Compartment Patents (Class 215/6)
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Publication number: 20140144864Abstract: A reception apparatus to be coupled to container necks having different sizes has a main body in which a reception unit comprising a storage space is formed, and a lower side having a threaded part. Threads fitted to the sizes of the container necks are formed within the thread portion of the reception apparatus. The threads are formed to be capable of being coupled to a plurality of container necks, or formed of elastic threads integrally or separately produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: Su-Jae LEE, Seong-Jae LEE, Tae-Keun LEE, Sun-Hee LEE
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Patent number: 8733578Abstract: A dual-chambered beverage container in the form of a shot glass. The interior of the glass is bisected via a hinged divider flap, creating two separate chambers within the glass. The upper chamber holds a first beverage, preferably a shot of hard liquor, while the bottom chamber holds a volume of a second beverage, such as soda or juice. When the shot glass is in a resting position, the divider flap is closed, segregating the beverages in their respective chambers. A user begins to drink the first beverage, the hinged diver flap will slowly swing open, allowing the second beverage to flow out of the bottom chamber, through the upper chamber, and into the user's mouth. Thus the user experiences the taste of the shot of hard liquor only briefly before consuming the chaser beverage.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Inventor: Paul Michaels
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Publication number: 20140131230Abstract: A drinking vessel is described, and which includes a container defining a neck region, and having an internal cavity which encloses a source of a liquid to be dispensed; a removable cover which has a drinking passageway, and which extends therethrough, and wherein the removable cover releasably mates with the container; and a foraminous container for enclosing a food product, and which is releasably coupled to the removable cover, and which is received in the internal cavity of the container, and wherein source of the liquid passes through the food product before exiting the container by way of the drinking passageway.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2012Publication date: May 15, 2014Inventor: Jeff Steininger
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Patent number: 8715785Abstract: The invention relates to: 1) a process for the mass production of hollow glass articles which, when positioned beside one another with the same orientation in one and the same plane, are liable to come into mutual contact along a surface of revolution, characterized in that after they have left the annealing lehr, they are rotated through one turn at least along the axis of said surface of revolution, this surface then being coated, by a process without any solid contact, with an additional layer which reduces the coefficient of friction; 2) a hollow glass article as obtained by this process; and 3) a packaging assembly of such articles.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Saint-Gobain EmballageInventors: Eric Martin, Jean-Michel Munos, Frederic Mertz
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Patent number: 8695819Abstract: A cap dispensing chamber to hold powder and/or liquids in a contained unit with a line of weakening, including but not limited to for bottles, pouches, cartons, cans, drums, IV bags, syringes, and any other type of container that can hold a product. The body and the plunger fits snugly with one another allowing ingredients to be stored and activated by an individual when on a as needed basis. A dust cover for allowing RFID, Nano and barcodes that can be applied during or post manufacturing or any location on or in the invention A body can be molded with a screw cap, snap lid, click-in, or by itself that can ultimately fit on any type or style container.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Blast Max LLCInventor: Michael R. Anderson
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Patent number: 8685465Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, including i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder having a bimodal particle distribution and a median particle size of about 5 to about 20 microns, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; and iii) a ?-tricalcium phosphate powder having a median particle size of less than about 20 microns. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Agnovos Healthcare, LLCInventors: Jon P. Moseley, Michael E. Carroll, Jonathan D. McCanless, Olaf Schulz, Andy Fronk
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Patent number: 8684200Abstract: A bottle assembly is presented including a body portion having a dividing wall extending therein; a first chamber for holding a first liquid, the first chamber configured to connect to a first orifice; a second chamber for holding a second liquid, the second chamber configured to connect to a second orifice; and a weight distribution mechanism configured to be placed entirely within the body portion of the bottle assembly for counterbalancing the first liquid against the second liquid, the weight distribution mechanism having a plurality of spheres therein.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Patent number: 8672185Abstract: A dispensing cap is disclosed for mixing a primary flowable substance, such as a soap, lotion, or the like, with a small dose of a secondary flowable substance, such as a fragrance. The dispensing cap includes a plurality of reservoirs containing a plurality of secondary flowable substances. Each of the reservoirs is associated with a secondary piston that, when actuated, causes the secondary flowable substance to be expelled from the reservoir into a mixing chamber in the cap, where it is mixed with the primary flowable substance. Upon mixing the two are dispensed together from a dispensing end of the cap. A selector ring is provided to enable the user to select one of the plurality of reservoirs. The selector ring has an actuation flange that aligns with the secondary piston that is associated with the selected reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyInventors: Brian Glenn Worthington, Lester Greer
