IP Library Granted Patent US 11,142,380
Granted Patent B1
US 11,142,380 · App. 16/930,813 · Granted Oct 12, 2021

Smart cap for a liquid container

Inventor: Miles Bowles (La Jolla, CA)
Assignee: Hyduro, Inc.
B65D51/248B65D41/0492B65D51/28
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Patent No.
US 11,142,380
App. No.
16/930,813
Granted
Oct 12, 2021
Kind
B1
Abstract

A smart cap for use with a liquid container and a system therefor is disclosed herein. The components of the smart cap preferably comprise a micro motor, a microcontroller, a wireless transceiver (BTLE), a lithium ion battery, LED indicators, a waterproof rated charging port, a nozzle quick connect, a controllable valve, a touch sensor, a thermal sensor, a physical button, an impeller, and a cap housing.

Claims (36)

1. A cap for a liquid container, the cap comprising:

a cap housing;

an electric motor pump connected to the cap housing;

a circuit board within the cap housing;

a pressure sensor within the cap housing;

a toggle valve within the cap housing; and

wherein the electric motor pump is designed to expel a liquid;

wherein when the toggle valve is open, the pressure sensor is in an on state;

wherein when the toggle valve is shut, the pressure sensor is in an off state which prevents the electric motor pump from pumping while the toggle valve is shut;

wherein the pressure sensor provides a dynamic control over the flow rate, wherein the more force applied to the pressure sensor results in a higher flow rate.

2. The smart cap according to claim 1 further comprising an attachable hard-cover for extra protection and personalization.

3. The smart cap according to claim 1 further comprising a removable reservoir for easy cleaning and replacement.

4. The smart cap according to claim 1 further comprising a stretchable hose.

5. A system for a smart cap for a liquid container, the system comprising:

a mobile application for a mobile device;

a cap for a liquid container, the cap comprising:

a cap housing,

a battery within the cap housing,

an electric motor pump connected to the cap housing and connected to the battery,

a circuit board within the cap housing,

a toggle valve within the cap housing,

a pressure sensor on a surface of the cap housing, and

wherein the cap is attached to the liquid container;

wherein the electric motor pump expels a liquid;

wherein when the toggle valve is open, the pressure sensor is in an on state;

wherein when the toggle valve is shut, the pressure sensor is in an off state which prevents the electric motor pump from pumping while the toggle valve is shut;

wherein the pressure sensor provides a dynamic control over the flow rate, wherein the more force applied to the pressure sensor results in a higher flow rate.

6. The system according to claim 5 wherein the mobile application comprises a hardware battery life, a daily goal tracking, a performance optimization, and a statistics view.

7. The system according to claim 5 wherein a plurality of hardware settings of the system comprises a burst volume, a plurality of Bluetooth connections, a plurality of tracking sensors, a LED brightness, a touch sensitivity and a plurality of LED indicator notifications.

8. A cap for a liquid container, the cap comprising:

a cap housing configured to be positioned on a top of a liquid container;

a controller positioned within the housing;

a valve; and

a centrifugal pump comprising an impeller and a motor, the centrifugal pump connected to the cap housing, wherein the centrifugal pump extends downward from the cap housing, and is configured to be positioned within a body of a liquid container, wherein the impeller is positioned at a bottom of the centrifugal pump and the motor is positioned above the impeller;

wherein the impeller is powered by the motor which is controlled by the controller;

wherein the impeller draws liquid upward toward an opening in the cap housing.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 16, 2020
From: BOWLES, MILES
To: HYDURO, INC.
Reel/Frame 053229/0466 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 16703836 · Dec 4, 2019
Division 15727636 · Oct 9, 2017
Provisional Application 62429798 · Dec 3, 2016
Provisional Application 62405949 · Oct 9, 2016
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