Abstract: Disclosed is a candy storage and dispenser device. A multi-compartment dispensing device offers a unique device for storing and dispensing candy. Accordingly, multiple types and/or colors of candy may be contained in a transparent housing to create a very colorful presentation. Any number of candy types, including powdered, beads, pellets and the like, may be stored and dispensed with the multi-compartment device. The compartments are joined by a series of apertures which may, or may not, be regulated by a movable barricade. Then, when desired, the multiple candies are dispensed through the series of compartment apertures and a dispensing aperture. One version comprises a flute-shaped device having an operational mouthpiece.

Abstract: A receptacle having a plurality of interconnected chambers arranged to permit multiple process steps or processes to be performed independently or simultaneously. The receptacles are manufactured to separate liquid from dried reagents and to maintain the stability of the dried reagents. An immiscible liquid, such as an oil, is included to control loading of process materials, facilitate mixing and reconstitution of dried reagents, limit evaporation, control heating of reaction materials, concentrate solid support materials to prevent clogging of fluid connections, provide minimum volumes for fluid transfers, and to prevent process materials from sticking to chamber surfaces. The receptacles can be adapted for use in systems having a processing instrument that includes an actuator system for selectively moving fluid substances between chambers and a detector. The actuator system can be arranged to concentrate an analyte present in a sample.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-functional container. The container is adapted to keep contents separated until combined. The container has an outer rim and an inner rim, a pocket between the outer and inner rims, and the inner rim is adapted to translate downward below the outer rim to dispense one content on top of other contents in the container. A method for storing contents separate from each other until combined is also provided. The method includes supporting the container by the base and pressing the bottom of the container downward toward the base to combine the contents.

Abstract: A salad container having a container body with an open top, an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a cavity, the cavity divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a selective barrier cooperatively configured to rest on the interior surface of the body to selectively exclude relatively large ingredients such as salad roughage from entry into the lower chamber and to provide passage therethrough of relatively small food ingredients, such as granular ingredients including, for example, ground pepper and/or such as liquids, including, for example, salad dressing, into and out of the lower chamber.

Abstract: The invention provides a drink mixing cup for fluids comprising an outer chamber having an outer rim disposed at its top and a chamber disposed inside the outer chamber having an inner rim disposed below the outer rim by an amount selected to optimize mixing fluids poured from said chambers when drunk by humans. The design allows for nesting of cups and thermal insulation of the inner chamber. An advantageous method of delivering mixed drinks to patrons can be obtained using one or more cups having an outer chamber and an inner chamber and having a space below the inner chamber disposed inside said outer chamber and a tray having mandrels having a shape corresponding to the space below the inner chamber, whereby the cups can be mounted on the mandrels and prevented from sliding off the tray when tipped.

Abstract: A container designed for use as a disposable processing unit in a centrifuge includes first and second chambers connected by a bridge that allows transfer of fluid between the chambers. One of the chambers has a sloped floor that directs fluids to a smaller bottom portion for providing greater depth in the collected fluids. The container also includes cam surfaces that facilitate insertion of the container in a centrifuge in the desired orientation. As well, a key may be provided to ensure that the container is used in the correct centrifuge.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for providing easier, more ergonomic access to parts stored in a shipping container to be used in a manufacturing environment. Shipping containers having trays with packaging cells for containing production parts may be accessed by a person whose responsibility it is to remove the parts from the container for use on an assembly line, for example. By enabling the trays containing packaging cells to be moved forward as parts are removed from the container, the person's job is rendered easier to access parts that would have otherwise remained at the rear of the container. In a preferred embodiment, the packaging cells or packs are arranged to slidably move closer to the person removing the parts.

Abstract: A travel mug that protects the user from beverage leaks has an outer sidewall with a top rim that defines an open mouth from which a beverage can be consumed, an inner sidewall having an open top end for receiving a lid for closing the open top end, and a fluid reservoir between the outer sidewall and the inner sidewall, the fluid reservoir having a bottom surface that is spaced beneath the open top end of the inner sidewall.

Abstract: A salad container having a container body with an open top, an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a cavity, the cavity divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a selective barrier cooperatively configured to rest on the interior surface of the body to selectively exclude relatively large ingredients such as salad roughage from entry into the lower chamber and to provide passage therethrough of relatively small food ingredients, such as granular ingredients including, for example, ground pepper and/or such as liquids, including, for example, salad dressing, into and out of the lower chamber.

