Receptacles – Compartmented container – Compartments of differing vertical extent
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-30
2001-05-29
Pollard, Steven (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Compartmented container
Compartments of differing vertical extent
C220S703000, C220S915100, C215S006000, C215S312000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237800
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to the field of portable water bottles, and more particularly to dual purpose water bottle.
Drinking bottles are known. Many styles and sizes of water bottles are available in todays market. Water bottles are carried by individuals so that when traveling or in a location where there is no access to clean drinking water a person and quench his or her thirst in a convenient manner. Many of todays water bottles have drinking spouts that allow the user to easily open the spout, have a drink, and then close the spout again. Many of these spouts work by pulling on the drinking spout to take a drink and then pushing down on the spout to close the bottle in water tight fashion. Many people travel with pets, such as a dog or cat. Pets also have the need to drink water from time to time and pet owners find it necessary to carry a second water container for their pets. Alternately, a pet owner could carry one water bottle and a water dish to pour water from the bottle to the dish. In either case the user must carry two items, either two water bottles or a water bottle and a dish. Since pets drink water by licking action they must either have a dish to drink from or another means to lick water from.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The primary object of the invention is to provide a dual purpose water bottle that allows both people and pets to drink water independently and in a sanitary fashion from the same bottle.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following descriptions, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed.
Dual purpose water bottle comprising: a water bottle having a cylindrical shape and having a perpendicularly disposed dividing wall roughly half way down the cylindrical shape and having a threaded opening on each end of said cylindrical shape, one said end receiving a closure that includes a openable and re sealable drinking spout, the opposite said end having a roller ball drinking mechanism ideal for dogs and other pets, and said roller ball drinking mechanism having an outer sleeve that when turned clockwise causes a water tight seal between said roller ball and said outer sleeve, and when turned counter clockwise allows the roller ball to spin freely and to release water in a controlled fashion.
The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments to the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. It is to be understood that in some instances various aspects of the invention may be shown exaggerated or enlarged to facilitate an understanding of the invention.
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