Multi-compartment container

Abstract

A multi-compartment container system is disclosed herein. The container system can include a body, a top cover, and a bottom cover. The body can include openings on a top end and a bottom end. The body can also include two internal chambers separated by a partition. The top cover can be removably attached to the body and can cover the top opening. The bottom cover can be removably attached to the bottom end of the body and can cover the bottom opening. The container system can also include a locking mechanism that can lock the top cover and the bottom cover to the body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to safety containers with multiple compartments. Background Technology

[0002] Safety containers can be used to store hazardous or sensitive items. They are designed to prevent people lacking sufficient dexterity and / or expertise (such as children) from opening or accessing the contents. On the other hand, safety containers are designed to allow access to the contents without causing excessive damage or requiring excessive effort from the user. Summary of the Invention

[0003] For the purposes of this overview, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features have been described herein. It should be understood that not all of these advantages can be achieved according to any particular embodiment. Therefore, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the disclosure herein may be embodied or implemented in a manner that achieves one or more advantages taught herein, without necessarily achieving other advantages taught or suggested herein.

[0004] In some embodiments, a container system may include a body, the body including: a top end having a top opening; a bottom end having a bottom opening; a first internal chamber; a second internal chamber; and a partition wall separating the first internal chamber and the second internal chamber. The container system may also include a top cover removably attached to the top end of the body; a bottom cover attached to the bottom end of the body; a top cover locking mechanism configured to secure the top cover to the body; and a bottom cover locking mechanism configured to secure the bottom cover to the body.

[0005] In some embodiments, the top cover locking mechanism may include a ridge of the body configured to align with a corresponding protrusion of the top cover.

[0006] In some embodiments, the bottom cover locking mechanism may include a ridge of the bottom cover configured to align with a corresponding protrusion of the body.

[0007] In some embodiments, the top cover may include a circular sidewall, and the top cover locking mechanism may include a plurality of protrusions disposed on an inner surface of the circular sidewall and a ridge with a gap disposed on an outer surface of the top end of the body, wherein the size and shape of the gap in the ridge may be configured to receive the plurality of protrusions and allow the plurality of protrusions to pass through the ridge.

[0008] In some embodiments, the bottom cover may include a circular sidewall, and the bottom cover locking mechanism may include a ridge with a gap disposed on the outer surface of the circular sidewall and a plurality of protrusions disposed on the inner surface of the body, wherein the size and shape of the gap in the ridge may be configured to receive the plurality of protrusions and allow the plurality of protrusions to pass through the ridge.

[0009] In some embodiments, the body may have a cylindrical shape.

[0010] In some embodiments, the body, the top cover, and the bottom cover may each include an alignment indicator. In some embodiments, the alignment indicator may include an arrow disposed on the outer surface of the top cover, an arrow disposed on the outer surface of the bottom cover, and a line-shaped indicator disposed on the outer surface of the body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the body, the top cover, and the bottom cover may each include knurled portions or one or more grip-enhancing textures to facilitate gripping.

[0012] In some embodiments, the height of the partition wall can be set such that the volume of the first internal chamber is more than twice the volume of the second internal chamber.

[0013] In some embodiments, the height of the partition wall can be set such that the volume of the first internal chamber is more than four times the volume of the second internal chamber.

[0014] In some embodiments, a container system may include a hollow body comprising: a first end; a second end; and an internal partition dividing the interior of the body into two compartments; wherein the first end may include a ridge, and the second end may include a plurality of protrusions. The container system may further include: a top cover configured to be attached to the first end of the hollow body, the top cover including a plurality of protrusions configured to align with the ridge of the hollow body during rotation; and a bottom cover configured to be attached to the second end of the hollow body, the bottom cover including a ridge configured to align with the plurality of protrusions of the hollow body during rotation.

[0015] In some embodiments, the hollow body may have a cylindrical shape.

[0016] In some embodiments, the hollow body, the top cover, and the bottom cover may each include an alignment indicator. In some embodiments, the alignment indicator may include an arrow disposed on the outer surface of the top cover, an arrow disposed on the outer surface of the bottom cover, and a linear indicator disposed on the outer surface of the hollow body.

