CN112969388A - Container and method of forming a container - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an insulated container that may be configured to hold a quantity of liquid and that includes a tank body having: a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into the internal reservoir; and a second outer wall forming a housing. The opening may be sealed by a water outlet adapter having an internal passage extending between the internal reservoir and a water outlet opening, which may be smaller than the opening of the tank. The outlet opening may be sealed with an upper cap having a magnetic top surface. The upper cap may be selectively coupled to seal the outlet opening or may be magnetically coupled to a magnetic interface of an interface structure on the outlet adapter.

Description

Container and method of forming a container

Cross reference to related patent applications

The present application claims priority from U.S. patent application No.16/537,873 entitled "CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING a CONTAINER" (contact AND METHOD OF FORMING a CONTAINER) "filed on 12.8.2019, which is a continuation-in-part application OF U.S. application No.16/180,599 filed on 5.11.2018, which is a continuation-in-part application OF U.S. application No.15/786,163 filed on 17.10.7, which claims benefit AND priority from U.S. patent application No.62/409,242 filed on 17.10.17.2016 AND U.S. provisional patent application No.62/508,793 filed on 19.5.19.2017. The entire contents of the above-identified application are incorporated herein by reference for any and all non-limiting purposes.

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates generally to containers and, more particularly, to a drinking vessel container for drinkable beverages or food products.

Background

The container may be configured to store a quantity of liquid. The container may be filled with a hot or cold drinkable liquid, such as water, coffee, tea, a nonalcoholic beverage, or an alcoholic beverage such as beer. Such containers may be formed of a double-walled vacuum formed structure to provide insulating properties to help maintain the temperature of the liquid within the container.

Disclosure of Invention

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 to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In certain examples, the insulated container may be configured to hold a quantity of liquid. The insulated container may include a tank having first and second inner walls and a bottom portion, the first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving the liquid, the second outer wall and the bottom portion forming an outer shell of the tank. The bottom portion may form a second end configured to support the can on a surface.

The insulated container may include a spout adaptor configured to seal the opening of the canister and provide a resealable spout opening that is narrower than the opening of the canister to facilitate more efficient pouring of the contents of the internal reservoir of the canister into another container. In one example, the further container may be a cup formed as a lid which is removably coupled to the top of the outlet adaptor.

Drawings

The disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which like references indicate similar elements and in which:

fig. 1 depicts an isometric view of an insulated container according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 2 depicts another isometric view of the insulated container shown in fig. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 3 depicts another isometric view of the insulated container shown in fig. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 4 depicts an exploded isometric view of the container shown in fig. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 5 depicts a more detailed isometric view of a top portion of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 6 depicts a more detailed isometric view of a bottom of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 7 schematically depicts a cross-sectional isometric view of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 8 depicts an isometric view of a cap according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 9 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of the insulated container of fig. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 10A-10F depict steps of a process of molding thespout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 11 depicts an isometric view of an open adapter assembly configured to be removably coupled to an insulated container, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 12 depicts an exploded isometric view of the open adaptor assembly shown in fig. 11, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 13 depicts an isometric view of a plug structure according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 14 depicts a bottom view of an open adaptor according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 15A schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of a plug structure fully engaged with an open adaptor, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 15B schematically depicts another cross-sectional view of the plug structure in a partially uncoupled configuration with respect to the opening adapter, in accordance with one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 16 depicts an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of an insulated container, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 17 depicts another isometric view of the insulated container of fig. 16, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 18 depicts an isometric view of a spout adapter according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 19 depicts another isometric view of the spout adapter of fig. 18 in accordance with one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 20 depicts another isometric view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 from another orientation, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 21 depicts a plan view of the spout adaptor of fig. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 22 depicts another isometric view of the spout adaptor of fig. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 23 depicts a front view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18 according to one or more aspects described herein.

FIG. 24 depicts a cross-sectional view of the spout adapter of FIG. 18, according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 25 schematically depicts an isometric view of a spout adapter with an upper cap removed according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 26 depicts an isometric view of an upper cap according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 27 depicts an isometric view of a drawable gasket according to one or more aspects described herein.

Fig. 28 depicts another isometric view of a drawable gasket in accordance with one or more aspects described herein.

Moreover, it is to be understood that the figures may show the proportions of the various elements of the various examples; however, the disclosed examples are not limited to this particular ratio.

Detailed Description

In the following description of various examples, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration various examples in which aspects of the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be understood that other examples may be utilized and structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure.

Fig. 1 depicts an isometric view of an insulatedcontainer 100 according to one or more aspects described herein. In one example, thecontainer 100 may be configured to store a quantity of liquid. Thecontainer 100 may include acanister 102 that is removably coupled to aspout adapter 104 and acap 106. When thelid 106 is removed from thespout adapter 104, the lid may be configured to function as, for example, a cup into which a portion of the liquid stored in thetank 102 may be poured. In one example, can 102 may be generally cylindrical in shape, however, it is contemplated that can 102 may be implemented in any shape, such as a cubic shape, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Further, in many examples, can 102 may represent a bottom portion, base, or insulated base structure having a generally cylindrical shape.

Fig. 2 depicts another isometric view of the insulatedcontainer 100 shown in fig. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein. As depicted in fig. 2, thecover 106 is detached from theoutlet adaptor 104 to expose acap 108 that is removably coupled to atop surface 110 of theoutlet adaptor 104. As depicted in fig. 3, when thecap 108 is removed from theoutlet adapter 104, anoutlet opening 112 is exposed that extends through theoutlet adapter 104 into the cavity of thecanister 102. Accordingly, thecap 108 may be configured to removably couple to theoutlet opening 112 and seal (i.e., resealably seal) the outlet opening. Accordingly, in one example, outlet opening 112 provides a narrower opening than opening 158 of canister 102 (see, e.g., fig. 9), so when another container, such ascap 106, is detached fromoutlet adapter 104, more controlled/targeted manual pouring of the contents ofoutlet opening canister 102 into the other container. In one example, the outlet opening 112 of theoutlet adapter 104 is off-center on thetop surface 110 of theoutlet adapter 104. It is contemplated that theoutlet opening 112 may be positioned at any point on thetop surface 110, and may be off-center as depicted, or may be centered. In another example, theoutlet opening 112 may have a central axis (parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape of the outlet opening 112) that is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container 100 (i.e., the longitudinal axis may be parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape of the canister 102) and/or perpendicular to the plane of thetop surface 110 of theoutlet adapter 104. In another alternative example, the central axis of theoutlet opening 112 may be at a non-90 degree angle relative to thetop surface 110. In this regard, it is contemplated that any angle may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

In one embodiment, thecap 108 includes a magnetictop surface 111. The magnetictop surface 111 may include a polymer outer layer that covers the ferromagnetic structure (e.g., a metal sheet/other structural shape may be positioned below the magnetic top surface 111). In another embodiment, all or a portion of the outer surface of thecap 108 may be composed of one or more metals and/or alloys. Accordingly, the magnetictop surface 111 may comprise an external material that is ferromagnetic or itself magnetized. In another embodiment, the magnetictop surface 111 may comprise one or more polymers that are overmolded over the magnet structure (i.e., the magnetized metal/alloy may be positioned within thecap 108 when molded).

The term "magnetic" as used herein may refer to a material that is temporarily or "permanently" magnetized (e.g., a ferromagnetic material). Accordingly, the term "magnetic" may refer to a material (i.e., a surface or an object, etc.) that may be magnetically attracted to a magnet (i.e., a temporary magnet or a permanent magnet) having a magnetic field associated therewith. In one example, the magnetic material may be magnetized (i.e., may form a permanent magnet). In addition, various examples of magnetic materials may be used with the disclosure described herein, such as nickel, iron, cobalt, or alloys thereof, among others.

