Abstract:
The present invention relates to a sealable collapsible container comprising a top portion including a lip, a body portion and a base portion, the body portion of the container structured with a series of horizontal inclusions forming collapsible scored corrugations capable of nesting together and a clip structure capable of securing the nested scored corrugations. When the container is fully expanded, it can contain and hold a maximum amount of a product, usually a liquid. The container may be compressed once the product is dispensed by applying downward pressure to the lip of the container. When fully compressed the container may be easily disposed of and helps to alleviate environmental waste disposal issues by reducing the volume of waste and assisting the waste recycling process.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is a continuation-in-part of provisional Australian patent application no. 20144901993 filed May 27, 2014. 
       FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 
       [0002]    None. 
       APPENDICES 
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       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    The present invention relates to a collapsible container and also relates to a container dispensing a product. The container is preferably a bottle or carton but other types of containers are encompassed within the scope of the invention. 
         [0005]    Many disposable containers, such as bottles or cartons are sold or distributed for containing products such as water, flavoured drinks and pharmaceutical products. Many of these containers pose an environmental land fill, recycling and pollution problem. In dispensing such products from their containers, consumers are often left with an empty bottle or carton which may then be collapsed for disposal. The present invention seeks to facilitate the reduction in the volume of waste produced of containers by reducing the size of the leftover container to a collapsible form. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0006]    According to the present invention there is provided a collapsible container for containing, holding and dispensing a product, either a gas or liquid but usually a liquid; additionally the product could be a solid such as a powder or pellet material such as pills, capsules or similar substances. Typical products intended for use with the invention may include water, flavoured drinks including milk, soft drink, sodas, tea or pharmaceuticals, etc. although any liquid product is envisioned to be used by the invention. Additionally, the container may be provided with a traditional lip cap or a variety of liquid delivery caps such as teat cap. 
         [0007]    The sealable collapsible container of the present invention comprises a top portion including a lip, a body portion and a base portion, the body portion of the container structured with a series of horizontal inclusions forming collapsible scored corrugations capable of nesting together and a clip structure capable of securing the nested scored corrugations. When the container is fully expanded, it can contain and hold a maximum amount of fluid or liquid. The container may be compressed once the product is dispensed by applying downward pressure to the lip of the container. When fully compressed the container may be easily disposed of and helps to alleviate environmental waste disposal issues by reducing the volume of waste and assisting the waste recycling process. 
         [0008]    The present invention also provides the option of reducing the container in size as the product is dispensed or storing the container in its collapsed form, until needing to be filled thereby reducing container storage requirements. The invention further includes a container as above described which contains a product. 
         [0009]    For a better understanding of the invention and to show how it may be carried into effect, preferred embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of unlimiting example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0010]      FIG. 1  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0011]      FIG. 1   a  is a top view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 1   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0013]      FIG. 1   c  is a detailed view of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0015]      FIG. 2   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 2   b  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0017]      FIG. 2   c  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 3  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 3   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0020]      FIG. 3   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container of  FIG. 1  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. 
           [0021]      FIG. 4  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0022]      FIG. 4   a  is a top view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 4  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0023]      FIG. 4   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 4  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0024]      FIG. 4   c  is a detailed view of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 4  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0025]      FIG. 5  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0026]      FIG. 5   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0027]      FIG. 5   b  is a detailed exploded view of the container of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0028]      FIG. 5   c  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0029]      FIG. 6  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 4  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0030]      FIG. 6   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 4  laving been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0031]      FIG. 6   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container of  FIG. 4  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0032]      FIG. 7  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0033]      FIG. 7   a  is a top view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 7  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0034]      FIG. 7   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 7  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0035]      FIG. 7   c  is a detailed view of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 7  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0036]      FIG. 8  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0037]      FIG. 8   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0038]      FIG. 8   b  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0039]      FIG. 8   c  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0040]      FIG. 9  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 7  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0041]      FIG. 9   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 7  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0042]      FIG. 9   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container of  FIG. 7  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0043]      FIG. 10  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0044]      FIG. 10   a  is a top view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 10  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0045]      FIG. 10   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 10  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0046]      FIG. 10   c  is a detailed view of a container in expanded form of  FIG. 10  in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0047]      FIG. 11  is a side view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention containing a fluid. 
           [0048]      FIG. 11   a  is a top view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention containing a fluid. 
           [0049]      FIG. 11   b  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention containing a fluid. 
           [0050]      FIG. 11   c  is a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention containing a fluid. 
