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EP1065433B1
EP1065433B1 EP00113230A EP00113230A EP1065433B1 EP 1065433 B1 EP1065433 B1 EP 1065433B1 EP 00113230 A EP00113230 A EP 00113230A EP 00113230 A EP00113230 A EP 00113230A EP 1065433 B1 EP1065433 B1 EP 1065433B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00Table service
    • A47G19/22Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21LIGHTING
    • F21KNON-ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES USING LUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING ELECTROCHEMILUMINESCENCE; LIGHT SOURCES USING CHARGES OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL; LIGHT SOURCES USING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AS LIGHT-GENERATING ELEMENTS; LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21K2/00Non-electric light sources using luminescence; Light sources using electrochemiluminescence
    • F21K2/06Non-electric light sources using luminescence; Light sources using electrochemiluminescence using chemiluminescence
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00Table service
    • A47G19/22Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2227Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47GHOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G19/00Table service
    • A47G19/22Drinking vessels or saucers used for table service
    • A47G19/2205Drinking glasses or vessels
    • A47G19/2227Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user
    • A47G2019/2238Drinking glasses or vessels with means for amusing or giving information to the user with illumination means

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  • the invention relates to an improved luminous cup system and, more particularly, to the provision of a luminous drinking vessel and further to the provision of a drinking vessel which can be used to open a screw cap.
  • a luminous drinking vessel is known from the prior art.
  • luminous drinking vessels have been devised and used with the intention of producing a pleasing effect on the eye.
  • the prior art includes the U.S. Patent No. 5,597,517 which discloses a two-component chemiluminescent mixture consisting of an oxalent and an activator component.
  • the WO-A-9204577 discloses a cup having a double bottom for containing chemiluminescent fluids which mix either upon reaching a certain temperature or by destruction of a bulkhead and illuminate the cup.
  • the U.S. Patent No. 5,609,409 discloses a stem drinking glass having an upper cup held by a hollow stem and connected to a foot in the stem of which a chemiluminescent light pen is inserted to provide illumination.
  • U.S. Patent No. 5,275,277 discloses a drinking glass comprising a sidewall with a transparent, tortuous path, which extends from the entrance of the drinking glass to a second position adjoining the bottom portion of the drinking glass to indicate the level of liquid in the drinking glass.
  • a vessel for consuming foods and / or drinks which includes inner and outer walls and two spaces for receiving chemiluminescent responsive substances.
  • the U.S. Patent 5,067,051 describes a chemiluminescent light-emitting element comprising a tube closed at both ends with two components filled with liquids, which mixedly produce a chemiluminescent light.
  • the U.S. Patent 4,814,949 is a chemiluminescent device can be seen in which a first polymeric disc is sealed circumferentially with a cavity formed therein against a second polymeric disc.
  • the cavity receives an absorbent article having substantially the same shape as the cavity, a sealed container receiving a first liquid component of a chemiluminescent luminescent composition, and a second liquid component of a chemiluminescent luminescent composition outside the sealed container.
  • the U.S. Patent 4,563,726 discloses a one-piece illuminated drinking cup having an axially intermediate translucent tube which is fully secured to the bottom and serves to receive a light strip.
  • the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a new and improved lighthouset apparatus which has all the advantages of the prior art and has none of its disadvantages.
  • the present invention comprises a first substantially cylindrically shaped, easily compressible container.
  • the first substantially cylindrically shaped container comprises a first outer wall connected to a first outer bottom and a first inner wall connected to a first inner bottom.
  • the first outer wall and the first inner wall define a first upper edge and an uninterrupted gap.
  • the first exterior floor and the first interior floor define a floor space.
  • the first outer wall extends at a distance from the first outer bottom.
  • the first outer bottom has a cylindrical, inwardly projecting recess.
  • the cylindrical recess has an inner wall with a ribbed surface.
  • the ribbed surface is sized and shaped to receive a screw cap.
  • a second substantially cylindrically shaped container comprises a second outer wall connected to a second outer bottom. It further comprises a second inner wall, which is connected to a second inner bottom.
  • the second outer wall comprises a pair of concave, approximately symmetrically arranged recesses.
  • the second substantially cylindrically shaped container is sized for placement in the first generally cylindrically shaped container and defines a gap between the first and second containers.
  • Each of the ampoules has a thin membrane.
  • the pair of ampoules is formed of a first ampoule and a second ampoule.
  • Each of the pair of vials receives a first chemiluminescent fluid.
  • Each one of the pair of ampoules is disposed in a single recess of the pair of concave recesses of the second substantially cylindrical container.
  • Each of the pair of ampoules is held in the concave recesses when the second substantially cylindrically shaped container is positioned in the first, substantially cylindrically shaped container.
  • a second chemiluminescent fluid is sealed in the space between the first substantially cylindrically shaped container and the second, substantially cylindrically shaped container.
  • An upper edge is formed around the second substantially cylindrically shaped container.
  • the upper edge has a first horizontal portion extending outwardly therefrom and a second horizontal portion spaced therefrom and extending from the upper edge.
  • the first horizontal portion abuts against the upper edge of the first outer wall of the first generally cylindrically shaped container.
  • the first horizontal portion closes the gap of the first substantially cylindrically shaped container and the second substantially cylindrically shaped container.
  • first acts essentially cylindrical shaped container a force which acts on the first outer wall to compress the first inner wall.
  • the force presses the first inner wall against the pair of ampoules to rupture the thin membranes.
  • the first chemiluminescent fluid may flow into the gap and mix with the second chemiluminescent fluid to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved lighthouset apparatus which allows for low cost manufacture both in terms of materials and work and which, accordingly, is available to consumers at low selling prices.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved lighthouset apparatus which provides some of the advantages of the prior art devices and methods while overcoming some of the drawbacks normally associated therewith.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a luminous drinking vessel and, moreover, a drinking vessel which can be used to open a screw cap.
  • the container includes an open upper end and a closed bottom and a sidewall between the upper end and the bottom.
  • the sidewall comprises a cylindrical outer wall extending downwardly from an area near the upper end to an area near the bottom around the outer radius of the sidewall, and a circular portion to form a seal at the bottom of the outer wall completely close the gap between the side wall and the outside wall.
  • An insert of plastic material is disposed with an inner surface near the outer surface of the sidewall in the gap.
  • a recess is formed between the insert and the sidewall along a vertical extent.
  • One in the Recess vertically aligned breakable ampule receives a first chemiluminescent fluid.
  • a second chemiluminescent fluid is positionable in the space and adapted to illuminate upon breakage of the ampule and in contact with the first chemiluminescent fluid.
  • FIG. 1 With reference to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 1, a new and improved luminous cup embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally defined by reference numbers 10, 80, 110 and 150 will be described.
  • the luminous cup is composed of a variety of components. These components, in their widest context, include a first substantially cylindrically shaped container, a second substantially cylindrically shaped container, a first chemiluminescent fluid, a second chemiluminescent fluid and at least one ampoule. These components are individually configured and correlate with each other to achieve the desired goal.
  • the present invention comprises a first substantially cylindrically shaped container 12 which is readily compressible.
  • the first container 12 has a first outer wall 14, which is in communication with a first outer bottom 16.
  • the container 12 has a first inner wall 18, which is connected to a first inner bottom 22.
  • the first inner 18 and the first outer wall 14 are shown in Fig. 4.
  • the first outer wall 14 and the first inner wall 18 define a first upper edge 26 and a first continuous wall 28.
  • the first inner bottom 22 and the first outer bottom 16 define a bottom surface.
  • the first outer wall 14 extends at a distance from the first outer bottom 16.
  • the first outer bottom 16 has a cylindrical recess 32 which extends into the interior of the first outer bottom 16.
  • the cylindrical recess 32 has a ribbed inner wall 34.
  • the inner wall 34 is sized and shaped to receive a screw cap of a bottle. This type of screw lids can be found on beer bottles and soft drink bottles.
  • a second substantially cylindrically shaped container 38 is provided.
  • the second container 38 has a second outer wall 42 communicating with a second outer bottom 44. It also has a second inner wall 46 which is connected to a second inner bottom 48.
  • the second outer wall 42 includes a pair of concave recesses 52.
  • the pair of concave recesses 52 are disposed symmetrically with each other in the second outer wall 42.
  • the second container 38 is sized to be located in the first container 12 and defines a gap 54 between the first container 12 and the second container 38. Access to the space 54 is only as shown in FIG through the cylindrical recess 32 in the first outer bottom 16 possible. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a removable plug 56 is shown. The plug 56 closes the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 in the gap 54.
  • the pair of ampoules 60 includes a first vial 60 and a second vial 60. Each of these vials 60 contains a first chemiluminescent fluid 64.
  • the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 is an oxalent.
  • the oxalic component used in the present invention is a standard in the chemiluminescent industry. Such an oxalic ester exists as a solution in the selected propylene glycol dihydrocarbyl ether solution.
  • the oxalic esters used by the invention are known in the art US 5,171,081 . US 5 218 367 . US 5,705,103 and US 5 597 517 known.
  • the oxalent may contain the solvent and the chemiluminescent or only the solvent. Each of the cited documents is capable of providing the oxalent required for the present invention.
  • Each one of the pair of ampoules 60 is disposed in a single one of the pair of concave recesses 52 of the second container 38. Each one of the pair of ampoules 60 is held in one of the concave recesses 52 when the second container 38 is positioned in the first container 12.
  • a second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is trapped in the gap 54 between the second container 38 and the first container 12.
  • the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is the activator.
  • the from the prior art of US 5,171,081 . US 5 218 367 . US 5 597 517 . US 5,705,103 and US 5 597 517 known activator is capable of providing the desired chemiluminescence for the invention when combined with the oxalent of the present invention.
  • the activator may contain the fluorescer or the catalyst. Each of the cited documents is capable of providing the activator required for the present invention.