[0017] In some embodiments, the hollow body, the top cover, and the bottom cover may each include knurled portions or one or more grip-enhancing textures to facilitate gripping.

[0018] In some embodiments, the hollow body, the top cover, and the bottom cover may be formed of a rigid plastic material.

[0019] In some embodiments, the height of the internal partition can be sized such that the volume of one of the two compartments is more than twice the volume of the other compartment.

[0020] In some embodiments, the height of the internal partition can be set such that the volume of one of the two compartments is more than four times the volume of the other compartment. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Various embodiments are depicted in the accompanying drawings for illustrative purposes and should in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments. Furthermore, various features of different disclosed embodiments may be combined to form additional embodiments, which are part of this disclosure.

[0022] Figure 1A A three-dimensional view of the container is shown.

[0023] Figure 1B It shows Figure 1A Exploded view of the container.

[0024] Figure 1C It shows Figure 1A Cross-sectional view of the container.

[0025] Figure 1D It shows Figure 1A A top view of the container.

[0026] Figure 1E It shows Figure 1A A bottom view of the container.

[0027] Figure 2A A side view of the container body is shown.

[0028] Figure 2B It shows Figure 2A Cross-sectional view of the main body.

[0029] Figure 2C It shows Figure 2A A top view of the main body.

[0030] Figure 2D It shows Figure 2A A bottom view of the main body.

[0031] Figure 2EIt shows Figure 2A A three-dimensional diagram of the main body.

[0032] Figure 3A A side view of the lid is shown.

[0033] Figure 3B It shows Figure 3A Cross-sectional view of the middle cover.

[0034] Figure 3C It shows Figure 3A A bottom view of the center cover.

[0035] Figure 3D It shows Figure 3A A three-dimensional view of the center cover.

[0036] Figure 4A A side view of the lid is shown.

[0037] Figure 4B It shows Figure 4A Cross-sectional view of the middle cover.

[0038] Figure 4C It shows Figure 4A Top view of the middle cover.

[0039] Figure 4D It shows Figure 4A A three-dimensional view of the center cover. Detailed Implementation

[0040] Although several embodiments, examples, and illustrations are disclosed below, those skilled in the art will understand that the systems, methods, and apparatuses described herein extend beyond the specific disclosed embodiments, examples, and illustrations, and include other uses of the systems, methods, and apparatuses, as well as their obvious modifications and equivalents. Embodiments of this disclosure are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the same numerals refer to the same elements throughout. The terminology used in the description given herein is not intended to be used in any limiting or restrictive manner, but merely because it is used in conjunction with the detailed description of certain particular embodiments of this disclosure. Furthermore, embodiments of this disclosure may include several novel features, none of which alone is responsible for its desired properties or is essential for practicing the systems, methods, and apparatuses described herein.

[0041] Figures 1A to 1EA container 100 is shown. In some embodiments, container 100 may be a vessel for containing and storing consumer products. In some embodiments, container 100 may be cylindrical. In some embodiments, container 100 may have multiple compartments that can be accessed individually. For example, container 100 may have two, three, four, five, or any other suitable number of compartments. In some embodiments, one or more compartments may be in a locked or unlocked configuration. One or more compartments may be locked independently of the other compartments. Container 100 may be used to store consumer products such as chewing gum, nicotine pouches, smokeless tobacco, powdered tobacco, or other consumer products. In some embodiments, one compartment may be convenient for storing new or unused goods, while another compartment may be used to store consumer products that have been used and are ready for disposal.

[0042] Container 100 may include a first end 100A and a second end 100B opposite to the first end 100B. Container 100 may include a height 101 between the first end 100A and the second end 100B. In some embodiments, height 101 may include a distance of approximately 1.00 inch, 1.05 inch, approximately 1.33 inch, 1.57 inch, approximately 1.73 inch, approximately 1.85 inch, approximately 2.00 inch, approximately 2.25 inch, approximately 2.50 inch, approximately 2.75 inch, approximately 3.00 inch, and / or any distance between the values ​​described above. In some embodiments, height 101 may include a distance between approximately 1.00 inch and approximately 2.00 inch. In some embodiments, height 101 may include a distance between approximately 1.50 inch and approximately 2.50 inch.