As depicted in fig. 3, when thecap 108 is detached from theoutlet opening 112, the cap may be magnetically coupled to theinterface surface 114 of theoutlet adapter 104. Similar to thetop surface 111 of thecap 108, theinterface 114 of thespout adaptor 104 may include a magnetic material. In one example, theinterface 114 may include one or more polymers overmolded over a magnetic element (e.g., a metal sheet, a foil, a wire, etc.). In another example, theinterface 114 may include a metallic outer surface or a magnetic outer surface.

It is contemplated that in one example, thecanister 102 andcap 106 may be constructed primarily of an alloy, such as steel, or a titanium alloy, and thespout adapter 104 andcap 108 may be constructed primarily of one or more polymers (with the exception of the magnetictop surface 111 andabutment surface 114, etc.). However, it is further contemplated that any of the elements described herein may be constructed from one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials, among others. In particular,container 100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, high impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and/or polypropylene, among others.

Fig. 4 depicts an exploded isometric view of thecontainer 100 according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, FIG. 4 depicts theoutlet adapter 104 removed from thecanister 102, as well as thecap 106 and thecap 108 removed from theoutlet adapter 104. In one embodiment, theoutlet adapter 104 may include a bottom threadedsurface 116 configured to removably couple to a threadedinner surface 118 of thecanister 102. Further, thespout adapter 104 may include a top threadedsurface 120 configured to be removably coupled to a threaded inner surface of thecap 106. Further, the threadedouter outlet surface 122 is configured to be removably coupled to a threadedinner surface 124 of thecap 108.

However, it is contemplated that in alternative embodiments, the previously described threaded surfaces may be reversed without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In this alternative embodiment, theoutlet adapter 104 may include a bottom threaded surface configured to be removably coupled to a threaded outer surface of thecanister 102, and theoutlet adapter 104 may include a top threaded surface configured to be removably coupled to a threaded outer surface of thecap 106. Further, the threaded inner outlet surface of theoutlet opening 112 may be configured to be removably coupled to the threaded outer surface of thecap 108.

It is contemplated that the threaded surfaces discussed herein may comprise any thread geometry, including any pitch, angle, length, etc., without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, any of the bottom threadedsurface 116, the threadedinner surface 118, the top threadedsurface 120, the threaded inner surface of thecap 106, the threaded outernozzle outlet surface 122, and/or the threadedinner surface 124 may be fully engaged with a corresponding mating element by rotating the elements relative to each other any number of times without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, two mating threaded elements ofelements 116, 118, 120, 122, and/or 124 can be fully engaged by rotation of about 1/4 full rotations, about 1/3 full rotations, about 1/full rotation, about 1 full rotation, about 2 full rotations, about 3 full rotations, at least 1 full rotation, or at least 5 full rotations, etc.

It is further contemplated that the removable coupling between one or more of thecanister 102, theoutlet adapter 104, thelid 106, and thecap 108 may include additional or alternative coupling mechanisms, such as clamping elements, tabs, bands, or interference fits, etc., without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 depicts a more detailed isometric view of a top of thespout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. Thespout adapter 104 includes a bottom threadedsurface 116 separated from a top threadedsurface 120 by agrip ring 126. In one embodiment, theinterface 114 is part of aninterface structure 128 extending from thegrip ring 126. In one embodiment,grip ring 126 is configured to be grasped by a user in order to couple or decoupleoutlet adapter 104 tocanister 102 and/orlid 106. Accordingly, in one example, theinterface structure 128 prevents or reduces slippage of a user's hand around thegrip ring 126 when a user applies a manual torque on thespout adapter 104 to couple or decouple it from thecanister 102 and/or thecap 106. It is further contemplated that thegrip ring 126 may include a plurality of docking structures in addition to thesingle docking structure 128 depicted in fig. 5 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Additionally,grip ring 126 may include one or more adhesive or rubberized materials, or surface textures such as knurls, configured to prevent or reduce slippage of a user's hand when the user's hand rotatesspout adapter 104 relative tocanister 102 and/orcap 106.

In one example, the outlet opening 112 of theoutlet adapter 104 provides access to anoutlet channel 130 that extends through the height of the outlet adapter 104 (generally parallel to direction 132) and up to abottom surface 134 of theoutlet adapter 104, as depicted in fig. 6. Fig. 7 schematically depicts a cross-sectional isometric view of thespout adapter 104, according to one or more aspects described herein. As depicted in fig. 7, theoutlet channel 130 may extend from theoutlet opening 112 all the way to thebottom surface 134. In the depicted embodiment, theoutlet channel 130 may have a substantiallyuniform diameter 136 across the entire length of theoutlet channel 130. However, it is contemplated that the outlet channel may have different diameters and sizes across the entire length of the channel extending between theoutlet opening 112 and thebottom surface 134.

In one embodiment, theoutlet adapter 104 may include aninternal cavity 138 extending around theoutlet channel 130. Thisinternal cavity 138 may be sealed by one or more manufacturing processes used to construct theoutlet adapter 104. Accordingly, in one example, theinterior cavity 138 may comprise a vacuum cavity to reduce heat transfer between thebottom surface 134 and thetop surface 111, and vice versa. Additionally or alternatively, it is contemplated that theinternal cavity 138 may be partially or completely filled with one or more foam or polymer materials to increase thermal resistance. In yet another example, one or more surfaces of theinternal cavity 138 may be coated with a reflective material to reduce heat transfer due to radiation.

In one example, a magnet or magnetic material may be positioned behind theinterface 114. Accordingly, in one embodiment, a magnet or magnetic material may be positioned within thecavity 140 within thedocking structure 128. It is contemplated that any coupling mechanism may be utilized to position the magnet or magnetic material within thecavity 140, including gluing, interference fit, clamping, screwing or riveting, and the like. In another example, the magnet or magnetic material may be overmolded within thedocking structure 128, and such that thecavity 140 represents the volume occupied by the overmolded magnet or magnetic material.

In one example, theoutlet adapter 104 may be integrally formed. In another example, thespout adapter 104 may be formed from two or more elements that are coupled together by another molding process, welding, gluing, interference fit, or one or more fasteners (rivets, tabs, screws, etc.). In one embodiment, thespout adapter 104 may be constructed from one or more polymers. However, it is contemplated that thespout adapter 104 may additionally or alternatively be constructed of one or more metals, alloys, ceramics, or fiber reinforced materials, among others. Theoutlet adapter 104 may be constructed by one or more injection molding processes. In one embodiment, theoutlet adapter 104 may be constructed using a multi-shot injection molding process (e.g., two-shot or three-shot, etc.). It is further contemplated that theoutlet adapter 104 may be constructed using additional or alternative processes including rotational molding, blow molding, compression molding, gas assist molding and/or casting, among others.

Fig. 8 depicts an isometric view of thecap 108 according to one or more aspects described herein. As previously described, thecap 108 may include a magnetictop surface 111. Accordingly, thecap 108 may be constructed of one or more polymer materials and such that the magnetictop surface 111 includes one or more polymers overmolded over the magnetic material.