  • the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is disposed in the gap 54 behind the first container 12, which is rotationally welded to the second container 38. After the ampoules 60 are positioned, the coupling is made. The second chemiluminescent fluid 66 resides in a cylindrical recess of the gap 54. Once the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is in the gap 54, the plug 56 is placed in position and permanently seals the second fluid 66 in the gap 54.
  • an upper edge 68 is formed around the second container 38.
  • the upper edge 68 has a first horizontal portion 72, which extends outwardly, and a second horizontal portion 74 which extends at a distance from the upper edge 68.
  • 4 shows the first horizontal section 72, which abuts on the upper edge 26 of the first outer wall 14 of the first container 12.
  • the first horizontal portion 72 closes the gap 54 between the first container 12 and the second container 38.
  • a force acting on the first container 12 acts on the first outer wall 14 to compress the first inner wall 18.
  • the force presses the first inner wall 18 against the pair of ampoules 60 to rupture the thin membranes 62.
  • the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 may flow into the gap 54 and mix with the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.
  • the present invention may be embodied in three alternative container forms.
  • the first alternative embodiment of the illuminated container 80 is shown in FIG.
  • the first alternative embodiment comprises a first substantially cylindrically shaped container 12 having a configuration as in Fig. 4.
  • the difference between the embodiments of Figs. 4 and 5 is found in the second substantially cylindrically shaped container 82.
  • the second container 82 of the first alternative embodiment has a second outer wall 84 connected to a second outer floor 86.
  • it comprises a second inner wall 88, which is connected to a second inner bottom 92.
  • the second container 82 is dimensioned to be in the first container 12 can be positioned and defines a gap 94.
  • ampoules 60 that is identical in shape to the ampoules of FIG.
  • the ampoules 60 of the first alternative embodiment of Figure 5 may be more elongate in extent.
  • Each ampule 60 is positioned in the space 94 and receives the first chemiluminescent fluid 64.
  • a felt-like material 102 is impregnated with the second chemiluminescent fluid 66. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the felt-like material 102 is disposed on the inner wall 18 of the substantially cylindrically-shaped first container 12.
  • a peripheral edge 104 is formed around the second container 82.
  • the peripheral edge 104 is formed by a first horizontal edge 106 extending outwardly therefrom and a second horizontal edge 108 extending above the first horizontal edge 106.
  • the second horizontal edge 108 abuts the upper edge 26 of the first outer wall 14 of the first container 12 to close the gap 94 between the first container 12 and the second container 82.
  • a force acting on the first outer wall 14 acts on the first container 12 of the first alternative wall 14 to press the inner wall 18 against the pair of ampoules 60 to rupture the thin membranes 62.
  • the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 may be absorbed by the felt 102 to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.
  • the second alternative embodiment of the luminous cup 110 has characteristics similar to the embodiment discussed above.
  • This embodiment includes a substantially cylindrically shaped container 112.
  • the container 112 includes a first outer wall 114 connected to an outer bottom 116 and a first inner wall 118 connected to a first inner bottom 122.
  • the first outer wall 114 extends at a distance from the first outer bottom 116.
  • the first outer wall 114 has a substantially concave recess 126 as shown in FIG. 8.
  • the outer bottom 116 has a cylindrical recess 128 with a ribbed inner wall 132 which is sized and shaped to receive a bottle cap.
  • the convex hull 136 that is easily compressible.
  • the convex hull 136 has a second outer wall 138 and a second inner wall 142 connected to the first inner floor 122.
  • the convex hull 136 is sized to be positioned over the concave recess 126 of the substantially cylindrically shaped container 112 and define a gap 144 therebetween.
  • an ampoule 60 is disposed in the concave recess 126 of the container 112.
  • the ampoule 60 receives the first chemiluminescent fluid 64.
  • the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 is the same in each ampule 60.
  • the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is trapped in the gap 144 between the container 112 and the sheath 136.
  • the convex sheath 136 is ultimately acted upon by a force urging the first outer wall 114 to urge the first inner wall 118 against the ampule 60 to rupture the thin membrane 62.
  • the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 may flow into the gap 144 and mix with the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.
  • the third alternative embodiment of the luminous cup 150 represents a cup 152 or a glass mold 154.
  • the properties of the glass are identical to those of the cup.
  • the characteristics of the third alternative embodiment are similar to the embodiments discussed above.
  • This embodiment comprises a substantially cylindrically shaped container 156 as shown in FIG.
  • the container 156 includes a first outer wall 160 connected to a pedestal portion 162 as shown in FIG.
  • the container 156 includes a first inner wall 164 connected to a first inner bottom 166 as shown in FIG.
  • the inner wall 164 has a half-concave portion 168 to define an inner space 172 adjacent to the first outer wall 160.
  • the interior 172 extends into the base portion 162 to provide access 174.
  • an ampule 60 is positioned in the interior space 172.
  • the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is the same for each embodiment of the present invention and has already been described above.
  • FIGS. 11 and 12 are enlarged views of the light cup 150 of FIG. 9.
  • a luminous cup system 200 has luminance over at least a portion of the cup rim during operation and use.
  • a container 202 is provided.
  • the container 202 is formed of a translucent material having a limited elasticity, which transmits the deformation due to the pressure of a user's hand similar to the above embodiments.
  • the container 202 is shaped in a substantially cylindrical configuration.
  • the container 202 includes an upper substantially cylindrical portion 204 of increased diameter and a lower substantially cylindrical portion 206 of a reduced diameter.
  • the container 202 has an intermediate portion 208 between the upper portion 204 and the lower portion 206.
  • the intermediate portion 208 is in a substantially cylindrical configuration having an intermediate diameter shaped.
  • the lower portion 206 and the intermediate portion 208 are conically shaped, being larger at the top than at the bottom, to facilitate removal from a mold during manufacture.
  • the container 202 is formed with a substantially disc-shaped, substantially horizontal upper shoulder 210 between the upper portion 204 and the intermediate portion 208.
  • a disc-shaped, substantially horizontal lower shoulder 212 is provided between the intermediate portion 208 and the lower portion 206.
  • the intermediate portion 208 also includes a cylindrical outer wall 214 that extends radially downwardly from the upper shoulder 210 about the exterior of the intermediate portion 208 to form an encircling, substantially cylindrical space 216.
  • the portion of the container 202 between the gap 216 and the interior of the container 202 is formed without a seam continuously to prevent leakage of the fluid from the gap 216 into the container 202 and thus comply with legal safety regulations for the safety of the user.
  • a lower, inserted container 220 is provided.
  • the container 220 has a substantially cylindrical outer front surface 222 that lies around the lower portion 206 of the container 202.
  • the container 220 has an outer diameter that is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the outer wall 214.
  • the container 220 also includes a substantially disc-shaped horizontal plate 224 that contacts the lower edge of the outer wall 214 and the lower shoulder 212. The horizontal one Plate 224 is sealed against the lower edge of outer wall 214 and lower shoulder 212 to seal gap 216.
  • a substantially rigid cylindrical insert 228 is provided.
  • the insert 228 is molded from a white plastic material.
  • the interior surface 232 is preferably in contact with the exterior surface 234 of the intermediate section 208.
  • a slipped-over plug 238 is secured to a lower protrusion of the lower section 206 and forms a bottom of the container 202 , which allows the filling and preservation of a fluid in the container 202.
  • the lower central recess of the plug 238 has inwardly directed teeth 240 with the function of absorbing energy. Such teeth 240 are sized to fit over a bottle cap, and the lower portion 206 of the lighthead system 200 may serve as a bottle opener.
  • a vertically disposed semi-cylindrical recess 242 is formed in the insert 228, the intermediate portion 208, and the lower portion 206 along a vertical portion.
  • the recess 242 is sealed at the top and bottom by inwardly directed portions 246, 248 on the upper shoulder 210 and the plate 224.
  • a frangible ampule 252 is provided which is vertically aligned in the recess 242.
  • a first chemiluminescent fluid 254 is provided in the vial 252. The fluid 254 arrives after a break of the ampoule 252 upon pressing the outer wall 214 by a user into the gap 216.
  • a second chemiluminescent fluid 256 is disposed in the gap 216. The second fluid 256 is configured to illuminate upon breakage of the ampule 252 and in contact with the first chemiluminescent fluid 254.
  • the luminous cup 260 of this embodiment comprises a container 262.
  • This container 262 is formed in a substantially cylindrical configuration.
  • the container 262 includes a substantially cylindrical upper portion 264 of increased diameter and a substantially cylindrical lower portion 266 of a reduced diameter.
  • a substantially cylindrical outer wall 268 is provided, which is formed as a cylindrical extension of the upper portion 264.
  • a substantially cylindrical gap is thereby formed between the lower portion 266 and the outer wall 268.
  • this embodiment includes a bottom 272 of the lower portion 266 which is integrally molded with the lower end of the lower outer wall 268 to completely seal the entire beverage receiving container 262 except for its open upper end.
  • the lower end of the outer wall 268 extends further down than the lowermost extent of the lower portion 266.
  • integral with the outer wall 268 is outwardly and then downwardly extending flange 274 receives the one adapted to the flange 274 sealing washer 276, thereby completely sealing the gap between the lower portion 266 and the outer wall 268.
  • a substantially rigid cylindrical insert 280 is next provided.
  • the insert 280 is molded from a colored, preferably a white plastic material.
  • Vertical ribs 282 extend at the exterior of the insert 280.
  • the inner surface 284 is preferably proximate the outer surface 286 of the lower portion 266.
  • the sealing washer 276 and insert 280 are preferably molded together as an integral unit to manufacture and assemble to facilitate.
  • a C-shaped clip 290 is thus cast, which holds an ampoule 294. This is intended to further facilitate the assembly.
  • a vertically disposed semi-cylindrical recess 292 is formed within the insert 280 and the lower portion 266 along a vertical portion.
  • a frangible ampule 294 is vertically aligned in the recess 292.
  • a first chemiluminescent fluid 296 is provided in the ampule 294. The fluid 296, after breakage of the ampoule 294, passes into the gap by a user upon depression of the outer wall 268.
  • a second chemiluminescent fluid 298 is disposed in the gap. The second fluid 298 is configured to illuminate upon breakage of the ampule 294 and in contact with the first chemiluminescent fluid 296.
  • the preferred material for the cup is a plastic such as polypropylene, clarified polypropylene, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
  • the preferred material for use is the same as for the cup, but preferably colored, for example white.

