Patent Publication Number: US-2023140186-A1

Title: Beverage container

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD &amp; BACKGROUND 
     The present invention generally related to a beverage container, and in particular, to an improved beverage container. As technology advances, individuals need regular physical exercise to maintain and promote good health. In fact, modern people do not have enough time to exercise due to their busy daily life. Individuals who feel the need for exercise but are unable to exercise often easily get stressed out. In particular, in the case of office workers, this phenomenon is exacerbated. In order to exercise regularly, an individual may carry portable exercise equipment such as dumbbells. Unfortunately, due to their weight and size, carrying such equipment can be challenging. 
     Individuals often daily carry a beverage container to hold water or other beverages for consumption as they go about their day. However, such typical beverage container only allows individuals to drink or transport a beverage from one place to another, not for activities like exercising. Thus, if there is a device that can help individuals exercise regularly without difficulties, it would contribute to help individuals maintain and promote their good health. 
     Therefore, it would be desirable to provide an improved beverage container that not only could hold water or other beverages, but also could help individuals to exercise regularly without such burdensome exercise equipment. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is directed to a beverage container that overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art. 
     In one aspect, the present invention provides a beverage container having an elongate main body, a first weight module, a second weight module, a wearable band, and a clasp band. The main body has a sidewall, an open top and a closed bottom bounded by the sidewall. The open top has a first main threading. The closed bottom has a second main threading. The main body comprises a main inner core, a main cover, and a central hand gripping portion. The main inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface. The main outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is coupled to the main outer surface. The first weight module has a closed end, an open end, and a first weight threading adjacent to the open end complementary to the first main threading to secure the first weight module to the main body. The first weight module comprises a first inner core, a first cover, and a first seal member. The first inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover surrounds the first inner core. The first cover defines a first outer surface. The first outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member seals between the first weight module and the main body. The first outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface. The second weight module has a closed region, an open region, and a second weight threading adjacent to the open region complementary to the second main threading to secure the second weight module to the main body. The second weight module comprises a second inner core, a second cover, and a second seal member. The second inner core is formed from a rigid or semi- rigid material. The second cover surrounds the second inner core. The second cover defines a second outer surface. The second outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member seals between the second weight module and the main body. The second outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface. The first weight module and the second weight module each have a heavier end and a lighter end, such that the first and second weight modules are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body. The wearable band has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter. The wearable band is ring-shaped. The clasp band is coupled to the main body. The clasp band defines a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The clasp band comprises a support ring and a connector. The support ring is formed around the second main treading projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove between the main body and the second weight module. The connector is configured to couple the clasp band to the wearable band. The wearable band extends outwardly from the clasp band to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user&#39;s hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion and the wearable band are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body is capable of being held on the hand. 
     In another aspect, the present invention provides a beverage container having an elongate main body, a first weight module, a second weight module, a wearable band, and a clasp band. The elongate main body has a sidewall, an open top and a closed bottom bounded by the sidewall. The open top has a first main threading. The closed bottom has a second main threading. The main body comprises a main inner core, a main cover, and a central hand gripping portion. The main inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface. The main outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is coupled to the main outer surface. The first weight module has a closed end, an open end, and a first weight threading adjacent to the open end complementary to the first main threading to secure the first weight module to the main body. The first weight module comprises a first inner core, a first cover, and a first seal member. The first inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover surrounds the first inner core. The first cover defines a first outer surface. The first outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member seals between the first weight module and the main body. The first outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface. 
     The second weight module has a closed region, an open region, and a second weight threading adjacent to the open region complementary to the second main threading to secure the second weight module to the main body. The second weight module comprises a second inner core, a second cover, and a second seal member. The second inner core is formed from a rigid or non-rigid material. The second cover surrounds the second inner core. The second cover defines a second outer surface. The second outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member seals between the second weight module and the main body. The second outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface. The first weight module and the second weight module each have a heavier end and a lighter end, such that the first and second weight modules are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body. The wearable band has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter. The wearable band is ring-shaped. The wearable band comprises an inner region and a cover region. The inner region is formed from a rigid or semi rigid material. The inner region is being ring-shaped. The cover region surrounds the inner region. The clasp band is coupled to the main body. The clasp band defines a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The clasp band comprises a support ring and a connector. The support ring is formed around the second main treading projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove between the main body and the second weight module. The connector is configured to couple the clasp band to the wearable band. The wearable band extends outwardly from the clasp band to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user&#39;s hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion and the wearable band are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body is capable of being held on the hand. 