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Publication number: 20140061146Abstract: A tube head is provided which is designed to be associated with a skirt so as to form an internal volume of the tube. The tube head includes a body formed from plastics material, that includes a neck having an opening at a first end, through which opening a product is removed from the internal volume of the tube, and a shoulder which is joined to a second end of the neck opposite the first end. The tube head also includes an insert arranged so as to be in contact with said shoulder and forming a barrier between the body and the product contained in the internal volume. The insert includes a central portion and a peripheral region. The central portion forms a non-perforated disc sealing the neck, and the peripheral region being mounted so as to as to be in contact with a complementary planar surface of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: ALBEA SERVICESInventors: Eric KERMAN, Thierry MAURICE, Jean-Claude JAMMET, Etienne HERMANT, Jérôme LIARD
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Publication number: 20140061145Abstract: A baby bottle including a nipple and separable compartments for holding powdered formula and water. By sliding or rotating a knob to a pre-selected mix position, apertures in the separable compartments are aligned thereby allowing mixture of the powdered formula from an upper compartment into a lower compartment containing the water. The bottle is shaken to thoroughly mix the formula and the water, after which, the bottle and formula mix are ready to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: LaShana M. Harris
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Publication number: 20140048505Abstract: Disclosed is a dual container device comprising a bottom container comprising a first base, a top member comprising one or more first openings, and a first wall extending between the first base and the top member, a top container comprising a second base comprising one or more second openings, and a second wall extending from the second base, an intermediate wall extending either upwardly from the upper rim of the first wall or downwardly from the lower rim of the second wall, the intermediate wall for slidably receiving the container that is not attached thereto therethrough, and guides and tracks disposed on the interior surface of the intermediate wall and the exterior surface of the wall of the container received within the intermediate wall such that motion of the top container with respect to the bottom container is restricted to between an open position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Justin Grant ALTUS, Andrew Gregory LEVIN
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Publication number: 20140042116Abstract: A container with multiple chambers and multiple openings consists of two bottles not in fluid communications. Each of the two bottles has an upper opening facing upward and a lower opening facing downward, both sealed by an upper cover and a lower cover, respectively. The surrounding surface of each of the two bottles is divided into a junction surface and an outer side surface. Each of the junction surfaces has a connecting part. The two bottles are connected/separated by the connecting parts on the junction surfaces horizontally. The outer side surface of each of the two bottles has the shape of an arc, so that the connected bottles form a complete single cylindrical container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Inventor: Tzu-Yuan Shen
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Patent number: 8646118Abstract: Cartridge (1) for coupling to a toilet flusher comprising at least one chamber (2) for receiving at least one free-flowing toilet cleaning preparation (6). The chamber (2) has an outlet (4) that lies in the direction of gravitation such that the toilet cleaning preparation can be released from the chamber (2) due to the force of gravity. The outlet (4) is, prior to a first coupling to the toilet flusher, secured prior to the release of the toilet cleaning preparation (6). The preparation is released from the cartridge (1) through the outlet due to the force of gravity when the cartridge (1) is first coupled to the toilet flusher. The chamber (2) has a communicating bar (8), wherein the bar and at least one other chamber (10) are designed so that they interact whereby the chamber (10) can be arranged on or next to the bar (8).Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Ralph Butter-Jentsch, Hans-Georg Muehlhausen
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Patent number: 8641891Abstract: A multi-chambered container, which reduces backflow and which can include a filter to remove contaminants from a beverage, a first chamber having a first opening disposed adjacent to a top of the container through which fluid enters the first chamber and a second opening disposed adjacent to a bottom of the container through which fluid flows out of the first chamber, a second chamber having a third opening disposed adjacent to the top through which fluid enters the second chamber and a fourth opening disposed adjacent to the top through which fluid is dispensed from the second chamber, and a fluid conduit connecting the second opening of the first chamber to the third opening of the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: Bryon Paul Crowder