[0043] Container 100 may include a width 101A (i.e., diameter). In some embodiments, the width 101A may include a distance of approximately 1.75 inches, 2.00 inches, 2.25 inches, 2.5 inches, 2.75 inches, approximately 3.00 inches, approximately 3.25 inches, approximately 3.50 inches, approximately 3.75 inches, and / or any value between the foregoing. In some embodiments, the width 101A may include a distance between approximately 1.75 inches and approximately 3.75 inches. In some embodiments, the width 101A may include a distance between approximately 2.50 inches and approximately 3.50 inches.

[0044] Container 100 may include a top cap or lid 300, a body 200, and a bottom cap or lid 400. For example... Figures 2A-2EAs shown, the body 200 may include a first end 200A and a second end 200B (i.e., the bottom end). The body 200 may include a neck 222 at the first end 200A. In some embodiments, the body 200 may include a separator 210. In some embodiments, the body 200 may include one or more sidewalls. The one or more sidewalls may be cylindrical. In some embodiments, such as Figure 1C As shown, the body 200 may include an inner sidewall 221 and an outer sidewall 220. The outer sidewall 220 may include the outer surface of a significant portion of the body 200 and may have a diameter larger than that of the inner sidewall 221. In some embodiments, the cylindrical inner sidewall 221 may extend from the upper edge of the neck 222 (and may include the neck 222) to at least the partition 210. In some embodiments, the inner sidewall 221 may surround the upper recess or upper compartment 211. The upper edge of the neck 222 may define an opening 201 at a second end 200A of the body 200 for entry into the upper recess or upper compartment 211. In some embodiments, the upper surface 210A of the partition 210 and the inner surface 221A of the sidewall may define the upper recess 211. In some embodiments, the upper recess 211 may extend from the opening 201 to the upper surface 210A of the partition 210. In some embodiments, other components may be disposed on the upper surface 210A of the partition 210. Such a component can be used to receive a consumer product placed within the recess 211. In such an embodiment, the recess 211 may extend a distance less than the distance from the opening 201 to the separator 210.

[0045] The lower edge of the outer sidewall 220 may also define an opening 202 at the second end 200B of the body 200, leading into the lower recess or lower compartment 212. In some embodiments, the lower surface 210B of the partition 210 and the inner surface 220A of the sidewall 220 may define the lower recess or lower compartment 212. In some embodiments, the lower recess 212 may extend from the opening 201 to the lower surface 210B of the partition 210.

[0046] The body may also include an inner flange 223. The inner flange may extend vertically from the surface of the separator 210. The inner flange 223 may be a circular flange that extends downward from the lower surface 210B of the separator 210 when the container is assembled and placed on an outer surface, wherein the lower surface of the bottom cover 400 contacts the outer surface. In some embodiments, the inner flange 223 may be an extension of the inner sidewall 221, extending parallel to the inner sidewall 221 below the separator 210. In some embodiments, the inner flange 223 may be configured to receive the sidewall 420 of the bottom cover 400. In some embodiments, other components may be disposed on the lower surface 210B of the separator 210. Such components may be used to receive a consumer product placed within the lower recess 212 or to apply pressure to a consumer product placed within the lower recess 212. In such embodiments, the lower recess 212 may extend a distance less than the distance from the lower opening 202 to the separator 210.

[0047] In some embodiments, the body may have one or more alignment indicators 250. The alignment indicators 250 may be configured to align with one or more indicators 350 on the top cover 300 and / or one or more indicators 450 on the bottom cover 400 to provide an indication of the state of the container 100. In some embodiments, the alignment indicators 250 may include one or more grooves, cuts, shapes (e.g., arrows), textures, colors, and / or any other surface features that distinguish them from adjacent surfaces of the body.

[0048] As further described below, the alignment or misalignment of the alignment indicator can provide an indication of the relative position and / or state of the components of container 100. For example, in some embodiments, the alignment or misalignment of the alignment indicator can provide an indication of the alignment or misalignment of internal features of the components of container 100.

