Collapsible H2O Jug

Abstract

The invention provides is an eco-friendly reusable collapsible plastic jug for drinking water comprising a durable lightweight jug that collapses into a compact, easily stowed and portable package. The jug comprises a series of accordion pleats around its circumference molded into sides of the jug. When empty, the jug can be collapsed by pulling up the lift up nozzle to permit air to escape, pressing the jug downward to collapse it, folding along its pleats, and pushes the nozzle into its closed position.

1 . A portable and collapsible water jug, comprising safe nonvolatile thermoplastic polymer, wherein the jug has a broad circular base for stability, and further comprising a series of accordion pleats around its circumference molded into sides of the jug for collapsibility when empty. 
     
     
         2 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 1  wherein the pleats are created by sequentially varying the thickness of the polymer material creating rings of greater and lesser thickness to accommodate collapsing the jug. 
     
     
         3 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 1  wherein the pleats are created by cutting an undulating pattern into the mold for producing the jug. 
     
     
         4 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 1  comprising material produced from recycled plastics. 
     
     
         5 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 1  produced in approximate sizes of sixteen ounces, twenty eight ounce, thirty two ounces and sixty four ounces. 
     
     
         6 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 4 , further Comprising an elliptical recess with a strap handle into one side. 
     
     
         7 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 1  further comprising a threaded screw cap. 
     
     
         8 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 7 , further comprising a lift up post and cylinder drinking and pouring nozzle or spout. 
     
     
         9 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 8  wherein the drinking and pouring nozzle or spout further comprises a filter. 
     
     
         10 . The portable and collapsible water jug of  claim 1 , further comprising a band around the circumference of the jug, wherein the band supports a rotatable handle, which handle is rotatable by means of a push button located near the handle, so the button can be pushed by a thumb of a user while fingers grasp the handle.