Adjustable Volume Rigid Container

Abstract

Improvements in an adjustable volume rigid sided container are disclosed. The adjustable volume allows the container to reduce or eliminate air from within the container. As users consume a portion of the content of the container they reduce the internal volume. The container has an opening for delivery or pouring spout for delivery of the product and a cap that accommodates pouring, venting and close condition. The container has an adjustable connection between the container components. As the internal volume is adjusted the container collapses into a smaller size. Preferably the first component is larger diameter than a second component that is a smaller diameter and slides onto the larger first component. The components can be permanently sealed and disposable or can be designed to be completely taken apart where they can be placed into a dishwasher to be washed and or sterilized for future re-use.

1 . An adjustable volume rigid sided container comprising:
 an essentially rigid sided first component that is a bottom housing;   a second essentially rigid sided component configured to fit at least partially into said first component;   a sealing connection between said first component and said second component,   said second component further including a third component having an operable sealable dispensing opening;   said operable sealable dispensing opening configures as a collection reservoir to collect at least some fluid that flows out of said operable seal, and   said collection reservoir allows said fluid to drain back into said adjustable volume rigid sided container.   
     
     
         2 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  that further includes an adjustable connection between said first component and said second component. 
     
     
         3 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 2  wherein said adjustable connection is an elastomeric seal. 
     
     
         4 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said container can has at least two housing parts that slide into each other to eliminate air from within said at least two housing parts. 
     
     
         5 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein operable sealable dispensing opening has at least three positions including closed, partially opened and open. 
     
     
         6 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said first component further includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. 
     
     
         7 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said second component further includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder. 
     
     
         8 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein adjustable volume rigid sided container further includes indicia that indicates an amount of fluid remaining within said adjustable volume rigid sided container. 
     
     
         9 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said second component has an inside diameter that is over 10% smaller than an inside diameter of said first component. 
     
     
         10 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said second component has a cross-sectional area that is over 10% smaller than a cross-sectional area of said first component. 
     
     
         11 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said first component allows a visible indicator of a condition of a fluid within said first and second component. 
     
     
         12 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 11  wherein said condition is selected from a group consisting of quantity, color, opacity, capacity and quality. 
     
     
         13 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 11  wherein said visible indicator is with indicia markings on said first component. 
     
     
         14 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said container is fillable with a fluid. 
     
     
         15 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 14  wherein said fluid is selected from a group consisting of wine, spirits, water, carbonated beverage, oil, medicine, cosmetic product, liquid chemicals and juice. 
     
     
         16 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said first component and said second component are rigidly lockable together at different internal volume levels. 
     
     
         17 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said container further includes a sealable cap that caps said collection reservoir. 
     
     
         18 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said collection reservoir allows a visible indicator that air within said container has been exhausted. 
     
     
         19 . The adjustable volume rigid sided container according to  claim 1  wherein said reservoir provides omni-directional pouring of fluid from within said container.