[0049] In some embodiments, the relative positions of one or more alignment indicators 250 and one or more alignment indicators 350 can provide an indication of when the top cover 300 is in an unlocked or locked position relative to the body 200. In some embodiments, the relative positions of one or more alignment indicators 250 and one or more alignment indicators 450 can provide an indication of when the bottom cover 400 is in an unlocked or locked position relative to the body 200. When the components are in the 'unlocked' position, the cover 300 and / or the bottom cover 400 can be placed on or removed from the body 200.

[0050] The cover 300 may be removable and attached to the body 200 for opening and closing the opening 201 of the body 200. In some embodiments, the cover 300 may be configured to surround the upper opening 201 of the body 200. The cover 300 may be configured to rotate circumferentially relative to the body 200. The cover 300 may be movable relative to the body 200 in an axial or longitudinal direction. Figures 3A to 3D As shown, the cover 300 may include a flat portion 310 and a sidewall 320 (e.g., a cylindrical sidewall) extending downward from the flat portion 310. In some embodiments, when the cover 300 is placed on the body 200, the bottom surface of the sidewall 320 may contact the upper surface of the body sidewall 220.

[0051] In some embodiments, the cover 300 may include one or more surface features (e.g., protrusions, notches, ridges, etc.) configured to interact with complementary surface features of the body 200 (e.g., protrusions, notches, and ridges, etc.) to provide an unlocked state and a locked state. In some embodiments, one or more surface features of the cover 300 may include one or more protrusions 330 disposed on the inner surface 320A of the sidewall 320. The protrusion 330 may be a block, bulge, or other raised portion extending inward from the inner surface of the sidewall 320. One or more surface features of the body 200 may include raised ridges 240 disposed on the outer surface of the neck 222 of the body 200. The ridge 240 may include a plurality of segments separated by gaps or holes in the ridge 240, the size and shape of which may be configured to receive the protrusions 330. When the protrusion 330 aligns with the gap in the ridge 240, the cover 300 can slide downward on the top end 200A of the body, such that the sidewall 320 of the cover abuts and covers the neck of the body 200. In some embodiments, the protrusions and ridges on the cover 300 and the body 200 are interchangeable. That is, in some embodiments, the cover 300 may have ridges, and the body 200 may have protrusions configured to interact with the ridges on the cover 300.

[0052] The cap 300 may also include an inner flange 323 extending (e.g., vertically) from the inner surface of the flat portion 310 of the cap 300. The inner flange 323 may be a circular flange that extends downward from the lower surface of the flat portion 310 of the cap 300, when the container is assembled and placed on a surface, with the lower surface of the cap 400 contacting that surface. In some embodiments, the inner flange 323 may be configured to receive the sidewall 221 of the body 200 when the cap 300 is attached to the body 200. In some embodiments, the cap 300 may have one or more alignment indicators 350 as described above. The alignment indicators 350 may be disposed on the outer sidewall 320 and may be aligned with the indicator 250 on the body 200 when the protrusion 330 on the cap 300 is aligned with a hole or gap in the ridge 240 on the neck 222 of the body 200. In this way, the alignment indicator 350 can show when the cover 300 and the body 200 are aligned in the "unlocked" position, so that the cover 300 can be attached to or detached from the body 200.

[0053] When the cover 300 is on the body 200, the cover 300 can rotate so that the protrusion 330 is positioned below the ridge 240, thereby establishing a "locked" position by the ridge 240 acting as an obstacle to the protrusion 330 to prevent the cover 300 from being removed in a direction away from the body 200. When the protrusion 330 is not aligned with a hole or gap in the ridge 240 (e.g., when the protrusion 330 is aligned with a section of the ridge 240), the alignment indicator 350 may be misaligned with the alignment indicator 250.

