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# Upside Down Bottle Caps
Jaeseok Han's Legcap Keeps Drinks Fresh

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-04-27 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaeseok-han-s-legcap
References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/26/saving-soda-twister/)

Jaeseok Han's Legcap is an interesting concept. Until stumbling upon this design, I didn't realize that there was a better solution to [flat drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerflo-for-hydro-flask) (namely [soda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-drinkware)) other than an [extremely tight lid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corvaglia-sabrecap) that is almost impossible to reopen.

Instead, Jaeseok Han's Legcap utilizes the contents itself as a sealant, which keeps the drink fresher longer. This is accomplished by simply flipping the bottle over so that is rests of the three knobby legs seen in the gallery above.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 43% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Legcap Technology:** The Legcap design represents disruptive innovation opportunities in beverage packaging and preservation.
- **Inverted Caps:** Inverted caps represent a new trend in beverage packaging and provide a unique selling proposition for beverage companies.
- **Sealant Sustainability:** Sealants made from the product itself provide a sustainable opportunity to reduce plastic waste in the beverage industry.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Beverage Packaging:** The beverage packaging industry should explore the use of Legcap technology for a more sustainable and less wasteful approach to beverage preservation.
- **Beverage Companies:** Beverage companies should capitalize on inverted caps as a unique selling proposition to differentiate themselves from competitors.
- **Sustainability:** The use of product-based sealants in beverage packaging presents a sustainability opportunity for the consumer goods industry.

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