Abstract: The present invention provides a beverage container having a plurality of compartments so that each compartment may hold a separate beverage or the same beverage, thus providing a consumer to select for consumption the beverage in one of the compartments and preserve the temperature of the beverage in the other compartment for later selection. The compartments may be configured in a vertically separated embodiment or a horizontally separated embodiment. The invention further provides a compartmentalized travel container for prolonged and selective consumption of liquids in order to facilitate heat or cold retention.

Abstract: A multi-chambered container assembly including a two-piece adapter having a base and a hollow member that cooperate to open and close a passage between a first chamber provided by a bottle and a second chamber formed in the hollow member. The base defines a first opening and has a substantially semi-spherical concave wall surrounding the first opening, and the hollow member includes a substantially semi-spherical convex wall that pivotably (slidably) fits within the concave wall of the base. The hollow member is snap-coupled to the base using a pair of pins and a pair of cam grooves that facilitate movement of the hollow member between a closed (first) position and an open (second) position. The base can be integrally formed onto the bottle to provide a two-piece multi-chambered container.

Abstract: An item is stored by placing the item within an opaque sleeve with opposed open ends and inserting into each of the open ends a bottle holding a consumable liquid. The bottles fit snug within the sleeve and each bottle is independently removable from the sleeve and reinsertable therein.

Abstract: The invention discloses a container made of a transparent material. The container is of the type comprising, in one wall, a reserve into which is fixed a hollow sealed insert (4) containing a fluid in which particles can move. The container is characterized in that the insert (4) comprises a body (13) in the form of a dish intended to hold said fluid and a blanking plate (15) provided on the front face of the body (13), which extends beyond this face, forming an annular region (16) around the body (13), in that the reserve has a complementary shape to the insert (4), and in that the rear face (17) of this annular region (16) constitutes the region via which the insert (4) is fixed by bonding into the reserve. The invention can be used in bottles that have an insert.

Abstract: A beverage bottle is provided, with a sidewall detail representing a gemstone, in which the gemstone representation is carried by and secured to the sidewall of the bottle, either directly on the surface thereof, or in a recess thereof, with or without a setting, with the gemstone representation preferably having a plurality of facets for reflecting light outwardly of the gemstone and thereby suggesting a quality product in the bottle.

Abstract: A packaging system comprises a container including at least two compartments, and at least one opening in communication with at least one of the at least two compartments; a common wall or a septum dividing each of the at least two compartments, the common wall or septum being adapted for rupturing to enable the contents of each of the at least two compartments to be mixed together within the container; and a rupture mechanism operatively engaged with the common wall and actuable by a user, the rupture mechanism being adapted for rupturing the common wall or septum upon actuation by a user.

Abstract: A bubble-blowing apparatus is constructed to include a fluid container holding a bubble fluid, an applicator for picking up the bubble fluid for blowing bubbles, and an attachment detachably mounted on the front side of the fluid container, the attachment having a toy, for example, a maze, picture puzzle, etc., provided at the front side thereof.

Abstract: A one-piece integrally molded container includes a finish having a deck and a pair of outlet openings surrounded by associated annular walls. A peripheral ring extends upwardly from the deck, and has a radial lip that helps retain the container in the mold tooling during the forming operation. The finish has a radial bead over which a bead on the inside diameter of a closure skirt snaps to secure the closure to the container. Annular walls on the closure surrounding the closure dispensing openings are received in plug sealing engagement within the annular walls surrounding the outlet openings on the container finish deck.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for associating a supplement compartment with a liquid container, wherein the supplement may be a vitamin, mineral, analgesic, antibiotic or other medicine, flavor or color additive or nutritional in nature, and may be readily accessible and retrievable for use with the liquid such as water or other beverage. The compartment may be nested atop a cap that covers the dispenser of the container or may be otherwise associated with the container in a secure but temporary and accessible manner.