           [0051]      FIG. 12  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion and provided with a teat element in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0052]      FIG. 12   a  is a top view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion and provided with a teat element in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0053]      FIG. 12   b  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion and provided with a teat element in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
           [0054]      FIG. 12   c  is a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion and provided with a teat element in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0055]    For a more detailed description of the present invention, reference is made to the Figures. 
         [0056]      FIG. 1  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. The invention shown in  FIG. 1  includes a container  1  in the shape of a bottle having a circular cross-sectional shape and a height dimension which is substantially greater than its cross-sectional dimension. Container  1  further has a top portion  11 , provided with a lip  2 , also of circular cross-sectional shape, for receiving or dispensing a product from the container, a lower edge  12  and locking and securing means in the form of overhang clip section  10  located on the top portion  11 , a body portion  16  having a plurality of inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13 , i.e. inwardly facing convex toward the vertical centre-line of the container  1 . The inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  lie between horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4 , a body lower edge  14  and a base portion  3  of container  1 . The horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  and inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13 , located in the body portion  16 , are constructed to allow and enable the container  1  to collapse, if desired, in a top to bottom manner between the lower edge  12  of the top portion  11  and the top edge  14  of the lower base portion  3 . Container  1  is further constructed such that when container  1  is in a fully expanded form, it can contain or hold a maximum amount of fluid or liquid. Container  1  is further composed and constructed of either plastic, paper, or similar materials and is also constructed to contain a product, usually liquids; however the product could be a solid such as a powder or pellet material such as pills, capsules or similar substances. Additionally, a cap is envisioned for use with container  1 , to be secured to lip  2  by conventional means such as by screw threads or snap constructions. Further, the cap may comprise a traditional cap or may comprise special features as desired by a user; for example, a teat cap for allowing sipping or sucking of a liquid from container  1 . 
         [0057]    Now referring to  FIG. 1   a,  a top view of the container  1  in expanded form of  FIG. 1  is shown in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention and as can be seem from  FIG. 1   a,  container  1  has a circular cross sectional shape and lip  2 , provided for dispensing a product, is also of a circular cross sectional shape. 
         [0058]    Now referring to  FIG. 1   b,  a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 1   b,  the configuration of the overhang clip section  10 , of top portion  11 , is shown in relation to inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  of body portion  16 . 
         [0059]    Now referring to  FIG. 1   c,  a detailed view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. Particularly in  FIG. 1   c,  the configuration of the horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  are shown in relation to inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  of body portion  16 . 
         [0060]      FIG. 2  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention. 
         [0061]    Now referring to  FIG. 2   a , a top view of the container  1  of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. As is seem from  FIG. 2   a , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  1  is maintained during the partial collapse of the container. 
         [0062]    Now referring to  FIG. 2   b , a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion is shown in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. As is seem from  FIG. 2   b , as container  1  is collapsed, the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  become more acuate and the edges of horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  become more prominent as they extend outward and begin to nest under the edge  10  of container top portion  11 . 
         [0063]    Now referring to  FIG. 2   c , a detailed view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion is shown in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. As is seem from  FIG. 2   c , as container  1  is collapsed, the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  become more acuate and the edges of the horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  become more prominent as they extend outward. 
         [0064]      FIG. 3  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 1  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. The preferred form of the invention shown in  FIG. 3  includes a container  1  in a totally collapsed configuration such that the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  of body portion  16 , between horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  are completely reduced in size vertically with the edges of horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  extending outwardly. 
         [0065]    Now referring to  FIG. 3   a , a top view of the container  1  of  FIG. 3  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. As is seem from  FIG. 3   a , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  1  is maintained even with the complete collapse of the container. 
         [0066]    Now referring to  FIG. 3   b , a detailed exploded view of the container of  FIG. 3  having been completely collapsed towards its base portion is shown in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. As is seem from  FIG. 3   b , as container  1  is totally collapsed, the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  completely nest together and the outer edges of scored corrugations  4  collapse together and rest on outer edge  15  integrally formed with base portion  3  and abut the inside edge  10  of container top portion  11 . Additionally as the configurations  13  and scored horizontal inclusion corrugations  4  collapse and nest together, to become nest structure  4 / 13 , edge  15 , on the top portion of base portion  3  resiliently clips under the bottom tip of inside edge  10  to thereby secure nest structure  4 / 13  to container top portion  11 . 
