Systems and methods for a mixing container
OwnerAdam Friedmaninventor
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Abstract
A disposable mixing system includes a lid having an opening and configured to hold contents within a container, a strainer configured to couple with the container and the lid in a position between the container and the lid, where the strainer mixes the contents responsive to shaking the container, and a cap configured to cover the opening of the lid, where at least the lid and the strainer are formed in a unified piece. The system may be manufactured from a single sheet of plastic using thermoforming. The strainer may use flat surfaces and large triangular orifices for efficient mixing and manufacture, while the lid may have a spout sized to prevent clogging and pressure build-up.
Claims19
A mixing device comprising:
- a lid for a container, the lid comprising an opening;
- and
- a strainer configured to couple with the container and the lid in a position between the container and the lid,
- wherein the lid and the strainer are formed in a unified piece such that the strainer is configured to snap on to a perimeter of the container, and
- wherein the strainer is coupled to the lid via a projection comprising one or more notches.
A method for mixing contents in a container, the method comprising:
- obtaining a lid for a container and a strainer configured to couple with the container and the lid in a position between the container and the lid, wherein the lid comprises an opening, wherein the lid and the strainer are formed in a unified piece such that the strainer is configured to snap on to a perimeter of the container, and wherein the strainer is coupled to the lid via a projection;
- separating the strainer from the lid;
- placing contents to be mixed inside the container;
- placing the strainer over a container opening and pressing the strainer down on to the container opening;
- placing the lid over the strainer and pressing the lid down on to the strainer;
- and
- shaking the container, thereby mixing the contents.
A mixing device comprising:
- a lid for a container, the lid comprising an opening;
- and
- a strainer configured to couple with the container and the lid in a position between the container and the lid, wherein the strainer mixes contents in the container when the container is shaken;
- wherein the lid and the strainer are formed in a unified piece wherein the strainer is configured to snap on to a perimeter of the container, and
- wherein the strainer is coupled to the lid via a projection comprising one or more notches.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.