HYDRATION PACK WITH SPLASH GUARD, AND VARIOUS DISPENSING OPTIONS

The present disclosure relates generally to backpack, or waist pack type personal hydration systems that store and disburse fluids, and more particularly to those systems that have novel improvements such splash guards, costuming, various attachments, additional elements including hoods, eyewear, and other improving features.

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Description

This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Non-Provisional application Ser. No. 15/694,790, filed Sep. 2, 2017, that takes priority to U.S. provisional application 62/549,449 filed on Aug. 24, 2017, which applications are incorporated in their entirety herein by reference for all purposes.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure relates generally to backpack, or waist pack type personal hydration systems that store and disburse fluids, and more particularly to those systems that have novel improvements such splash guards, costuming, various attachments, additional elements including hoods, eyewear, and other improving features.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

People that are participants and/or spectators in outdoor activities and events, such as sports, festivals, concerts, races, marathons, classes, plays, recitals, running, jogging, bicycling, hiking, contests, exercise, hobbies, water and snow activities, sunning, beach and pool patroning, golfing, as well as many other activities and events weather indoor or outdoor usually require drinking water or fluids. Some events and activities require very significant water or fluid intake. It is common for people attending these activities and events to carry their own supply of water with them. Sometimes there may not be other sources of water available or they may not want to stop and drink from open, untreated water source because of the risk of contamination. In many cases carrying a few water bottles does not solve the greater need. A popular solution to this problem has been to provide a water bladder, often with a drinking tube and mouthpiece attached, known as a hydration pack. Many types of hydration packs are in the form of an easy to carry backpack. These hydration pack s are easy to carry, easy to use, and can hold large quantities of water or fluids. They commonly have a mouthpiece which includes a bite valve to control the flow of water and a locking device or valve to stop flow from the bladder. The popularity of hydration pack s is growing. The use is expanding. The demographics are broadening. There is a need and desire for improvements, additions, and accessories.

The present invention is an improved hydration pact because in various embodiments it includes several important and novel improvements on the existing hydration pack s such as: 1) a fluid drinking splash guard AKA splash unit to catch excess water or fluid from just dripping and spilling on the user, as well as, other benefits; 2) a hood that is removably or permanently attached to the pack for outdoor protection from the elements like rain, sun, and styling/fashion expansion; 3) some embodiments include eyewear that is removably or permanently attached to the hood or pack for sun, snow, rain and other protection, psychedelic or hallucinogenic experience, and styling/fashion expansion; 4) the present invention in at least one embodiment also adds play value and utility uses by adding accessory attaching devices or connectors allowing for accessory dispensing add-ons for play such as water gun accessories and utility add-ons such as spray nozzles (can be used for a variety of things such as for example washing your car); 5) The present invention in at least one embodiment also adds creativity, style, and fashion by adding three dimensional costumes with broad use of many types of materials and further enhancing play opportunities for the present invention in role play and costuming; 6) The present invention in at least one embodiment has a water measuring device on the bladder or pack; 7) The pack and/or Bladder(s) may have a part/section, insulation insert, or is attached to cold or hot or frozen pack; 8) the present invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises lighting, sound, vibration, and/or bubbles and in at least one embodiment has mode switching and sequencing of the lights and/or synchronization between lighting, sound, vibration, and/or bubbles, and further any of the electronic features may be controlled remotely in at least one embodiment; 9) the present invention in at least one embodiment uses Y connectors;

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Improved Hydration Pack with Splash Guard, and Various Dispensing Options

The present invention is an improved hydration pact because in various embodiments it includes several important and novel improvements on the existing hydration pack s such as: 1) a water and fluid drinking splash guard to catch excess water or fluid from just dripping and spilling on the user, as well as, other benefits, the splash guard AKA splash unit can be any size, shape, dimension, thickness, length, width, Hight, dimension including, but not limited to, 2-d or 3-d; 2) a hood (or other headwear, collars, capes, etc.) that is removably or permanently attached to the pack for outdoor protection from the elements like rain, sun, and styling/fashion expansion; 3) some embodiments include eyewear that is removably or permanently attached to the hood or pack for sun, snow, rain and other protection, psychedelic or hallucinogenic experience, and styling/fashion expansion; 4) the present invention in at least one embodiment also adds play value and utility uses by adding accessory attaching devices or connectors allowing for accessory releasing and dispensing add-ons for play such as water gun accessories and utility add-ons such as spray nozzles (can be used for a variety of things such as for example washing your car); 5) The present invention in at least one embodiment also adds creativity, style, and fashion by adding three dimensional costumes with broad use of many types of materials and further enhancing play opportunities for the present invention in role play and costuming; 6) The present invention in at least one embodiment has a water measuring device on the bladder or pack; 7) The pack and/or Bladder(s) may have a part/section, insulation insert, or is attached to cold or hot or frozen pack; 8) the present invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises lighting, sound, vibration, and/or bubbles and in at least one embodiment has mode switching and sequencing of the lights and/or synchronization between lighting, sound, vibration, and/or bubbles, and further any of electronic features may be controlled remotely in at least one embodiment; 9) the present invention in at least one embodiment uses Y connectors;

