Claims:Claims
1. Multi-chamber bottle for storage of powdered solids or liquids consisting of substantially cylindrical casing with the narrowing neck and cap closing access to this bottle, characteristic by that, that the bottle is divided internally by vertical partitions on at least two chambers, from which each has the independent inlet/outlet opening and the base, simultaneously between the neck of the bottle and the cap there is the distributor cap closing the inlet/outlet openings of the chambers, and each inlet/outlet opening of the distributor cap under the cap is closed by means of the independent closings belonging to each chamber separately.
2. The bottle according to patent claim 1 characteristic by that, that the bottle advantageously has two or more chambers.
3. The bottle according to patent claim 1 characteristic by that, mat the distributor cap constitutes the integral part of the bottle connected with it at the neck.
4. The bottle according to patent claim 1 characteristic by that, that the distributor cap constitutes the screw in separate part situated on the neck of the bottle under the cap.
5. The bottle according to patent claim 2 characteristic by that, that the distributor cap has independent for each chamber closings, and in case of chambers bottle closings are situated internally centric.
6. The bottle according to patent claim 5 characteristic by that, that the distributor cap on its surface is limited by the sealing edges fields corresponding to inlet/outlet openings of the bottle in number of fields corresponding to number of fields in the bottle, and in this fields there are furrows and tongues.

, Description:FIELD OF INVENTION
[01] The present invention mainly pointed on a bottle/container having one or more webbed partition/s which helps a consumer/user to enjoy the facility of storing and transporting two or more solids or liquids in a single bottle/container. The invention focus on providing two or more different solids or liquids in same container with equal volume to enable maximum consumer/user utility and satisfaction.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[02] Containers are used for many different materials, including liquids, solids, and gasses. In some industries, multiple materials are required to complete a process. For example, in photofinishing and film development, more than one chemical is necessary to complete processing steps such as developing, bleaching, and fixing. The photographic film and paper processing agents are contained in separate containers, and distributed to a processing station lab. The containers for the photographic processing agents are installed in an automatic photo-processor by an operator. The individual containers can be supplied as a unit, wherein an outer containment unit, such as a box, tie, or cartridge, is used to house the individual containers in a single unit, to simplify installation and removal of the containers.

[0003]
Similarly, in printing, multiple colors, or multiple containers of a single color, can be used. In ink jet or laser printers, for example, multiple individual containers, separately or in a common containment unit, are used to satisfy the requirements of supplying more than one colorant to the printer.

[0004]
Other areas in which multiple materials, or a single container having multiple chambers, have been used include detergent bottles, and lawn and garden chemical bottles, wherein the chambers may carry different chemicals, or one chamber may serve as a measuring chamber for a material stored in the second chamber.

[0005]
Many industries have a need to supply more than one material in a limited space, whether the materials supplied are liquids, solids, gasses, or a combination thereof. Further, there is a need to simplify manufacturing, reduce material waste, and lower manufacturing costs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006]
The invention is a one-piece container including at two or more chambers, wherein each chamber independently has an internal cavity defining a volume and one opening connected to the internal cavity, and at least one chamber has at least one indentation; webbing between each chamber, wherein the webbing between the chambers is discontinuous, forming at least one non-webbed area; and a grippable portion formed by creation of indentations in the chambers, a non-webbed area, or a combination thereof. The container can be a storage system and can be used in a system for delivery of materials supplied by the container, and can be used as a method of supplying materials.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0007]
The multi-chambered container has numerous advantages over existing container and dispenser devices. For example, the multi-chambered container provides for storage of more than one material in a confined space. The multi-chambered container further does not require a separate containment unit, such as a box, thereby simplifying manufacturing as compared to existing multiple bottle systems, and providing a more environmentally-friendly packaging by reducing packaging material use and waste. The features of the multi-chambered container can be designed to prevent incorrect loading of the container in a device, and can include indicia for ease of installation. The container has grippable portions, increasing the ergonomic ease of use. The container is also flexible, allowing play in alignment of the chambers in inserting into a device. Other advantages will be apparent upon reading the remainder of the document, and study of the accompanying figures.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0008]
A one-piece container including at two or more chambers, wherein each chamber independently has an internal cavity defining a volume and one opening connected to the internal cavity, and at least one chamber has at least one indentation; webbing between each chamber, wherein the webbing between the chambers is discontinuous, forming at least one non-webbed area; and a grippable portion formed by creation of indentations in the chambers, a non-webbed area, or a combination thereof. The container can be a storage system and can be used in a system for delivery of materials supplied by the container, and can be used as a method of supplying materials.

