Kits and bottle inserts

Abstract

A bottle insert and a kit. The bottle insert may include one or more skip prevention elements.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A bottle insert, the bottle insert comprises a dispensing device; wherein the dispensing device comprises a central unit that defines a path and a distribution element that is arranged to move between different positions while at least partially positioned within the path thereby selectively allowing an object to propagate through the through path and exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         2 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the distribution element is arranged to move between the different positions while performing a rotational movement. 
     
     
         3 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the distribution element has an inner space that is configured to receive an object. 
     
     
         4 . The bottle insert according to  claim 3  wherein the inner space is arranged to face an internal side of the bottle insert when the distribution element is positioned in a first position, and is arranged to face an exterior part of the bottle insert when the distribution element is positioned in another position. 
     
     
         5 . The bottle insert according to  claim 3  wherein the distribution element comprises a pair of legs that define the inner space. 
     
     
         6 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the dispensing device comprises a peripheral unit that comprises an axis, wherein the dispensing device is arranged to rotate about the axis. 
     
     
         7 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the distribution element is arranged to move between the different positions due to vertical movements of the bottle insert. 
     
     
         8 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the dispensing device comprises a peripheral unit that comprises flexible fins that are arranged to move a body of the central unit towards an exterior part of the bottle insert. 
     
     
         9 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the bottle insert comprises a chamber for storing a first absorbing material, wherein the chamber surrounds the dispensing device. 
     
     
         10 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the bottle insert comprises a solid absorbing element that differs from powder; wherein the solid absorbing element surrounds the dispensing device. 
     
     
         11 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         12 . A bottle insert, the bottle insert comprises a dispensing device; wherein the dispensing device comprises a dispensing element, and intermediate element that surrounds the dispensing element and supports an axis; wherein the dispensing element comprises a cavity that is arranged to receive an object when the cavity is positioned in an internal position, and is arranged to output the object when the cavity is positioned in an exterior position; wherein the dispensing element is arranged to rotate about the axis thereby moving the cavity from the internal position to the exterior position. 
     
     
         13 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  comprising an internal cover that has an internal opening for receiving an object from a bottle, wherein the cavity faces the internal opening when the cavity is positioned in the internal position. 
     
     
         14 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  wherein the axis is parallel to the internal cover. 
     
     
         15 . The bottle insert according to  claim 1  wherein the axis is non-parallel to the internal cover. 
     
     
         16 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  comprising an external cover that has an external opening for receiving an object from a bottle, wherein the cavity faces the external opening when the cavity is positioned in the external position. 
     
     
         17 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  wherein the dispensing element comprises multiple cavities that are formed at an exterior surface of the dispensing element, wherein each cavity of the multiple cavities is arranged to receive one or more objects. 
     
     
         18 . The bottle insert according to  claim 17  wherein the multiple cavities are positioned in a radially symmetrical manner. 
     
     
         19 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  wherein the dispensing element comprises a rough exterior surface. 
     
     
         20 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  wherein the bottle insert comprises a chamber for storing a first absorbing material, wherein the chamber surrounds the dispensing device. 
     
     
         21 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  wherein the bottle insert comprises a solid absorbing element that differs from powder; wherein the solid absorbing element surrounds the dispensing device. 
     
     
         22 . The bottle insert according to  claim 12  comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         23 . A bottle insert, the bottle insert comprises a monitor for monitoring exits of objects through a path formed in the bottle insert; wherein the monitor comprises a receiver, a transmitter and a controller; wherein the transmitter is arranged to transmit radiation towards the receiver and through the path; wherein at least one of the receiver and the controller is arranged to detect a passage of each object through the path based on an effect of the passage of each object through the path on the radiation received by the receiver. 
     
     
         24 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23  wherein the controller is configured to count a number of objects that pass through the path. 
     
     
         25 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23  wherein the controller is configured to generate an alert indicative of an occurrence of a passage of each object through the path. 
     
     
         26 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23  wherein the controller is configured to generate comparison results by comparing a predefined schedule of intake of the objects to an actual schedule of passage of objects through the path. 
     
     
         27 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23  wherein the controller is configured to generate alerts indicative of the comparison results. 
     
     
         28 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23  comprising a space limiter for allowing only a single object to exit the path at a time. 
     
     
         29 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23  comprising a battery for powering the receiver, transmitter and the controller. 
     
