The weirdest water bottle you can buy

Summary

In this video, Steve Mold and Michael Stevens introduce the Assassin's water bottle, a practical twist on the Assassin's teapot. The water bottle uses the same fluid dynamics mechanism, allowing you to switch between two liquids or mix them with a simple finger placement. The design includes a transparent bottle, opaque sleeve with Easter egg designs, and a customizable, airtight seal to prevent leaks. The limited edition product combines fun engineering with mathematical references, offering a unique design with multiple cozy options. Pre-orders are open for this innovative, crossover water bottle that blends science and playfulness.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Assassin's Water Bottle concept was inspired by the Assassin's Teapot, a demonstration of fluid dynamics, but with a more practical design for daily use.
• 😀 The Assassin's Water Bottle has a dual-chamber system, similar to the teapot, allowing users to choose between two separate liquids or mix them.
• 😀 The bottle features a transparent body with an opaque sleeve, which makes it easier to demonstrate the fluid mechanism and reveal how it works.
• 😀 A rubber strap is used in the prototype to cover the holes in the bottle when not in use, preventing leaks and making it practical for transport.
• 😀 The bottle allows you to easily switch between different liquids by blocking one hole, making it convenient for carrying multiple beverages.
• 😀 The design process encountered challenges in making the bottle watertight and airtight, requiring innovative solutions such as a gasket to seal the partitioning wall.
• 😀 The Assassin's Water Bottle is based on the class of magic tricks known as the 'inexhaustible bottle,' with historical examples dating back to 1635.
• 😀 A limited run of the Assassin's Water Bottle is available for pre-order, and the price is set close to that of a luxury water bottle, thanks to large-scale manufacturing techniques.
• 😀 The water bottle comes with various design options, including one with molecule markings and 'Steve' units as a fun Easter egg referencing Steve Mold's brand.
• 😀 There are several cozy designs for the bottle, including one inspired by the arcade game Asteroids, with mathematical and topological Easter eggs.
• 😀 The project offers additional items such as posters with engineering and mathematical Easter eggs, which can be signed by the creators, Steve Mold and Michael Stevens.

Q & A

What inspired the creation of the Assassin's Water Bottle?

The idea for the Assassin's Water Bottle was inspired by the Assassin's Teapot, a device that demonstrates fluid dynamics. Michael Stevens and Steve Mold discussed how it would be great to have a similar concept in a portable water bottle form, solving problems with existing bottles and offering a fun feature to control the flow of liquids.

How does the Assassin's Water Bottle work?

The bottle has two separate chambers that lead up to a spout. Each chamber has an additional hole for air, and by covering one of these holes, you control which liquid flows out. You can also mix the liquids by leaving both holes uncovered, similar to the mechanism in the Assassin's Teapot.

What is the key difference between the Assassin's Teapot and the Assassin's Water Bottle?

While both use similar fluid dynamics to control the flow of two liquids, the main difference is that the Assassin's Water Bottle is portable and designed for practical use, unlike the teapot, which has a cumbersome shape and is prone to spilling when carried around.

What are the design features of the Assassin's Water Bottle?

The water bottle features a transparent vessel and comes with an opaque sleeve that hides the inner workings, allowing for a reveal of the design. The bottle also has rubber stoppers that prevent the liquids from mixing when not in use, and a durable, premium material for the final product.

What are some practical uses for the Assassin's Water Bottle?

The bottle allows you to carry two separate liquids, such as water and orange juice, and easily switch between them without needing to manually cover or uncover holes. It's designed for on-the-go use, making it ideal for athletes or anyone needing to carry multiple drinks at once.

How does the bottle prevent leaks during transit?

The prototype uses a rubber strap to cover the holes, preventing leaks. This design ensures that the bottle doesn't spill when it's not being actively used.

What were some of the challenges in designing the Assassin's Water Bottle?

One of the major challenges was making the bottle watertight and airtight. The team had to ensure that the lid would create a proper seal while also preventing the liquid from leaking through the partition. They overcame this by using a mason jar-inspired lid design with a separate disc and screw ring to create a secure seal.

What is the history behind the design of the Assassin's Water Bottle?

The design of the Assassin's Water Bottle draws inspiration from historical 'inexhaustible bottles,' which are magic tricks that have existed since the 17th century. These bottles appear to never run out of liquid due to clever fluid dynamics, which influenced the creation of the modern version.

What makes the design of the bottle unique and fun?

The bottle features various Easter eggs, such as mathematical designs and references to the fluid dynamics of the teapot. There are also different cozy sleeve designs inspired by math and science concepts, like the Asteroids game, which adds a fun, educational element to the product.

What are the different options available for the Assassin's Water Bottle?

There are multiple design options for the bottle, including different cozy sleeve designs featuring mathematical references and engineering themes. Additionally, there are posters available with Easter eggs, and fans can get signed versions of posters featuring Steve and Michael.