In the depicted example, thecap 108 has a generally cylindrical shape. However, it is contemplated that additional or alternative shapes may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, thecap 108 may be cube shaped or the like. Thecap 108 includesgripping recesses 142a-c configured to reduce or prevent slippage of a user's fingers when a manual torque is applied to thecap 108 for the purpose of coupling or decoupling thecap 108 to the threadedouter nozzle surface 122 of theoutlet opening 112. It is contemplated that any number ofgripping recesses 142a-c may be utilized around the circumference of thecylindrical cap 108 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Further, thecap 108 may include additional or alternative structural elements configured to increase a user's grip on thecap 108. For example, the outercylindrical surface 144 of thecap 108 may include a tacky/gummy material configured to increase the gripping force of the user. Further, the outercylindrical surface 144 may include a series of corrugations or knurls.

Fig. 9 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view ofinsulated container 100, whereincap 108 is coupled to threadedouter nozzle surface 122,cap 106 is coupled to top threadedsurface 120 ofwater outlet adapter 104, and bottom threadedsurface 116 ofwater outlet adapter 104 is coupled to threadedinner surface 118 ofcan 102.

Canister 102 may include a firstinner wall 146 and a secondouter wall 148. A sealedvacuum chamber 150 may be formed between the firstinner wall 146 and the secondouter wall 148. This configuration may be utilized to reduce heat transfer between thereservoir 152 configured to receive a volume of liquid and theexternal environment 154 through the first and secondinner walls 146, 148. Accordingly, the sealedvacuum cavity 150 between the firstinner wall 146 and the secondouter wall 148 may be referred to as an insulated double-walled structure. Additionally, the firstinner wall 146 may have afirst end 156 defining anopening 158 extending into theinternal reservoir 152 to receive the quantity of liquid. Secondouter wall 148 may form an outer shell ofcanister 102. Secondouter wall 148 may be formed from aside wall 160 and abottom portion 162 that forms asecond end 164 to supportcanister 102 on a surface. Aseam 163 may be formed between the secondouter wall 148 and thebottom portion 162. In one example, thebottom portion 162 may be press fit onto the secondouter wall 148. Additionally, thebottom portion 162 may be welded to the secondouter wall 148. The weld may also be polished so that no seam appears on the bottom ofcan 102.

Bottom portion 162 may includedimples 166 used during vacuum forming. As depicted in fig. 9,bottom portion 162 may coverdimple 166 such thatdimple 166 is not visible to the user.Dimple 166 may generally resemble a dome shape. However, other suitable shapes for receiving the resin material during the manufacturing process are also contemplated, such as conical or frustoconical shapes.Dimple 166 may include acircular base 168 that converges to anopening 170 that extends into secondouter wall 148. As described below, theopening 170 may be sealed by a resin (not shown). During the formation of the vacuum between the firstinner wall 146 and the secondouter wall 148, the resin may seal theopening 170 to provide a sealedvacuum cavity 150 between the firstinner wall 146 and the secondouter wall 148, thereby forming an insulated double-walled structure.

In an alternative example,dimple 166 may be covered by a correspondingly shaped disc (not shown) such thatdimple 166 is not visible to the user. Thecircular base 168 may be covered by a disc, which may be formed of the same material as the secondouter wall 148 and the firstinner wall 146. For example, the firstinner wall 146, the secondouter wall 148, and the disks may be formed of titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, or other metals or alloys. However, other materials and methods suitable for coveringdimple 166 are contemplated, as discussed herein and as discussed in U.S. application No.62/237,419, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Canister 102 may be constructed from one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber-reinforced materials. Additionally, can 102 can be constructed using one or more hot or cold working processes (e.g., stamping, casting, molding, drilling, grinding, forging, etc.). In one embodiment,canister 102 may be constructed using stainless steel. In a particular example, can 102 may be formed substantially from 304 stainless steel or a titanium alloy. Additionally, one or more cold working processes used to form the geometry ofcan 102 can result incan 102 being magnetic (can be attracted to a magnet).

In one example,reservoir 152 ofcanister 102 may have an internal volume of 532ml (18 fluid ounces). In another example, thereservoir 152 may have an internal volume ranging between 500ml and 550ml (16.9 fluid ounces and 18.6 fluid ounces) or between 1000ml and 1900ml (33.8 fluid ounces and 64.2 fluid ounces). In yet another example, thereservoir 152 may have an internal volume of at least 100ml (3.4 fluid ounces), at least 150ml (5.1 fluid ounces), at least 200ml (6.8 fluid ounces), at least 400ml (13.5 fluid ounces), at least 500ml (16.9 fluid ounces), or at least 1000ml (33.8 fluid ounces). Opening 158 incanister 102 may have an opening diameter of 64.8 mm. In another embodiment, theopening 158 may have an opening diameter of 60mm and/or 70mm or therebetween. Thereservoir 152 may have aninner diameter 153 and aheight 155 configured to receive a standard size 355ml (12 fluid ounce) beverage can (aluminum can) (a standard 355ml beverage can having an outer diameter of about 66mm and a height of about 122.7 mm). Accordingly, theinner diameter 153 may measure at least 66mm, or between 50mm and 80 mm. Theheight 155 may measure at least 122.7mm, or between 110mm and 140 mm.

Additional or alternative methods of insulating thecontainer 100 are also contemplated. For example, thecavity 150 between the firstinner wall 146 and theouter wall 148 may be filled with various insulating materials exhibiting low thermal conductivity. Accordingly, in certain examples, thecavity 150 may be filled or partially filled with air to form an air pocket for thermal insulation, or may be filled or partially filled with a bulk material such as a polymeric material or a polymeric foam material. In one particular example, thecavity 150 may be filled or partially filled with an insulating foam, such as polystyrene. However, additional or alternative insulating materials may be utilized to fill or partially fill thecavity 150 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Further, the thickness of thecavity 150 may be embodied in any dimensional value without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, the interior surface of one or more of the firstinterior wall 146 or the secondexterior wall 148 of thecontainer 100 may include a silver plated surface, a copper plated surface, or be covered with a thin aluminum foil configured to reduce heat transfer due to radiation.

In one example, thecover 106 may be formed from one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber reinforced materials, among others. Further, thecover 106 may be formed using one or more injection molding or other manufacturing processes described herein. Cover 106 may comprise a solid structure or may comprise a double-walled structure similar tocanister 102 having aninner wall 172, anouter wall 174, and acavity 176 therebetween. It is also contemplated that thelid 106 may be insulated such that thecavity 176 is a vacuum cavity constructed using the techniques described herein.

In one example,canister 102 includesshoulder region 182. Accordingly,canister 102 may have anouter diameter 184 that is larger than anouter diameter 186 ofoutlet adapter 104. Accordingly,outer wall 148 ofcanister 102 may taper alongshoulder region 182 betweenpoints 188 and 190. In one example,shoulder region 182 may improve heat transfer performance (reduce heat transfer rate) ofcanister 102. In particular, theshoulder region 182 may include insulation having a lower thermal conductivity (higher thermal resistance/insulation) than the lid of thespout adapter 104 that seals theopening 158.

It is contemplated thatoutlet adapter 104 may include alower gasket 178 configured to seal opening 158 ofcanister 102 whenoutlet adapter 104 is removably coupled thereto. Additionally, theoutlet adapter 180 may include an upper gasket configured to resealably seal the cover over the outlet adapter when thecover 106 is coupled to theoutlet adapter 104.