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Patent number: 8636158Abstract: A dual chamber nursing bottle includes a first, relatively larger, storage chamber and a second, relatively smaller feeding chamber. A soft rubber nursing nipple is connected to the second chamber for feeding an infant. The first and second chambers are connected by a threaded closure. A transfer valve is mounted on the threaded closure to allow the transfer of selected quantities of milk from the first chamber into the second chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Inventor: Ruchama Frisch
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Patent number: 8627967Abstract: A drinking container has an interior space (5) for receiving a drinking liquid (14) and a container opening (4) preferably arranged on the top side of the container, into which a closure device (3) with a receiving chamber (9) is provided. The content of the receiving chamber can be selectively released into the interior space (5). The closure device (3) has an externally threaded upper part (6) and a bottom part (7) as well as connection elements (8) disposed therebetween. The receiving chamber (9) is formed between the upper part and the lower part, and has an introduction opening (22) leading to the interior space. Thus, the content of the receiving chamber (9) is releasable into the interior space by a turning-in process of the closure device. The drinking container is suitable for preparing an unstable mixed drink of creatine powder (13) and an aqueous drinking solution (14).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Inventor: Florian Enghard
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Patent number: 8616390Abstract: A bottle including a body portion having a plurality of dividing walls extending from a base portion to a plurality of connection regions; a first chamber for holding a first liquid; a second chamber for holding a second liquid; a third chamber for holding a third liquid; and a removable cap; wherein a height of the plurality of dividing walls is less than an overall height of the body portion and the plurality of connection regions are configured to be a maximum height of the plurality of dividing walls.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Publication number: 20130313216Abstract: A double-chamber vessel for flowable substances having a lateral outer wall with a first chamber enclosed by a first, in particular transparent wall and a second chamber enclosed by a second transparent wall in which the first and second chambers each have an opening which openings end commonly in an opening section of the double-chamber vessel, otherwise they are completely separated from each other, wherein the first chamber is an inner chamber that is enclosed by the second chamber, which is an outer chamber, wherein in planar sections the first wall enclosing the first chamber lies directly against the second wall enclosing the second chamber, at the same time forming the lateral outer wall of the double-chamber vessel, or in the planar sections, the second wall forms the first wall and wherein both chambers have a continuous flow connection to the respective openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2012Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: BERNER KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventors: Frank Lehmitz, Gunther Fröhlich
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Publication number: 20130313215Abstract: A liquid medicine storage container has a container body and a medicine stored in the container body. The container body includes a first space provided on the distal end, into which a liquid is injected, a second space provided more to the proximal end than the first space, for storing the medicine, and at least one guide passage that communicates the first space and the second space and that guides a liquid injected from the first space to an inner surface of the second space. The container body is configured so that the liquid guided to the inner surface is supplied to the medicine by flowing along the inner surface. A plurality of guide passages is arranged with intervals therebetween along a circumferential direction of the container body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Takaaki HIRANUMA
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Publication number: 20130299442Abstract: Bottles are disclosed that provide the mixture of two liquids which will mix later in the same volume at any time according to preference and that include at least an upper part and a lower part and that comprise a separator that is placed between the upper part and lower part, a destruction element which enables the tear of a separator as a result of the intervention and which is positioned in the bottle, a contact rod which has an integral structure with the said destruction element and a cover which has an integral structure with the contact rod and the destruction element enabling the tear of the separator.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Bahadir Aralp
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Patent number: 8579137Abstract: In the case of a packaging unit comprising a plastic bottle (2) with a flexible foil bag (3) arranged therein, wherein a hollow interspace (5) is formed at least in certain regions between the surface of the inner wall of the plastic bottle (2) and the outer surface of the foil bag (3), the foil bag (3) is designed such that it at least partially automatically elastically contracts and/or can be compressed at least in certain regions by a force effected by a means arranged in the interspace (5) and/or can be collapsed.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbHInventors: Stefan Lustenberger, Stephan Kurtze
