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  Reservoir system and methodUSPTO Application #: 20070280565Title: Reservoir system and method Abstract: A reservoir system for preserving the chemical stability and, therefore, the flavor of fluids is disclosed. The reservoir system can include a bag having a lining around a reservoir. The reservoir can have a reservoir port. The reservoir system can have a screw cap with a port for receiving a nozzle. The screw cap can be attached to the reservoir port. The nozzle can sealably attach to the cap. The nozzle can also sealably attach to a hose. The reservoir port and reservoir can be configured to maximize drainage of the reservoir, for example when the reservoir is turned reservoir port-side-down. (end of abstract)
Agent: Levine Bagade Han LLP - Palo Alto, CA, US Inventors: Matthew J. Lyon, Samuel M. Lopez, Robert H. J. Miros USPTO Applicaton #: 20070280565 - Class: 383 80 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070280565. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention [0002]This invention relates to the field of fluid reservoirs for fluid transport and dispensing. [0003]2. Description of the Related Art [0004]Light weight, resealable bags are used increasingly in sporting activities, such as hiking, biking, and snow sport activities like skiing and snowboarding. Limited access to the interior of typical bags makes cleaning more difficult and increases the potential for unclean and unsanitary bags. Once liquids placed in the bags are consumed, the remaining deposits encourage the growth of bacteria and mold. The more deposits left behind, the more likely such growths will leave stains on the bag, the bag may retain odors, or taint any other fluids subsequently introduced into the bag, and create health risks. Regular and thorough cleaning of the inside of the reservoir is critical, as is the maximum drainage of the fluid contents. [0005]Typical personal reservoir systems have large filling ports for filling and emptying the contents between uses. The filling ports are often spaced from the periphery of the reservoir, resulting in large amounts of the fluid contents being left in the reservoir when the reservoir is "turned over" to empty the remaining contents. Furthermore, the reservoir is often rectangular-shaped (when emptied) to make for easier and cheaper manufacturing. This rectangular shape also fails to direct the remaining fluid contents to the filling ports during emptying and cleaning of the typical reservoir system. [0006]The fluid bags are often made from a single material, thus the reservoirs are often lined with the same material used to make the rest of the bag. Because manufacturers desire a material that performs well structurally and is easy to manufacture, these materials commonly leech into the fluid contents of the reservoir, resulting in an undesirable "plastic" taste of the fluid. This flavor is especially evident when the fluids are in the reservoir for an extended period of time or exposed to higher temperatures. [0007]The reservoir systems are typically made with a filling port and a separate port for a straw or other tube. Having multiple ports in the reservoir systems increases manufacturing steps, and therefore manufacturing costs. Multiple ports also increase the complexity of the reservoir system, thereby reducing user enjoyment and expense of manufacture. Having multiple ports also increases likely failure points since each exiting port from the reservoir inherently has some connection that may be weaker than the surrounding material and/or increases stresses on the surrounding material. [0008]Therefore a reservoir system that does not substantially alter the flavor of the contents of the reservoir system is desired. Furthermore, a reservoir system that can maximize the drainage of the fluid contents in the system and aid cleaning of the reservoir is desired. Additionally, a reservoir system that has a reduced number of ports is desired. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009]A refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing is disclosed. The reservoir system has a container defining a reservoir. The reservoir is in fluid communication with a reservoir opening. [0010]The reservoir system has a closure member having a first material and a second material. The second material is softer than the first material. The closure member is configured to cover the reservoir opening. The closure member has a closure member port. [0011]The reservoir system has a fluid channel configured to attach to the closure member port. The closure member is configured to sealably attach to the fluid channel. The closure member port is at least partially surrounded by the second material. [0012]The second material can be resilient. The second material can have silicone. The reservoir system can have a reinforcement element around the reservoir opening. [0013]The closure member can be attached to the reinforcement member. The fluid channel can have a first rib. The first rib can attach to the second material. [0014]The fluid channel can have a second rib. The second rib can be configured differently than the first rib. The second rib can attach to the second material. [0015]Another refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing is disclosed. The reservoir system has a container defining a reservoir. The container has a reservoir port in fluid communication with the reservoir. The reservoir system has an ultra-stable material. The reservoir is substantially surrounded by with the ultra-stable material. [0016]The ultra-stable material can include polyethylene. The container substantially consists of polyethylene, other than an ultra-stable lining. The container can have Nylon. [0017]The reservoir system can have a closure member removably attached to the reservoir port. The closure member can include or not include the ultra-stable material. [0018]Yet another refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing is disclosed. The reservoir system has a container defining a reservoir in fluid communication with the reservoir port. The reservoir is configured to have a neck. The neck tapers to the reservoir port. The distance from the reservoir port to a nearest edge of the reservoir to the reservoir port is less than about 1 cm (0.4 in.). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES [0019]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the reservoir system. [0020]FIG. 2 is a front view of the embodiment of the reservoir system of FIG. 1. [0021]FIG. 3 is a side view of the top of the embodiment of the reservoir system of FIG. 1. Continue reading... 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