[0054] The bottom cover 400 may be removable and attached to the body 200 for opening and closing the lower opening 202 of the body 200. In some embodiments, the bottom cover 400 may be configured to surround the lower opening 202 of the body 200. The bottom cover 400 may be configured to rotate circumferentially relative to the body 200. The bottom cover 400 may be movable relative to the body 200 in an axial or longitudinal direction. Figures 4A to 4D As shown, the bottom cover 400 may include a flat portion 410 and sidewalls 420 (e.g., cylindrical sidewalls) extending upward from the flat portion 410. In some embodiments, the flat portion 410 of the bottom cover 400 may have a disc-shaped shape that extends circumferentially further than the sidewalls 420. In other words, the flat portion 410 may have a larger diameter than the sidewalls 420. The flat portion 410 may provide a surface for receiving items housed within the lower compartment 212.

[0055] In some embodiments, the bottom cover 400 may include one or more surface features (e.g., protrusions, notches, ridges, etc.) configured to interact with complementary surface features of the body 200 (e.g., protrusions, notches, and ridges, etc.) to provide an unlocked state and a locked state. In some embodiments, one or more surface features of the cover 400 may include raised ridges 440, which may be disposed on the outer surface of the sidewall 420 of the bottom cover 400. One or more surface features of the body 200 may include one or more protrusions 230 formed on the inner surface 220A of the body sidewall 220. The protrusions 230 on the body sidewall 220 may be disposed on the portion of the sidewall 220 located in the lower recess 212. The protrusion may be a block, bulge, or other raised portion extending inward from the inner surface of the sidewall 220. The ridge 440 may include multiple segments separated by gaps or holes in the ridge 440, the size and shape of which may be configured to receive the protrusions 230. When the protrusion 230 aligns with the gap in the ridge 440, the bottom cover 400 can slide onto the bottom end 200B of the body 200, such that the sidewall 420 of the bottom cover 400 abuts against and is received within the outer sidewall 220 of the body 200. In some embodiments, when the bottom cover 400 is engaged with the body 200, the sidewall 420 of the bottom cover 400 can be partially arranged between the inner sidewall and the outer sidewall of the body 200, such as... Figure 1C As shown. In some embodiments, the ridges and protrusions on the cover 400 and the body 200 can be interchanged. That is, in some embodiments, the cover 400 may have protrusions, and the body 200 may have ridges configured to interact with surface features on the cover 400.

[0056] The flat portion 410 may also have an outer wall 412 disposed around the flat portion 410. In some embodiments, the outer wall 412 may extend from the bottom of the cover sidewall 420 beyond the thickness of the bottom flat portion 410 by a distance. In this way, when the bottom cover 400 or the assembled container 100 is placed on a surface adjacent to it, a gap may exist between the surface and the lower surface of the bottom flat portion 410. This gap is formed by a ridge, which may exist due to the outer wall 412 of the bottom flat portion 410 extending beyond the bottom flat portion 410.

[0057] In some embodiments, the outer sidewall 412 may have an alignment indicator 450. The alignment indicator 450 may be disposed on the outer sidewall 412. When the protrusion 230 on the body 200 is aligned with the hole in the ridge 440 on the bottom cover 400, the alignment indicator 450 may be aligned with the indicator 350 on the body 200. In this way, the alignment indicator 450 may indicate when the bottom cover 400 and the body 200 are aligned in the "unlocked" position, allowing the bottom cover 400 to be attached to or detached from the body 200.

[0058] When the cover 400 is on the body 200, the cover 400 can rotate so that the protrusion 230 is positioned below the ridge 440, thereby establishing a "locked" position by the protrusion 230 acting as an obstacle to the ridge 440 to prevent the cover 400 from being removed in a direction away from the body 200. When the protrusion 230 is not aligned with a hole or gap in the ridge 440 (e.g., when the protrusion 230 is aligned with a section of the ridge 440), the alignment indicator 450 may be misaligned with the alignment indicator 250.

[0059] Container 100 can be used to store items in two separate compartments created by divider 210. Lid 300 can be removably attached to body 200 to close upper compartment 211, thereby securing the consumer item inside upper compartment 211. Bottom cover 400 can be removably attached to body 200 to close lower compartment 212, thereby securing the contents inside lower compartment 212. When a consumer uses container 100, alignment indicators on body 200, lid 300, and bottom cover 400 allow the consumer to unlock and open one or both compartments. Furthermore, alignment indicators on body 200, lid 300, and bottom cover 400 allow the consumer to lock the compartments of container 100 so that lid 300 and / or bottom cover 400 do not separate. In this way, the consumer can use the alignment indicators to ensure that the contents of upper compartment 211 and lower compartment 212 do not fall out of container 100.