     
         30 . The bottle insert according to  claim 23 , comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         31 . A bottle insert, the bottle insert comprises a monitor for monitoring when a seal is breached; wherein the monitor comprises a receiver, a transmitter and a controller; wherein the transmitter is arranged to transmit radiation towards the seal; and the receiver is configured to receive reflected radiation from the seal while the seal is not breached; wherein at least one of the receiver and the controller is arranged to detect that the seal is breached when the receiver does not receive reflected radiation despite a transmission of the radiation towards the seal by the transmitter. 
     
     
         32 . The bottle insert according to  claim 31  comprising a space limiter for allowing only a single object to exit the path at a time. 
     
     
         33 . The bottle insert according to  claim 31  comprising a battery for powering the receiver, transmitter and the controller. 
     
     
         34 . The bottle insert according to  claim 31 , comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         35 . A kit, comprising a bottle insert, a cap and a bottle; wherein the cap comprises a reflecting element and non-reflecting elements; wherein the bottle insert comprises: a positioning monitor for monitoring a position of the cap; wherein the monitor comprises a receiver, a transmitter and a controller; wherein the transmitter is arranged to transmit radiation towards the cap; wherein the receiver is arranged to receive reflected radiation from the cap only when the reflecting element is aligned with the receiver and the transmitter; wherein at least one of the receiver and the controller is arranged to detect a position of the cap based on a reception or a lack of reception of reflected radiation by the receiver while the transmitter transmits the radiation towards the cap. 
     
     
         36 . The kit according to  claim 35  wherein the receiver and the transmitter are positioned within a cavity formed within a body of the bottle insert. 
     
     
         37 . The kit according to  claim 35  comprising a transmitter tunnel that is formed in a body of the bottle insert and a receiver tunnel that is formed in the body of the bottle insert; wherein the transmitter is configured to transmit the radiation through the transmitter tunnel and the receiver is arranged to receive the reflected radiation through the receiver tunnel. 
     
     
         38 . The kit according to  claim 35  wherein the reflecting element is aligned with the receiver and the transmitter when the cap is fastened to the bottle at a predefined grip. 
     
     
         39 . The kit according to  claim 35  wherein at least one of the bottle and the bottle insert comprises one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         40 . A bottle insert, comprising a monitor; wherein the monitor comprises a receiver, a transmitter and a controller; wherein the transmitter is arranged to transmit radiation through a transmitter tunnel formed in a body of the bottle insert; wherein the receiver is arranged to receive reflected radiation through a receiver tunnel formed in the body of the bottle insert; wherein at least one of the receiver and the controller is arranged to detect a reception or a lack of reception of reflected radiation by the receiver while the transmitter transmits the radiation. 
     
     
         41 . The bottle insert according to  claim 40 , comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         42 . A bottle insert, the bottle insert comprises a dispensing device; wherein the dispensing device comprises a rotatable cover and a peripheral unit that includes a blocker; wherein the rotatable cover is configured to rotate about a rotation axis that is spaced apart from a center of the rotatable cover; wherein the blocker is configured to prevent a first side of the rotatable cover to exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         43 . The bottle insert according to  claim 42  wherein the rotatable cover is configured to rotate while allowing a second side of the rotatable cover to exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         44 . The bottle insert according to  claim 43  wherein the second side of the rotatable cover is closer to the rotation axis than the first side of the rotatable cover. 
     
     
         45 . The bottle insert according to  claim 42  wherein the rotatable cover is coupled to a rotation axel or is integrated with the rotation axel. 
     
     
         46 . The bottle insert according to  claim 45  comprising axel holders that are arranged to support the rotation axel. 
     
     
         47 . The bottle insert according to  claim 42 , comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         48 . A bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert is foldable and is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position. 
     
     
         49 . The bottle insert according to  claim 48 , comprising an opening for allowing an object to exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         50 . The bottle insert according to  claim 48 , comprising a manipulator for moving the bottle insert between the internal position and the external position. 
     
     
         51 . The bottle insert according to  claim 50  further comprising an opening for allowing an object to exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         52 . The bottle insert according to  claim 51  wherein the manipulator is configured to at least partially block the opening when the bottle insert is positioned in the internal position and to unblock the opening when the bottle insert is positioned in the external position. 
     
     
         53 . The bottle insert according to  claim 48  comprising an array of coaxial rings of diminishing radiuses that are connected to each other. 
     
     
         54 . The bottle insert according to  claim 48  comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         55 . The bottle insert according to  claim 48  wherein the bottle insert is made of a soft material. 
     