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Abstract

The container is made of deformable material when pressed by hand. Its side wall is cylindrical and extends from an open top to a closed base. A plastic material insert is located within the space between side and outer walls. A recess is formed along one vertical extent and between the insert and a side wall. A fracturable ampule is vertically oriented within the recess and contains a first chemi-luminescent fluid (64). A second chemi-luminescent fluid (66) is positioned in the space and lights up on the fracturing of the ampule and contact with the first chemi-luminescent fluid. The first outer bottom of the container has a cylindrical recess projecting inwards. This recess has an inner wall with a ribbed surface. The surface is sized and shaped to receive a twist-off type bottle cap.

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Gebiet der ErfindungField of the invention

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein verbessertes Leuchtbecher-System und betrifft im Spezielleren die Bereitstellung eines leuchtenden Trinkgefäßes und im Weiteren die Bereitstellung eines Trinkgefäßes, das zum Öffnen eines Schraubverschlusses genutzt werden kann.The invention relates to an improved luminous cup system and, more particularly, to the provision of a luminous drinking vessel and further to the provision of a drinking vessel which can be used to open a screw cap.

Beschreibung des Standes der TechnikDescription of the Prior Art

Die Verwendung eines leuchtenden Trinkgefäßes ist aus dem Stand der Technik bekannt. Im Speziellen wurden bisher leuchtende Trinkgefäße mit der Absicht, einen angenehmen Effekt für das Auge zu erzielen ausgedacht und benutzt. Zum Beispiel umfasst der Stand der Technik das US Patent Nr. 5 597 517 , das eine Zweikomponenten chemolumineszente Mischung offenbart, die aus einem Oxalent und einer Aktivator-Komponente besteht.The use of a luminous drinking vessel is known from the prior art. In particular, luminous drinking vessels have been devised and used with the intention of producing a pleasing effect on the eye. For example, the prior art includes the U.S. Patent No. 5,597,517 which discloses a two-component chemiluminescent mixture consisting of an oxalent and an activator component.

Die WO-A-9204577 offenbart einen Becher mit einem doppelten Boden zur Aufnahme chemolumineszenter Fluide, die sich entweder bei Erreichen einer bestimmten Temperatur oder durch Zerstörung einer Trennwand mischen und den Becher erleuchten.The WO-A-9204577 discloses a cup having a double bottom for containing chemiluminescent fluids which mix either upon reaching a certain temperature or by destruction of a bulkhead and illuminate the cup.

Das US Patent Nr. 5 609 409 offenbart ein Stieltrinkglas mit einem oberen Kelch, gehalten von einem hohlen Stiel und verbunden mit einem Fuß, in dessen Stiel ein chemolumineszenter Leuchtstift eingesetzt ist, um eine Illumination zur Verfügung zu stellen.The U.S. Patent No. 5,609,409 discloses a stem drinking glass having an upper cup held by a hollow stem and connected to a foot in the stem of which a chemiluminescent light pen is inserted to provide illumination.

US Patent Nr. 5 275 277 offenbart ein Trinkglas, das eine Seitenwand mit einer transparenten, gewundenen Bahn umfasst, die sich vom Eingang des Trinkglases zu einer an den Bodenabschnitt des Trinkglases angrenzenden zweiten Position erstreckt, um den Flüssigkeitsspiegel in dem Trinkglas anzuzeigen. U.S. Patent No. 5,275,277 discloses a drinking glass comprising a sidewall with a transparent, tortuous path, which extends from the entrance of the drinking glass to a second position adjoining the bottom portion of the drinking glass to indicate the level of liquid in the drinking glass.

Aus dem US Patent 5 171 081 geht ein Gefäß für den Verzehr von Lebensmitteln und/oder Getränken hervor, der Innen- und Außenwände sowie zwei Zwischenräume zur Aufnahme chemolumineszent reagierender Substanzen umfasst.From the U.S. Patent 5,171,081 For example, a vessel for consuming foods and / or drinks is disclosed which includes inner and outer walls and two spaces for receiving chemiluminescent responsive substances.

Das US Patent 5 067 051 beschreibt ein chemolumineszentes Leuchtelement, das ein an beiden Enden geschlossenes Rohr mit zwei mit Flüssigkeiten gefüllte Komponenten umfasst, die gemischt ein chemolumineszentes Licht erzeugen.The U.S. Patent 5,067,051 describes a chemiluminescent light-emitting element comprising a tube closed at both ends with two components filled with liquids, which mixedly produce a chemiluminescent light.

Dem US Patent 4 814 949 ist eine chemolumineszente Einrichtung zu entnehmen, in der eine erste polymere Scheibe mit einer darin ausgeformten Kavität gegen eine zweite polymere Scheibe umfangsseitig abgedichtet ist. Die Kavität nimmt einen absorbierenden Gegenstand mit im Wesentlichen der gleichen Form wie die Kavität, einen abgedichteten, eine erste flüssige Komponente einer chemolumineszenten Leuchtzusammensetzung aufnehmenden Behälter und außerhalb des abgedichteten Behälters eine zweite flüssige Komponente einer chemolumineszenten Leuchtzusammensetzung auf.the U.S. Patent 4,814,949 is a chemiluminescent device can be seen in which a first polymeric disc is sealed circumferentially with a cavity formed therein against a second polymeric disc. The cavity receives an absorbent article having substantially the same shape as the cavity, a sealed container receiving a first liquid component of a chemiluminescent luminescent composition, and a second liquid component of a chemiluminescent luminescent composition outside the sealed container.

Das US Patent 4 563 726 offenbart einen einstückigen illuminierten Trinkbecher mit einem axial zwischengeordneten lichtdurchlässigen Rohr, das vollständig an dem Boden befestigt ist und zur Aufnahme eines Lichtstreifens dient.The U.S. Patent 4,563,726 discloses a one-piece illuminated drinking cup having an axially intermediate translucent tube which is fully secured to the bottom and serves to receive a light strip.

Zusammenfassung der ErfindungSummary of the invention

Der allgemeine Zweck der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, welche alle Vorteile des Standes der Technik und keine seiner Nachteile aufweist.The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a new and improved lighthouset apparatus which has all the advantages of the prior art and has none of its disadvantages.

Um dieses Ziel zu erreichen, umfasst die vorliegende Erfindung einen ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten, leicht zusammendrückbaren Behälter. Der erste im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformte Behälter umfasst eine erste Außenwand, die mit einem ersten Außenboden verbunden ist und eine erste Innenwand, die mit einem ersten Innenboden verbunden ist. Die erste Außenwand und die erste Innenwand definieren einen ersten oberen Rand und einen ununterbrochenen Zwischenraum. Der erste Außenboden und der erste Innenboden definieren einen Bodenzwischenraum. Die erste Außenwand erstreckt sich beabstandet von dem ersten Außenboden.To achieve this aim, the present invention comprises a first substantially cylindrically shaped, easily compressible container. The first substantially cylindrically shaped container comprises a first outer wall connected to a first outer bottom and a first inner wall connected to a first inner bottom. The first outer wall and the first inner wall define a first upper edge and an uninterrupted gap. The first exterior floor and the first interior floor define a floor space. The first outer wall extends at a distance from the first outer bottom.

Im Weiteren weist der erste Außenboden eine zylindrische, nach innen vorstehende Aussparung auf. Die zylindrische Aussparung-hat eine Innenwand mit einer gerippten Oberfläche. Die gerippte Oberfläche ist zur Aufnahme eines Schraubverschlusses bemessen und geformt.Furthermore, the first outer bottom has a cylindrical, inwardly projecting recess. The cylindrical recess has an inner wall with a ribbed surface. The ribbed surface is sized and shaped to receive a screw cap.

Ein zweiter im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformter Behälter wird zur Verfügung gestellt. Der zweite im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformte Behälter umfasst eine zweite Außenwand, die mit einem zweiten Außenboden verbunden ist. Er umfasst im Weiteren eine zweite Innenwand, die mit einem zweiten Innenboden verbunden ist. Die zweite Außenwand umfasst ein Paar konkaver, ungefähr symmetrisch angeordnete Aussparungen. Der zweite im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformte Behälter ist zur Anordnung in dem ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter bemessen und definiert einen Zwischenraum zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Behälter.A second substantially cylindrically shaped container is provided. The second substantially cylindrically shaped container comprises a second outer wall connected to a second outer bottom. It further comprises a second inner wall, which is connected to a second inner bottom. The second outer wall comprises a pair of concave, approximately symmetrically arranged recesses. The second substantially cylindrically shaped container is sized for placement in the first generally cylindrically shaped container and defines a gap between the first and second containers.

Einbezogen ist ein Paar Ampullen. Jede der Ampullen weist eine dünne Membrane auf. Das Paar Ampullen ist aus einer ersten Ampulle und einer zweiten Ampulle gebildet. Jede einzelne des Paares Ampullen nimmt ein erstes chemolumineszentes Fluid auf. Jede einzelne des Paares Ampullen ist in einer einzelnen Aussparung des Paares konkaver Aussparungen des zweiten im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Behälters angeordnet. Jede einzelne des Paares Ampullen ist in den konkaven Aussparungen gehalten, wenn der zweite im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformte Behälter in dem ersten, im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter positioniert ist.Included is a pair of ampoules. Each of the ampoules has a thin membrane. The pair of ampoules is formed of a first ampoule and a second ampoule. Each of the pair of vials receives a first chemiluminescent fluid. Each one of the pair of ampoules is disposed in a single recess of the pair of concave recesses of the second substantially cylindrical container. Each of the pair of ampoules is held in the concave recesses when the second substantially cylindrically shaped container is positioned in the first, substantially cylindrically shaped container.

Zusätzlich ist ein zweites chemolumineszentes Fluid in dem Zwischenraum zwischen dem ersten, im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter und dem zweiten, im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter abgedichtet.In addition, a second chemiluminescent fluid is sealed in the space between the first substantially cylindrically shaped container and the second, substantially cylindrically shaped container.

Ein oberer Rand ist um den zweiten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter geformt. Der obere Rand weist einen sich dazu nach außen erstreckenden ersten horizontalen Abschnitt und einen dazu beabstandeten, sich von dem oberen Rand erstreckenden zweiten horizontalen Abschnitt auf. Der erste horizontale Abschnitt liegt an dem oberen Rand der ersten Außenwand des ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälters an. Der erste horizontale Abschnitt schließt den Zwischenraum des ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälters und des zweiten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälters.An upper edge is formed around the second substantially cylindrically shaped container. The upper edge has a first horizontal portion extending outwardly therefrom and a second horizontal portion spaced therefrom and extending from the upper edge. The first horizontal portion abuts against the upper edge of the first outer wall of the first generally cylindrically shaped container. The first horizontal portion closes the gap of the first substantially cylindrically shaped container and the second substantially cylindrically shaped container.

Schließlich wirkt auf den ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter eine Kraft, die die erste Außenwand beaufschlagt, um die erste Innenwand zusammendrücken. Die Kraft presst die erste Innenwand gegen das Paar Ampullen, um die dünnen Membranen zu zerreißen. Wenn die dünnen Membranen des Paares Ampullen zerrissen sind, kann das erste chemolumineszente Fluid in den Zwischenraum fließen und sich mit dem zweiten chemolumineszenten Fluid vermischen, um eine chemolumineszente Reaktionen zu erzeugen.Finally, at first acts essentially cylindrical shaped container a force which acts on the first outer wall to compress the first inner wall. The force presses the first inner wall against the pair of ampoules to rupture the thin membranes. When the thin membranes of the pair of ampoules are ruptured, the first chemiluminescent fluid may flow into the gap and mix with the second chemiluminescent fluid to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.

Es ist ein Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die alle Vorteile des Standes der Technik der leuchtenden Trinkgefäße und keine der Nachteile aufweist.It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved luminous cup apparatus having all the advantages of the prior art of luminous drinking vessels and none of the disadvantages.