[0009]
The container can be formed of any suitable material, for example, polymeric material such as plastics, glass, or metal. The container material can be chosen to reduce or eliminate reactivity with the material the container chambers will hold. For example, caustic chemicals can best be contained in glass or plastic. Exemplary plastics include, for example, polyethylene, including high-density polyethylene and low-density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene isosorbide terephthalate, vinyl, or other plastic materials known in the art. If a plastic material is chosen, it can be a harder or softer plastic, depending on container contents, desired durability, and intended use.
[0010]
The container can be formed by any known methods. For example, a plastic container can be formed by blow molding, injection molding, or thermal molding. Glass can be molded to form the container. Metal can be smelted and poured, hammered, or bent into shape. If parts of the container are formed in separate pieces, the pieces can be joined by thermal or sonic welding, by adhesive, by fasteners, or a combination thereof.
[0011]
The container can include two or more chambers, wherein the chambers are joined by webbings. The chambers and webbings together form a one-piece container. The container can be formed integrally, or by joining individually formed pieces, as addressed elsewhere herein. According to one embodiment, the container is integrally formed, for example, of blow-molded or injection-molded plastic.
[0012]
The webbings extends between the chambers. The webbing between the chambers can be formed of the same or a different material than at least one of the chambers. For example, the entire container can be formed of a single material, or two types of plastics can be used, for example, a more malleable plastic for the webbing and a less malleable plastic for at least one of the chambers connected to the webbing.

[0013]
The webbing can be any desired thickness. The webbing thickness, width, and height each independently can be determined by intended use, considering, for example, aesthetics, desired flexibility between chambers, interaction with associated equipment, durability, ease of manufacturing, and cost of materials. Other factors for consideration will be apparent to those skilled in container manufacture. The webbing can be of varied thicknesses. The webbing can be embossed, engraved, etched, painted, or printed.
[0014]
The webbing between the chambers is discontinuous, forming at one or more webbed area. A two-chambered container can include both webbing and a non-webbed area between the chambers. Where three or more chambers are present in the container, each pair of adjacent chambers is connected by webbing, and at least one pair of adjacent chambers is connected by webbing including a non-webbed area between the chambers.
[0015]
The container can include two or more chambers, wherein at least one chamber has an internal cavity defining a volume. Each chamber having a cavity further includes an opening connected to the internal cavity, such that materials can be added to or removed from the cavity through the opening. The opening can be placed on any suitable surface of the container, for example, top, bottom, or sides. The opening can be on one or more chamber side including a webbing.
[0016]
Each chamber can be made of the same or a different material of at least one other chamber of the container. According to one embodiment, all chambers are made of the same material. According to another embodiment, all chambers and the interconnecting webbing are made of the same material.
[0017]
Each chamber can be of the same or different dimensions, for example, height, width, depth, volume, overall shape, or a combination thereof, as at least one other chamber. According to one embodiment, the shapes of the containers are varied. Each chamber independently can be of a symmetrical or asymmetrical shape. Each chamber independently can be polygonal, round, ovoid, or irregularly shaped. Each chamber can have at least a portion of the chamber that is polygonal, round, ovoid, or irregularly shaped, herein at least one other portion of the chamber is differently shaped. One or more edge of a chamber can be angular or rounded. The width, depth, or both of each chamber can vary over the height of the chamber. The shapes of at least two containers can be different.
[0018]
Different volumes between two or more chambers can be achieved by changing the dimensions, or overall shape, of a chamber, by changing the shape or dimensions of the internal cavity of the chambers, by filling at least a portion of the internal cavity or chamber, or a combination thereof. For example, filler can be added directly to a chamber, and a partition, flexible structure such as a bag, or inflexible structure can be added to the chamber to form the internal cavity.
[0019]
The internal cavity suitable for holding materials can be formed by the interior of the chamber walls. The internal cavity can be formed by formation of a second, enclosed internal space within the chamber, wherein the internal space can be separated from the interior chamber walls, about the interior chamber walls, or be formed by at least a portion of at least one interior chamber wall. The internal cavity can be connected to the opening in the chamber. Where the internal cavity is formed at least partially by a structure other than the interior chamber walls, the structure can be molded as part of the opening, or connected to the opening by a form of welding, adhesive, fasteners, or a combination thereof. The internal cavity can have some or all of the volume consumed by a filler, for example, a solid, liquid, or gas. Filler can be enclosed, for example, in a bag or other containment unit, before adding to the internal cavity of a chamber.
[0020]
At least one chamber of the container can have at least one indentation. The indentation can be of any width, height, depth, or shape desired. The dimensions and shape of the indentation can be determined by aesthetics, interaction with associated equipment, ease of manufacturing, and cost of materials. Other factors for consideration will be apparent to those skilled in container manufacture. More than one indentation can be present in a chamber. The indentation can be wholly formed on one surface of the container. The indentation can be formed such that it extends across two or more surfaces of the container, for example, on an edge, where two or three surfaces can be affected. The indentation can be formed as a polygonal, accurate, or irregular shape. A polygonal indentation, including a V-shaped indentation, can have rounded edges.