Fig. 10A-10F depict steps of a process of molding thespout adapter 104 according to one or more aspects described herein. As previously mentioned, the spout adapter may be constructed of one or more polymers and molded using a multi-shot injection molding process or the like. Accordingly, in one example, fig. 10A depicts the intermediate wateroutlet adapter structure 1002 after a first shot of polymer injection molding. The intermediateoutlet adaptor structure 1002 includes a top threadedsection 1004 and a bottom threadedsection 1006 which will form the top threadedsurface 120 and the bottom threadedsurface 116, respectively, when the process of forming theoutlet adaptor 104 is completed. In one embodiment, the intermediate wateroutlet adapter structure 1002 comprises a completetop surface 110 and a water outlet opening 112 having a threaded outerwater outlet surface 122 and awater outlet channel 130.

Fig. 10B depicts the second intermediate wateroutlet adapter structure 1010 after a second shot of injection molding. The second intermediateoutlet adapter structure 1010 includes a gripring base structure 1112 that extends around the circumference of the second intermediateoutlet adapter structure 1010 and forms an underlying structural support surface for a third shot that forms the overmolding of thegrip ring 126, as described with reference to fig. 10C. Additionally, the second intermediate wateroutlet adapter structure 1010 comprises ahandle base structure 1114 forming an underlying structural support surface for a third shot of overmolding forming thedocking structure 128. In addition, thehandle base structure 1114 includes aplate bracket 1116 that, in one embodiment, is configured to hold themagnetic plate 1118 in a fixed position on thesurface 1120 prior to overmolding to form theinterface 114. In addition, theplate bracket 1116 may include a clamping element configured to hold themagnetic plate 1118 in an interference fit prior to overmolding by a third shot of injection molding. However, it is contemplated that theplate bracket 1116 may utilize additional or alternative elements to retain themagnetic plate 1118, including gluing, or the use of one or more fasteners, etc.

Fig. 10C depicts a third intermediate wateroutlet adapter structure 1020 after a third shot of polymer injection molding. In particular, the third shot of polymer injection molding is configured to overmold the gripring base structure 1112 and thehandle base structure 1114 to form thegrip ring 126 and theinterface structure 128 with theinterface surface 114, as previously described. However, it is also contemplated that the gripring base structure 1112 may be formed separately from the threads and threaded and glued in place on thespout adapter structure 1010.

FIG. 10D depicts a bottom view of the third intermediateoutlet adapter structure 1020 of FIG. 10C. In particular, fig. 10D depicts theopening 1022 into the cavity (i.e., thecavity 138 depicted in fig. 7) prior to forming thebottom surface 134 of thespout adapter 104. Accordingly,foam 1024 may be injected into the cavity, as depicted in fig. 10D, to partially or completely fill the cavity, thereby increasing the thermal resistance of thefiller outlet adapter 104 once completed. It is contemplated that thefoam 1024 may include any polymer foam material without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Fig. 10E depicts a fourth intermediateoutlet adapter structure 1030 having alower cap 1032 positioned to cover theopening 1022, as previously described with respect to fig. 10E. In one example, thelower cap 1032 may be formed by a fourth shot of a polymer injection molding process (alternatively referred to as the first shot of the process used to mold the bottom surface 134).

Fig. 10F depicts the completedoutlet adapter 104 after the fifth shot of the injection molding process (alternatively referred to as the second shot of the process for molding the bottom surface 134). As depicted, theseal member 1042 may be molded using a fifth shot of injection molding that seals the opening 1022 (as previously described with respect to fig. 10E) and forms thebottom surface 134 of the completedoutlet adapter 104.

Fig. 11 depicts an isometric view of anopen adaptor assembly 1100 configured to be removably coupled to an insulated container, according to one or more aspects described herein. In one example, the openingadapter assembly 1100 may be configured to be removably coupled to an insulated container can/bottle 102, as previously described in these publications. Fig. 12 depicts an exploded isometric view of theopen adaptor assembly 1100 shown in fig. 11, according to one or more aspects described herein. In one example, theassembly 1100 includes acover 1202. Thecover 1202 may be similar to thecover 106. Further, thecover 1202 may be configured to be removably coupled to theopening adapter 1204. In one example, theopen adapter 1204 can have a generally cylindrical geometry with an external top threadedsurface 1220 configured to engage with internal threads of thecap 1202. Additionally,open adaptor 1204 may include an external bottom threadedsurface 1222 configured to engage a threaded inner surface of a canister, such assurface 118 ofcanister 102.Upper gasket 1208 andlower gasket 1210 can be configured to seal the opening ofcan 102 when external bottom threadedsurface 1222 is removably coupled to the opening of can. Further, theupper gasket 1208 and thelower gasket 1210 may include any gasket geometry and/or material without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Grip ring 1206 may extend around the circumference ofopen adapter 1204. Thegrip ring 1206 may be spaced between the outer top threadedsurface 1220 and the outer bottom threadedsurface 1222. In one example, thegrip ring 1206 may be integrally molded with the cylindrical structure of theopening adapter 1204. In another example, thegrip ring 1206 may be formed separately and rigidly coupled to the cylindrical structure of theopening adapter 1204. For example, thegrip ring 1206 may be injection molded as a separate element and then coupled to theopening adapter 1204 by gluing, welding, and/or interference fit, etc. In another example, thegrip ring 1206 may be overmolded onto theopening adapter 1204.

Theopen adaptor 1204 may include atop opening 1224 configured to receive theplug structure 1212. Theplug structure 1212 may include abottom portion 1216 having a generally cylindrical sidewall and atop portion 1214 rigidly coupled thereto. In one example, thebottom portion 1216 can be spin welded to thetop portion 1214, and the like. Fig. 13 depicts another isometric view of aplug structure 1212 according to one or more aspects described herein. In one embodiment, the generally cylindrical sidewall of thebottom portion 1216 of theplug structure 1212 may include a threadedouter surface 1302 configured to removably couple to an inner threadedsurface 1218 of theopening adapter 1204. In one example, theplug structure 1212 can be configured to resealably seal thetop opening 1224 of theopen adaptor 1204 when the threadedouter surface 1302 is engaged with the interior threadedsurface 1218 of theopen adaptor 1204. Further, thetop portion 1214 may be configured to extend beyond the sidewall of thebottom portion 1216 in a radial direction to form thesealing surface 1304. The sealingsurface 1304 may be configured to abut a top lip of theaperture adapter 1204 at thetop opening 1224. Accordingly, the sealingsurface 1304 may comprise a gasket, and this gasket may have any geometry (e.g., c-shaped gasket, etc.) and may be constructed of any material without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Theplug structure 1212 may include ahandle 1306 rigidly coupled to atop portion 1214. Thehandle 1306 may extend across a diameter of thetop portion 1214 and may be configured for manual actuation of the threaded connection between theplug structure 1212 and theopen adapter 1204 and for manual insertion/removal of theplug structure 1212. Theplug structure 1212 may also include one or moreexternal channels 1308. In one particular example, theplug structure 1212 can include threeouter channels 1308 equally spaced around the circumference of the outer sidewall of thebottom portion 1216 of theplug structure 1212. However, it is contemplated that any number ofexternal channels 1308 may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Theouter channel 1308 can be configured to extend between achannel top edge 1310 and achannel bottom edge 1312. In one embodiment, the depth of the outer channel 1308 (e.g., the depth in a radial direction relative to the generally cylindrical geometry of the outer sidewall of thebottom portion 1216 of the plug structure 1212) may be uniform along the longitudinal length of the outer channel 1308 (e.g., in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical geometry of thebottom portion 1216 of the plug structure 1212). In another embodiment, the depth of theouter channel 1308 may be non-uniform and may transition from a first depth to a second depth less than the first depth along thechannel transition region 1314. In certain examples,outer channel 1308 can be configured to provide partial or full gas pressure relief/equalization between the external environment and the interior compartment ofcanister 102 to whichopening adapter 1204 is removably coupled.

