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20080202951 | Dispensing closure for a liquid container - A dispensing closure for a liquid container is arranged to sealingly attach to an opening of the container. The closure comprises at least one storage compartment formed integrally with the closure and arranged for storing a substance. Each storage compartment has a depressible upper portion and is arranged so that depressing the upper portion of a storage compartment facilitates release of the respective substance into the container. The dispensing closure further comprises a dispenser protruding through the closure. The dispenser includes a dispensing lid movable between a closed and an open configuration, so that in an open configuration, liquid contained in the container can be dispensed therefrom. | 08-28-2008 |
20080223740 | Container Closure Assembly - A closure assembly has a closure cap ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080223741 | Ingredient Release Spout - An ingredient release spout. The ingredient release spout may include a cap, an ingredient capsule, a capsule nest with the ingredient capsule therein, and a base. | 09-18-2008 |
20080230408 | Device For Applying Flowable Substances - A device for applying a liquid, pasty or other flowable substance includes a pack with a receiving section comprising a wet portion for receiving the substance and a closure section defining a dry portion. The closure section is separated from the receiving section by a tear line. The wet portion is separated from the dry portion by means of a separation element comprising an orifice closed off by a closure element which is releasable from the separation element after tearing open the pack along the tear line. | 09-25-2008 |
20080289976 | Container attachable to another container for mixing ingredients - A chamber member for containing a flavored powder or cereal for attaching to a container containing spring water or milk respectively in a manner for mixing the ingredients. The chamber member is molded to define a port extending therein and having a threaded cylindrical wall for threadedly receiving a threaded neck of the container. The chamber member has a portion which is integral with the cylindrical wall and sealingly closes an inner end of the port. The chamber member has a score line formed into and extending partially around the portion thereby defining a breakaway disc having an unscored hinge portion. The breakaway disc is slanted relative to the port cylindrical wall to allow initial contact by the neck with the breakaway disc at a location opposite the unscored hinge portion as the neck is threadedly advanced in the port to allow mixing of the ingredients. Instructions are provided for mixing the ingredients, including instructions on how to locate a suitable container. | 11-27-2008 |
20080302678 | Edible Food Composition and Various Packaging Arrangments - A packaging system for food stuff comprising a primary container and a secondary container wherein said primary container is adapted for enclosure of said secondary container; said secondary container attached to an openable portion of said primary container. | 12-11-2008 |
20080314775 | Low-Cost, Mass-Producible Container for Separately Storing at Least Two Substances of Any Ratio for Subsequent Mixing, a.k.a., "TIDAL TWIST" and "TIDAL FORCE" - A container for storing at least two substances separately, for subsequent mixing, comprises two storage chambers. Both substances are maintained separately through means of an intervening seal that in one embodiment includes molded threads on its inner walls, a breakable bottom, and a seal rim portion. Activation occurs when the first chamber is screwed downward toward the second chamber. A second embodiment includes the same seal, but with no threads and simply a press activation system within a bellows sleeve. The first chamber may include various cap means through which the mixed substances may be poured out, including screw, spouted, snap-fitted, and plug-types. The seals of both embodiments may be reconfigured into two parts to adapt to a modified second chamber to accomplish the same results. The container may be enclosed in tamper-evident film that includes a perforated pull strip. Both embodiments can be adapted for beverage, medical, cosmetic, chemical, and many other container applications. | 12-25-2008 |
20090120815 | ADDITIVE STORAGE AND SELECTIVE RELEASE APPARATUS - The desires of consumers and those of drink manufacturers are not always the same. On the one hand, it can be more economical for manufacturers to provide flavoring agents and drink mixes in powdered and/or concentrated forms. On the other hand, consumers have grown accustom to purchasing ready-made drink products that do not require further mixing before consumption. Provided by aspects of the present invention are apparatus for storing and selectively releasing additives into liquids such as, for example, water and coffee. In accordance with some embodiments of the invention an apparatus for storing and selectively releasing additives is incorporated into a bottle-cap. In accordance with other embodiments an apparatus for storing and selectively releasing additives is incorporated into another portion of a vessel/container, such as for example, a sleeve that is fitted around a sidewall of a specific vessel. | 05-14-2009 |
20090261000 | CONTAINER CLOSURE HAVING A CAPSULE INSIDE IT - The invention relates to a closure for a container having an adapter part which can be fastened to the container connecting piece forming the container opening and on the external thread of which a hood-shaped part is screwed which forms the upper removal opening, wherein a capsule which is filled with an active substance and the contents of which can be moved into the interior of the container lies on the upper edge of the container connecting piece, wherein the capsule can be cut open by blades which protrude on a blade ring which can be rotated by rotation of the hood-like part and can be moved downwards, wherein the blade ring can be moved downwards during a first rotational range of the hood-shaped part until the blades stab into the capsule, and wherein the blade ring can be rotated by the hood-shaped part during the subsequent second rotational range of the hood-shaped part, in particular without a further movement downwards. | 10-22-2009 |
20090288965 | Container with secondary substance, preferably a liquid for attachment to and mixing with container of a primary liquid - An apparatus for adding a secondary substance to a primary liquid within a sealed container, for example, a shot of liquor to be added to a can of soda. A secondary container contains the secondary substance preferably a liquid and has a frangible seal. A mechanism sealingly and mechanically attaches the secondary container to the hull of a primary container having primary liquid. A frangible seal is provided to the secondary container. A penetrator is disposed at least partially within the housing of the secondary container and is at least partially surrounded by the attachment mechanism. —The penetrator causes rupture of the seal and mechanically penetrates through the hull of the primary container. The substance from the secondary container mixes with the liquid of the primary container. The secondary container may attach to the top, side, or bottom of a conventional primary container, a soda can. | 11-26-2009 |
20090308765 | Inserts for Multiple Component Containers - An insert for a multiple component container includes an upper seal member ( | 12-17-2009 |