Abstract: A multi-compartment bottle is provided, the bottle comprising a body defining a plurality of compartments, with each compartment being adapted to contain an amount of a liquid. A neck finish, integral with the body, has an outer surface which defines an opening for and in communication with each respective compartment. Each opening is adapted to allow dispensing of the respective liquid therethrough. The outer surface of the neck finish defines a groove configured to discretely separate the openings such that the groove prevents liquid dispensed from one opening from entering another opening. The openings are further arranged so as to collectively define a substantially circular outer periphery for the neck finish. A closure system for the bottle comprises a plug for and configured to be separably engageable with each respective opening.

Abstract: A collapsible cup with vented pocket comprises a base member for supporting the apparatus. A plurality of telescoping components form a fluid-tight seal by friction fitting the plurality of telescoping components together. An outermost telescoping component is attached to the base member to form an impervious junction between the base member and the outermost telescoping component. A vented pocket is attached to an innermost telescoping component. The innermost telescoping component is the final component of the plurality of telescoping components.

Abstract: A candy product comprises a plastic housing which defines upper and lower chambers. A candy holder retains a piece of hard candy and can be placed in the lower chamber of the housing to close the chamber. A compressible bottle is retained within the upper chamber and is accessible to a user through openings in the side walls. The bottle includes a nipple which extends through the top of the housing. In use, the candy is removed from the lower chamber, the housing is inverted, and pressure is applied to the bottle to expel the flavored liquid onto the candy.

Abstract: A bottle adapter includes a connector having a containment region for holding a composition and an internal threaded portion that engages threads on a bottle neck and has an opening in fluid communication with the containment region. An upper end of the connector has an aperture that is in fluid communication with the containment region. The adapter also includes a first seal for sealing an opening in the threaded portion and a second seal for sealing the aperture. In use a removal of the first seal permits fluid communication between the containment region and fluid in the bottle, permitting the formation of a mixture. A removal of the second seal permits the mixture to be dispensed. Methods for storing a composition for subsequent mixing with a fluid and for delivering a mixture of a composition and a fluid are also addressed.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method and an apparatus for a food container which includes an inner member (which can be a cup or a bottle) for holding a particulate food; an outer member (which can be a second cup or a second bottle) adapted to receive the inner member, with a space between the inner and the outer members, for a liquid food; where the inner member interlocks with the outer member and openings are provided for the discharge of the liquid food; and the particulate food and the liquid food can be consumed simultaneously by tilting the container towards the mouth of the user to discharge or withdraw particulate food from the inner member and liquid food from the outer member through the aperture.

Abstract: A catheter movement control device is provided which allows forward, extending movement of the catheter tube contained within a flexible package to the exterior thereof as required during insertion. The method of use includes moving the catheter tube through the control device to exit the catheter package where it is inserted into the urethra. If resistance is encountered during insertion a stop member firmly engages the catheter tube to prevent rearward movement of the catheter tube under normal urging.

Abstract: A multi-compartment bottle is provided, the bottle comprising a body defining a plurality of compartments, with each compartment being adapted to contain an amount of a liquid. A neck finish, integral with the body, has an outer surface which defines an opening for and in communication with each respective compartment. Each opening is adapted to allow dispensing of the respective liquid therethrough. The outer surface of the neck finish defines a groove configured to discretely separate the openings such that the groove prevents liquid dispensed from one opening from entering another opening. The openings are further arranged so as to collectively define a substantially circular outer periphery for the neck finish. A closure system for the bottle comprises a plug for and configured to be separably engageable with each respective opening.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a dual-chamber plastic container in an injection/extrusion/blow-molding operation, in which a container finish is first injection molded. The finish mold tooling is then moved axially upwardly as plastic continues to be extruded through extrusion tooling in which an orifice bushing surrounds a mandrel tip. The mandrel tip has a passage through which plastic is extruded to form a wall that divides the extruded tube into separate chambers. Blow molds are brought in from both sides to capture the extruded tube, and air is blown through a passage in the finish mold tooling to blow the tube chambers to the confines of the mold.