Abstract: An environmentally safe concrete washout container employs one longitudinally extending side wall unit located on each side of the container. The side wall units assist in defining the space within the container for the collection of concrete waste, including concrete fluid washout material. Each side wall unit has an exterior wall and an interior wall, the walls forming a longitudinally extending open area. The internal walls have slotted openings at their upper and lower ends. Instead of spilling over the edge of the container, concrete fluid washout material which reaches a certain height within the space in the container flows through the upper slotted openings of the internal walls and then down into and through the open areas between the exterior and interior walls of the side wall units. The concrete fluid washout then flows through the lower slotted openings into an enclosed space or cofferdam, where it may be drained or pumped out of the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-compartment storage and mixing container that allows for separately storing two or more components and for mixing the components in the same container when desired by the user. The container comprises an outer container and an inner assembly including a plunger assembly that comprises a stem and a plurality of spaced apart partitions mounted perpendicularly thereon. The inner assembly is transformable from a first storage position, where two or more separated sealed compartments defined within the container volume, to a second mixing position, where there is free communication between all portions within the container volume.

Abstract: A cup assembly includes a cup (10) and a lid (20) to define therebetween a first passage and a second passage to allow a liquid cooling compartment between the lid (20) and the cup (10) to be filled with liquid contained in the cup when the first passage is clear and the second passage is blocked and the liquid in the liquid cooling compartment is able to flow out of an outlet (23) in communication with the liquid cooling compartment when the second passage is clear and the first passage is blocked.

Abstract: A vehicle-use fuel supply device includes a fuel tank, a support base body, a reservoir cup which is mounted on the support base body and mounts a fuel pump, a case portion which incorporates a high-pressure filter, and a discharge pipe which is mounted on the case portion and discharges the fuel discharged from the case portion to the outside. The reservoir cup is provided with a first opening portion which allows the fuel to flow into the reservoir cup and to be stored in the reservoir cup, a second opening portion which allows the stored fuel to flow out to the strainer, and a bottomed vessel having a cutout portion in a portion thereof and mounted on the reservoir cup in a state that the vessel covers the second opening portion.

Abstract: A molded plastic mixing station housing for mixing water and chemical for car wash applications comprises a generally right hexahedron having a deep top recess which visually divides the housing into parallel spaced apart towers. A cylindrical mixing reservoir is recessed into the front of the housing such that a Hyrominder can be mounted in the top recess to overlie the open top of the mixing reservoir. A stand-off welt wraps around the entire housing just below the vertical center line to provide a stand-off feature for both wall mounting as well as the mounting of a control panel on one of the side surfaces of the housing. Mounting bracket slots are provided in the four upper corners of the housing for both wall mounting and control panel mounting. A deep recess runs down the back side to provide space for an overflow tube. The housing is preferably rotocast from high density polyethylene and may be color coded to match with the supply for a particular chemical.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vapor or liquid phase reagent dispensing apparatus comprising: a vessel which comprises a removable top wall member, a sidewall member and a bottom wall member configured to form an internal vessel compartment to hold a source chemical up to a fill level and to additionally define an inner gas volume above the fill level; said sidewall member having a protuberance that extends into the internal vessel compartment adjacent to the top wall member; said top wall member and said sidewall member having opposing flat surfaces, wherein the opposing flat surfaces are optionally in contact with one another; fastening means for securing said top wall member to said sidewall member through the opposing flat surfaces that are optionally in contact with one another; said top wall member and said protuberance having opposing flat surfaces, wherein the opposing flat surfaces are not in contact with one another and at least a portion of the opposing flat surfaces are hardened; and a metal seal

Abstract: The invention includes a container secured to a canteen body forming a bowl, with the container being selectively movable between a position in which water will flow and another position in which water will not flow from the container. Moving the container thereby allows water to fill the attached bowl for consumption by a pet. In one example of the invention, an additional dish is attached to the main dish body, with the additional dish being removable and useful as a flying disk.