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Patent number: 8579129Abstract: A solid dosage preparation is provided with a bottle of water. The solid dosage preparation is contained within a cavity at the bottom of the bottle and held captive therein by a heat-sealed lidding. The lidding indicates an attempted tampering event by limiting the means for opening to a witnessing tear. The bottle stands on its cap to provide clear viewing of the containment area.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Inventors: Eric William Gruenwald, Lawrence Lambelet, Patrick James Mulligan
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Patent number: 8573421Abstract: A container including a body defining an outflow opening and at least one chamber adapted for storing a product, such as a fat containing liquid product, and a container closure including a primary seal for hermetically sealing the product within the chamber during storage. The container closure includes a sealing member forming a substantially fluid-tight seal between the container closure and the body, and a dispensing member in fluid communication with the chamber. The container closure and body move relative to each other between a first position where the primary seal is seated about the outflow port to hermetically seal the product in the chamber during storage, and a second position where the primary seal is displaced from the outflow port to allow product to pass from the chamber through the outflow port and into dispensing member to dispense the product.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Medical Instill Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Py, Julian Chan, Jeffrey Willey
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Patent number: 8567620Abstract: A container includes a storage chamber for the reception of a filler material and a neck which contains a discharge passage for dispensing the filler material. The neck is surrounded by a shock absorbing element that has a first end connected to the neck, a jacket circumferentially spaced about the neck to form an intermediate space and a second end also spaced from the neck. The shock absorbing element ensures that the neck remains intact on an impact.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Sulzer Mixpac AGInventors: Josef Ettlin, Sasan Habibi-Naini
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Patent number: 8556094Abstract: A baby formula delivery assembly includes a container that has a bottom wall, a top wall, and a perimeter wall extending between the top and bottom walls. A housing has an upper wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends downwardly from the upper wall. The peripheral wall extends downwardly around the container adjacent to the top wall and is rotatably and non-removably coupled to the container. A lower wall is attached to the peripheral and is spaced from the upper wall and defines an interior space of the housing. The lower wall has a second powder aperture extending therethrough. A nipple is attached to the upper wall and is in fluid communication with the interior space of the housing. A quantity of water is positioned within the container. A quantity of baby formula is positioned within the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventors: Jeddah B Brown, Jessica Rimene, Delwyn Hawk
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Publication number: 20130240563Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of multi-bottle containers and apparatus for dispensing liquids. In an exemplary embodiment, a container includes a first bottle and a second bottle coupled to the first bottle. The first bottle has a first reservoir for holding a first liquid and a first opening for dispensing the first liquid from within the first reservoir. The second bottle has a second reservoir for holding a second liquid and a second opening for dispensing the second liquid from within the second reservoir. An insert may be disposed between the bottles, which may be configured to inhibit flexing of one bottle without the other bottle to thereby help compensate for differences in pressure applied to one bottle relative to the other bottle when the container is squeezed and help the bottles dispense more equally.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventor: David G. Kraenzle
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Publication number: 20130240474Abstract: The invention relates to a beverage container comprising a container body (20) having a wall extending between a bottom and a wide-mouth opening and a stopper for closing said opening, the interior wall of the container body comprising first securement means (26) by which the stopper may be releasably secured to the container body, the stopper comprising second securement means (36) mating with the first securement means, a first lid (32), and a second lid (34) such that, when the stopper is secured to the container body, a first volume is defined in the container body between the bottom of the container body and the first lid and a second volume is defined in the container body between the first lid and the second lid. The invention further relates to a container body and a stopper for use in such a container.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Oscar Sisniega Barroso, Sinforiano Sisniega Balaguer
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Publication number: 20130233178Abstract: A container is disclosed that comprises an outer vessel having an inner cavity, and an inner vessel having an inner cavity. The inner vessel and outer vessel are configured for receiving all or substantially all of the inner vessel through an opening in the outer vessel such that in operation, said opening of the inner vessel may be releasably positioned proximate the opening of the outer vessel. The container also includes a lid for releasably enclosing said inner vessel within said outer vessel. The outer container may be made from a material called TRITAN and the inner vessel may be made from glass. A seal may be provided between the top to the inner vessel and the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Inventors: Nicholas Herling, Marc Heinke