The present invention is a hydration pack which in at least one embodiment is comprised of:

    • at least one flexible bladder for containment of fluid;
    • at least one first opening or fluid inlet on the said bladder for filling said bladder with said fluid;
    • said first opening or fluid inlet having a removably or non-removably attached inlet securing device with removably or non-removably attached closure device;
    • at least one second opening or fluid outlet for extracting, transporting, and distributing said fluid from the said bladder;
    • said second opening or fluid outlet having at least one removably or non-removably attached outlet securing device;
    • attached to said outlet securing device is at least one removably or non-removably attached tube or hose attaching and securing device;
    • attached to said tube or hose attaching and securing device is at least one tube or hose for transporting and dispensing fluid;
    • and said tube or hose having a second removably or non-removably attached male and female attaching and securing device;
    • said second tube or hose attaching and securing device is removably or non-removably attached to at least one of the following: at least one fluid releasing device, at least one splash unit, at least one other attachment or accessory;
    • said at least one flexible bladder having a top sealed border section;
    • said top sealed border section having a die cut or other formed hole on top of bladder sealed border section of bladder;
    • said bladder is removably or non-removably attached to a pack;
    • said bladder is attached to a pack by male female Velcro or other securing device and securing said bladder hole on top of bladder to pack;
    • said pack having at least one inner compartment for holding the said at least one bladder;
    • said pack having two or more removably or non-removably attached adjustable or non-adjustable shoulder straps, shoulder strap devices, shoulder strap systems, or shoulder straps with shoulder strap adjusting and/or securing devices.

The present invention may additionally have any of the following, in that:

    • said closure device is a removably attached cap;
    • said removably attached cap if present having a tethered attaching/securing piece which keeps the said cap from becoming lost when the cap is removed by User for filling said bladder or any other reason;
    • said outlet securing device having a male and female outlet groove system
    • said outlet groove system if present having at least one removably or non-removably secured rubber O ring to keep the connection air tight and avoid leakage, and at least one tube or hose attaching and securing device;
    • said inlet securing device is a male and female inlet groove system;
    • said pack is for removably resting on, securing or attaching to, a user's back;
    • said hose having a second removably or non-removably attached male and female securing device such as grove system or other type of securing device, and removably or non-removably secured rubber O ring, and tube or hose attaching and securing device to attach it to at least one water, liquid or fluid releasing device;
    • said pack for removably resting on, securing or attaching to, a user's back, having at least one inner compartment for holding at least one bladder, having two or more removable or permanently attached adjustable or non-adjustable shoulder straps or shoulder straps with shoulder strap adjusting devices

The present invention, in at least one embodiment, may include any of the following:

    • wherein said transportation of fluid can be hands free;
    • wherein said tube or hose release device can be further permanently or removably or non-removably attached to at least one splash guard AKA splash unit;
    • wherein said splash guard AKA splash unit can be any size, shape, dimension, thickness, length, width, Hight, dimension including, but not limited to, 2-D or 3-D;
    • wherein said splash guard can be butterfly shaped;
    • wherein said pack can be a day pack, sports pack, hiking pack, travel pack, or back pack;
    • wherein said pack can include at least one pocket;
    • wherein said pocket if present can include at least one pocket closing or locking device;
    • wherein said release device can be a mouthpiece;
    • wherein said mouthpiece can be removable or non-removable;
    • wherein said mouthpiece can be a bitable, flexible, and/or soft flexible mouthpiece;
    • wherein said mouthpiece may have at least one hole for releasing fluid into user and/or others mouth(s) or for releasing fluid otherwise;
    • wherein said releasing device can be any kind of removably or non-removably attachable accessory or device;
    • wherein said accessory may include at least one of the following, in whole or in part: water toy, water gun, bubble toy, target toy, target shooting toy, toy, game, atomizer device, mister device, showerhead, shower nozzle, hose nozzle, pressure nozzle, splash guard, non-functional design, removably or permanently attached molded splash guard, fake body parts, fake ears, fake mouth, fake face or head parts, at least one removably or non-removeable 2-d or 3-D element or attachment;
    • wherein said mouthpiece can be a bite type mouthpiece, or includes a bite or bite valve mouthpiece;
    • wherein said bite valve mouthpiece can be comprised of a valve member having a valve opening and a clip closure which normally closes the valve opening to prevent the flow of water, the clip being flexed open when a user bites down to release the valve opening and thus allow water to flow through the mouthpiece;