Es ist ein anderes Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die leicht und effizient herzustellen und zu vermarkten ist.It is another object of the present invention to provide a new and improved luminous cup device that is easy and efficient to manufacture and market.

Es ist ein weiteres Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die einen haltbaren und zuverlässigen Aufbau aufweist.It is a further object of the present invention to provide a new and improved luminous cup apparatus having a durable and reliable construction.

Ein weiteres Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die auf eine kostengünstige Herstellung sowohl material- als auch arbeitsmäßig ermöglicht und die dann dementsprechend zu niedrigen Verkaufspreisen den Verbrauchern zugänglich ist.Another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved lighthouset apparatus which allows for low cost manufacture both in terms of materials and work and which, accordingly, is available to consumers at low selling prices.

Noch ein anderes Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung zur Verfügung zu stellen, die einige der Vorteile der Vorrichtungen und Methoden nach dem Stand der Technik vorsieht, während sie gleichzeitig einige der normalerweise damit verbundenen Nachteile überwindet.Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved lighthouset apparatus which provides some of the advantages of the prior art devices and methods while overcoming some of the drawbacks normally associated therewith.

Noch ein anderes Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein leuchtendes Trinkgefäß zur Verfügung zu stellen und darüberhinaus ein Trinkgefäß, das zum Öffnen eines Schraubverschlusses benutzt werden kann.Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a luminous drinking vessel and, moreover, a drinking vessel which can be used to open a screw cap.

Zuletzt ist es ein Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine neue und verbesserte Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung, einschließlich eines Behälters aus einem Material zur Verfügung zu stellen, das nach einer Druckbeaufschlagung durch die Hand eines Benutzers verformbar ist.Finally, it is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved luminous cup apparatus, including a container of material deformable upon pressurization by a user's hand.

Der Behälter umfasst ein offenes oberes Ende und einen geschlossenen Boden sowie eine Seitenwand zwischen dem oberen Ende und dem Boden. Die Seitenwand umfasst eine zylindrische Außenwand, die sich von einem Bereich in der Nähe des oberen Endes zu einem Bereich in der Nähe des Bodens um den Außenradius der Seitenwand nach unten erstreckt und ein kreisförmiges Teil, um eine Dichtung am Boden der Außenwand zu bilden, um den Zwischenraum zwischen der Seitenwand und der Außenwand komplett zu schließen. Ein Einsatz aus einem Kunststoffmaterial ist mit einer inneren Oberfläche in der Nähe der äußeren Oberfläche der Seitenwand in dem Zwischenraum angeordnet. Eine Aussparung ist zwischen dem Einsatz und der Seitenwand entlang einer vertikalen Erstreckung ausgeformt. Eine in der Aussparung vertikal ausgerichtete, zerbrechbare Ampulle nimmt ein erstes chemolumineszentes Fluid auf. Ein zweites chemolumineszentes Fluid ist in dem Zwischenraum positionierbar und derart angepasst, dass es nach dem Bruch der Ampulle und in Kontakt mit dem ersten chemolumineszenten Fluid erleuchtet.The container includes an open upper end and a closed bottom and a sidewall between the upper end and the bottom. The sidewall comprises a cylindrical outer wall extending downwardly from an area near the upper end to an area near the bottom around the outer radius of the sidewall, and a circular portion to form a seal at the bottom of the outer wall completely close the gap between the side wall and the outside wall. An insert of plastic material is disposed with an inner surface near the outer surface of the sidewall in the gap. A recess is formed between the insert and the sidewall along a vertical extent. One in the Recess vertically aligned breakable ampule receives a first chemiluminescent fluid. A second chemiluminescent fluid is positionable in the space and adapted to illuminate upon breakage of the ampule and in contact with the first chemiluminescent fluid.

Die der Erfindung wird in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung anhand mehrerer Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert.The invention is explained in more detail in the following description with reference to several embodiments.

Beschreibung der ZeichnungenDescription of the drawings

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eine perspektivische Ansicht der bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Leuchtbecher-Vorrichtung nach der Erfindung,
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eine Draufsicht auf die Darstellung entlang der Linie 2-2 gemäß Fig. 1,
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eine Unteransicht auf die Darstellung entlang der Linien 3-3 gemäß Fig. 1, der vorliegenden Erfindung.
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a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the luminous cup device according to the invention,
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a bottom view of the illustration along the lines 3-3 of FIG. 1, the present invention.
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a sectional view of a first alternative embodiment of the invention,
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a top view of the illustration of FIG. 9,
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a perspective view of an enlarged view of the third alternative embodiment of the invention,
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a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the invention,
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a sectional view similar to FIG. 17, but in an alternative embodiment,
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a sectional view similar to FIG. 18, but according to the embodiment of FIG. 21.

Ähnliche Referenznummern beziehen sich in den verschiedenen Ansichten der Zeichnungen auf ähnliche Teile.Similar reference numbers refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

Beschreibung der bevorzugten AusführungsformDescription of the preferred embodiment

Unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen und speziell auf die Fig. 1 wird ein neuer und verbesserter Leuchtbecher beschrieben, der die Prinzipien und Konzepte der vorliegenden Erfindung verkörpert und allgemein durch die Referenznummern 10,80, 110 und 150 bestimmt ist.With reference to the drawings and particularly to FIG. 1, a new and improved luminous cup embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally defined by reference numbers 10, 80, 110 and 150 will be described.

Der Leuchtbecher ist aus einer Vielzahl von Komponenten zusammengesetzt. Diese Komponenten umfassen in ihrem breitesten Kontext einen ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter, einen zweiten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter, ein erstes chemolumineszentes Fluid, ein zweites chemolumineszentes Fluid und mindestens eine Ampulle. Diese Komponenten sind individuell konfiguriert und korellieren zueinander, um das gewünschte Ziel zu erreichen.The luminous cup is composed of a variety of components. These components, in their widest context, include a first substantially cylindrically shaped container, a second substantially cylindrically shaped container, a first chemiluminescent fluid, a second chemiluminescent fluid and at least one ampoule. These components are individually configured and correlate with each other to achieve the desired goal.

Im Speziellen umfasst die vorliegende Erfindung gemäß Fig. 1 einen ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter 12, der leicht zusammendrückbar ist. Der erste Behälter 12 weist eine erste Außenwand 14 auf, die mit einem ersten Außenboden 16 in Verbindung steht. Der Behälter 12 weist eine erste Innenwand 18 auf, die mit einem ersten Innenboden 22 verbunden ist. Die erste Innen- 18 und die erste Außenwand 14 sind in Fig. 4 dargestellt. Die erste Außenwand 14 und die erste Innenwand 18 definieren eine erste Oberkante 26 und eine erste ununterbrochene Wandung 28. Der erste Innenboden 22 und der erste Außenboden 16 definieren eine Bodenfläche. Die erste Außenwand 14 erstreckt sich beabstandet zu dem ersten Außenboden 16.In particular, the present invention according to Fig. 1 comprises a first substantially cylindrically shaped container 12 which is readily compressible. The first container 12 has a first outer wall 14, which is in communication with a first outer bottom 16. The container 12 has a first inner wall 18, which is connected to a first inner bottom 22. The first inner 18 and the first outer wall 14 are shown in Fig. 4. The first outer wall 14 and the first inner wall 18 define a first upper edge 26 and a first continuous wall 28. The first inner bottom 22 and the first outer bottom 16 define a bottom surface. The first outer wall 14 extends at a distance from the first outer bottom 16.

Wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt, weist der erste Außenboden 16 eine zylindrische Aussparung 32 auf, die sich in das Innere des ersten Außenbodens 16 erstreckt. Die zylindrische Aussparung 32 hat eine gerippte Innenwand 34. Die Innenwand 34 ist zur Aufnahme eines Schraubdeckels einer Flasche bemessen und geformt. Diese Art von Schraubdeckeln findet man auf Bierflaschen und Softdrink-Flaschen.As shown in Fig. 3, the first outer bottom 16 has a cylindrical recess 32 which extends into the interior of the first outer bottom 16. The cylindrical recess 32 has a ribbed inner wall 34. The inner wall 34 is sized and shaped to receive a screw cap of a bottle. This type of screw lids can be found on beer bottles and soft drink bottles.

Ein zweiter im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformter Behälter 38 ist vorgesehen. Der zweite Behälter 38 weist eine zweite Außenwand 42 auf, die mit einem zweiten Außenboden 44 in Verbindung steht. Er weist auch eine zweite Innenwand 46 auf, die mit einem zweiten Innenboden 48 verbunden ist. Wie in Fig. 2 dargestellt, umfasst die zweite Außenwand 42 ein Paar konkave Aussparungen 52. Das Paar konkaver Aussparungen 52 ist symmetrisch zueinander in der zweiten Außenwand 42 angeordnet. Der zweite Behälter 38 ist derart bemessen, dass er in dem ersten Behälter 12 angeordnet werden kann und definiert einen Zwischenraum 54 zwischen dem ersten Behälder 12 und dem zweiten Behälter 38. Der Zugang zu dem Zwischenraum 54 ist, wie in Fig. 4 gezeigt, nur durch die zylindrische Aussparung 32 in dem ersten Außenboden 16 möglich. In den Fig. 3 und 4 ist ein entfernbarer Stopfen 56 dargestellt. Der Stopfen 56 verschließt das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 in dem Zwischenraum 54.A second substantially cylindrically shaped container 38 is provided. The second container 38 has a second outer wall 42 communicating with a second outer bottom 44. It also has a second inner wall 46 which is connected to a second inner bottom 48. As in 2, the second outer wall 42 includes a pair of concave recesses 52. The pair of concave recesses 52 are disposed symmetrically with each other in the second outer wall 42. The second container 38 is sized to be located in the first container 12 and defines a gap 54 between the first container 12 and the second container 38. Access to the space 54 is only as shown in FIG through the cylindrical recess 32 in the first outer bottom 16 possible. Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a removable plug 56 is shown. The plug 56 closes the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 in the gap 54.

Eingeschlossen ist ein Paar Ampullen 60. Jede der Ampullen 60 weist eine Membrane 62 auf. Das Paar Ampullen 60 umfasst eine erste Ampulle 60 und eine zweite Ampulle 60. Jede dieser Ampullen 60 enthält ein erstes chemolumineszentes Fluid 64.Included is a pair of ampoules 60. Each of the ampoules 60 has a diaphragm 62. The pair of vials 60 includes a first vial 60 and a second vial 60. Each of these vials 60 contains a first chemiluminescent fluid 64.