20100059394 | Packaging the Extemporaneous Products, Particularly Medicinal, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic Products or the Like - The packaging for extemporaneous products, particularly medicinal, pharmaceutical, cosmetic products or the like, comprises a container of a first substance featuring a mouth, a receptacle of a second substance housed in said mouth, the inner volume of the receptacle being temporarily separated from the inner volume of the container and adapted to be placed in communication with this for mixing the first and second substance to form the product, and an isolating interspace defined along at least one portion of the surface delimiting the receptacle. | 03-11-2010 |
20100089776 | NUTRITIVE SUBSTANCE DELIVERY CONTAINER - The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A laminate seal having at least two layers is bonded across the upper portion opening and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A nutritive substance is bonded to at least one layer of the laminate seal. The container additionally comprises a closure removably coupled to the upper portion. The closure comprises a cutting portion which is adapted to pierce the laminate seal, thereby releasing the nutritive substance into the container contents. | 04-15-2010 |
20100163442 | Cap assembly having storage chamber for secondary material with inseparable working member - A cap assembly mounted on a neck of a container for containing a ingredient different from that in accommodated in a container comprises a cap body having an inner housing formed with a chamber for storage of a secondary ingredient and a working member adapted to open a low end opening of the chamber to allow the secondary ingredient in the chamber of the inner housing to be mixed with a primary ingredient in the container. The mixed ingredients may be discharged through an opening. | 07-01-2010 |
20100200437 | Dispensing Capsule - A dispensing capsule and method for use thereof, wherein the dispensing capsule is preferably pre-loaded during time of manufacture with a selected dry or liquid ingredient to facilitate subsequent consumer use. The dispensing capsule comprises an apertured housing removably-engagable to the opening of a bottle or container containing a fluid. Preloaded ingredients contained within a cavity in the housing may be introduced or discharged into the bottle by simply depressing a button on the diaphragm of the housing, thereby actuating a breakaway plunger to open an aperture in the opposing base plate of the housing, permitting the contents to flow through the aperture and into the liquid contents of the bottle. The combined contents and liquid within the bottle may subsequently be agitated (e.g., shaken or mixed) without fear or risk of leakage or spillage. A hand held dispensing capsule is also disclosed. | 08-12-2010 |
20100224511 | Bifurcated beverage can with unified opening and mixing operation - A beverage can having a primary fluid volume and a segregated secondary container. The secondary container could contain a liquid or a granulated solid. The two containers are separated by a barrier which can be opened. The beverage can has a lid with a conventional pull-tab and downward-opening hatch. However, the hatch is equipped with a piercer extending down into the can. When the pull-tab is actuated, the piercer breaches the barrier separating the secondary container from the primary fluid volume. The contents of the secondary container can then be mixed with the primary fluid. | 09-09-2010 |
20100224512 | Bifurcated beverage can with unified opening and mixing operation - A beverage can having a primary fluid volume and a segregated secondary tipping container. The secondary tipping container is sealed prior to opening the beverage can so that its contents do not mix with the contents of the primary container. The beverage can has a lid with a conventional pull-tab and downward-opening hatch. The secondary tipping container is preferably attached to the underside of the lid. The tipping container has an open mouth which is preferably sealed against the underside. When the pull-tab is actuated, the hatch descends and detaches a portion of the tipping container from the lid so that the tipping container then pivots downward and spills its contents into the primary container. | 09-09-2010 |
20100236951 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING A SURFACE DEFECT - A repair kit ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100236952 | SOLUTE-DISPENSING CLOSURE - A solute-dispensing closure is configured to mount on a filler neck of a container. Solute-dispensing closure can be operated by a user to discharge solute into solvent stored in a solvent reservoir provided in the container. | 09-23-2010 |
20100258457 | CLOSURE FOR THE METERED ADDITION OF A COMPON - The closure includes a rotary dispenser cap ( | 10-14-2010 |
20100282624 | SECURITY CAPSULE WITH BREAKABLE RESERVOIR AND CUTTER - A safety capsule ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100300904 | MULTI COMPARTMENT CONTAINER SYSTEM - A cartridge for use in a multi-compartment system, the cartridge including a housing having an opening at a top end, a sealing wall at a bottom end and wall openings through side walls of the housing; a displaceable sleeve sealingly mounted in the housing, the displaceable sleeve having a sealable filling opening at its top end, and an opening at its bottom end adapted and configured for sealing engagement with the sealing wall; the displaceable sleeve being axially displaceable between two positions along a longitudinal axis through the cartridge, a first position whereby the displaceable sleeve is in sealing engagement with the sealing wall and a seal is formed, and a second position where the sealing wall and the displaceable sleeve are disengaged, providing flow communication through the wall openings. | 12-02-2010 |
20110062036 | FRANGIBLE CAPSULE-IN-CAPSULE CHEMICAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION - A capsule-in-capsule system comprising at least two segregated chemical reactants is described. An inner capsule contains one reactant and is itself contained, with a second chemical reactant, in an outer capsule. The inner capsule and its contents is fabricated first; then it is incorporated into the second reactant; and the combination of the second reactant and inner capsule is encapsulated in the outer capsule. The reactants may be hydrophobic or hydrophilic and present as fluids, solids or combinations of solid(s) and fluids(s). When subjected to suitably high pressure, the capsule wall materials will fracture or rupture, releasing and preferably mixing all encapsulates to enable their prompt reaction. The utility of the invention is illustrated by its application to development of a corrosion inhibiting passive film on magnesium auto body material and to the adhesive bonding of members where precise positioning is desired. | 03-17-2011 |
20110083977 | STRUCTURE OF CAP HAVING STORAGE SPACE - A cap with a storage space for containing a secondary material includes a storage portion having a storage space and provided with a seal plate formed on a lower end of the storage space, an outer cap foldably formed on the storage portion and coupled to a spouting portion, a spouting member inserted in the spouting portion, and an operational member for breaking the seal plate when the spouting member is operation. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089059 | Drink Additive Delivery Lid System - A drink additive lid system ( | 04-21-2011 |
20110132782 | Article and method for reactive mixtures - Articles having a plurality of pouches present in a single article, the pouches separately containing chemical materials which are capable of providing a reactive mixture mixed, that cures over time to provide a polymeric coating in certain embodiments. The chemical materials are maintained in separate pouches that are separated by one or more frangible seals. When a frangible seal is broken, such as by application of pressure to the article, the chemical materials in the separate pouches come into contact with one another and may be mixed together. Subsequent to their mixing, the mixture formed is removed from the article, such as by cutting the article with scissors, and applied to any substrate that is desired to be coated, when the chemical materials are selected to be capable of forming a cured coating subsequent to their mixture. | 06-09-2011 |