         [0067]      FIG. 4  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. The invention shown in  FIG. 4  includes a container  31  in the shape of a bottle having a similar circular cross-sectional shape and dimensions as container  1  of  FIGS. 1-3 . Container  31  also has a top portion  41  provided with a lip  32  also of circular cross-sectional shape, for receiving or dispensing a product from the container, a lower edge  42  and locking and securing means in the form of overhang clip section  40  located on the top portion  41 , a body portion  46  having a plurality of inwardly facing linear wall configurations  49 , i.e. inwardly facing toward the vertical centre-line of the container  31 . The inwardly facing inclined linear wall configurations  49  lie between horizontal inclusions scored corrugations  34 , a body lower edge  44  and a base portion  33 . The horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  34  and inwardly facing inclined linear wall configurations  49 , located in the body portion  46 , are constructed to allow and enable the container  31  to collapse, if desired, in a top to bottom manner between the lower edge  42  of the top portion  41  and the top edge  44  of the lower base portion  33 . Further, inwardly inclined linear wall configurations  49  are provided with concave structures  48  located on the outer edges of horizontal inclusions scored corrugations  34  to assist in the collapsing of the container  31 . Container  31  is constructed such that its height dimension is substantially greater than its circular dimension and when container  31  is in a fully expanded form it can contain or hold a maximum amount of fluid or liquid. The container  31  is further composed and constructed of similar materials of that of container  1  of  FIGS. 1-3  and also constructed, as container to contain similar or the same materials as that of container  1 . Additionally, a same or similar cap is envisioned for use with container  31 , to be secured to lip  32  by conventional means such as by screw threads or snap constructions. Further, the cap may comprise a traditional cap or may comprise special features as desired by a user; for example, a teat cap, for allowing sipping or sucking of a liquid from container  31 . 
         [0068]    Now referring to  FIG. 4   a , a top view of the container  31  in expanded form of  FIG. 4  is shown can be seem from  FIG. 4   a , container  31  has a circular cross section and lip  32 , for dispensing a product, is also of a circular cross sectional shape. 
         [0069]    Now referring to  FIG. 4   b , a detailed exploded view of the interior of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 4  is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 4   b , the configuration of the overhang clip section  40 , of top portion  41 , is shown in relation to inwardly facing linear wall configurations  49  and concave structures  48  of horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  34  all of body portion  46  of  FIG. 4 . 
         [0070]    Now referring to  FIG. 4   c , a detailed view of the container in expanded form of  FIG. 4  is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 4   c , the configuration of the horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  34  and concave structures  48  are shown in relation to inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  49  of body portion  46  of  FIG. 4 . 
         [0071]      FIG. 5  is a side view of container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  33 . Referring to  FIG. 5   a , a top view of the container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  33  is shown. As is seem from  FIG. 5   a , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  31  is maintained during the partial collapse of the container. 
         [0072]    Now referring to  FIG. 5   b , a detailed view of container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion is shown. As is seen from  FIG. 5   b , as container  31  is collapsed, the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  43  become more acuate and the edges of scored corrugations  34  become more prominent as they extend outwardly and begin to nest under the edge  40  of container top portion  41  of  FIG. 5 . 
         [0073]    Now referring to  FIG. 5   c , a detailed view of container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  33  is shown. As is seen from  FIG. 5   c , as container  31  is collapsed, the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  43  become more acuate and the edges of horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  34  become more prominent as they extend outward. 
         [0074]      FIG. 6  is a side view of container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion  33  and shows in a totally collapsed configuration the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  43  of body portion  46 , between horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  34  are completely reduced in size vertically with the edges of scored corrugations  34  extending outward. 
         [0075]    Now referring to  FIG. 6   a , a top view of container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion  33  and as is seen from  FIG. 6   a , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  31  is maintained even with the complete collapse of the container. 
         [0076]    Now referring to  FIG. 6   b , a detailed exploded view of container  31  of  FIG. 4  having been completely collapsed towards its base portion  33  is shown. As is seen from  FIG. 6   b , as container  31  is totally collapsed, the inwardly facing convex wall configurations  43  completely nest together and the outer edges of scored corrugations  34  collapse together to become nest structure  34 / 43  and rest on outer edge  45  integrally formed with base portion  33  and abut the inside edge  40  of container top portion  41 . Additionally as the configurations  43  and scored corrugations  34  collapse and nest together, edge  45  resiliently clips under the bottom tip of inside edge  40  to thereby secure the nest structure  34 / 43  to container top portion  41 . 