Das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 ist ein Oxalent. Die oxalente Komponente, die in der vorliegenden Erfindung verwendet wird, ist ein Standard in der chemolumineszenten Industrie. Eine solche oxalente Ester liegt als Lösung in der ausgewählten Propylen-Glykol-Dihydrocarbyl-Ether-Lösung vor. Die von der Erfindung verwendeten oxalenten Ester sind aus dem Stand der Technik durch die US 5 171 081 , US 5 218 367 , US 5 705 103 und US 5 597 517 bekannt. Das Oxalent kann das Lösungsmittel und das Chemolumineszent oder nur das Lösungsmittel enthalten. Jedes der genannten Dokumente ist imstande, das für die vorliegende Erfindung benötigte Oxalent zur Verfügung zu stellen.The first chemiluminescent fluid 64 is an oxalent. The oxalic component used in the present invention is a standard in the chemiluminescent industry. Such an oxalic ester exists as a solution in the selected propylene glycol dihydrocarbyl ether solution. The oxalic esters used by the invention are known in the art US 5,171,081 . US 5 218 367 . US 5,705,103 and US 5 597 517 known. The oxalent may contain the solvent and the chemiluminescent or only the solvent. Each of the cited documents is capable of providing the oxalent required for the present invention.

Jede einzelne des Paares Ampullen 60 ist in einer einzelnen des Paares konkaver Aussparungen 52 des zweiten Behälters 38 angeordnet. Jede einzelne des Paares Ampullen 60 ist in einer der konkaven Aussparungen 52 gehalten, wenn der zweite Behälter 38 in dem ersten Behälter 12 positioniert ist.Each one of the pair of ampoules 60 is disposed in a single one of the pair of concave recesses 52 of the second container 38. Each one of the pair of ampoules 60 is held in one of the concave recesses 52 when the second container 38 is positioned in the first container 12.

Zusätzlich ist ein zweites chemolumineszentes Fluid 66 in dem Zwischenraum 54 zwischen dem zweiten Behälter 38 und dem ersten Behälter 12 eingeschlossen. Das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 ist der Aktivator. Der aus dem Stand der Technik der US 5 171 081 , US 5 218 367 , US 5 597 517 , US 5 705 103 und US 5 597 517 bekannte Aktivator ist imstande die gewünschte Chemolumineszenz für die Erfindung bereitzustellen, wenn er mit dem Oxalent der vorliegenden Erfindung kombiniert wird. Der Aktivator kann das Fluoreszent oder den Katalysator enthalten. Jedes der genannten Dokumente ist imstande, den für die vorliegende Erfindung benötigten Aktivator zur Verfügung zu stellen.In addition, a second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is trapped in the gap 54 between the second container 38 and the first container 12. The second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is the activator. The from the prior art of US 5,171,081 . US 5 218 367 . US 5 597 517 . US 5,705,103 and US 5 597 517 known activator is capable of providing the desired chemiluminescence for the invention when combined with the oxalent of the present invention. The activator may contain the fluorescer or the catalyst. Each of the cited documents is capable of providing the activator required for the present invention.

Das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 ist in dem Zwischenraum 54 hinter dem ersten Behälter 12 angeordnet, der mit dem zweiten Behälter 38 rotationsverschweißt ist. Nachdem die Ampullen 60 positioniert sind, wird die Kopplung hergestellt. Das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 befindet sich in einer zylindrischen Aussparung des Zwischenraums 54. Sobald das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 in dem Zwischenraum 54 ist, wird der Stopfen 56 in seine Position gebracht und dichtet das zweite Fluid 66 permanent in dem Zwischenraum 54 ab.The second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is disposed in the gap 54 behind the first container 12, which is rotationally welded to the second container 38. After the ampoules 60 are positioned, the coupling is made. The second chemiluminescent fluid 66 resides in a cylindrical recess of the gap 54. Once the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is in the gap 54, the plug 56 is placed in position and permanently seals the second fluid 66 in the gap 54.

Um den zweiten Behälter 38 ist ein oberer Rand 68 geformt. Der obere Rand 68 weist einen ersten horizontalen Abschnitt 72 auf, der sich nach außen erstreckt, und einen zweiten horizontalen Abschnitt 74, der sich beabstandet zu dem oberen Rand 68 erstreckt. Fig. 4 zeigt den ersten horizontalen Abschnitt 72, der auf der Oberkante 26 der ersten Außenwand 14 des ersten Behälters 12 anliegt. Der erste horizontale Abschnitt 72 schließt den Zwischenraum 54 zwischen dem ersten Behälter 12 und dem zweiten Behälter 38.Around the second container 38, an upper edge 68 is formed. The upper edge 68 has a first horizontal portion 72, which extends outwardly, and a second horizontal portion 74 which extends at a distance from the upper edge 68. 4 shows the first horizontal section 72, which abuts on the upper edge 26 of the first outer wall 14 of the first container 12. The first horizontal portion 72 closes the gap 54 between the first container 12 and the second container 38.

Schließlich wirkt auf den ersten Behälter 12 eine Kraft, die die erste Außenwand 14 beaufschlagt, um die erste Innenwand 18 zusammenzudrücken. Die Kraft presst die erste Innenwand 18 gegen das Paar Ampullen 60, um die dünnen Membranen 62 zu zerreißen. Wenn die dünnen Membranen 62 des Paares Ampullen 60 zerrissen sind, kann das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 in den Zwischenraum 54 fließen und sich mit dem zweiten chemolumineszenten Fluid 66 vermischen, um eine chemolumineszente Reaktionen zu erzeugen.Finally, a force acting on the first container 12 acts on the first outer wall 14 to compress the first inner wall 18. The force presses the first inner wall 18 against the pair of ampoules 60 to rupture the thin membranes 62. When the thin membranes 62 of the pair of ampoules 60 are ruptured, the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 may flow into the gap 54 and mix with the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.

Im Weiteren kann die vorliegende Erfindung in drei alternativen Behälterformen ausgeführt sein. Die erste alternative Ausführungsform des Leuchtbehälters 80 ist in Fig. 5 dargestellt. Die erste alternative Ausführungsform umfasst einen ersten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter 12 mit einem Aufbau wie in Fig. 4. Der Unterschied zwischen den Ausführungsformen von Fig. 4 und Fig. 5 findet sich in dem zweiten im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter 82. Der zweite Behälter 82 der ersten alternativen Ausführungsform weist eine zweite Außenwand 84 auf, die mit einem zweiten Außenboden 86 verbunden ist. Im Weiteren umfasst er eine zweite Innenwand 88, die mit einem zweiten Innenboden 92 verbunden ist. Der zweite Behälter 82 ist derart bemessen, dass er in dem ersten Behälter 12 positioniert werden kann und einen Zwischenraum 94 definiert.Furthermore, the present invention may be embodied in three alternative container forms. The first alternative embodiment of the illuminated container 80 is shown in FIG. The first alternative embodiment comprises a first substantially cylindrically shaped container 12 having a configuration as in Fig. 4. The difference between the embodiments of Figs. 4 and 5 is found in the second substantially cylindrically shaped container 82. The second container 82 of the first alternative embodiment has a second outer wall 84 connected to a second outer floor 86. In addition, it comprises a second inner wall 88, which is connected to a second inner bottom 92. The second container 82 is dimensioned to be in the first container 12 can be positioned and defines a gap 94.

Eingeschlossen ist ein Paar Ampullen 60, das in seiner Form mit den Ampullen der Fig. 4 identisch ist. Die Ampullen 60 der ersten alternativen Ausführungsform nach Fig. 5 mögen in ihrer Erstreckung länglicher sein. Jede Ampulle 60 ist in dem Zwischenraum 94 positioniert und nimmt das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 auf.Included is a pair of ampoules 60 that is identical in shape to the ampoules of FIG. The ampoules 60 of the first alternative embodiment of Figure 5 may be more elongate in extent. Each ampule 60 is positioned in the space 94 and receives the first chemiluminescent fluid 64.

Zusätzlich ist ein filzartiges Material 102 mit dem zweiten chemolumineszenten Fluid 66 getränkt. Wie in den Fig. 5 und 6 gezeigt, ist das filzartige Material 102 an der Innenwand 18 des im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten ersten Behälters 12 angeordnet.In addition, a felt-like material 102 is impregnated with the second chemiluminescent fluid 66. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the felt-like material 102 is disposed on the inner wall 18 of the substantially cylindrically-shaped first container 12.

Um den-zweiten Behälter 82 ist ein umlaufender Rand 104 geformt. Der umlaufende Rand 104 ist durch einen ersten horizontalen Rand 106, der sich hierzu nach außen erstreckt, und einen zweiten horizontalen Rand 108, der sich oberhalb des ersten horizontalen Randes 106 erstreckt, geformt. Der zweite horizontale Rand 108 liegt an der Oberkante 26 der ersten Außenwand 14 des ersten Behälters 12 an, um den Zwischenraum 94 zwischen dem ersten Behälter 12 und dem zweiten Behälter 82 zu schließen.Around the second container 82, a peripheral edge 104 is formed. The peripheral edge 104 is formed by a first horizontal edge 106 extending outwardly therefrom and a second horizontal edge 108 extending above the first horizontal edge 106. The second horizontal edge 108 abuts the upper edge 26 of the first outer wall 14 of the first container 12 to close the gap 94 between the first container 12 and the second container 82.

Letztlich wirkt auf den ersten Behälter 12 der ersten alternativen Ausführungsform eine Kraft, die die erste Außenwand 14 beaufschlagt, um die Innenwand 18 gegen das Paar Ampullen 60 zu pressen, um die dünnen Membranen 62 zu zerreißen. Nachdem die dünnen Membranen 62 des Paares Ampullen 60 zerrissen sind, kann das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 von dem Filz 102 absorbiert werden, um eine chemolumineszente Reaktion zu erzeugen.Finally, a force acting on the first outer wall 14 acts on the first container 12 of the first alternative wall 14 to press the inner wall 18 against the pair of ampoules 60 to rupture the thin membranes 62. After the thin membranes 62 of the pair of ampoules 60 ruptured For example, the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 may be absorbed by the felt 102 to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.

Die zweite alternative Ausführungsform des Leuchtbechers 110 weist Eigenschaften auf, die der oben diskutierten Ausführungsform ähnlich sind. Diese Ausführungsform umfasst einen im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter 112. Der Behälter 112 umfaßt eine erste Außenwand 114, die mit einem Außenboden 116 verbunden ist, und eine erste Innenwand 118, die mit einem ersten Innenboden 122 verbunden ist. Die erste Außenwand 114 erstreckt sich beabstandet zu dem ersten Außenboden 116. Die erste Außenwand 114 weist eine im Wesentlichen konkave Aussparung 126 auf, wie in Fig. 8 dargestellt. Der Außenboden 116 weist eine zylindrische Aussparung 128 mit einer gerippten Innenwand 132 auf, die zur Aufnahme eines Flaschenschraubverschlusses bemessen und geformt ist.The second alternative embodiment of the luminous cup 110 has characteristics similar to the embodiment discussed above. This embodiment includes a substantially cylindrically shaped container 112. The container 112 includes a first outer wall 114 connected to an outer bottom 116 and a first inner wall 118 connected to a first inner bottom 122. The first outer wall 114 extends at a distance from the first outer bottom 116. The first outer wall 114 has a substantially concave recess 126 as shown in FIG. 8. The outer bottom 116 has a cylindrical recess 128 with a ribbed inner wall 132 which is sized and shaped to receive a bottle cap.

