   
                 731-first set of holes 
                 74-plate element 
               
               
                   
                 741-second set of holes 
                 742-notch 
               
               
                   
                 10-container 
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         [0034]    Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , perspective views illustrate embodiments of the invention for practicing it with one container. The measuring cap  1  is to be placed on top of a container  10 . The container  10  may be a container for dried milk, powdered or grounded coffee, a sealed container that is suitable for being a receptacle for powdered, grounded or liquid article. It is to be understood that examples above of the container  10  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. 
         [0035]    The measuring cap  1  includes a cap body  11 , a receiving/measuring unit  12 . The cap body  11  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  11  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  12 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  11  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  12  is not limited to one receiving/measuring unit  12 , and the shape of the receiving/measuring unit  12  may be of any shape, including rectangular, circular, heart-shape or irregular shaped. In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the cap body  11  is of a rectangular shape and one receiving/measuring unit  12  is used. 
         [0036]    The receiving/measuring unit  12  is rectangular in shape and is coupled to the cap body  11 , and is disposed in a recess position in the center of the cap body  11 . As such, the receiving/measuring unit  12  is coupled to the cap body  11  via a trough or groove. The receiving/measuring unit  12  includes one or more measuring scale units in the interior, for example, ml/c.c., ounce, teaspoon, and tablespoon. For example, one tablespoon is 5 c.c. and the following illustrations use teaspoon and tablespoon as examples. 
         [0037]    In operation, the articles are poured into the container  10  through the receiving/measuring unit  12  of the measuring cap  1 . As such, the volume of the articles is measured via the scale of the receiving/measuring unit  12 . Once the desirable volume is reached, the articles can be poured to other receptacles using the measuring cap  1 . As such, the measuring cap  1  of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. 
         [0038]    Also, the measuring cap  1  is also convenient in pouring article out. The receiving/measuring unit  12  and the cap body  11  include at least one side edge that includes a guide  13  to guide the articles when exiting the container  10 . 
         [0039]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , a perspective view illustrates a second embodiment of the invention. The measuring cap  2  includes a cap body  21  and a receiving/measuring unit  22 . The cap body  21  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  21  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  22 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  21  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  22  is not limited to one receiving/measuring unit  22 , and the shape of the receiving/measuring unit  22  may be of any shape, including rectangular, circular, heart-shape or irregular shaped. In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the cap body  21  is of a rectangular shape and one receiving/measuring unit  22  is used. 
         [0040]    The receiving/measuring unit  22  is rectangular in shape and is coupled to the cap body  21 , and is disposed in a recess position in the center of the cap body  21 . As such, the receiving/measuring unit  22  is coupled to the cap body  21  via a trough or groove. The receiving/measuring unit  22  includes one or more measuring scale units in the interior, for example, ml/c.c., ounce, teaspoon, and tablespoon. For example, one tablespoon is 5 c.c. and the following illustrations use teaspoon and tablespoon as examples. 
         [0041]    Also, the receiving/measuring unit  22  and the cap body  21  include at least one side edge that includes a guide  23  to guide the articles when exiting the container  10 , as shown in  FIG. 1 . 
         [0042]    In operation, the articles are poured into the container  10  through the receiving/measuring unit  22  of the measuring cap  2 . As such, the volume of the articles is measured via the scale of the receiving/measuring unit  22  or the receiving/measuring unit  22  measures the articles from the container  10  as they are replaced from the container  10  (as shown in  FIG. 10 ). Once the desirable volume is reached, the articles can be poured to other receptacles using the measuring cap  2  or via the guide  23  to other receptacles. As such, the measuring cap  2  of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. 
         [0043]    Please also refer to  FIGS. 4 and 5  for a third embodiment of the invention to be described below. 
         [0044]    A measuring cap  3  is to be placed on top of a container  30 . The container  30  may be a container for dried milk, powdered or grounded coffee, a sealed container that is suitable for being a receptacle for powdered, grounded or liquid article. It is to be understood that examples above of the container  30  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. 