The invention may additionally be comprised of a liquid volume measuring grid located on the outside of said bladder;

    • wherein said hydration pack may additionally have a hood;
    • wherein said hydration pack can additionally have at least one of the following: hood, cape, mask, eyewear, hat, collar, scarf, shawl, liner, cover, raincover, weather cover, sun protection cover, headwear, plush;
    • the invention may have a hood and headwear attaching device to removably attach said hood to said hydration pack;
    • wherein said hood and headwear attaching device can be at least one of the following: zipper, button(s), snap(s), Velcro, hook(s), loop(s);
    • wherein said hood in at least one embodiment can fold or close upon itself;
    • wherein said Hood in folded or closed state if present may have at least one closing and locking device;
    • wherein said Hood Locking device if present can be snap or other attaching device;
    • wherein said invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises eyewear and/or a hood;
    • wherein said Hood if present additionally can have at least one cut out or die cut for attaching at least one eyewear glasses or at least one lens or googles;
    • wherein said eyewear can be googles;
    • wherein said Googles can be refractive;
    • wherein said Eyewear is at least one of: diffraction shades, eye-wear, googles, eyepieces clear, colored, sun glasses, glasses, mask, lens(s), any shape or size;
    • wherein said splash guard, can be any shape or size, including but not limited to the shape of a butterfly;
    • wherein said invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises in part or in whole a costume, which can be a 2-D or 3-D costume, in whole or in part, and/or at least one role-play design.
    • wherein said pack and/or bladder can be clear;
    • wherein said materials in part or in whole can be at least one of: woven, synthetic fur, plastic, nylon, rubber, metal, wood, ceramic, paper, cardboard, polyester, PVC, PU, sequins, organza, glitter, holographic PVC, plush, vinyl, cork, soft, and/or EVA;
    • wherein said pack and bladder(s) can be clear;
    • wherein said pack can be clear;
    • wherein a water measuring device can be present;
    • wherein a water measuring device can be present;
    • wherein said water measuring device may allow for the User and others to see the waterline without opening bag;
    • wherein the pack and/or bladder can be any shape, theme. or color;
    • wherein the pack can be any shape, theme, color, costume in whole or in part, 3-D costume in whole or in part;
    • wherein said pack can also be a vest;
    • wherein said pack can be at least one carry bag;
    • wherein said invention can be made so it can be used for animal or pet water, liquid, fluid, food distribution;
    • wherein said invention can be made so it can be used for infant water, liquid, fluid, food distribution;
    • wherein said pack and/or Bladder(s) may have a part/section, insulation insert, or is attached to cold or hot or frozen pack;
    • wherein said invention additionally comprises lighting, sound, vibration, and/or bubbles;
    • wherein said invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises attachable accessories like water gun(s), fan(s), misters, toy guns, toy water products, different shaped water guns and shooters, toys, atomizers, nozzles, sprayers, mouth sprayer, mouth shooter;

The invention in at least one embodiment is additionally comprising of or replacing other part(s) with at least one Y connector;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprising attachable parts or accessories that can connect to the at least one Y connector;

The invention in at least one embodiment having at least two tubes or hoses;

The invention in at least one embodiment further comprising pockets;

The invention in at least one embodiment wherein said invention additionally comprises water targets;

The invention in at least one embodiment wherein said invention additionally comprises remote control or wireless control of electronics if present;

The invention in at least one embodiment wherein said invention additionally comprises attaching devices for the various parts that are present as needed or desired;

The invention in at least one embodiment wherein said invention additionally comprises interchangeable mouthpieces of different shapes and sizes;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises mode and/or on off switches;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises studs;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises a water filled material;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprising a pump having a fluid inlet for drawing in water under the action of the pump and a fluid outlet coupled to the hydration bladder for transferring said water to the hydration bladder;

