The present invention relates generally to providing temperature-controlled liquid. More specifically, the present invention relates to smart hot cum cold flask.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. The body is made up of 50 to 75 per cent water. Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine and perspiration, and is contained in lean muscle, fat and bones. As the body can’t store water, we need fresh supplies every day to make up for losses from the lungs, skin, urine and faeces (poo). The amount we need depends on our body size, metabolism, the weather, the food we eat and our activity levels.
[0004] Water is needed for most body functions, including to: Maintain the health and integrity of every cell in the body; Keep the bloodstream liquid enough to flow through blood vessels; Help eliminate the by-products of the body’s metabolism, excess electrolytes (for example, sodium and potassium), and urea, which is a waste product formed through the processing of dietary protein; Regulate body temperature through sweating; Moisten mucous membranes such as those of the lungs and mouth; Lubricate and cushion joints; Reduce the risk of cystitis by keeping the bladder clear of bacteria; Aid digestion and prevent constipation; Moisturise the skin to maintain its texture and appearance; Carry nutrients and oxygen to cells; and Serve as a shock absorber inside the eyes, spinal cord and in the amniotic sac surrounding the foetus in pregnancy.
[0005] As it has been seen that whenever we go outside the home, we always need a water bottle with us, but in the severe summer and in chilling weather conditions everyone wants to maintain a required temperature inside the bottle. Although there are plenty of different insulated bottle designs are available in the market, but all these design are passive in nature, we are forced to rely on their insulating capabilities. Therefore in the present invention, all the effort has been made to keep the temperature inside the bottle as per the requirement irrespective of the ambient conditions using active methods. There are various reasons and benefits of having such bottle. Some are as follows.
[0006] To cater the requirement soldiers who are deployed in the border areas. surrounding conditions in such areas are generally is non favorable, either there will be too cold or too hot. So for these soldiers who are the performing their duties whole day inside a bunker, this bottle could be very useful for them, as they can maintain the temperature of water inside the bottle as per their requirements.
[0007] For example, during the journey for a family who are carrying milk with them to feed for their toddlers, some people put milk in a normal flask and take it with them, but after some time the milk gets spoiled, due to the change in the temperature requirement for the milk. For example, for students and for daily commuters it is not possible to always buy packaged water for them, as it will be a costly choice in long terms and the bottle can be used for keeping the temperature sensitive medicines inside the bottle in case of emergency. Keeping all these things facts in mind, the present research is aimed to design a flask for carrying any fluid inside it with a feature to maintain the internal temperature hot or cold as per the user demand.
[0008] Therefore, there is a need in the art for a smart hot cum cold flask that seeks to overcome short-comings highlighted above and utilize techniques, which are robust, portable, efficient, cost-effective system.

OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0009] Some of the objects of the present invention, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure is to provide a smart hot cum cold flask.
[0011] It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide a smart hot cum cold flask that facilitates in keeping contents of the flask at a desired temperature irrespective of ambient temperature.
[0012] It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide a smart hot cum cold flask that could facilitate in providing power that could be used for charging mobile devices etc.
[0013] It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide a smart hot cum cold flask that can facilitate in providing a temperature controlled storage space that can be used for storing medicines etc. at particular temperature.
[0014] It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide a smart hot cum cold flask that is robust in operation.
[0015] It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide a smart hot cum cold flask that is cost effective and easy to operate.
[0016] The foregoing and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the embodiments as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
SUMMARY
[0017] The present invention relates generally to providing temperature-controlled liquid. More specifically, the present invention relates to smart hot cum cold flask.
[0018] An aspect of the present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask, the flask includes: an insulated bottle shaped container having a lid at its one end to facilitate in replenishing and extracting content of the insulated container; and a temperature controlling assembly coupled to the other end of the containr, wherein the temperature controlling assembly comprises at least two temperature controlling modules for controlling temperature of insulated container, and wherein one of the at least two temperature controlling modules is configured for cooling the contents of the insulated container and other one of the at least two temperature controlling modules is configured for heating the contents of the insulated container.
[0019] In an aspect, the temperature controlling assembly is detachably attached to the insulated container.
[0020] In an aspect, the at least two temperature controlling modules comprises a peltier module.
[0021] In an aspect, the at least two temperature controlling modules are coupled with heat dissipating fins to facilitate in discharging heat generated by the at least two temperature controlling modules.
[0022] In an aspect, the heat dissipating fins are coupled to the cooling fans for driving the heat away from the heat dissipating fins to the ambient environment.
[0023] In an aspect, the flask comprises a thermostat operatively coupled to a control unit for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the contents of the insulated container.
[0024] In an aspect, the flask is powered by a set of batteries stored in the temperature controlling assembly to facilitate powering the at least two temperature controlling modules, the cooling fans and the control unit.