20110174642 | DISPENSING CAPSULE - A dispensing capsule has a diaphragm button, stake and frangible membrane for a system for selectively dispersing the contents of a cup into an attached bottle. A frangible membraned cup has a diaphragm button operably attached to a stake with the stake's sharp point at one end and the diaphragm button on the opposing end. A cavity is disposed in the cup for consumable product defined by side walls and a base plate. Preloaded ingredients contained within the hermetically sealed cup are discharged from the dispensing capsule into a bottle by simply depressing a button disposed on the diaphragm of the cup, thereby actuating the stake to thrust forward and apply concentrated pressure abaxially to the frangible membrane. This concentrated pressure pierces substantially the center of the frangible membrane, causing it to rupture and progressively opening it. The diaphragm button locks in this downward position, holding the stake into the opened frangible membrane to maintain the opening, permitting the contents to flow through the frangible membrane and exit the cavity of the cup. | 07-21-2011 |
20110192735 | Multi-Chamber Container and Cap Therefor - A dispenser comprises a housing that has a removable tamper proof protective cap and tamper proof ring and is threaded to a container. The container, which is the main package, holds the supplemental component. The housing holds the first component into a plunger type chamber in a fully retracted position and is sealed from the supplemental component. The chamber has a delivery end that is closed before use. When pushed all the way in, the chamber's delivery end becomes open and delivers the first component into the main package. | 08-11-2011 |
20110253564 | MANUALLY ACTIVATED RECONSTITUTING CONTAINER - The invention relates to single chamber containers with internal indentions upon which flexible seals are placed to form separate compartments. Between these compartments is a contractible section upon which a cutting ring is welded. By applying pressure downward from the top, the contractible area retracts and the cutting ring reaches and pierces the seal. After a quick agitation, the consumer simply opens the discharge end and is ready to enjoy an instantly made beverage. | 10-20-2011 |
20110266171 | RESERVOIR CAP - A reservoir cap to be positioned on a neck of a container at an aperture thereof, including a first element in which a chamber, closed by a pierceable wall, is provided to house a product introducible into the interior of the container, and a second element including a piercer for piercing the pierceable wall. The first and second element being axially movable relative to each other, such that the movement causes piercing of the pierceable wall, with consequent introduction of the product into the container. The first element includes a first connector for connection to the container, which cooperate with an external portion of the neck of the container, and second connector for connection to the second element. The second connector including a thread cooperating with at least one tooth engaged in it. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272302 | COMPARTMENTALIZED CONTAINER - A compartmentalized container filled with all of the ingredients for a desired cocktail or meal that can be easily dispersed into the traditional cup or glass for the desired cocktail or meal. The compartmentalized container including a container, a membrane placed on the open end of the container, a coupler attached to the open end of the container, the coupler is adapted to receive a glass. | 11-10-2011 |
20110278184 | Beverage Flavoring Applicator - A beverage flavoring applicator may have a housing having an internal channel, a cup assembly disposed in the internal channel, the cup assembly having a first cup having a first chamber with a first flavoring substance disposed in the first chamber, a second cup having a second chamber with a second flavoring substance disposed in the second chamber, the first and second cups being nested one within the other, and a plunger slidably engaged with the housing, the plunger having a spike configured to rupture the first and second cups upon movement of the plunger from a first position to a second position with respect to the housing, thereby dispensing the first and second flavoring substances from the applicator. The applicator may engage with a beverage container, either with or without an adapter. Some embodiments may have a bottle opener. Methods of making such applicators and adapters are also described. | 11-17-2011 |
20110278185 | DEVICE FOR PRESERVING AND RELEASING A PRODUCT CONTAINED IN A RESERVOIR HAVING A RUPTURABLE WALL - The present invention relates to a removable device for preserving and releasing a product contained in a reservoir ( | 11-17-2011 |
20110284402 | DISPENSING CLOSURE HAVING MEMBRANE OPENING DEVICE WITH CUTTING TEETH - A dispenser closure (A) for a container including a storage chamber ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110290680 | Article and method for reactive mixtures - Articles having a plurality of pouches present in a single article, the pouches separately containing chemical materials which are capable of providing a reactive mixture mixed, that cures over time to provide a polymeric coating in certain embodiments. The chemical materials are maintained in separate pouches that are separated by one or more frangible seals. When a frangible seal is broken, such as by application of pressure to the article, the chemical materials in the separate pouches come into contact with one another and may be mixed together. Subsequent to their mixing, the mixture formed is removed from the article, such as by cutting the article with scissors, and applied to any substrate that is desired to be coated, when the chemical materials are selected to be capable of forming a cured coating subsequent to their mixture. | 12-01-2011 |
20110308977 | CONTAINER HAVING A TEARABLE PACKET THEREIN - Disclosed is a multi-compartment container including a tearable inner packet, as well as methods for its use and manufacture. | 12-22-2011 |
20120006702 | Multi-Compartment Flexible Package - A flexible package having a main package inner cavity compartment and a segregated secondary compartment. The main package generally includes a plurality of outer panel portions. These panel portions can include a front panel portion, a back panel portion, and a bottom panel portion. A frangible longitudinal seal portion is provided such that breaching of the frangible longitudinal seal portion facilitates communication between the inner cavity and the secondary compartment | 01-12-2012 |
20120055818 | Multi-Compartment Beverage Container - A disposable (or recyclable) beverage container includes two or more liquid-tight subsections, each subsection adapted to hold a different beverage. The container can carry liquids to be mixed at a point of consumption, or the contents of each subsection can be consumed separately, at different times. | 03-08-2012 |
