Description:
BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cap and particularly to a cap for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles.
Description of Related Art
[002] Powdered drink mixes or nutrient blends consist of dehydrated, low-moisture food substances. These products are typically packaged for retail in either glass or plastic bottles, or flexible packaging. When using bottles, consumers frequently open and close them using a top cap during daily usage. This can lead to the ingress of moist air from the environment, resulting in the formation of lumps in the powder. Additionally, there is air present in the headspace above the powder, which comes into contact with the contents. Consequently, the powder gradually absorbs moisture from the surrounding air, exacerbating lump formation. This issue becomes more pronounced as the powder level decreases during consumption, and these lumps do not readily dissolve in milk or other liquids.
[003] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced cap for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[004] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a cap for preventing a lump formation in powdered edibles. The cap comprising: a first disk adapted to be attached inside of the cap. The cap further comprising: a second disk adapted to come in contact with the powdered edibles upon closure of the cap with the container. The second disk hovers over the powdered edibles to isolate a contact of air from the powdered edibles. The cap further comprising: an adjustable spindle adapted to connect the first disk and the second disk. The adjustable spindle is loaded with a spring to maintain a tension across the first disk and the second disk for isolating the powdered edibles from direct air exposure to prevent the lump formation.
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles using a cap. The method comprising steps of: adjusting a first disk inside of the cap inserting a bottom disk inside of an opening of a container; applying a pressure on the cap to generate a tension in a spring of the adjustable spindle; and securing the cap on the opening of the container to prevent lump formation in the powdered edibles stored in the container.
[006] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a cap for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a cap for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles that is easy to use.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a cap for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles that is compatible with all types of containers.
[009] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0010] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a cap for preventing a lump formation in powdered edibles, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0013] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for preventing the lump formation in powdered edibles using a cap, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0016] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0017] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a cap 100 for preventing a lump formation in powdered edibles, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the cap 100 may be adapted to secure an opening of a container 102 of the powdered edibles. The cap 100 may be attachable to a neck or a head of the container 102, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] The cap 100 may be snap fit type, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the cap 100 may comprise matching internal threadings with external threadings of the container 102. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the cap 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the cap 100 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, a metallic material, a wooden material, a ceramic material, a plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the cap 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0020] According to embodiments of the present invention, the powdered edibles may be, but not limited to, a protein powder, a baby food, an energy powder, a supplement powder, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the powdered edibles, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the container 102 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the container 102, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0022] According to embodiments of the present invention, the cap 100 may comprise a first disk 104, a second disk 106, an adjustable spindle 108, and a spring 110.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first disk 104 may be adapted to be attached inside of the cap 100. According to embodiments of the present invention, the first disk 104 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the first disk 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the second disk 106 may be adapted to come in contact with the powdered edibles upon closure of the cap with the container 102. The second disk 106 may hover over the powdered edibles to isolate a contact of air from the powdered edibles, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the isolation of the air from the powdered edibles prevents lump formation in the powdered edibles.
[0025] According to embodiments of the present invention, the second disk 106 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the second disk 106 may be constructed of a food grade material. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the second disk 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0026] In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable spindle 108 may be adapted to connect the first disk 104 and the second disk 106. The adjustable spindle 108 may be loaded with the spring 110 to maintain a tension across the first disk 104 and the second disk 106, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the tension generated by the spring 110 in the adjustable spindle 108 makes sure of the contact of the second disk 106 with the powdered edibles. The lump formation is prevented upon isolation of the contact of air from the powdered edibles, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0027] According to embodiments of the present invention, the adjustable spindle 108 may be constructed of any material such as, but not limited to, the metallic material, the wooden material, the ceramic material, the plastic material, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the adjustable spindle 108, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0028] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for preventing the lump formation in the powdered edibles using the cap 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0029] At step 202, the cap 100 may enable the user to adjust the first disk 104 inside of the cap.
[0030] At step 204, the cap 100 may enable the user to insert the bottom disk inside of the opening of the container 102.
[0031] At step 206, the cap 100 may enable the user may apply a pressure on the cap to generate the tension in the sorting of the adjustable spindle 108.
[0032] At step 208, the cap 100 may enable the user to secure the cap on the opening of the container 102 to prevent the lump formation in the powdered edibles stored in the container 102.
[0033] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0034] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A cap (100) for preventing a lump formation in powdered edibles, the cap (100) comprising:
a first disk (104) adapted to be attached inside of the cap (100);
a second disk (106) adapted to come in contact with the powdered edibles upon closure of the cap with the container (102), characterised in that the second disk (106) hovers over the powdered edibles to isolate a contact of air from the powdered edibles; and
an adjustable spindle (108) adapted to connect the first disk (104) and the second disk (106), wherein the adjustable spindle (108) is loaded with a spring (110) to maintain a tension across the first disk (104) and the second disk (106) for isolating the powdered edibles from direct air exposure to prevent the lump formation.
2. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tension generated by the spring (110) in the adjustable spindle (108) makes sure of the contact of the second disk (106) with the powdered edibles.
3. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the powdered edibles are selected from a protein powder, a baby food, an energy powder, a supplement powder, or a combination thereof.
4. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cap (100) is adapted to secure an opening of a container (102) of the powdered edible.
5. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cap (100) is adapted to be attached to a neck or a head of the container (102).
6. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the isolation of the air from the powdered edibles prevents lump formation.
7. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first disk (104) is constructed of a plastic material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof.
8. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second disk (106) is constructed of a food grade material.
9. The cap (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container (102) is constructed of a plastic material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof.
10. A method (200) for preventing lump formation in powdered edibles using a cap (100), the method (200) characterised by steps of:
adjusting a first disk (104) inside of the cap (100)
inserting a bottom disk inside of an opening of a container (102);
applying a pressure on the cap (100) to generate a tension in a spring (110) of the adjustable spindle (108); and
securing the cap (100) on the opening of the container (102) to prevent lump formation in the powdered edibles stored in the container (102).

Date: November 23, 2023
Place: Noida

Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)