[0025] In an aspect, the set of batteries are chargeable by external power source.
[0026] In an aspect, the temperature controlling assembly comprises a mobile charging port operatively coupled to the set of batteries to facilitate in charging external device.
[0027] In an aspect, the temperature controlling assembly comprises a power button to turn ON or OFF supply of power.
[0028] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0029] So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present invention can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may have been referred by embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
[0030] These and other features, benefits, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following text figure, with like reference numbers referring to like structures across the views, wherein:
[0031] FIG. 1A illustrates an exemplary side view of smart hot cum cold flask with detached temperature controlling assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 1B illustrates an exemplary side view of smart hot cum cold flask with attached temperature controlling assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0033] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0034] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0035] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0036] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g. “such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.
[0037] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0038] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).
[0039] The present invention relates generally to providing temperature-controlled liquid. More specifically, the present invention relates to smart hot cum cold flask.
[0040] An aspect of the present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask, the flask includes: an insulated bottle shaped container having a lid at its one end to facilitate in replenishing and extracting content of the insulated container; and a temperature controlling assembly coupled to the other end of the containr, wherein the temperature controlling assembly comprises at least two temperature controlling modules for controlling temperature of insulated container, and wherein one of the at least two temperature controlling modules is configured for cooling the contents of the insulated container and other one of the at least two temperature controlling modules is configured for heating the contents of the insulated container.
[0041] In an aspect, the temperature controlling assembly is detachably attached to the insulated container.
[0042] In an aspect, the at least two temperature controlling modules comprises a peltier module.
[0043] In an aspect, the at least two temperature controlling modules are coupled with heat dissipating fins to facilitate in discharging heat generated by the at least two temperature controlling modules.
[0044] In an aspect, the heat dissipating fins are coupled to the cooling fans for driving the heat away from the heat dissipating fins to the ambient environment.
[0045] In an aspect, the flask comprises a thermostat operatively coupled to a control unit for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the contents of the insulated container.
[0046] In an aspect, the flask is powered by a set of batteries stored in the temperature controlling assembly to facilitate powering the at least two temperature controlling modules, the cooling fans and the control unit.
[0047] In an aspect, the set of batteries are chargeable by external power source.
[0048] In an aspect, the temperature controlling assembly comprises a mobile charging port operatively coupled to the set of batteries to facilitate in charging external device
[0049] PROBLEM ADDRESSED BY THE INVENTION: In today's hectic life, a person has a severe shortage of time. He wants to take every little thing he needs with him. In which the most important thing is the water which he keeps in the bottle at all times, so keeping this in mind we have prepared a flask in which you can use the water by cooling or heating according to your need.
[0050]
[0051] STATE OF THE ART: In today's era, it is very important to have technology to do any work. Using technology, we have prepared such a flask which is needed by every human being. Generally man uses only simple flask. The function of these flasks is only to keep the water or milk cold or hot and cannot be cooled and hot when needed. But in this flask of ours, you can cool the normal water or milk or heat it if needed. Also as this flask is using some electronics to serve the said purpose, so it will require a dry battery fitted inside it with a external charging facility from the normal power source as well as from the flexible solar panel glued outside the bollte.
[0052] DETAILED DESCRIPTION: : The sole purpose of doing this invention is that every person carries a flask of water with him or her. But when needed, he/she does not know how to cool or heat that water according to his own. Whereas in this flask, you can cool or heat the water according to the need. The present design the flask is composed in the two halves. The upper half is used to keep the fluid inside the bottle while the lower flask is used to accommodate all the electronics used to heat or cool the fluid filled inside the bottle, including the lithium polymer battery. In order to heat or cool the fluid inside the bottle, two peltier module will be used, one for cooling purpose and other for the heating purpose. For selection of heating and cooling, there will be a separate sliding switch. The power requirement for peltier module will be sufficed by the battery provided in the lower half of the bottle. The upper half of the bottle will be made by the copper metal, as copper is good for health. The upper part will be made in such a way that there will be outer and inlayer of the copper and in between these two layers there will be insulating glass wool material to provide the thermal insulation.
[0053] There are the following features provided in the bottle.
[0054] The battery used in the bottle can also be used to charge smartphones in emergency.
[0055] The inside temperature of the bottle can be maintained as per need.
[0056] The bottle can be used to keep the temperature sensitive medicines.
[0057] The bottle is having a power economy circuit which will only consume power when the power is switched on. Also it is having auto power cut option when the desired temperature is achieved like in case of thermostat.
[0058] The user can set the temperature as per the requirement using the buttons provided.
[0059] RESULTS AND ADVANTAGES:
[0060] In the present invention the efforts has been made to design and fabricate a multipurpose water or fluid bottle to heat or cool the inner filled fluid as per the user demand, this would be beneficial as per the need of today’s fast life where everyone is in hurry for their day today’s affairs.
