Apparatus for internal mixture of substances

• US 20080041738A1
• Filed: 08/15/2006
• Published: 02/21/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 08/15/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Brian O'Donnell, John Porter
• Original Assignee: Brian O'Donnell, John Porter
• Inventors: O'Donnell, Brian, Porter, John
• Granted Patent: US 7,681,726 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 206/219
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 51/2828 said element being a film or a foil B65D51/2821, B65D51/2842 take precedence

Abstract

A device for mixture of substances, whether in the form of a fixed or removable cap or in the form of emersion within a container, utilizing individual internal substance containment vessels, controlled by an external actuation mechanism. The system actuation mechanism can be placed in a locked position for storage, shipping or to ensure integrity of solutions. Multiple containment vessels may be utilized, as well as multiple compartments within an individual container to produce multiple mixtures. A further embodiment encompassing a pivotal actuator and removably attached mixing mechanisms is also illustrated.

Claims

1. A container lid mechanism for mixture of substances comprising:

a rotatable top portion comprising an actuator;

a bottom portion comprising;

a top edge in communication with said rotatably attachable top portion;

at least one containment vessel;

at least one plunger mechanism encased within said at least one containment vessel and in communication with said actuator;

a lower edge; and

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a seal in communication with said lower edge.

2. The container lid mechanism for mixture of substances of claim 1 wherein said container lid mechanism is removably attachable.

3. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 1 wherein said actuator mechanism further comprises a locking mechanism.

4. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 1 wherein said plunger mechanism further comprises a serrated edge.

5. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 4 wherein said seal further comprises a penetrable covering.

6. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 5 wherein upon depression of said actuator, said plunger breaches said penetrable covering.

7. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 1 wherein said plunger mechanism further comprises a piston.

8. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 7 wherein said seal further comprises a unidirectional flow valve.

9. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 8 wherein upon depression of said actuator, said plunger expels a substance within said containment vessel through said unidirectional flow valve.

10. The container lid for mixture of substances of claim 9 wherein said at least one containment vessel comprises a plurality of containment vessels.

11. An apparatus for mixture of substances comprising:

a global containment vessel;

a rotatable actuation mechanism located on an external portion of said global containment vessel;

a locking mechanism in communication with said actuation mechanism;

at least one localized containment vessel disposed substantially within said global containment vessel;

a force generation mechanism disposed within said localized containment vessel and in communication with said actuation mechanism;

a flow control member disposed within said localized containment vessel and in communication with said force generation mechanism.

12. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said at least one localized containment vessel comprises a cylindrical member.

13. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said at least one localized containment vessel comprises a plurality of localized containment vessels.

14. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said plurality of localized containment vessels is symmetrically arranged.

15. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said flow control member comprises a foil seal.

16. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said flow control member comprises a unidirectional flow control member possessing an opposing force.

17. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 16 wherein said unidirectional flow control member comprises a check valve.

18. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 16 wherein said unidirectional flow control member comprises a tensioned flap.

19. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said force generation mechanism comprises a plunger possessing at least one sharp edge on a lower surface.

20. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said force generation mechanism comprises a piston.

21. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 11 wherein said global containment vessel comprises at least one divider which creates at least two compartments within said global containment vessel.

22. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 21 wherein said at least two compartments contain at least one localized containment vessel.

23. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 21 wherein said at least one divider comprises a plurality of dividers.

24. The apparatus for mixture of substances of claim 22 wherein said at least one localized containment vessel is completely immersed in fluid.

25. An apparatus for mixture of fluids comprising:

a substantially cylindrical member possessing an internal surface and an external surface;

a pivotally connected actuator possessing a blunt edge;

at least one access area;

at least one mixing device;

wherein said blunt edge actuates both the compartment and pierces with said internal portion of said cylindrical member.

26. The apparatus for mixture of fluids of claim 25 wherein said at least one mixing device is disposed entirely on the external surface of said cylindrical member.

27. The apparatus for mixture of fluids of claim 25 wherein said at least one mixing device is removably attached to said external surface of said cylindrical member.

28. The apparatus for mixture of fluids of claim 25 wherein said at least one mixing device further comprises a plurality of mixing devices.