Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to an edible water bottle that is free from synthetics, which makes the bottle eco-friendly and harmless to the user, if the user is consuming the bottle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] PETE bottles have been so widely accepted with beverages and other liquid packaging that this has presented a major environmental challenge. The plastic bottles used for packaging beverages and other kinds of liquid are generally made from polyethylene terephthalate, a lightweight and strong plastic that takes hundreds of years to break down under natural conditions. It means immense numbers of plastic wastes from excessive dependence on plastic bottles have gone to landfills and oceans, polluting them and causing death among wildlife. Plastic bottle production also requires the use of fossil fuel and release of greenhouse gases that accompany the process and are responsible for enhancing climate change. As much as plastic bottle recycling is highly adopted, the percentage that lands in the environment is high, with degradation into micro plastics posing a long-term threat to both ecosystems and human health. The persistent plastic waste and devastating impact it causes to the planet raise urgent needs for sustainable alternatives to single-way plastic bottles.

[0003] US8968568B2 discloses a water or liquid substance filtration device is disclosed which removes microorganisms and organic contamination and sterilizes the containers and water lines after the unit. The unit is portable, or can be mounted stationary. The unit has a five-stage filtration and sterilization system controlled by an independent onboard computer system that can link to a central computer system to keep track of all independent units. The unit will physically filter out of the water contaminants that can be reused, destroyed, or flushed down a safe drain. It can also be modified to filter for a certain size of particulate, making recovery of certain substances possible. The unit has a self-diagnostic system that can determine if the unit is operating properly and can shut down a part thereof if one of the capillary units fails. The unit uses ozone to disinfect containers and water lines.

[0004] US6878199B2 discloses an improved method and materials for forming biodegradable containers that can hold food products in dry, damp or wet conditions and provides the biodegradable containers prepared according to the disclosed process. The containers are produced through the use of a pre-gelled starch suspension that is unique in its ability to form hydrated gels and to maintain this gel structure in the presence of many other types of materials and at low temperatures.

[0005] Conventionally, many water bottles are present in the prior arts that is made up of biodegradable plastics, but still usage of plastics remains constant, no such feature is disclose in the conventional arts which makes the bottle free from any kind of plastics, which makes the bottle harmful for the environment, as plastic bottle s take time to biodegrade, after being disposed.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there is a requirement to develop a bottle that has a potential to of bring biodegraded within a small amount of time, even allowing a user to consume the bottle, if the user desires to consume it and even holds any kind of liquid that can be consumed .

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a bottle that is capable of being degraded more rapidly in natural environments, thereby reducing environmental impact of disposal.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a bottle that allows a user to consume the bottle, thus making the bottle eatable in nature.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a bottle that is free from synthetics, which makes the bottle ecofriendly and harmless to the user, if the user is consuming the bottle.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to an edible water bottle, capable of being degraded more rapidly in natural environments, thereby reducing environmental impact of disposal.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an edible water bottle comprises a membrane produced from a specific composition, wherein the specific composition includes sodium alginate that is extracted from seaweeds and calcium chloride; a liquid content encapsulated within the membrane, forming a squishy orb containing water, wherein the membrane is transparent, tasteless and biodegradable in nature; and wherein the membrane is capable of being consumed safely that provides a source of nutrients when consumed and biodegrade within a few week, thereby providing an environment friendly and sustainable alternatives for consuming water.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, as the proposed bottle comprises sodium alginate and calcium chloride compositions do not contain any synthetic additives, thus maintaining a natural and ecofriendly properties of the membrane, the membrane is capable of being peeled easily, thereby providing a user an option for consumption of the membrane, the membrane is produced from a combination of seaweeds and other different plant based materials, thereby enhancing structural integrity biodegradability of the bottle and the membrane is capable of being degraded more rapidly in natural environments, thereby reducing environmental impact of disposal.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates a block diagram of an edible water bottle.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] 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 spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] 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.

[0019] 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.