         [0077]      FIG. 7  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. The invention shown in  FIG. 7  includes a container  51  in the shape of a bottle having a similar circular cross-sectional shape and dimensions as container  1  of  FIGS. 1-3  and container  31  of  FIGS. 4-6 . Container  51  also has a top portion  61  provide with a lip  52 , also of circular cross-sectional shape, for receiving or dispensing a product, a body portion  66 , inwardly facing inclined linear wall configurations  69 , horizontal scored corrugations  54 , body lower edge  64 , and base portion  53 . Additionally, container  51  is provided with a top portion  61  which is provided with locking and securing means in the form of four hinged clip structures  71  attached to and equally spaced on top portion  61 . Clip structures  71  allow and enable the container  51  to collapse, if desired, in a top to bottom manner between the lower edge  73  of the top portion  61  and the top edge  64  of the lower base portion  53  all located on container  51 . Additionally, horizontal scored corrugations  54  are formed with concave configurations  68  to further facilitate collapsing of container  51 . Container  51  is further constructed, similar to containers  1  and  31 , such that its height dimension is substantially greater than its circular dimension and when container  51  is in a fully expanded form it can contain or hold a maximum amount of fluid or liquid. The container  51  is further composed and constructed of similar materials and can contain similar or the same materials as that of container  1  of  FIGS. 1-3  and container  31  of  FIGS. 4-6 . Likewise, cap structures envisioned for use with containers  1  and  31  are envisioned to be used with container  51 . Clip structures  71  are composed of the same material as container  51  and are capable of moving from a vertical closed position to an outward open position to affect the clipping of collapsed inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  69  when container  51  is completely collapsed. To effect the collapsing of container  51 , a user will press down on lip  52  to begin collapsing of container  51 , while pulling out dip structures  71 . When container  51  is completely collapsed, and as horizontal scored corrugations  54  and configurations  69  nest together, the user will push clip structures  71  toward container  51  securing collapsed configurations  69 . 
         [0078]    Now referring to  FIG. 7   a , a top view of container  51  in expanded form of  FIG. 7  is shown in accordance another embodiment of the invention and as can be seem from  FIG. 7   a , container  51  has a circular cross section lip  52 , for dispensing a product, likewise the entire container has a circular cross sectional shape. Additionally, a clip structure  71 , on the left most side of the top view of  FIG. 7   a  is shown in an outward extended position as an example of the function of clip  71 . 
         [0079]    Referring to  FIG. 7   b , a detailed exploded view of the interior of container  51  in expanded form of  FIG. 7  is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 7   b , the configuration of the clip structures  71  and hinge sections  72  of top portion  61 , is shown in relation to inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  69 , the horizontal scored corrugations  54  and concave configurations  68  of body portion  66 . 
         [0080]    Now referring to  FIG. 7   c , a detailed view of container  51  in expanded form of  FIG. 7  is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 7   c , the configuration of the horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  54  with concave configurations  68  are shown in relation to inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  69  of body portion  66 . 
         [0081]      FIG. 8  is a side view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  53 . Referring to  FIG. 8   a , a top view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  53  is shown and as is seen from  FIG. 8   a , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  51  is maintained during the partial collapse of container  51 . 
         [0082]    Now referring to  FIG. 8   b , a detailed view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  53  is shown an as is seen from  FIG. 7   b , as container  51  is collapsed, the inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  69  become more acuate and the edges of scored corrugations  54  become more prominent as they extend outward and begin to nest under the edge  62  of container top portion  61 . 
         [0083]    Now referring to Figure Sc, a detailed view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  53  and as is seen from  FIG. 8   c , as container  51  is collapsed, the inwardly facing inclined configurations  63  become more acuate and the edges of scored corrugations  54  become more prominent as they extend outwardly. 
         [0084]      FIG. 9  is a side view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion  53  and as is shown in  FIG. 9 , container  31  is in a totally collapsed configuration such that inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  69  of body portion  66 , between horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  54  are completely reduced in size vertically with the edges of scored corrugations  54  extending fully outward. Referring to  FIG. 9   a , a top view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been fully collapsed towards its base portion  53  is shown and as is seen from  FIG. 9   a , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  51  is maintained even with the complete collapse of the container and one of the hinges  71 , on the left hand side, being shown in an extended manner. 
