Method and apparatus for delivering fluid to an individual

Abstract

Herein is disclosed an apparatus and method for delivering a fluid to an individual in such a manner that sloshing of the fluid is substantially suppressed, even when the fluid has been only partially consumed. The apparatus includes a reservoir for containing the fluid and a valve in fluid communication with the reservoir. A biasing mechanism exerts a force upon the reservoir, causing it to contract and force fluid through the valve, when the valve is opened. The biasing mechanism and reservoir are housed within a body, according to some embodiments.

The claimed invention is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for containing and releasing a fluid, the apparatus comprising:
 a reservoir for containing the fluid, wherein the reservoir has an orifice, and wherein the reservoir has a volume;   a valve in fluid communication with the orifice, so that the fluid must flow through the valve to exit the reservoir, wherein the valve has an open state and a closed state;   a means for exerting a force upon at least a portion of the reservoir, wherein exertion of the force upon the reservoir causes the fluid to exit the reservoir through the valve when the valve is in the open state, and wherein exertion of the force upon the reservoir causes the volume of the reservoir to diminish as the fluid exits the reservoir; and   wherein the reservoir is within an interior surface of a rigid body that is sized to be hand-held.