         [0045]    In this embodiment, the measuring cap  3  includes a cap body  31  and a receiving/measuring unit  32 . The cap body  31  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  31  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  32 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  31  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  32  is not limited to one receiving/measuring unit  32 , and the shape of the receiving/measuring unit  32  may be of any shape, including rectangular, circular, heart-shape or irregular shaped. In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the cap body  31  is of a circular shape and three receiving/measuring units  32  are used. 
         [0046]    The receiving/measuring units  32  are of a circular shape and is coupled to the cap body  31 . The receiving/measuring units  32  are disposed in equal angle among themselves about the center of the cap body  31  and each of the receiving/measuring units  32  includes a measuring scale. The measuring scale may include a scale for ml/c.c., ounce, teaspoon, and tablespoon. 
         [0047]    In operation, the articles are poured into the container  30  through the receiving/measuring unit  32  of the measuring cap  3 . As such, the volume of the articles is measured via the scale of the receiving/measuring unit  32  or the receiving/measuring unit  32  measures the articles from the container  30  as they are replaced from the container  30 . As such, the measuring cap  3  of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. 
         [0048]    Also, the receiving/measuring unit  32  and the cap body  31  include at least one side edge that includes a guide  33  to guide the articles when exiting the container  30 . 
         [0049]    Referring now to  FIGS. 6 and 7 , perspective views illustrate a fourth embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the measuring cap  4  includes a cap body  41  and a receiving/measuring unit  42 . The cap body  41  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  41  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  42 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  41  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  42  is not limited to one receiving/measuring unit  42 , and the shape of the receiving/measuring unit  42  may be of any shape, including rectangular, circular, heart-shape or irregular shaped. In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the cap body  41  is of a circular shape and one receiving/measuring unit  42  is used. 
         [0050]    A measuring cap  4  is to be placed on top of a container  30 , see also  FIG. 4 . The container  30  may be a container for dried milk, powdered or grounded coffee, a sealed container that is suitable for being a receptacle for powdered, grounded or liquid article. 
         [0051]    In this embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  42  is of a heart shape and is coupled to the cap body  41 . In one example, the receiving/measuring unit  42  is disposed at the center of the cap body  41  and includes a measuring scale (not shown) on the interior wall thereof. The measuring scale includes ml/c.c., ounce, teaspoon, and tablespoon. In this embodiment, ml/cc and teaspoon scales are used as an example. 
         [0052]    In operation, the articles are poured into the container  30  (as in  FIG. 4 ) through the receiving/measuring unit  42  of the measuring cap  4 . As such, the volume of the articles is measured via the scale of the receiving/measuring unit  42  or the receiving/measuring unit  42  measures the articles from the container  30  as they are replaced from the container  30 . As such, the measuring cap  4  of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. In addition, with a heart shaped receiving/measuring unit  42  as shown in this embodiment, the different external appearances for the measuring cap  4  increases consumer&#39;s attention and purchasing desire. 
         [0053]    Also, in order to increase efficiencies in pouring articles out of the measuring cap  4 , a guide  43  is disposed at a pointy portion of the heart shape of the receiving/measuring unit  42  as it is coupled to the cap body  41 . The guide  43  is disposed at one end of the receiving/measuring unit  42  to guide the articles as they are replaced from the container  30 . 
         [0054]    Referring now to  FIGS. 8 and 9 , perspective views illustrate a fifth embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the measuring cap  5  includes a cap body  51  and a receiving/measuring unit  52 . The cap body  51  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  51  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  42 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  51  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In this embodiment, the cap body  51  is rectangular shaped body. 
         [0055]    In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  52  is also a rectangular shape and is coupled to the cap body  51 . In addition, an opening size of the receiving/measuring unit  52  matches to that of the cap body  51 . In order to for a pyramid shape for the measuring cap  5 , the receiving/measuring unit  52  includes at least one measuring unit, such as ml/c.c., ounce, teaspoon, and tablespoon (equivalent to 5 c.c.). In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  52  includes a teaspoon and a tablespoon measuring unit. 