         [0085]    Now referring to  FIG. 9   b , a detailed view of container  51  of  FIG. 7  having been completely collapsed towards its base portion  53  is shown and as is seen from  FIG. 9   b,  as container  51  is totally collapsed, the inwardly facing linear inclined wall configurations  69  completely nest together and the outer edges of scored corrugations  54  collapse together to become nest structure  54 / 69  and rest on outer edge  65  integrally formed with base portion  53  and abut the inside edge of container top portion  61  and dip structures  71  are pushed inward toward container  51  to secure collapsed configurations  69 . 
         [0086]      FIG. 10  is a side view of a container in expanded form in accordance with another embodiment of the invention. The invention shown in  FIG. 10  includes a container  81  in the shape of a bottle whose lip  82 , body portion  96 , inwardly facing convex wall configurations  93 , horizontal scored corrugations  84 , body lower edge  94 , and base portion  83  which are identical in construction to the same parts of container  1  of  FIG. 1 . However, container  81  of  FIG. 10  has an alternative top portion  91  structure with locking and securing means in the form of a removable clip  90  which is mountable on top portion  91  and is provided with means to allow and enable the container  81  to collapse, if desired, in a top to bottom manner between the lower edge  92  of the top portion  91  and the top edge  94  of the lower base portion  83 . Container  81  is farther constructed having a similar circular cross-sectional shape and dimensions as container  1  of  FIGS. 1-3 , container  31  of  FIGS. 4-6  and container  51  of  FIGS. 7-9 . Container  81  is further constructed, similar to containers  1 ,  31 , and  51  such that its height dimension is substantially greater than its circular dimension and when container  81  is in a fully expanded form, it can contain or hold a maximum amount of product. The container  81  is further composed and constructed of similar materials and can contain similar or the same materials as that of containers  1 ,  31 , or  51 . Likewise, cap structures envisioned for use with containers  1 ,  31 , and  51  are envisioned to be used with container  81 . 
         [0087]    Now referring to  FIG. 10   a , a top view of the container  81  in expanded form of  FIG. 10  is shown and as can be seen from  FIG. 10   a , container  81  has a circular cross section lip  82 , for dispensing a product. Likewise container  81  has a circular cross sectional shape and removable clip structure  90  which also is of a circular cross sectional shape. Container  81  is also constructed to collapse, partially and fully, as previously disclosed with container  1 , in  FIGS. 1-3 , and as container  81  is collapsed, inwardly facing convex wall configurations  93 , horizontal scored corrugations  84  collapse and nest and secure together under clip structure  90 . 
         [0088]    Now referring to  FIG. 10   b , a detailed exploded view of the interior of container  81  in expanded form of  FIG. 10  is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 10   b , the configuration of the overhang dip section  90 , of top portion  91 , is shown in relation to inwardly facing convex wall configurations  93  and horizontal scored corrugations  84  of body portion  96 . 
         [0089]    Now referring to  FIG. 10   c , a detailed view of container  81  in expanded form of  FIG. 10  and particularly in  FIG. 10   c , the configuration of the horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  84  are shown in relation to inwardly facing convex wall configurations  93  of body portion  96 . 
         [0090]      FIG. 11  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 1  in expanded form in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention containing a product such as a liquid. The preferred form of the invention shown in  FIG. 11  is the same as container  1  in  FIGS. 1-3 , a top portion  11  having a lip  2 , for receiving or dispensing a fluid or liquid, a lower edge  2  and overhang clip section  10 , a body portion  16  having a plurality of inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  between horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4 , a body lower edge  14  and a base portion  3 . The horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  and inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13 , located in the body portion  16  are constructed to allow and enable the container  1  to collapse, if desired, in a top to bottom manner between the lower edge  12  of the top portion  11  and the top edge  14  of the lower base portion  3 . Referring further to  FIG. 11 , the container  1  contains fluid product  5 , usually a liquid. Examples of products of this type may include but are unrestricted to water, flavoured drinks including e.g. milk, soft drink, sodas, tea or pharmaceuticals, etc.; however the product could be a solid such as a powder or pellet material such as pills, capsules or similar substances. 
         [0091]    Now referring to  FIG. 11   a , a top view of the container  1  in expanded form of  FIG. 11  is shown in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the invention. It is seem from  FIG. 11   a , that the container  1  has a circular cross section, and lip  2  likewise has a circular cross section. 
         [0092]    Now referring to  FIG. 11   b , a detailed exploded view of the interior of container  1  in expanded form of  FIG. 1  is shown. Particularly in  FIG. 11   b , the configuration of the overhang clip section  10 , of top portion  11 , is shown in relation to inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  of body portion  16 . Referring further to  FIG. 11   b , the container  1  contains fluid product  5 , usually a liquid as previously described. 