[0060] For example, a consumer may purchase container 100, which is filled with chewing gum in the upper compartment 211 and empty in the lower compartment 212. The consumer can twist the cap 300 until the alignment indicator 350 aligns with the alignment indicator 250 on the body 200. This rotation moves the protrusions 330 on the cap 300 to align with the gaps in the ridges 240 on the body 200. Thus, this rotation moves the cap from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration, allowing the consumer to remove the cap 300 and access the chewing gum. Similarly, when the alignment indicator 350 on the cap 300 aligns with the alignment indicator 250 on the body 200, the consumer can reattach the cap 300 by placing it on the body 200. The consumer can then rotate the cap 300 a certain amount (instead of rotating it continuously) to move the protrusions 330 on the cap 300 to a position where they are not aligned with the gaps in the locking ridges 240 on the body 200. In this configuration, the protrusion 330 will prevent any translational movement of the cover 300 from the body 200, because the body ridge 240 will block the protrusion 330, thereby preventing the cover 300 from being removed from the body 200.

[0061] After the consumer has used the chewing gum, the consumer can place the gum into the lower compartment 312. This can be achieved by twisting the bottom cover 400 until the alignment indicator 450 aligns with the alignment indicator 250 on the body 200. This rotation moves the protrusion 230 on the body 200 to align with the gap in the ridge 440 on the bottom cover 400. Thus, this rotation moves the bottom cover 400 from a locked configuration to an unlocked configuration, allowing the consumer to remove the bottom cover 400 and access the lower compartment 212. Similarly, the consumer can reattach the bottom cover 400 by placing it on the body 200, aligning the alignment indicator 450 on the bottom cover 400 with the alignment indicator 250 on the body 200. The consumer can then rotate the bottom cover 400 a certain amount (instead of rotating it continuously) to move the protrusions 230 on the body 200 to a position where they are not aligned with the gap in the locking ridge 440 on the bottom cover 400. In this configuration, the protrusion 230 can prevent any translation of the bottom cover 400 from the body 200, because the ridge 440 will block the protrusion 230, thereby preventing the bottom cover 400 from being removed from the body 200.

[0062] Although in the above embodiments the container uses notches and grooves to lock its components so that they do not separate from each other, those skilled in the art will recognize that many other locking mechanisms can be used. For example, caps 300 and 400 may include threads and be able to be fastened to body 200. Alternatively, rigid connection mechanisms or mechanisms with ratchet locks can be used to secure the components together.

[0063] certain terms

[0064] The directional terms used herein, such as “top,” “bottom,” “proximal,” “distal,” “longitudinal,” “transverse,” and “end,” are used in the context of the examples shown. However, this disclosure should not be limited to the orientations shown. In fact, other orientations are possible and within the scope of this disclosure. Terms relating to circular shapes, such as diameter or radius, as used herein should be understood not to require a perfectly circular structure, but rather to be applicable to any suitable structure having a cross-sectional area measurable from one side to the other. Terms generally relating to shape, such as “circular,” “cylindrical,” “semicircular,” or “semi-cylindrical,” or any related or similar terms, are not required to strictly adhere to the mathematical definitions of a circle, cylinder, or other structure, but may include structures that are reasonably approximations.

[0065] Conditional terms such as “may,” “can,” “perhaps,” or “may,” unless otherwise specified or otherwise understood in the context in which they are used, are generally intended to convey that certain examples include or exclude certain features, elements, and / or steps. Therefore, such conditional terms generally do not imply that one or more examples require features, elements, and / or steps in any way.

[0066] Unless otherwise specified, compound terms, such as the phrase “at least one of X, Y, and Z,” should generally be understood in conjunction with the context in which they are used to express that an item, term, etc., may be any one of X, Y, or Z. Therefore, such compound terms do not usually imply that some examples require the presence of at least one X, at least one Y, and at least one Z.