20120111744 | DISPENSING CLOSURE FOR CONTAINER - A dispensing closure assembly for a container that permits a substance contained within a sealed capsule to be dispensed and mixed with other substance content contained within the container characterized in that the dispensing closure assembly includes a) an activating member ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120193249 | CONTAINER CLOSURE WITH ADDITIVE RESERVOIR - A closure with an additive reservoir is mounted on a container for a consumable liquid such as a beverage liquid or health drink. The closure has four components; a base, which includes the additive reservoir; a spout mounted on the base; a plunger positioned in the additive reservoir, and a tamper proof, dust resistant outer cap. Upon advancing the plunger, an additive in the reservoir is released into the consumable liquid upon the additive or plunger rupturing a membrane barrier. Upon moving the spout from a first position on the base to a second position on the base, a passageway through the base is opened so that the consumable liquid can flow to the consumer without having to remove the closure. Preferably, the additive chamber is mounted in a support column of the base with the passageway for the consumable liquid disposed between the additive chamber and the support column. | 08-02-2012 |
20120199503 | DISPENSING CAP FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A dispensing cap has an open-bottomed flow tube connected to a surrounding skirt by a resilient diaphragm, and extending into a storage chamber defined by the diaphragm, skirt, and a membrane sealingly closing off the bottom of the skirt. The lower end of the flow tube is disposed above and closely adjacent to the membrane, and is adapted to pierce the membrane when pressed downward against it. The dispensing cap is sealingly mountable to a beverage container with the skirt and storage chamber disposed within the throat of the container. A downward force applied to the flow tube will resiliently deform the diaphragm and force the lower end of the flow tube against and pierce the membrane, thus releasing the contents of the storage chamber into the container, which can then be agitated to mix the storage chamber contents with liquid in the container. | 08-09-2012 |
20120279879 | BOTTLE CAP - The present invention concerns a bottle cap containing heterogeneous materials including a main body attached to a container mouth and an activating upper cap that is assembled on an upper mouth of said main body. Rotation of said upper cap turns a prefabricated receptacle attached to the lower portion of said upper cap, opening a seal formed on the lower portion of said main body and concurrently allowing the heterogeneous materials contained inside said receptacle to drop inside the container. Said main body has a space formed at an outer part of the lower portion of said seal, and a cut line separator formed at the bottom of said receptacle is disposed within said space. Said receptacle is connected to the bottom of said upper cap. Rotation of said upper cap turns said receptacle so that said cut line separator formed at the bottom of said receptacle breaks a cut line that starts from said space, resulting in said cut line separator pushing said seal down and allowing the heterogeneous materials contained in said receptacle to drop and mix with the contents of the container. | 11-08-2012 |
20120285844 | System and Method for Dispensing Additives to a Container - A method and system for liquid dispensing provides an additive to a base liquid in a container. The additive may be enclosed by an additive bladder that is contained in a container cap and supported by a retaining element having an additive dispensing hole. When the cap is screwed down, a convex element in the cap may press the additive bladder and dispense the additive. The cap may then be removed and may be configured to internally retain the retaining element and the emptied additive bladder. In certain instances, the additive bladder may be omitted from the method and system. | 11-15-2012 |
20120312706 | Container For Mixing - A self-contained generator/fumigator and delivery system is described herein that provides for sealed containment to store, isolate and protect two or more solid and/or liquid reactants in separate chambers. Upon activation, the container facilitates robust mixing of the reactants, the containment thereof and allows the release of a pre-determined amount of gaseous products, e.g., chlorine dioxide, carbon dioxide and others, into a targeted volume of water, air or other solution. | 12-13-2012 |
20130001111 | DRINKING BOTTLE WITH MULTIPLE COMPARTMENTS AND REPLACEABLE AMPOULES - A drinking bottle ( | 01-03-2013 |
20130037427 | Container - A container includes a body, at least one partitioning plug, a stopper and a driving rod. The body has an opening on one end thereof, as well as a closed end on an other end thereof. The at least one partitioning plug is disposed in the body to divide the body into at least two chambers, wherein each of the at least one partitioning plug has a through-hole. The stopper is disposed at the opening of the body and has a through-hole. The driving rod is equipped with at least one blocking portion movably engaged in the through-hole or through-holes of the at least one partitioning plug, wherein one end of the driving rod protrudes from the opening of the body. | 02-14-2013 |
20130098784 | Packaging Container - A packaging container for at least two components to be mixed with each other has an outer container for a first component and at least one inner container for a second component arranged inside the outer container. The outer container and the inner container have container walls and at least one of the container walls is at least partially comprised of flexible plastic material. At least the outer container has at least one shape-defining sealed seam along one side. The inner container is openable by pressure application from the exterior of the outer container for mixing the first and second components within the packaging container. The outer container has an area provided for forming a removal opening. The inner container has outer dimensions that, when the outer container is opened, hinder the inner container from exiting to the exterior. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112576 | CONTAINER AND DEVICE COMPRISING SUCH A CONTAINER - A container with a cover wall, provided with at least one cover wall region which can be pierced to form a supply opening for supplying a liquid, a bottom wall, provided with at least one bottom wall region which can be pierced to form a discharge opening, at least one first chamber, in which a basic product is present, and a second chamber, in which an adjustment element is arranged that can be displaced from a position of rest to a puncturing position opening the piercable bottom wall region. The adjustment element is provided with at least one through-channel with an inlet opening and with an outlet opening opposite the piercable bottom wall region. The adjustment element is provided with a mixing chamber for mixing the liquid and the basic product. The mixing chamber is in fluid communication with the first chamber in the puncturing position of the adjustment element. | 05-09-2013 |
20130175188 | CLOSING DEVICE FOR A CONTAINER AND CONTAINER COMPRISING SAID CLOSING DEVICE - A device for closing a container, in which to contain a first component to be introduced into the container in addition to a second component, comprising a tank for the first component, a mobile thruster by means of which to determine the opening of the tank, a closing portion stably associated with the tank and provided with closing means able to cooperate with a neck of the container to determine a releasable clamping. The closing portion houses slidingly inside it at least a part of the mobile thruster and has an opening for the passage of the mobile thruster toward the tank. The mobile thruster is selectively mobile between a first raised position of non-interference with the tank and a second lowered position in which it determines the opening of the tank to allow the passage of the first component inside the container. The mobile thruster is made by molding in a single piece with the closing portion, defining a profile of preferential breakage connecting said mobile thruster and said closing portion. A safety element is also provided, made in a single piece both with respect to said mobile thruster and also with respect to the closing portion, to prevent an accidental reciprocal movement of said mobile thruster with respect to said closing portion. | 07-11-2013 |