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Patent number: 8528764Abstract: A drink bottle comprising a lower bottle portion and an upper bottle portion configured to removably connect to form a liquid-tight seal. The upper bottle portion includes a connection portion engageable with a connection portion of the lower bottle portion. The drink bottle further includes a sleeve configured to be arranged about one of the upper bottle portion and the lower bottle portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Wilton Industries, Inc.Inventors: Traci Chapple, David Starr, Jeffrey Chiu, Mason Umholtz, Stephanie Guttas
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Publication number: 20130228542Abstract: A bottle liner or insert for administering at least two different liquids to a feeding child, includes a first reservoir of polymer fabric, the reservoir comprising two walls sealed together at their mutual bottom and sides and having an open top and flaps extending from both walls at the top of said first reservoir; a sheet of polymer fabric having a smaller area than either wall of said first reservoir, the sheet sealingly anchored to the inside of either wall such that the sheet and inner wall together form a second reservoir extending to and open at its top, the sheet also having a flap extending from its wall at the top; and a valve in fluid communication with and disposed between the first and second reservoirs.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: DRINKNRINSE, LLCInventor: Sharon L. Snyder
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Publication number: 20130206717Abstract: A basket assembly for removably coupling to a lid of a beverage bottle includes a basket body defining a chamber. One or more first openings are defined through the basket body and one or more second openings are defined through the basket body to provide fluid communication between the chamber and an interior volume of the beverage bottle body with the lid coupled to the beverage bottle body. A basket lid is coupled to the basket body. One or more third openings are defined through the basket lid and aligned with the one or more second openings to provide fluid communication between the interior volume of the beverage bottle body and a passage formed through the beverage bottle lid. A lid assembly including the basket assembly and a bottle including the lid assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: Marvin Lane
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Publication number: 20130201782Abstract: A liquid aeration apparatus is a vessel with a neck and an opening that is interconnected to a body. The opening receives a quantity of liquid that is thinned as the liquid is transferred from the neck to the body. The liquid is then collected in the body of the vessel. The body includes at least one tripping mechanism that induces turbulence to the liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: Jason Ruff
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Publication number: 20130200028Abstract: A container having at least two separate chambers that allow for the storage of two components of a liquid product to be stored, and later mixed, for consumption wherein the storing or mixing takes place within the container and is allowed by placement of a formula chamber disposed at various positions with the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventor: RICKY LEE VAUGHT
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Patent number: 8485372Abstract: A lotion bottle in which different lotions are received for separate use or mixed use is provided. The lotion bottle includes an outer bottle and an inner bottle. Different lotions are received in the outer bottle and the inner bottle respectively. By pushing out a rotating assembly, a lotion received in the inner bottle moves towards a feeding head so as to be mixed with the other lotion received in the outer bottle.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventor: Jui-Sheng Ho
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Patent number: 8459450Abstract: A formula bottle includes two separate sealed chambers, a liquid chamber and a formula chamber. A first seal seals the two chambers from one another and a second seal seals the formula chamber from the nipple on the formula bottle. Rotation of the liquid chamber counterclockwise opens the seal between it and the formula chamber, allowing the formula powder and the liquid to mix. Shaking of the bottle causes the two components to mix completely. In order for the mixed formula to be dispensed to a feeding infant, a bottle collar, which secures the nipple to the formula bottle, is rotated counterclockwise to open the second seal to allow an infant to feed.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Inventors: Kevin Whitaker, Juergen Dold
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Patent number: 8453860Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to remove the excess air in an opened, partially used bottle containing effervescent beverages. Further use of the invention can be employed when viscous substances are contained. This is achieved by rotating a base of a bottle that is connected to a tab at the bottom of an inner bladder liner that is contained inside a bottle. The invention shows a bottle system for dispensing and maintaining effervescent beverages fresher for a longer period of time after a bottle has been opened. The bottle also improves the dispensing of thick substances found in many products that have viscous properties. The system offers a more efficient, easy solution for the dispensing of such substances from their containers by employing a collapsible inner bladder liner contained inside a bottle.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Inventor: Efrain Otero