         [0056]    In operation, the articles are poured into the container  10  (as in  FIG. 1 ) through the receiving/measuring unit  52  of the measuring cap  5 . As such, the volume of the articles is measured via the scale of the receiving/measuring unit  52 . Once the desirable volume is reached, the articles can be poured to other receptacles using the measuring cap  5 . As such, the measuring cap  5  of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. 
         [0057]    In addition, on the external surface of a connection between the receiving/measuring unit  52  and the cap body  51  includes a handle  53 . When not using the cap body  51 , the handle  53  is in a closed position. The closed position of the handle  53  is tapered to the side of the receiving/measuring unit  52 . On the other hand, when a user wishes to use the cap body  51  and the receiving/measuring unit  52 , the handle  53  is changed to an open position as a handle for the user to hold the cap body  51 . 
         [0058]    Referring now to  FIGS. 10-12 , perspective views illustrate a sixth embodiment of the invention. In particular,  FIG. 10  illustrates an exploding view of the sixth embodiment,  FIG. 11  illustrates an assembled view of the sixth embodiment from another angle and  FIG. 12  illustrates a perspective view of the sixth embodiment in a bottle. 
         [0059]    The measuring cap  6  is to be placed on top of a container  30 . The container  10  may be a container for dried milk, powdered or grounded coffee, a sealed container that is suitable for being a receptacle for powdered, grounded or liquid article. 
         [0060]    The measuring cap  6  includes a cap body  61 , a receiving/measuring unit  62 . The cap body  61  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  61  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  62 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  61  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  62  is not limited to one receiving/measuring unit  62 , and the shape of the receiving/measuring unit  62  may be of any shape, including rectangular, circular, heart-shape or irregular shaped. In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the cap body  61  is of a circular shape and one receiving/measuring unit  62  is used. 
         [0061]    In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  62  is also a circular shape and is coupled to the cap body  61 . The receiving/measuring unit  62  includes at least one measuring unit, such as ml/c.c., ounce, gram, teaspoon, and tablespoon (equivalent to 5 c.c.). In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  62  includes a measuring unit of grams. 
         [0062]    The receiving/measuring unit  62  includes a cup element  63  and a plate element  64 . The cut element  63  is coupled to the cap body  61 . The bottom of the cup element  63  includes at least one first set of holes  631  (this embodiment illustrates 3 first set of holes as an example). The plate element  64  is capable of rotatably coupled to the external surface of the bottom of the cup element  63 . The plate element  64  includes a second set of holes  642  that is corresponding to the first set of holes  631 . 
         [0063]    The three first set of holes  631  are disposed at equal distance/angle among them and between two of the three first set of holes  631  includes a through element  632 . The plate element  64 , as having a corresponding number of second set of holes  641  to the first set of holes  631 , includes a notch  642  such that the notch  642  extends to the interior of the cup element  63  through the through element  632 . 
         [0064]    In operation, the receiving/measuring unit  62  is first used to measure the articles. As the receiving/measuring unit  62  has its opening available to receive the articles with the first set of holes  632  not matched to the second set of holes  642 . The articles in the container  30  (see  FIG. 4 ) is replaced and poured to the receiving/measuring unit  62  of the measuring cap  6 . As such, the articles&#39; volume can be measured using the measuring units on the wall of the receiving/measuring unit  62 . Once the articles have reached the desirable volume according to the measuring units, the receiving/measuring unit  62  is moved to the opening of a bottle  60  or the cup element  63  of the receiving/measuring unit  62  is moved within the opening of the bottle  60 . Next, the notch  642  is moved or biased as the plate element  64  is rotated so that the notch  642  moves along the through element  632 . As such, each of the first set of holes  631  and each of the second set of holes  641  overlap with each other. As a result, the articles in the receiving/measuring unit  62  fall through the overlapped first set of holes  631  and the second set of holes  642  into the bottle  60 . As such, the measuring cap of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. 
         [0065]    Also, referring to  FIGS. 13 and 14 .  FIG. 13  illustrates an exploding view of a seventh embodiment, and  FIG. 14  illustrates an assembled view of the seventh embodiment of the invention from a different angle. 