         [0093]    Now referring to  FIG. 11   c , a detailed view of container  1  in expanded form of  FIG. 1  is shown and particularly in  FIG. 11   e,  the configuration of the horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4  are shown in relation to inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13  of body portion  16 . Additionally,  FIG. 11   c  shows the outwardly scored convex wall structure of scored corrugations  4 , on body portion  16 , i.e. scored corrugations  4  which are convexly constructed outwardly from the vertical centreline of the container  1 . 
         [0094]      FIG. 12  is a side view of the container of  FIG. 2  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion in accordance with the embodiment of the invention and having an addition feature. The container of  FIG. 12  includes all of the features of the container  1  of  FIG. 2 , i. e. a top portion  11  having a lower edge  12  and overhang clip section  10 , a body portion  16  having inwardly facing convex wall configurations  13 , horizontal inclusion scored corrugations  4 , a body lower edge  14  and a base portion  3 . As previously described, when container  1  is in its fully expanded form, it can contain and hold a maximum amount of fluid or liquid. However, the container  1  of  FIG. 12 , is provided with a different detachable and removable teat element  19  which is attachable in any conventional manner, for example by a screw or a snap closure element  20  to the container  1 . Teat element  19  is provided with a teat or nipple feature  6 , a cap  8  and flexible tether connector  7  attaching cap  8  to teat element  19 . The teat or nipple feature  6  allows for drinking by sipping or sucking by a container  1  user. It is further envisioned that in addition to container  1 , all of the containers disclosed here, i.e., containers  3 ,  51 , and  81  could be provided with teat element  19 , cap  8  and tether connector  7 . 
         [0095]    Now referring to  FIG. 12   a , a top view of container  1  of  FIG. 1  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  3  and including closure element  20  and teat element  19 , the circular cross-sectional nature of container  1  is maintained. 
         [0096]    Referring to  FIG. 12   b , a detailed view of container  1  provided with the closure element  20  and teat element  19  is shown wherein the collapsing nature of container  1  is maintained. Finally, referring to  FIG. 12   c , a detailed view of container  1  provided with closure element  20  and teat clement  19  having been partially collapsed towards its base portion  3  is shown wherein the collapsing capability of container  1  is maintained. 
         [0097]    Having now described the construction of the embodiments of the invention, the use and/or operation thereof will be described. The container of the present invention is intended and capable of receiving, containing, holding, and dispensing various products, particularly liquids. As previously disclosed a typical liquid intended for use with the container  1  would be water and its use with the container will serve a typical example although the use would be the same for containers  31 ,  51 , or  8 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the container  1 , in its fully expanded form is capable of containing and holding a maximum amount of liquid and is also provided with a lip for receiving or dispensing a product to or from container  1 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , container  1  is filled with liquid  5 , and as the water is used and/or dispensed from container  1 , the container may be made smaller and more compact by applying downward pressure to lip  2  and/or container top portion  11 . As the water is completely used and/or dispensed, additional downward pressure can be applied to compress the container to its smallest size. At this point, the container may be easily disposed and by it construction and its ability to dramatically reduce in size, greatly assists in reducing volume in environmental waste disposal. Alternatively, container  1  may be retained in its collapsed position for later re-expansion and reuse. 
         [0098]    Additionally, as disclosed in the alternative embodiment, the collapsible container  1  may be used with a lip comprising a teat or nipple allowing for the dispensing of the container product by sucking. As more of the product is dispensed, the container can be compressed to reduce its size in a manner as previously described. When the entire product has been dispensed the container can be completely collapsed for disposal or reuse. 
         [0099]    The principles of the invention could be practiced by those of skilled in the art with equivalent alternative shapes. The invention may be embodied and practiced in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics thereof. The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description; and all variations, substitutions and changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein. 
         [0100]    When introducing elements of the present invention or the preferred embodiment(s) thereof, the articles “a”, “an”, “the”, and “said” are intended to mean 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. 
         [0101]    The preceding written description and the accompanying drawings are Intended solely as representative examples. 
         [0102]    Only the appended claims and their equivalents define the scope of the protected invention. 
         [0103]    The invention described herein is susceptible to variations, modifications and/or additions other than those specifically described and it is to be understood that the invention includes all such variations, modifications and/or additions which fall within the spirit and scope of the following claims