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Publication number: 20130126459Abstract: A bottle assembly is presented including a body portion having a dividing wall extending therein; a first chamber for holding a first liquid, the first chamber configured to connect to a first orifice; a second chamber for holding a second liquid, the second chamber configured to connect to a second orifice; and a weight distribution mechanism configured to be placed entirely within the body portion of the bottle assembly for counterbalancing the first liquid against the second liquid, the weight distribution mechanism having a plurality of spheres therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventor: THEODOSIOS KOUNTOTSIS
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Patent number: 8418865Abstract: A bottle containing two kinds of materials separately in two spaces in a bottle body and communicates the separated spaces with each other as necessary so that the two materials can be mixed together. This bottle has a bottle body having a mouth; an additive storage container including an insertion part inserted into the mouth, an exposed part exposed outside the mouth and an additive storage space defined therein; an opening unit tightened to the mouth; and separation means for separating the additive storage container from the bottle body. The bottle saves resources and prevents deterioration in the properties in the material and additive. A user can mix the material and additive at a precise ratio, thus preventing their chemical and physical properties from deteriorating. The additive storage container can be completely removed from the bottle body.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Inventor: Young-Kook Cho
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Patent number: 8413803Abstract: A multi-functional bottle contains two separate compartments, a first compartment for water or liquid storage, and a second compartment or holding chamber, for storage of a powdered formula. The doubled-walled holding chamber is comprised of a flexible, food-grade polymer. The holding chamber has a closed bottom-end, forming the bottle's base, and an open, sealable top-end for addition of the powdered formula, and for release of the powdered formula for mixing when so desired. Sealable top-end forms an airtight seal with an agitator cap. The agitator cap can easily be released by firmly pressing (depressing) the bottom-end of the holding chamber (and bottle), allowing the user to now mix the powdered formula with the water with a single hand.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventors: Randy Questad, Jason Questad
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Patent number: 8394439Abstract: This invention relates to containers that include at least one sub-container and to methods and/or systems for mixing first and second substances responsive to opening of the containers and the at least one sub-container that is included therein. The invention advantageously provides methods, systems, containers, sub-containers, seals and/or tethers that may be used in storing first and second substances in an unmixed state, until it is desired to mix the first and second substances just before utilization thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: EICES Research, Inc.Inventor: Dimitrios P. Karabinis
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Patent number: 8387785Abstract: An infant formula storage and dispensing assembly that attaches to a baby bottle. The assembly is made up of two parts. The top half having external threads to accept a baby bottle ring with nipple and including slots that form a chamber to store infant formula to be mixed with water stored in the baby bottle. The bottom half having internal threads allowing it to be screwed onto a baby bottle including also slots that align with the top half and allow above mentioned sealing or dispensing action. The two halves fit together by the bottom half sliding into the top half and being attached by a center located bolt and nut.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Inventor: Seth Kershaw Weissich
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Publication number: 20130037426Abstract: A container with multiple chambers and multiple openings has two bottles, the interior of each of which is formed with a chamber for holding a beverage. The chambers are not connected. Each of the chambers has an upper opening facing upward and a lower opening facing downward. Each of the upper openings has a top cover to close the corresponding upper opening. Each of the lower openings has a bottom cover to close the corresponding lower opening. The bottles can be connected and separated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Tzu-Yuan Shen
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Publication number: 20130037506Abstract: A container having an first chamber; a second chamber; an upper seal forming a lower portion of the upper chamber; a lower seal adjacent the upper seal, the lower seal forming an upper portion of the lower chamber; a plurality of upper seal apertures in the upper seal; and a plurality of lower seal apertures in the lower seal, the upper seal apertures and the lower seal apertures rotatable between an open position with the upper and lower seal apertures aligned and a closed position with the upper and lower seal apertures nonaligned.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventor: Matthew Wahlstrom