     
         56 . The bottle insert according to  claim 48  wherein the bottle insert is softer than a neck of a bottle. 
     
     
         57 . A kit comprising a bottle and a bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert is foldable and is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position. 
     
     
         58 . The kit according to  claim 57 , comprising an opening for allowing an object to exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         59 . The kit according to  claim 57 , comprising a manipulator for moving the bottle insert between the internal position and the external position. 
     
     
         60 . The kit according to  claim 59  further comprising an opening for allowing an object to exit the bottle insert. 
     
     
         61 . The kit according to  claim 60  wherein the manipulator is configured to at least partially block the opening when the bottle insert is positioned in the internal position and to unblock the opening when the bottle insert is positioned in the external position. 
     
     
         62 . The kit according to  claim 57  comprising an array of coaxial rings of diminishing radiuses that are connected to each other. 
     
     
         63 . The kit according to  claim 57  comprising one or more skid reduction elements. 
     
     
         64 . The kit according to  claim 57  wherein the bottle insert is made of a soft material. 
     
     
         65 . The kit according to  claim 57  wherein the bottle insert is softer than a neck of the bottle. 
     
     
         66 . The kit according to  claim 57 , comprising a desiccant that is stored in the bottle insert when the bottle insert is positioned in the external position. 
     
     
         67 . The kit according to  claim 57 , wherein the bottle insert, when stored in the internal position is configured to reduce an inner space of the bottle. 
     
     
         68 . The kit according to  claim 57  wherein the bottle insert comprises a desiccant. 
     
     
         69 . The kit according to  claim 57  wherein the bottle insert is removably coupled to the bottle. 
     
     
         70 . The kit according to  claim 57  wherein bottle insert is glued to the bottle. 
     
     
         71 . A bottle insert for absorbing gas or humidity of a bottle, the bottle insert comprises: a body; and one or more skid reduction elements; and wherein the body comprises at least one out of (a) a chamber for storing a first absorbing material, and (b) a solid absorbing element that differs from powder. 
     
     
         72 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein the solid absorbing element comprises the first absorbing material. 
     
     
         73 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein the solid absorbing element comprises an absorbing material that differs from the first absorbing material. 
     
     
         74 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the chamber and the solid absorbing material, wherein the solid absorbing material is located inside the chamber. 
     
     
         75 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the chamber and the solid absorbing material, wherein the solid absorbing material is located outside the chamber. 
     
     
         76 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein at least one of the body and the one or more skid prevention elements is adapted to fit against an interior of a neck of the bottle. 
     
     
         77 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements are adapted to fit within one or more recesses formed in an interior of a neck of the bottle. 
     
     
         78 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein the body comprises an additional chamber for storing an additional absorbing material; and a partition for partitioning between the chamber and the additional chamber. 
     
     
         79 . The bottle insert according to  claim 78 , wherein the additional chamber is positioned at a different height than the chamber. 
     
     
         80 . The bottle insert according to  claim 78 , wherein the additional chamber is positioned at a same height as the chamber. 
     
     
         81 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the chamber and the solid absorbing element; wherein the chamber is positioned above the solid absorbing element. 
     
     
         82 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the chamber and the solid absorbing element; wherein the chamber is positioned below the solid absorbing element. 
     
     
         83 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the chamber and the solid absorbing element; wherein the chamber and the solid absorbing element are positioned side by side. 
     
     
         84 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the chamber and the solid absorbing element; wherein the chamber is positioned below the solid absorbing element; wherein the chamber defines an inner space that is blocked by the solid absorbing element. 
     
     
         85 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , comprising the solid absorbing element and not comprising the chamber; wherein the solid absorbing element is cylindrical. 
     
     
         86 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71  wherein the body has an internal surface that has a curved cross section. 
     
     
         87 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71  wherein the body has an internal surface and an axis of symmetry, wherein a top of the internal surface is closer to the axis of symmetry than the bottom of the internal surface. 
     
     
         88 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71  wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprise one or more protuberances, the one or more protuberances at least partially surround the body. 
     
     
         89 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88 , wherein an upper part of the body is wider than a lower part of the body. 
     
     
         90 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88 , wherein the one or more protuberances are configured to be pressed against the interior of the neck of the bottle when the bottle insert is inserted to the bottle. 
     
     
         91 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88 , wherein the one or more protuberances are deformable. 
     
     
         92 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88 , wherein the one or more protuberances are formable. 
     
