CN-122003382-A - Small-volume water replenishing method and related personal water replenishing system

Abstract

A method of delivering fluid to a user during an activity includes a fluid reservoir, a fluid pump, an electric motor, a battery, an alarm device, a drink button, a processor, and a fluid delivery device configured to deliver fluid to the user for ingestion. The perspiration rate is equal to the active fluid delivery rate and determines a fluid delivery plan having a fluid drink volume and a fluid drink frequency. The fluid consumption volume of the fluid is limited by the range of fluid consumption volumes. The fluid consumption frequency of a fluid is limited by the fluid consumption frequency range. The alarm device repeatedly notifies the user whenever the fluid consumption frequency has elapsed. The drink button turns on the electric motor for an operating time configured to deliver a fluid drink volume through the fluid delivery device.

Inventors

• Eric Matthew Yege
• Robert Gregory Starr
• Jacob Tim Bowles

Assignees

• 流体逻辑公司

Dates

Publication Date

20260508

Application Date

20240710

Priority Date

20230710

Claims (20)

1. 1. A method of delivering fluid to a user during an activity, the method comprising the steps of: Providing a fluid reservoir; Providing a fluid pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir; Providing a fluid delivery device configured to deliver the fluid to the user for ingestion, the fluid delivery device in fluid communication with the fluid pump; providing an electric motor configured to drive the fluid pump; providing a battery configured to provide power to the electric motor; there is provided a processor that is configured to provide a processor, the processor is electrically connected to and controls the electric motor driving the fluid pump; determining a perspiration rate of the activity and setting the perspiration rate equal to a fluid delivery rate of the activity; determining a fluid delivery schedule based on the fluid delivery rate; Wherein the fluid delivery plan includes a fluid drink volume and a fluid drink frequency obtained based on predicted fluid loss by a user through perspiration occurring during the activity; wherein the fluid drink volume of the fluid is limited by a fluid drink volume range; wherein the fluid consumption frequency of the fluid is limited by a fluid consumption frequency range; Providing at least one alert device in electrical communication with the processor, the at least one alert device comprising a light, a speaker, and/or a vibrator; in accordance with control of the processor, the at least one alert device repeatedly informs the user whenever the fluid consumption frequency has elapsed, the fluid consumption frequency being configured to restart whenever the fluid consumption frequency has elapsed during the activity; Providing a drink button operatively connected to the processor, the drink button configured to send a drink command to the processor, and Wherein, upon actuation of the drink button by the user, the processor is configured to switch on the electric motor for an operating time configured to deliver the fluid drink volume from the fluid reservoir through the fluid delivery device and dispense the fluid drink volume to the user for ingestion.
2. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein the fluid drinking volume range is greater than or equal to 5 milliliters and less than or equal to 25 milliliters.
3. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein the fluid drinking volume ranges from greater than or equal to 5 milliliters to less than or equal to 50 milliliters.
4. 4. The method of claim 2, wherein the fluid consumption frequency range is greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 5 minutes.
5. 5. The method of claim 2, wherein the fluid consumption frequency range is greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 10 minutes.
6. 6. The method of claim 2, wherein the fluid consumption frequency range is greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 4 minutes.
7. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the fluid drinking volume is no less than 5 milliliters and no more than 25 milliliters.
8. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the fluid consumption frequency is not less than 30 seconds and not more than 5 minutes.
9. 9. The method of claim 1, comprising the step of providing computer executable software configured to be executed on a personal electronic device, the computer executable software configured to at least temporarily communicate with the processor.
10. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein the computer executable software comprises an algorithm configured to execute on the personal electronic device.
11. 11. The method of claim 10, comprising the step of receiving, via the personal electronic device executing the algorithm, at least one static variable describing the user, including weight, height, age, or gender, into the algorithm.
12. 12. The method of claim 11, comprising the step of receiving, via the personal electronic device executing the algorithm, at least one static variable describing the activity, the at least one static variable describing the activity comprising an activity difficulty, a distance traveled, a height traveled, or an activity description.
13. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein determining the perspiration rate is based at least in part on at least one static variable describing the user and at least one static variable describing the activity via the algorithm.
14. 14. The method of claim 13, comprising the step of receiving, by the processor, the fluid delivery plan from the personal electronic device.
15. 15. The method of claim 14, comprising the step of allowing the user to adjust the fluid delivery plan between the fluid consumption volume range and the fluid consumption frequency range via the personal electronic device.
16. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the adjustments of the fluid consumption volume and the fluid consumption frequency are linked together, wherein a single adjustment of the fluid delivery plan changes both the fluid consumption volume and the fluid consumption frequency accordingly to keep them within their respective ranges, wherein the fluid delivery rate of the activity does not change.
17. 17. The method of claim 14, comprising the steps of determining, via the personal electronic device, at least one static variable describing an environment including ambient temperature, relative humidity, altitude, solar radiation load, wind speed, wet bulb temperature, and inputting the at least one static variable describing the environment to the algorithm to determine the perspiration rate.
18. 18. The method of claim 14, comprising the step of receiving, via the personal electronic device executing the algorithm, at least one static variable describing a microclimate including clothing, vehicle housing, welding apparel, chemical protective apparel, and/or high temperature environment to the algorithm to determine the sweat rate.
19. 19. The method of claim 1, wherein the perspiration rate is equal to the amount of perspiration needed for body cooling minus the amount of body cooling by radiation, conduction, and convection.
20. 20. The method of claim 1, comprising the step of preventing the user from dispensing the fluid drinking volume outside of the fluid delivery plan.