In one example, theplug structure 1212 may include an internal cavity partially or completely filled with an insulating material, such as foam (e.g., expanded polystyrene, etc.), and/or may include a vacuum cavity configured to reduce heat transfer therethrough.

Additionally, theplug structure 1212 may additionally include aretention tab 1316. As depicted, theplug structure 1212 may include threeretention tabs 1316 equally spaced around the circumference of thebase 1318 of theplug structure 1212. However, it is contemplated that any number ofretention tabs 1316 may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one example, the retention tab 1360 may include a flexure (e.g., one or more of thelongitudinal surfaces 1322 and/or theradial surfaces 1320 may be configured to deform) that is configured to flex between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration. As depicted in fig. 13, theretention tab 1316 is in an expanded configuration.

In one example, theretention tab 1316 may be configured to limit the extent to which theplug structure 1212 may be detached from thesplit adapter 1204 when the threadedouter surface 1302 is decoupled from the inner threadedsurface 1218 of thesplit adapter 1204. In particular, theretention tab 1316 may be configured to abut a retention surface of theaperture adapter 1204 when in the expanded configuration. Fig. 14 depicts a bottom view of theopen adaptor 1204, according to one or more aspects described herein. In one embodiment, theretention tab 1316 may be configured to abut theretention ridge surface 1402 of theaperture adapter 1204 when in the expanded configuration.

Fig. 15A schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of theplug structure 1212 when fully engaged with theopening adapter 1204. In particular, fig. 15A schematically depicts a threadedouter surface 1302 of aplug structure 1212 coupled to an inner threadedsurface 1218 of aport adapter 1204. Further, when in this fully engaged configuration depicted, theretention tab 1316 may be spaced apart from theretention ridge surface 1402 of theaperture adapter 1204. Fig. 15B schematically depicts another cross-sectional view of theplug structure 1212 in a partially uncoupled configuration with respect to theopening adapter 1204. Accordingly, as depicted in fig. 15B, the threadedouter surface 1302 of theplug structure 1212 can be decoupled from the inner threadedsurface 1218 of theopening adapter 1204. However, theplug structure 1212 is prevented from being completely removed from theaperture adapter 1204 because theretention tab 1316 abuts theretention ridge surface 1402 of theaperture adapter 1204. Advantageously, such partial decoupling may allowtop opening 1224 to be unsealed and, in one example, the contents ofcan 102 to be poured therefrom without requiringplug structure 1212 to be completely removed from openingadapter 1204. Further advantageously, this function may allow for one-handed actuation of the threaded connection between theopening adapter 1204 and theplug structure 1212, as well as pouring out the contents of thecanister 102, without requiring theplug structure 1212 to be completely removed and held in the user's other hand, or placed on an external surface.

To completely remove theplug structure 1212 from theaperture adapter 1204, a manual disengagement force may be applied to cause theretention tab 1316 to transition from the expanded configuration depicted in fig. 15B to a compressed configuration that allows theretention tab 1316 to move past theretention ridge surface 1402. In one example, this manual disengagement force may be applied in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical structure of thebottom portion 1216. It is contemplated that any disengagement force may be utilized based on the particular geometry, material, etc. of theretention tab 1316 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Additionally or alternatively, the retention tabs 1360 may be configured to abut one or more additional or alternative surfaces of theopen adapter 1204 when in the expanded configuration, such as thebase surface 1502, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

It is contemplated that the structure of theopen adaptor assembly 1100 may be constructed of any material. For example, one or more of the elements may be constructed of one or more polymers, metals, alloys, composites, ceramics, or wood without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In particular, theopen adaptor assembly 1100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, high impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, and/or polypropylene, among others. It is further contemplated that any method of manufacture may be utilized to construct the elements of theopen adaptor assembly 1100 without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In certain examples, injection molding, blow molding, casting, rotational molding, compression molding, gas-assisted molding, thermoforming or foam molding, welding (e.g., spin welding), gluing, or the use of fasteners (e.g., rivets, staples, screws, etc.), and the like, may be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Additionally, it is contemplated that the elements of the depicted and described openingadapter assembly 1100 can be configured in any dimensional value without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, for example, the described threads (e.g., threads of outer threadedsurface 1302, inner threadedsurface 1218, outer top threadedsurface 1220, and/or outer bottom threaded surface 1222) can be configured in any thread geometry without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Fig. 16 depicts an isometric view of an alternative embodiment of aninsulated container 1600 in accordance with one or more aspects described herein. In the depicted example of fig. 16, theinsulated container 1600 includes alower cap structure 1602 coupled to anupper cap 1604 and acanister 1606. In one embodiment,canister 1606 may be similar tocanister 102. Accordingly,canister 1606 may include similar elements ascanister 102, and may be constructed using similar materials and/or processes.Canister 1606 may include an insulated double-walled structure.Canister 1606 may additionally include a narrowed, generally cylindrical geometry. However, as discussed with respect tocanister 102,canister 1606 may have a regular cylindrical geometry or an alternative geometry without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. As depicted in fig. 16, theupper cap 1604 is detachably coupled to thelower cap structure 1602. Further, theupper cap 1604 may be similar to thecap 108, as previously described in this disclosure. As such, theupper cap 1604 may include a magnetictop surface 1608, which may be configured similarly to the magnetictop surface 111 of thecap 108.

Fig. 17 depicts another isometric view of aninsulated container 1600 according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, fig. 17 depicts anupper cap 1604 magnetically coupled to adocking structure 1610 of alower cap structure 1602. Accordingly, thedocking structure 1610 may be similar to thedocking structure 128, as previously described with respect to thespout adapter 104. In one example, the combination of thelower cap structure 1602 and theupper cap 1604, which may also be referred to as aspout adapter 1601, is configured to provide aspout 1612 with a smaller opening than the opening of thecanister 1606.

Fig. 18 depicts an isometric view of thespout adapter 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. Fig. 18 depicts anupper cap 1604 removably coupled to a water outlet 1612 (not shown). Further, fig. 18 depicts a lower threadedsidewall 1614 of thelower cap structure 1602, which is configured to be received by a threaded sidewall of a can (such as the threadedinner surface 118 of the can 102). As depicted,upper cap 1604 includes a plurality of gripping elements spaced around an outercylindrical sidewall 1618 ofupper cap 1604. These gripping elements are collectively labeled aselement 1616, and it is contemplated that any number of these elements may be spaced around the outercylindrical sidewall 1618 of theupper cap 1604 without departing from the scope of this disclosure. In one limitation, thegripping element 1616 may be similar to thegripping recesses 142a-c described with respect to thecap 108. Additionally, theupper cap 1604 may be implemented with a rounded/curved surface 1620 that is spaced between the outercylindrical sidewall 1618 and the magnetictop surface 1608. Further, it is contemplated thatsurface 1620 may have any radius of curvature.

Fig. 19 depicts another isometric view of thespout adapter 1601. In fig. 19, theupper cap 1604 is depicted as magnetically coupled to thedocking structure 1610 such that thewater outlet 1612 is uncovered and visible.

Fig. 20A depicts another isometric view of thespout adapter 1601 from a different orientation that makes thedocking structure 1610 more clearly visible. Accordingly, thedocking structure 1610 includes amagnetic docking surface 1622.

