| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 224148200 | Including elongated delivery or filling tube | 21 |
| 20080217367 | Fluid pack - A backpack is configured to be secured to a backside of a wearer. An elongated fluid reservoir is disposed a generally horizontal orientation in or on the backpack. The elongated fluid reservoir has a horizontal-to-vertical elongation ratio of at least about 2:1 and is positioned adjacent a hip region of a wearer. A hip belt is configured to at least partially secure the backpack to a wearer and is further configured to compress the generally horizontally oriented elongated fluid reservoir against hips of a wearer. A fluid delivery tube is operatively connected with the elongated fluid reservoir to enable a wearer to selectively draw fluid from the elongated fluid reservoir. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090120977 | Apparatus for Transporting and Dispensing Potables - An apparatus for transporting and dispensing potables has an elongated substrate having a length and having connectable end regions for forming a belt-like loop and an arrangement of flexible tubing secured by the elongated substrate having at least a pair of interconnected parallel tubing regions extending substantially along the length of the elongated substrate with the flexible tubing terminating in at least one open end. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090212081 | SLOSH CONTROLLED PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a personal hydration system. In one exemplary embodiment, the personal hydration system may comprise a hydration reservoir for containing a supply of hydrating fluid, the hydration reservoir may comprise a plurality of compartments. The hydration reservoir may have a low profile and may comprise at least one baffle. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090236378 | Shoulder Worn Military Equipment Carrier - A shoulder-worn soft good allows a user to carry ammunition magazines across a front portion, and supplies in the back, predominantly water and communications equipment. The device also functions as a sling for the user's weapon. It is a single piece of equipment that supplies the four basic needs of the soldier: ammunition, water, communications equipment, and weapon. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100019006 | Hydration System - The invention is a hydration system that is worn on a user's arm. The system has a flexible sleeve made of an elastic material. A bladder, made of a pliable material, has a number of expandable ribs. The bladder is adhered to the flexible sleeve, the bladder has a generally cylindrical shape. A number of adjustable straps are attached to the bladder. The plastic straps extend around the bladder and are perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bladder. A cap is detachably connected to an opening of the bladder. A swivel joint is attached to the cap and provides a fluid passageway between an interior of the bladder and an exterior of the bladder. A flexible drinking straw extends from an exterior end the swivel joint. A tube extends from an interior end of the swivel joint towards an elbow end of the bladder. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100019007 | Attachable Device for Providing Drinking Water and Storing Hot and Cold Food in an Outdoor Environment - A device attachable to an article provides drinking water and storage of hot and cold food. The drinking water is stored in an insulated container that can be pressurized by a hand-pump inlet valve. A plastic tube is attached to an outlet extending to a position reachable to a user's mouth. The tube has a valve allowing the user to control the flow of the drinking water. The device further comprises a pair of insulated containers, one for storing cold food and the other hot food. The container with the drinking water and the pair of insulated containers are attachable to (and separable from) each other (or can be permanently affixed). A plurality of plastic clips can hold the tube to the article. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100032458 | HYDRATION BELT - A wearable hydration belt comprising: a belt; at least one flexible liquid container coupled to the belt, wherein at least one flexible liquid container is substantially flat and belt shaped, the at least one flexible liquid container being more than half the length of the wearable hydration belt; a port located on the liquid container; an extendible drinking tube configured to couple to the port at one end and a spout in communication with a second end of the extendible drinking tube to allow liquid contained in the flexible liquid container to flow through the port, the extendible drinking tube and the spout. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100213223 | Personal Hydration System with Control Valve Assembly - A personal hydration system includes a control valve assembly including a valve body provided with a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and an outlet port provided with a delivery hose for dispensing at least fluid from the hydration bladder. The control valve assembly further includes a non-collapsible reservoir which holds an additive and is directly mounted via a rigid connection to the second inlet port of the valve body. A supply hose is connected between the hydration bladder and the first inlet port of the valve body. A valve core is rotatably mounted in the valve body to establish at least either a single flow condition of the liquid or a mixed flow condition of the liquid and the additive. In the mixed flow condition, the liquid from the hydration bladder freely flows through the valve core and is admitted into and circulated through the reservoir to produce a mixture of liquid and additive deliverable to the outlet port. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100264175 | Hydration System For Use With A Pack - A pack with a hydration system is disclosed. The hydration system includes a reservoir and a hose. The reservoir comprises a front side and a rear side that maintain a fixed cross section as liquid is filled and/or drained from the reservoir. Also, as the reservoir empties, the rear side contracts towards the front side, which displaces the center of mass of the reservoir closer to a wearer's back. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100308086 | BACKPACK, SUCH AS A HYDRATION BACKPACK - The invention relates to a backpack including a main rear pocket adapted to receive a load and carrying straps configured to position and maintain the main rear pocket on the user's shoulders, whereby the main rear pocket is formed by the juncture of a first base panel, made of flexible material, adapted to be in contact with the body of the user, and of a second external panel, also made of flexible material, the first base panel being extended at the ends of the main rear pocket to form two closed side loops for passage of the user's arms, forming the carrying straps. