AU2024205136B2 - Container and method of forming a container - Google Patents

Abstract

CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING A CONTAINER There is disclosed herein an insulating container (100) comprising: a canister (102) comprising: a first inner wall (146) having a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; a second outer wall (148) forming an outer shell of the canister (102), the second outer wall (148) having a second end configured to support the canister (102) on a surface; and a sealed vacuum cavity (150) formed by an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall (146) and the second outer wall (148); and a spout adapter (104), comprising: a spout channel (130) extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter (104), such that the spout channel (130) fluidly connects the internal reservoir and the spout opening, wherein the spout opening is smaller than the opening of the canister (102); a bottom threaded surface that removably-couples to and seals the opening of the canister (102); a grip ring (126) spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, and having at least one handle extending from the grip ring; and a cap (108) that removably couples to and seals the spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter (104), wherein the cap (108) is configured to magnetically couple to a magnetic docking surface on the grip ring (126) when removed from the spout opening. CONTAINER AND METHOD OF FORMING A CONTAINER

Description

CONTAINERAND ANDMETHOD METHODOFOF FORMING A CONTAINER 26 Jul 2024

CONTAINER FORMING A CONTAINER CROSS-REFERENCETO CROSS-REFERENCE TORELATED RELATEDAPPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS

[0001] This

[0001] This application application is aisdivisional a divisional application application of Australian of Australian Patent Application Patent Application No. No. 2023200500,filed 2023200500, filedonon3131January January2023. 2023. TheThe entire entire disclosure disclosure of of Australian Australian Patent Patent

Application No. 2023200500 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety and for all 2024205136

Application No. 2023200500 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety and for all

purposes. Australian purposes. AustralianPatent PatentApplication ApplicationNo. No.2023200500 2023200500is aisdivisional a divisional applicationofof application

Australian Patent Australian Patent Application No.2019374770, Application No. 2019374770, filedonon5 5November filed November 2019,2019, whichwhich claimed claimed

the benefit of priority to U.S. Patent Application No.16/537,873 filed August 12, 2019, the benefit of priority to U.S. Patent Application No. 16/537,873 filed August 12, 2019,

entitled “CONTAINER entitled "CONTAINER AND METHOD AND METHOD OF OF FORMING FORMING A CONTAINER," A CONTAINER," which which is a is a continuation-in-part of continuation-in-part of U.S U.S Application No. 16/180,599, Application No. 16/180,599,filed filed November November 5, 5, 2018, 2018, which which is is a a continuation-in-part of continuation-in-part of U.S. U.S. Application Application No. 15/786,163,filed No. 15/786,163, filed 17 October2017, 17 October 2017,which which claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/409,242, claims the benefit of, and priority to, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/409,242,

filed 17 filed 17 October 2016, and October 2016, and U.S. U.S.Provisional ProvisionalPatent Patent Application ApplicationNo. No.62/508,793, 62/508,793,filed filed1919May May 2017. The content of these applications is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its 2017. The content of these applications is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its

entirety for any and all non-limiting purposes. entirety for any and all non-limiting purposes.

FIELD FIELD

[0002] The

[0002] The present present disclosure disclosure herein herein relates relates broadly broadly to containers, to containers, and more and more specifically specifically to to drinkwarecontainers drinkware containersused usedfor for drinkable drinkable beverages beveragesororfoods. foods.

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND

[0003]

[0003] AAcontainer containermay maybebeconfigured configured to to storea avolume store volumeofof liquid.Containers liquid. Containers can can bebe filled filled

with hot or cold drinkable liquids, such as water, coffee, tea, a soft drink, or an alcoholic with hot or cold drinkable liquids, such as water, coffee, tea, a soft drink, or an alcoholic

beverage, such beverage, suchas as beer. beer. These Thesecontainers containerscan canbebeformed formedofof a adouble-wall double-wall vacuumed vacuumed formed formed

construction to provide insulative properties to help maintain the temperature of the liquid construction to provide insulative properties to help maintain the temperature of the liquid

within the container. within the container.

BRIEF SUMMARY 29 Oct 2025

[0004] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. The 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. 2024205136

[0005] In accordance with one aspect, there is provided an insulating container comprising: a canister comprising: a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; 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; and a sealed vacuum cavity formed by an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall; and a spout adapter, comprising: a spout channel extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter, such that the spout channel fluidly connects the internal reservoir and the spout opening, wherein the spout opening is smaller than the opening of the canister; a bottom threaded surface that removably-couples to and seals the opening of the canister; a grip ring extending around a circumference of the spout adapter and spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, and having at least one handle rigidly extending from the grip ring, the grip ring further including a magnetic docking surface formed from a portion of the handle extending from the grip ring; a cap that removably couples to and seals the spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter, wherein the cap is configured to magnetically couple to the magnetic docking surface when removed from the spout opening; and a threaded spout surface configured to removably couple to the cap.

[0006] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided a spout adapter configured to removably couple to and seal an opening of a container, the spout adapter comprising: a lower cap structure, comprising: a lower threaded surface configured to removably couple to and seal the opening 29 Oct 2025 of the container; a spout channel extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter, such that the spout channel is configured to fluidly connect an internal reservoir of the container and the spout opening; a grip ring extending around a circumference of the spout adapter and spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, 2024205136 and having at least one handle rigidly extending from the grip ring; and a magnetic docking surface on the grip ring, wherein the magnetic docking surface is formed from a portion of the handle extending from the grip ring; an upper cap that removably couples to and seals the spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter, wherein the upper cap is configured to magnetically couple to the magnetic docking surface on the grip ring when removed from the spout opening; and a threaded spout surface configured to removably couple to the upper cap.

[0007] In accordance with another aspect, there is provided an insulating container comprising: a canister comprising: a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; 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; and a sealed vacuum cavity formed by an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall; and a spout adapter, comprising: a spout channel extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter, such that the spout channel fluidly connects the internal reservoir and the spout opening, wherein the spout opening is smaller than the opening of the canister, wherein the spout opening of the spout adapter is off-center on the spout adapter; a bottom threaded surface that removably couples to and seals the opening of the canister; a grip ring extending around a circumference of the spout adapter and spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, wherein the grip ring has at least one handle rigidly extending from the grip 29 Oct 2025 ring, the grip ring further including a magnetic docking surface formed from a portion of the handle extending from the grip ring; a cap that, when removed from the spout opening, is configured to magnetically couple to a docking surface on the grip ring of the spout adapter, wherein the cap has a surface that is configured to magnetically couple to the docking surface, wherein the surface on the cap includes a polymeric outer layer covering a 2024205136 ferromagnetic material, and wherein the docking surface includes a magnetic material; and a threaded spout surface configured to removably couple to the cap.

[0008] In certain examples, an insulating container can be configured to retain a volume of liquid. The insulating container can include a canister with a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid, along with a second outer wall and a bottom portion forming an outer shell of the canister. The bottom portion may form a second end configured to support the canister on a surface.

[0009] The insulating container may include a spout adapter configured to seal the opening of the canister, and provide a re-sealable spout opening that is narrower than the opening of the canister, to facilitate more controlled pouring of the contents of the internal reservoir of the canister into another container. In one example, the other container may be a cup formed for a lid that is removably coupled to a top of the spout adapter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The present disclosure is illustrated by way of example and not limited in the accompanying figures in which like reference numerals indicate similar elements and in which:

[0011] FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of an insulating container, according to one or more aspects described herein.

[0012] FIG. 2 depicts another isometric view of the insulating container from FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

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[0013] FIG. 3 depicts another isometric view of the insulating container from FIG. 1, 29 Oct 2025

according to one or more aspects described herein.

[0014] FIG. 4 depicts an exploded isometric view of the container from FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein.

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[0015] FIG. 5 depicts a more detailed isometric view of view a top of of aa top ofadapter, a spoutaccording adapter,toaccording to 26 Jul 2024

[0015] FIG. 5 depicts a more detailed isometric spout

one or one or more aspectsdescribed more aspects describedherein. herein.

[0016] FIG.66depicts

[0016] FIG. depicts aa more moredetailed detailed isometric isometric view viewof of aa bottom bottomofofthe the spout spout adapter, adapter, according to according to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0017] FIG.

[0017] FIG. 7 schematically 7 schematically depicts depicts a cross-sectional a cross-sectional isometric isometric view view of the of adapter, spout the spout adapter, 2024205136

accordingto according to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0018] FIG.88depicts

[0018] FIG. depicts an an isometric isometric view viewof of cap, cap, according accordingto to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed described herein. herein.

[0019] FIG.

[0019] FIG. 9 schematically 9 schematically depicts depicts a cross-sectional a cross-sectional view of view of the insulating the insulating container container of FIG. of FIG. 1, 1, according according toto one one or or more more aspects aspects described described herein.herein.

[0020] FIGS.10A-10F

[0020] FIGS. 10A-10F depict depict steps steps of of a a molding molding process process of of thethe spout spout adapter adapter 104, 104, according according

to one to one or or more aspects described more aspects described herein. herein.

[0021] FIG.11

[0021] FIG. 11depicts depicts an an isometric isometric view viewofofan anopening openingadapter adapterassembly assembly configured configured to to be be

removablycoupled removably coupledtoto anan insulatingcontainer, insulating container,according accordingtotoone oneorormore moreaspects aspectsdescribed described herein. herein.

[0022] FIG.12

[0022] FIG. 12depicts depicts an an exploded explodedisometric isometricview viewofofthe theopening openingadapter adapterassembly assembly from from

FIG. 11, FIG. 11, according according to to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0023] FIG.13

[0023] FIG. 13depicts depicts an an isometric isometric view viewofofaa plug plug structure, structure, according according to to one one or or more more

aspects described aspects herein. described herein.

[0024] FIG.14

[0024] FIG. 14depicts depicts aa bottom bottomview viewofofananopening openingadapter, adapter,according accordingtoto oneorormore one more aspects described aspects herein. described herein.

[0025] FIG.15A

[0025] FIG. 15Aschematically schematically depictsa across-sectional depicts cross-sectionalview viewofofa aplug plugstructure structure fully fully engagedwith engaged withananopening openingadapter, adapter,according accordingtotoone oneorormore more aspects aspects described described herein. herein.

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[0026] FIG.15B 15Bschematically schematically depictsanother anothercross-sectional cross-sectionalview viewofofthe theplug plugstructure structure in in aa 26 Jul 2024

[0026] FIG. depicts

partially uncoupled configuration relative to the opening adapter, according to one or more partially uncoupled configuration relative to the opening adapter, according to one or more

aspects described herein. aspects described herein.

[0027] FIG.16

[0027] FIG. 16depicts depictsan an isometric isometric view viewofofan analternative alternative implementation ofananinsulating implementation of insulating container, according container, to one according to one or or more aspects described more aspects described herein. herein. 2024205136

[0028] FIG.

[0028] FIG. 17 17 depicts depicts another another isometric isometric view ofview of the insulating the insulating container container of FIG. 16,of FIG. 16,

according to according to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0029] FIG.18

[0029] FIG. 18depicts depictsan an isometric isometric view viewofofaa spout spout adapter, adapter, according according to to one one or or more more aspects described herein. aspects described herein.

[0030] FIG.19

[0030] FIG. 19depicts depictsanother anotherisometric isometricview viewofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter of of FIG. FIG. 18, 18, according accordingto to one or one or more aspectsdescribed more aspects describedherein. herein.

[0031] FIG.20

[0031] FIG. 20depicts depictsanother anotherisometric isometricview viewofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter of of FIG. FIG. 18 18from fromanother another orientation, according to one or more aspects described herein. orientation, according to one or more aspects described herein.

[0032] FIG.21

[0032] FIG. 21depicts depictsaa plan plan view viewof of the the spout spout adapter adapter of of FIG. 18, according FIG. 18, to one according to or more one or more

aspects described herein. aspects described herein.

[0033] FIG.22

[0033] FIG. 22depicts depictsanother anotherisometric isometricview viewofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter of of FIG. FIG. 18, 18, according accordingto to one or one or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0034] FIG.23

[0034] FIG. 23depicts depicts an an elevation elevation view viewofof the the spout spout adapter adapter of of FIG. 18, according FIG. 18, to one according to one or or moreaspects more aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0035] FIG.

[0035] FIG. 24 24 depicts depicts a cross-sectional a cross-sectional view view of the of theadapter spout spout of adapter of according FIG. 18, FIG. 18, toaccording to one or one or more aspectsdescribed more aspects describedherein. herein.

[0036] FIG.25

[0036] FIG. 25schematically schematicallydepicts depictsananisometric isometricview viewofofaaspout spoutadapter adapterwith withananupper uppercap cap removed,according removed, accordingtotoone oneorormore moreaspects aspectsdescribed described herein. herein.

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[0037] FIG.26 26depicts depicts an an isometric isometric view viewofofan anupper uppercap, cap,according accordingtotoone oneorormore moreaspects aspects 26 Jul 2024

[0037] FIG.

described herein. described herein.

[0038] FIG.27

[0038] FIG. 27depicts depicts an an isometric isometric view viewofofaa pullout pullout gasket, gasket, according to one according to or more one or more

aspects described aspects herein. described herein.

[0039] FIG.28

[0039] FIG. 28depicts depicts another anotherisometric isometricview viewofofaa pullout pullout gasket, gasket, according to one according to or more one or more 2024205136

aspects described herein. aspects described herein.

[0040] Further,

[0040] Further, it it isistotobebe understood understood thatthat the drawings the drawings may represent may represent the scale the scale of different of different

componentsofofvarious components variousexamples; examples; however, however, the the disclosed disclosed examples examples are are not not limited limited to to that that

particular scale. particular scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] In the

[0041] In the following followingdescription descriptionof ofthethe various various examples, examples, reference reference is made is made to the to the

accompanying accompanying drawings, drawings, which which form form a part a part hereof, hereof, andwhich and in in which is shown is shown by way by of way of illustration various examples in which aspects of the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be illustration various examples in which aspects of the disclosure may be practiced. It is to be

understoodthat understood that other other examples maybebeutilized examples may utilizedand andstructural structural and functional modifications and functional modifications

maybebemade may made without without departing departing fromfrom the the scope scope and spirit and spirit of the of the present present disclosure. disclosure.