Abstract: A beverage container having a baffle system which may be inserted into the container for reducing the splashing sound caused by sloshing within the container. The baffle system of the present invention includes an elongate tubular core having a longitudinal axis. A plurality of deformable fins are attached to the tubular core in spaced apart relation along the longitudinal axis of the core. Each fin extends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core. Each fin has a generally disc shape and includes radial slits through the fin to allow water to pass between the slits within the bottle. The central core is hollow and may be used as a straw for drawing liquid from the container by a user.

Abstract: A dual container having an outer container with an inner container aligned centrally within the outer container with the base of the inner container retained by the base of the outer container, each container having a separate access port.

Abstract: A multi-chamber bottle that can be made by a blowing process for separately holding different products, requiring only a single closure. The bottle may, for example, have two chambers with openings which are disposed inside the neck of the bottle. One of the opening is disposed coaxially with the neck. This allows a closure to be screwed or snapped onto the neck that is provided with a thread or a snap bead. In the process, the attachment penetrates the opening in a sealing manner. This creates two channels, which lead from the chambers to the outlet openings. The outlet openings can be closed with a cap.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. The second container is adapted to accommodated one or more contact lens accessory items in a side-by-side relationship. The contact lens accessory items are preferably selected from the group consisting of a contact lens holder, a supply of enzyme tablets and an information pamphlet.

Abstract: A beverage cup having a detachable saliva reservoir so that a user may enjoy a beverage and smokeless tobacco products simultaneously. The cup has a saliva conduit running from its upper extremity down to a saliva reservoir which screws on the bottom. The upper portion of the conduit is formed into a mouthpiece which allows the user to easily deposit the saliva without the risk of it contaminating the contents of the cup. The beverage within the cup and the saliva reservoir are separated by an internal bulkhead. Cleaning is facilitated by the fact that the reservoir screws off the bottom. Both the cup and the reservoir can then be placed in a dishwasher or washed by hand.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method and an apparatus for a food container which includes an inner member (which can be a cup or a bottle) for holding a particulate food; an outer member (which can be a second cup or a second bottle) adapted to receive the inner member, with a space between the inner and the outer members, for a liquid food; where the inner member interlocks with the outer member and openings are provided for the discharge of the liquid food; and the particulate food and the liquid food can be consumed simultaneously by tilting the container towards the mouth of the user to discharge or withdraw particulate food from the inner member and liquid food from the outer member through the aperture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cap for a packing-bottle capable of packing other auxiliary internal medicine than a liquid medicine. The cap can accommodate a capsule, a tablet, a granular medicine and a powdered medicine, and the cap has a structure easy to use and treat. The cap includes an extension part on an upper circumference of a main cap that is coupled with a bottle finish of the packing-bottle containing the liquid medicine, and a cover formed on the extension part. An inside space of the cover and the extension part defines an accommodating part for accommodating the auxiliary internal medicine. Here, the accommodating part is separately provided from the main cap, and may be disposed on an auxiliary cap that is detachably coupled with the main cap. The auxiliary cap includes a skirt part forcedly fit to the main cap, an extension part formed on the skirt part, and a cover coupled to the extension part.

Abstract: A straw accessible compartmented container is provided which consists of a beverage container having a plurality of compartments, each outer compartment individually accessed by drinking straws contained within concave bowl shaped depressions located in container shoulder portions. The bowl shaped depressions have centrally located apertures to receive the drinking straws. The drinking straws have corrugated middle portions that are located adjacent to and are larger in diameter than the apertures so that the drinking straws are anchored within the bowl shaped depressions and can pop outward when a depression covering cap is opened.

Abstract: A hand-held container for predissolving a detergent composition includes a housing and an aperture cover. The housing contains a predetermined amount of a detergent composition and a solvent, and includes a dispensing passage. The dispensing passage includes a distal end and a flow restriction portion at the distal end. The flow restriction portion includes at least one aperture. The aperture cover includes an aperture plug corresponding to each aperture. When the aperture cover covers the distal end, each aperture plug passes substantially through one aperture.