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110101050 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FLUID STORAGE AND DELIVERY - An apparatus and method for storing and delivering fluid to a person comprises, in at least one specific embodiment, a fluid reservoir having an internal volume therein with an opening disposed through a first wall or a second wall of the fluid reservoir and located toward a first end of the fluid reservoir. A first portion of a tube can be exterior to the fluid reservoir and a second portion of the tube can be disposed through the opening and within the internal volume. At least one insulation layer can be disposed about the exterior of the first wall of the fluid reservoir. The second wall of the fluid reservoir can be configured for transferring heat from or to the internal volume or from the person. At least one baffle is disposed within the internal volume and connected to the first wall and the second wall of the fluid reservoir. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110290830 | FLUID CONTAINER CARRYING DEVICE AND A NECK PROTECTION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SUCH A FLUID CONTAINER CARRYING DEVICE - A fluid container carrying device including a back piece and a front piece forming a pocket having an opening for receiving and holding a fluid container, wherein the fluid container carrying device further including a first strap provided with a first fastener for fastening to a first side portion of a neck protection device, a second strap provided with a second fastener for fastening to a second side portion of the neck protection device, and a fastening means arranged on the back piece of the pocket for fastening to a rear lower member of the neck protection device. The present invention also relates to a neck protection device provided with such a fluid container carrying device. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120043358 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT FISHING BACKPACK - The invention is a fishing backpack with an external metal frame, lower back support, and storage compartments for fishing supplies and bulk drinking water. These storage compartments are used to carry tackle and/or tackle boxes, food, fishing rods and reels, fishing nets, and bulk liquid storage in several compartments. The invention allows the users to carry everything they need for a fishing expedition in a convenient all-in-one pack that is also easily transportable in a truck or cab of a car. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120152986 | HYDRATION SYSTEM - The invention is a hydration system that is worn on a user's arm. The system has a flexible sleeve that is conical or forms a conical sleeve that fits a person's forearm. A bladder, made of a pliable material, attaches to the sleeve, and has a number of expandable ribs. The bladder is for holding water or liquid for drinking. The bladder can be flat and folds with the sleeve to form a gently tapering form. A frame secures the bladder to the sleeve. A cap is detachably connected to an opening of the bladder, and a drinking straw allows a user to withdraw water from the bladder | 06-21-2012 |
| 20130146623 | Armband Beverage Container Holder - A portable beverage container holder having a straw retainer. The beverage container is secured to an adjustable elastic armband that removably secures to a user's upper arm. A beverage container is included that fits snuggly within the beverage container holder. The container has a removable lid and a flexible straw that extends through the lid so that one end is enclosed within the beverage container and the upper end is exposed to the outside air. A straw-retainer is disposed along the exterior of the beverage container holder and removably retains a flexible straw in a pre-positioned orientation. This allows users to drink from the beverage container without using their hands to hold or position the straw. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20140183231 | Compositions and Methods for Arrangement of Survival Materials - A survival kit to include a specially designed and arranged backpack with emergency contents is disclosed. The backpack is configured with a plurality of compartments wherein a hydration bladder having a tube for accessing water therein is provided in the first compartment. Importantly, the kit has a pair of goggles and a plurality of breathing masks particularly useful for urban disasters such as an earthquake or a terrorist attack. Similarly, work gloves are included to assist in rescue and recovery operations. Additional items configured to the kit are a lightweight, fire resistant, tube tent being devoid of tent poles and emergency drinking water germicidal tablets, just to name a few | 07-03-2014 |
| 20140353346 | BACKPACK, SUCH AS A HYDRATION BACKPACK - The invention relates to a backpack including a main rear pocket adapted to receive a load and carrying straps configured to position and maintain the main rear pocket on the user's shoulders, whereby the main rear pocket is formed by the juncture of a first base panel, made of flexible material, adapted to be in contact with the body of the user, and of a second external panel, also made of flexible material, the first base panel being extended at the ends of the main rear pocket to form two closed side loops for passage of the user's arms, forming the carrying straps. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150060502 | CUSTOMIZABLE ATTACHABLE ARTICLE WITH INTEGRATED POCKET AND BEVERAGE CONTAINER KIT - A customizable attachable article with integrated pocket and beverage container kit includes a printable and attachable article having a main body that includes an adhesive material and removable covering layer disposed along the back surface, and a pocket disposed along the front surface. The kit also includes a disposable beverage container positioned within the pocket, and an elongated straw having a first end located within the beverage container, and a second end located above the pocket. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150076180 | MULTI-CHAMBER FLUID CONTAINERS - Embodiments of fluid containers are described that include a multi-chambered fluid bladder and a sealing mechanism for selectively sealing off different chambers from each other for independent use, such as for two different kinds of fluids, or opening to fluidly connect different chambers to each other to form larger chambers for a common fluid. Embodiments can further include independent fill ports and outlet ports for each chamber. The sealing mechanism can comprise a clip or latch that is configured to clamp the fluid passageway in the bladder closed. Some embodiments can include a removable handle that attaches to the bladder and includes the sealing mechanism. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20160015157 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ARRANGEMENT OF SURVIVAL MATERIALS - A survival kit to include a specially designed and arranged backpack with emergency contents is disclosed. The backpack is configured with a plurality of compartments wherein a hydration bladder having a tube for accessing water therein is provided in the first compartment. Importantly, the kit has a pair of goggles and a plurality of breathing masks particularly useful for urban disasters such as an earthquake or a terrorist attack. Similarly, work gloves are included to assist in rescue and recovery operations. Additional items configured to the kit are a lightweight, fire resistant, tube tent being devoid of tent poles and emergency drinking water germicidal tablets, just to name a few. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160143233 | PORTABLE WATER CONTAINER - A portable water container ( | 05-26-2016 |