[0042] FIG.11depicts

[0042] FIG. depicts an an isometric isometric view viewof of an an insulating insulating container container 100, 100, according to one according to or one or

moreaspects more aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein. InInone oneexample, example,the thecontainer container100 100may may be be configured configured to store to store

a volume a ofliquid. volume of liquid. The Thecontainer container100 100may may comprise comprise a canister a canister 102 102 thatisisremovably that removably coupledto coupled to aa spout spout adapter adapter 104 and aa lid 104 and lid 106. Thelid 106. The lid 106, 106, when removed when removed from from thethe spout spout

adapter 104, adapter 104, may beconfigured may be configuredtotofunction functionasasaa cup cupinto into which, which, for for example, example, aa portion portion of of the the

liquid stored in the canister 102 can be poured. In one example, the canister 102 may be liquid stored in the canister 102 can be poured. In one example, the canister 102 may be

substantially cylindrical in shape, however, it is contemplated that the canister 102 may be substantially cylindrical in shape, however, it is contemplated that the canister 102 may be

embodiedwith embodied withany anyshape, shape,such such asas a a cuboidalshape, cuboidal shape,without without departing departing from from thethe scope scope of of

these disclosures. Further, in various examples, the canister 102 may be referred to as a these disclosures. Further, in various examples, the canister 102 may be referred to as a

bottom portion, base, or insulated base structure having a substantially cylindrical shape. bottom portion, base, or insulated base structure having a substantially cylindrical shape.

[0043] FIG.22depicts

[0043] FIG. depicts another another isometric isometric view viewofof the the insulating insulating container container 100 100 from FIG.1, from FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein. As depicted in FIG. 2, the lid 106 is according to one or more aspects described herein. As depicted in FIG. 2, the lid 106 is

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removedfrom from thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104 toto reveala acap cap108 108that thatisis removably removablycoupled coupledtoto a atop top 26 Jul 2024

removed the reveal

surface 110 surface of the 110 of the spout spout adapter adapter 104. Thecap 104. The cap108, 108,when when removed removed fromfrom the the spout spout adapter adapter

104, asdepicted 104, as depictedininFIG. FIG. 3, 3, reveals reveals a spout a spout opening opening 112 112 that that extends extends through through the the spout adapter spout adapter

104 into aa cavity 104 into cavity of ofthe thecanister canister102. 102.Accordingly, Accordingly, the thecap cap 108 108 may be configured may be configuredtoto removably couple to, and seal (i.e. resealably seal), the spout opening 112. Accordingly, in removably couple to, and seal (i.e. resealably seal), the spout opening 112. Accordingly, in

one example, one example,the thespout spoutopening opening112 112provides provides a a narrower narrower opening opening than than an an opening opening 158 158 (see, (see,

e.g. FIG. 9) of the canister 102, and as such, provides for more controlled/ better targeted 2024205136

e.g. FIG. 9) of the canister 102, and as such, provides for more controlled/better targeted

manual pouring of the contents of the canister 102 into another container, such as the lid 106, manual pouring of the contents of the canister 102 into another container, such as the lid 106,

whenremoved when removed from from thethe spout spout adapter adapter 104. 104. In one In one example, example, the the spout spout opening opening 112the 112 of of the spout adapter 104 is off-center on the top surface 110 of the spout adapter 104. It is spout adapter 104 is off-center on the top surface 110 of the spout adapter 104. It is

contemplatedthat contemplated that the the spout spout opening opening112 112may maybe be positioned positioned at at any any pointononthethetop point topsurface surface 110, 110, and maybebeoff-center, and may off-center, as as depicted, depicted, or or may be centered. may be centered. In In another another example, the spout example, the spout opening 112 may have a central axis (parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape opening 112 may have a central axis (parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape

of the spout opening 112) that is parallel to a longitudinal axis of the container 100 (i.e. the of the spout opening 112) that is parallel to a 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 longitudinal axis may be parallel to the axis of rotation of the cylindrical shape of the canister

102) and/orperpendicular 102) and/or perpendicular to plane to the the plane of theoftop thesurface top surface 110 of 110 of the the spout spout104. adapter adapter In an 104. In an

alternative example, the central axis of the spout opening 112 may be angled relative to the alternative example, the central axis of the spout opening 112 may be angled relative to the

top surface 110 at an angle that is not 90 degrees. In this regard, it is contemplated that the top surface 110 at an angle that is not 90 degrees. In this regard, it is contemplated that the

any angle may be utilized, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. any angle may be utilized, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0044] In one

[0044] In one implementation, implementation,the thecap cap108 108includes includesa amagnetic magnetic topsurface top surface111. 111.TheThe magnetictop magnetic topsurface surface 111 111may mayinclude includea apolymeric polymeric outer outer layercovering layer covering a ferromagnetic a ferromagnetic

structure (e.g. a metal plate/ other structural shape may be positioned below the magnetic top structure (e.g. a metal plate/ other structural shape may be positioned below the magnetic top

surface 111). In another implementation, all or a portion of the outer surfaces of the cap 108 surface 111). In another implementation, all or a portion of the outer surfaces of the cap 108

maybebeconstructed may constructedfrom fromone oneorormetals metalsand/or and/oralloys. alloys.Accordingly, Accordingly, thethe magnetic magnetic toptop surface surface

111 may 111 may include include an outer an outer material material that that is is ferromagnetic, ferromagnetic, ormagnetized. or itself itself magnetized. In anotherIn another

implementation,the implementation, themagnetic magnetictop topsurface surface111 111may may comprise comprise one one or more or more polymers polymers

overmoldedover overmolded overa amagnet magnet structure(i.e. structure (i.e. aa magnetized magnetizedmetal/ metal/alloy alloymay maybebepositioned positionedwithin within the cap 108 as it is being molded). the cap 108 as it is being molded).

[0045] The

[0045] The term term “magnetic,” "magnetic," as utilized as utilized herein,herein, may may refer to refer to a material a material (e.g. a ferromagnetic (e.g. a ferromagnetic

material) that material) that may be temporarily may be temporarily or or "permanently" “permanently”magnetized. magnetized.As As such, such, thethe term term

“magnetic” may refer to a material (i.e. a surface, or object, and the like) that may be "magnetic" may refer to a material (i.e. a surface, or object, and the like) that may be

magneticallyattracted magnetically attracted to to aa magnet (i.e. a atemporary magnet (i.e. temporary or orpermanent magnet)that permanent magnet) that has has aa

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magneticfield field associated associated therewith. In one one example, example,aamagnetic magneticmaterial materialmay maybe be magnetized 26 Jul 2024

magnetic therewith. In magnetized

(i.e. may (i.e. may form form a a permanent magnet).Additionally, permanent magnet). Additionally,various variousexamples examples of of magnetic magnetic materials materials

may be utilized with the disclosures described herein, including nickel, iron, and cobalt, and may be utilized with the disclosures described herein, including nickel, iron, and cobalt, and

alloys thereof, among others. alloys thereof, among others.

[0046] Thecap

[0046] The cap108, 108,when when removed removed fromfrom the the spout spout opening opening 112, 112, as depicted as depicted in FIG. in FIG. 3, may 3, may

be magnetically magneticallycoupled coupledtotoaa docking dockingsurface surface114 114ofofthe thespout spoutadapter adapter104. 104.Similar Similartotothe thetop top 2024205136

be

surface 111 surface of the 111 of the cap cap 108, 108, the the docking surface 114 docking surface of the 114 of the spout spout adapter adapter 104 mayinclude 104 may includeaa magneticmaterial. magnetic material. InInone oneexample, example,the thedocking docking surface114114 surface maymay include include one one or more or more

polymers that are overmolded over a magnetic element (e.g. a metal plate, foil, or wire, polymers that are overmolded over a magnetic element (e.g. a metal plate, foil, or wire,

amongothers). among others).InInanother anotherexample, example,thethedocking docking surface surface 114 114 maymay include include a metallic a metallic andand

magneticouter magnetic outersurface. surface.

[0047] It isiscontemplated

[0047] It contemplated that that in inone one example, example, the the canister canister102 102 and and the the lid lid106 106may may be be

primarily constructed from an alloy, such as steel, or an alloy of titanium, and the spout primarily constructed from an alloy, such as steel, or an alloy of titanium, and the spout

adapter 104 adapter 104 and andcap cap108 108may maybebe primarily primarily constructed constructed from from oneone or or more more polymers polymers (with(with the the exception of exception of the the magnetic top surface magnetic top surface 111, 111, and and the the docking dockingsurface surface114, 114,among among others). others).

However,itit is However, is further further contemplated that each contemplated that each element describedherein element described herein can canbe beconstructed constructed from one from oneoror more moremetals, metals,alloys, alloys, polymers, polymers,ceramics, ceramics,ororfiber-reinforced fiber-reinforced materials, materials, among among

others. In particular, the container 100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, others. In particular, the container 100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron,

nickel, cobalt, high impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, nickel, cobalt, high impact polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon,

polyvinylchloride, polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, polyethylene, and/or and/or polypropylene, polypropylene,among among others. others.

[0048] FIG.44depicts

[0048] FIG. depicts an an exploded explodedisometric isometricview viewofofthe thecontainer container100, 100,according accordingtotoone oneoror moreaspects more aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein. InInparticular, particular, FIG. FIG. 4 4 depicts depicts the the spout spout adapter adapter 104 104 removed removed

from the from the canister canister 102, 102, and and the the lid lid106 106 and and cap cap 108 108 removed fromthe removed from thespout spoutadapter adapter104. 104.InIn one implementation, one implementation,the thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104may may include include a bottom a bottom threaded threaded surface surface 116116 that that is is

configuredto configured to removably removablycouple coupletotoa athreaded threadedinner innersurface surface118 118ofofthe thecanister canister 102. 102. Additionally, the Additionally, the spout spout adapter adapter 104 mayinclude 104 may includeaatop top threaded threadedsurface surface120 120that that is is configured configured

to removably couple to a threaded inner surface of the lid 106. Further a threaded outer spout to removably couple to a threaded inner surface of the lid 106. Further a threaded outer spout

surface 122 surface is configured 122 is to removably configured to coupletotoaa threaded removably couple threadedinner inner surface surface 124 124of of the the cap cap 108. 108.

[0049]

[0049] ItItis is contemplated, contemplated, however, however, that that in an in an alternative alternative implementation, implementation, the threaded the threaded

surfaces previously surfaces described may previously described maybebereversed, reversed,without withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these

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disclosures. In In this thisalternative alternativeimplementation, implementation, the thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104 may include aa bottom 26 Jul 2024

disclosures. may include bottom

threaded surface that is configured to removably couple to a threaded outer surface of the threaded surface that is configured to removably couple to a threaded outer surface of the

canister 102, and the spout adapter 104 may include a top threaded surface that is configured canister 102, and the spout adapter 104 may include a top threaded surface that is configured

to removably couple to a threaded outer surface of the lid 106. Further a threaded inner spout to removably couple to a threaded outer surface of the lid 106. Further a threaded inner spout

surface of surface of the the spout spout opening 112 may opening 112 maybebeconfigured configuredtotoremovably removably couple couple to to a threaded a threaded outer outer

surface of the cap 108. surface of the cap 108. 2024205136

[0050] It isiscontemplated

[0050] It contemplated that that aathreaded threaded surface surface discussed discussed herein herein may include any may include any thread thread geometry,including geometry, includingany anythread threadpitch, pitch, angle, angle, or or length, length,among others, without among others, departing from without departing from the scope the of these scope of these disclosures. disclosures. As As such, such, any any of of the the bottom threaded surface bottom threaded surface 116, 116, threaded threaded inner surface 118, top threaded surface 120, threaded inner surface of the lid 106, threaded inner surface 118, top threaded surface 120, threaded inner surface of the lid 106, threaded

outer spout outer spout surface surface 122, 122, and/or and/or threaded threaded inner inner surface surface 124 124 may befully may be fully engaged engagedwith with correspondingmating corresponding matingelements elements by by rotatingthe rotating theelements elementsrelative relativetoto one oneanother anotherbybyany any numberofofrotations, number rotations, without without departing departing from fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these disclosures. disclosures. For For example, example,two two matingthreaded mating threadedelements, elements,from fromelements elements 116, 116, 118, 118, 120, 120, 122, 122, and/or and/or 124, 124, may may be be fully fully

engaged by rotating by approximately ¼ of one full revolution, approximately 1/3 of one full engaged by rotating by approximately 1/4 of one full revolution, approximately 1/3 of one full

revolution, approximately ½ of one full revolution, approximately 1 full revolution, revolution, approximately 1/2 of one full revolution, approximately 1 full revolution,

approximately 2 full revolutions, approximately 3 full revolutions, at least 1 revolution, or at approximately 2 full revolutions, approximately 3 full revolutions, at least 1 revolution, or at

least five least fiverevolutions, revolutions,among among many others. many others.

[0051] It isisfurther

[0051] It furthercontemplated contemplated that thatthe theremovable removable couplings couplings between oneorormore between one moreofofthe the canister 102, the spout adapter 104, the lid 106 and the cap 108 may include additional or canister 102, the spout adapter 104, the lid 106 and the cap 108 may include additional or

alternative coupling mechanisms, such as clamp elements, tabs, ties, or an interference fitting, alternative coupling mechanisms, such as clamp elements, tabs, ties, or an interference fitting,

amongothers, among others,without withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese thesedisclosures. disclosures.

[0052] FIG.

[0052] FIG. 5 depicts 5 depicts a more a more detailed detailed isometric isometric view of view of of the top thethetopspout of the spout adapter adapter 104, 104,

according to according to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein. The Thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104includes includesthethe bottomthreaded bottom threadedsurface surface116 116separated separatedfrom fromthethetop topthreaded threadedsurface surface120 120bybya agrip gripring ring126. 126. In one In implementation,the one implementation, thedocking dockingsurface surface114 114isisaaportion portion of of aa docking structure 128 docking structure 128

extending from extending fromthe thegrip grip ring ring 126. 126. In In one oneimplementation, implementation,the thegrip gripring ring 126 126isis configured configuredto to be grasped be grasped by byaa user user in in order order to to couple couple and and uncouple the spout uncouple the spout adapter adapter 104 104from fromthe thecanister canister 102 and/or lid 102 and/or lid 106. Accordingly,inin one 106. Accordingly, oneexample, example,the thedocking dockingstructure structure128 128prevents preventsoror reduces the likelihood of a user’s hand slipping around the grip ring 126 as a user exerts a reduces the likelihood of a user's hand slipping around the grip ring 126 as a user exerts a

manualtorque manual torqueononthe thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104totocouple coupleorordecouple decoupleitit from fromthe thecanister canister 102 102 and/or and/or

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lid 106. 106. It It isisfurther contemplated contemplatedthat thatthe grip ring 126126 may maycomprise comprise multiple multiple docking 26 Jul 2024

lid further the grip ring docking

structures in addition to the single docking structure 128 depicted in FIG. 5, without structures in addition to the single docking structure 128 depicted in FIG. 5, without

departing from departing fromthe the scope scopeof of these these disclosures. disclosures. Additionally, Additionally, the the grip grip ring ring126 126 may include may include

one or more tacky or rubberized materials, or a surface texture such as a knurling, configured one or more tacky or rubberized materials, or a surface texture such as a knurling, configured

to prevent or reduce slippage of a user’s hand as it rotates the spout adapter 104 relative to the to prevent or reduce slippage of a user's hand as it rotates the spout adapter 104 relative to the

canister 102 and/or the lid 106. canister 102 and/or the lid 106. 2024205136

[0053] In one

[0053] In one example, example,the thespout spoutopening opening112 112ofofthe thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104provides provides access access toto aa

spout channel spout channel 130 130that that extends extends through throughaaheight height (approximately (approximatelyparallel parallelto to direction direction 132) 132) of of

the spout the spout adapter adapter 104 and through 104 and throughtoto aa bottom bottomsurface surface134 134ofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter 104, 104, as as depicted in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 schematically depicts a cross-sectional isometric view of the spout depicted in FIG. 6. FIG. 7 schematically depicts a cross-sectional isometric view of the spout

adapter 104, adapter 104, according to one according to one or or more aspectsdescribed more aspects describedherein. herein. AsAsdepicted depictedininFIG. FIG.7,7,the the spout channel spout channel 130 130may mayextend extend from from thethe spout spout opening opening 112112 through through to the to the bottom bottom surface surface 134.134.