Abstract: An apparatus for containing pills includes a cylindrically shaped portion that is adapted for attachment by the use of an adhesive to the underside of a cap for a prescription bottle and, once attached, for insertion into the prescription bottle. The cylindrically shaped portion includes an upper end and an opposite bottom end. The upper-end is attached to the cap and it includes the adhesive that is exposed by peeling off a protective covering and then applying the upper end to the cap. The upper end may include a first half of a hook and loop fastener with a second half of a hook and loop fastener attached to the inside of the cap to permit detachably attaching the upper end to the cap.

Abstract: A dispensing container includes container walls formed from a stiff deformable material to define a shell enclosing a chamber. A small dispensing opening provides access to the chamber. Optionally, the container has a separate fill opening. A protective cap covers the dispensing opening. Optionally, the cap forms an air pocket over the dispensing opening. In use, the cap is ruptured by tearing the cap or by applying pressure to the cap to burst the air pocket. The container may additionally include a thin film between the cap and the dispensing opening to prevent leakage when the cap is ruptured. The thin film is ruptured by applying pressure to the container contents by squeezing the container. Alternatively, a tooth is disposed between the cap and the film such that displacement of the cap causes the tooth to rupture the film.

Abstract: A multi-compartmented container with flexible material simple opening means so that a seal is peeled back from a container compartment opening to allow drinker access to a beverage contained within the container compartment while another container compartment remains sealed.

Abstract: A thermos device for holding two insulated food or drink products. The thermos device includes a generally tubular body having a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. Each of the first and second ends has an opening extending therein. Each of a pair of annular lips is integrally coupled to and extends away from an edge of each of the openings. Each of the lips has a threaded external surface. An intermediate wall is positioned between the first and second ends such that a pair of compartments is defined. Each of a pair of covers selectively closes the openings in the tubular body. Each of the covers is adapted for threadably engaging one of the lips. A first cup is positionable over a first of the covers and frictionally engages the first cover. A second cup is positionable over a second of the covers. The second cup has a diameter generally equal to a diameter of the tubular body and is adapted for frictionally engaging the peripheral wall.

Abstract: A beverage container volume is exposed to magnetic fields associated with a permanent magnet. A beverage container volume is exposed to a permanent magnet incorporated into a beverage container cap, bottom, collar, holder or overlayer.

Abstract: In a process for making a multi-chambered container that is lightweight, relatively inexpensive to produce, and that requires less external reinforcement against flexure than conventional multi-chambered containers do, a parison is heated and inflated to form the container. Further, first and second pinched-in areas are fashioned in the sidewall of the container. The first pinched-in area includes first and second wall portions that extend inwardly toward an interior of the main body of the container, and a first end wall portion connecting the first and second wall portions. The second pinched-in area includes third and fourth wall portions that extend inwardly toward an interior of the main body, and a second end wall portion connecting the third and fourth wall portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tablet package that contains a predetermined number of tablet(s) and a predetermined quantity of liquid. The liquid in such tablet package is stored within a reservoir and is seperated from the tablet(s). The tablet(s) in such package is stored within a sealed compartment located in a closure member (e.g. a screw cap), which functions to close the reservoir and retains the liquid within the reservoir prior to use of the tablet package. The sealed compartment for storing the tablet(s) preferably has a breakable sheet through which the tablet(s) can be ejected. More preferably, the container has separating means (e.g. a grill member) located between the breakable sheet and the reservoir to prevent the tablet(s) from entering the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rechargeable dispenser including a cap removably connected to a bottle having an upwardly extending flange. The cap is provided with at least one reservoir to be compromised by the spout of the bottle to release chemical concentrate in the bottle for charging the rechargeable dispenser when mixed with a diluent such as water within the bottle.

Abstract: A bottle for beverages (FIG. 1) has a body (1), in which base (4) there is, from the bottom end, a deep recess (5) creating in the base (4) of the body (1) the double coating (6) surrounding the recess (5). The recess (5) at its inlet is equipped with a catch (7). Inside the recess (5) there is placed at least one dispensable cup (K) caught by its molded rim (8) just behind the catch (7) of the recess (5). In the double coating (6) of the base (4) of the body (1), from its bottom end, there are two opposite to each other thumb notches (10) with widths enabling the taking the cup (K) off from the recess (5). In the type of the bottle according to the invention (FIG. 2) the base (14) of the body (11) is shaped in the manner that it forms the double coating (15) and the bottle's chamber (17), where the said bottle's chamber (17) has the shape of the cup (K). Between the outer wall (18) of the double coating (15) and the lateral surface of the bottle's chamber (17) there is the recess (16).