Themagnetic docking surface 1622 may be similar to themagnetic docking surface 114, as previously described. Additionally, thedocking structure 1610 may include atop surface 1624 that is sloped between themagnetic docking surface 1622 and thewater outlet 1612. Additionally, thetop surface 1624 of thedocking structure 1610 is spaced apart from thetop surface 1626 of thelower cap structure 1602. Theabutment surface 1622 projects from the outer periphery 1627 of thetop surface 1626. In one example,abutment surface 1626 is positioned at a distance from the center oflower cap structure 1602 that is equal to or greater than the maximum outer radius ofcanister 1606.

Fig. 20B depicts a plan view of thespout adapter 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. As depicted, thedocking structure 1610 may taper from afirst width 1611 at the intersection of thedocking structure 1610 and thecollar surface 1630 of thespout adapter 1601 to asecond width 1613 at thedocking interface 1622 that is less than thefirst width 1613. As such, thedocking structure 1610 may taper in at least two planes.

Fig. 22 depicts another isometric view of thespout adapter 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. In particular, fig. 22 depicts theoutlet adapter 1601 without theupper cap 1604. Fig. 22 also depicts the upper threaded sidewall 1628 of theoutlet 1612. Accordingly, the lower threadedsidewall 1614 and the upper threaded sidewall 1628 can be implemented in any thread geometry similar to any other threaded surface discussed throughout this disclosure. Additionally, theoutlet adapter 1601 includes acollar surface 1630 spaced between theoutlet 1612 and thetop surface 1626 of thelower cap structure 1602. Thiscollar surface 1630 extends around the circumference of theoutlet 1612 and, in one embodiment, provides a flat surface that can abut theupper cap 1604 when removably coupled to the upper threadedsidewall 1628.

Fig. 23 depicts a front view of thespout adapter 1601, wherein theupper cap 1604 is magnetically coupled to thedocking structure 1610. In the depicted example, thetop surface 1626 of thelower cap structure 1602 has a geometry that is sloped between thewater outlet 1612 and the roundedouter edge 1632 of thetop surface 1626. More specifically, thetop surface 1626 of thelower cap structure 1602 extends between anouter surface 1630 and anouter edge 1632. Fig. 23 further depicts alower washer 1634 extending around the first end of the lower threadedsidewall 1614. Thelower gasket 1634 includes one or moreair hole structures 1638 spaced around the circumference of thelower gasket 1634. In one embodiment,air vent structure 1638 is configured to provide a pressure relief mechanism and allow gas to pass betweencanister 1606 and the outside environment. It is contemplated that any number ofair hole structures 1638 may be spaced around thelower gasket 1634. In one particular embodiment, thelower gasket 1634 includes fourair hole structures 1638 that are spaced approximately equally around the circumference of thelower gasket 1634.

Thespout adapter 1601 may additionally include anupper gasket 1642 extending around asecond end 1644 of the lower threadedsidewall 1614. Accordingly, bothlower gaskets 1634 of theupper gasket 1642 can resealably seal the opening of thecanister 1606.

Thecentral axis 1640 corresponds to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical geometry of theoutlet adapter 1601. In one example, themagnetic docking surface 1622 is generally parallel to acentral axis 1640 of thelower cap structure 1602.

Fig. 24 schematically depicts a cross-sectional view of aspout adapter 1601 according to one or more aspects described herein. Fig. 24 schematically depicts aninternal channel 1650 ofoutlet adapter 1601 extending between anoutlet opening 1656 at the top ofoutlet adapter 1601 and atank opening 1658 at the bottom ofoutlet adapter 1601, configured to open into the internal cavity oftank 1606. In the depicted embodiment, theinternal passage 1650 generally conforms to the external geometry of thelower cap structure 1602. In alternative embodiments,internal passageway 1650 may be implemented as a generally cylindrical passageway extending betweenoutlet opening 1656 andtank opening 1658, among other geometries. Fig. 24 also depictsmagnetic elements 1660 and 1662 that are encased in thedocking structures 1610 of theupper cap 1604 andlower cap structure 1602, respectively.Magnetic elements 1660 and 1662 may be permanent magnets or may be ferromagnetic structures that are magnetically attracted to magnets. It is contemplated thatmagnetic elements 1660 and 1662 can be implemented in any geometric configuration. In a particular example,magnetic element 1660 is a permanent magnet andmagnetic element 1662 is a magnetic plate. In another embodiment,magnetic element 1662 is a permanent magnet andmagnetic element 1660 is a magnetic plate. In yet another example,magnetic elements 1660 and 1662 are both permanent magnets.

Fig. 24 depicts anupper cap 1604 coupled to awater outlet 1612. In particular, fig. 24 depicts an upper threaded sidewall 1628 removably coupled to an internally threaded sidewall 1670 of theupper cap 1604. Theupper cap 1604 may additionally include acap gasket 1652 that extends around an inner circumference at the top of theupper cap 1604 and seals theupper cap 1604 against thewater outlet 1612.

It is contemplated that theoutlet adapter 1601 may be manufactured using any combination of the processes and materials described throughout this disclosure. For example, each oflower cap structure 1602 andupper cap 1604 may be formed by a multi-shot injection molding process that encapsulatesmagnetic elements 1660 and 1662.

Fig. 25 schematically depicts an isometric view of theoutlet adapter 1601 with theupper cap 1604 removed. Also depicted is adrawable gasket 2502 configured to be positioned within theupper cap 1604 to form a seal between thewater outlet 1612 and theupper cap 1604. Thedrawable gasket 2502 is configured to be removable from theupper cap 1604 to allow theupper cap 1604 and/orgasket 2502 to be cleaned.

Fig. 26 depicts an isometric bottom view of theupper cap 1604. As shown, theupper cap 1604 includes an internally threadedsidewall 1670. Thedrawable gasket 2502 is configured to be retained within theupper cap 1604. In one example, thepullout gasket 2502 can be held within theupper cap 1604 by an interference fit such that the outer diameter of the pullout gasket 2504 is slightly larger than the inner diameter of theupper cap 1604. Additionally or alternatively, thedrawable gasket 2502 may be retained within theupper cap 1604 by one or more threads retained by the internally threadedsidewall 1670. In one example, thedrawable gasket 2502 is formed of a deformable material such that it can be deformed so as to be positioned within theupper cap 1604 as depicted. It is contemplated that any polymer/elastomeric material may be used to form thedrawable gasket 2502. In some examples, thedrawable gasket 2502 may be formed of a single material or combination of materials, including one or more of silicone rubber, neoprene rubber, Ethylene Propylene (EPM) rubber, or Ethylene Propylene Diene (EPDM) rubber, or nitrile rubber, among others. As depicted in fig. 26, thedrawable gasket 2502 may be positioned within theupper cap 1604 using the depictedgasket grip 2602. Thewasher grip 2602 acts as a manually graspable member. Thegasket grip 2602 may be connected to asealing surface 2604 of thedrawable gasket 2502, whereby thesealing surface 2604 may be configured to abut and form a seal against thewater outlet 1612.

Fig. 27 depicts a first isometric view of thedrawable gasket 2502, and fig. 28 depicts a second isometric view of the drawable gasket. As depicted, thedrawable gasket 2502 includes anouter ring structure 2701 that includes asealing surface 2604. An outercylindrical surface 2703 of theouter ring structure 2701 can be configured to abut/intersect the internally threaded sidewall 1670 of theupper cap 1604. Theinner ring structure 2702 forms a sidewall that extends below the sealingsurface 2604 and provides rigidity to thedrawable gasket 2502. Thewasher grip 2602 is coupled to theinner ring structure 2702 and extends partially across the diameter of thedrawable washer 2502 such that the ends (2704a, 2704b) of thegrip 2602 intersect the outer sidewall of theinner ring structure 2702. In one example, a top edge of thegrip 2602 is substantially flush with abottom surface 2708 of theinner ring structure 2702.

