Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a shaker and particularly to a shaker for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food.
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 shaker during daily usage. This can lead to 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 shaker for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[004] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a shaker for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food. The shaker comprising: a container adapted to receive a liquid beverage and the powdered food. The shaker further comprising: a cork arranged on a bottom of the container. The cork comprises an arrangement of spring-loaded plates that enable the elevation of the cork towards an opening of the shaker to create an air isolation inside the container. The shaker further comprising: an adjustable spindle connected to the spring-loaded plates to maintain a tension in the spring-loaded plates to elevate the cork to prevent the moisture contamination in the powdered food.
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for preventing moisture contamination of powdered food using a shaker. The method comprising steps of: storing a liquid beverage and the powered food in a container; elevating a cork in the container towards an opening of the shaker to create an air isolation inside the container; and maintaining a tension in spring-loaded plates of the cork to elevate the cork for preventing the moisture contamination in the powdered food.
[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 shaker for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food.
[007] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a shaker for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food that is sturdy and food grade in nature.
[008] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[009] 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
[0010] 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:
[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a shaker for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0012] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for preventing moisture contamination of the powdered food using a shaker, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] 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
[0014] 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.
[0015] 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.
[0016] 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.
[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a shaker 100 for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the shaker 100 may be adapted to secure an opening of a container 102 of the powdered edible. The shaker 100 may be adapted to be attached to a neck or a head of the container 102, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] The shaker 100 may be comprise a cap (not shown) that may be a snap fit type, in an embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the cap may comprise matching internal threadings with external threading of the container 102. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the shaker 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies. According to embodiments of the present invention, the shaker 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. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container 102 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 shaker 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the container 102 adapted to receive a liquid beverage and the powdered food. According to embodiments of the present invention, the powdered food 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 food, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0020] 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. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the container 102 may be constructed of the food grade material. 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.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the shaker 100 may comprise a cork 104, spring-loaded plates 106, and an adjustable spindle 108.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cork 104 may be arranged on a bottom of the container 102. The cork 104 may comprise an arrangement of the spring-loaded plates 106 that may enable the elevation of the cork 104 towards an opening of the shaker 100 to create an air isolation inside the container 102, in an embodiment of the present invention. According to embodiments of the present invention, the cork 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 cork 104, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustable spindle 108 may be connected to the spring-loaded plates 106 to maintain a tension in the spring-loaded plates 106 to elevate the cork 104 to prevent the moisture contamination in the powdered food. According to embodiments of the present invention, the spring-loaded plates 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. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for construction of the spring-loaded plates 106, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0024] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for preventing moisture contamination of the powdered food using the shaker 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] At step 202, the shaker 100 may enable a user to store the liquid beverage and the powered food in the container 102.
[0026] At step 204, the shaker 100 may elevate the cork 104 in the container 102 towards the opening of the shaker 100 to create the air isolation inside the container 102.
[0027] At step 206, the shaker 100 may maintain the tension in the spring-loaded plates 106 of the cork 104 to elevate the cork 104 to prevent the moisture contamination in the powdered food.
[0028] 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.
[0029] 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 shaker (100) for preventing moisture contamination in powdered food, the shaker (100) comprising:
a container (102) adapted to receive a liquid beverage and powered food;
a cork (104) arranged on a bottom of the container (102), characterized in that the cork (104) comprises an arrangement of spring-loaded plates (106) that enables the elevation of the cork (104) towards an opening of the shaker (100) to create an air isolation inside the container (102); and
an adjustable spindle (108) connected to the spring-loaded plates (106) to maintain a tension in the spring-loaded plates (106) to elevate the cork (104) to prevent the moisture contamination in the powdered food.
2. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the powdered food is selected from a protein powder, a baby food, an energy powder, a supplement powder, or a combination thereof.
3. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shaker (100) secures the opening of the container (102) of the powdered food.
4. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the isolation of the air from the powdered food prevents moisture contamination.
5. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the container (102) is constructed of a food grade material.
6. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shaker (100) is constructed of a plastic material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof.
7. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spring-loaded plates (106) are constructed of a plastic material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof.
8. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cork (104) is constructed of a plastic material, a metallic material, or a combination thereof.
9. The shaker (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shaker (100) is constructed of a food grade material.
10. A method (200) for preventing moisture contamination of powdered food using a shaker (100), the method (200) characterised by steps of:
storing a liquid beverage and powered food in a container (102);
elevating a cork (104) in the container (102) towards an opening of the shaker (100) to create an air isolation inside the container (102); and
maintaining a tension in spring-loaded plates (106) of the cork (104) to elevate the cork (104) to prevent the moisture contamination in the powdered food.

Date: November 16, 2023
Place: Noida

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