Fluid container and support bracket therefor

Abstract

A fluid container is disclosed for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual. The fluid container comprises a deformable body and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber. An output end has an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to the interior chamber. A valve engages the output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through the output orifice.

1 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual, the fluid container, comprising:
 a deformable body extending from an input end to an output end and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber,   said input end having an input orifice for positioning the fluid within said interior chamber,   an input closure engaging said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   said deformable body defining a general axis of symmetry;   said output end having an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to said interior chamber;   a valve engaging said output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through said output orifice;   said valve defining a general line of symmetry; and   said general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a non-parallel orientation for positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve.   
     
     
         2 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said deformable body includes a generally cylindrical body portion and a generally conical body portion; and
 said generally conical body portion coupling said valve to said generally cylindrical body portion for directing the fluid from said interior chamber to the valve upon said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve.   
     
     
         3 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said deformable body includes a generally cylindrical body portion and a generally conical body portion;
 said generally conical body portion defining a second general axis of symmetry; and   said second general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a generally parallel orientation for further positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve.   
     
     
         4 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said deformable body includes a generally cylindrical body portion and a generally conical body portion;
 said generally conical body portion defining a second general axis of symmetry;   said second general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a generally parallel orientation for further positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve; and   said generally conical body and said valve extending exclusively above said deformable body for defining an generally elongated cylindrical container.   
     
     
         5 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior surface of said deformable body includes a first handling layer and a second handling layer;
 said first handling layer and said second handling layer defining an opposing side orientation for facilitating a frictional engagement between the individual and said deformable body; and   said deformable body, said first handling layer and said second handling layer deforming upon the individual applying a compression force to said first handling layer and said second handling layer for altering the interior chamber between a first volume and a second volume.   
     
     
         6 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said exterior surface of said deformable body includes a first contoured recess and a second contoured recess;
 said first contoured recess and said second contoured recess layer defining an opposing side orientation for facilitating a conforming engagement between the individual and said deformable body;   said first contoured recess and said second contoured recess receiving a first handling layer and a second handling layer respectively;   said first handling layer and said second handling layer defining an opposing side orientation for facilitating a frictional engagement between the individual and said deformable body; and   said deformable body, said first handling layer and said second handling layer deforming upon the individual applying a compression force to said first handling layer and said second handling layer for altering the interior chamber between a first volume and a second volume.   
     
     
         7 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said input orifice includes a male threading;
 said input closure including a cap defining a cylindrical outer wall extending from a closure wall;   said cylindrical outer wall including a female threading for threadably engaging said male threading of said input orifice; and   said closure wall abutting said input orifice for sealing said input orifice.   
     
     
         8 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said input orifice includes a male threading;
 said input closure including a cap defining a cylindrical outer wall extending from a closure wall;   said cylindrical outer wall including a female threading for threadably engaging said male threading of said input orifice;   said closure wall abutting said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   a cylindrical inner wall extending from said closure wall for positioning within said interior chamber,   said cylindrical inner wall including a female threading;   a thermo core having a core chamber for retaining a thermo fluid and a male threading for threadably engaging said female threading of said cylindrical inner wall; and   said thermo core maintaining a temperature of the fluid within the interior chamber of said deformable body.   
     
     
         9 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said valve includes a port plug valve;
 said port plug valve having a valve body rotatably engaging within a cylindrical valve plug;   said cylindrical valve plug engaging said output orifice;   said cylindrical valve plug including a plug chamber interposed between a plug input and a plug passage traversing said cylindrical valve plug;   said valve body including a valve passage within said valve body;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for aligning said plug passage with said valve passage to permit the fluid through said port plug valve; and   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for separating said plug passage with said valve passage to terminate the fluid through said port plug valve.   
     
     
         10 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said valve includes a port plug valve;
 said port plug valve having a valve body rotatably engaging within a cylindrical valve plug;   said cylindrical valve plug engaging said output orifice;   said cylindrical valve plug including a plug chamber interposed between a plug input and a plug passage traversing said cylindrical valve plug;   said valve body including a valve passage within said valve body;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for aligning said plug passage with said valve passage to permit the fluid through said port plug valve;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for separating said plug passage with said valve passage to terminate the fluid through said port plug valve;   a flexible stem having a sphincter valve interposed between a valve body cavity and a discharge cavity;   said valve body cavity engaging over said valve body;   said valve body cavity including a stem passage within said valve body cavity;   said stem passage being aligned with said valve passage to permit the fluid from said port plug valve and into said valve body cavity;   said sphincter valve normally maintaining a constriction to the fluid being discharged from said flexible stem absent pressurization of the fluid within said deformable body;   a compressive force applied to said deformable body for pressurizing the fluid and overcoming said constriction of said sphincter valve to permit discharge of the fluid from said flexible stem;   said flexible stem defining multiple general lines of symmetry for altering the angular discharge of the fluid relative to said deformable body; and   a rotation force applied to said flexible stem causes valve body to rotate.   
     