The invention in at least one embodiment has that wherein the said pump is also operative to transfer air from the pump inlet to the pump outlet so that, in use, the pump can fill the hydration bladder with water from a source and pressurize the hydration bladder with air;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally includes at least one water filter coupled to receive water from the hydration bladder;

The invention in at least one embodiment is further comprised of a cooling device connected within the transportation/distribution line from the bladder to affect the fluid in a way like running fluid through cold rocks in a stream before drinking;

    • in at least one embodiment the hydration pack has a water filter is located within the hydration bladder;

The hydration pack in at least one embodiment includes that the water filter is removable from the hydration bladder;

The said water filter in at least one embodiment comprises one or more hollow fiber membranes which are effective to pass water in preference to air under the influence of a pressure differential;

A hydration pack in at least one embodiment includes that the bite valve mouth piece comprises an atomizer portion actuable to deliver a spray mist of water;

The invention in at least one embodiment further comprising an atomizer portion actuable to deliver a spray mist of water;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises at least one dress-up and/or role-play element secured to, attached to, or as part of any part or portion of the present invention;

The invention in at least one embodiment additionally comprises at least one three-dimensional costume component;

The invention in at least one embodiment includes that the three-dimensional costume is made from at least one of, in whole or in part, a fast drying material such as nylon, spandex, rayon, synthetic material, natural material, hard plastic, sequins, waterproof and/or water resistant materials, in whole or in part and/or further comprising of accessories, such as gloves, at least one hat, footwear, goggles, masks, attachable appendages, permanently attached appendages, costume body parts, at least one noise making device.

The invention in at least one embodiment further is comprised of or associated with at least one of: drinking water containers; fluid containers; Flexible fluid container; disposable fluid container; eye ware; sunglasses; goggles; refractive goggles; hiking water supply; camping water supply; baby and infant fluid, water, liquid or formula distribution; hot packs; cold packs; frozen packs; pants, shorts, skirts, swim wear, jackets, socks, gloves, headphones, Hydration hoods, hood; hats; fanny packs, masks, bandanas, shoe, t-shirts, apparel, jewelry.

71. The invention of claim 70, wherein said three-dimensional costume is made from at least one of, in whole or in part, a fast drying material such as nylon, spandex, rayon, synthetic material, natural material, hard plastic, sequins, waterproof and/or water resistant materials, in whole or in part and/or further comprising of accessories, such as gloves, at least one hat, footwear, goggles, masks, attachable appendages, permanently attached appendages, costume body parts, at least one noise making device.

The invention may further be comprised of or associated with at least one of: drinking water containers; fluid containers; Flexible fluid container; disposable fluid container; eye ware; sunglasses; goggles; refractive goggles; hiking water supply; camping water supply; baby and infant fluid, water, liquid or formula distribution; hot packs; cold packs; frozen packs; pants, shorts, skirts, swim wear, jackets, socks, gloves, headphones, Hydration hoods, hood; hats; fanny packs, masks, bandanas, shoe, t-shirts, apparel, jewelry.

The packs that are part of the present invention can be glow in the dark bags.

The eyewear of the present invention in at least one embodiment can be a Snorkel and/or mask in whole or part.

The invention may include a removably or permanently attached Cup.

The at least one strap of the present invention may also include Small bag attachments, other attachments to the at least one strap including but not limited to smart phone cases.

While the instant invention has been shown and described in accordance with preferred and practical embodiments thereof, it is recognized that departures from the instant disclosure are contemplated within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the true scope of the invention should not be limited since other modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a study of the claims, drawings, descriptions, explanations, and specifications herein. It is understood that various changes and modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures and methods for carrying out several purposes of the present invention. It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention. As opposed to the claims, the abstract is neither intended to define the invention of the instant application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The following description of at least one current preferred embodiment of the figures of the present invention and the figures filed herewith have been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. Other embodiments of the present invention may become apparent to those skilled in the art from the below description, as well as, the specification, and claims herein, which show and/or describe illustrative embodiments of the present invention. As will be realized, the present invention can include other modifications in order to facilitate the desired results of the present invention, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the description is to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive. Although not explicitly recited, one or more embodiments of the present invention may be practiced in combination or conjunction with one another. The idea, creation, formulation and methodology of the present invention as:

Improved Hydration Pack with Splash Guard, and Various Dispensing Options

Is an example of the intended utilization, and is not to be construed or interpreted to limit the scope of the present invention or its use. Furthermore, the reference or non-reference to an embodiment of the present invention shall not be interpreted to limit the scope the present invention. It is intended that the scope of the present invention not be limited by this detailed description or the specification. The description of the figures and the figures which form a part hereof, are illustration of specific embodiments in which the present invention may be practiced. Other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Specific details are set forth herein in order to provide an understanding of various aspects of embodiments of the present invention. One or more embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without any of the one or more specific details. In other instances, in this application, well-known methods, procedures, and components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of embodiments of the present invention.

