System and method for storing and mixing two or more substances

• US 7,861,855 B2
• Filed: 09/07/2007
• Issued: 01/04/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2007
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Drybev International, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Theodore Casey
• Inventors: Casey, Theodore
• Primary Examiner(s): BUI, LUAN KIM
• Application Number:
  US11/851,991
• Publication Number:
  US 20090065379A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,215 Days
• Field of Search: 206219-222, 206/568, 215/DIG.8, 222 80- 83, 222/129, 2221291-1296
• US Class Current: 206/221
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 1/04 Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 29/10 Packaging two or more different substances isolated from one another in the package but capable of being mixed without opening the package, e.g. forming packages containing a resin and hardener isolated by a frangible partition
• CPC Class Codes: B65B 7/28 by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 1/023 Neck construction
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 47/06 with pouring spouts or tubes; with discharge nozzles or passages with slidable spouts B65D47/26
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/3216 Rigid containers disposed one within the other
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/3222 with additional means facilitating admixture
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 81/3283 Cylindrical or polygonal containers, e.g. bottles, with two or more substantially axially offset, side-by-side compartments for simultaneous dispensing B65D35/22, B65D35/242, B65D81/3227, B65D81/325 take precedence

Abstract

A container system for separately storing and mixing two or more substances. The container system is comprised of a main container for holding at least one first substance and a cup for holding at least one second substance, the cup being removably mounted on the neck of the main container such that at least a portion of the cup is suspended within the main container. The cup has an upper portion, a lower portion and one or more arms for connecting the upper and lower portions. Apertures are formed between the upper and lower portions of the cup such that the contents of the cup may mix with the contents of the main container following removal of an inner cap attached to the cup, and agitation of the main container. The cup and neck are sized to provide a void therebetween, thereby also permitting the substances to mix.

Claims

1. A container system for mixing two or more substances comprising:

(a) a main container for holding one or more first substances, said main container including a neck which has a lip defining an upper opening, said neck including an inwardly extending shoulder formed adjacent to said lip;

(b) a cup for holding one or more second substances, said cup including an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion and said lower portion having one or more apertures formed therebetween;

(c) a first sealing means removably securable to said main container; and

(d) a second sealing means removably securable to said cup;

wherein said cup is supported on said shoulder whereby an upper surface of said upper portion is flush with said lip;

wherein said neck and said lower portion have a void formed therebetween;

wherein during mixing, said second substances and said first substances flow through said apertures and said void.

2. The container system according to claim 1 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing amino acids.

3. The container system according to claim 1 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing coffee.

4. The container system according to claim 1 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing tea.

5. The container system according to claim 1 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing creatine.

6. The container system according to claim 1 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing caffeine.

7. The container system according to claim 1 wherein said lower portion further comprises a wall which bifurcates said lower portion, whereby different second substances may be separately contained within said cup.

8. The container system according to claim 7 wherein said second sealing means further comprises a third sealing means for preventing the premature mixture of said second substances separated by said wall.

9. A container system for mixing two or more substances comprising:

(a) a main container for holding one or more first substances, said main container including a neck which has a lip defining an upper opening;

(b) a removable liner attached to said lip;

(c) a cup for holding one or more second substances, said cup including an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion and said lower portion having one or more apertures formed therebetween;

(d) a first sealing means removably securable to said main container; and

(e) a second sealing means removably securable to said cup;

wherein said cup is supported on said neck, said neck and said lower portion having a void formed therebetween;

wherein during mixing, said second substances and said first substances flow through said apertures and said void.

10. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said cup is removably supported on said lip.

11. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing amino acids.

12. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing coffee.

13. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing tea.

14. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing creatine.

15. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said second substances comprise a mixture containing caffeine.

16. The container system according to claim 9 wherein said lower portion further comprises a wall which bifurcates said lower portion, whereby different second substances may be separately contained within said cup.

17. The container system according to claim 16 wherein said second sealing means further comprises a third sealing means for preventing the premature mixture of said second substances separated by said wall.

18. A container system for mixing two or more substances comprising:

(a) a main container for holding one or more first substances, said main container including a neck which has a lip defining an upper opening;

(b) a cup for holding one or more second substances, said cup including an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion and said lower portion having one or more apertures formed therebetween;

(c) a first sealing means removably securable to said main container, said first sealing means including an outer cap having a nozzle and an inner surface including a means for securing said outer cap to an outer surface of said neck; and

(d) a second sealing means removably securable to said cup;

wherein said cup is supported on said neck, said neck and said lower portion having a void formed therebetween;

wherein during mixing, said second substances and said first substances flow through said apertures and said void.

19. A container system for mixing two or more substances comprising:

(a) a main container for holding one or more first substances, said main container including a neck which has a lip defining an upper opening;

(b) a cup for holding one or more second substances, said cup including an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion and said lower portion having one or more apertures formed therebetween;

(c) a first sealing means removably securable to said main container; and

(d) a second sealing means removably securable to said cup, said second sealing means including an inner cap having a top end and a bottom end, the top end including a means for gripping said inner cap, said bottom end having a means for mounting on the lower portion of said cup;

wherein said cup is supported on said neck, said neck and said lower portion having a void formed therebetween;

wherein during mixing, said second substances and said first substances flow through said apertures and said void.

20. The container system according to claim 19 wherein at least a portion of said top end is composed of polypropylene.