ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,414,622, issued on Sept. 16.

"Survival water bottle" was invented by Andrea Denise Garcia (Corvallis, Ore.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A survival water bottle. The water bottle has a detachable handle that includes a utility knife. The water bottle has a detachable cup that can also be used to store small equipment. The water bottle includes an inner lid that seals the water vessel. The water bottle includes a second lid with lights and a solar panel. The water bottle includes a paracord strap for carrying."

The patent was filed on May 22, 2024, under Application No. 18/671,739.

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