The Figures have been filed and uploaded to the USPTO along with this application and are incorporated herein in by this reference.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK BASIC SHAPE WITH SPLASHGUARD.

FIG. 1B—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK WITH HOOD ATTACHED.

FIG. 1C—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK WITH ATTACHED HOOD AND EYEWEAR SEWN INTO HOOD.

FIG. 1D—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK WITH HOOD AND ATTACHED 3D EARS (COSTUME HOOD).

FIG. 1E—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK WITH DETACHABLE HOOD. ZIPPER ON HOOD AND BAG TO ATTACH THE HOOD USING ZIPPER.

FIG. 1F—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK WITH DETACHABLE HOOD. HOOD ATTACHES BY USING BUTTONS AND LOOPS.

FIG. 1G—DEPICTS A HOOD LOCKED BACK. HOOD HAS A SNAP CLOSURE TO LOCK THE HOOD IN PLACE ON THE BAG WHEN NOT IN USE.

FIG. 2A—DEPICTS A BUTTERFLY SHAPED SPLASHGUARD DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 2B—DEPICTS A BUTTERFLY SHAPED SPLASHGUARD ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 2C—DEPICTS A BUTTERFLY SHAPED SPLASHGUARD DETACHED FROM HOSE FRONT VIEW.

FIG. 2D—DEPICTS A BUTTERFLY SHAPED SPLASHGUARD ATTACHED TO HOSE ATTACHED TO BLADDER.

FIG. 2E—DEPICTS A SPLASHGUARD ATTACHED TO HOSE WITH RELEASE BUTTON TO REMOVE.

FIG. 2F—DEPICTS A SCREW TIP AT END OF HOSE TO SCREW ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOSE.

FIG. 2G—DEPICTS A RELEASE BUTTON ON HOSE SO ATTACHMENTS CAN BE ADDED ONTO THE HOSE.

FIG. 2H—DEPICTS A SPLASHGUARD CIRCLE SHAPED.

FIG. 2I—DEPICTS A SPLASHGUARD HEART SHAPE.

FIG. 2J—DEPICTS A SPLASHGUARD STAR SHAPED.

FIG. 2K—DEPICTS A SPLASHGUARD SQUARE SHAPED.

FIG. 2L—DEPICTS A HEART SHAPED SPLASHGUARD ATTACHED TO HOSE ATTACHED TO BLADDER.

FIG. 2M—DEPICTS A BUTTERFLY SHAPED SPLASHGUARD WITH PLASTIC PIECE THAT ATTACHES TO HOSE.

FIG. 3A—DEPICTS A WATER GUN ATTACHMENT ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 3B—DEPICTS A WATER GUN ATTACHMENT DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 3C—DEPICTS A WATER GUN ATTACHMENT DETACHED FROM HOSE WITH SMALL HOSE TO PULL WATER FROM BLADDER.

FIG. 3D—DEPICTS A Y SHAPED HOSE WITH 2 SEPARATE MOUTH PIECES FOR DRINKING ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 3E—DEPICTS A Y SHAPED HOSE WITH 2 SEPARATE MOUTH PIECES FOR DRINKING DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 3F—DEPICTS A WATER FILTER ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 3G—DEPICTS A WATER FILTER DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 3H—DEPICTS A STRAW SHAPED COLD ICE PACK ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 3I—DEPICTS A STRAW SHAPED COLD ICE PACK DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 3J—DEPICTS AN ELECTRONIC FAN WITH MISTER ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 3K—DEPICTS AN ELECTRONIC FAN WITH MISTER DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 3L—DEPICTS AN ELECTRONIC FAN WITH MISTER DETACHED FROM HOSE WITH SMALL HOSE TO PULL WATER FROM BLADDER.

FIG. 3M—DEPICTS A MISTER ATTACHED TO HOSE.

FIG. 3N—DEPICTS A MISTER DETACHED FROM HOSE.

FIG. 3O—DEPICTS A MISTER DETACHED FROM HOSE WITH SMALL HOSE TO PULL WATER FROM BLADDER.

FIG. 4A—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK SHAPED LIKE BELT BAG-ATTACHES ON WAIST.

