How a Pitcher Uses Removable Rulers to Measure Beverage Ingredients

A pitcher with a built-in vertical slot that holds a removable ruler, which acts as both a recipe guide and a measuring tool for adding ingredients directly into the container.

What it covers

The apparatus consists of a pitcher with a vertical slot on its inner wall that accepts a removable, elongated mixing guide. This guide features printed lines corresponding to specific ingredient volumes for a recipe, allowing a user to fill the pitcher to each line sequentially without needing separate measuring cups. The guide is designed to be removed once the ingredients are added, and the same guide can be used to stir the mixture. By swapping out different rulers, the same pitcher can be used to prepare a variety of drinks.

What it doesn't cover

• —Does not cover pitchers that lack a dedicated vertical slot for receiving a guide.
• —Does not cover external measuring stickers or markings applied directly to the pitcher wall.
• —Does not cover automated dispensing systems that measure ingredients mechanically.
• —Does not cover non-removable internal measurement indicators.

The clever bit

The innovation lies in using the measurement tool as both a visual reference for volume and a physical stirring implement, while making it modular via a slot system to support multiple recipes with a single pitcher.

Why it matters

This patent simplifies the process of mixing multi-ingredient beverages, such as cocktails or mixed drinks, by eliminating the need for separate measuring tools. It streamlines the workflow for home bartenders or food service workers by integrating the recipe and the measuring instrument into the vessel itself.

Real-world examples

• 1.Home cocktail mixing pitchers
• 2.Batch beverage preparation containers
• 3.Specialized drink mixing kits