[Abstract]
A beverage container includes a vessel body, a stabilization lid assembly, one or more motion sensors, and a controller configured to dynamically regulate a drinking aperture according to detected movement conditions. The system modifies aperture geometry in response to predicted spill-risk events and may utilize predictive classification models to proactively stabilize fluid flow during container movement.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001]
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/999,999, filed Jan. 12, 2026, entitled “Adaptive Flow Regulation for Portable Beverage Systems,” the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002]
The present disclosure relates generally to portable beverage containers and, more specifically, to systems and methods for dynamically stabilizing beverage flow through adaptive lid control mechanisms.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003]
Portable beverage containers commonly experience unintended liquid discharge during transport, particularly during walking, running, vehicle motion, or abrupt handling movements. Existing spill-resistant lids typically rely on passive mechanical seals that may inadequately respond to changing movement conditions.
[0004]
While certain smart beverage systems incorporate sensors for monitoring beverage temperature or hydration metrics, conventional systems generally fail to dynamically regulate lid geometry or fluid pathways based on real-time motion analysis. Accordingly, improved systems are needed for actively stabilizing beverage flow in response to detected movement conditions while preserving usability and drinking convenience.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005]
The present disclosure provides a dynamic lid stabilization system configured for use with intelligent beverage containers. In certain embodiments, a beverage container includes a movable aperture control mechanism, a motion prediction engine, one or more inertial sensors, and a stabilization controller configured to dynamically modify fluid outlet geometry based on detected or predicted movement conditions.
[0006]
In some embodiments, the stabilization controller incrementally adjusts aperture dimensions rather than fully opening or closing a valve.
[0007]
In additional embodiments, predictive movement classification models determine anticipated spill events before liquid displacement occurs.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010]
FIG. 1 illustrates a beverage container including a dynamic stabilization lid.
[0011]
FIG. 2 illustrates a variable-aperture flow control assembly.
[0012]
FIG. 3 illustrates a sensor and prediction architecture.
[0013]
FIG. 4 illustrates example fluid stabilization states.
[0014]
FIG. 5 illustrates an example spill prediction workflow.
[0019]
The stabilization lid assembly may incorporate a controllable flow valve or variable aperture assembly configured to selectively restrict liquid flow through the lid based on movement data from the sensor array, including transitioning between open, partially restricted, and sealed fluid pathways in response to detected movement conditions.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
System Overview
[0020]
Referring to FIG. 1, a beverage container system 100 may include a vessel body 102, a stabilization lid assembly 104, an adjustable drinking aperture 106, a stabilization actuator 108, a sensor array 110, and a controller module 112. The stabilization lid assembly 104 may be removably attached to the vessel body 102.
Variable Aperture Assembly
[0021]
Referring to FIG. 2, the adjustable drinking aperture 106 may include a movable aperture plate 202, one or more micro-actuators 204, an elastomeric sealing membrane 206, and a flow channel 208. Unlike binary open-close systems, the movable aperture plate 202 may continuously vary the effective opening area of the drinking aperture.
[0022]
Under stationary conditions, the aperture may remain fully open; during moderate movement, the aperture may partially constrict; and during high-risk motion events, the aperture may substantially close.
Sensor and Prediction System
[0023]
Referring to FIG. 3, the sensor array 110 may include a multi-axis accelerometer 302, a gyroscope 304, a vibration sensor 306, and a liquid motion sensor 308. The controller module 112 may execute predictive models configured to classify movement patterns including stationary, walking, jogging, vehicle transport, accidental drop events, and spill-risk conditions.
[0024]
In certain embodiments, the system predicts spill likelihood prior to actual liquid displacement by analyzing acceleration vectors and directional changes.
Fluid Stabilization Logic
[0025]
Referring to FIG. 4, the controller module 112 may dynamically regulate aperture geometry based on predicted spill severity. For example, a low-risk event may reduce aperture area by 20%, a medium-risk event by 60%, and a high-risk event may fully seal the aperture. The controller may continuously reevaluate sensor data at intervals between 5 and 100 milliseconds.
Machine Learning Embodiments
[0026]
In certain embodiments, movement classification models may be trained using labeled beverage motion datasets including user walking patterns, vehicle vibration signatures, liquid displacement measurements, and historical spill events.
Claims
Claim 1
A beverage container comprising: a vessel body configured to contain a liquid; a lid assembly coupled to the vessel body, the lid assembly including an adjustable drinking aperture; one or more motion sensors configured to generate movement data associated with movement of the beverage container; and a controller configured to dynamically modify a geometry of the adjustable drinking aperture based on the movement data.
Claim 2
The beverage container of claim 1, wherein the adjustable drinking aperture is continuously adjustable between a fully open configuration and a substantially closed configuration.
Claim 3
The beverage container of claim 1, wherein the one or more motion sensors comprise a multi-axis accelerometer and a gyroscope.
Claim 4
The beverage container of claim 1, wherein the controller executes a predictive spill classification model configured to predict spill likelihood prior to occurrence of liquid discharge.
Claim 5
The beverage container of claim 1, wherein the controller dynamically adjusts aperture geometry according to multiple spill-risk levels.
Claim 6
The beverage container of claim 1, wherein the lid assembly further comprises one or more micro-actuators configured to reposition an aperture control plate.
Claim 7
A method of regulating beverage flow in a beverage container, the method comprising: detecting movement conditions using one or more sensors; classifying a spill-risk condition associated with the detected movement conditions; and dynamically adjusting a drinking aperture geometry according to the classified spill-risk condition.