In the In the depicted depicted implementation, the spout implementation, the spout channel channel130 130may may have have a diameter a diameter 136136

approximatelyuniform approximately uniformthrough through thethe lengthofofthe length thespout spoutchannel channel130. 130.However, However, it it is is contemplatedthat contemplated that the the spout spout channel channelmay mayhave have differentdiameters different diametersand andsizes sizesthrough throughthe the length of length of the the channel channel extending betweenthe extending between thespout spoutopening opening112 112 and and thethe bottom bottom surface surface 134. 134.

[0054] In one

[0054] In one implementation, implementation,the thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104may may include include an an internalcavity internal cavity138 138that that extends around extends aroundthe thespout spoutchannel channel130. 130.This Thisinternal internalcavity cavity138 138may maybebe sealedbyby sealed one one or or more more

manufacturingprocesses manufacturing processesutilized utilizedto to construct construct the the spout spout adapter adapter 104. Accordingly,ininone 104. Accordingly, one example,the example, the internal internal cavity cavity 138 138 may containaa vacuum may contain vacuum cavitytotoreduce cavity reduceheat heattransfer transferbetween between the bottom surface 134 and top surface 111, or vice versa. Additionally or alternatively, it is the bottom surface 134 and top surface 111, or vice versa. Additionally or alternatively, it is

contemplated that the internal cavity 138 may be partially or wholly filled with one or more contemplated that the internal cavity 138 may be partially or wholly filled with one or more

foamoror polymer foam polymermaterials materialstotoincrease increasethermal thermalresistance. resistance. In In yet yet another another example, example,one oneoror more surfaces of the internal cavity 138 may be coated with a reflective material to reduce more surfaces of the internal cavity 138 may be coated with a reflective material to reduce

heat transfer by radiation. heat transfer by radiation.

[0055] In one

[0055] In one example, example,a amagnet, magnet,orormagnetic magnetic material,may material, maybe be positioned positioned behind behind thethe

dockingsurface docking surface114. 114.Accordingly, Accordingly,inin oneimplementation, one implementation, thethe magnet magnet or magnetic or magnetic material material

maybebepositioned may positionedwithin withinaacavity cavity 140 140within withinthe the docking dockingstructure structure128. 128.ItIt is is contemplated contemplated

that any that any coupling mechanism coupling mechanism may may be utilized be utilized to to positionthe position themagnet magnetoror magnetic magnetic material material

within the cavity 140, including gluing, an interference fitting, clamping, screwing, or within the cavity 140, including gluing, an interference fitting, clamping, screwing, or

riveting, among riveting, others. In among others. In another another example, example,the themagnet magnetorormagnetic magnetic material material may may be be

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overmoldedwithin withinthe thedocking docking structure128, 128,and andsuch suchthat thatthe thecavity cavity140 140represents representsaa 26 Jul 2024

overmolded structure

volumethat volume thatthe the overmolded overmoldedmagnet magnet or or magnetic magnetic material material occupies. occupies.

[0056] In one

[0056] In one example, example,the thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104may maybe be integrallyformed. integrally formed.In In another another example, example,

the spout the spout adapter adapter 104 maybebeformed 104 may formed from from twotwo or or more more elements elements thatthat are are coupled coupled together together by by another molding process, welding, gluing, interference fitting, or one or more fasteners another molding process, welding, gluing, interference fitting, or one or more fasteners

(rivets, tabs, screws, among among others). others). In Inone one implementation, the spout spout adapter adapter 104 maybebe 2024205136

(rivets, tabs, screws, implementation, the 104 may

constructed from constructed fromone oneorormore morepolymers. polymers.It It isiscontemplated, contemplated,however, however, that that thethespout spoutadapter adapter 104 may, 104 may, additionally additionally or alternatively, or alternatively, be constructed be constructed from from one onemetals, or more or more metals, alloys, alloys,

ceramics, or ceramics, or fiber-reinforced fiber-reinforced materials, materials,among others. The among others. Thespout spoutadapter adapter104 104may maybebe

constructed by constructed by one oneor or more moreinjection injection molding moldingprocesses. processes.InInone onespecific specificexample, example,a a multi- multi-

shot injection shot injection molding process (e.g. molding process (e.g. aa two-shot, two-shot, or ora athree-shot, among three-shot, among others) others)may may be be

utilized to construct the spout adapter 104. It is further contemplated that additional or utilized to construct the spout adapter 104. It is further contemplated that additional or

alternative processes may be utilized to construct the spout adapter 104, including rotational alternative processes may be utilized to construct the spout adapter 104, including rotational

molding,blow molding, blowmolding, molding, compression compression molding, molding, gas gas assist assist molding, molding, and/or and/or casting, casting, among among

others. others.

[0057] FIG.88depicts

[0057] FIG. depicts an an isometric isometric view viewof of cap cap 108, 108, according accordingtoto one oneoror more moreaspects aspects described herein. described herein. As Aspreviously previouslydescribed, described,the the cap cap108 108may may include include a a magnetic magnetic toptop surface surface

111. Accordingly,the 111. Accordingly, thecap cap108 108may maybe be constructed constructed from from oneone or more or more polymer polymer materials, materials, and and

such that such that the the magnetic top surface magnetic top surface 111 includes one 111 includes one or or more morepolymers polymersthat thatare areovermolded overmolded over aa magnetic over material. magnetic material.

[0058]

[0058] InIn thedepicted the depicted example, example, caphas108 cap 108 has a substantially a substantially cylindrical cylindrical shape.it However, shape. However, is it is contemplated that additional or alternative shapes may be utilized, without departing from the contemplated that additional or alternative shapes may be utilized, without departing from the

scope of scope of these these disclosures. disclosures. For For example, cap108 example, cap 108may maybe be cuboidal cuboidal in in shape,among shape, among others. others.

Thecap The cap108 108includes includesgrip gripdepressions depressions142a-c, 142a-c,which whichareareconfigured configuredtoto reduceororprevent reduce preventa a user’s fingers from slipping upon application of a manual torque to the cap 108 to couple or user's fingers from slipping upon application of a manual torque to the cap 108 to couple or

uncouplethe uncouple thecap cap108 108totoor or from fromthe the threaded threadedouter outer spout spout surface surface 122 122of of the the spout spout opening opening 112. It is 112. It iscontemplated that any contemplated that any number ofthe number of the grip grip depressions 142a-cmay depressions 142a-c maybebeutilized utilized aroundaa circumference around circumferenceofofthe thecylindrical cylindrical cap 108, without cap 108, without departing departing from fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these disclosures. Further, the cap 108 may include additional or alternative structural elements disclosures. Further, the cap 108 may include additional or alternative structural elements

configured to increase a user’s grip of the cap 108. For example, an outer cylindrical surface configured to increase a user's grip of the cap 108. For example, an outer cylindrical surface

144 of the 144 of the cap cap 108 mayinclude 108 may includeaatacky/ tacky/ rubberized rubberizedmaterial materialconfigured configuredtotoincrease increase aa user's user’s

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grip. Further, the outer cylindrical surface 144 may include a series of corrugations, or a 26 Jul 2024

grip. Further, the outer cylindrical surface 144 may include a series of corrugations, or a

knurling. knurling.

[0059] FIG.

[0059] FIG. 9 schematically 9 schematically depicts depicts a cross-sectional a cross-sectional view of view of the insulating the insulating container 100 container 100

with the cap 108 coupled to the threaded outer spout surface 122, the lid 106 coupled to the with the cap 108 coupled to the threaded outer spout surface 122, the lid 106 coupled to the

top threaded top surface 120 threaded surface 120 of of the the spout spout adapter adapter 104, 104, and the bottom and the threadedsurface bottom threaded surface 116 116ofofthe the spout adapter 104 coupled to the threaded inner surface 118 of the canister 102. 2024205136

spout adapter 104 coupled to the threaded inner surface 118 of the canister 102.

[0060] Thecanister

[0060] The canister 102 102may mayinclude includea afirst first inner inner wall wall 146 and aa second 146 and secondouter outer wall wall 148. 148. AA sealed vacuum sealed cavity150 vacuum cavity 150may may be be formed formed between between the first the first inner inner wall wall 146146 andand thethe second second

outer wall 148. This construction may be utilized to reduce heat transfer through the first outer wall 148. This construction may be utilized to reduce heat transfer through the first

inner wall inner wall 146 and the 146 and the second secondouter outer wall wall 148 148between betweena areservoir reservoir152, 152,which whichisisconfigured configuredtoto receive aa mass receive of liquid, mass of liquid, and and an an external externalenvironment 154. AsAssuch, environment 154. such,the thesealed sealedvacuum vacuum cavity 150 cavity betweenthe 150 between thefirst first inner inner wall wall 146 146 and and the the second outer wall second outer wall 148 maybebereferred 148 may referredto to as an insulated double-wall structure. Additionally, the first inner wall 146 may have a first as an insulated double-wall structure. Additionally, the first inner wall 146 may have a first

end 156 that defines an opening 158 extending into the internal reservoir 152 for receiving a end 156 that defines an opening 158 extending into the internal reservoir 152 for receiving a

massof mass of liquid. liquid. The Thesecond secondouter outerwall wall148 148may may form form an an outer outer shellofofthe shell thecanister canister102. 102.The The secondouter second outer wall wall 148 148may maybebeformed formed of of a sidewall a side wall160 160andand a bottom a bottom portion portion 162, 162, which which

forms aa second forms secondend end164 164totosupport supportthe thecanister canister 102 102on onaa surface. surface. AAseam seam163 163 can can be be formed formed

betweenthe between thesecond secondouter outerwall wall148 148and andthe thebottom bottom portion162. portion 162.In In oneone example, example, the the bottom bottom

portion 162 portion can be 162 can be press-fitted press-fitted onto onto the the second second outer outer wall wall 148. 148. Additionally Additionally the the bottom bottom

portion 162 portion can be 162 can be welded weldedtotothe the second secondouter outerwall wall148. 148.The The weld weld maymay alsoalso be be polished polished such such

that the seam does not appear on the bottom of the canister 102. that the seam does not appear on the bottom of the canister 102.

[0061] Thebottom

[0061] The bottomportion portion162 162 may may include include a dimple a dimple 166 166 thatthat is is used used during during a vacuum a vacuum

formation process. formation process. AsAsdepicted depictedininFIG. FIG.9,9,the the bottom bottomportion portion162 162may may cover cover thethe dimple dimple 166166

such that such that the the dimple dimple 166 is not 166 is not visible visibletotothe user. the The user. Thedimple dimple166 166 may generally resemble may generally resembleaa domeshape. dome shape.However, However, other other suitableshapes suitable shapes arecontemplated are contemplated forfor receiving receiving a resinmaterial a resin material during the during the manufacturing process,such manufacturing process, suchasasaa cone, cone, or or frustoconical frustoconical shape. Thedimple shape. The dimple166 166 mayinclude may includeaacircular circular base 168 converging base 168 convergingtotoananopening opening170 170 extending extending into into thesecond the second outer wall outer wall 148. Asdiscussed 148. As discussedbelow, below,the theopening opening170 170 may may be sealed be sealed by by a resin a resin (notshown). (not shown). Duringthe During the formation formationofofthe the vacuum vacuumbetween between thethe firstinner first innerwall wall146 146and andthe thesecond secondouter outer wall 148, wall 148, the the resin resin may seal the may seal the opening 170 to opening 170 to provide the sealed provide the sealed vacuum cavity150 vacuum cavity 150

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between the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148 in formation of the insulated 26 Jul 2024

between the first inner wall 146 and the second outer wall 148 in formation of the insulated

double-wall structure. double-wall structure.

[0062] In alternative

[0062] In alternative examples, the dimple examples, the 166may dimple 166 maybebecovered covered by by a correspondingly a correspondingly shaped shaped

disc (not shown) such that the dimple 166 is not visible to the user. The circular base 168 disc (not shown) such that the dimple 166 is not visible to the user. The circular base 168

maybebecovered may coveredbybya adisc, disc,which whichcan canbebeformed formedof of thesame the same material material as as thesecond the second outer outer wall wall

148 andthethefirst firstinner innerwall wall 146. For For example, theinner first wall inner146, wall the146, theouter second wallouter wall 2024205136

148 and 146. example, the first second

148, andthe 148, and thedisc discmaymay be formed be formed of titanium, of titanium, stainless stainless steel, aluminum, steel, aluminum, or other or other metals or metals or

alloys. However, alloys. othersuitable However, other suitable materials materials and and methods methodsfor forcovering coveringthe thedimple dimple166166 are are

contemplated,asas discussed contemplated, discussedherein herein and andasas discussed discussedin in U.S. U.S. Appl. Appl.No. No.62/237,419, 62/237,419,which whichis is

incorporated fully by reference as set forth fully herein. incorporated fully by reference as set forth fully herein.

[0063] Thecanister

[0063] The canister 102 102may maybebeconstructed constructedfrom from oneone or or more more metals, metals, alloys, alloys, polymers, polymers,

ceramics, or ceramics, or fiber-reinforced fiber-reinforced materials. materials. Additionally, Additionally, canister canister102 102 may may be be constructed using constructed using

one ormore one or morehothot or or cold cold working working processes processes (e.g. stamping, (e.g. stamping, casting,drilling, casting, molding, molding, drilling, grinding, forging, grinding, forging, among others). In among others). In one oneimplementation, implementation,the thecanister canister102 102may maybebe

constructed using a stainless steel. In specific examples, the canister 102 may be formed constructed using a stainless steel. In specific examples, the canister 102 may be formed

substantially of 304 stainless steel or a titanium alloy. Additionally, one or more cold substantially of 304 stainless steel or a titanium alloy. Additionally, one or more cold

working processes utilized to form the geometry of the canister 102 may result in the canister working processes utilized to form the geometry of the canister 102 may result in the canister

102 being magnetic 102 being magnetic(may (maybebe attractedtotoaa magnet). attracted magnet).

