Reservoir system and method
A reservoir system for preserving the chemical stability and, therefore, the flavor of fluids is disclosed. The reservoir system can include a bag having a lining around a reservoir. The reservoir can have a reservoir port. The reservoir system can have a screw cap with a port for receiving a nozzle. The screw cap can be attached to the reservoir port. The nozzle can sealably attach to the cap. The nozzle can also sealably attach to a hose. The reservoir port and reservoir can be configured to maximize drainage of the reservoir, for example when the reservoir is turned reservoir port-side-down.
1 . A refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing comprising:
a container defining a reservoir in fluid communication with a reservoir opening;
a closure member comprising a first material and a second material, wherein the second material is softer than the first material, the closure member configured to cover the reservoir opening, wherein the closure member has a closure member port; and
a fluid channel configured to attach to the closure member port;
wherein the closure member is configured to sealably attach to the fluid channel, and wherein the closure member port is at least partially surrounded by the second material.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the second material is resilient.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the second material comprises silicone.
4 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a reinforcement element around the reservoir opening.
5 . The system of claim 4 , wherein the closure member is attached to the reinforcement member.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid channel comprises a first rib, and wherein the first rib attaches to the second material.
7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the fluid channel comprises a second rib, wherein the second rib is configured differently than the first rib, and wherein the second rib attaches to the second material.
8 . A refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing comprising:
a container defining a reservoir, the container having a reservoir port in fluid communication with the reservoir; and
an ultra-stable material, wherein the reservoir is substantially surrounded by with the ultra-stable material.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the ultra-stable material comprises polyethylene
10 . The system of claim 9 , wherein the container substantially consists of polyethylene.
11 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the container comprises nylon.
12 . The system of claim 8 , further comprising a closure member removably attached to the reservoir port.
13 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the closure member does not comprise the ultra-stable material.
14 . The system of claim 12 , wherein the closure member comprises the ultra-stable material.
15 . A refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing comprising:
a container defining a reservoir in fluid communication with a reservoir opening;
a closure member comprising a press-fit port; and
a fluid channel configured to releasably attach to the press-fit port.
16 . A refillable reservoir system for fluid transport and dispensing comprising:
a container defining a reservoir, the container having a reservoir port in fluid communication with the reservoir, wherein the reservoir is configured to have a neck, wherein the neck tapers to the reservoir port; wherein the distance from the reservoir port to a nearest edge of the reservoir to the reservoir port is less than about 1 cm.