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Patent number: 8371461Abstract: A bottle assembly including a body portion having a dividing wall, a first chamber for holding a first liquid and a second chamber for holding a second liquid. The base portion of the bottle assembly includes a weight distribution mechanism for counterbalancing the first liquid against the second liquid. The weight distribution mechanism is a flexible member positioned between a first base portion of the first chamber and a second base portion of the second chamber, the flexible member slidingly engaging an inner surface of the base portion of the bottle assembly. When the first liquid is reduced, the first base portion of the first chamber is displaced in a first direction and the second base portion of the second chamber is displaced in a second direction, the first direction being opposite the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventor: Theodosios Kountotsis
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Patent number: 8371440Abstract: A multi-functional bottle contains two separate compartments, a first compartment for water or liquid storage, and a second compartment or holding chamber, for storage of a powdered formula. The holding chamber is comprised of both flexible, and rigid food-grade polymers. The holding chamber has a closed bottom-end, forming the bottle's base, and an open, re-sealable top-end for addition of the powdered formula, and for release of the powdered formula for mixing when so desired. Re-sealable top-end forms an airtight seal with an agitator cap. The agitator cap can easily be released by firmly pressing (depressing) the bottom-end of the holding chamber (and bottle), allowing the user to now mix the powdered formula with the water with a single hand.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Inventors: Randy Questad, Jason Questad
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Patent number: 8365960Abstract: A beverage container has a lower container section filled with a first liquid. Above the lower container section is an upper container section secured to the lip and groove of the lower section. The upper container section can hold a second different liquid than the first liquid. The upper section defines a mixing channel where openings to both the upper and lower container sections meet to allow the two liquids to mix prior to final dispensation.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: Fadi Kalaouze
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Patent number: 8365941Abstract: A hydration bottle is described, including a body having a top neck and a bottom neck disposed at either end of the body, the top neck, the bottom neck, and the body being formed from a continuous mold of material, the top neck and the bottom neck having threads configured to engage thread channels, a top closure having a thread channel disposed about an inner surface of the top closure and configured to engage the threads disposed about the top neck, the top closure also having a nozzle shaft and a nozzle well configured to receive a nozzle, and a bottom closure having another thread channel configured to engage another thread about the bottom neck, the bottom closure having a groove configured to receive a gasket, the groove and the gasket being configured to provide a seal between the bottom closure and the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Inventor: David James Mayer
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Publication number: 20130026124Abstract: A container capable of accommodating multiple substances includes a bottle, a tube and a scraping member. The bottle has a chamber. The bottle further comprises a bottom and an opening portion at two ends thereof. The opening portion communicates with the chamber. The tube is disposed in the chamber of the bottle and has a positioning end and an opening. The positioning end is detachably coupled with the opening portion of the bottle, and the opening of the tube is detachably coupled with the bottom of the bottle. The scraping member is extended into the tube in the bottle and has a scraping portion abutting against an inner face of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventor: Kuo Cheng Wu
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Publication number: 20130001111Abstract: A drinking bottle (100) having at east one liquid reservoir (120, 140), at least one replaceable substrate ampoule (200) and means for breaking a liquid proof seal (206) between the substrate ampoule (200) and the liquid reservoir. The substrate ampoule (200) comprises a drinking tube (210) with a distal drinking nipple (211), where the drinking tube (210) is disposed axially displaceable in relation to the ampoule (200) between an inner position where liquid cannot flow from the liquid reservoir (120, 140) to the interior of the drinking tube (210), and an outer position where liquid can flow from the liquid reservoir (120, 140) to the interior of the drinking tube (210). The drinking bottle (100) makes t possible to bring along several substrate ampoules (200) with various contents that can be mixed with liquid from the liquid reservoir (120, 140). The bottle can also provide doses of liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2010Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventor: Stian Valentin Knutsen
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Publication number: 20120318766Abstract: A multi-functional bottle contains two separate compartments, a first compartment for water or liquid storage, and a second compartment or holding chamber, for storage of a powdered formula. The holding chamber is comprised of both flexible, and rigid food-grade polymers. The holding chamber has a closed bottom-end, forming the bottle's base, and an open, re-sealable top-end for addition of the powdered formula, and for release of the powdered formula for mixing when so desired. Re-sealable top-end forms an airtight seal with an agitator cap. The agitator cap can easily be released by firmly pressing (depressing) the bottom-end of the holding chamber (and bottle), allowing the user to now mix the powdered formula with the water with a single hand.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Inventors: Randy Questad, Jason Questad