20130186779 | BLISTER PACK FOR A CONTAINER - The present invention relates to a blister pack sealed to the neck of a container and adapted to fit under the container lid forming a seal, said blister pack containing a liquid soluble material such as dissolvable aspirin. When force is applied to the blister pack, the base, which is comprised of a rupturable material, breaks and allows the liquid soluble material to be mixed with the liquid in the container. The blister pack remains as a seal for the container until it is desired that the user remove the blister pack for access to the container. The user can then re-seal the container using the container lid. | 07-25-2013 |
20130193010 | PLASTIC CLOSURE HAVING A CAPSULE FOR DISPENSING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - In a plastic closure ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130264229 | Structure of cap having a storage space - A cap with a storage space for containing a secondary material includes a storage portion having a storage space and provided with a seal plate formed on a lower end of the storage space, an outer cap foldably formed on the storage portion and coupled to a spouting portion, a spouting member inserted in the spouting portion, and an operational member for breaking the seal plate when the spouting member is operation. | 10-10-2013 |
20130292275 | CAP FOR STORING MATERIALS SEPARATE FROM A BODY OF LIQUID AND FACILITATING SUBSEQUENT MIXING OF THE MATERIALS AND THE LIQUID, AND METHODS FOR USE AND FILLING THEREOF - A closure attachable over the opening of a container that selectively facilitates mixing of a component (e.g., supplement, vitamins, etc.) of any appropriate form (e.g., powders, flakes, liquids) with a liquid in the container to create a mixture. In one aspect, the closure includes a body, a storage compartment within the body, a nozzle movably received on the annular wall, a cap receivable over a portion of the body and the nozzle, an annular pull strip surrounding the body and spacing the first end of the cap from an outer collar of the body, and a plunger disposed within the storage compartment that is adapted to selectively break a seal to allow for mixing between the ingredients and the liquid. | 11-07-2013 |
20130313138 | BOTTLE WITH DISPENSING DEVICE - A bottle with a dispensing device includes a cap having a female screw; a tubular element, coaxial with the female screw, having a lower end, which is closed by a bottom wall and projects inside the neck of the bottle; and a collar joined to the top of the tubular element through a tear-away. A hollow piston having an open lower end is inserted in the tubular element and is suitable for breaking through the bottom wall of the cap after the collar together with the tear-away ring has been removed. The hollow piston and bottom wall of the tubular element define a chamber containing a product. The lower end of the hollow piston has an inclined profile. Means are provided to stop the stroke of the hollow piston before the bottom wall completely detaches and prevent the hollow piston from rotating at the end of its stroke. | 11-28-2013 |
20130334079 | DOUBLE-CHAMBER CONTAINER AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - There is provided a method for manufacturing a double-chamber container including an agent storage chamber and a solution storage chamber separated from each other by a weak seal portion, the method including the steps of: preparing a first sheet-like member including a first agent storage chamber forming portion and a first solution storage chamber forming portion whose one sides are joined to each other, as well as a second sheet-like member including a second agent storage chamber forming portion and a second solution storage chamber forming portion whose one sides are joined to each other; and forming the agent storage chamber and the solution storage chamber by joining the first and the second sheet-like members. The weak seal portion is formed by joining the one side of the first medical solution storage chamber forming portion and the one side of the second medical solution storage chamber forming portion. | 12-19-2013 |
20140001065 | MULTI-PRODUCT CONTAINER AND MANUFACTURING PROCEDURE | 01-02-2014 |
20140027322 | BOTTLE FOR EXTEMPORANEOUS PREPARATION PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, COSMETIC PRODUCTS - A bottle for extemporaneous-preparation products includes: a tank for containing a first substantially liquid substance, which has at least a dispensing mouth; and a container for containing a second substantially powdery substance associable with the tank substantially in proximity of the dispensing mouth, the inner volume of the container being temporarily separated from the inner volume of the tank and arranged to communicate therewith for mixing the first and second substances to form a product. The container includes a blistered capsule having: a first foil substantially deformable and shaped to define a containment cavity of the second substance; and a second foil substantially breakable, which is associated with the first foil to close the containment cavity and is turned towards the dispensing mouth, wherein applying pressure on the first foil causes the breaking of the second foil for the outflow and mixing of the first and of second substances. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034524 | PACKAGE HAVING A TEARABLE INTERNAL POUCH PROVIDED WITH A RUPTURING MEANS - The invention relates to a package having flexible walls, such as a sachet or an external pouch made of plastic, which is intended to contain a first product and at least one flexible internal pouch which can be ruptured or torn and contains a second product, preferably liquid, which is intended to be mixed with said first product in said sachet or said external pouch. The internal pouch is secured to an essentially rigid panel which has a preferential folding line that may be provided with a cut-out that projects at the moment of folding. | 02-06-2014 |
20140048430 | CAP AND CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR A DOSAGE PRODUCT - A dosage dispensing cap and container assembly and method of use are disclosed. The assembly includes a container defining an opening that leads to an interior space. A cap is removably affixed over the opening and defines a channel that leads to the interior space. The cap includes a puncturing structure positioned at a bottom region of the channel. A plunger is slidably disposed within the channel and includes a sleeve portion and a dosage product housed within the sleeve portion. The plunger slides within the channel between a first position in which the plunger is located in an upper region of the channel, and a second position in which the plunger is located in a lower region of the channel and the dosage product contacts the puncturing structure. | 02-20-2014 |
20140083879 | CUTTING AND DISPENSING CLOSURES - A closure ( | 03-27-2014 |
20140097106 | MULTIPLE COMPARTMENT CONTAINER - The present invention provides a container suitable for the packaging and storage in separate compartments of at least two products, which need to be combined to prepare a ready-to-use product, such as a ready-to-eat food product. When the preparation of the ready-to-use product is desired, the container of the present invention allows to easily combine the contents of said compartments and to evacuate the combined products from the container through a closable opening without dislodging any one of the compartments from one another. In case the container is used to package and store components of a ready-to-eat food product, it is preferred that the design of the container allows for the practical consumption of the prepared ready-to-eat food directly from the container. | 04-10-2014 |
