SELF-DOSING MEASURING CAP FOR A LIQUID CONTAINER
In some embodiments, a system for dispensing liquid from a container holding a liquid comprises a reservoir mountable to the container so as to be in fluidic communication with the container. The reservoir may comprise an inlet and an outlet. When mounted to the container, the reservoir may be configured to measure a predetermined quantity of liquid while in first orientation and to simultaneously dispense the predetermined quantity of liquid from the outlet and receive a refilling quantity of liquid through the inlet while in a second orientation that is angled relative to the first orientation above a threshold angle.
1 . A system for dispensing liquid from a container holding a liquid, the system comprising:
a reservoir mountable to the container so as to be in fluidic communication with the container, the reservoir comprising an inlet and an outlet, wherein when mounted to the container, the reservoir is configured to measure a predetermined quantity of liquid while in first orientation, and is configured to simultaneously dispense the predetermined quantity of liquid from the outlet and receive a refilling quantity of liquid through the inlet while in a second orientation that is angled relative to the first orientation above a threshold angle.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined quantity of liquid is defined at least in part by the location of the inlet relative to a reservoir bottom.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the outlet of the reservoir is disposed at an end of a tubular member extending away from a reservoir bottom.
4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the tubular member comprises at least a partial flange disposed proximate the inlet of the reservoir.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir comprises a second inlet.
6 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises a cover disposed over the reservoir.
7 . The system of claim 6 , wherein the system further comprises an annular space defined between the reservoir and the cover, wherein the reservoir is in fluidic communication with the container via the annular space.
8 . The system of claim 1 , further comprising a spout having an opening aligned with the outlet of the reservoir.
9 . The system of claim 8 , wherein the spout comprises a double-lipped edge.
10 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the refilling quantity is equal to or greater than the predetermined quantity of liquid.
11 . A system for dispensing liquid from a container holding a liquid, the system comprising:
a reservoir mountable to the container so as to be in fluidic communication with the container, the reservoir comprising an inlet and an outlet, wherein when mounted to the container, the reservoir is configured to measure a predetermined quantity of liquid while in an upright orientation, and is configured to simultaneously dispense the predetermined quantity of liquid from the outlet and receive a refilling quantity of liquid through the inlet while in a rotated orientation that is angled relative to the upright orientation.
12 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the predetermined quantity of liquid is defined at least in part by the location of the inlet relative to a reservoir bottom.
13 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the outlet of the reservoir is disposed at an end of a tubular member extending away from a reservoir bottom.
14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the tubular member comprises at least a partial flange disposed proximate the inlet of the reservoir.
15 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the reservoir comprises a second inlet.
16 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the system further comprises a cover disposed over the reservoir.
17 . The system of claim 16 , wherein the system further comprises an annular space defined between the reservoir and the cover, wherein the reservoir is in fluidic communication with the container via the annular space.
18 . The system of claim 11 , further comprising a spout having an opening aligned with the outlet of the reservoir.
19 . The system of claim 18 , wherein the spout comprises a double-lipped edge.
20 . The system of claim 11 , wherein the refilling quantity is equal to or greater than the predetermined quantity of liquid.