FIG. 4B—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK SHAPED LIKE BAG THAT ATTACHES TO WAIST AND LEG SHOWN ON PERSONS BODY FOR REFERENCE.

FIG. 4C—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK SHAPED LIKE BAG THAT ATTACHES TO WAIST AND LEG.

FIG. 4D—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK SHAPED LIKE VEST.

FIG. 4E—DEPICTS A HYDRATION PACK SHAPED LIKE PLUSH BEAR (CAN BE SHAPED LIKE ANY PLUSH CREATURE/PERSON).

 DEFINITIONS

A hydration pack is a mobile water, liquid(s) and/or fluid(s) storage and distribution device that includes backpack features/elements and is carried or worn on users back;

Or

“A hydration pack is a type of hydration system built as a backpack or waistpack containing a reservoir or “bladder” commonly made of rubber or flexible plastic. The reservoir contains a capped mouth for filling with liquid and a hose that allows the wearer to drink hands-free.” (From Hydration pack—Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydration pack)

Splash Unit: is a splash guard AKA splash unit which is removably or non-removably attached to tube or hose or tube or hose attaching and securing device directly.

Fluid: is water, liquid(s), and/or fluid(s);

A hydration pack functions as a fluid delivery system.

Claims

1. A hydration pack comprising:

at least one flexible bladder for containment of fluid;
at least one first opening or fluid inlet on the said bladder for filling said bladder with said fluid;
said first opening or fluid inlet having a removably or non-removably attached inlet securing device with removably or non-removably attached closure device;
at least one second opening or fluid outlet for extracting, transporting, and distributing said fluid from the said bladder;
said second opening or fluid outlet having at least one removably or non-removably attached outlet securing device;
attached to said outlet securing device is at least one removably or non-removably attached tube or hose attaching and securing device;
attached to said tube or hose attaching and securing device is at least one tube or hose for transporting and dispensing fluid;
and said tube or hose having a second removably or non-removably attached male and female attaching and securing device;
said second tube or hose attaching and securing device is removably or non-removably attached to at least one of the following: at least one fluid releasing device, at least one splash unit, at least one other attachment or accessory;
said at least one flexible bladder having a top sealed border section;
said top sealed border section having a die cut or other formed hole on top of bladder sealed border section of bladder;
said bladder is removably or non-removably attached to a pack;
said bladder is removably or permanently attached to a pack for example by male female Velcro or another securing device(s)
and the securing device(s) are for securing said bladder hole on top of bladder to pack;
said pack having at least one inner compartment for holding the said at least one bladder;
said pack having one or more, or two or more, removably or non-removably attached adjustable or non-adjustable straps, waist-straps, shoulder straps, shoulder strap devices, shoulder strap systems, or shoulder straps with shoulder strap adjusting and/or securing devices.

2. The invention of claim 1, additional comprising at least one of the following:

said closure device is a removably attached cap;
said removably attached cap if present having a tethered attaching/securing piece which keeps
the said cap from becoming lost when the cap is removed by User for filling said bladder or any other reason;
said outlet securing device having a male and female outlet groove system
said outlet groove system if present having at least one removably or non-removably secured rubber o ring to keep the connection air tight and avoid leakage, and at least one tube or hose attaching and securing device;
said inlet securing device is a male and female inlet groove system;
said pack is for removably resting on, securing or attaching to, a user's back;
said hose having a second removably or non-removably attached male and female securing device such as grove system or other type of securing device, and removably or non-removably secured rubber o ring, and tube or hose attaching and securing device to attach it to at least one water, liquid or fluid releasing device;
said pack for removably resting on, securing or attaching to, a user's back, having at least one inner compartment for holding at least one bladder, having two or more removable or permanently attached adjustable or non-adjustable shoulder straps or shoulder straps with shoulder strap adjusting devices

3. The invention of claim 1, wherein said transportation of fluid is hands free.

4. The invention of claim 1, wherein said tube or hose release device is further permanently or removably or non-removably attached to at least one splash guard or splash unit.

5. The invention of claim 4, wherein said splash guard AKA splash unit is any size, shape, dimension, thickness, length, width, Hight, dimension including, but not limited to, 2-d or 3-d.

6. The invention of claim 4, wherein said splash guard is butterfly shaped.

7. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack is a day pack, sports pack, hiking pack, travel pack, waist-pack, belt-pack, fanny pack, carry-bag. vest, waist or chest bag, or back pack, beach-pack.

8. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack includes at least one pocket.