     
         93 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88 , wherein a maximal circumference of the bottle insert is smaller than a circumference of an imaginary circle having a radius that equals a maximal distance between a center of the body and an exterior of a protuberance of the one or more protuberance. 
     
     
         94 . The bottle insert according to  claim 93 , wherein the maximal circumference of the bottle insert is smaller by a factor of at least one point two than the circumference of the imaginary circle. 
     
     
         95 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88 , wherein a maximal circumference of the bottle insert is smaller than a circumference of an imaginary shape that contacts an exterior of each one of the one or more protuberances without contacting the body. 
     
     
         96 . The bottle insert according to claim according to  claim 88  wherein three outmost parts of the bottle insert are delimited by an imaginary circle, wherein when the bottle insert is inserted in the neck of the bottle, an interior of the neck of the bottle that surrounds the bottle insert forms a certain shape, wherein a circumference of the certain shape is smaller than the imaginary circle. 
     
     
         97 . The bottle insert according to claim according to  claim 98  wherein a ratio between the circumference of the imaginary circle and the first shape ranges between 1.02 and 1.15. 
     
     
         98 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88  wherein the one or more protuberances form an exterior thread. 
     
     
         99 . The bottle insert according to  claim 88  wherein the one or more protuberances are spaced apart from each other and are positioned along a spiral path. 
     
     
         100 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein an exterior shape of a cross section of the bottle insert differs from an interior shape of a cross section of the neck of the bottle insert. 
     
     
         101 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71  wherein the one or more skid reduction elements are configured to prevent upwards movement and downward movement of the bottle inset. 
     
     
         102 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71  wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprise one or more protuberances that are integrated with the body. 
     
     
         103 . The bottle insert according to  claim 71 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprise legs that are coupled to the body and extend downwards. 
     
     
         104 . The bottle insert according to  claim 103 , wherein the body has an axis of symmetry and wherein the legs are parallel to the axis of symmetry. 
     
     
         105 . The bottle insert according to  claim 103 , wherein the body has an axis of symmetry and wherein the legs are non-parallel to the axis of symmetry. 
     
     
         106 . The bottle insert according to  claim 103 , wherein the body is configured to be spaced apart from a neck of the bottle. 
     
     
         107 . A kit comprising a bottle insert and a bottle; wherein the bottle has a neck; wherein the bottle insert is adapted to fit an interior of the neck; wherein the bottle insert comprises a body, one or more protuberances and an absorbing material. 
     
     
         108 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises a protuberance, wherein the interior of the neck comprises a deformable recess; wherein the deformable recess is configured to surround the one or more protuberance from two opposite directions when the one or more protuberances are inserted in the deformable recess. 
     
     
         109 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises one or more protuberance, wherein the interior of the neck comprises a deformable recess; wherein the deformable recess is configured to surround the one or more protuberances from above and from below when the one or more protuberances are inserted in the deformable recess. 
     
     
         110 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises one protuberances, wherein the interior of the neck comprises a deformable recess; wherein the deformable recess is configured to prevent upwards movements of the one or more protuberances and to prevent downwards movements of the one or more protuberance. 
     
     
         111 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises a first protuberance and a second protuberance, wherein the interior of the neck comprises at least one deformable recess; wherein the at least one deformable recess is configured to prevent an upward movement of the first protuberance and prevent a downward movement of the second protuberance. 
     
     
         112 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises a first protuberance and a second protuberance, wherein the interior of the neck comprises at least one deformable recess; wherein the at least one deformable recess is configured to contact an upper part of the first protuberance and contact a lower part of the second protuberance. 
     
     
         113 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises a protuberance, wherein the interior of the neck comprises a deformable recess and a neck stopper; wherein the deformable recess is configured to prevent upwards movements of the protuberance when the protuberance is inserted in the deformable recess; and wherein the neck stopper is configured to prevent a downward movement of the bottle insert when the protuberance is inserted in the deformable recess. 
     
     
         114 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises protuberances that are spaced apart from each other, wherein the interior of the neck comprises a deformable recess; wherein the deformable recess is configured to surround the protuberances from two opposite directions when the protuberances are inserted in the deformable recess. 
     
     
         115 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises a deformable protuberance, wherein the interior of the neck comprises a recess; wherein the recess is configured to surround the deformable protuberance from two opposite directions when the deformable protuberance is inserted in the deformable recess. 
     
