[0001] The present disclosure is generally related to a locking mechanism of bottles, and more particularly related to locking mechanism for bottles storing oils.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] Figure 1 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of conventional locking mechanism 100 for bottles used to store oils. The conventional locking mechanism 100 comprises a CTC cap 102 mounted over a sleeve 104 that covers opening of a bottle 106. The sleeve 104 comprises a seal 108 that covers internal surface and acts as temper evidence. Beneath the seal 108 are present multiple flaps 110 for controlling outward flow of oil stored in the bottle 106. The seal 108 is generally made of aluminium foil and is provided with a ring (not illustrated) to tear the seal 108. Using the ring, the seal is generally broken, but sometimes the ring breaks and the seal 108 is punctured using a sharp instrument. Thus, unsealing of the conventional locking mechanism 100 becomes inconvenient and unsafe at several occasions.
[0004] Thus, a locking mechanism for bottles, having improved reusability, safety, and economic benefit is much desired.

OBJECTIVES OF THE INVENTION
[0005] It is an objective of the invention to provide a locking mechanism for bottles.
[0006] It is also an objective of the invention to provide a locking mechanism utilizing reusable components.
[0007] It is another objective of the invention to provide a locking mechanism that is economically significant.
[0008] It is yet another objective of the invention to provide a locking mechanism that is safe to operate.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The accompanying drawings illustrate various embodiments of systems, methods, and embodiments of various other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g. boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent one example of the boundaries. It may be that in some examples one element may be designed as multiple elements or that multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an external component in another, and vice versa. Furthermore, elements may not be drawn to scale. Non-limiting and non-exhaustive descriptions are described with reference to the following drawings. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating principles.
[0010] Figure 1 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of conventional locking mechanism 100 for bottles used to store oils, in accordance with prior art.

[0011] Figure 2 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a locking mechanism 200 installed on a bottle, in an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.
[0013] It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any systems and methods similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the preferred, systems and methods are now described.
[0014] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like elements throughout the several figures, and in which example embodiments are shown. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples and are merely examples among other possible examples.
[0015] Figure 2 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a locking mechanism 200 installed on a bottle 202 used for storing oil. The locking mechanism 200 comprises a cap 204, a ring 206, and a sleeve 208. In a sealed condition, the ring 206 is connected with the cap 204. Further, the ring 206 comprises an inner protrusion 210 present below a first outer protrusion 212 of the sleeve 208. The ring 206 rests over a second outer protrusion 214 of the sleeve 208. The first outer protrusion 212 and the second outer protrusion 214 of the sleeve 208 restricts vertical

motion of the ring 206 and keeps the ring 206 in its original position, even after the ring 206 is detached from the cap 204.
[0016] Arrangement of the ring 206 in the locking mechanism 200 provides an air tight mean for storing oils in bottles. Further, the ring 206 eliminates necessity of aluminium foils that were used in previous locking mechanisms. Also, the ring 206 is a reusable component that could be recycled after usage, that providing economic significance over conventional locking mechanisms.
[0017] The locking mechanism 200 for bottles can in any case undergo numerous modifications and variants, all of which are covered by the same innovative concept; moreover, all of the details can be replaced by technically equivalent elements. In practice, the materials used, as well as the shapes and sizes, can be whatever according to the technical requirements. The scope of protection of the invention is therefore defined by the attached claims.

We Claim:

A locking mechanism (200) comprising:
a cap (204) mounted over an opening of a bottle (202);
a ring (206) connected with the cap (204) while present in a locked condition; and a sleeve (208) present below the ring (206), wherein the ring (206) comprises an inner protrusion (210) present below a first outer protrusion (212) of the sleeve (208), and wherein the ring (206) rests over a second outer protrusion (214) of the sleeve (208), and wherein the first outer protrusion (212) and the second outer protrusion (214) keeps the ring (206) in its original position, upon being unlocked.
2. The locking mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one of the cap (204), the ring (206), and the sleeve (208) are made of plastic.
3. The locking mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein lateral surface of the cap (204) is grooved.
4. The locking mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bottle is used for storing oil.