Abstract: An infusion vessel has a vessel body having an internal cavity to serve as an infusion medium space, a cylindrical discharge mouth continuing from a lower portion of the vessel body, a medicine chamber disposed in the discharge mouth and kept airtight against ambient air, and a separator intervening between the infusion medium space and the medicine chamber so as to keep the space in a liquid-tight state against the holder. The separator is subject to displacement, rotation or deformation such as to bring the infusion medium space into communication with the medicine chamber, so that the infusion vessel can be made ready for use by conducting a simple operation to mix the medicine with the infusion medium that have been separated from each other within the vessel during its normal state before use.

Abstract: A container includes a chamber for containing fluid. At least one sensor is disposed within the chamber for sensing a property of fluid in the container. A unit that receives a signal from the sensor communicates with a device that displays the property of the fluid in the container. The container may include first and second chambers. A first sensor is disposed within the first chamber. The first sensor is in contact with fluid in the first chamber. The first sensor senses a volume of fluid in the first chamber. A second sensor is disposed within the second chamber. The second sensor is in contact with fluid in the second chamber. The second sensor senses a volume of fluid in the second chamber. A diverter may direct fluid from an inlet to a bottom portion of the chamber and prevents the fluid from contacting the sensor. A releasable device may prevent fluid from flowing from the first chamber to the second chamber.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a dispenser of cleaning substance, the dispenser comprises: a container for storing the cleaning substance apart of the content of a bucket; conveying mechanism for conveying the substance form the container into the bucket; and an attaching mechanism, for attaching the conveying mechanism and/or the cleaning substance container to the bucket. According to one embodiment of the invention, the cleaning substance container is embedded within the bucket. According to another embodiment of the invention, the cleaning substance container is a separate entity from the bucket. The conveying mechanism may be adapted to convey liquid, solid objects (such as tablets), gas, and so on. Accordingly the cleaning substance may be in the form of liquid, solid objects (such as tablets), gas, and so on.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition which can permit a sparingly water-soluble drug substance to be solubilized or dispersed in a pharmaceutically allowable liquid medium (e.g., fat emulsion, etc.), characterized in that said pharmaceutical composition contains (a) a base (e.g., polyethylene glycol, etc.), (b) a sparingly water-soluble drug substance and (c) a fatty acid or its pharmaceutically allowable salt. The pharmaceutical composition can be mixed with a pharmaceutically allowable liquid medium to produce a pharmaceutical preparation for administration, such as an injectable solution, etc., wherein mixing can be performed for a shortened period of time and the sparingly water-soluble drug substance can be uniformly solubilized or dispersed in a liquid medium.

Abstract: The lid is used to cover a utility box which houses a meter such as a water meter. The lid is compression molded from a plastic material such as medium density polyethylene, and has a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface. In one embodiment, a plurality of generally parallel spaced apart recesses are formed in the lower surface. The recesses are spaced inward of the outer edges of the lid. The area of the lower surface of the lid is greater than the total area of the recesses in the plane of the lower surface. In another embodiment, an opening leading to a cavity is formed in the edge of the lid with a press fit passage for receiving a transponder device.

Abstract: The claimed invention is a novel container system that adds utility and convenience for the consumer “on-the-go”. The container system claimed includes a main tray member that holds food product (e.g. carrots), and lid member that is configured so that, when it is inverted, it acts as a secondary tray member that holds food product (e.g. condiment) and is further attachable to the rim of the tray member via an interference fit or snap-fit grip fit. The resulting utility is that the consumer is able to hold the main tray member with one hand or have held the main tray member (e.g. in a recess in an automobile consol) and access the contents of both trays with a free hand.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method to clean and dry a personal hygiene device, such as a razor, tweezers, a comb, a toothbrush or other dental apparatuses, such as a dental pick. Typically, the system includes dryer generally coupled to a curved-wall chamber. The dryer generally includes a housing coupled to a duct, which, in turn is coupled to the curved-wall chamber. The housing includes a fan for pulling intake air into a housing via an air-intake. The housing further may include a heating element for heating air before entry into the curved-wall chamber. Thus, a personal hygiene device placed into a curved-wall chamber having a cleaning fluid can advantageously be cleaned and dried via circulating heated air and fluid within the curved-wall chamber under the circulation force of air provided by the fan.