[0064] In one

[0064] In one example, example,the thereservoir reservoir 152 152of of the the canister canister 102 102 may haveananinternal may have internal volume volumeofof 532 ml(18 532 ml (18fl. fl. oz.). oz.).In Inanother anotherexample, example, the the reservoir reservoir152 152 may have an may have an internal internal volume volume

ranging between ranging between500 500and and 550 550 ml ml (16.9 (16.9 andand 18.6 18.6 fl.fl.oz.) oz.)ororbetween between1000 1000 ml ml andand 1900 1900 ml ml (33.8 fl. oz. and 64.2 fl. oz). In yet another example, the reservoir 152 may have an internal (33.8 fl. oz. and 64.2 fl. oz). In yet another example, the reservoir 152 may have an internal

volume of at least 100 ml (3.4 fl. oz.), at least 150 ml (5.1 fl. oz.), at least 200 ml (6.8 fl. oz.), volume of at least 100 ml (3.4 fl. oz.), at least 150 ml (5.1 fl. oz.), at least 200 ml (6.8 fl. oz.),

at least 400 ml (13.5 fl. oz.), at least 500 ml (16.9 fl. oz.), or at least 1000 ml (33.8 fl. oz.). at least 400 ml (13.5 fl. oz.), at least 500 ml (16.9 fl. oz.), or at least 1000 ml (33.8 fl. oz.).

Theopening The opening158 158ininthe thecanister canister 102 102may mayhave have anan opening opening diameter diameter of of 64.8 64.8 mm.mm. In another In another

implementation,the implementation, theopening opening158 158maymay have have an opening an opening diameter diameter at between at or or between 60 and/or 60 and/or 70 70 mm.TheThe mm. reservoir152152 reservoir maymay have have an internal an internal diameter diameter 153 153 and and a height a height 155 155 configured configured to to receive aa standard-size receive standard-size 355 355 ml (12 fl. ml (12 fl. oz.) oz.)beverage beverage(aluminum) can (standard (aluminum) can (standard 355 355ml ml beveragecan beverage canwith withananexternal external diameter diameterofofapproximately approximately6666mmmm and and a height a height of of approximately122.7 approximately 122.7mm). mm). Accordingly, Accordingly, the the internal internal diameter diameter 153153 may may measure measure at least at least 66 66

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mm,ororbetween between5050 mmmm and and 80 mm. The height 155 may measure at least at leastmm, 122.7 mm, or 26 Jul 2024

mm, 80 mm. The height 155 may measure 122.7 or

between 110 between 110 mm and140 mm and 140mm. mm.

[0065] Additional

[0065] Additional or alternative or alternative methods methods of insulating of insulating the container the container 100 are also 100 are also

contemplated.For contemplated. Forexample, example,thethe cavity150 cavity 150 between between thethe firstinner first innerwall wall146 146and andthe theouter outer walls 148 may be filled with various insulating materials that exhibit low thermal walls 148 may be filled with various insulating materials that exhibit low thermal

conductivity. As such, the cavity 150 may, in certain examples, be filled, or partially filled, conductivity. As such, the cavity 150 may, in certain examples, be filled, or partially filled, 2024205136

with air to form air pockets for insulation, or a mass of material such as a polymer material, with air to form air pockets for insulation, or a mass of material such as a polymer material,

or aa polymer or foammaterial. polymer foam material.InInone onespecific specificexample, example,the thecavity cavity150 150may maybe be filled,or filled, or partially filled, with an insulating foam, such as polystyrene. However, additional or partially filled, with an insulating foam, such as polystyrene. However, additional or

alternative insulating materials may be utilized to fill, or partially fill, cavity 150, without alternative insulating materials may be utilized to fill, or partially fill, cavity 150, without

departing from the scope of these disclosures. departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0066] Moreover,a athickness

[0066] Moreover, thicknessofofthe thecavity cavity 150 150may maybebeembodied embodied with with any any dimensional dimensional

value, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Also, an inner surface of one or value, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. Also, an inner surface of one or

more of the first inner wall 146 or the second outer wall 148 of the container 100 may more of the first inner wall 146 or the second outer wall 148 of the container 100 may

compriseaasilvered comprise silvered surface, surface, copper plated, or copper plated, or covered covered with with thin thin aluminum foil configured aluminum foil configured to to reduce heat transfer by radiation. reduce heat transfer by radiation.

[0067] In one

[0067] In one example, example,the thelid lid 106 106 may maybebeformed formedof of one one or or more more metals, metals, alloys,polymers, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or ceramics, or fiber-reinforced fiber-reinforced materials, materials,among others. Further, among others. Further, the the lid lid106 106 may be formed may be formed

using one using one or or more moreinjection injection molding moldingororother othermanufacturing manufacturing processes processes described described herein herein

amongothers. among others.The The lid106 lid 106may may comprise comprise a solid a solid structure,orormay structure, may include include a double-wall a double-wall

structure similar to the canister 102, having an inner wall 172, an outer wall 174, and a cavity structure similar to the canister 102, having an inner wall 172, an outer wall 174, and a cavity

176 therebetween. 176 therebetween. It isIt also is also contemplated contemplated that that the lidthe 106lid may106 may be insulated be insulated such that the such that the

cavity 176 cavity is aa vacuum 176 is cavity constructed vacuum cavity constructedusing usingthe the techniques techniquesdescribed describedherein. herein.

[0068] In one

[0068] In one example, example,the thecanister canister 102 102 includes includes aa shoulder shoulder region region 182. 182. AsAssuch, such,the thecanister canister 102 mayhave 102 may haveananouter outerdiameter diameter184 184 thatisisgreater that greater than than an an outer outer diameter 186of diameter 186 of the the spout spout adapter 104. adapter 104. Accordingly, Accordingly,ananouter outerwall wall148 148ofofthe thecanister canister 102 102may maytaper taperbetween between points points

188 and 190 188 and 190along alongaashoulder shoulderregion region182. 182.InInone oneexample, example, thethe shoulder shoulder region region 182182 maymay

improve heat transfer performance of the canister 102 (reduce a rate of heat transfer). In improve heat transfer performance of the canister 102 (reduce a rate of heat transfer). In

particular, the particular, theshoulder shoulderregion region182 182 may compriseinsulation may comprise insulation having havinglower lowerthermal thermal

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conductivity (higher thermal resistance/ insulation) than the lid spout adapter 104 that seals 26 Jul 2024

conductivity (higher thermal resistance/ insulation] than the lid spout adapter 104 that seals

the opening the 158. opening 158.

[0069] It is

[0069] It iscontemplated contemplated that that the thespout spout adapter adapter104 104 may include aa lower may include lower gasket gasket 178 178 configuredto configured to seal seal the the opening 158 of opening 158 of the the canister canister 102 102 when the spout when the spout adapter adapter 104 104is is removablycoupled removably coupled thereto.Additionally, thereto. Additionally,the thespout spoutadapter adapter180 180maymay include include an an upper upper gasket gasket

configured configured to to resealably resealably sealseal the the lid lid 106 106 against against the spout the spout adapteradapter 104, 104, when whenthereto. coupled coupled thereto. 2024205136

[0070] FIGS.10A-10F

[0070] FIGS. 10A-10F depict depict steps steps of of a a molding molding process process of of thethe spout spout adapter adapter 104, 104, according according

to one to one or or more aspects described more aspects described herein. herein. As Aspreviously previouslydescribed, described,the thespout spoutadapter adaptermay maybebe constructed from constructed fromone oneorormore morepolymers, polymers, and and molded molded using using a multi-shot a multi-shot injection injection molding molding

process, among process, others.Accordingly, among others. Accordingly,inin oneexample, one example, FIG. FIG. 10A10A depicts depicts an intermediate an intermediate spout spout

adapter structure adapter structure 1002 of following 1002 of a first following a firstinjection molding injection moldingshot shotofofpolymer. polymer. The The

intermediate spout intermediate spout adapter adapter structure structure 1002 includes aa top 1002 includes top threaded threaded section section 1004 and aa bottom 1004 and bottom threaded section threaded section 1006 1006that that will will form the top form the top threaded threaded surface surface 120 120 and the bottom and the threaded bottom threaded

surface 116, surface 116, respectively, respectively, when the molding when the processesofofthe molding processes the spout spout adapter adapter 104 104are are complete. complete. In one In implementation,the one implementation, theintermediate intermediatespout spoutadapter adapterstructure structure 1002 1002includes includesaa complete completetop top surface 110 surface and spout 110 and spoutopening opening112 112having having threaded threaded outer outer spout spout surface surface 122 122 andand spout spout

channel 130. channel 130.

[0071] FIG.10B

[0071] FIG. 10Bdepicts depictsa asecond secondintermediate intermediatespout spoutadapter adapterstructure structure1010 1010following following a a

secondinjection second injection molding shot. The molding shot. Thesecond second intermediate intermediate spout spout adapter adapter structure1010 structure 1010 includes aa grip includes grip ring ringbase base structure structure1112 1112 that thatextends extendsaround around aacircumference circumference of of the the second second

intermediate spout intermediate spout adapter adapter structure structure 1010 and forms 1010 and formsananunderlying underlyingstructural structural support support surface surface for an overmolded third shot that forms the grip ring 126, as described with reference to FIG. for an overmolded third shot that forms the grip ring 126, as described with reference to FIG.

10C. Additionally,the 10C. Additionally, the second secondintermediate intermediatespout spoutadapter adapterstructure structure1010 1010includes includesa ahandle handle base structure base structure 1114, 1114, which formsananunderlying which forms underlyingstructural structural support supportsurface surface for for an an overmolded overmolded

third shot that forms the docking structure 128. Further, the handle base structure 1114 third shot that forms the docking structure 128. Further, the handle base structure 1114

includes aa plate includes plate bracket bracket 1116, 1116, which, which, in in one one implementation, is configured implementation, is to hold configured to hold a a magnetic magnetic

plate 1118 plate in aa fixed 1118 in fixed position positionon on surface surface1120 1120 prior priorto toovermolding overmolding to to form the docking form the docking

surface 114. surface Further, the 114. Further, the plate plate bracket bracket 1116 1116 may includeclamping may include clampingelements elements configured configured to to hold the magnetic plate 1118 in an interference fit prior to overmolding with a third injection hold the magnetic plate 1118 in an interference fit prior to overmolding with a third injection

moldingshot. molding shot. However, However,it it isiscontemplated contemplated thatthe that theplate plate bracket bracket 1116 1116may may utilizeadditional utilize additional

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or alternative elements for holding the magnetic plate 1118, including gluing, or using one or 26 Jul 2024

or alternative elements for holding the magnetic plate 1118, including gluing, or using one or

morefasteners, more fasteners, among amongothers. others.

[0072] FIG.10C

[0072] FIG. 10Cdepicts depictsa athird third intermediate intermediate spout spout adapter adapter structure structure 1020 followingaa third 1020 following third injection molding shot of polymer. In particular, a third injection molding shot of polymer is injection molding shot of polymer. In particular, a third injection molding shot of polymer is

configuredto configured to overmold overmoldthe thegrip gripring ring base base structure structure 1112 andhandle 1112 and handlebase basestructure structure 1114 1114toto form the the grip grip ring ring 126 126 and dockingstructure structure 128 128 with withdocking dockingsurface surface114, 114,asaspreviously previously 2024205136

form and docking

described. It is also contemplated, however, that the grip ring base structure 1112 could be described. It is also contemplated, however, that the grip ring base structure 1112 could be

formedseparately formed separatelywith withthreads threadsand andthreaded threadedand andglued gluedinto intoplace placeononthe thespout spoutadapter adapter structure 1010. structure 1010.

[0073] FIG.10D

[0073] FIG. 10Ddepicts depictsa abottom bottomview view of of thethird the thirdintermediate intermediatespout spoutadapter adapterstructure structure 1020 1020 of FIG. 10C. In particular, FIG. 10D depicts an opening 1022 into a cavity (i.e. cavity 138 of FIG. 10C. In particular, FIG. 10D depicts an opening 1022 into a cavity (i.e. cavity 138

described in FIG. 7) prior to forming the bottom surface 134 of the spout adapter 104. described in FIG. 7) prior to forming the bottom surface 134 of the spout adapter 104.

Accordingly,aafoam Accordingly, foam1024 1024 may may be be injected injected into into thecavity, the cavity,asasdepicted depictedinin FIG. FIG.10D 10Dtoto partially or wholly fill the cavity, and thereby increase thermal resistivity of the spout adapter partially or wholly fill the cavity, and thereby increase thermal resistivity of the spout adapter

104, once 104, once complete. complete.ItItis is contemplated that the contemplated that the foam foam1024 1024may may comprise comprise any any polymer polymer foam foam

material, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. material, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0074] FIG.10E

[0074] FIG. 10Edepicts depictsa afourth fourthintermediate intermediatespout spoutadapter adapterstructure structure 1030 1030having havinga alower lower cap 1032 cap 1032positioned positionedtoto cover cover the the opening opening1022, 1022,asaspreviously previouslydescribed describedininrelation relation to to FIG. FIG.

10E. InInone 10E. oneexample, example,the thelower lowercap cap1032 1032 maymay be formed be formed by a by a fourth fourth shotshot of aofpolymer a polymer injection molding process (otherwise referred to as a first shot of a process to mold the injection molding process (otherwise referred to as a first shot of a process to mold the

bottomsurface bottom surface134). 134).

[0075] FIG.

[0075] FIG. 10F10F depicts depicts the complete the complete spout adapter spout adapter 104 following 104 following a fifth shotaof fifth shot of an injection an injection

moldingprocess molding process(otherwise (otherwisereferred referredtoto as as aa second shot of second shot of aa process process to to mold the bottom mold the bottom

surface 134). As depicted, a fifth injection molding shot may be utilized to mold a sealing surface 134). As depicted, a fifth injection molding shot may be utilized to mold a sealing

element1042, element 1042,which whichseals sealsthe theopening opening1022, 1022,asaspreviously previouslydescribed describedininrelation relationto to FIG. FIG. 10E, 10E, and forms and formsthe the bottom bottomsurface surface134 134ofofthe thecomplete completespout spoutadapter adapter104. 104.

