Beer ball

Abstract

The present invention is a substantially spherical beverage container that enables a person to carry a large volume, about 480 to 720 fluid ounces, of beverage or other fluid. In several embodiments of the present invention the container has at least one handle, but preferably two handles are integrated into the container. The container is preferably made of recyclable material. More preferably the container is made of only one type of recyclable material to facilitate easy recycling.

1 . A beer container comprising:
 a substantially spherical hollow shell of recyclable plastic to hold beer;   at least one handle integrated into said hollow shell,   a spear structure fixed to the hollow shell and including a dispenser tube extending from a bottom interior region of the hollow shell through to a dispensing outlet at the top of the hollow shell, a valve for supplying pressurizing gas into the interior of the hollow shell, and a beer dispenser valve at the dispensing outlet.   
   
   
       2 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the spear structure including the valve for supplying pressurizing gas and the beer dispensing valve is constructed of recyclable plastic. 
   
   
       3 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the hollow shell has an upwardly projecting tubular neck which surrounds an upper part of the spear structure. 
   
   
       4 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a peripheral base rim to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       5 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the lower part of the hollow shell forms an upwardly dished floor support to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       6 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the lower part of the hollow shell forms a flat floor support to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       7 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a thermochromatic strip along the exterior of the hollow shell to indicate the level of fluid in the container. 
   
   
       8 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising a thermochromatic strip along the exterior of the hollow shell to indicate the temperature of the fluid inside the container. 
   
   
       9 . A beer container comprising:
 a substantially spherical hollow shell of biodegradable plastic to hold beer;   at least one handle integrated into said hollow shell,   a plastic film lining the interior of said hollow shell,   a spear structure fixed to the hollow shell and including a dispenser tube extending from a bottom interior region of the hollow shell through to a dispensing outlet at the top of the hollow shell, a valve for supplying pressurizing gas into the interior of the hollow shell and a beer dispenser valve at the dispensing outlet.   
   
   
       10 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the spear structure including the valve for supplying pressurizing gas and the beer dispensing valve are constructed of recyclable plastic. 
   
   
       11 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the hollow shell has an upwardly projecting tubular neck which surrounds an upper part of the spear structure. 
   
   
       12 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising a peripheral base rim to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       13 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the lower part of the hollow shell forms an upwardly dished floor support to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       14 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the lower part of the hollow shell forms a flat floor support to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       15 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising a thermochromatic strip along the exterior of the hollow shell to indicate the level of fluid in the container. 
   
   
       16 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 9 , further comprising a thermochromatic element along the exterior of the hollow shell to indicate the temperature of the fluid inside the container. 
   
   
       17 . A beer container comprising:
 a substantially spherical hollow shell of recyclable plastic to hold beer;   at least one handle integrated into said hollow shell,   a plastic film lining the interior of said hollow shell,   a spear structure fixed to the hollow shell and including a dispenser tube extending from a bottom interior region of the hollow shell through to a dispensing outlet at the top of the hollow shell, a valve for supplying pressurizing gas into the interior of the hollow shell and a beer dispenser valve at the dispensing outlet,   wherein the spear structure including the valve for supplying pressurizing gas and the beer dispensing valve is constructed of recyclable plastic.   
   
   
       18 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein the lower part of the hollow shell forms an upwardly dished floor support to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       19 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein the lower part of the hollow shell forms a flat floor support to provide a base on which the container can be stood upright. 
   
   
       20 . A beer container as claimed in  claim 17 , further comprising a thermochromatic element along the exterior of the hollow shell.