Eingeschlossen ist eine konvexe Hülle 136, die leicht zusammendrückbar ist. Die konvexe Hülle 136 weist eine zweite Außenwand 138 und eine zweite Innenwand 142 auf, die mit dem ersten Innenboden 122 verbunden ist. Die konvexe Hülle 136 ist bemessen, um über der konkaven Aussparung 126 des im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälters 112 positioniert zu werden und einen Zwischenraum 144 dazwischen zu definieren.Included is a convex hull 136 that is easily compressible. The convex hull 136 has a second outer wall 138 and a second inner wall 142 connected to the first inner floor 122. The convex hull 136 is sized to be positioned over the concave recess 126 of the substantially cylindrically shaped container 112 and define a gap 144 therebetween.

Schließlich ist eine Ampulle 60 in der konkaven Aussparung 126 des Behälters 112 angeordnet. Die Ampulle 60 nimmt das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 auf. Das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 ist in jeder Ampulle 60 das gleiche. Wie in Fig. 7 am besten dargestellt, ist das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 in dem Zwischenraum 144 zwischen dem Behälter 112 und der Hülle 136 eingeschlossen.Finally, an ampoule 60 is disposed in the concave recess 126 of the container 112. The ampoule 60 receives the first chemiluminescent fluid 64. The first chemiluminescent fluid 64 is the same in each ampule 60. As in As best shown in FIG. 7, the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is trapped in the gap 144 between the container 112 and the sheath 136.

Auf die konvexe Hülle 136 wirkt letztlich eine Kraft, die die erste Außenwand 114 beaufschlagt, um die erste Innenwand 118 gegen die Ampulle 60 zu drücken, um die dünne Membrane 62 zu zerreißen. Wenn die dünne Membrane 62 zerrissen ist, kann das erste chemolumineszente Fluid 64 in den Zwischenraum 144 fließen und sich mit dem zweiten chemolumineszenten Fluid 66 vermischen, um eine chemolumineszente Reaktion zu erzeugen.The convex sheath 136 is ultimately acted upon by a force urging the first outer wall 114 to urge the first inner wall 118 against the ampule 60 to rupture the thin membrane 62. When the thin membrane 62 is ruptured, the first chemiluminescent fluid 64 may flow into the gap 144 and mix with the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 to produce a chemiluminescent reaction.

Die dritte alternative Ausführungsform des Leuchtbechers 150 stellt eine Becher- 152 bzw. eine Glasform 154 dar. Die Eigenschaften des Glases sind mit denen des Bechers identisch. Die Eigenschaften der dritten alternativen Ausführungsform sind ähnlich zu-den oben diskutierten Ausführungsformen. Diese Ausführungsform umfaßt einen im Wesentlichen zylindrisch geformten Behälter 156, wie in Fig. 11 dargestellt. Der Behälter 156 umfaßt eine erste Außenwand 160, die mit einem Sockelabschnitt 162 verbunden ist, wie in Fig. 9 dargestellt. Ebenso umfaßt der Behälter 156 eine erste Innenwand 164, die mit einem ersten Innenboden 166 verbunden ist, wie in Fig. 10 dargestellt. Die Innenwand 164 weist einen halb konkaven Bereich 168 auf, um einen an die erste Außenwand 160 angrenzenden Innenraum 172 zu definieren. Der Innenraum 172 erstreckt sich in den Sockelabschnitt 162, um einen Zugang 174 zu schaffen.The third alternative embodiment of the luminous cup 150 represents a cup 152 or a glass mold 154. The properties of the glass are identical to those of the cup. The characteristics of the third alternative embodiment are similar to the embodiments discussed above. This embodiment comprises a substantially cylindrically shaped container 156 as shown in FIG. The container 156 includes a first outer wall 160 connected to a pedestal portion 162 as shown in FIG. Likewise, the container 156 includes a first inner wall 164 connected to a first inner bottom 166 as shown in FIG. The inner wall 164 has a half-concave portion 168 to define an inner space 172 adjacent to the first outer wall 160. The interior 172 extends into the base portion 162 to provide access 174.

Wie in Fig. 9 dargestellt, ist eine Ampulle 60 in dem Innenraum 172 positioniert. Das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 ist für jede Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung das gleiche und wurde bereits oben beschrieben.As shown in FIG. 9, an ampule 60 is positioned in the interior space 172. The second chemiluminescent fluid 66 is the same for each embodiment of the present invention and has already been described above.

Schließlich ist eine Bodendeckplatte 176 vorgesehen. Wie in den Fig. 11 und 12 dargestellt, weist die Bodendeckplatte 176 am Rand eine Zunge 178 und eine Nut 180 zum Einrasten in einer Bodenöffnung des Sockelabschnitts 162 auf. Die Bodendeckplatte 176 verschliest die Ampulle 60 und das zweite chemolumineszente Fluid 66 in dem Innenraum 172 des Behälters 156. Die Fig. 13 und 14 sind vergrößerte Darstellungen des Leuchtbechers 150 nach Fig. 9.Finally, a bottom cover plate 176 is provided. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the bottom deck plate 176 has at the edge a tongue 178 and a groove 180 for latching in a bottom opening of the base portion 162. The bottom deck plate 176 seals the ampule 60 and the second chemiluminescent fluid 66 in the interior space 172 of the container 156. FIGS. 13 and 14 are enlarged views of the light cup 150 of FIG. 9.

Eine vereinfachte Ausführungsform ist in den Fig. 15 bis 18 dargestellt. In dieser Ausführungsform weist ein Leuchtbecher-System 200 über zumindest einen Abschnitt des Becherrandes ein Leuchtvermögen während der Betätigung und seines Gebrauchs auf. Erst wird ein Behälter 202 zur Verfügung gestellt. Der Behälter 202 ist aus einem lichtdurchlässigen Material mit einer begrenzten Elastizität geformt, das die Verformung aufgrund des Drucks einer Hand eines Benutzers ähnlich den vorstehenden Ausführungsformen überträgt.A simplified embodiment is shown in FIGS. 15 to 18. In this embodiment, a luminous cup system 200 has luminance over at least a portion of the cup rim during operation and use. First, a container 202 is provided. The container 202 is formed of a translucent material having a limited elasticity, which transmits the deformation due to the pressure of a user's hand similar to the above embodiments.

Der Behälter 202 ist in einer im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Konfiguration geformt. Der Behälter 202 umfasst einen oberen im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Abschnitt 204 mit einem vergrößerten Durchmesser und einen unteren im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Abschnitt 206 mit einem demgegenüber verringerten Durchmesser. Der Behälter 202 weist zwischen dem oberen Abschnitt 204 und dem unteren Abschnitt 206 einen Zwischenabschnitt 208 auf. Der Zwischenabschnitt 208 ist in einer im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Konfiguration mit einem Zwischendurchmesser geformt. Schließlich sind der untere Abschnitt 206 und der Zwischenabschnitt 208 konisch geformt, wobei sie oben größer als am Boden sind, um bei der Fertigung das Entnehmen aus einer Form zu erleichtern.The container 202 is shaped in a substantially cylindrical configuration. The container 202 includes an upper substantially cylindrical portion 204 of increased diameter and a lower substantially cylindrical portion 206 of a reduced diameter. The container 202 has an intermediate portion 208 between the upper portion 204 and the lower portion 206. The intermediate portion 208 is in a substantially cylindrical configuration having an intermediate diameter shaped. Finally, the lower portion 206 and the intermediate portion 208 are conically shaped, being larger at the top than at the bottom, to facilitate removal from a mold during manufacture.

Der Behälter 202 ist mit einer im Wesentlichen scheibenförmigen, im Wesentlichen horizontalen oberen Schulter 210 zwischen dem oberen Abschnitt 204 und dem Zwischenabschnitt 208 geformt. Eine scheibenförmige, im Wesentlichen horizontale untere Schulter 212 ist zwischen dem Zwischenabschnitt 208 und dem unteren Abschnitt 206 vorhanden. Der Zwischenabschnitt 208 umfasst auch eine zylindrische Außenwand 214, die sich von der oberen Schulter 210 abwärts radial um das Äußere des Zwischenabschnittes 208 erstreckt, um einen umringenden, im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Zwischenraum 216 zu bilden. Der Abschnitt des Behälters 202 zwischen dem Zwischenraum 216 und dem Inneren des Behälters 202 ist ohne eine Naht ununterbrochen ausgebildet, um ein Ausfließen des Fluids aus dem Zwischenraum 216 in den Behälter 202 zu verhindern und somit den gesetzlichen Sicherheitsbestimmungen zur Sicherheit des Benutzers Folge zu leisten.The container 202 is formed with a substantially disc-shaped, substantially horizontal upper shoulder 210 between the upper portion 204 and the intermediate portion 208. A disc-shaped, substantially horizontal lower shoulder 212 is provided between the intermediate portion 208 and the lower portion 206. The intermediate portion 208 also includes a cylindrical outer wall 214 that extends radially downwardly from the upper shoulder 210 about the exterior of the intermediate portion 208 to form an encircling, substantially cylindrical space 216. The portion of the container 202 between the gap 216 and the interior of the container 202 is formed without a seam continuously to prevent leakage of the fluid from the gap 216 into the container 202 and thus comply with legal safety regulations for the safety of the user.

Ferner ist in dieser Ausführungsform ein unterer, eingesetzter Behälter 220 vorgesehen. Der Behälter 220 weist eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische äußere Vorderseite 222 auf, die um den unteren Abschnitt 206 des Behälters 202 liegt. Der Behälter 220 hat einen äußeren Durchmesser, der im Wesentlichen mit dem äußeren Durchmesser der Außenwand 214 gleich ist. Der Behälter 220 umfaßt auch eine im Wesentlichen scheibenförmige horizontale Platte 224, die die Unterkante der Außenwand 214 und die untere Schulter 212 kontaktiert. Die horizontale Platte 224 ist gegen die Unterkante der Außenwand 214 und die untere Schulter 212 abgedichtet, um den Zwischenraum 216 zu versiegeln.Further, in this embodiment, a lower, inserted container 220 is provided. The container 220 has a substantially cylindrical outer front surface 222 that lies around the lower portion 206 of the container 202. The container 220 has an outer diameter that is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the outer wall 214. The container 220 also includes a substantially disc-shaped horizontal plate 224 that contacts the lower edge of the outer wall 214 and the lower shoulder 212. The horizontal one Plate 224 is sealed against the lower edge of outer wall 214 and lower shoulder 212 to seal gap 216.