[0061] FIGs. 1A-1B illustrates an exemplary side view of smart hot cum cold flask with detached/attached temperature controlling assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0062] In an embodiment, a smart hot cum cold flask 100 can be used for heating or cooling contents that are inside the flask 100. The flask 100 can include a container 104 that can be bottle shaped. The insulated container can have a lid 102 at its one end to facilitate in replenishing and extracting content of the insulated container 104.
[0063] In an embodiment the flask 100 can include a temperature controlling assembly 106 coupled to the other end of the container 100, wherein the temperature controlling assembly 106 can comprises at least two temperature controlling modules such as Peltier modules for controlling temperature of insulated container 104. One of the peltier module is configured for cooling the contents of the insulated container and other peltier module can be configured for heating the contents of the insulated container 104.
[0064] In an embodiment, the temperature controlling assembly 106 can be detachably attached to the insulated container 104.
[0065] In an embodiment, the peltier modules are coupled with heat dissipating fins to facilitate in discharging heat generated by the at least two temperature controlling modules. The heat dissipating fins are coupled to the cooling fans for driving the heat away from the heat dissipating fins to the ambient environment.
[0066] In an embodiment the flask 100 can include a thermostat (thermostat) operatively coupled to a control unit (not shown) for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the contents of the insulated container 104. In an embodiment, the insulated container 104 can be used for storing liquids such as milk, water, tea etc. and also medicines that require to be temperature cooled.
[0067] In an embodiment, the flask 100 is powered by a set of batteries stored in the temperature controlling assembly 106 to facilitate powering the peltier modules, the cooling fans and the control unit. The set of batteries can chargeable by external power source. The temperature controlling assembly 106 can further include a mobile charging port operatively coupled to the set of batteries to facilitate in charging external device.
[0068] In an embodiment, the temperature controlling assembly can include a power button to turn ON or OFF supply of power.
[0069] Further, while one or more operations have been described as being performed by or otherwise related to certain modules, devices or entities, the operations may be performed by or otherwise related to any module, device or entity. As such, any function or operation that has been described as being performed by a module could alternatively be performed by a different server, by the cloud computing platform, or a combination thereof.
[0070] Further, the operations need not be performed in the disclosed order, although in some examples, an order may be preferred. Also, not all functions need to be performed to achieve the desired advantages of the disclosed system and method, and therefore not all functions are required.
[0071] Various modifications to these embodiments are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the accompanying drawings. The principles associated with the various embodiments described herein may be applied to other embodiments. Therefore, the description is not intended to be limited to the 5 embodiments shown along with the accompanying drawings but is to be providing the broadest scope consistent with the principles and the novel and inventive features disclosed or suggested herein. Accordingly, the invention is anticipated to hold on to all other such alternatives, modifications, and variations that fall within the scope of the present invention and appended claims.
ADVANTAGE OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0072] The present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask.
[0073] The present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask that facilitates in keeping contents of the flask at a desired temperature irrespective of ambient temperature.
[0074] The present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask that could facilitate in providing power that could be used for charging mobile devices etc.
[0075] The present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask that can facilitate in providing a temperature controlled storage space that can be used for storing medicines etc. at particular temperature.
[0076] The present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask that is robust in operation.
[0077] The present invention provides a smart hot cum cold flask that is cost effective and easy to operate.

Claims:

I/We Claim:
1. A smart hot cum cold flask, said flask comprising:
an insulated bottle shaped container having a lid at its one end to facilitate in replenishing and extracting content of the insulated container; and
a temperature controlling assembly coupled to the other end of the container, wherein the temperature controlling assembly comprises at least two temperature controlling modules for controlling temperature of insulated container, and
wherein one of the at least two temperature controlling modules is configured for cooling the contents of the insulated container and other one of the at least two temperature controlling modules is configured for heating the contents of the insulated container.
2. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature controlling assembly is detachably attached to the insulated container.
3. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two temperature controlling modules comprises a peltier module.
4. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least two temperature controlling modules are coupled with heat dissipating fins to facilitate in discharging heat generated by the at least two temperature controlling modules.
5. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the heat dissipating fins are coupled to the cooling fans for driving the heat away from the heat dissipating fins to the ambient environment.
6. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flask comprises a thermostat operatively coupled to a control unit for monitoring and controlling the temperature of the contents of the insulated container.
7. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flask is powered by a set of batteries stored in the temperature controlling assembly to facilitate powering the at least two temperature controlling modules, the cooling fans and the control unit.
8. The flask as claimed in claim 7, wherein the set of batteries are chargeable by external power source.
9. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature controlling assembly comprises a mobile charging port operatively coupled to the set of batteries to facilitate in charging external device.
10. The flask as claimed in claim 1, wherein the temperature controlling assembly comprises a power button to turn ON or OFF supply of power.