Abstract: A pressure differential discharge system is provided for use with a shipping container. The pressure differential discharge system includes a manifold having a mock hatch configured for attachment about a manhole of the shipping container; a mating plate attached to the mock hatch and defining a valve aperture therethrough, the mating plate shaped complementary to the spillbox, wherein the mating plate and spillbox mate, the valve of the spillbox extending through the valve aperture of the mating plate for discharge of the shipping container.

Abstract: A disposable support for containers for treating biological samples in cytocentrifuges, that comprise a vertical flat supporting base with a protruding wall that supports at least one funnel connected in a lower region to a corresponding horizontal connection channel, the support being composed of a single element made of molded plastic material, and comprising a flat supporting body with protruding edges for accommodating, in succession, a slide, a filtering card and the container base, clamps for retaining the slide, the filtering card and the base container, and a transverse pivot for fixing the support to a cytocentrifuge.

Abstract: A mug for foodstuff dunking is described. It is divided into two compartments each of which in use contains liquid beverage, one from which the user will drink, and the other into which a foodstuff can be dipped or dunked. The dividing wall provides a fluid path between the two compartments so that they be filled by simply pouring liquid into one of the two compartments, but the wall substantially separates the contents of the two compartments to prevent contamination of the first by the contents of the second. Typically the volume of the second compartment is less than that of the first. The dividing wall is formed by a plate inserted into the mug which may be secured in place or be slid into grooves in the inner face of the mug. The dividing wall or plate may be curved or otherwise shaped so as to increase the area of at least the upper region of the compartment from which the user will drink.

Abstract: The invention provides a drink mixing cup for fluids comprising an outer chamber having an outer rim disposed at its top and a chamber disposed inside the outer chamber having an inner rim disposed below the outer rim by an amount selected to optimize mixing fluids poured from said chambers when drunk by humans while not interfering with their noses. The design allows for nesting of cups to reduce storage space. Anti-nesting ribs prevent fill nesting so that separation of cups is not difficult. When thin wall made from plastic are used and the inner chamber is elevated, the fluid in the inner chamber is thermally insulated. When inverted, the cups can serve as a single shot drinking glass.

Abstract: A beverage container for a carbonated beverage includes a floating hollow insert (1) comprising an upper moulding (2) and a lower moulding (3) defining a chamber for containing gas, a first one-way duck-bill type valve (4) integrally formed with the upper moulding (2) at the bottom of a down pipe (6) and arranged to allow gas to enter the chamber and a second duckbill valve (5) integrally formed with the lower moulding (3) and arranged to allow gas to exit the chamber and be jetted into the beverage upon opening the beverage container.

Abstract: A connection arrangement for detachably connecting a first flexible tank and a second flexible tank in an aircraft includes a latching device, a first tubular connecting element attached to the first tank, and a second tubular connecting element attached to the second tank. The first and the second connecting elements are detachably connected to each other using the latching device. In a connected state of the connecting elements, fluid exchange can take place between the first and the second tanks via the first and the second connecting elements, the latching device is disposed inside one of the first and second flexible tanks and is actuatable from outside the respective flexible tank.

Abstract: A container for shipping items in an aircraft includes a shipping compartment and an expandable chamber for receiving gas from the shipping compartment. At least one conduit connects the expandable chamber to the shipping department so as to permit the flow of gas therebetween. A method for shipping items in an aircraft is also disclosed.

Abstract: A drinking device having a fluid-containing portion is provided. The fluid-containing portion includes a first end having an opening and a second end substantially opposed thereto. The opening in the first end of the fluid-containing portion is typically larger than the opening in the second end of the fluid-containing portion. The device also includes a holding member having a generally C-shaped channel therein. The device includes a flexible tubular member including a first end and a second end. The first end of the tubular member is connected to the opening in a second end of the fluid-containing portion. The second end of the flexible tubular member is in releasable communication with the C-shaped channel of the holding member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infusion vessel, which is capable of separately containing a drug and a infusion liquid in a sterile manner and mixing the drug with the infusion liquid in a sterile manner by a simple operation for use, while ensuring the sterility of a connector thereof. The infusion vessel according to the present invention comprises a bag (2) for containing a infusion liquid, a two-mouth vial (3) for containing a drug, and a joint (4) connecting the bag and the vial. A lower mouth portion (33) of the vial (3) is sealed with a rubber plug (7). The joint (4) is air-tightly connected to a liquid outlet port (21) provided in a bottom portion of the bag (2), and extends downward. The joint (4) has an opening (46) for communication between the inside and the outside thereof. An O-ring (6) and an intermediate rubber plug (5) are respectively attached to the joint (4) above and below the opening (46), and fitted in the upper mouth portion (32) of the vial (3) in an axially movable manner.