Im Weiteren wird ein im Wesentlichen starrer zylindrischer Einsatz 228 zur Verfügung gestellt. Der Einsatz 228 ist aus einem weißen Kunststoffmaterial geformt. Am Äußeren des Einsatzes 228 erstrecken sich vertikale Rippen 230. Die innnere Oberfläche 232 befindet sich bevorzugt in Kontakt mit der äußeren Oberfläche 234 des Zwischenabschnittes 208. Ein übergestülpter Stopfen 238 ist auf einem unteren Vorsprung des unteren Abschnitts 206 gesichert und bildet einen Boden des Behälters 202, der das Einfüllen und Bewahren eines Fluids in dem Behälter 202 ermöglicht. Die untere mittige Aussparung des Stöpsels 238 weist nach innen gerichtete Zähne 240 mit der Funktion zur Energieaufnahme auf. Solche Zähne 240 sind derart bemessen, dass sie über einen Flaschenverschluß passen, wobei der untere Abschnitt 206 des Leuchtbecher-Systems 200 als Flaschenöffner dienen kann.In addition, a substantially rigid cylindrical insert 228 is provided. The insert 228 is molded from a white plastic material. The interior surface 232 is preferably in contact with the exterior surface 234 of the intermediate section 208. A slipped-over plug 238 is secured to a lower protrusion of the lower section 206 and forms a bottom of the container 202 , which allows the filling and preservation of a fluid in the container 202. The lower central recess of the plug 238 has inwardly directed teeth 240 with the function of absorbing energy. Such teeth 240 are sized to fit over a bottle cap, and the lower portion 206 of the lighthead system 200 may serve as a bottle opener.

Eine vertikal angeordnete, halbzylidrische Aussparung 242 ist in dem Einsatz 228, dem Zwischenabschnitt 208 und dem unteren Abschnitt 206 entlang eines vertikalen Bereiches ausgeformt. Die Aussparung 242 ist oben und unten durch nach innen gerichtete Abschnitte 246, 248 an der oberen Schulter 210 und der Platte 224 abgedichtet.A vertically disposed semi-cylindrical recess 242 is formed in the insert 228, the intermediate portion 208, and the lower portion 206 along a vertical portion. The recess 242 is sealed at the top and bottom by inwardly directed portions 246, 248 on the upper shoulder 210 and the plate 224.

Weiterhin ist eine zerbrechbare Ampulle 252 vorhanden, die vertikal in der Aussparung 242 ausgerichtet ist. Ein erstes chemolumineszentes Fluid 254 ist in der Ampulle 252 bereitgestellt. Das Fluid 254 gelangt nach einem Bruch der Ampulle 252 beim Drücken der Außenwand 214 durch einen Benutzer in den Zwischenraum 216. Schließlich ist ein zweites chemolumineszentes Fluid 256 in dem Zwischenraum 216 angeordnet. Das zweite Fluid 256 ist derart ausgebildet, dass es nach dem Bruch der Ampulle 252 und in Kontakt mit dem ersten chemolumineszenten Fluid 254 erleuchtet.Furthermore, a frangible ampule 252 is provided which is vertically aligned in the recess 242. A first chemiluminescent fluid 254 is provided in the vial 252. The fluid 254 arrives after a break of the ampoule 252 upon pressing the outer wall 214 by a user into the gap 216. Finally, a second chemiluminescent fluid 256 is disposed in the gap 216. The second fluid 256 is configured to illuminate upon breakage of the ampule 252 and in contact with the first chemiluminescent fluid 254.

Die letzte Ausführungsform ist in den Fig. 19 und 20 dargestellt. Diese Ausführungsform ist ähnlich der der Fig. 15 bis 18, aber bevorzugt von einer geringeren Größe. Der Leuchtbecher 260 dieser Ausführungsform umfasst einen Behälter 262. Dieser Behälter 262 ist in einer im Wesentlichen zylindrischen Konfiguration geformt. Der Behälter 262 umfasst einen im Wesentlichen zylindrischen oberen Abschnitt 264 mit einem vergrößerten Durchmesser und einen im Wesentlichen zylindrischen unteren Abschnitt 266 mit einem demgegenüber verringerten Durchmesser. Ebenso ist eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische Außenwand 268 vorgesehen, die als zylindrische Erstreckung des oberen Abschnitts 264 geformt ist. Ein im Wesentlichen zylindrischer Zwischenraum ist dadurch zwischen dem unteren Abschnitt 266 und der Außenwand 268 gebildet.The last embodiment is shown in FIGS. 19 and 20. This embodiment is similar to that of Figs. 15-18, but preferably of a smaller size. The luminous cup 260 of this embodiment comprises a container 262. This container 262 is formed in a substantially cylindrical configuration. The container 262 includes a substantially cylindrical upper portion 264 of increased diameter and a substantially cylindrical lower portion 266 of a reduced diameter. Similarly, a substantially cylindrical outer wall 268 is provided, which is formed as a cylindrical extension of the upper portion 264. A substantially cylindrical gap is thereby formed between the lower portion 266 and the outer wall 268.

Im Gegensatz zu der vorherigen Ausführungsform, umfasst diese Ausführungsform einen Boden 272 des unteren Abschnittes 266, der integral mit dem unteren Ende der unteren Außenwand 268 gegossen ist, um den gesamten Getränke aufnehmenden Behälter 262 mit Ausnahme dessen offenen oberen Endes vollständig abzudichten. Zusätzlich erstreckt sich das untere Ende von der Außenwand 268 weiter nach unten als die unterste Erstreckung des unteren Abschnitts 266. Im Weiteren ist integral mit der Außenwand 268 ein sich nach außen und anschließend nach unten erstreckender Flansch 274 gegossen der eine an den Flansch 274 angepaßte Dichtscheibe 276 aufnimmt, um dadurch den Zwischenraum zwischen dem unteren Abschnitt 266 und der Außenwand 268 völlig abzudichten.In contrast to the previous embodiment, this embodiment includes a bottom 272 of the lower portion 266 which is integrally molded with the lower end of the lower outer wall 268 to completely seal the entire beverage receiving container 262 except for its open upper end. In addition, the lower end of the outer wall 268 extends further down than the lowermost extent of the lower portion 266. Further, integral with the outer wall 268 is outwardly and then downwardly extending flange 274 receives the one adapted to the flange 274 sealing washer 276, thereby completely sealing the gap between the lower portion 266 and the outer wall 268.

Wie in der vorherigen Ausführungsform ist als nächstes ein im Wesentlichen starrer zylindrischer Einsatz 280 vorgesehen. Der Einsatz 280 ist aus einem gefärbten, bevorzugt einem weißen Kunststoffmaterial geformt. Am Äußeren des Einsatzes 280 erstrecken sich vertikale Rippen 282. Die innere Oberfläche 284 ist bevorzugt in der Nähe der äußeren Oberfläche 286 des unteren Abschnittes 266. Die Dichtscheibe 276 und der Einsatz 280 sind bevorzugt als eine einstückige Einheit miteinander gegossen, um die Fertigung und Montage zu erleichtern. Ebenso ist damit ein C-förmiger Clip 290 gegossen, der eine Ampulle 294 hält. Dies ist zur weiteren zur Erleichterung der Montage vorgesehen.As in the previous embodiment, a substantially rigid cylindrical insert 280 is next provided. The insert 280 is molded from a colored, preferably a white plastic material. Vertical ribs 282 extend at the exterior of the insert 280. The inner surface 284 is preferably proximate the outer surface 286 of the lower portion 266. The sealing washer 276 and insert 280 are preferably molded together as an integral unit to manufacture and assemble to facilitate. Likewise, a C-shaped clip 290 is thus cast, which holds an ampoule 294. This is intended to further facilitate the assembly.

Eine vertikal angeordnete halbzylindrische Aussparung 292 ist innerhalb des Einsatzes 280 und des unteren Abschnittes 266 entlang eines vertikalen Bereiches ausgeformt. Eine zerbrechbare Ampulle 294 ist vertikal in der Aussparung 292 ausgerichtet. Ein erstes chemolumineszentes Fluid 296 ist in der Ampulle 294 bereitgestellt. Das Fluid 296 gelangt nach einem Bruch der Ampulle 294 beim Drücken der Außenwand 268 durch einen Benutzer in den Zwischenraum. Ein zweites chemolumineszentes Fluid 298 ist in dem Zwischenraum angeordnet. Das zweite Fluid 298 ist derart ausgebildet, dass es nach dem Bruch der Ampulle 294 und in Kontakt mit dem ersten chemolumineszenten Fluid 296 erleuchtet.A vertically disposed semi-cylindrical recess 292 is formed within the insert 280 and the lower portion 266 along a vertical portion. A frangible ampule 294 is vertically aligned in the recess 292. A first chemiluminescent fluid 296 is provided in the ampule 294. The fluid 296, after breakage of the ampoule 294, passes into the gap by a user upon depression of the outer wall 268. A second chemiluminescent fluid 298 is disposed in the gap. The second fluid 298 is configured to illuminate upon breakage of the ampule 294 and in contact with the first chemiluminescent fluid 296.

Das bevorzugte Material für den Becher ist ein Kunststoff, wie Polypropylen, geklärtes Polypropylen, Polyethylen oder Polyethylenterephthalat (PET). Das bevorzugte Material für den Einsatz ist das gleiche wie für den Becher, aber bevorzugt gefärbt, beispielsweise weiß.The preferred material for the cup is a plastic such as polypropylene, clarified polypropylene, polyethylene or polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The preferred material for use is the same as for the cup, but preferably colored, for example white.