[0020] The present invention relates to an edible water bottle capable of being degraded more rapidly in natural environments, thereby reducing environmental impact of disposal, even the bottle is also eatable in nature and free from synthetics, which makes the bottle ecofriendly and harmless to the user, if the user is consuming the bottle.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, illustrates a block diagram of an edible water bottle.

[0022] The present invention is, accordingly, generally related to an edible water bottle that may provide an alternative to the existing single-use plastic bottles, which are disposable and non-biodegradable. Therein, the bottle itself is made of a biodegradable membrane from natural, organic materials, mainly taken from seaweed, in combination with a small amount of calcium chloride. This membrane encases a liquid, such as water, into a squeezable ball that serves both functionally as a container and safely for human consumption.

[0023] The invention claimed herein is directed to the membrane itself. Sodium alginate, naturally occurring polysaccharide occurring in the cell wall of brown algae, serves here as the base material for the composition. This is due to the fact that, in the presence of calcium ions provided by calcium chloride, sodium alginate forms a gel that increases the rigidity of the membrane. The resultant membrane is transparent, neutrally flavored, and completely biodegradable, breaking down naturally within weeks of its use. It can thus greatly reduce the environmental impact compared to conventional plastic bottles.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane does not contain any artificial or synthetic additives to maintain natural and eco-friendly features of the applied materials. In particular, composition and process for forming a membrane are controlled with much care so that no artificial additives are used in it. This feature makes the eatable bottle a sustainable product in view of escalating demand for environment-friendly alternatives.

[0025] The membrane is also meant to peel easily, whereby the user may choose to take it with the liquid inside or without removing it before use. The peelable nature adds to the convenience that a user has in that it allows flexibility both in the use and consumption of the product to diverse preferences. Besides seaweed, the membrane may also include other plant-based materials. These other materials enhance the mechanical strength of the membrane by making it tougher, yet still edible and biodegradable. Such a combination of different natural materials makes the membrane even stronger while being degradable in the more natural environment, therefore further minimalizing any possible environmental impact.

[0026] Although one of the key functions of the edible water bottle is to hold water other kind of consumable liquids. The membrane is capable of holding any other type of liquid, whether these are flavored beverages, without compromising the nature of the tasteless membrane. This further increases the number of possible uses for the bottle, each of which will apply differently within the food and beverage industry.

[0027] In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane design is that the product once thrown away should degrade faster outside of natural environments, such as soil or water. However, this invention presents fast degradation as a very important characteristic to have when the product leaves the store. Materials of the membrane are chosen and treated in such a way that they are in full decomposition quickly and harmlessly, returning to nature without adding to pollution or wastes.

[0028] The edible water bottle described has a highly novel and innovative approach aimed at reducing the burden of single-use plastic pollution. With natural and biodegradable materials in use, making it sustainable and safe to use. Imagine that sodium alginate reacted with calcium chloride can produce a functionalized membrane that works as a liquid container and, when ingested, is a good food source, which is altogether truly sustainable in comparison to traditional plastic bottles..

[0029] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention.
, Claims:We Claim:
1) A edible water bottle, comprising:
a) a membrane produced from a specific composition, wherein said specific composition includes sodium alginate that is extracted from seaweeds and calcium chloride;
b) a liquid content encapsulated within said membrane, forming a squishy orb containing water, wherein said membrane is transparent, tasteless and biodegradable in nature; and
wherein said membrane is capable of being consumed safely that provides a source of nutrients when consumed and biodegrade within a few week, thereby providing an environment friendly and sustainable alternatives for consuming water.

2) The edible water bottle as claimed in claim 1, wherein, said sodium alginate and calcium chloride compositions do not contain any synthetic additives, thus maintaining a natural and ecofriendly properties of said membrane.

3) The edible water bottle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said membrane is capable of being peeled easily, thereby providing a user an option for consumption of said membrane.

4) The edible water bottle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said membrane is produced from a combination of seaweeds and other different plant based materials, thereby enhancing structural integrity biodegradability of said bottle.

5) The edible water bottle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said membrane is capable of being degraded more rapidly in natural environments, thereby reducing environmental impact of disposal.