Abstract: A device for maintaining ingredients separately within a bottle container of the type having a removable container cap has a sub-container body formed with squeezable plastic outer walls and inner divider walls forming multiple compartments having respective orifices for dispensing the ingredients contained therein. Each compartment can be separately opened (by removing a sealing element) and its ingredient can be dispensed into the container by squeezing. A can container having a fixed can top and pull tab, has a one or more sub-container vessels held in exterior well(s) recessed in the surface of the container top, and held in place by and protected by the pull tab. When the pull tab is removed and the tab opening is exposed, the sub-container vessel(s) can be removed from the exterior well(s) to dispense their separate ingredients into the container.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. The second container is adapted to accommodated one or more contact lens accessory items in a side-by-side relationship. The contact lens accessory items are preferably selected from the group consisting of a contact lens holder, a supply of enzyme tablets and an information pamphlet.

Abstract: An ensemble of discrete containers wherein each of the containers is spiral wound along a common axis, so as to provide a symmetrical geometric form or ensemble comprising a novelty item, a toy or packaging ensemble for related products/materials. In one of the preferred embodiments of the invention, the containers comprise an ensemble of beverage bottles wherein the open end of the necks of each container of the ensemble is provided with a separate closure. The individual containers of the ensemble are, thus, entwined about one another so as to provide the requisite degree of torsional engagement of each other to hold the resulting ensemble together. The discrete containers of the ensemble can be further provided with releasable, interlocking features (e.g. mating pairs of male and female surface features), to further engage and maintain the contiguous containers of the ensemble within a unitary configuration.

Abstract: A beverage bottle with a twist of cap that includes a cap twisting structure molded into a bottom bottle surface thereof that is sized and shaped to gripping hold the twist off cap of another identical bottle. A peel off cover member is positioned over the cap twisting structure to protect it from contamination until it is used.

Abstract: A container, cartridge and method for holding, dispensing and mixing a fluid material comprised of at least two component fluids in an aseptic manner. A cartridge includes a cartridge body for holding one component fluid and having first and second ends. A seal is affixed to the first end of the cartridge body and a movable portion is sealed to the second end of the cartridge body. A movable member is fully disposed within the cartridge body and aseptically sealed between the first and second ends. The movable member may be moved in response to movement of the movable portion at the second end such that the movable member breaks the seal and the fluid material is thereby dispensed from the first end. This allows a fluid component, such as a concentrate, to be readily mixed with another fluid, such as water, under aseptic conditions and immediately contained within an aseptic environment of the container.

Abstract: A container made up of a container and the corresponding cover for keeping a liquid or solid consumer product, such as a cosmetic product, a personal care product, a medical product, a household product or the like, tightly sealed, while simultaneously making the fragrance of this product available to the outside. The container or the cover has a chamber suitable to receive a fragranced insert, and the chamber has at least one perforation through which the fragranced insert is at least partially exposed to the outside and the chamber has a seal separating the fragranced insert from the inside of the container.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising first and second containers for holding contact lens care compositions and contact lens cases, respectively. The first container defines a chamber adapted to hold contact lens care composition and has an outlet. The second container defines a compartment and is adapted to be removably secured to the first container such that the second container extends outwardly away from the first container with the second container removably secured to the first container. A closure assembly is preferably provided and is coupled to the outlet of the first container. The closure assembly includes a passageway in fluid communication with the outlet and is adapted to provide for egress of the contact lens care composition from the chamber. A cap member is adapted to be moved between an open position in which the passageway is open and a closed position in which the passageway is closed.