     
         116 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises a protuberance; wherein the bottle insert, once inserted into the bottle is configured to deform the neck of the bottle to provide a recess that surrounds the protuberance from two opposite directions. 
     
     
         117 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises protuberances that are spaced apart from each other; wherein the bottle insert, once inserted into the bottle is configured to deform the neck of the bottle to provide at least one recess that surrounds the protuberances from two opposite directions. 
     
     
         118 . The kit according to  claim 117  wherein the interior of the neck comprises a neck stopper; and wherein the body comprises a body stopper that counters the neck stopper. 
     
     
         119 . The kit according to  claim 117  wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprise legs that contact a bottom of the bottle. 
     
     
         120 . The kit according to  claim 117  wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprise legs that contact one or more sidewalls of the bottle. 
     
     
         121 . The kit according to  claim 117 , wherein a maximal circumference of the bottle insert is smaller than a circumference of an imaginary circle having a radius that equals a maximal distance between a center of symmetry of the body and an exterior of a protuberance of the one or more protuberance. 
     
     
         122 . The kit according to  claim 117 , wherein the maximal circumference of the bottle insert is smaller by a factor of at least one point two than the circumference of the imaginary circle. 
     
     
         123 . The kit according to  claim 117 , wherein an exterior shape of a cross section of the bottle insert differs from an interior shape of a cross section of the neck of the bottle insert 
     
     
         124 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises one or more protuberances; wherein the one or more protuberances comprise three protuberances, wherein three outmost parts of the three protuberances are delimited by an imaginary circle, wherein when the bottle insert is inserted in the neck of the bottle, an interior of the neck of the bottle that surrounds the three protuberances forms a certain shape, wherein a circumference of the certain shape is smaller than the imaginary circle. 
     
     
         125 . The bottle insert according to claim according to  claim 124  wherein a ratio between the circumference of the imaginary circle and the first shape ranges between 1.02 and 1.15. 
     
     
         126 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises one or more protuberances that form an exterior thread. 
     
     
         127 . The kit according to  claim 107 , wherein the one or more skid prevention elements comprises one or more protuberances that are spaced apart from each other and are positioned along a spiral path. 
     
     
         128 . A bottle insert for reducing an inner volume of a bottle, the bottle insert comprises a neck and a bottom, wherein the neck is adapted to fit against an interior of a neck of the bottle, and wherein the bottom is made of an absorbing material. 
     
     
         129 . The bottle insert according to  claim 54 , wherein the bottom defines an aperture. 
     
     
         130 . A bottle insert, comprising:
 a body; and   one or more skid prevention elements;   wherein at least one of the body and the one or more skid prevention elements is adapted to fit against an interior of a neck of the bottle; and   wherein the body comprises at least one out of (a) a chamber for storing a first substance, and (b) a solid absorbing element that differs from powder.   
     
     
         131 . The bottle insert according to  claim 130 , wherein the first substance is selected out of a desiccant and a gas scavenger. 
     
     
         132 . A bottle insert for absorbing gas or humidity of a bottle, the bottle insert comprises:
 a body; and   a solid absorbing element that differs from powder and is configured to absorb the gas or the humidity of the bottle.   
     
     
         133 . The bottle insert according to  claim 132 , comprising a chamber, wherein the solid absorbing material is located inside the chamber. 
     
     
         134 . The bottle insert according to  claim 62 , comprising a chamber, wherein the solid absorbing material is located outside the chamber. 
     
     
         135 . A method for inserting a bottle insert into a bottle, the method comprises:
 inserting the bottle insert into the bottle to place the bottle insert at a certain position in a neck of the bottle; wherein the bottle insert comprises an absorbing material for absorbing gas or humidity of the bottle;   wherein the inserting comprises deforming at least one of (a) the bottle insert and (b) a certain part of a neck of the bottle; and   wherein when positioned at the certain position, the bottle insert is prevented from substantially moving upwards and from substantial moving downwards.   
     
     
         136 . A kit comprising a bottle and a bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert comprises a flexible part that is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position. 
     
     
         137 . A kit comprising a bottle and a bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert comprises a bendable part that is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position. 
     
     
         138 . A kit comprising a bottle and a bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert is foldable part and is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position. 
     
     
         139 . A kit comprising a bottle and a bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert is bendable is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position. 
     
     
         140 . A kit comprising a bottle and a bottle insert, wherein the bottle insert is flexible and is arranged to move between an internal position and an external position.