     
         11 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein said valve includes a port plug valve;
 said port plug valve having a valve body rotatably engaging within a cylindrical valve plug;   said cylindrical valve plug engaging said output orifice;   said cylindrical valve plug including a plug chamber interposed between a plug input and a plug passage traversing said cylindrical valve plug;   said valve body including a valve passage within said valve body;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for aligning said plug passage with said valve passage to permit the fluid through said port plug valve;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for separating said plug passage with said valve passage to terminate the fluid through said port plug valve;   a flexible stem having a sphincter valve interposed between a valve body cavity and a discharge cavity;   said valve body cavity engaging over said valve body;   said valve body cavity including a stem passage within said valve body cavity;   said stem passage being aligned with said valve passage to permit the fluid from said port plug valve and into said valve body cavity;   said sphincter valve normally maintaining a constriction to the fluid being discharged from said flexible stem absent pressurization of the fluid within said deformable body;   a compressive force applied to said deformable body for pressurizing the fluid and overcoming said constriction of said sphincter valve to permit discharge of the fluid from said flexible stem;   said flexible stem defining multiple general lines of symmetry for altering the angular discharge of the fluid relative to said deformable body;   a rotation force applied to said flexible stem causes valve body to rotate; and   said flexible stem having a circular concave structure for improving engagement between said flexible stem and the mouth of the individual.   
     
     
         12 . A fluid container and support bracket for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual, the support bracket mounting to an object, the fluid container and support bracket, comprising:
 a deformable body extending from an input end to an output end and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber;   said input end having an input orifice for positioning the fluid within said interior chamber;   an input closure engaging said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   said deformable body defining a general axis of symmetry;   said output end having an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior to said interior chamber,   a valve engaging said output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through said output orifice;   said valve defining a general line of symmetry;   said general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a non-parallel orientation for positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve;   said input orifice includes a male threading;   said input closure including a cap defining a cylindrical outer wall extending from a closure wall;   said cylindrical outer wall including a female threading for threadably engaging said male threading of said input orifice;   said closure wall abutting said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   said closure wall including a circular groove;   a cage receiving said deformable body for securing the deformable body to the object;   said cage including a concave plate extending between a first side, a second side, a bottom end and a top end;   said first side and said second side defining a first arcuate arm and a second arcuate arm respectively;   said bottom end defining a mounting hook; and   said first arcuate arm and said second arcuate arm encircling said deformable body and said mounting hook engaging said circular groove for retaining said deformable body within said cage.   
     
     
         13 . A fluid container and support bracket for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein said concave plate including a plurality of elongated grooves;
 said plurality of elongated grooves defining a multiple cage height selection, a multiple cage vertical angle and a multiple cage horizontal angle relative to the object;   a fastener traversing one of said plurality of elongated grooves for coupling the cage to the object.   
     
     
         14 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid into the mouth of an individual, the fluid container, comprising:
 a deformable body extending from a bottom end to a top end and defining an exterior surface and an interior chamber,   said top end having an output orifice for positioning the fluid exterior of said interior chamber;   a valve engaging said output orifice for controlling the fluid flowing through said output orifice;   a flexible nozzle extending from a nozzle input end and a nozzle output end and defining a nozzle interior channel;   said nozzle input end coupled to said valve for receiving the fluid from said valve and for causes said valve body to rotate upon a rotation force applied to said flexible nozzle;   said flexible nozzle defining multiple general lines of symmetry for altering the angular discharge of the fluid relative to said deformable body;   a sphincter valve coupled within said interior channel of said flexible nozzle for maintaining a constriction to the fluid being discharged from said flexible nozzle absent pressurization of the fluid within said deformable body; and   a compressive force applied to said deformable body for pressurizing the fluid and overcoming said constriction of said sphincter valve to permit discharge of the fluid from said flexible nozzle.   
     