     In a further aspect, the present invention provides a beverage container having an elongate main body, a first weight module, a second weight module, a wearable band, and a clasp band. The main body has a sidewall, an open top and a closed bottom bounded by the sidewall. The open top has a first main threading. The closed bottom has a second main threading. The main body comprises a main inner core, a main cover, a central hand gripping portion, and a removable plug. The main inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface. The main outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion is coupled to the main outer surface. The removable plug that includes a bottom region and a generally cylindrical side wall region extends upwardly from the bottom region. The bottom region and the generally cylindrical side wall region cooperate to define a cover cavity. The removable plug is removably engaged with the open top of the main body. The bottom region includes a plug opening defined therethrough. The first weight module has a closed end, an open end, and a first weight threading adjacent to the open end complementary to the first main threading to secure the first weight module to the main body. The first weight module comprises a first inner core, a first cover, and a first seal member. The first inner core is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover surrounds the first inner core. The first cover defines a first outer surface. The first outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member seals between the first weight module and the main body. The first outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface. The second weight module has a closed region, an open region, and a second weight threading adjacent to the open region complementary to the second main threading to secure the second weight module to the main body. The second weight module comprises a second inner core, a second cover, and a second seal member. The second inner core is formed from a rigid or semi- rigid material. The second cover surrounds the second inner core. The second cover defines a second outer surface. The second outer surface is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member seals between the second weight module and the main body. The second outer surface has a plurality of texture structures. The texture structures are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface. The first weight module and the second weight module each have a heavier end and a lighter end, such that the first and second weight modules are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body. The wearable band has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter. The wearable band is ring-shaped. The clasp band is coupled to the main body. The clasp band defines a second outer diameter that is less than the first outer diameter. The clasp band comprises a support ring and a connector. The support ring is formed around the second main treading projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove between the main body and the second weight module. The connector is configured to couple the clasp band to the wearable band. The connector has a buckle. The buckle is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The wearable band extends outwardly from the clasp band to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user&#39;s hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion and the wearable band are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body is capable of being held on the hand. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which like references denote similar elements, and in which: 
         FIG.  1    and  FIG.  2    illustrate a perspective view of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a front view of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a side view of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  5    illustrates a top view of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  6    illustrates a bottom view of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG.  7    and  FIG.  8    illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS 
     Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments. Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation. The phrase “in one embodiment” is used repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms “comprising”, “having” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise. 
     This present invention provides a beverage container that could dramatically promote and maintain individuals&#39; health, not only by holding water or other beverages, but also by helping individuals to exercise regularly without carrying burdensome exercise equipment. 
       FIG.  1    and  FIG.  2    illustrate a perspective view of a beverage container  100 , in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, and as illustrated in  FIG.  1    and  FIG.  2   , a beverage container  100  includes an elongate main body  110 , a first weight module  210 , a second weight module  310 , a wearable band  410 , and a clasp band  510 . The main body  110  has a sidewall  111 , an open top  112  and a closed bottom  113  bounded by the sidewall  111 . The open top  112  has a first main threading  114 . The closed bottom  113  has a second main threading  115 . Preferably, the sidewall  111  of the main body  110  may include inwardly contoured sides  116 . 
     The main body  110  comprises a main inner core  117 , a main cover  118 , and a central hand gripping portion  119 . The main inner core  117  is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The main cover  118  surrounds the main inner core defining a main outer surface  120 . The main outer surface  120  is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion  119  is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The central hand gripping portion  119  is coupled to the main outer surface  120 . The central hand gripping portion  119  may include a plurality of texture structures  121 , the texture structures  121  formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the central hand gripping portion  119 . The central hand gripping portion  119  is molded with ridges and valleys contoured to a user&#39;s hand. 
     Preferably, the main inner core  117 , the main outer surface  120 , and the central hand gripping portion  119  may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. In an exemplary embodiment the main cover  118  may be formed from a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, leather, artificial leather, rubber, plastic, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the main cover  118  may be held in place around the main inner core  117  by using an adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the main cover  118  may be dyed other otherwise provided with one or more aesthetically pleasing colors, patterns, designs, words, phrases, images, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the main cover  118  may be formed from waterproof or water resistant materials or appropriately treated to impart these qualities. 
     Preferably, the main body  110  may include the removable plug  122  that includes a bottom region and a generally cylindrical side wall region extends upwardly from the bottom region. The bottom region and the generally cylindrical side wall region cooperate to define a cover cavity. The removable plug is removably engaged with the open top  112  of the main body  110 . The bottom region includes a plug opening defined therethrough. The removable plug may be formed of a plastic, a rubber or a metal material. 
     The first weight module  210  has a closed end  211 , an open end  212 , and a first weight threading  213  adjacent to the open end  212  complementary to the first main threading  114  to secure the first weight module  210  to the main body  110 . The first weight module  210  comprises a first inner core  214 , a first cover  215 , and a first seal member  216 . The first inner core  214  is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first cover  215  surrounds the first inner core  214 . The first cover  215  defines a first outer surface  217 . The first outer surface  217  is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The first seal member  216  seals between the first weight module  210  and the main body  110 . The first outer surface  217  has a plurality of texture structures  218 . The texture structures  218  are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the first outer surface  217 . 
