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Container having two distinct compartments

a technology of compartments and containers, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of loss of carbonation, flatness, and inability to work in a vending machine designed to dispense 12 oz cans

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-01-21
KARANGELEN SCOTT HOLLAND
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In that, once a 12 oz can of soda is opened, if it is not consumed within a short period of time, carbonation is lost and it becomes flat.
This new beverage container satisfies the special requirements of shipping since two 6 oz cans fit in the same space as one 12 oz can, but does not work in a vending machine designed to dispense 12 oz cans.

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first embodiment

[0020]Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a container of the present invention is shown. The container 10 has a first end surface 15 with an access mechanism 14 on the first end surface 15 and a side surface 12. In this embodiment, the access mechanism 14 is a “pop-top” as known in the beverage industry, although any other access mechanism is anticipated. As will be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, a second end surface (not visible) is similar to the first end surface 14. Internal to the container 10 is a divider 16 separating a first containment area 11 from a second containment area 13. In this embodiment, the first containment area 11 holds one type of beverage (regular soda) and the second containment area 13 holds a different type of beverage (diet soda). In other embodiments, the first containment area 11 holds the same beverage as the second containment 13 permitting the consumer to consume the beverage in one containment area 11 at a different time than when they consume the be...

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[0025]Referring to FIG. 5, a perspective view of a container of the present invention is shown. This container 30 is similar to current beverage containers but has two containment areas 131 / 133 separated by a divider 36. Also provided is a removable end cap 38 enabling the container 30 to stand up on a flat surface. The material (e.g., beverage, soda) in the first containment area 131 is accessed through a cap 35 covering a threaded mouth 34 as known in the industry. The material (e.g., beverage, soda) in the second containment area 133 is accessed through a cap 45 covering a threaded mouth 44 as known in the industry. To dispense the material (beverage) from the first containment area 131, the removable end cap 38 is left on the second end and the cap 35 is opened and the contents are poured from the first containment area 131. To dispense the material (beverage) from the second containment area 132, the removable end cap 38 is removed from the second end and placed on the first en...

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[0026]Referring to FIG. 6, a perspective view of a container of the present invention is shown. This example of the present invention is a container of a different shape than the previous examples. The container 50 has a first containment area 51 enclosed by an outer shell 52 and having a mouth 54 covered by a cap 55. In some embodiments, the cap 55 is a screw-on cap while in other embodiments; the cap 55 is a snap-on cap or any other type of cap 55 known in the industry. The container 50 also has a second containment area 57, also enclosed by an outer shell 52 and having a mouth 64 covered by a cap 65. In some embodiments, the cap 65 is a screw-on cap while in other embodiments; the cap 65 is a snap-on cap or any other type of cap 65 known in the industry. The first containment area 51 is separated from the second containment area 57 by an internal wall / separator 56. In this example, a first product such as liquid or powdered laundry detergent is provided in the first containment a...

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Abstract

An application for a dual-compartment container includes an outer surface with a first containment area defined by the outer surface, a first end surface and a divider distal from the first end surface. There is a second containment area defined by the outer surface, a second end surface and the divider, distal from the second end surface. The first containment area is separated from the second containment area by the divider. A first access mechanism is interfaced to the first containment area providing access to a first product stored within the first containment area and a second access mechanism is interfaced to the second containment area providing access to a second product stored within the second containment area.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to the field of containers and more particularly to a container having two distinct compartments.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Today, many products such as soft drinks, beer, laundry detergent and the like are delivered in containers. Often, these containers hold only one type of product such as a can of soda. In some cases, the container holds more than one can use at one time such as a two-liter bottle of soda or a container of liquid detergent.[0003]Many of these products in containers are purchased in stores or vending machines. Handling of the products in stores is optimized to the size of a standard product. For example, trucks and pallets are designed to efficiently transport and store cases of 12 oz. cans. Likewise, vending machines are designed to correctly dispense single 12 oz cans in response to a buyer depositing money.[0004]In some cases, for some people, the amount of product in these standardized containers is mor...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/04
CPCB65D25/04
Inventor KARANGELEN, SCOTT HOLLAND
Owner KARANGELEN SCOTT HOLLAND