[0076] FIG.11

[0076] FIG. 11depicts depicts an an isometric isometric view viewofofan anopening openingadapter adapterassembly assembly 1100 1100 configured configured to to

be removably be removablycoupled coupledtoto anan insulatingcontainer, insulating container,according accordingtotoone oneorormore moreaspects aspectsdescribed described herein. In herein. In one example,the one example, the opening openingadapter adapterassembly assembly 1100 1100 maymay be configured be configured to to be be

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removably coupled to the insulating container canister/bottle 102, as previously described in 26 Jul 2024

removably coupled to the insulating container canister/bottle 102, as previously described in

these disclosures. these disclosures. FIG. 12 depicts FIG. 12 depicts an an exploded isometricview exploded isometric viewofofthe the opening openingadapter adapter assembly1100 assembly 1100from from FIG. FIG. 11,11, according according to to one one or or more more aspects aspects described described herein. herein. In one In one

example,the example, the assembly assembly1100 1100 includes includes a a lid1202. lid 1202.This This lid1202 lid 1202maymay be be similar similar to to lid106. lid 106. Further, the Further, the lid lid1202 1202 may be configured may be configuredto to be be removably removablycoupled coupledtoto anan opening opening adapter adapter 1204. 1204.

In one In example,the one example, the opening openingadapter adapter1204 1204may may have have a substantially a substantially cylindricalgeometry cylindrical geometry with with

an external top threaded surface 1220 that is configured to engage with internal threads of the 2024205136

an external top threaded surface 1220 that is configured to engage with internal threads of the

lid 1202. lid Additionally, the 1202. Additionally, the opening adapter 1204 opening adapter 1204may may include include anan externalbottom external bottom threaded threaded

surface 1222 that is configured to engage with a threaded inner surface of a canister, such as surface 1222 that is configured to engage with a threaded inner surface of a canister, such as

surface 118 surface of canister 118 of canister 102. Anupper 102. An uppergasket gasket1208 1208and anda alower lower gasket gasket 1210 1210 maymay be be configuredto configured to seal seal an an opening of the opening of the canister canister 102 102 when the external when the external bottom threadedsurface bottom threaded surface 1222 is removably 1222 is coupledthereto. removably coupled thereto.Further, Further,the theupper uppergasket gasket1208 1208and and thelower the lower gasket gasket

1210 mayinclude 1210 may includeany anygasket gasketgeometry geometry and/or and/or materials, materials, without without departing departing from from thethe scope scope of of

these disclosures. these disclosures.

[0077]

[0077] AAgrip grip ring ring 1206 1206may mayextend extend around around a circumference a circumference of the of the opening opening adapter adapter 1204. 1204.

Thegrip The grip ring ring 1206 maybebespaced 1206 may spaced between between thethe external external toptop threaded threaded surface surface 1220 1220 andand thethe

external bottom external threadedsurface bottom threaded surface 1222. 1222.InInone oneexample, example, thegrip the gripring ring1206 1206may may be be integrally integrally

moldedwith molded withthe thecylindrical cylindrical structure structure of of the theopening opening adapter adapter 1204. In another 1204. In another example, example,the the grip ring 1206 may be formed separately, and rigidly coupled to the cylindrical structure of grip ring 1206 may be formed separately, and rigidly coupled to the cylindrical structure of

the opening the adapter 1204. opening adapter 1204.For Forexample, example, thegrip the gripring ring1206 1206maymay be be injection injection molded molded as aas a separate element separate andsubsequently element and subsequentlycoupled coupledtotothe theopening openingadapter adapter1204 1204 by by gluing, gluing, welding, welding,

and/or an and/or an interference interference fitting, fitting, among among others. others. In In another another example, example, the the grip grip ring ring1206 1206 may be may be

overmoldedonto overmolded ontothe theopening opening adapter adapter 1204. 1204.

[0078] Theopening

[0078] The openingadapter adapter1204 1204 maymay include include a top a top opening opening 12241224 configured configured to receive to receive a a plug structure plug structure 1212. Theplug 1212. The plugstructure structure 1212 1212may may include include a a bottom bottom portion portion 1216 1216 that that hashas a a substantially cylindrical sidewall, and a top portion 1214 that is rigidly coupled thereto. In substantially cylindrical sidewall, and a top portion 1214 that is rigidly coupled thereto. In

one example, one example,the thebottom bottomportion portion1216 1216maymay be be spin spin welded welded to the to the toptop portion portion 1214, 1214, among among

others. FIG. others. FIG. 13 13 depicts depicts another another isometric isometric view viewof of the the plug plug structure structure 1212, 1212, according to one according to one

or more or aspects described more aspects describedherein. herein. In In one oneimplementation, implementation,the thesubstantially substantially cylindrical cylindrical sidewall of sidewall of the the bottom portion 1216 bottom portion of the 1216 of the plug structure 1212 plug structure mayinclude 1212 may includeaathreaded threadedouter outer surface 1302 surface that is 1302 that is configured configured to to removably coupletoto the removably couple the internal internal threaded threaded surface surface 1218 of 1218 of

the opening the adapter 1204. opening adapter 1204.InInone oneexample, example, theplug the plugstructure structure1212 1212may may be be configured configured to to

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resealably seal seal the the top topopening opening 1224 of the the opening adapter 1204 1204when when thethreaded threadedouter outer 26 Jul 2024

resealably 1224 of opening adapter the

surface 1302 surface engageswith 1302 engages withthe theinternal internal threaded threaded surface surface 1218 1218ofofthe the opening openingadapter adapter1204. 1204. Further, the top portion 1214 may be configured to extend, in a radial direction, beyond the Further, the top portion 1214 may be configured to extend, in a radial direction, beyond the

sidewall of sidewall of the the bottom portion 1216 bottom portion to form 1216 to formaa sealing sealing surface surface 1304. Thissealing 1304. This sealingsurface surface 1304 maybebeconfigured 1304 may configuredtotoabut abuta atop toplip lip of of the the opening adapter 1204 opening adapter 1204atat the the top top opening opening

1224. Accordingly,the 1224. Accordingly, thesealing sealingsurface surface1304 1304may may include include a gasket,and a gasket, andthis thisgasket gasketmay may have have

any geometry geometry(e.g. (e.g. c-shaped c-shapedgasket, gasket,among among others),and andmay maybe be constructed from anyany 2024205136

any others), constructed from

material, without departing from the scope of these disclosures. material, without departing from the scope of these disclosures.

[0079] Theplug

[0079] The plugstructure structure 1212 1212may may include include a a handle handle 1306 1306 that that isisrigidly rigidly coupled coupledtotothe the top top portion 1214. portion Thehandle 1214. The handle1306 1306 maymay extend extend across across a diameter a diameter of the of the toptop portion portion 1214, 1214, andand

maybebeconfigured may configuredfor formanual manual actuationofofthe actuation thethreaded threadedcoupling couplingbetween between thethe plug plug structure structure

1212 andthe 1212 and the opening openingadapter adapter1204, 1204,asaswell wellasasfor for manual manualinsertion/removal insertion/removalofofthe theplug plug structure 1212. structure Theplug 1212. The plugstructure structure 1212 1212may mayalso alsoinclude includeone oneorormore more externalchannels external channels 1308. In one 1308. In onespecific specific example, example,the the plug plug structure structure 1212 mayinclude 1212 may includethree threeexternal externalchannels channels 1308 equally spaced 1308 equally spacedapart apart around arounda acircumference circumferenceofofthe theouter outersidewall sidewallofofthe the bottom bottomportion portion 1216 of the 1216 of the plug plug structure structure 1212. It isiscontemplated, 1212. It contemplated, however, that any however, that any number ofexternal number of external channels 1308 channels 1308may maybebe utilized,without utilized, withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese thesedisclosures. disclosures. The The external channel external 1308may channel 1308 maybebeconfigured configured to to extend extend between between a channel a channel top top edge edge 13101310 and and a a channel bottom channel bottomedge edge1312. 1312.In In one one implementation, implementation, a depth a depth of the of the external external channel channel 1308 1308 (e.g. (e.g.

depth along a radial direction relative to the substantially cylindrical geometry of the outer depth along a radial direction relative to the substantially cylindrical geometry of the outer

sidewall of sidewall of the the bottom portion 1216 bottom portion of the 1216 of the plug structure 1212) plug structure 1212) may beuniform may be uniformalong alonga a longitudinal length of the external channel 1308 (e.g. along that direction parallel to a longitudinal length of the external channel 1308 (e.g. along that direction parallel to a

longitudinal axis of the cylindrical geometry of the bottom portion 1216 of the plug structure longitudinal axis of the cylindrical geometry of the bottom portion 1216 of the plug structure

1212). In another 1212). In another implementation, implementation,a adepth depthofofthe theexternal external channel channel1308 1308may maybe be non-uniform, non-uniform,

and may transition from a first depth to a second depth, less than the first depth, along a and may transition from a first depth to a second depth, less than the first depth, along a

channel transition channel transition region region 1314. In certain 1314. In certain examples, the external examples, the external channel 1308may channel 1308 maybebe configured to provide a partial or full gas pressure relief/equilibration between an external configured to provide a partial or full gas pressure relief/equilibration between an external

environmentand environment andananinternal internalcompartment compartmentof of thethe canister102 canister 102that thatthe theopening openingadapter adapter1204 1204is is

removablycoupled removably coupled to. to.

[0080]

[0080] InIn one one example, example, the plug the plug structure structure 1212 1212 may mayaninclude include internalan internal cavity that cavity that is partially is partially

or wholly filled with an insulating material, such as a foam (e.g. expanded polystyrene, or wholly filled with an insulating material, such as a foam (e.g. expanded polystyrene,

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amongothers), others),and/or and/ormay mayinclude includea avacuum vacuum cavity, configured to to reduce heat transfer 26 Jul 2024

among cavity, configured reduce heat transfer

therethrough. therethrough.

[0081] Theplug

[0081] The plugstructure structure 1212 1212may may additionallyinclude additionally includeretention retentiontabs tabs1316. 1316.AsAs depicted, depicted,

the plug the plug structure structure 1212 1212 may includethree may include three retention retention tabs tabs 1316 equally spaced 1316 equally spacedaround arounda a circumferenceofofaa base circumference base 1318 1318ofofthe the plug plug structure structure 1212. However, 1212. However, it itisis contemplated contemplatedthat that any number numberofofretention retentiontabs tabs 1316 1316may maybebe utilized,without withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these 2024205136

any utilized,

disclosures. In disclosures. In one example,the one example, the retention retention tabs tabs 1360 mayinclude 1360 may includeflexures flexures(e.g. (e.g. one or more one or more

of longitudinal of longitudinal surface surface 1322 1322 and/or and/or radial radial surface surface 1320 1320 may beconfigured may be configuredtotodeform) deform) configured to configured to flex flex between between aa compressed compressedconfiguration configurationandand anan expanded expanded configuration. configuration. As As depicted in FIG. 13, the retention tabs 1316 are in the expanded configuration. depicted in FIG. 13, the retention tabs 1316 are in the expanded configuration.

[0082] In one

[0082] In one example, example,the theretention retention tabs tabs 1316 maybebeconfigured 1316 may configuredtoto limitthe limit the extent extent to to which which

the plug the plug structure structure 1212 1212 may beremoved may be removed from from thethe opening opening adapter adapter 1204 1204 whenwhen the threaded the threaded

outer surface outer surface 1302 is uncoupled 1302 is fromthe uncoupled from theinternal internal threaded threaded surface surface 1218 1218of of the the opening opening adapter 1204. adapter Inparticular, 1204. In particular, when in the when in the expanded configuration,the expanded configuration, the retention retention tabs tabs 1316 may 1316 may

be configured be configured to to abut abut aa retention retention surface surface of ofthe theopening opening adapter adapter 1204. As such, 1204. As such, FIG. FIG. 14 14 depicts aa bottom depicts viewof bottom view of the the opening openingadapter adapter1204, 1204,according accordingtotoone oneorormore moreaspects aspects described herein. described herein. In In one one implementation, implementation,the theretention retention tabs tabs 1316 1316may maybebeconfigured configured to to abut abut

the retention the retention ridge ridgesurface surface1402 1402 of of the theopening opening adapter adapter 1204 whenininthe 1204 when the expanded expanded configuration. configuration.

[0083] FIG.15A

[0083] FIG. 15Aschematically schematically depictsa across-sectional depicts cross-sectionalview viewofofthe theplug plugstructure structure 1212 1212 whenfully when fully engaged engagedwith withthe theopening openingadapter adapter1204. 1204. In In particular,FIG. particular, FIG.15A 15A schematically schematically

depicts the threaded outer surface 1302 of the plug structure 1212 coupled to the internal depicts the threaded outer surface 1302 of the plug structure 1212 coupled to the internal

threaded surface threaded surface 1218 1218ofof the the opening openingadapter adapter1204. 1204.Further, Further,when whenin in thisdepicted this depictedfully fully engagedconfiguration, engaged configuration,the the retention retention tab tab 1316 maybebespaced 1316 may spacedapart apartfrom fromthe theretention retentionridge ridge surface 1402 surface of the 1402 of the opening adapter1204. opening adapter 1204.FIG. FIG.15B 15B schematically schematically depicts depicts another another cross- cross-

sectional view of the plug structure 1212 in a partially uncoupled configuration relative to the sectional view of the plug structure 1212 in a partially uncoupled configuration relative to the

openingadapter opening adapter1204. 1204.Accordingly, Accordingly, as as depicted depicted in in FIG. FIG. 15B, 15B, thethe threaded threaded outer outer surface surface 1302 1302

of the of the plug plug structure structure1212 1212 may be uncoupled may be uncoupledfrom from theinternal the internalthreaded threadedsurface surface1218 1218ofofthe the openingadapter opening adapter1204. 1204.However, However, thethe plug plug structure structure 1212 1212 maymay be prevented be prevented from from beingbeing fullyfully

removedfrom removed from theopening the opening adapter adapter 1204 1204 as as a resultofofthe a result theretention retention tab tab 1316 1316abutting abuttingthe the retention ridge retention ridge surface surface 1402 1402 of of the the opening opening adapter adapter 1204. Advantageously, 1204. Advantageously, thispartial this partial

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uncouplingmay may allow forthe thetop topopening opening1224 1224 to to bebe unsealed, and thethe contentsof,of,ininone one 26 Jul 2024

uncoupling allow for unsealed, and contents

example,the example, the canister canister 102 to be 102 to be poured therefrom, without poured therefrom, withoutthe the plug plug structure structure 1212 beingfully 1212 being fully removedfrom removed from theopening the opening adapter adapter 1204. 1204. Further Further advantageously, advantageously, thisthis functionality functionality maymay

allow for allow for single-handed actuation of single-handed actuation of the the threaded threaded coupling betweenthe coupling between theopening openingadapter adapter1204 1204 and the plug structure 1212, as well as pouring of the contents of the canister 102, without and the plug structure 1212, as well as pouring of the contents of the canister 102, without

requiring the plug structure 1212 to be fully removed and held in a user’s other hand, or set requiring the plug structure 1212 to be fully removed and held in a user's other hand, or set

aside on an external surface. 2024205136

aside on an external surface.