Description

Small-volume water replenishing method and related personal water replenishing system Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application No. 63/512,892 filed on 7.10.2023, which is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. Technical Field The present invention relates generally to water replenishment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a low volume water replenishment method and a personal water replenishment system configured to perform such a method. Background The human body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue and organ in you need water to work properly. For example, the human body uses water to maintain its body temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints. Water is required for overall good health and performance. This is particularly important during high intensity activities such as exercise, when competing in a sporting event, or when working in a dangerous environment. For example, when a mountain bike rider rides a mountain bike over difficult and dangerous terrain, it is difficult to deliver fluid to the mountain bike rider. It is difficult to deliver fluid to the racing driver when the racing driver is racing. Delivering fluid to a soldier while the soldier is training, transporting or on a battlefield is difficult. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that it is difficult to deliver the necessary refill water while the person is engaged in such activities. Proper hydration not only improves physical performance, but also improves mental performance. Accordingly, there is a need to develop a fluid delivery method and system that is easy to wear and/or transport for improved hydration and performance. The present invention fulfills these needs and provides other related advantages. Disclosure of Invention An exemplary embodiment of a method of delivering fluid to a user during an activity includes the steps of providing a fluid reservoir, providing a fluid pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, providing a fluid delivery device configured to deliver the fluid to the user for ingestion, the fluid delivery device in fluid communication with the fluid pump, providing an electric motor configured to drive the fluid pump, providing a battery configured to provide power to the electric motor, providing a processor electrically connected to the electric motor driving the fluid pump and controlling the electric motor driving the fluid pump, determining a sweat rate of the activity and setting the sweat rate equal to a fluid delivery rate of the activity, determining a fluid delivery plan based on the fluid delivery rate, wherein the fluid delivery plan includes a fluid drinking volume and a fluid drinking frequency, wherein the fluid volume of the fluid is limited by a fluid drinking volume range, wherein the fluid drinking frequency range of the fluid is limited by a fluid drinking volume range, at least one of the fluid drinking frequency range, and the electrical frequency range is repeatedly notified by a wireless alarm device whenever the user is in communication with the at least one of the drinking frequency limiting device, the drinking frequency is repeatedly provided by the user, or the alarm device is repeatedly notified when the drinking frequency is limited by the user, and wherein, upon actuation of the drink button by the user, the processor is configured to turn on the electric motor for an operating time configured to deliver the fluid drink volume from the fluid reservoir through the fluid delivery device and dispense the fluid drink volume to the user for ingestion. In other exemplary embodiments, the fluid consumption volume may range from greater than or equal to 5 milliliters to less than or equal to 25 milliliters. The fluid consumption volume may range from greater than or equal to 5 milliliters to less than or equal to 50 milliliters. The fluid consumption frequency range may be greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 5 minutes. The fluid consumption frequency range may be greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 10 minutes. The fluid consumption frequency range may be greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 4 minutes. In other embodiments, the fluid consumption frequency may be greater than or equal to 30 seconds and less than or equal to 2.5 minutes. The fluid drinking volume may be no less than 5 milliliters and no more than 25 milliliters. The fluid consumption frequency may be not less than 30 seconds and not more than 5 minutes. May include the step of providing computer executable software configured to be executed on a personal electronic device, wherein the computer executable software is configured to at least temporarily communicate with the processor. The computer executable software may include algorithms configured to execute on personal electronic devices that