In one example, an insulated container formed from a material may include a can body having: a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; and a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the tank. The second outer wall may include a second end configured to support the tank on a surface. The canister may further include a sealed vacuum chamber forming an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulated container may further include a spout adapter having a spout channel extending through the height of the spout adapter between the bottom surface of the spout adapter and a spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter. The outlet opening is sealed with a cap having a magnetic top surface configured to magnetically couple to an abutment surface on a grip ring extending around a circumference of the outlet adapter between the top and bottom threaded surfaces. The bottom threaded surface is configured to resealably seal the outlet adapter to the opening of the canister, and the top threaded surface is configured to removably couple the outlet adapter to the lid.

In another aspect, an insulated container may include a can body having: a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; and a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the tank. The second outer wall may include a second end configured to support the tank on a surface. The canister may further include a sealed vacuum chamber forming an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulated container may also include an open adaptor having an external bottom threaded surface to removably couple to and seal the opening of the tank. The opening adapter may also have an internal threaded surface, an external top threaded surface, and a grip ring positioned between the external top threaded surface and the external bottom threaded surface. The insulated container may also include a plug structure having a generally cylindrical top portion and a generally cylindrical bottom portion. The plug structure may further include a threaded outer surface configured to be removably coupled to the internal threaded surface of the opening adapter. The plug structure may also have a handle rigidly coupled to the top portion, and a retention tab rigidly/flexibly coupled to the bottom portion of the plug structure. Further, the outer channel may extend between a channel top edge and a channel bottom edge of the plug structure. Additionally, the insulated container may include a cap configured to be removably coupled to the external top threaded surface of the opening adapter.

In another aspect, an insulated container may include a can body having: a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal reservoir configured to receive a liquid. The tank may further include a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the tank, wherein the second outer wall has a second end configured to support the tank on a surface. The canister may have a sealed vacuum chamber forming an insulated double wall structure between a first inner wall and a second outer wall. The insulated container may further include a lower cap structure having a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably couple to and seal the opening of the can body; the lower cap structure may also have a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and the outlet, wherein the outlet further has an upper threaded sidewall. The lower cap structure may include an abutment structure protruding from the top surface and having a magnetic abutment surface. The insulated container may also include an upper cap having a magnetic top surface and a threaded inner sidewall, wherein the upper cap is configured to be removably coupled to the water outlet and the docking surface.

In one embodiment, the magnetic abutment surface of the spout adaptor is substantially parallel to the central axis of the lower cap structure.

In one embodiment, the spout adapter further comprises a lower gasket extending around the first end of the lower threaded sidewall and an upper gasket extending around the second end of the lower threaded sidewall.

In another embodiment, the lower gasket includes an air hole structure.

The docking structure of the outlet adaptor may further comprise a top surface inclined between the outlet and the magnetic docking surface.

The insulated container may further include a collar surface between the water outlet and the top surface of the lower cap structure. The rim surface may extend around the circumference of the outlet.

The abutment structure of the lower cap may taper from a first width at the intersection of the abutment structure and the collar surface to a second width at the magnetic abutment surface, the second width being less than the first width.

The top surface of the docking structure may be spaced apart from the top surface of the lower cap structure.

The docking structure may enclose the magnetic plate.

The top surface of the lower cap structure may have a geometry that is sloped between the water outlet and the rounded outer edge of the top surface.

In another aspect, the outlet adaptor may include a lower cap structure. The lower cap structure may additionally include a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably couple to and seal the opening of the can. The lower cap structure may additionally include a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and the outlet, wherein the outlet further includes an upper threaded sidewall. The lower cap structure may also include an abutment structure protruding from the top surface and having a magnetic abutment surface. Additionally, the spout adapter (below) may include an upper cap with a magnetic top surface and a threaded inner sidewall. The upper cap may be configured to be removably coupled to the water outlet and the magnetic interface.

In another aspect, an insulated container may include a can body having: a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal reservoir configured to receive a liquid. The tank may further include a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the tank, wherein the second outer wall has a second end configured to support the tank on a surface. The canister may have a sealed vacuum chamber forming an insulated double wall structure between a first inner wall and a second outer wall. The insulated container may further include a lower cap structure having a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably couple to and seal the opening of the can body; the lower cap structure may also have a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and the outlet, wherein the outlet further has an upper threaded sidewall. The lower cap structure may include an abutment structure protruding from the top surface and having a magnetic abutment surface. The insulated container may further include an upper cap having a drawable gasket configured to be removably coupled within the upper cap, and a magnetic top surface and a threaded inner sidewall, wherein the upper cap is configured to be removably coupled to the water outlet and the interface.

The drawable gasket may additionally include an outer ring structure configured to abut and be retained by the threaded inner sidewall of the upper cap and having a sealing surface configured to abut the outlet. The drawable gasket may additionally comprise: an inner ring structure coupled to and concentric with the outer ring structure, wherein the inner ring structure forms a sidewall extending below the sealing surface; and a gasket-gripping structure coupled to the inner ring structure, the gasket-gripping structure extending at least partially across a diameter of the inner ring structure.

The invention is disclosed above and in the accompanying drawings with reference to a variety of examples. The purpose served by the disclosure, however, is to provide an example of the various features and concepts related to the disclosure, not to limit the scope of the disclosure. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the examples described above without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