[0084] In order

[0084] In order to to fully fullyremove the plug remove the plug structure structure 1212 1212 from the opening from the adapter1204, opening adapter 1204,aa manualdecoupling manual decouplingforce forcemay may be be applied applied to to urge urge theretention the retentiontabs tabs1316 1316tototransition transition from fromthe the expandedconfiguration expanded configurationdepicted depictedininFIG. FIG.15B, 15B,totoa acompressed compressed configuration configuration that that allows allows the the

retention tabs retention tabs 1316 1316 to to move past the move past the retention retention ridge ridge surface surface 1402. 1402. In In one one example, this example, this

manual decoupling force may be applied in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the manual decoupling force may be applied in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the

cylindrical structure of the bottom portion 1216. It is contemplated that any decoupling force cylindrical structure of the bottom portion 1216. It is contemplated that any decoupling force

maybebeutilized, may utilized, based on the based on the specific specific geometries geometries and materials, among and materials, others, of among others, of the the

retention tabs retention tabs 1316, 1316, without without departing departing from the scope from the scope of of these these disclosures. disclosures. Additionally or Additionally or

alternatively, the retention tabs 1360 may be configured to abut one or more additional or alternatively, the retention tabs 1360 may be configured to abut one or more additional or

alternative surfaces alternative surfaces of ofthe theopening opening adapter adapter 1204 1204 when in the when in the expanded expandedconfiguration, configuration,such suchasas base surface base surface 1502, without departing 1502, without departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these disclosures. disclosures.

[0085] It isiscontemplated

[0085] It contemplated that that the thestructures structuresofof thethe opening openingadapter adapterassembly assembly 1100 1100 may be may be

constructed from constructed fromany anymaterials. materials. For Forexample, example,oneone oror more more of of thethe described described elements elements maymay be be constructed from constructed fromone oneorormore morepolymers, polymers, metals,alloys, metals, alloys,composites, composites,ceramics ceramicsoror woods, woods,

without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In particular, the opening adapter without departing from the scope of these disclosures. In particular, the opening adapter

assembly 1100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, high impact assembly 1100 may utilize one or more of steel, titanium, iron, nickel, cobalt, high impact

polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, polyvinylchloride, polyethylene, and/or polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, nylon, polyvinylchloride, polyethylene, and/or

polypropylene,among polypropylene, among others.ItItis others. is further further contemplated that any contemplated that manufacturing any manufacturing

methodologiesmay methodologies maybe be utilizedtotoconstruct utilized constructthe the described describedelements elementsofofthe theopening openingadapter adapter assembly1100, assembly 1100,without withoutdeparting departingfrom from thescope the scope of of thesedisclosures. these disclosures.InIncertain certainexamples, examples, injection molding, injection molding, blow molding,casting, blow molding, casting, rotational rotational molding, compressionmolding, molding, compression molding, gas gas

assist molding, assist molding, thermoforming, orfoam thermoforming, or foammolding, molding, welding welding (e.g.spin (e.g. spinwelding), welding),gluing, gluing,ororuse use of fasteners (e.g. rivets, staples, screws etc.) among others, may be utilized, without departing of fasteners (e.g. rivets, staples, screws etc.) among others, may be utilized, without departing

from the scope of these disclosures. Additionally, it is contemplated that the depicted and from the scope of these disclosures. Additionally, it is contemplated that the depicted and

described elements described elementsofof the the opening openingadapter adapterassembly assembly1100 1100 maymay be constructed be constructed withwith any any

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dimensionalvalues, values,without withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese thesedisclosures. disclosures. AsAssuch, such,for for 26 Jul 2024

dimensional

example, the described threads (e.g. of threaded outer surface 1302, internal threaded surface example, the described threads (e.g. of threaded outer surface 1302, internal threaded surface

1218, external top 1218, external top threaded threaded surface surface 1220, 1220, and/or and/or external external bottom threaded surface bottom threaded surface 1222) 1222)may may be constructed be constructed with with any anythread thread geometries, geometries,without withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these disclosures. disclosures.

[0086] FIG.16 16depicts depicts an an isometric isometric view viewofofan analternative alternative implementation ofananinsulating insulating 2024205136

[0086] FIG. implementation of

container 1600, container accordingto 1600, according to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein. InInthe the depicted depictedexample example of FIG. 16, the insulating container 1600 includes a lower cap structure 1602 that is coupled of FIG. 16, the insulating container 1600 includes a lower cap structure 1602 that is coupled

to an to an upper upper cap 1604and cap 1604 andaacanister canister 1606. 1606. InInone oneimplementation, implementation,thethecanister canister1606 1606may may be be

similar to similar to the thecanister canister102. 102.Accordingly, Accordingly, canister canister1606 1606 may includeelements may include elementssimilar similarto to canister 102, canister 102, and and may beconstructed may be constructedusing usingsimilar similar materials materials and/or and/or processes. processes. The Thecanister canister 1606 mayinclude 1606 may includeananinsulated insulateddouble doublewall wallstructure. structure. The Thecanister canister1606 1606may may additionally additionally

include a tapered, substantially cylindrical geometry. However, as discussed in relation to include a tapered, substantially cylindrical geometry. However, as discussed in relation to

canister 102, the canister 1606 may have a regular cylindrical geometry, or alternative canister 102, the canister 1606 may have a regular cylindrical geometry, or alternative

geometries, without geometries, without departing departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese these disclosures. disclosures. As Asdepicted depictedininFIG. FIG.16, 16, the upper the cap 1604 upper cap 1604isis removably removablycoupled coupledtoto thelower the lowercap capstructure structure1602. 1602.Further, Further,the theupper upper cap 1604 cap 1604may maybebesimilar similartotocap cap108, 108,asaspreviously previouslydescribed describedininthis this disclosure. disclosure. As such, the As such, the upper cap upper cap 1604 1604may may include include a magnetic a magnetic toptop surface surface 1608, 1608, which which may may be constructed be constructed

similarly to the magnetic top surface 111 of the cap 108. similarly to the magnetic top surface 111 of the cap 108.

[0087] FIG.17

[0087] FIG. 17depicts depicts another anotherisometric isometricview viewofofthe the insulating insulating container container 1600, accordingto 1600, according to one or one or more aspectsdescribed more aspects describedherein. herein. InInparticular, particular, FIG. FIG. 17 17 depicts depicts the the upper upper cap cap 1604 1604

magneticallycoupled magnetically coupledtotoaa docking dockingstructure structure 1610 1610ofofthe the lower lowercap capstructure structure 1602. 1602. Accordingly,the Accordingly, the docking dockingstructure structure1610 1610may maybe be similartotodocking similar docking structure128, structure 128,asasprevious previous described in described in relation relation to tothe thespout spoutadapter adapter104. 104.In Inone oneexample, example, the the combination of the combination of the lower lower

cap structure cap structure 1602 and the 1602 and the upper upper cap cap 1604 1604may may otherwise otherwise be be referredtotoasasa aspout referred spoutadapter adapter 1601, whichisis configured 1601, which configuredto to provide provide aa spout spout 1612 1612with withaasmaller smalleraperture aperture than than an an opening openingofof the canister 1606. the canister 1606.

[0088] FIG.18

[0088] FIG. 18depicts depictsan anisometric isometric view viewofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter 1601, 1601,according accordingtotoone oneorormore more aspects described aspects herein. FIG. described herein. FIG. 18 18depicts depicts the the upper upper cap cap 1604 1604removably removably coupled coupled to to thethe spout spout

1612 (not depicted). 1612 (not depicted). Further, Further, FIG. 18 depicts FIG. 18 depicts aa lower threaded sidewall lower threaded sidewall 1614 1614ofofthe the lower lower cap structure 1602, which is configured to be received by a threaded sidewall of a canister, cap structure 1602, which is configured to be received by a threaded sidewall of a canister,

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such as as the the threaded threaded inner inner surface surface 118 118 of of the the canister canister102. 102. As As depicted, depicted, the the upper upper cap cap 1604 26 Jul 2024

such 1604

includes multiple includes multiple grip grip elements spacedaround elements spaced aroundananouter outercylindrical cylindrical sidewall sidewall 1618 1618ofof the the upper upper cap 1604. These grip elements are collectively labeled as elements 1616, and it is cap 1604. These grip elements are collectively labeled as elements 1616, and it is

contemplatedthat contemplated that any anynumber numberofof theseelements these elements may may be be spaced spaced around around the the outer outer cylindrical cylindrical

sidewall 1618 sidewall 1618of of the the upper upper cap cap 1604, 1604,without withoutdeparting departingfrom fromthe thescope scopeofofthese thesedisclosures. disclosures. In one limitation, the grip elements 1616 may be similar to the grip depressions 142a-c In one limitation, the grip elements 1616 may be similar to the grip depressions 142a-c

described in in relation relation to tocap cap108. 108. Additionally, Additionally, the theupper upper cap cap 1604 maybebeimplemented implemented with 2024205136

described 1604 may with

a filleted/ curved surface 1620 that is spaced between the outer cylindrical sidewall 1618 and a filleted/ curved surface 1620 that is spaced between the outer cylindrical sidewall 1618 and

the magnetic the top surface magnetic top surface 1608. 1608. Further, Further,it it is iscontemplated that the contemplated that the surface surface1620 1620 may have may have

any radius of curvature. any radius of curvature.

[0089] FIG.19

[0089] FIG. 19depicts depicts another anotherisometric isometricview viewofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter 1601. 1601.InInFIG. FIG.19, 19,the the upper cap upper cap 1604 1604isis depicted depictedas as being being magnetically magneticallycoupled coupledtotothe thedocking dockingstructure structure1610, 1610,such such that the spout 1612 is uncovered and visible. that the spout 1612 is uncovered and visible.

[0090] FIG.20A

[0090] FIG. 20Adepicts depictsanother anotherisometric isometricview viewofof thespout the spoutadapter adapter1601 1601 from from a different a different

orientation such that the docking structure 1610 is more clearly visible. Accordingly, the orientation such that the docking structure 1610 is more clearly visible. Accordingly, the

dockingstructure docking structure 1610 1610includes includesaa magnetic magneticdocking docking surface1622. surface 1622.

[0091] Themagnetic

[0091] The magneticdocking docking surface surface 1622 1622 maymay be similar be similar to the to the magnetic magnetic docking docking surface surface

114, 114, as as previously previously described. Additionally, the described. Additionally, the docking structure 1610 docking structure mayinclude 1610 may includea atop top surface 1624 surface that slopes 1624 that slopes between the magnetic between the magneticdocking docking surface1622, surface 1622, and and thethe spout spout 1612. 1612.

Additionally, the top surface 1624 of the docking structure 1610 is spaced apart from a top Additionally, the top surface 1624 of the docking structure 1610 is spaced apart from a top

surface 1626 surface of the 1626 of the lower cap structure lower cap structure 1602. Thedocking 1602. The dockingsurface surface1622 1622 projectsfrom projects from thethe

outer perimeter outer 1627of perimeter 1627 of the the top top surface surface 1626. In one 1626. In one example, example,the thedocking dockingsurface surface1626 1626 may may

be positioned at a distance from a center of the lower cap structure 1602 equal or greater than be positioned at a distance from a center of the lower cap structure 1602 equal or greater than

a maximum a outer maximum outer radius radius of of thecanister the canister1606. 1606.

[0092] FIG.20B

[0092] FIG. 20Bdepicts depictsa aplan planview viewofofthe thespout spoutadapter adapter1601, 1601,according accordingtotoone oneorormore more aspects described aspects herein. As described herein. Asdepicted, depicted, the the docking dockingstructure structure 1610 1610may maytaper taperfrom froma afirst first width 1611 at the intersection of the docking structure 1610 with the collar surface 1630 of width 1611 at the intersection of the docking structure 1610 with the collar surface 1630 of

the spout adapter 1601, to a second width 1613, less than the first width 1613, at the docking the spout adapter 1601, to a second width 1613, less than the first width 1613, at the docking

surface 1622. surface Assuch, 1622. As such,the thedocking dockingstructure structure1610 1610may may taper taper inin atatleast least two two planes. planes.

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[0093] FIG.22 22depicts depictsanother anotherisometric isometricview viewofofthe the spout spout adapter adapter 1601, 1601,according accordingtotoone oneoror 26 Jul 2024

[0093] FIG.

moreaspects more aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein. InInparticular, particular, FIG. FIG. 22 22 depicts depicts the the spout spout adapter adapter 1601 1601 without without

the upper the cap 1604. upper cap 1604. FIG. FIG.2222also alsodepicts depictsananupper upperthreaded threadedsidewall sidewall1628 1628ofof thespout the spout1612. 1612. Accordingly,the Accordingly, the lower lowerthreaded threadedsidewall sidewall1614 1614and and theupper the upper threaded threaded sidewall sidewall 1628 1628 may, may,

similar to any other threaded surfaces discussed throughout this disclosure, may be similar to any other threaded surfaces discussed throughout this disclosure, may be

implementedwith implemented withanyany thread thread geometries. geometries. Additionally, Additionally, thethe spout spout adapter adapter 1601 1601 includes includes a a collar surface surface 1630 1630 spaced betweenthe thespout spout1612 1612and andthethetop topsurface surface1626 1626ofofthe thelower lowercap cap 2024205136

collar spaced between

structure 1602. structure This collar 1602. This collar surface surface 1630 extends around 1630 extends aroundaacircumference circumferenceofofthe thespout spout1612 1612 and, in and, in one one implementation, providesaaflat implementation, provides flat surface surface that thatmay may abut abut the the upper upper cap cap 1604, when 1604, when

removablycoupled removably coupledtoto theupper the upperthreaded threadedsidewall sidewall1628. 1628.