Abstract: The present invention is an orifice reducer for a two or more compartment container having a single neck finish. The reducer comprises a plate having two or more apertures, an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer edge. The two or more apertures are positioned to align with the two or more compartments of the container. The apertures may be of different sizes to allow for the proper dispensing of the different phases of product contained within each compartment of the container.

Abstract: A stopper including a collection receptacle, characterized in that the stopper is provided with a valve that permits flow of sediments into said collection receptacle, wherein the valve may be closed to substantially trap the sediments in the collection receptacle and obstruct flow therefrom.

Abstract: An outer container having a container insert therein for holding a predetermined volume of material. The outer container includes a container bottom having a periphery and a container wall extending generally upwardly to define an interior container portion of predetermined volume sized to accommodate the container insert. The container wall includes a neck portion complementarily sized to accommodate the exterior surface of the container insert. The container insert includes a bottom having a periphery and a wall extending generally upwardly to define an interior portion of predetermined volume for holding the material. The insert wall-includes a vent which allows air to pass from the interior container portion to the atmosphere when the container insert is positioned therein. For assembly, the outer container is maintained at a temperature greater than the container insert and the container insert is positioned therein.

Abstract: Dual purpose water bottle with a water bottle having a cylindrical shape and having a perpendicularly disposed dividing wall roughly half way down the cylindrical shape and having a threaded opening on each end of the cylindrical shape, one the end receiving a closure that includes a openable and re sealable drinking spout, the opposite the end having a roller ball drinking mechanism ideal for dogs and other pets, and the roller ball drinking mechanism having an outer sleeve that when turned clockwise causes a water tight seal between said roller ball and said outer sleeve, and when turned counter clockwise allows the roller ball to spin freely and to release water in a controlled fashion.

Abstract: A preform (9) made of thermoplastic material and including a body (11) provided with an at least partially longitudinally extending inner partition (10). The preform is used for molding and particularly blow molding or stretch-blow molding a container with a body having opposed portions defining hollow recesses with inwardly-directed convex surfaces, said portions being spaced apart by said inner partition. In a straight cross-sectional view, the body (11) has a non-circular outline with two opposed portions (a, b) separated by a minimum distance (d1) that is smaller than the distances between the other pairs of opposed portions of said outline. The inner partition (10) extends between said two opposed portions (a, b), and said distance (d1) is such that, relative to the periphery of the body (11) of the preform, during molding, the inner partition (10) is transversely stretched at a rate equal to that at which the body (11) is transversely or peripherally stretched.

Abstract: A closure (20) for sealing a micro-organism container (50) is disclosed. The closure (20) includes a resilient seal (24) for sealing the container (50), a passageway (26) extending through the seal (24), or filter media (28) extending across the passageway (26) integrally molded to the seal (24) for allowing sterile gas exchange therethrough. A method of making a flask closure (20) is also disclosed. The method includes molding a sealing member (24) having a port (26) extending therethrough while simultaneously sealing a peripheral edge (31) of a filter media (28) within the passageway (26).

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a container having first and second hollow chambers attached to a top. The first chamber has a helical surface that can be placed adjacent to a corresponding helical surface of the second chamber. The top can include a pair of apertures for receiving a straw such that one aperture resides above each chamber. A straw can be placed into one of the apertures when one desires to drink from the container. The drinking container can further include an attachment device for better attaching the helical chambers.

Abstract: A two-chamber container including an integrally injection-molded main body having an upward opened inner chamber and an downward opened outer chamber surrounding or below the inner chamber. The inner chamber has a first annular flange vertically upward extending along an outer periphery of its opening. The upward opening of the inner chamber may be selectively closed with an upper cover. The upper cover may be differently designed for the two-chamber container to provide different usage depending on actual need. But the upper cover always includes a second annular flange vertically downward extending along an inner periphery thereof, such that the second annular flange is tightly fitted in the first annular flange when the upper cover is closed into the upward opening of the inner chamber of the main body. A bottom plate is plastically welded to the downward opening of the outer chamber, so that a dual-liquid and floating ornaments may be contained in the outer chamber for display and decoration purpose.