     Preferably, the first inner core  214  and the first seal member  216  may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. In an exemplary embodiment the first cover  215  may be formed from a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, leather, artificial leather, rubber, plastic, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the first cover  215  may be held in place around the first inner core  214  by using an adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the first cover  215  may be dyed other otherwise provided with one or more aesthetically pleasing colors, patterns, designs, words, phrases, images, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the first cover  215  may be formed from waterproof or water resistant materials or appropriately treated to impart these qualities. 
     The second weight module  310  has a closed region  311 , an open region  312 , and a second weight threading  313  adjacent to the open region  312  complementary to the second main threading  115  to secure the second weight module  310  to the main body  110 . The second weight module  310  comprises a second inner core  314 , a second cover  315 , and a second seal member  316 . The second inner core  314  is formed from a rigid or semi- rigid material. The second cover  315  surrounds the second inner core  314 . The second cover  315  defines a second outer surface  317 . The second outer surface  317  is formed from a rigid or semi-rigid material. The second seal member  316  seals between the second weight module  310  and the main body  110 . The second outer surface  317  has a plurality of texture structures  318 . The texture structures  318  are formed as bumps or protrusions extending away from the second outer surface  317 . 
     Preferably, the second inner core  314  and the second seal member  316  may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. In an exemplary embodiment the second cover  315  may be formed from a variety of suitable materials such as, for example, leather, artificial leather, rubber, plastic, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the second  315  cover may be held in place around the second inner core  314  by using an adhesive. In an exemplary embodiment, the second cover  315  may be dyed other otherwise provided with one or more aesthetically pleasing colors, patterns, designs, words, phrases, images, and so on. In an exemplary embodiment, the second cover  315  may be formed from waterproof or water resistant materials or appropriately treated to impart these qualities. 
     A plurality of reinforcing ribs  319  may be provided in an endless manner at equal intervals in the vertical direction around a lower portion of the second weight module  310 . 
     Preferably, the reinforcing ribs  319  may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. 
       FIG.  3    illustrates a front view of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , the first weight module  210  and the second weight module  310  each have a heavier end  220 ,  320  and a lighter end  221 ,  321 , such that the first and second weight modules  210 ,  310  are each configured to adjust a center of gravity of the main body  110 . The wearable band  410  has a non-adjustable, fixed circumference that defines a first outer diameter  411 . The wearable band  410  is ring-shaped. Preferably, the wearable band  410  is made of a fabric belt, a leather belt, or a plastic belt. The wearable band  410  may comprise an inner region  412  and a cover region  413 . The inner region  412  is formed from a rigid or semi rigid material. The inner region  412  is being ring-shaped. The cover region  413  surrounds the inner region  412 . Preferably, the inner region  412  and the cover region  413  may be made of a fabric, leather, metal, rubber or a plastic material. 
       FIG.  7    and  FIG.  8    illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a beverage container, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. 
     In an exemplary embodiment, and as illustrated in  FIG.  7    and  FIG.  8   , the wearable band  410  is sized and dimensioned to slide over the wrist of a wearer. Therefore, the wearable band may be worn like a bracelet. In an exemplary embodiment, the wearable band  410  is sized and dimensioned to fit snugly, but comfortably, around the wrist of a wearer. 
     The clasp band  510  is coupled to the main body  110 . The clasp band  510  defines a second outer diameter  511  that is less than the first outer diameter  411 . The clasp band  510  comprises a support ring  512  and a connector  513 . The support ring  512  is formed around the second main treading  115  projecting therefrom and having a ring shaped groove  514  between the main body  110  and the second weight module  210 . The connector  513  is configured to couple the clasp band  510  to the wearable band  410 . The connector  513  may include a buckle or a surface fastener  514 . Preferably, the support ring  512  and the connector  513  may comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of: metal, plastic, and rubber. 
     As shown in  FIG.  7    and  FIG.  8   , the wearable band  410  extends outwardly from the clasp band  510  to pass around and tightly conform to the back of a user&#39;s hand between the knuckles and wrist of the hand. The central hand gripping portion  119  and the wearable band  410  are spaced apart a sufficient distance to engage the hand in such a manner that the main body  110  is capable of being held on the hand. As shown in  FIG.  7    and  FIG.  8   , the wearable band  410  is somewhat larger than the wrist of the wearer such that the wearable band  410  may be comfortably disposed on the wrist like a bracelet. Indeed, once comfortably positioned around the wrist, the wearable band  410  is able to remain in place during daily activity like walking. In an exemplary embodiment, the wearable band  410  may even stay in place during more strenuous activities like jogging or running. 
     Thus, the present invention disclosed herein provides an improved beverage container that not only could hold water or other beverages, but also could help individuals to exercise regularly by implementing such weight modules and wearable band. 
     In several exemplary embodiments, the elements and teaching of the various illustrative exemplary embodiments may be combined in whole or in part in some or all of the illustrative exemplary embodiments. In addition, one or more of the elements and teachings of the various illustrative exemplary embodiments may be omitted, at least in part, and/or combined, at least in part, with one or more of the other elements and teachings of the various illustrative embodiments. While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.