[0094] FIG.23

[0094] FIG. 23depicts depicts an an elevation elevation view viewofof the the spout spout adapter adapter 1601 1601with withthe theupper uppercap cap1604 1604 magneticallycoupled magnetically coupledtotothe the docking dockingstructure structure 1610. 1610.InInthe thedepicted depictedexample, example,the thetop topsurface surface 1626 of the 1626 of the lower cap structure lower cap structure 1602 has aa geometry 1602 has that slopes geometry that slopes between betweenthe thespout spout1612 1612and and a rounded/filleted outer edge 1632 of the top surface 1626. More specifically, the top surface a rounded/filleted outer edge 1632 of the top surface 1626. More specifically, the top surface

1626 of the 1626 of the lower cap structure lower cap structure 1602 extends between 1602 extends betweenthe theouter outersurface surface1630 1630and andthe theouter outer edge 1632. edge 1632.FIG. FIG.2323further furtherdepicts depictsaalower lowergasket gasket1634 1634that thatextends extendsaround arounda afirst first end end ofof the lower the threaded sidewall lower threaded sidewall 1614. 1614. This Thislower lowergasket gasket1634 1634 includes includes one one or or more more vent vent

structures 1638 structures spaced apart 1638 spaced apart around aroundaa circumference circumferenceofofthe thelower lowergasket gasket1634. 1634.InInone one implementation,the implementation, thevent ventstructures structures 1638 are configured 1638 are configuredto to provide provide aa pressure pressure release release mechanism,and mechanism, and allow allow gas gas to to passbetween pass between thethe canister1606 canister 1606 andand an an external external environment. environment. It It is contemplated is that any contemplated that numberofofvent any number ventstructures structures 1638 1638may maybebespaced spaced apart apart around around thethe

lower gasket lower gasket 1634. 1634.InInone onespecific specificimplementation, implementation,the thelower lowergasket gasket1634 1634 includes includes four four vent vent

structures 1638 structures that are 1638 that are approximately equally spaced approximately equally spacedaround aroundthe thecircumference circumferenceofofthe thelower lower gasket 1634. gasket 1634.

[0095] Thespout

[0095] The spoutadapter adapter1601 1601may may additionally additionally include include an an upper upper gasket gasket 1642 1642 that that extends extends

aroundaa second around secondend end1644 1644ofofthe thelower lowerthreaded threadedsidewall sidewall1614. 1614. Accordingly, Accordingly, bothboth the the lower lower

gasket 1634 gasket 1634of of the the upper upper gasket gasket 1642 1642may may resealablyseal resealably sealananopening openingofofthe thecanister canister1606. 1606.

[0096] Central

[0096] Central axis axis 1640 1640 corresponds corresponds to an to an axis of axis of rotation rotation of the cylindrical of the cylindrical geometriesgeometries of of the spout the spout adapter adapter 1601. In one 1601. In oneexample, example,the themagnetic magneticdocking docking surface surface 1622 1622 is is substantially substantially

parallel to the central axis 1640 of the lower cap structure 1602. parallel to the central axis 1640 of the lower cap structure 1602.

25

[0097] FIG.24 24schematically schematicallydepicts depictsaacross-sectional cross-sectional view viewof of the the spout spout adapter adapter 1601, 1601, 26 Jul 2024

[0097] FIG.

according to according to one one or or more moreaspects aspectsdescribed describedherein. herein. FIG. FIG.2424schematically schematicallydepicts depictsananinternal internal passageway1650 passageway 1650 of of thespout the spoutadapter adapter1601 1601 thatextends that extends between between a spout a spout opening opening 16561656 at aat a top of the spout adapter 1601, and a canister opening 1658 at a bottom of the spout adapter top of the spout adapter 1601, and a canister opening 1658 at a bottom of the spout adapter

1601, which 1601, which is is configured configured to open to open into into an an internal internal cavity cavity of the canister of the canister 1606. In 1606. In the depicted the depicted

implementation,the implementation, theinternal internal passageway 1650 passageway 1650 substantiallyconforms substantially conformsto to theouter the outergeometry geometry of the the lower lower cap cap structure structure 1602. In an an alternative alternativeimplementation, implementation, the the internal internalpassageway 2024205136

of 1602. In passageway

1650 maybebeimplemented 1650 may implemented assubstantially as a a substantiallycylindrical cylindricalchannel channelthat thatextends extendsbetween between the the

spout opening spout opening1656 1656and andthe thecanister canisteropening opening1658, 1658,among among another another geometries. geometries. FIG.FIG. 24 also 24 also

depicts magnetic depicts elements1660 magnetic elements 1660and and 1662, 1662, which which areare encapsulated encapsulated in the in the upper upper capcap 1604 1604 and and

the docking the structure 1610 docking structure of the 1610 of the lower cap structure lower cap structure 1602, 1602, respectively. respectively. The magnetic The magnetic

elements1660 elements 1660and and1662 1662 may may be be permanent permanent magnets, magnets, or be or may may be ferromagnetic ferromagnetic structures structures that that are magnetically are attracted to magnetically attracted to magnets. It isiscontemplated magnets. It contemplated that that the themagnetic magnetic elements 1660 elements 1660

and 1662 and 1662may maybebeimplemented implemented withwith any any geometries. geometries. In specific In one one specific example, example, the magnetic the magnetic

element1660 element 1660isis aa permanent permanentmagnet, magnet, and and thethe magnetic magnetic element element 16621662 is aismagnetic a magnetic plate. plate. In In another implementation, another implementation,the themagnetic magneticelement element 1662 1662 is is a permanent a permanent magnet, magnet, and and the the magnetic magnetic

element1660 element 1660isis aa magnetic magneticplate. plate. In In yet yet another another example, example,both bothofofthe the magnetic magneticelements elements 1660 and1662 1660 and 1662are arepermanent permanent magnets. magnets.

[0098] FIG.24

[0098] FIG. 24depicts depicts the the upper upper cap cap1604 1604coupled coupledtotothe thespout spout1612. 1612.InInparticular, particular, FIG. FIG.2424 depicts the depicts the upper upper threaded threaded sidewall sidewall 1628 removably 1628 removably coupled coupled to to anan innerthreaded inner threaded sidewall sidewall

1670 of the 1670 of the upper cap 1604. upper cap 1604. The Theupper upper cap cap 1604 1604 maymay additionally additionally include include a cap a cap gasket gasket 1652 1652

that extends around an internal circumference of at a top of the upper cap 1604 and seals the that extends around an internal circumference of at a top of the upper cap 1604 and seals the

upper cap upper cap 1604 1604against againstthe the spout spout1612. 1612.

[0099] It isiscontemplated

[0099] It contemplated that that the thespout spout adapter adapter1601 1601 can can be be manufactured usingany manufactured using any combinationofofthe combination theprocesses processesand andmaterials materialsdescribed describedthroughout throughoutthis thisdisclosure. disclosure. For For example,each example, eachofofthe the lower lowercap capstructure structure 1602 1602and andthe theupper uppercap cap1604 1604may may be be formed formed by by multi-shot injection multi-shot injection molding processes that molding processes that encapsulate the magnetic encapsulate the elements1660 magnetic elements 1660andand 1662. 1662.

[0100] FIG.25

[0100] FIG. 25schematically schematicallydepicts depictsananisometric isometricview viewofofthe thespout spoutadapter adapter1601 1601with withthe the upper cap upper cap 1604 1604removed. removed. Also Also depicted depicted is ais pullout a pullout gasket gasket 2502, 2502, which which is is configured configured to to be be

positioned within positioned within the the upper cap 1604 upper cap 1604toto form formaaseal seal between betweenthe thespout spout1612 1612and andthe theupper upper

26

cap 1604. 1604. The Thepullout pulloutgasket gasket2502 2502isisconfigured configuredtotobeberemovable removable from thethe upper capcap 1604 in 26 Jul 2024

cap from upper 1604 in

order to order to allow allow the the upper upper cap cap 1604 and/or gasket 1604 and/or gasket 2502 2502totobe becleaned. cleaned.

[0101] FIG.26

[0101] FIG. 26depicts depicts an an isometric isometric bottom bottomview viewofofthe theupper uppercap cap1604. 1604.As As shown, shown, the the upper upper

cap 1604 cap 1604includes includesan aninner inner threaded threadedsidewall sidewall1670. 1670.The The pulloutgasket pullout gasket2502 2502 is is configured configured to to

be retained be retained within within the the upper upper cap cap 1604. In one 1604. In oneexample, example,the thepullout pulloutgasket gasket2502 2502may maybe be held held

within the upper cap 1604 by an interference fit such that an outer diameter of the pullout 2024205136

within the upper cap 1604 by an interference fit such that an outer diameter of the pullout

gasket 2504 gasket 2504is is slightly slightly bigger bigger than than an aninner innerdiameter diameter of ofthe theupper uppercap cap1604. 1604. Additionally or Additionally or

alternatively, the alternatively, thepullout pulloutgasket gasket2502 2502may may be be held held within within the the upper upper cap cap 1604 by being 1604 by beingheld held by one by one or or more morethreads threadsofof the the inner inner threaded sidewall 1670. threaded sidewall 1670. InInone oneexample, example,the thepullout pullout gasket 2502 gasket 2502is is formed froma adeformable formed from deformable material material such such thatitit may that maybebedeformed deformedin in order order to to bebe

positioned within positioned within the the upper cap 1604 upper cap 1604asasdepicted. depicted. ItIt is is contemplated that any contemplated that any

polymeric/elastomericmaterial polymeric/elastomeric materialmay maybebe used used to to form form thepullout the pulloutgasket gasket2502. 2502.In In certain certain

examples,the examples, the pullout pullout gasket gasket 2502 2502may maybebeformed formed from from a single a single material,ororcombination material, combination of of materials, including materials, including one one or or more silicone rubbers, more silicone rubbers, neoprene rubbers, ethylene neoprene rubbers, propylene ethylene propylene

(EPM)rubbers, (EPM) rubbers,ororethylene ethylenepropylene propylenediene diene(EPDM) (EPDM) rubbers, rubbers, or nitrile or nitrile rubbers,among rubbers, among many many

others. The others. The pullout pullout gasket gasket 2502 2502may maybebepositioned positionedwithin within theupper the upper cap cap 1604, 1604, as as depicted depicted inin

FIG. 26, FIG. 26, using using the the depicted depicted gasket gasket grip grip 2602. Thisgasket 2602. This gasketgrip grip 2602 2602serves servesas as an an element elementthat that maybebemanually may manually grasped. grasped. TheThe gasket gasket grip grip 2602 2602 may may be connected be connected tosealing to the the sealing surface surface

2604of 2604 of the the pullout pullout gasket gasket 2502, wherebythe 2502, whereby thesealing sealingsurface surface 2604 2604may maybe be configured configured to to abut abut

and form a seal against the spout 1612. and form a seal against the spout 1612.

[0102] FIG.27

[0102] FIG. 27depicts depicts aa first first isometric isometricview view and and FIG. FIG. 28 28 depicts depicts aa second second isometric isometric view of view of

the pullout gasket 2502. As depicted, the pullout gasket 2502 includes an outer ring structure the pullout gasket 2502. As depicted, the pullout gasket 2502 includes an outer ring structure

2701 that includes the sealing surface 2604. The outer cylindrical surface 2703 of the outer 2701 that includes the sealing surface 2604. The outer cylindrical surface 2703 of the outer

ring structure ring structure 2701 2701 may beconfigured may be configuredtotoabut/intersect abut/intersect with with the the inner inner threaded threaded sidewall sidewall 1670 1670

of the of the upper upper cap cap 1604. Aninner 1604. An innerring ringstructure structure 2702 2702forms formsa asidewall sidewallthat that extends extendsbelow belowthe the sealing surface 2604 and provides rigidity to the pullout gasket 2502. The gasket grip 2602 is sealing surface 2604 and provides rigidity to the pullout gasket 2502. The gasket grip 2602 is

attached to the inner ring structure 2702 and extends partially across a diameter of the pullout attached to the inner ring structure 2702 and extends partially across a diameter of the pullout

gasket 2502 gasket 2502such suchthat that the the ends (2704a, 2704b) ends (2704a, 2704b)ofofthe the grip grip 2602 2602intersect intersect with with an an outer outer

sidewall of the inner ring structure 2702. In one example, a top edge of the grip 2602 is sidewall of the inner ring structure 2702. In one example, a top edge of the grip 2602 is

approximatelylevel approximately levelwith withaa bottom bottomsurface surface2708 2708ofofthe theinner innerring ring structure structure 2702. 2702.

27

[0103] In one one example, example,ananinsulating insulating container container formed formedofofaamaterial materialcan caninclude includeaa canister canister 26 Jul 2024

[0103] In

that has a first inner wall that has a first end with a threaded sidewall and an opening that has a first inner wall that has 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 extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid, and a second outer wall forming an

outer shell of the canister. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to outer shell of the canister. The second outer wall can include a second end configured to

support the support the canister canister on on aa surface. surface. The The canister canister can can also alsoinclude includea asealed sealedvacuum vacuum cavity cavity

forming an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer forming an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer

wall. The Theinsulating insulatingcontainer container can canalso also include include aa spout spout adapter adapter having having aa spout spout channel channel 2024205136

wall.

extendingthrough extending throughaaheight heightof of the the spout spout adapter adapter between between aabottom bottomsurface surfaceand anda aspout spout openingon opening onaatop top surface surface of of the the spout spout adapter. adapter. The spout opening The spout openingisis sealed sealed with with aa cap cap having having a magnetic a top surface magnetic top surface configured configuredto to magnetically magneticallycouple coupletotoaa docking dockingsurface surfaceononaagrip grip ring ring extending around extending arounda acircumference circumferenceofofthe thespout spoutadapter adapterbetween between a topthreaded a top threaded surfaceand surface and a a bottomthreaded bottom threadedsurface. surface. The Thebottom bottom threaded threaded surface surface configured configured to to resealably resealably sealthe seal thespout spout adapter to the opening of the canister, and the top threaded surface configured to removably adapter to the opening of the canister, and the top threaded surface configured to removably

couple the spout adapter to a lid. couple the spout adapter to a lid.

[0104]

[0104] InIn another another aspect, aspect, an insulating an insulating container container may include may include a canister a canister that has athat hasinner first a first inner wall having a first end having a threaded sidewall and an opening extending into an internal wall having a first end having 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 canister. reservoir for receiving liquid, and a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister.

Thesecond The secondouter outerwall wallcan caninclude includeaasecond secondend endconfigured configuredtoto supportthe support thecanister canisteron onaa surface. The surface. Thecanister canister can can also also include include a a sealed sealed vacuum cavityforming vacuum cavity formingananinsulated insulateddouble double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulating container wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall. The insulating container

can also can also include include an an opening adapter that opening adapter that has has an an external external bottom threaded surface bottom threaded surface to to removablycouple removably coupletotoand andseal sealthe theopening openingofofthe thecanister. canister. The Theopening openingadapter adaptermay may also also have have

an internal threaded surface, an external top threaded surface, and a grip ring positioned an internal threaded surface, an external top threaded surface, and a grip ring positioned

betweenthe between theexternal external top top threaded threaded surface surface and andthe the external external bottom threadedsurface. bottom threaded surface. The The insulating container may also include a plug structure that has a substantially cylindrical top insulating container may also include a plug structure that has a substantially cylindrical top

portion and a substantially cylindrical bottom portion. The plug structure may also include a portion and a substantially cylindrical bottom portion. The plug structure may also include a

threaded outer surface that is configured to removably couple to the internal threaded surface threaded outer surface that is configured to removably couple to the internal threaded surface

of the opening adapter. The plug structure may also have a handle that is rigidly coupled to a of the opening adapter. The plug structure may also have a handle that is rigidly coupled to a

top portion, and a retention tab that is rigidly/ flexibly coupled to a bottom portion of the plug top portion, and a retention tab that is rigidly/ flexibly coupled to a bottom portion of the plug

structure. Further, structure. Further, an an external externalchannel channel may extendbetween may extend betweena achannel channeltop topedge edgeandand a channel a channel

bottom edge of the plug structure. Additionally, the insulating container may include a lid bottom edge of the plug structure. Additionally, the insulating container may include a lid

that is configured to be removably coupled to the external top threaded surface of the opening that is configured to be removably coupled to the external top threaded surface of the opening

adapter. adapter.