     
         15 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said bottom end of said deformable body having an input orifice for positioning the fluid within said interior chamber,
 an input closure engaging said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   said deformable body defining a general axis of symmetry;   said valve defining a general line of symmetry; and   said general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a non-parallel orientation for positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve.   
     
     
         16 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said deformable body includes a generally cylindrical body portion and a generally conical body portion; and
 said generally conical body portion coupling said valve to said generally cylindrical body portion for directing the fluid from said interior chamber to the valve upon said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve.   
     
     
         17 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said deformable body includes a generally cylindrical body portion and a generally conical body portion;
 said generally conical body portion defining a second general axis of symmetry; and   said second general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a generally parallel orientation for further positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve.   
     
     
         18 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said deformable body includes a generally cylindrical body portion and a generally conical body portion;
 said generally conical body portion defining a second general axis of symmetry;   said second general axis of symmetry and said general line of symmetry defining a generally parallel orientation for further positioning said deformable body in a generally vertical position and the mouth of the individual in a generally horizontal position during engaging between the mouth and said valve; and   said generally conical body and said valve extending exclusively above said deformable body for defining an generally elongated cylindrical container.   
     
     
         19 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said exterior surface of said deformable body includes a first contoured recess and a second contoured recess;
 said first contoured recess and said second contoured recess layer defining an opposing side orientation for facilitating a conforming engagement between the individual and said deformable body;   said first contoured recess and said second contoured recess receiving a first handling layer and a second handling layer respectively;   said first handling layer and said second handling layer defining an opposing side orientation for facilitating a frictional engagement between the individual and said deformable body; and   said deformable body, said first handling layer and said second handling layer deforming upon the individual applying a compression force to said first handling layer and said second handling layer for altering the interior chamber between a first volume and a second volume.   
     
     
         20 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said bottom end of said deformable body having an input orifice for positioning the fluid within said interior chamber,
 an input closure engaging said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   said input orifice includes a male threading;   said input closure including a cap defining a cylindrical outer wall extending from a closure wall;   said cylindrical outer wall including a female threading for threadably engaging said male threading of said input orifice;   said closure wall abutting said input orifice for sealing said input orifice;   a cylindrical inner wall extending from said closure wall for positioning within said interior chamber,   said cylindrical inner wall including a female threading;   a thermo core having a core chamber for retaining a thermo fluid and a male threading for threadably engaging said female threading of said cylindrical inner wall; and   said thermo core maintaining a temperature of the fluid within the interior chamber of said deformable body.   
     
     
         21 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said valve includes a port plug valve;
 said port plug valve having a valve body rotatably engaging within a cylindrical valve plug;   said cylindrical valve plug engaging said output orifice;   said cylindrical valve plug including a plug chamber interposed between a plug input and a plug passage traversing said cylindrical valve plug;   said valve body including a valve passage within said valve body;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for aligning said plug passage with said valve passage to permit the fluid through said port plug valve; and   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for separating said plug passage with said valve passage to terminate the fluid through said port plug valve.   
     
     
         22 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said flexible nozzle having a circular concave structure for improving engagement between said flexible nozzle and the mouth of the individual. 
     
     
         23 . A fluid container for retaining and dispensing a fluid as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein said valve includes a port plug valve;
 said port plug valve having a valve body rotatably engaging within a cylindrical valve plug;   said cylindrical valve plug engaging said output orifice;   said cylindrical valve plug including a plug chamber interposed between a plug input and a plug passage traversing said cylindrical valve plug;   said valve body including a valve passage within said valve body;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for aligning said plug passage with said valve passage to permit the fluid through said port plug valve;   said valve body rotating upon said cylindrical valve plug for separating said plug passage with said valve passage to terminate the fluid through said port plug valve;   said valve body defining a valve body exterior surface;   said cylindrical valve plug defining a cylindrical valve plug exterior surface;   said valve body exterior surface including a plurality of first alignment steps and a plurality of first grasping steps;   said cylindrical valve plug exterior surface including a plurality of second alignment steps and a plurality of second grasping steps;   said plurality of first alignment steps and said plurality of second alignment steps facilitating visually inspection whether said port plug valve is in an open position for permitting the fluid through said port plug valve or a closed position for terminate the fluid through said port plug valve; and   said plurality of first grasping steps and said plurality of second grasping steps facilitating grasping of said valve body and said cylindrical valve plug respectively for rotating said valve body relative to said cylindrical valve plug.   
     
     
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