Drink flask cap insert

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above and to the left of the invention;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view from below and to the right of the invention;

FIG. 3 is a left-side elevational view of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a back-side elevational view of the invention; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the invention.

As shown at http://vimeo.com/16461385, the instant invention is an insert that fits in a cap for a sports bottle or flask. The insert projects upward from the cap and seals a chamber that is formed in the cap and downwardly closed by a metal foil. This chamber holds a flavored syrup, and the cap is intended to be mounted on the threaded neck of a bottle filled with water. Pushing the insert down pierces the metal foil and releases the syrup into the water.

Claims

The ornamental design for a drink flask cap insert, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • “Vicap Manufaktur” video, 2 screencapture pages, dated “1 year ago”, found online Jul. 30, 2015 on vimeo.com, at https://vimeo.com/89087935.
  • “Vicap Systems Ltd.” video, 2 screencapture pages, dated “4 years ago”, found online Jul. 30, 2015 on vimeo.com, at https://vimeo.com/16461385.
Patent History
Patent number: D742742
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 27, 2014
Date of Patent: Nov 10, 2015
Assignee: VICAP SYSTEMS EUROPE ASIA AG (Baar)
Inventor: Hannes Kessler (Koblach)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Application Number: 29/480,489
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D9/437