Abstract: The invention provides a container of substantially form-retaining material, for instance aluminum, steel or other metal, or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or other plastic, for a liquid, which must be provided prior to consumption with a foaming head, such as chocolate milk, cappuccino, milkshake, which container comprises: a circumferential wall; a base which is connected along its whole periphery to this wall or is integrally formed therewith; a cover which, after filling of the container with the liquid, is optionally arranged on the side remote from the base and which is connected to this wall along its whole periphery; and; a cartridge present in the container and in the filled and closed situation of the container at least partially filled with a gas under pressure serving as foaming medium in the wall of which cartridge is situated at least one continuous hole for passage of gas.

Abstract: In a bicarbonate container for one-time use with a hemodialysis apparatus which container consists of a bottom part with a trough for containing the bicarbonate, a cover for closing the trough and a two-channel plug-in connector for connection to a dialysis apparatus, the bottom part and the top part include flanges which are joined and form therebetween a conduit channel extending from one end of the container where the plug-in connector is disposed to the other end of the container for conducting liquid supplied through one of the plug-in connector channels through the bicarbonate filling of the trough of the container in which the bicarbonate is disposed to the other channel of the plug-in connector.

Abstract: A first flush rainwater diverter and collection system for use with rainwater storage tanks primarily in domestic situations. The system comprises primary (13) and secondary (14) storage chambers, a T-piece (10) for connection in a rainwater flow path, a fall pipe (12) connected to the T-piece and extending into the primary storage chamber, a float within the fall pipe which seals on a seat when the level of rainwater reaches a preset level, a rainwater flow regulator (17) which regulates the flow of rainwater from the primary storage chamber to the secondary storage chamber, an overflow (18) and an outlet (19) in the secondary storage chamber.

Abstract: The structural platform (11) of the vehicle comprises two tanks (T1) and (T2) for the storage on a vehicle of fluids under pressure. Each tank comprises at least one network of cells (2) connected to one another via orifices (3), the orifices being conformed so that the flow of fluid caused by the consumption of fluid necessary for the use of the vehicle exhibits only pressure drops which do not affect the use, and being conformed so that, in the event of rupture of one or more cells (2), the leakage flow causes sufficiently large pressure drops to limit the flow thereof.

Abstract: The lid is used to cover a utility box which houses a meter such as a water meter. The lid is compression molded from a plastic material such as medium density polyethylene, and has a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface. In one embodiment, a plurality of generally parallel spaced apart recesses are formed in the lower surface. The recesses are spaced inward of the outer edges of the lid. The area of the lower surface of the lid is greater than the total area of the recesses in the plane of the lower surface. In another embodiment, an opening leading to a cavity is formed in the edge of the lid with a press fit passage for receiving a transponder device.

Abstract: A spill-resistant beverage cup lid which includes a well for adding liquid or powder condiments to a hot beverage and which also serves as a drinking portal is described. The well includes a plurality of apertures in a side wall of the well allowing the condiments to mix with the beverage. In an alternative embodiment, the well further includes a removable flap.

Abstract: A sealed beverage package including a container with a beverage and an insert sealed therein. The insert holds a gas that upon opening the container interacts with the beverage to produce a froth in the beverage. The insert is designed to float in the beverage and is sized relative to the container such that it cannot rotate end-over-end therein. The insert includes a body with at least one fin extending therefrom. The at least one fin may have the dual functions of securing the insert in the container above the beverage to facilitate charging the insert with gas, as well as preventing the insert from exiting the container, once the container is opened.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for introducing an additive material (131) in the form of a liquid or granulated solid into a liquid (40) stored in a first container (150). The additive component (131) is stored separately from the liquid (40) in a dip tube or conduit (130). The dip tube (130) is a resilient hollow tubular member and has a valve (300) at one end, adapted to open when the dip tube (130) is subject to internal pressure to allow the passage of said additive material (131) therethrough. The valve prevents the additive material (131) from leaking or dripping into the liquid (40) in the first container (150) when the dip tube and first container are at the same pressure, but which allows the passage of liquid or pourable solid additive from the dip tube (130) into the liquid (40) in the first container (150) when the dip tube is pressurised by introduction of propellant fluid (116, 516).

