Hydration bladder refill system without bladder removal

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12161216
APP PUB NO 20230100566A1
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18072288

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In embodiments, the invention is a novel hydration pack refill system that comprises a fluid bladder, a bag for carrying the fluid bladder, a bladder nozzle for refilling the fluid bladder, a clip for sealing the end of the bladder nozzle, and a refill port for accessing the bladder nozzle through the bag and methods for its use. The invention may further comprise a water tube and a mouthpiece to allow a user to drink from the fluid bladder while wearing the bag. In an embodiment, the invention may employ one or more locking devices for holding the clip in place. The invention may further employ mating pairs of seating connectors to provide a watertight seal to the closed bladder nozzle.

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WORCESTER THOMAS ZACHARYNASHVILLE TN

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Worcester, Thomas Zachary Nashville, US 2 8

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