20140124394 | PACKAGING DEVICE DESIGNED TO SEPARATELY PACKAGE A FIRST AND A SECOND FLUID - The invention relates to a package for packaging a first fluid and a second fluid, the second fluid being separated from the first, wherein the package comprises a first part for packaging a first fluid and a second part for packaging a second fluid, wherein the first part and the second part are designed to move from a first position, wherein the first part and the second part are separated, to a second position which makes it possible to mix the first fluid and the second fluid. | 05-08-2014 |
20140166511 | Reconstitution Device - A reconstitution device having an opening surrounded by a neck, and a cap including a first end, a second end, and an inner bore having a central aperture. A stopper is positioned in the opening of the neck and includes a portion capable of being perforated. A plunger is located at the second end of the cap, is configured to slide along the inner bore of the cap, and includes a shaft extending downwardly in a direction towards the stopper and having a pointed end for piercing the stopper. A locking mechanism is located in the cap and includes an aperture. The locking mechanism is configured such that when the plunger is pushed downwardly the shaft is allowed to pass through the aperture, but when the plunger is pulled upwardly the second aperture changes shape such that the shaft cannot freely pass through the aperture. | 06-19-2014 |
20140174966 | Beverage Bottle with Storage Solutes - The present invention relates to a beverage bottle with storage solutes. By means of pressing the drinking pumping cylinder, the cutting membrane inner cylinder being pushed down, two cutting edges of the cutting membrane inner cylinder are provided to cut the membrane; the cutting membrane inner cylinder has a notch to constitute a membrane adhesion structure; the cutting membrane inner cylinder being pushed down, the inner sleeve being separated from the sleeve in longitudinal direction, the water outlet port is connected to the water outlet cylinder portion so as to constitute a water outlet access; the sealed cap cooperates with the central spindle to constitute a switch control structure for the water outlet access. It has the advantages of: its pressing control structure is simple and labor-saving, its cutting membrane effect is good, its solutes are released quickly and completely and it can be provided for drinking directly. | 06-26-2014 |
20140202895 | MULTI-CHAMBER CONTAINER FOR STORING AND MIXING LIQUIDS - The present disclosure is drawn to a multi-chamber container and related methods for storing and mixing liquids and associated methods of use. The multi-chamber container includes a first chamber configured to contain a first liquid composition. The multi-chamber container also includes a second chamber configured to contain a second liquid composition. The multi-chamber container further includes a membrane separating the first liquid composition and the second liquid composition. The membrane is puncturable to facilitate contact of the first liquid composition and the second liquid composition. Additionally, the multi-chamber container includes a plunger operable to puncture the membrane. The plunger can be configured to move through an opening of the first chamber opposite the membrane to facilitate puncture of the membrane. | 07-24-2014 |
20140209490 | CAP AND INGREDIENT FOR MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER - A cap for a container includes a depressible structure arranged such that, when the depressible structure is depressed, the depressible structure applies force onto a first compartment, thereby rupturing the first compartment and dispensing a first ingredient into a second compartment of the container. The depressible structure can include a pliant material. Also described is a solid material shaped to concentrate force applied by the depressible structure at a first location of the first compartment to facilitate rupturing the first compartment. Additionally described is an ingredient that includes an effervescent material. | 07-31-2014 |
20140246342 | System and Method for Intermixing the Contents of Two Containers - A system and method for intermixing the contents of two containers. The system includes a first container, a second container, and a connector for providing fluid communication between the first and second containers. The connector includes at least one resilient retention member for securing the first container to the connector. In addition, the connector accommodates standard vials containing, for example, medicaments, and prevents the unwanted discharge of the contents of the vial into the environment. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246343 | CONTAINER FOR PACKAGING A FIRST AND A SECOND FLUID - Container for packaging a first fluid and a second fluid, provided with a rupturable membrane which allows this first fluid to be separated from this second fluid, and with a striker having the function of striking said membrane and thus of allowing the first and the second fluid to mix, wherein the container comprises a first element, suitable for receiving the first fluid with a body comprising a first end provided with a dispenser, and a second end forming an aperture intended for receiving the first fluid, wherein the container also includes a second element, suitable for receiving the second fluid with a body including a first end forming an aperture, intended for receiving the second fluid, and a second end closed by means of a pliable wall, wherein the second element is suitable for being received in the second end of the first element and thus for closing this second end of the first element, and the second element is provided with a striker fixed onto the pliable wall, which thus makes the striker mobile. | 09-04-2014 |
20140305818 | APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING HETEROGENEOUS MATERIALS - An apparatus containing heterogeneous materials which is coupled to a mouth part of a container containing contents such as liquid or the like, comprises a main body to be coupled and fixed to the mouth part of the container; and an accommodating part having a storage space formed inside of the main body, wherein an upper foldable connecting part of the inner storage space of the accommodating part and an opening formed below the foldable connecting part break an accommodating part sealing part which seals the lower end of the accommodating part, thereby allowing the contents of the storage space of the accommodating part to drop down into the container to be mixed. An opening is formed at the bottom of the upper portion of the foldable connecting part and the foldable connecting part is formed between the opening and the main body, wherein a soft foldable part is formed at the top or bottom of the foldable connecting part. | 10-16-2014 |
20140346062 | Chemiluminescent Beverage Container - In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a container with luminescence capable of being selectively engaged by a user. In one embodiment of the present invention, the luminescence may be the result of a chemical reaction between two different chemicals initially isolated from one another and always isolated from the beverage contained therein. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346063 | PROGRAMMABLE LIQUID CONTAINERS - The invention relates to liquid containers comprising a plurality of sealed additive chambers in communication with a vessel tillable with a liquid. The additive chambers comprise independently selected additives that may be added to a liquid in the container at the option of the user. The user can manually open the additive chambers of their choice and release the additive into a liquid in the vessel without destroying the integrity of the container. In this manner, the liquid containers are programmable by the users and various aspects of the liquid in the container, such as color and/or flavor, is controlled by the user. | 11-27-2014 |