[0067] As used herein, the terms “approximately,” “about,” and “substantially” mean that a quantity close to the stated quantity still performs the desired function or achieves the desired result. For example, in some examples, depending on the context, the terms “approximately,” “about,” and “substantially” may refer to a quantity less than or equal to 10% of the stated quantity. The term “roughly” as used herein means a value, quantity, or characteristic that primarily includes or tends toward a particular value, quantity, or characteristic. For example, in some examples, depending on the context, the term “roughly parallel” may refer to a deviation from perfect parallelism of less than or equal to 20 degrees. All ranges include endpoints.

[0068] Summarize

[0069] Several illustrative examples of containers and multi-compartment containers have been disclosed. Although this disclosure has been described with reference to certain illustrative examples and uses, other examples and uses, including those that do not provide all the features and advantages set forth herein, are also within the scope of this disclosure. The arrangement or execution of parts, elements, features, actions, or steps may differ from those described, and parts, elements, features, actions, or steps may be combined, merged, added, or omitted in various examples. All possible combinations and sub-combinations of the elements and parts described herein are intended to be included in this disclosure. No single feature or set of features is necessary or indispensable.

[0070] Some features described in the context of different embodiments in this disclosure may also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features described in the context of a single embodiment may also be implemented separately in multiple embodiments or in any suitable sub-combination. Furthermore, although the above features may be described as operating in certain combinations, in some cases, one or more features in the required combination may be removed from the combination, and the combination may be required as a sub-combination or a variation of a sub-combination.

[0071] Any step, process, structure, and / or apparatus disclosed or shown in one example of this disclosure may be combined with, used in, or replaced by any other step, process, structure, or apparatus disclosed or shown in different examples or flowcharts. The examples described herein are not intended to be unrelated and separate from each other. Combinations, variations, and some implementations of the disclosed features are all within the scope of this disclosure.

[0072] Although operations may be shown in the accompanying drawings or described in the specification in a specific order, these operations do not need to be performed in the specific order or sequence shown, nor is it necessary to perform all operations to obtain the desired result. Other operations not shown or described may be combined in the example methods and processes. For example, one or more additional operations may be performed before, after, simultaneously with, or between any of the described operations. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the operations may be rearranged or reordered. At the same time, the separation of various components in the above embodiments should not be construed as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described components and systems can generally be integrated into a single product or packaged into multiple products. Furthermore, some embodiments are within the scope of this disclosure.

[0073] Furthermore, while exemplary examples have been described, any examples with equivalent elements, modifications, omissions, and / or combinations are also within the scope of this disclosure. And, although certain aspects, advantages, and novel features are described herein, not all of these advantages can be implemented according to any particular example. For example, some examples within the scope of this disclosure implement one or a set of advantages as taught herein, without necessarily implementing other advantages taught or suggested herein. Moreover, some examples may implement advantages different from those taught or suggested herein.

[0074] Several examples have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are drawn to scale and / or shown, but this scale should not be limiting, as dimensions and proportions other than those shown are conceivable and within the scope of the disclosed invention. Distances, angles, etc., are merely exemplary and do not necessarily have a precise relationship to the actual dimensions and layout of the illustrated apparatus. Components may be added, removed, and / or rearranged. Furthermore, any particular feature, aspect, method, performance, characteristic, quality, attribute, element, etc., disclosed herein in conjunction with various examples can be used in all other examples set forth herein. Moreover, any method described herein can be practiced using any apparatus suitable for performing the stated steps.

[0075] To summarize this disclosure, certain aspects, advantages, and features of the invention have been described herein. Not all or any of these advantages must be realized according to any particular example of the invention disclosed herein. No aspect of this disclosure is essential. In many examples, the configuration of apparatus, systems, and methods may differ from that shown in the accompanying drawings or description herein. For example, the various functions provided by the illustrated modules may be combined, rearranged, added, or removed. In some embodiments, additional or different processors or modules may perform some or all of the functions described in the examples depicted and shown with reference to the figures. Variations in many embodiments are possible. Any feature, structure, step, or process disclosed in this specification may be included in any example.

