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US 2020/0367674 A1Published application
Multiple-Compartment Pitcher
OwnerRobert R.J. Johnsoninventor
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Abstract
Provided herein is a multiple-compartment pitcher. The pitcher in one embodiment comprises openings for downspouts arranged in a bottom portion of the pitcher body, and in which each opening communicates with one of a respective compartment. A lid is provided with openings providing for fluid communication with each compartment to allow venting of air, thereby facilitating discharge of liquid contents from a compartment when a downspout is opened. In another embodiment, the pitcher has spouts formed in the top portion of the pitcher body and in which the spouts are arranged at an angle relate to the handle of the pitcher to facilitate ease of pouring.
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A multiple-compartment pitcher comprising:
- a pitcher body for containing and dispensing two or more different liquids, the pitcher body having a top opening;
- a handle formed on one side of the pitcher body;
- the pitcher body comprising one or more internal walls to form at least a first compartment and a second compartment within the pitcher body and wherein the pitcher body optionally comprises a third compartment formed by said internal wall or walls;
- the pitcher body comprising a base and an external side wall surrounding the internal wall or walls and the base, the external side wall comprising openings formed in the bottom portion thereof, each opening fluidly communicating with a respective one of said compartments;
- each opening for receiving a downspout projecting outwardly from the external wall for dispensing liquid from a respective compartment;
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- a lid for placement over the top opening of the pitcher, the lid having openings, each opening being in fluid communication with a respective one of the compartments to allow for flow of air therefrom, independently from other compartments, when a respective one of the downspouts is actuated in an open position when the pitcher is in use.
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A multiple-compartment pitcher comprising:
- a pitcher body for containing and dispensing two or more different liquids, the pitcher body having a top opening;
- a handle formed on the pitcher body;
- the pitcher body comprising one or more internal walls to form at least a first compartment and a second compartment within the pitcher body and wherein the pitcher body optionally comprises a third compartment formed by said walls;
- a lid for placement over the top opening of the pitcher, the lid having means for engaging the top portion or portions of the one or more internal walls to provide a sealing fit therewith;
- first and second spouts respectively formed in the first and second compartments, and optionally a third spout is formed in a respective third compartment, wherein, when the pitcher is in use, liquid is capable of flowing out of the pitcher from one of the compartments via a respective spout when in an open position;
- wherein the first and second spouts and optional third spout are each at a position in the pitcher body of at least about 110 degrees as measured from the handle;
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- a top cover for placement over the lid, the top cover having an opening formed therein for alignment with one of the spouts when in the open position and wherein the top cover provides a barrier over the spout when in a closed position.
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A multiple-compartment pitcher comprising:
- a pitcher body for containing and dispensing two or more different liquids and/or ice, the pitcher body having a top opening;
- a handle formed on the pitcher body;
- the pitcher body comprising one or more internal barriers to form at least a first compartment and a second compartment within the pitcher body and wherein the pitcher body optionally comprises a third compartment;
- first and second spouts respectively formed in the first and second compartments, and optionally a third spout is formed in a respective third compartment;
- wherein the first and second spouts and optional third spout are each at a position in the pitcher body of at least about 110 degrees from the handle;
- means for sealing a top portion or portions of the one or more internal barriers to prevent or reduce the flow of the different liquid between compartments when the pitcher is in use;
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- means for providing an open position of one of the spouts to allow flow of liquid from its respective compartment and a closed position preventing the flow of liquid from the remaining spouts from their respective compartments when the pitcher is in use.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.