Portable Container And Method Of Use

Abstract

Bottles and containers and methods of use have been disclosed. In an aspect, the bottle comprises a body that includes a first end forming a first aperture and a second end forming a second aperture. The first aperture has a first diameter and the second aperture has a second diameter. The first diameter can be larger than the second diameter. The bottle further includes a first cap removably coupled to the first end of the body and a second cap removably coupled to the second end of the body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable container for a product, the portable container comprising:
 a body including:
 a lower end portion including a lid; 
 a first body portion extending from the lower end portion, the first body portion having a generally cylindrical configuration; 
 a second body portion extending from the first body portion, the second body portion including an outer wall having a generally arcuate configuration; 
 a third body portion extending from the second body portion, the third body portion including an outer wall having a generally linear, tapered configuration; 
 a stopper extending radially outward of the third body portion; 
 an upstanding wall extending from the stopper, the upstanding wall including a first threaded section; and 
 a nozzle positioned concentrically within the upstanding wall, the nozzle defining an opening and including a generally uniform outer surface; and 
   a cap configured for connection to the body, the cap including an outer wall defining an inner surface including a second threaded section configured for engagement with the first threaded section to facilitate connection and disconnection of the cap and the body.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the second body portion defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension that decreases towards the third body portion, and the third body portion defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension that decreases towards the nozzle to facilitate passage of the product into and out of the container. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein the lid is removably connectable to the lower end portion of the body. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the nozzle defines an outermost transverse cross-sectional dimension substantially within a range of approximately 20 mm to approximately 23 mm to facilitate insertion of the nozzle into a beverage bottle. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the outermost transverse cross-sectional dimension of the nozzle is approximately 21.7 mm such that the outermost transverse cross-sectional dimension of the nozzle substantially approximates an inner transverse cross-sectional dimension of a beverage bottle inlet. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the cap further includes an inner wall defining a receptacle configured to receive the nozzle in an interference fit to inhibit the product from escaping the container. 
     
     
         7 . A container, comprising:
 a body with an upper end portion including:
 an upstanding wall including a first threaded section formed on an outer surface thereof; and 
 a nozzle spaced radially inward from the upstanding wall, the nozzle defining an opening and including a generally uniform outer surface; and 
   a cap configured for connection to the body, the cap including an outer wall defining an inner surface including a second threaded section configured for engagement with the first threaded section to facilitate connection and disconnection of the cap and the body.   
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 7 , wherein the body further includes:
 a first body portion having a generally cylindrical configuration;   a second body portion extending from the first body portion, the second body portion including an outer wall having a generally arcuate configuration; and   a third body portion extending from the second body portion, the third body portion including an outer wall having a generally linear, tapered configuration, wherein the second body portion defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension that decreases towards the third body portion, and the third body portion defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension that decreases towards the nozzle to facilitate passage of a product into and out of the container.   
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the outer wall of the third body portion and the nozzle are integrally formed. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the body further includes a stopper positioned adjacent to the third body portion, the upstanding wall extending upwardly from the stopper. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein the stopper and the cap are configured for contact to inhibit rocking of the cap upon connection to the body. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the body further includes a lower end portion with a removable lid. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the lower end portion of the body includes a third threaded section, and the lid includes a fourth threaded section configured for engagement with the third threaded section to facilitate connection and disconnection of the lid to the lower end portion of the body. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the body further includes a lower end portion with an integral lid. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the cap further includes an inner wall defining a receptacle configured to receive the nozzle in an interference fit to inhibit the product from escaping the container. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the nozzle defines an outermost transverse cross-sectional dimension substantially within a range of approximately 20 mm to approximately 23 mm to facilitate insertion of the nozzle into a beverage bottle. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 16 , wherein the nozzle defines an outermost transverse cross-sectional dimension of approximately 21.7 mm such that the outermost transverse cross-sectional dimension substantially approximates an inner transverse cross-sectional dimension of a beverage bottle inlet. 
     
     
         18 . A container, comprising:
 a body including:
 a first section having a generally linear cross-sectional configuration; 
 a second section extending from the first section and having a generally arcuate cross-sectional configuration; and 
 a third section extending from the second section and having a generally linear, tapered cross-sectional configuration; and 
   a cap configured for connection to the body.   
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 18 , wherein the body further includes:
 an upstanding wall having a first threaded section formed on an outer surface thereof configured for engagement with a corresponding second threaded section included on an inner surface of the cap; and   a nozzle spaced radially inward from the upstanding wall, the nozzle defining an opening and including a generally uniform outer surface.   
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 19 , wherein the second section of the body defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension that decreases towards the third section, and the third section defines a transverse cross-sectional dimension that decreases towards the nozzle to facilitate passage of a product into and out of the container.