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1.一种隔热容器，所述隔热容器包括：1. A thermally insulated container comprising:罐体，所述罐体进一步包括：Tank, the tank further comprises:第一内壁，所述第一内壁具有第一端部，所述第一端部带有螺纹侧壁和延伸至用于接纳液体的内部储存器中的开口；a first inner wall having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid;第二外壁，所述第二外壁形成所述罐体的外壳，所述第二外壁具有第二端部，所述第二端部构造成将所述罐体支撑在表面上；a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister, the second outer wall having a second end configured to support the canister on a surface;密封的真空腔体，所述密封的真空腔体在所述第一内壁和所述第二外壁之间形成隔热的双壁结构；a sealed vacuum chamber, the sealed vacuum chamber forms an insulated double-wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall;下盖帽结构，所述下盖帽结构进一步包括：A lower cap structure, the lower cap structure further comprises:下螺纹侧壁，所述下螺纹侧壁构造成可拆卸地联接至所述罐体的所述开口并且密封所述罐体的所述开口；a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably couple to and seal the opening of the canister;顶部表面，所述顶部表面在所述下螺纹侧壁与出水口之间延伸，所述出水口进一步包括上螺纹侧壁；a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and a water outlet, the water outlet further comprising an upper threaded sidewall;对接结构，所述对接结构从所述顶部表面突出，具有磁性对接面面；以及a docking structure projecting from the top surface and having a magnetic docking surface; and上盖帽，所述上盖帽进一步包括：an upper cap, the upper cap further comprising:可拉拔的垫圈，所述可拉拔的垫圈构造成可拆卸地联接在所述上盖帽内；a pull-out gasket configured to be removably coupled within the upper cap;磁性顶部表面和螺纹内侧壁，其中所述上盖帽构造成可拆卸地联接至所述出水口或所述磁性对接面。A magnetic top surface and a threaded inner side wall, wherein the upper cap is configured to be removably coupled to the water outlet or the magnetic interface.2.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其中所述可拉拔的垫圈进一步包括：2. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the pullable gasket further comprises:外环结构，所述外环结构构造成邻接所述螺纹内侧壁且通过所述螺纹内侧壁被保持并具有构造成邻接所述出水口的密封表面；an outer ring structure configured to abut and be retained by the threaded inner sidewall and having a sealing surface configured to abut the water outlet;内环结构，所述内环结构与所述外环结构联接并与之同心，所述内环结构形成在所述密封表面下方延伸的侧壁；以及an inner ring structure coupled to and concentric with the outer ring structure, the inner ring structure forming a sidewall extending below the sealing surface; and垫圈握持结构，所述垫圈握持结构联接至所述内环结构并且至少部分地跨所述内环结构的直径延伸。A gasket gripping structure is coupled to the inner ring structure and extends at least partially across a diameter of the inner ring structure.3.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其中所述磁性对接面大体平行于所述下盖帽结构的中心轴线。3. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the magnetic abutment surface is generally parallel to the central axis of the lower cap structure.4.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其进一步包括：4. The insulated container of claim 1, further comprising:下垫圈，所述下垫圈围绕所述下螺纹侧壁的第一端部延伸，其中所述下垫圈包括气孔；以及a lower gasket extending around the first end of the lower threaded sidewall, wherein the lower gasket includes an air hole; and上垫圈，所述上垫圈围绕所述下螺纹侧壁的第二端部延伸。an upper washer extending around the second end of the lower threaded sidewall.5.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其中所述对接结构进一步包括在所述出水口与所述磁性对接面之间倾斜的顶部表面。5. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the docking structure further comprises a top surface inclined between the water outlet and the magnetic docking surface.6.根据权利要求5所述的隔热容器，其中所述对接结构的所述顶部表面与所述下盖帽结构的所述顶部表面间隔开。6. The insulated container of claim 5, wherein the top surface of the docking structure is spaced apart from the top surface of the lower cap structure.7.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其进一步包括环圈表面，所述环圈表面在所述出水口与所述下盖帽结构的所述顶部表面之间间隔开，其中所环圈表面围绕所述出水口的圆周延伸。7. The insulated container of claim 1, further comprising a ring surface spaced between the water outlet and the top surface of the lower cap structure, wherein the ring A surface extends around the circumference of the water outlet.8.根据权利要求7所述的隔热容器，其中所述对接结构从所述对接结构与所述环圈表面的相交处的第一宽度逐渐缩窄到所述磁性对接面处的第二宽度，所述第二宽度小于所述第一宽度。8. The insulated container of claim 7, wherein the abutment structure tapers from a first width at the intersection of the abutment structure and the hoop surface to a second width at the magnetic abutment surface , the second width is smaller than the first width.9.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其中所述对接结构包封磁性板。9. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the docking structure encloses a magnetic plate.10.根据权利要求1所述的隔热容器，其中所述下盖帽结构的所述顶部表面具有在所述出水口与所述顶部表面的倒圆角的外边缘之间倾斜的几何结构。10. The insulated container of claim 1, wherein the top surface of the lower cap structure has a sloping geometry between the water outlet and a rounded outer edge of the top surface.11.出水口适配器，所述出水口适配器包括：11. A water outlet adapter comprising:下盖帽结构，所述下盖帽结构进一步包括：A lower cap structure, the lower cap structure further comprises:下螺纹侧壁，所述下螺纹侧壁构造成可拆卸地联接至罐体的开口并且密封所述罐体的所述开口；a lower threaded sidewall configured to removably couple to and seal the opening of the canister;顶部表面，所述顶部表面在所述下螺纹侧壁与出水口之间延伸，所述出水口进一步包括上螺纹侧壁；a top surface extending between the lower threaded sidewall and a water outlet, the water outlet further comprising an upper threaded sidewall;对接结构，所述对接结构从所述顶部表面突出，具有磁性对接面面；以及a docking structure projecting from the top surface and having a magnetic docking surface; and上盖帽，所述上盖帽进一步包括：an upper cap, the upper cap further comprising:可拉拔的垫圈，所述可拉拔的垫圈构造成可拆卸地联接在所述上盖帽内；a pull-out gasket configured to be removably coupled within the upper cap;磁性顶部表面和螺纹内侧壁，所述上盖帽构造成可拆卸地联接至所述出水口或所述磁性对接面。A magnetic top surface and a threaded inner side wall, the upper cap is configured to be removably coupled to the water outlet or the magnetic interface.12.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，其中所述可拉拔的垫圈进一步包括：12. The outlet adapter of claim 11, wherein the pullable gasket further comprises:外环结构，所述外环结构构造成邻接所述螺纹内侧壁且通过所述螺纹内侧壁被保持并具有构造成邻接所述出水口的密封表面；an outer ring structure configured to abut and be retained by the threaded inner sidewall and having a sealing surface configured to abut the water outlet;内环结构，所述内环结构与所述外环结构联接并与之同心，所述内环结构形成在所述密封表面下方延伸的侧壁；以及an inner ring structure coupled to and concentric with the outer ring structure, the inner ring structure forming a sidewall extending below the sealing surface; and垫圈握持结构，所述垫圈握持结构联接至所述内环结构并且至少部分地跨所述内环结构的直径延伸。A gasket gripping structure is coupled to the inner ring structure and extends at least partially across a diameter of the inner ring structure.13.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，其中所述磁性对接面大体平行于所述下盖帽结构的中心轴线。13. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the magnetic abutment surface is generally parallel to the central axis of the lower cap structure.14.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，进一步包括：14. The water outlet adapter of claim 11, further comprising:下垫圈，所述下垫圈围绕所述下螺纹侧壁的第一端部延伸，其中所述下垫圈包括气孔；以及a lower gasket extending around the first end of the lower threaded sidewall, wherein the lower gasket includes an air hole; and上垫圈，所述上垫圈围绕所述下螺纹侧壁的第二端部延伸。an upper washer extending around the second end of the lower threaded sidewall.15.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，其中所述对接结构进一步包括在所述出水口与所述磁性对接面之间倾斜的顶部表面。15. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the docking structure further comprises a top surface that slopes between the spout and the magnetic docking surface.16.根据权利要求15所述的出水口适配器，其中所述对接结构的所述顶部表面与所述下盖帽结构的所述顶部表面间隔开。16. The spout adapter of claim 15, wherein the top surface of the docking structure is spaced apart from the top surface of the lower cap structure.17.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，其进一步包括环圈表面，所述环圈表面在所述出水口与所述下盖帽结构的所述顶部表面之间间隔开，其中所述环圈表面围绕所述出水口的圆周延伸。17. The spout adapter of claim 11, further comprising a collar surface spaced between the spout and the top surface of the lower cap structure, wherein the collar A ring surface extends around the circumference of the water outlet.18.根据权利要求17所述的出水口适配器，其中所述对接结构从所述对接结构与所述环圈表面的相交处的第一宽度逐渐缩窄到所述磁性对接面处的第二宽度，所述第二宽度小于所述第一宽度。18. The spout adapter of claim 17, wherein the docking structure tapers from a first width at the intersection of the docking structure and the loop surface to a second width at the magnetic docking surface , the second width is smaller than the first width.19.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，其中所述对接结构包封磁性板。19. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the docking structure encapsulates a magnetic plate.20.根据权利要求11所述的出水口适配器，其中所述下盖帽结构的所述顶部表面具有在所述出水口与所述顶部表面的倒圆角的外边缘之间倾斜的几何结构。20. The spout adapter of claim 11, wherein the top surface of the lower cap structure has a sloping geometry between the spout and a rounded outer edge of the top surface.

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