Claims (16)

  1. Luminous mug device comprising a combination of
    - a first container (12, 112), which is substantially cylindrically shaped and is easily compressible, the first outside wall (14, 114) of the said container being connected to a first outside bottom (16, 116) and the first inside wall (18, 118) of the said container being connected to a first inside bottom (22, 122), the first outside wall (14, 114) and the first inside wall (18, 118) defining a first upper edge (68),
    - a first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) and a second chemo-luminescent fluid (66), wherein the effect of a force on the container (12) causes a thin membrane (62) to rupture so that the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) can flow into the intermediate space (54) and mix with the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) in order to create a chemo-luminescent reaction,
    characterised in that
    - the first outside wall (14) of the container (12) extends at a spacing from the first outside bottom (16), which includes a cylindrical recess (32), which projects inwards and has a ribbed inside wall (34) that is shaped and dimensioned for the accommodation of a screw-type closure,
    - the first outside wall (14) and the first inside wall (18) define a first upper edge (68) and a continuous intermediate space (54), the first outside bottom (16) and the first inside bottom (22) define a space between the said bottoms,
    - a second substantially cylindrically shaped container (38) is dimensioned for disposition in the first container (12) and for definition of an intermediate space (54) between the two, the second outside wall (42) of the said container being connected to a second outside bottom (44) and a second inside wall (46) of the said container being connected to a second inside bottom (46), the second outside wall (42) includes a pair of concave recesses (52), which are disposed in an approximately symmetrical manner,
    - a pair of ampoules (60) each with a thin membrane (62), the pair of ampoules (60) is formed by a first ampoule and a second ampoule, each ampoule of the pair of ampoules (60) accommodates the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64), each individual ampoule of the pair of ampoules (60) is disposed in one of the pair's individual concave recesses (52) in the second container (38), each individual ampoule of the pair of ampoules (60) is held in the concave recesses (52) when the second container (38) is positioned in the first container (38),
    - the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) is sealed in the intermediate space (54) between the first container (38) and the second container (38),
    - an upper edge (68) is formed around the second container (38), the upper edge (68) includes a first horizontal portion (72) that extends outwards relative to the said container and a second horizontal portion (74) that extends from the upper edge (68) at a spacing from the first horizontal portion, the first horizontal portion (72) abuts against the upper edge (68) of the first outside wall (14) of the first container (12) in order to close the intermediate space (54) of the first container (38) and of the second container (38), and
    - the force acting on the first container (12) impinges upon the first outside wall (14) in order to press the first inside wall (18) against the pair of ampoules (60) in order to rupture the thin membranes (62).
  2. Luminous mug device in accordance with the main preamble of claim 1, characterised by
    - the first outside wall (14), which forms a cylindrical recess (32), which projects inwards and has a ribbed inside wall (34), which is shaped and dimensioned for the accommodation of a screw-type closure,
    - a second substantially cylindrically shaped container (82), the second outside wall (84) of which container is connected to a second outside bottom (86) and the second inside wall (88) of which container is connected to a second inside bottom (92), the second substantially cylindrically shaped container (82) is dimensioned for disposition in the first container (12) and for the definition of an intermediate space (92) between the said two containers,
    - a pair of ampoules (60), each with a thin membrane (62), each individual ampoule is disposed in the intermediate space (94), each pair of ampoules (60) accommodates the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64),
    - a felt-like material (102), which is saturated with the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) and is disposed on the inside wall (18) of the substantially cylindrically shaped first container (12),
    - a circumferential edge (104) is shaped around the second container (82), the circumferential edge (104) is formed by a first horizontal edge (106), which extends outwards relative thereto, and a second horizontal edge (108), which extends above the first horizontal edge (106), the second horizontal edge (108) abuts against the upper edge (26) of the first outside wall (14) of the first container (12) in order to close the intermediate space (94) between the first container (12) and the second container (82).
  3. Luminous mug device according to claim 2, characterised in that the first container (12) is easily compressible.
  4. The luminous mug device according to claim 2, characterised in that the first outside wall (14) and the first inside wall (18) define the first upper edge (26) and a first continuous wall (28) and the first inside bottom (22) and the first outside bottom (16) define a bottom space there-between.
  5. The luminous mug device according to claim 2, characterised in that the pair of ampoules (60) is formed by a first ampoule and a second ampoule and the pair of ampoules (60) is held in the intermediate space (94) when the second container (82) is positioned in the first container (82).
  6. The luminous mug device according to claim 2, characterised in that a force works on the first outside wall (14) of the first container (12), the said force pressing the first inside wall (18) against the pair of ampoules (60) in order to rupture the thin membranes (62), and when the thin membranes (62) of the pair of ampoules (60) are ruptured, the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) can be adsorbed in the felt in order to create a chemo-luminescent reaction.
  7. Luminous mug device according to the main preamble of claim 1,
    characterised by
    - a substantially concave recess (126) in the first outside wall, which extends at a spacing from the first outside bottom (116),
    - an easily compressible convex covering (136) including a second outside wall (138) and a second inside wall (142), which is connected to a first inside bottom (122), the convex covering (136) is dimensioned in order to be positioned over the concave recess (126) of the container (112) and to define an intermediate space (144) there-between,
    - an ampoule (60) that is disposed in the concave recess (126) of the container (112), the said ampoule accommodating the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64),
    - the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) that is enclosed in the intermediate space (144) between the container (112) and the covering (136),
    - a force acting on the convex covering (136), the said force impinging upon the first outside wall (114) in order to press the first inside wall (118) against the ampoule (60) in order to rupture the thin membrane, the rupturing of the thin membrane (62) makes it possible for the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) to flow into the intermediate space (144) and to mix with the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) in order to create a chemo-luminescent reaction.
  8. The luminous mug device according to claim 7, characterised in that the first outside wall (114) and the first inside wall (118) define a first continuous wall and the first inside bottom (122) and the first outside bottom (116) define a bottom space in between.
  9. The luminous mug device according to claim 7, characterised in that the first outside bottom (116) includes a cylindrical recess (128) that extends inwards and the cylindrical recess (128) includes a ribbed inside wall (132) that is shaped and dimensioned for accommodating a screw-type bottle closure.
  10. The luminous mug device according to claim 7, characterised in that the ampoule (60) includes a thin membrane (62) and the ampoule is held in the concave recess (126) when the covering (136) is positioned over the concave recess (126) of the container (112).
  11. A luminous mug device comprises
    - a substantially cylindrically shaped container (156) with a first outside wall (160) that is connected to a base section (162) and a first inside wall (164) that is connected to a first inside bottom (166),
    - a first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) and a second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) that is positioned in the inside space (172), wherein a thin membrane (62) ruptures as a result of a force acting on the container (12), such that the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) can flow into the intermediate space (54) and mix with the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) in order to create a chemo-luminescent reaction, characterised in that
    - the inside wall (164) includes a semi-concave region (168) in order to define an inside space (172) that abuts against the first outside wall (160), the inside space (172) extends into the base section (162) in order to create an access (174),
    - an ampoule (60) that is positioned in the inside space (172) accommodates the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64),
    - a bottom plate (176) for locking in a bottom opening in the bottom section (162) includes a tongue (178) and a groove (180) at the edge, the bottom plate (176) seals the ampoule (60) and the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) in the inside space (172) of the container (156).
  12. A luminous mug system with a capacity to be luminous over the periphery of the mug during activation and use includes a combination of
    - a container (202) produced from a translucent material with a defined elasticity, which makes it possible for pressure applied by a hand of a user to deform the said container, the container (202) is shaped in a substantially cylindrical configuration and has a substantially cylindrical upper section (204) with an enlarged diameter, a substantially cylindrical lower section (206) with a diameter that is smaller relative to that of the said upper section and an intermediate section (208) that is disposed between the two and has a substantially cylindrical configuration and an intermediate diameter,
    - a first chemo-luminescent fluid (254) and a second chemo-luminescent fluid (256), wherein on account of a force working on the container (202), the first chemo-luminescent fluid (64) can flow into the intermediate space (54) and mix with the second chemo-luminescent fluid (66) in order to create a chemo-luminescent reaction,
    characterised in that the container (202) is formed with a substantially disc-shaped, substantially horizontal upper shoulder (210) between the upper section (204) and the intermediate section (208) and a disc-shaped, substantially horizontal lower shoulder (212) between the intermediate section (208) and the lower section (206), the intermediate section (208) also includes a cylindrical outside wall (214), which extends downwards from the upper shoulder (210) radially about the exterior of the intermediate section (208) in order to form a surrounding, substantially cylindrical intermediate space (216) in between, the section of the container (202) between the intermediate space (216) and the interior of the container (202) is continuous without a seam in order to prevent the fluid escaping from the intermediate space (216) into the container (202),
    - a lower inserted container (220) with an exterior, substantially cylindrical front side (222) that surrounds the lower section (206) of the container (202) and an exterior diameter, which is substantially equal to the exterior diameter of the outside wall (214), and a substantially disc-shaped horizontal plate (224), which contacts and seals the bottom edge of the outside wall (214) and the lower shoulder (212) in order to seal the intermediate space (216),
    - a substantially rigid cylindrical insert (228) produced from a white plastics material with vertical ribs (230), which extend on the outside of the said insert and with an inside surface (232), which is in contact with the outside surface (234) of the intermediate section (208),
    - a covered-over stopper (238), which is secured on a lower projection of the lower section (206) in order to make it possible for a fluid to be filled into and kept in the container (202),
    - a vertically disposed, semi-cylindrical recess (242), which is admitted in the insert (228), the intermediate section (208) and the lower section (206) along a vertical region, the recess (242) is sealed at the top and bottom by inwardly directed portions (246, 248) at the upper shoulder (210) and the plate (224),
    - a breakable ampoule (252) that is orientated vertically in the recess (242) with the first chemo-luminescent fluid (254) therein, which, once the ampoule has been broken by the user pressing the outside wall (214), passes into the intermediate space (216).
  13. A luminous mug according to claim 12 with luminous capacity includes
    - a container (262), which is produced from a material that is deformable by the hand of a user applying pressure thereto, the container (262) includes an open upper end and a closed bottom (272) and a lateral wall disposed there between, the lateral wall also includes a cylindrical outside wall (268), which extends downwards from a region in the vicinity of the upper end to a region in the vicinity of the bottom (272) about the outside radius of the lateral wall and having a circular part (276), in order to form a seal at the bottom of the outside wall, in order to close the intermediate space between the lateral wall and the outside wall in a complete manner,
    - an insert (280) that is disposed in the intermediate space, is produced from a plastics material and has an inside surface in the vicinity of the outside surface of the lateral wall,
    - a recess (292), which is admitted between the insert (280) and the lateral wall along a vertical extension thereof,
    - a breakable ampoule (294) orientated in the recess (292) with the first chemo-luminescent fluid (296) therein and
    - the second chemo-luminescent fluid (298), positionable in the intermediate space and adapted in such a manner that, once the ampoule (294) has been broken and contact has been made with the first chemo-luminescent fluid (296), it lights up.
  14. Luminous mug according to claim 13, characterised in that the container (262) includes an upper section (264) with an enlarged diameter, a lower section (266) with a diameter that is smaller relative to that of the said upper section and an intermediate section with an intermediate diameter, wherein the outside wall (268) is at a spacing laterally from the intermediate section.
  15. Luminous mug according to claim 13, characterised in that the container (262) includes an upper section (264) with an enlarged diameter and a lower section (266) with a diameter that is smaller relative to that of the said upper section, wherein the outside wall (268) is at a spacing laterally from the lower section (266).
  16. Luminous mug according to claim 13, characterised by a recess (292) in the bottom (272) of the mug (260), with teeth (240) that are orientated inwards, functioning as a bottle opener.
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