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[0105]

[0105] InIn another aspect, an insulating container may include a canister that has athat hasinner a first inner 26 Jul 2024

another aspect, an insulating container may include a canister first

wall with a first end that has a threaded sidewall and an opening that extends into an internal wall with a first end that has a threaded sidewall and an opening that extends into an internal

reservoir configured to receive liquid. The canister may also include a second outer wall reservoir configured to receive liquid. The canister may also include a second outer wall

forms an outer shell of the canister, with the second outer wall having a second end that is forms an outer shell of the canister, with the second outer wall having a second end that is

configuredto configured to support support the the canister canister on on aa surface. surface. The The canister canister may have aa sealed may have sealed vacuum vacuum cavity that forms an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the cavity that forms an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the

second outer wall. The insulating container may also include a lower cap structure that has a 2024205136

second outer wall. The insulating container may also include a lower cap structure that has a

lower threaded lower threadedsidewall sidewallthat that is is configured configured to to be be removably coupledtotoand removably coupled andseal seal the the opening openingofof the canister the lower cap structure may also have a top surface that extends between the the canister the lower cap structure may also have a top surface that extends between the

lower threaded lower threadedsidewall sidewalland andaa spout, spout, with with the the spout further having spout further having an an upper threaded upper threaded

sidewall. The sidewall. Thelower lowercap capstructure structuremay mayinclude includea adocking docking structurethat structure thatprotrudes protrudesfrom fromthe thetop top surface, and surface, and has has a a magnetic dockingsurface. magnetic docking surface. The Theinsulating insulatingcontainer containermay may alsoinclude also includeanan upper cap upper cap that that has has a a magnetic top surface magnetic top surface and and aa threaded threaded inner inner sidewall, sidewall, with with the the upper upper cap cap

configuredto configured to be be removably removablycoupled coupledtoto thespout the spoutand andthe thedocking dockingsurface. surface.

[0106] In one

[0106] In one implementation, implementation,the themagnetic magneticdocking docking surface surface of of thespout the spoutadapter adapterisis substantially parallel to a central axis of the lower cap structure. substantially parallel to a central axis of the lower cap structure.

[0107] In one

[0107] In one implementation, implementation,the thespout spoutadapter adapterfurther further includes includes aa lower lower gasket gasket that that extends extends

around a first end of the lower threaded sidewall, and an upper gasket that extends around a around a first end of the lower threaded sidewall, and an upper gasket that extends around a

secondend second endofofthe the lower lowerthreaded threadedsidewall. sidewall.

[0108] In another

[0108] In another implementation, implementation,the thelower lowergasket gasketincludes includesa avent ventstructure. structure.

[0109] The

[0109] The docking docking structure structure of theofspout the spout adapteradapter may alsomay alsoa include include a top top surface surface that slopes that slopes

betweenthe between thespout spoutand andthe themagnetic magneticdocking docking surface. surface.

[0110] Theinsulating

[0110] The insulating container container may mayalso alsoinclude includeaacollar collar surface surface between the spout between the spout and andthe the top surface top surface of of the the lower lower cap cap structure. structure. The The collar collarsurface surfacemay may extend aroundthe extend around the circumferenceofofthe circumference the spout. spout.

[0111] The

[0111] The docking docking structure structure of theoflower the lower cap maycap may taper taper from from a first a first width at anwidth at an intersection intersection

of the docking structure with the collar surface, to a second width, less than the first width, at of the docking structure with the collar surface, to a second width, less than the first width, at

the magnetic the dockingsurface. magnetic docking surface.

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[0112] Thetop topsurface surfaceof of the the docking dockingstructure structure may maybebespaced spacedapart apartfrom fromthe thetop topsurface surfaceofof 26 Jul 2024

[0112] The

the lower cap structure. the lower cap structure.

[0113] Thedocking

[0113] The dockingstructure structuremay may encapsulate encapsulate a magnetic a magnetic plate. plate.

[0114] Thetop

[0114] The topsurface surfaceof of the the lower lower cap cap structure structure may haveaageometry may have geometry thatslopes that slopesbetween between the spout and a rounded/filleted outer edge of the top surface. the spout and a rounded/filleted outer edge of the top surface. 2024205136

[0115] In another

[0115] In another aspect, aspect, aa spout spout adapter adapter may include aa lower may include lower cap capstructure. structure. The Thelower lowercap cap structure may additionally include a lower threaded sidewall that is configured to be structure may additionally include a lower threaded sidewall that is configured to be

removablycoupled removably coupledtoto andtotoseal and sealthe theopening openingofofaacanister. canister. The Thelower lowercap capstructure structuremay may additionally include additionally include aa top top surface surfacethat thatextends extendsbetween between the the lower lower threaded threaded sidewall sidewall and a and a

spout, with spout, with the the spout spout further furtherincluding includingan anupper upper threaded threaded sidewall. sidewall. The lowercap The lower capstructure structure mayalso may alsoinclude includeaa docking dockingstructure structure that that protrudes protrudes from the top from the top surface surface and and has has a a magnetic magnetic

dockingsurface. docking surface. Additionally, Additionally,the the spout spout adapter adapter under undermay mayinclude includeananupper upper cap cap thathas that hasa a magnetictop magnetic topsurface surface and andaa threaded threadedinner inner sidewall. sidewall. The Theupper uppercap capmaybe maybe configured configured to to be be removablycoupled removably coupledtoto thespout the spoutand andthe themagnetic magnetic docking docking surface. surface.

[0116]

[0116] InIn another another aspect, aspect, an insulating an insulating container container may include may include a canister a canister that has athat hasinner first a first inner wall with a first end that has a threaded sidewall and an opening that extends into an internal wall with a first end that has a threaded sidewall and an opening that extends into an internal

reservoir configured to receive liquid. The canister may also include a second outer wall reservoir configured to receive liquid. The canister may also include a second outer wall

forms an outer shell of the canister, with the second outer wall having a second end that is forms an outer shell of the canister, with the second outer wall having a second end that is

configured to configured to support support the the canister canister on on aa surface. surface. The The canister canister may have aa sealed may have sealed vacuum vacuum cavity that forms an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the cavity that forms an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the

secondouter second outer wall. wall. The Theinsulating insulatingcontainer container may mayalso alsoinclude includea alower lowercap capstructure structurethat that has has a a

lower threaded lower threadedsidewall sidewallthat that is is configured configured to to be be removably coupledtotoand removably coupled andseal seal the the opening openingofof the canister the lower cap structure may also have a top surface that extends between the the canister the lower cap structure may also have a top surface that extends between the

lower threaded lower threadedsidewall sidewalland andaa spout, spout, with with the the spout further having spout further having an an upper threaded upper threaded

sidewall. The sidewall. Thelower lowercap capstructure structuremay mayinclude includea adocking docking structurethat structure thatprotrudes protrudesfrom fromthe thetop top surface, and surface, and has has a a magnetic dockingsurface. magnetic docking surface. The Theinsulating insulatingcontainer containermay may alsoinclude also includeanan upper cap upper cap that that has has a a pullout pullout gasket gasket configured configured to to be be removably attachedwithin removably attached withinthe the upper uppercap, cap, and aa magnetic and magnetictop topsurface surface and andaa threaded threadedinner inner sidewall, sidewall, with with the the upper cap configured upper cap configuredto to be be removablycoupled removably coupledtoto thespout the spoutand andthe thedocking dockingsurface. surface.

3 0

[0117] The 1pullout ]gasket mayh additionally p include l an l outer ring tstructure g that a is s configured 26 Jul 2024

[ 0 1 7 T e u o u k e t m a y

to abut t o and abe retained b u tby the threaded a n d inner sidewall b e of the r upper e t cap, a and i have n e a sealing d b y t h

surface s u rthatfis configured a c e to abut t the h spout. a t The pullout i s gasket c may o additionally n f i g include u r an e d t o

inner i n ring n structure e r thatr is attached i n g to and sconcentric t r with u c thet outer u ring r structure, e t with h the a t i s

inner i n ring n structure e r forming r i a sidewall n g thats extends t r below u c thet sealing u r surface, e and f a ogasket r m i n g

griprstructure g i p that is s attached t r to u the c inner t ring u rstructure e int extends h a at tleast partially i s across a at t a c h

diameter a ofmthe einner t ring structure. 2024205136

d i e r o f t h e i n n e r r i n g s t

[0118]

[ 0 The 1 present 1 8 disclosure ] T ish disclosed e above p r and e instheeaccompanying n t drawings d i s with c l o s u r

reference r e f toea variety r e ofnexamples. c e Thetpurpose o served a by vthe disclosure, a r i however, e t y is to o f e x

provide p r oexamples v i of d the e various e features x a and m concepts p l e related s to othe disclosure, f t not h to e limit v a r i o

the scope t h e of thes disclosure. c o p One e skilled o inf the relevant t h art e will recognize d i s that c numerous l o s u r e .

variations v a r and i modifications a t i o may n be s made to a the n examples d mdescribed o d above i f without i c departing a t i o n s

fromr theo scope f m of the t present h e disclosure. s c o p e o f t h e p r e s e n t

Claims (20)

CLAIMS 29 Oct 2025

1. An insulating container comprising: a canister comprising: a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; a second outer wall forming an outer shell of the canister, the second outer wall 2024205136

having a second end configured to support the canister on a surface; and a sealed vacuum cavity formed by an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall; and a spout adapter, comprising: a spout channel extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter, such that the spout channel fluidly connects the internal reservoir and the spout opening, wherein the spout opening is smaller than the opening of the canister; a bottom threaded surface that removably-couples to and seals the opening of the canister; a grip ring extending around a circumference of the spout adapter and spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, and having at least one handle rigidly extending from the grip ring, the grip ring further including a magnetic docking surface formed from a portion of the handle extending from the grip ring; a cap that removably couples to and seals the spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter, wherein the cap is configured to magnetically couple to the magnetic docking surface when removed from the spout opening; and a threaded spout surface configured to removably couple to the cap.

2. The insulating container of claim 1, wherein the magnetic docking surface includes a magnetic material.

3. The insulating container of claim 1, wherein a surface of the cap includes a polymeric outer layer covering a ferromagnetic material.

4. The insulating container of claim 1, wherein the spout opening of the spout adapter is off-center on the spout adapter.

5. The insulating container of claim 1, wherein the grip ring is configured to be grasped 29 Oct 2025

by a user in order to couple and uncouple the spout adapter from the canister.

6. The insulating container of claim 1, wherein the grip ring is integrally molded with the spout adapter.

7. The insulating container of claim 1, wherein the grip ring further comprises a cavity in which a magnetic material is positioned. 2024205136

8. A spout adapter configured to removably couple to and seal an opening of a container, the spout adapter comprising: a lower cap structure, comprising: a lower threaded surface configured to removably couple to and seal the opening of the container; a spout channel extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter, such that the spout channel is configured to fluidly connect an internal reservoir of the container and the spout opening; a grip ring extending around a circumference of the spout adapter and spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, and having at least one handle rigidly extending from the grip ring; and a magnetic docking surface on the grip ring, wherein the magnetic docking surface is formed from a portion of the handle extending from the grip ring; an upper cap that removably couples to and seals the spout opening on the top surface of the spout adapter, wherein the upper cap is configured to magnetically couple to the magnetic docking surface on the grip ring when removed from the spout opening; and a threaded spout surface configured to removably couple to the upper cap.

9. The spout adapter of claim 8, wherein the magnetic docking surface includes a magnetic material.

10. The spout adapter of claim 8, wherein a surface on the upper cap includes a polymeric outer layer covering a ferromagnetic material.

11. The spout adapter of claim 8, wherein the spout opening of the spout adapter is off- center on the spout adapter.

12. The spout adapter of claim 8, wherein the grip ring is configured to be grasped by a 29 Oct 2025

user in order to couple and uncouple the spout adapter from the container.

13. The spout adapter of claim 8, wherein the grip ring is integrally molded with the lower cap structure.

14. The spout adapter of claim 8, wherein the grip ring further comprises a cavity in which a magnetic material is positioned. 2024205136

15. An insulating container comprising: a canister comprising: a first inner wall having a first end with an opening extending into an internal reservoir for receiving liquid; 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; and a sealed vacuum cavity formed by an insulated double wall structure between the first inner wall and the second outer wall; and a spout adapter, comprising: a spout channel extending through a spout opening on a top surface of the spout adapter, such that the spout channel fluidly connects the internal reservoir and the spout opening, wherein the spout opening is smaller than the opening of the canister, wherein the spout opening of the spout adapter is off-center on the spout adapter; a bottom threaded surface that removably couples to and seals the opening of the canister; a grip ring extending around a circumference of the spout adapter and spaced between a bottom surface of the spout adapter and the top surface of the spout adapter, wherein the grip ring has at least one handle rigidly extending from the grip ring, the grip ring further including a magnetic docking surface formed from a portion of the handle extending from the grip ring; a cap that, when removed from the spout opening, is configured to magnetically couple to a docking surface on the grip ring of the spout adapter, wherein the cap has a surface that is configured to magnetically couple to the docking surface, wherein the surface on the cap includes a polymeric outer layer covering a ferromagnetic material, and wherein the docking surface includes a magnetic material; and a threaded spout surface configured to removably couple to the cap.

16. The insulating container of claim 15, wherein the docking surface is formed from a portion of a handle extending from the grip ring.

17. The insulating container of claim 15, wherein the grip ring is integrally molded with the spout adapter.

18. The insulating container of claim 15, wherein the grip ring further comprises a cavity 2024205136

in which a magnetic material is positioned.

19. The insulating container of claim 18, wherein the magnetic material is secured in the cavity by an overmold.

20. The insulating container of claim 15, wherein the cap threadedly engages the spout adapter.

YETI Coolers, LLC Patent Attorneys for the Applicant/Nominated Person GLMR