20150021214 | Free Flow Ingredient Cap Device - Aspects described herein provide cap devices for dispensing a composition, the cap devices having chambers, shells, cutting elements, piercers, optional dust covers, and films. Exemplary basket piercers are provided for partially removing a film from the bottom of the chamber permitting a free flow of a composition from the cap device. Methods of using the cap devices are also provided. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027913 | Pharmaceutical Container System - A pharmaceutical container comprising a pair of containers interconnected with a coupling is described. The containers are intended to contain two components of a pharmaceutical such that when mixed a finished, ready to use, pharmaceutical mixture results. The coupling includes cutting devices that can cut through a frangible membrane when the containers, joined by the coupling are twisted with respect to one another. | 01-29-2015 |
20150041344 | Structure of Cap Having Storage Space - A cap with a storage space for containing a secondary material includes a storage portion having a storage space and provided with a seal plate formed on a lower end of the storage space, an outer cap foldably formed on the storage portion and coupled to a spouting portion, a spouting member inserted in the spouting portion, and an operational member for breaking the seal plate when the spouting member is in operation. | 02-12-2015 |
20150076012 | CAP WITH ADDITIVE CHAMBER AND ASSOCIATED PACKAGING UNIT - The present invention comprises a cap ( | 03-19-2015 |
20150114857 | CONTAINER FOR DISPENSING A COMBINATION PRODUCT - A container assembly comprising first and second compartments. The first compartment includes a base web having a formed portion and a flat portion, a lidding material joined to the flat portion and a frangible seal positioned between the base web and the lidding material. The second compartment includes first and second barriers that are sealed to one another at peripheral edges. The first barrier has an aperture through which the formed portion of the base web extends. An upper surface of the flat portion of the base web is joined to an interior surface of the first barrier, thereby encapsulating the frangible seal within the second compartment. When the frangible seal is broken, a passageway is provided for transferring material from the first compartment into the second compartment for mixing with a second material. The second compartment may then be opened to dispense the mixture. | 04-30-2015 |
20150114858 | Coolant Device, Dispenser and Methods Background of the Invention - This invention provides a thin and discreet coolant device, and single and multiple unit dispenser containers containing the same. The coolant device comprises a first packet being comprised of a waterproof or water-resistant material containing water therewithin and further comprising a fold and further adapted to have a selectively permanent connection between external and internal layers of said fold, such that upon applying a force to laterally extend the ends of said packet, a rupture of said first packet occurs allowing for the leakage of the water contained therewithin. The coolant device further comprises a second packet which encases said first packet, comprising an exterior and interior layer, wherein said interior layer is comprised of an absorbant material and said exterior layer is comprised of a waterproof or water-resistant material and wherein an amount of powdered urea is located within an interior of said second packet. Upon lateral extension of the sides of the second packet, a rupture of said first packet occurs allowing for the leakage of the water contained therewithin and its exposure to said urea located within said second packet, which exposure results in an endothermic reaction resulting in an outer surface of said second packet becoming cooler to the touch than an outer surface temperature prior to said rupture. Use of the coolant devices to provide cooling to a skin surface on demand is described, as well. | 04-30-2015 |
20150129439 | DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL INTO A CONTAINER - The present disclosure is directed at a dispenser for dispensing material into a container. The dispenser includes a base and a rotatable portion that is rotatable relative to the base along an axis of rotation. The base can be coupled to the container, and includes a storage compartment that has a cover that retains the material in the storage compartment when closed and that is positioned to release the material into the container when opened and when the base is coupled to the container. The rotatable portion includes a cover displacer that is inserted into the storage compartment and that is rotatable from a storage position in which the cover displacer and the cover are positioned such that the cover is closed, to a dispensing position in which the cover displacer has displaced the cover such that the cover is opened. The cover is oblique relative to the axis of rotation. Alternatively, the base includes a storage compartment having a dispensing aperture positioned such that the material stored in the storage compartment falls into the container when the dispensing aperture is uncovered. The rotatable portion includes a cover that rotates in response to rotation of the rotatable portion from being completely closed over the dispensing aperture when the dispenser is in a storage position to leaving the dispensing aperture at least partially uncovered when the dispenser is in a dispensing position. | 05-14-2015 |
20150136622 | PACKAGED PRODUCTS, INSERTS AND COMPARTMENTS FOR ASEPTIC MIXING OF SUBSTANCES, ALONG WITH METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A package comprising a container for holding a first substance, and a product insert for holding a second substance, at least partially inserted info said container, and where the first product and the second product can be allowed to merge by external manipulation of said package. Packaged products and methods are also provided. | 05-21-2015 |
20150144511 | DISPENSING CAP FOR ATTACHING TO A CONTAINER - The present invention provides a dispensing cap for attaching to a container, which includes a dispensing chamber having an interior compartment for holding an ingredient to be dispensed into the container. The top end of the dispensing chamber has a flexible diaphragm and an actuator button and the lower end of the dispensing chamber is connected to an s-shaped frangible membrane member. The dispensing chamber includes a threaded bottle cap for attaching the container to the dispensing cap. A piercing shaft includes four rectangular shaped vanes which engage and pierce the center of an s-shaped frangible membrane at the bottom of the dispensing chamber. This causes the s-shaped frangible membrane to rupture and thereby form an opening in the bottom of the interior compartment of the dispensing chamber so that the ingredient housed within the compartment freely passes through the dispensing opening and into the container. | 05-28-2015 |
20150290078 | RECONSTITUTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS FOR INJECTION - A device is disclosed for reconstitution and delivery of an injectable pharmaceutical. A diluent is provided in a pressurized reservoir, while separately a syringe with a needle contains a pharmaceutical such as a lyophilized drug. When the pressurized reservoir is coupled to the interior of the syringe, such as by piercing the pressurized reservoir with the needle, the pressurized reservoir forces the diluent into the syringe where the diluent can mix with and reconstitute the pharmaceutical. A variety of techniques are disclosed for pressurizing the reservoir and fluidly coupling the reservoir with the syringe. The techniques disclosed herein may, for example, be adapted for use with a conventional syringe and needle. | 10-15-2015 |