[0021]
The indentation can be aligned with an adjacent or remote webbing, such that one portion of the indentation, for example, a top or bottom, aligns with one end of a webbing area. The indentation can extend for the length of the webbing, or be longer or shorter than the length of the webbing. The indentation can be aligned with an adjacent or remote non-webbed area such that one portion of the indentation, for example, a top or bottom, aligns with one end of a non-webbed area. The indentation can extend for the length of the non-webbed area, or be longer or shorter than the length of the non-webbed area. The indentation can be centered on an adjacent or remote webbing or non-webbed area. The indentation can have no relation to either a webbing or non-webbed area. By “remote” webbing or non-webbed area, it is meant a webbing or non-webbed area that is not connected to the indented chamber.

[0022]
The container can include one or more indicia on any surface, for example, a chamber wall, webbing, or opening. Indicia can include alpha-numerics, symbols, drawings, or colored areas. Indicia can be applied to the container with adhesive, fasteners, printing techniques, painting, engraving, etching, as a slipcover, or by any other means. Indicia can be formed as part of the container, on one or more chamber or webbing area, or a combination thereof. A non-webbed area, or combination of webbing and non-webbed area can form indicia, for example, alpha-numerics or a symbol.
[0023]
The container can have one or more labels. The label can be affixed to the container by heat, adhesive, slipcover, fastener, or other known methods of attachment. The label can be on one or more surface of the container, for example, extending across at least a portion of one or more chambers, or at least a portion of one chamber and at least a portion of a webbing. Alternately, the label can be formed integrally as part of the container, wherein the label is formed as part of one or more chamber, webbing area, or a combination thereof. The label can include information such as, but not limited to, manufacturer, materials, hazard information, run date, batch number, expiration date, and use instructions. The label and indicia can be the same according to certain embodiments.
[0024]
The opening of one or more chambers can be formed integrally with the chamber, or separately therefrom and attached thereto during manufacturing. The opening can be planar with the surface of the chamber including the opening, recessed from the surface, or raised from the surface, for example, in a neck-like formation. Examples of raised openings include those suitable for closure with screw tops or pressure fit tops. The opening can be closed by any means, for example, a screw top, a pressure fit top, a film, or a plug.
[0025]
The container can be made in various configurations. According to one embodiment, the two or more chambers of the container can be in-line, such that the containers are co-planar. The container can be made such that at least one chamber is not co-planar with at least one other chamber, for example, by curving or forming an angled webbing between a pair of chambers in the container. The container can describe an arc, S-curve, or other non-linear shape. The container can be substantially polygonal, round, ovoid, or irregularly shaped, wherein the container shape is described by the overall circumferential shape formed by the outer surface of the chambers. All chambers can be connected by webbing to at least one other chamber.
[0026]
The material of the container can allow the container to be moved out of plane. This allows the container to be adapted to fit in a carton, other containment unit, or an apparatus that is accurate, round, ovoid, polygonal, or irregularly shaped. A container having more than two chambers can be manipulated to form a polygonal, round, ovoid, or irregular closed shape, having two end chambers, not connected by webbing, abutted.
[0027]
One or more container can be placed in a containment unit. A containment unit can be any material or combination of materials that extends around the periphery or circumference of the container, for example, one or more strap, rope, a film or flexible wrapper, a box, a carton, a bag, or other enclosure. The containment unit can be designed to be removed before use of the container, or can be designed to remain on the container during use.
Explanation of Figures:
Fig 1: Figure 1 is the overall top view of the bottle which shows the multi-chamber part.
Fig 2: Figure 2 shows the internal partition of the bottle.
Fig 3: Figure 3 shows the division of covering of bottle.
Fig 4: Figure 4 shows the internal partition of the bottle.
Fig 5: Figure 5 shows the division of the bottle in two parts.
Fig 6: Figure 6 shows the division of the bottle in more than two parts.
Fig 7: Figure 7 shows the division of the top view of the bottle when divided in four parts.
Fig 8: Figure 8 shows the division of the top view of the bottle when divided in three parts.
Fig 9: Figure 9 shows the internal vertical division of the bottle explaining the balance of the bottle when divided into parts.
Fig 10: Figure 10 shows the division of the bottle into four parts with the view of top and side.
Fig 11: Figure 11 shows the internal partition of the bottle when divided into three parts.