Abstract: A salad container having a container body with an open top, an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a cavity, the cavity divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a selective barrier cooperatively configured to rest on the interior surface of the body to selectively exclude relatively large ingredients such as salad roughage from entry into the lower chamber and to provide passage therethrough of relatively small food ingredients, such as granular ingredients including, for example, ground pepper and/or such as liquids, including, for example, salad dressing, into and out of the lower chamber.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a salad container having a container body an open top, an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a cavity, the cavity divided into an upper chamber and a lower chamber by a selective barrier secured to the interior surface of the body to selectively exclude relatively large ingredients such as salad roughage from entry into the lower chamber and to provide passage therethrough of relatively small food ingredients, such as granular ingredients including, for example, ground pepper and/or such as liquids, including, for example, salad dressing, into and out of the lower chamber.

Abstract: A modified multi-chambered container including a container body defining a central (e.g., liquid) chamber, a neck defining an opening to the central chamber, a flange extending upward from the neck, and a groove formed in the neck around the first opening. A collared O-ring includes an annular base mounted in the groove, and a ring-shaped collar extending from an upper portion of the base toward the opening. A hollow ball member is mounted on the neck such that an outer wall of the ball member contacts the O-ring collar. A housing is attached to the container body that pushes the ball member against the collared O-ring.

Abstract: A paint strainer dimensioned to fit in a vertical position in a paint bucket, in a vertical plane passing through the center of the paint bucket, dividing the paint bucket into a receiving side and a strained paint side. The paint strainer has a strainer frame around the perimeter of the paint strainer which defines the bottom sides and top of the paint strainer, and has a paint screen which is secured and sealed to the strainer frame. A pair of bucket top brackets, one affixed to the top of each side of the strainer frame, secures the paint strainer to the paint bucket.

Abstract: Dispenser for rolls of a web-shaped material, such as paper, said dispenser having space for at least two rolls, at which one space is located adjacent the outlet opening (14) and is intended for a first roll in a use position and the second space is located above the first space and is intended for a roll in standby position. A lock (24, 25;27) is intended to keep the second roll in standby position. The disk plate is spring-loaded (23) and cooperates with the lock such that when a roll is located in place in the disk plate the lock (24, 25;27) prevents the standby roll from falling down.

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: Bin for collecting biological materials including a container having a bottom floor, side walls and a lid which can be opened, and at least one opening for the passage of air. Side gratings are arranged in an interior of the vessel and at a distance from an adjacent side wall. The gratings are connected to the vessel. A bottom grating is arranged at a distance from the floor of the vessel and pivotally mounted to the side gratings to pivot inward into a space between the side gratings. Intermediate spaces are present between the side gratings and the respective adjacent side wall and connected with the air passage opening(s). An insert for converting a commercial refuse bin into a bin of this type includes two side gratings and fastening or fixing elements for mounting the side gratings fixedly to the side wall of the refuse bin.

Abstract: A portable container for storing an edible liquid separate from an edible dry component is disclosed. The container permits a user to easily mix the edible liquid with the dry component in a readily transportable container without spilling the contents. A portable container includes an outer vessel having a least one internal projection and an inner vessel received within the outer vessel. The inner vessel is rotatable within the outer vessel and includes a removable top and at least one opening covered by a frangible membrane. A sealing member seals the outer vessel to the inner vessel. When the inner vessel is rotated within the outer vessel the at least one internal projections ruptures the frangible membrane and provides communication between the inner vessel and the outer vessel. An edible liquid is stored within an inner space defined between the inner vessel and the outer vessel and a dry component is stored within the inner vessel.

Abstract: A centrifuge is capable of holding a sample container in selected orientations, either during or after centrifugation, to drain supernatants between two or more chambers of the container. The draining may be gravity or centrifugal draining. This allows an automated process to subject a sample to a first physical or chemical treatment to produce a first supernatant, the first supernatant to be subjected to a second physical or chemical treatment, and a second supernatant to be separated from a desired component.