Liquid container for storing liquid and allowing for stacking with another liquid container

Abstract

A liquid container for storing liquid and allowing for stacking with another liquid container including a body in a cylindrical or drum-like configuration. The body presents a unique design having a circular ridge extending from one side and an elongated portion on the opposite side. The circular ridge includes a lip. A pair of identical liquid containers stack by mating the elongated portion and the circular ridge of opposite liquid containers. The elongated portion slides through the lip, enters the circular ridge and turns offsetting the lip so that the elongated portion remains in the circular ridge. The body includes a neck that receives a spout screw cap. The spout screw cap includes a lid and a first O-ring to seal the spout screw cap when not in use. The liquid container includes a spout that removably connects to the spout screw cap for dispensing liquid stored in the body.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pair of liquid containers, each of said liquid containers being identical with another, comprising:
 a body having a base, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and sidewalls, wherein said base, said front wall, said rear wall, said top wall and said sidewalls form a closed structure for receiving liquid;   a circular ridge extending from said first wall, wherein said circular ridge forms a recess with a lip, and wherein said lip indicates a key slot at one side of said circular ridge; and   an elongated portion protruding from said second wall,   wherein said elongated portion of a liquid container of said pair of liquid containers slides through said lip and enters said circular ridge of another liquid container of said pair of liquid containers, and wherein said elongated portion turns offsetting said lip and remains within said circular ridge for locking and stacking said pair of identical liquid containers over one another.   
     
     
         2 . The liquid container of  claim 1 , further comprises a first handle and a second handle, wherein said first handle extends from said base to said sidewalls and said second handle positions at said top wall. 
     
     
         3 . The liquid container of  claim 2 , wherein said body comprises a slant portion extending from and connecting said first handle and said second handle. 
     
     
         4 . The liquid container of  claim 3 , wherein said slant portion positions at about 45 degrees to a central axis of said body and said base. 
     
     
         5 . The liquid container of  claim 3 , wherein said body comprises a connecting wall, wherein said connecting wall extends from said first wall and said second wall to said sidewalls, and wherein said connecting wall comprises a radii around said body and provides bevelled edges with said first wall, said second wall and said sidewalls. 
     
     
         6 . The liquid container of  claim 1 , wherein said body comprises a neck extending from said top wall, and wherein said neck receives a spout screw cap. 
     
     
         7 . The liquid container of  claim 6 , wherein said spout screw cap comprises a circular body having an opening at the center, wherein the circular body comprises a plurality of slots at its outer portion. 
     
     
         8 . The liquid container of  claim 7 , wherein said spout screw cap comprises a lid, wherein said lid mounts to a first O-ring configured to sit in said opening at said circular body for preventing leakage of liquid from said body. 
     
     
         9 . The liquid container of  claim 8 , further comprises a spout, wherein said spout connects to said spout screw cap upon removal of said lid from said spout screw cap, and wherein said spout dispenses liquid from said body through said spout screw cap. 
     
     
         10 . The liquid container of  claim 9 , wherein said spout comprises a second O-ring, and wherein said second O-ring comes in contact with said spout screw cap and prevents leaking of liquid. 
     
     
         11 . The liquid container of  claim 9 , wherein said spout comprises a spout cap at its distal end, and wherein said spout cap acts as a valve for releasing air from liquid stored in said body. 
     
     
         12 . The liquid container of  claim 11 , wherein said spout cap comprises a connector, and wherein said connector retains said spout cap when said spout dispenses liquid. 
     
     
         13 . The liquid container of  claim 12 , wherein said spout cap comprises a hook, and wherein said hook retains said spout cap in place when said spout cap closes said spout. 
     
     
         14 . A liquid container comprising:
 a body having a base, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and sidewalls, wherein said base, said front wall, said rear wall, said top wall and said sidewalls form a closed structure for receiving liquid;   a neck extending from said top wall, wherein said neck receives a spout screw cap, and wherein said spout screw cap comprises a circular body with an opening at the center;   a lid configured to mount at the opening for preventing leakage of liquid from said body;   a circular ridge extending from said first wall, wherein said circular ridge forms a recess with a lip, and wherein said lip indicates a key slot at one side of said circular ridge; and   an elongated portion protruding from said second wall,   wherein a pair of identical liquid containers stack by mating said elongated portion and said circular ridge of opposite liquid containers, and wherein said elongated portion slides through said lip, enters said circular ridge and turns offsetting said lip so that said elongated portion remains in said circular ridge.   
     
     
         15 . The liquid container of  claim 14 , further comprises a spout, wherein said spout connects to said spout screw cap upon removal of said lid from said spout screw cap, and wherein said spout dispenses liquid from said body through said spout screw cap. 
     
     
         16 . The liquid container of  claim 15 , wherein said spout comprises a spout cap at its distal end, and wherein said spout cap acts as a valve for releasing air from liquid stored in said body. 
     
     
         17 . The liquid container of  claim 16 , wherein said spout cap comprises a connector, and wherein said connector retains said spout cap when said spout dispenses liquid. 
     
     
         18 . The liquid container of  claim 14 , further comprises a first handle and a second handle, and wherein said first handle extends from the base to said sidewalls and said second handle positions at said top wall. 
     
     
         19 . A method of stacking liquid containers, each of said liquid containers being identical, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a body having a base, a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall and sidewalls, said base, said front wall, said rear wall, said top wall and said sidewalls forming a closed structure for receiving liquid;   providing a circular ridge extending from said first wall, said circular ridge forming a recess with a lip;   providing an elongated portion protruding from said second wall;   sliding said elongated portion of a liquid container of said pair of liquid containers through said lip and entering said circular ridge of another liquid container;   turning said elongated portion offsetting said lip and retaining said elongated portion in said circular ridge for locking and stacking said pair of identical liquid containers over one another.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , further comprising:
 providing a neck extending from said top wall;   providing a spout screw cap, said spout screw cap connecting said neck;   providing a lid at said spout screw cap;   providing a spout;   removing said lid from said spout screw cap; and   connecting said spout to said spout screw cap for dispensing liquid from said body through said spout screw cap.