9. The invention of claim 8, wherein said pocket if present includes at least one pocket closing or locking device.

10. The invention of claim 1, wherein said release device is a mouthpiece.

11. The invention of claim 10, wherein said mouthpiece is removable or non-removable.

12. The invention of claim 1, wherein said mouthpiece is a bitable, flexible, and/or soft flexible mouthpiece.

13. The invention of claim 1, wherein said mouthpiece has at least one hole for releasing fluid into user and/or others mouth(s) or for releasing fluid otherwise.

14. The invention of claim 1, wherein said releasing device is any kind of removably or non-removably attachable accessory or device.

15. The invention of claim 14, wherein said accessory includes at least one of the following, in whole or in part: water toy, water gun, bubble toy, target toy, target shooting toy, toy, game, atomizer device, mister device, fan, showerhead, shower nozzle, hose nozzle, pressure nozzle, splash guard, non-functional design, removably or permanently attached molded splash guard, fake body parts, fake ears, fake mouth, fake face or head parts, at least one removably or non-removeable 2-D or 3-D element or attachment.

16. The invention of claim 1, wherein said mouthpiece is a bite type mouthpiece, or includes a bite or bite valve mouthpiece.

17. The invention of claim 1, wherein said bite valve mouthpiece is comprised of a valve member having a valve opening and a clip closure which normally closes the valve opening to prevent the flow of water, the clip being flexed open when a user bites down to release the valve opening and thus allow water to flow through the mouthpiece.

18. The invention of claim 1, additionally comprising a liquid volume measuring grid located on the outside of said bladder.

19. The invention of claim 1, wherein said hydration pack additionally comprises a hood.

20. The invention of claim 1, wherein said hydration pack additionally comprises at least one of the following: hood, wings, cape, mask, eyewear, hat, collar, scarf, shawl, liner, cover, raincover, weather cover, sun protection cover, headwear, plush, tent, apparel, clothing.

21. The invention of claim 20, additionally comprised of a hood and headwear attaching device to removably attach said hood to said hydration pack.

22. The invention of claim 21, wherein said hood and headwear attaching device is at least one of the following: zipper, button(s), snap(s), Velcro, hook(s), loop(s), magnet(s).

23. The invention of claim 19, wherein said hood can fold or close upon itself

24. The invention of claim 19, wherein said Hood in folded or closed state has at least one closing and locking device.

25. The invention of claim 19, wherein said Hood Locking device can be snap or other attaching device.

26. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises removable or non-removable eyewear and/or a hood and eyewear can be removably interchangeable.

27. The invention of claim 26, wherein said Hood if present additionally has at least one cut out or die cut or other means for attaching at least one eyewear glasses or at least one lens(s) or googles.

28. The invention of claim 26, wherein said eyewear is googles or snorkeling mask.

29. The invention of claim 26, wherein said eyewear is diffraction eyewear, or refractive eyewear or eyewear exhibiting a rainbow effect, light altering, having kaleidoscope effect, glow in the dark.

30. The invention of claim 26, wherein said Eyewear is at least one of: diffraction shades, eye-wear, googles, eyepieces clear, colored, sun glasses, glasses, mask, lens(s), any shape or size and might be printed on.

31. The invention of claim 3, wherein said splash guard AKA splash unit, can be any shape or size, including but not limited to the shape of a butterfly.

32. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises in part or in whole a costume, which can be a 2-D or 3-D costume, in whole or in part, and/or at least one role-play design.

33. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack and/or bladder is/are clear.

34. The invention of claim 1, wherein said materials and also including but not limited splash guard materials in part or in whole are at least one of: woven, synthetic fur, plastic, nylon, rubber, metal, wood, ceramic, paper, cardboard, polyester, PVC, PU, sequins, organza, glitter, sequence, holographic PVC, plush, vinyl, cork, soft, and/or EVA, rhinestones, leather, lenticular, silicone, molded or non-molded. (need materials for splash guard—pvc, silicone, plastic, rubber, pu, polyester, Eva) decorated with anything, printed or non-printed, molded or non-molded,

35. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack and bladder(s) are clear.

36. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack is clear.

37. The invention of claim 1, wherein a water measuring device is present.

38. The invention of claim 35, wherein a water measuring device is present.

39. The invention of claim 37, wherein said water measuring device allows for the User and others to see the waterline without opening bag.

40. The invention of claim 1, wherein the pack and/or bladder can be any shape, theme. or color.

41. The invention of claim 32, wherein the pack can be any shape, theme, color, costume in whole or in part, 3-D costume in whole or in part.

42. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack can be vest.

43. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack can be at least one carry bag.

44. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention can be used for animal or pet water, liquid, fluid, food distribution.

45. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention can be used for infant water, liquid, fluid, food distribution.

46. The invention of claim 1, wherein said pack and/or Bladder(s) has a part/section, insert, or is attached to cold or hot or frozen pack.

47. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises lighting, sound, vibration, and/or bubbles.

48. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises attachable accessories like water gun(s), fan(s), misters, toy guns, toy water products, different shaped water guns and shooters, toys, atomizers, nozzles, sprayers, mouth sprayer, mouth shooter.

49. The invention of claim 1, additionally comprising of or replacing other part(s) with at least one Y connector.

50. The invention of claim 49, additionally comprising attachable parts or accessories that can connect to the at least one Y connector.

51. The invention of claim 1, having at least two tubes or hoses.

52. The invention of claim 1, further comprising pockets.

53. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises water targets

54. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises remote control or wireless control of electronics if present.

55. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises attaching devices for the various parts that are present as needed or desired.

56. The invention of claim 3, wherein said invention additionally comprises interchangeable mouthpieces of different shapes and sizes.

57. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises mode and/or on off switches.

58. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises studs.

59. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises a water filled material.

60. The invention of claim 1 additionally comprising a pump having a fluid inlet for drawing in water under the action of the pump and a fluid outlet coupled to the hydration bladder for transferring said water to the hydration bladder;

61. The invention of claim 46 wherein the said pump is also operative to transfer air from the pump inlet to the pump outlet so that, in use, the pump can fill the hydration bladder with water from a source and pressurize the hydration bladder with air.

62. The invention of claim 1 additionally including at least one water filter coupled to receive water from the hydration bladder;

63. The invention of claim 1, further comprised of a cooling device connected within the transportation/distribution line from the bladder to affect the fluid in a way like running fluid through cold rocks in a stream before drinking.

64. A hydration pack according to claim 62, wherein the said water filter is located within the hydration bladder.

65. A hydration pack according to claim 62, wherein the said water filter is removable from the hydration bladder.

66. A hydration pack according to claim 62, wherein the said water filter comprises one or more hollow fiber membranes which are effective to pass water in preference to air under the influence of a pressure differential.

67. A hydration pack according to claim 9, wherein the bite valve mouth piece comprises an atomizer portion actuable to deliver a spray mist of water.

68. The invention of claim 14, further comprising an atomizer portion actuable to deliver a spray mist of water.

69. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises at least one dress-up and/or role-play element secured to, attached to, or as part of any part or portion of the present invention.

70. The invention of claim 1, wherein said invention additionally comprises at least one three-dimensional costume component.

71. The invention of claim 70, wherein said three-dimensional costume is made from at least one of, in whole or in part, a fast drying material such as nylon, spandex, rayon, synthetic material, natural material, hard plastic, sequins, waterproof and/or water resistant materials, in whole or in part and/or further comprising of accessories, such as gloves, at least one hat, footwear, goggles, masks, attachable appendages, permanently attached appendages, costume body parts, at least one noise making device.

72. The invention of claim 1, further is comprised of or associated with at least one of: drinking water containers; fluid containers; Flexible fluid container; disposable fluid container; eye ware; sunglasses; goggles; refractive goggles; hiking water supply; camping water supply; baby and infant fluid, water, liquid or formula distribution; hot packs; cold packs; frozen packs; pants, shorts, skirts, swim wear, jackets, socks, gloves, headphones, Hydration hoods, hood; hats; fanny packs, masks, bandanas, shoe, t-shirts, apparel, jewelry.

73. The invention of claim 1, wherein the packs that are part of the present invention can be glow in the dark bags.

74. The invention of claim 28, wherein the eyewear of the present invention in at least one embodiment can be a Snorkel and/or mask in whole or part.

75. The invention of claim 1 additionally may include a removably or permanently attached Cup.

76. The said at least one strap of the present invention of claim 1 can also include Small bag attachments, other attachments to the at least one strap including but not limited to smart phone cases.

Patent History
Publication number: 20190059562
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 2, 2017
Publication Date: Feb 28, 2019
Inventors: Brenda Escava (New York, NY), Jacqueline Mizrahi (New York, NY), Charles Dweck (New York, NY)
Application Number: 15/694,790
Classifications
International Classification: A45F 3/04 (20060101); A45F 3/20 (20060101);