20150336723 | ENCLOSED-COMPARTMENT PRODUCT DISPENSING DEVICE - A dispensing container for containing and dispensing a flowable or dispensable product or ingredient. A main container has a sidewall and an open upper end having a circumferential rim, and a tear member disposed radially inwardly from and extending axially above the circumferential rim. A domed lid has a sidewall defining a containing volume and a circumferential portion having a channel for attachment to and rotation upon the circumferential rim of the container. The domed lid includes a sheet having a periphery connected to the sidewall of the domed lid, to form an enclosed volume that can container a product. The sheet has a surface oriented at an angle to the rotating plane of the circumferential rim of the lid. When the lid is rotated on the container, film surface of the sheet rotates to intersect and be torn against the tear member. | 11-26-2015 |
20150353249 | CONTAINER SYSTEM FOR RELEASABLY STORING A SUBSTANCE - The present invention provides a container system for releasably storing a substance. The container system includes a vial having a sample storage chamber and a piercing member for piercing is membrane in the lid, which membrane seals a substance within a reservoir in the lid until the membrane is pierced by the piercing member. The container system optionally includes a funnel. There is also provided a method and kit for use of such a container system. | 12-10-2015 |
20150360844 | CONTAINER INCLUDING A CAPSULE FOR DISPENSING CONTENTS INTO THE CONTAINER - A container is disclosed comprising a body for storing a substance, the body including an opening and a capsule disposed within the opening for dispensing contents into the body. | 12-17-2015 |
20160066749 | DRINK CONTAINER - The disclosure is directed to a drink container that includes a lower container having a void formed therein configured to hold a liquid, a divider disposed in the void of the lower container, the divider configured to form a plurality of compartments, each compartment being configured to separately hold a liquid, wherein each of the compartments has an open top portion, a film configured to seal the top portions of each of the plurality of compartments, a upper container configured to interact with the lower container and a cutter, the cutter being operably attached to an internal surface of the upper container at a first end, wherein a cutting edge of the cutter is nearer the film than the first end of the cutter. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068319 | DISPENSER HAVING PIERCEABLE MEMBRANE - A dispenser for dispensing material into a container has a base, which can be coupled to the container, and a rotatable portion that is mounted to the base and rotatable about an axis of rotation. The rotatable portion includes a storage compartment for storing the material. The storage compartment has a dispensing aperture of which at least a portion of the periphery extends in a direction non-perpendicular relative to the axis of rotation. The dispensing aperture is positioned such that the material stored in the storage compartment falls into the container when the dispensing aperture is uncovered. A pierceable membrane is sealed along the periphery of the dispensing aperture. A piercer, which forms part of the base, is offset from the axis of rotation and is positioned to pierce the membrane from the outside of the storage compartment during a full rotation of the rotatable portion. | 03-10-2016 |
20160083156 | DISPENSING CAP FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER - A dispensing cap sealingly mountable within the throat of a beverage container has an open-bottomed flow tube connected to a surrounding skirt by a resilient diaphragm, forming a reservoir surrounding the flow tube. A membrane attached to the periphery of the skirt seals off the bottom of the reservoir. The lower end of the flow tube extends into the reservoir and is adapted for piercing the membrane. A downward force applied to the flow tube will resiliently deform the diaphragm, causing the lower end of the flow tube to pierce the membrane, thus allowing the contents of the reservoir to flow into the container. The flow tube extends above the diaphragm and terminates in a flow assembly operable between a closed position and a “consume” position in which the contents of the container can flow through the flow tube and out an opening in the cap sleeve. | 03-24-2016 |
20160083168 | MANUALLY ACTIVATED FLEXIBLE RECONSTITUTING CONTAINER - The invention relates to single chamber containers with internal indentions having rigid, semi-flexible and/or collapsible walls, upon which flexible seals are placed to form separate compartments. Between these compartments is a rigid, semi-flexible and/or collapsible section that may have optional cutting rings welded. By applying pressure and/or suction on one or more of the container portions, the seal is either pressure or mechanically broken. After a quick agitation, the consumer simply opens the discharge end and is ready to enjoy an instantly mixed beverage. | 03-24-2016 |
20160106519 | Dental Powder/Liquid Material-Containing Preparation Accommodation Bag and Dispensing Method for Same - A dental powder/liquid material-containing preparation accommodation bag, which suppresses entrainment of air in mixing a powder material and a liquid material for dispensing, is provided. A powder Material | 04-21-2016 |
20160114960 | DUAL COMPARTMENT POUCH HAVING PRESSURE-OPENABLE NON-SEAMED LINE - Disclosed is a dual compartment pouch with a pressure-openable non-seamed line with a configuration in which: a specific portion of a bonding line forms a border of first and second receiving portions; a pressurized opening formed with a cross-section of protrusions and depressions closely attached to upper sides or lower sides of one of the first and second receiving portions having a sealed external portion along an external bonding line and partitioned by an internal bonding line is disposed; and a cutting line for defining a range within which the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion may be separated from a lower side in the center of the internal bonding line to a position that is near the pressurized opening. | 04-28-2016 |
20160120379 | WIPE CONTAINER - A wipe container that includes a cover member that has a cavity, at least one wipe received in the cavity of the cover member, a base member that has a fluid reservoir, and a partition that is disposed between the cover and base members. The cover member, the base member, and the partition are sealed together to create a perimeter seal. The partition creates a barrier between the wipe on one side and cleaner on the other side. The container can be introduced into a clean room. Just prior to use, the partition is split open so that the cleaner mixes with water on the wipes. | 05-05-2016 |
20160137387 | APPARATUS, ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a cosmetic arrangement can be provided, which can include a first structure that can enclose a cosmetic active ingredient(s), a second structure that can enclose a solvent solution, a third structure(s) that can separate the solvent solution from the cosmetic active ingredient(s), a medium that can be configured to absorb a mixture of the cosmetic active ingredient(s) and solvent solution, and an indicator structure that can be configured to indicate whether the cosmetic active ingredient(s) and the solvent solution have come in contact with one another. Upon an application of a particular amount of pressure on a portion(s) of the arrangement, the cosmetic active ingredient(s) and the solvent solution can be caused to come into direct contact with one another. | 05-19-2016 |
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