[0076] In summary, various examples of containers, multi-compartment containers, and related methods have been disclosed. This disclosure extends beyond the specific disclosed embodiments to other alternative examples and / or other uses of the examples, as well as certain modifications and equivalents thereof. Furthermore, this disclosure expressly contemplates that various features and aspects of the disclosed examples can be combined or substituted with each other. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the specific disclosed examples above, but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims.

Claims

1. A container system, comprising: The body, the body comprising: The top end has a top opening; The bottom end has a bottom opening; First internal chamber; The second internal chamber; and A partition wall separates the first internal chamber from the second internal chamber; A top cover, which is removably attached to the top of the body; A bottom cover, which is removably attached to the bottom end of the body; A top cover locking mechanism, configured to secure the top cover to the body; and A bottom cover locking mechanism is configured to fix the bottom cover to the body.

2. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The top cover locking mechanism includes a ridge of the body, the ridge of the body being configured to align with a corresponding protrusion of the top cover.

3. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom cover locking mechanism includes a ridge of the bottom cover, the ridge of the bottom cover being configured to align with a corresponding protrusion of the body.

4. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The top cover includes a circular sidewall, and the top cover locking mechanism includes a plurality of protrusions disposed on the inner surface of the circular sidewall and a ridge with a gap disposed on the outer surface of the top end of the body, wherein the size and shape of the gap in the ridge are configured to receive the plurality of protrusions and allow the plurality of protrusions to pass through the ridge.

5. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom cover includes a circular sidewall, and the bottom cover locking mechanism includes a ridge with a gap disposed on the outer surface of the circular sidewall and a plurality of protrusions disposed on the inner surface of the body, wherein the size and shape of the gap in the ridge are configured to receive the plurality of protrusions and allow the plurality of protrusions to pass through the ridge.

6. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The body has a cylindrical shape.

7. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The body, the top cover, and the bottom cover each include an alignment indicator.

8. The container system according to claim 7, wherein, The alignment indicator includes an arrow arranged on the outer surface of the top cover, an arrow arranged on the outer surface of the bottom cover, and a linear indicator arranged on the outer surface of the body.

9. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The body, the top cover, and the bottom cover each include knurled portions or one or more grip-enhancing textures to facilitate gripping.

10. The container system of claim 1, wherein, The body, the top cover, and the bottom cover are formed of rigid plastic material.

11. The container system of claim 1, wherein, The height of the partition wall is such that the volume of the first internal chamber is more than twice the volume of the second internal chamber.

12. The container system according to claim 1, wherein, The height of the partition wall makes the volume of the first internal chamber more than four times the volume of the second internal chamber.

13. A container system, comprising: Hollow body, the hollow body comprising: First end; The second end; and An internal partition that divides the interior of the body into two compartments; The first end includes a ridge, and the second end includes multiple protrusions; A top cover, configured to be attached to the first end of the hollow body, the top cover including a plurality of protrusions configured to align with the ridge of the hollow body during rotation; and A bottom cover, configured to be attached to the second end of the hollow body, the bottom cover including a ridge configured to align with the plurality of protrusions of the hollow body during rotation.

14. The container system of claim 13, wherein, The hollow body has a cylindrical shape.

15. The container system of claim 13, wherein, The hollow body, the top cover, and the bottom cover each include an alignment indicator.

16. The container system of claim 15, wherein, The alignment indicator includes an arrow arranged on the outer surface of the top cover, an arrow arranged on the outer surface of the bottom cover, and a linear indicator arranged on the outer surface of the hollow body.

17. The container system of claim 13, wherein the body, the top cover, and the bottom cover each include a knurled portion or one or more grip-enhancing textures to facilitate gripping.

18. The container system of claim 13, wherein, The body, the top cover, and the bottom cover are formed of rigid plastic material.

19. The container system of claim 13, wherein, The height of the internal partitions is such that the volume of one of the two compartments is more than twice the volume of the other compartment.

20. The container system of claim 13, wherein, The height of the internal partition is such that the volume of one of the two compartments is more than four times the volume of the other compartment.

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