         [0066]    The measuring cap  7  is to be placed on top of a container  30  (see also  FIG. 4 ). The container  30  may be a container for dried milk, powdered or grounded coffee, a sealed container that is suitable for being a receptacle for powdered, grounded or liquid article. 
         [0067]    The measuring cap  7  includes a cap body  71 , a receiving/measuring unit  72 . The cap body  71  may be in the shape of a rectangular, circular or other shape. The cap body  71  may be in a shape that is suitable to match to that of the container  72 . It is also understood that the shape example above of the cap body  71  is for illustration purpose and not for limitation. In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  72  is not limited to one receiving/measuring unit  72 , and the shape of the receiving/measuring unit  72  may be of any shape, including rectangular, circular, heart-shape or irregular shaped. In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the cap body  71  is of a circular shape and one receiving/measuring unit  72  is used. 
         [0068]    In another embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  72  is also a circular shape and is coupled to the cap body  71 . The receiving/measuring unit  72  includes at least one measuring unit, such as ml/c.c., ounce, gram, teaspoon, and tablespoon (equivalent to 5 c.c.). In the example illustrated in this embodiment, the receiving/measuring unit  72  includes a measuring unit of grams. 
         [0069]    The receiving/measuring unit  72  includes a cup element  73  and a plate element  74 . The cut element  73  is coupled to the cap body  71 . The bottom of the cup element  73  includes at least one first set of holes  731  (this embodiment illustrates 3 first set of holes as an example). The plate element  74  is capable of rotatably coupled to the external surface of the bottom of the cup element  73 . The plate element  74  includes a second set of holes  742  that is corresponding to the first set of holes  731 . 
         [0070]    The three first set of holes  731  are disposed at equal distance/angle among them and between two of the three first set of holes  731  includes a through element  732 . The plate element  74 , as having a corresponding number of second set of holes  741  to the first set of holes  731 , includes a notch  742  such that the notch  742  extends to the interior of the cup element  73  through the through element  732 . 
         [0071]    In operation, the receiving/measuring unit  72  is first used to measure the articles. As the receiving/measuring unit  72  has its opening available to receive the articles with the first set of holes  732  not matched to the second set of holes  742 . The articles in the container  30  (see  FIG. 4 ) is replaced and poured to the receiving/measuring unit  72  of the measuring cap  7 . As such, the articles&#39; volume can be measured using the measuring units on the wall of the receiving/measuring unit  72 . Once the articles have reached the desirable volume according to the measuring units, the receiving/measuring unit  72  is moved to the opening of a bottle  60  or the cup element  73  of the receiving/measuring unit  72  is moved within the opening of the bottle  60 . Next, the notch  742  is moved or biased as the plate element  74  is rotated so that the notch  742  moves along the through element  732 . As such, each of the first set of holes  731  and each of the second set of holes  741  overlap with each other. As a result, the articles in the receiving/measuring unit  72  fall through the overlapped first set of holes  731  and the second set of holes  742  into the bottle  60 . As such, the measuring cap of the container achieves efficiency and does not require additional equipment/resources in measuring the articles, hence conserve resources and save the environment. 
         [0072]    Also, with the above embodiments and examples, the receiving/measuring unit may be modified to protrude from the cap body. That is, the coupling between the receiving/measuring unit and the cap body may be modified include a combination of protruding and/or recessing parts thereto to couple the two parts. However, above examples are not for limiting purposes and other modifications or methods of coupling may be achieved without departing from the scope of the invention. 
         [0073]    Although the invention has been explained in relation to its various embodiment(s) as mentioned above, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. It is, therefore, contemplated that the appended claim or claims will cover such modifications and variations that fall within the true scope of the invention. 
         [0074]    Having described the invention in detail, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention defined in the appended claims. 
         [0075]    When introducing elements of the embodiments(s) of the present invention, the articles “a”, “an”, “the” and “said” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising”, “including” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements. 
         [0076]    In view of the above, it will be seen that the several objects of the invention are achieved and other advantageous results attained. 
         [0077]    As various changes could be made in the above constructions or products without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and shown in the accompanying drawing[s] shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.