GB2291852A - Divided containers - Google Patents
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- GB2291852A GB2291852A GB9415626A GB9415626A GB2291852A GB 2291852 A GB2291852 A GB 2291852A GB 9415626 A GB9415626 A GB 9415626A GB 9415626 A GB9415626 A GB 9415626A GB 2291852 A GB2291852 A GB 2291852A
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D71/00—Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottles; Bales of material
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Abstract
A container such as a can has individual compartments, which are pressurised or at atmospheric pressure, each of which contains a food or drink product. The compartments may be joined or bound together to provide an overall composite set or series of compartments, which may be separated at will for convenience. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION: ETHERCAN
The modern day can is constructed from tin, aluminium, plastic or a combination of these or other materials and alloys. The "Ethercan" is the can to contain two or more products split internally. This can be achieved by pressure moulding separate sections and joining them together i.e. two crescent shaped cans joined to form a single can. Alternatively by inserting a dividing piece into a container, see Fig. 1
An example of the many uses of the "Ethercan" is to contain two different foodstuffs or liquids examples of such are listed below. Mixer drinks can also be accommodated for use on airlines and other retail outlets.
Cinzano/Lemcnade Rum/Coke
Gin/Tonic Lemonade/Lemonad2 Lemonade/Orangeade
Cola/Cherrycola etc. etc. .........
Also it may be desirable to drink only one portion of the "Ethercan" to keep the other side fresh for later consumption i.e. on a car journey or family outing. It will therefore be necessary to have two or more ring pulls to the top of the can.
It is also possible to use the "Ethercan" for food products and consumer durables i.e. to contain vegetables separately or sponge puddings and custard for example. The can could be divided into two, three or more sections for these purposes. The product could be used for microwave cooking, with lid arrangements to suit the product and ease of extracting the foodstuff.
See Fig. 2 for detals.
It is also possible to produce a can which can be separated with a fitting or connection in between i.e. male/female connection, bayonnet connection or taped. This would allow the separate parts of the can to be used independently. It is initially envisaged to produce the "Ethercan" in plastic with metal lid although other combinations of products can be used.
See Fig 3.
In addition to the above details the Ethercan could be made to include the following; square shaped, straws, foil push through opening instead cf ring pull, screw top, ease of separation of individual parts of the can
Claims (6)
- CLAIMS 1. A can or container, in the shape of a cylinder, comprising two or more compartments, achieved by the use of one or more dividing pieces within the body of the container, to create separate compartments for the purpose of holding consumable liquids at atmospheric or forced pressure.
- 2. A container such as claimed in Claim 1 wherein each part of the container whicb holds the drink is made as a single unit and joined or bound together to form a composite compartmented container.
- 3. A container such as claimed in Claim 1 or 2 such that the individual compartments remain permanently joined.
- 4. A container such as claimed in Claim 2 or 3 such that its individual compartments may be separated trom each other by removing the joining or binding material such as shrink wrapping, labels, ties or interlocking lugs.
- 5. A container such as claimed in Claim 4 such that its individual compartments may be separated and re-joined.
- 6. A container substantially described herein with reference to Figures 1 to 3 of the accompanying drawings.6. A container such as claimed in Claim 5 whereby the separate parts when joined form a non-cylindical shape.7. A container such as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 5 whereby one or more of the individual parts contain a food product.8. A container such as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 7 which is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven.i. A container as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the individual contents of each compartment may be accessed by the use of ring pulls, push through foil, screw tops, straws or can openers.lu. A container substantially as described herein with reference to Figures i-o and Photographs 1-4 of the accompanying drawings and photographs.Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. Two independent semi-circular shaped containers (Figure 1: Parts A & B) are brought together on their longitudinal axis into contact with each other on their flat faces (Figure 2: Part C).Each individual semi-circular container may be released and separated from the other by the removal or breaking of the binding material such as shrink wrapping or labels.Each individual semi-circular container has its own opening and ring-pull which is fixed in position on the upper exposed surface as shown in Figures 1 and 2. The ring-pulls are fixed and do not revolve or rotate in any way.In their combined condition, each individual semi-circular container can be opened at the same time and different contents from each container poured out into a single vessel, for example, to provide mixed drinks.An empty individual semi-circular container can be released from the adjacent container to be disposed of, and the remaining container kept for later use.Each individual semi-circular container when separated from the other container may be kept comfortably in a pocket or handbag because its flat side shall make storage more convenient than a standard fully circular and cylindrical can.2. A container comprising two individual containers as claimed in Claim 1, wherein each individual container may be connected or reconnected by the use of interconnecting lugs.3. A container as claimed in Claim 1, or 2, wherein there are 3 or more individual containers.4. A container as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein one or more of the individual containers contain a food product.5. A container as claimed in Claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, wherein the means of opening and accessing the contents is hy push-foil, opening lid or straws.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9415626A GB2291852B (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Composite can assembly - 'Ethercan' |
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GB9415626A GB2291852B (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Composite can assembly - 'Ethercan' |
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GB9415626D0 GB9415626D0 (en) | 1994-09-21 |
GB2291852A true GB2291852A (en) | 1996-02-07 |
GB2291852B GB2291852B (en) | 1998-01-14 |
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GB9415626A Expired - Fee Related GB2291852B (en) | 1994-08-01 | 1994-08-01 | Composite can assembly - 'Ethercan' |
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Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2320007A (en) * | 1996-12-03 | 1998-06-10 | Jesse Birdsall | Compartmented beverage can |
GB2340811A (en) * | 1998-08-25 | 2000-03-01 | Barry Andrew Ward | Multiple cans |
WO2001014220A1 (en) | 1998-08-19 | 2001-03-01 | Taste 2 Limited | Dispensing container and method for dispensing |
DE20115233U1 (en) | 2001-09-14 | 2002-05-29 | Pickel, Roger, 45721 Haltern | Beverage can with a "two-chamber system" |
WO2008059082A1 (en) * | 2006-11-17 | 2008-05-22 | Joao Paulo Muchelas Ferreira | Beverage can |
GB2493759A (en) * | 2011-08-18 | 2013-02-20 | Angelo Kyranidis | Drinks can |
CN107161467A (en) * | 2017-07-10 | 2017-09-15 | 合肥徽慕农业科技有限公司 | A kind of seed storage tank |
Citations (9)
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GB362734A (en) * | 1931-01-19 | 1931-12-10 | David Charles Savage | Improvements in tins or containers for comestibles |
GB787783A (en) * | 1955-12-06 | 1957-12-18 | Simmenthal Meridionale S R L | Improvements in the canning of products |
GB811969A (en) * | 1957-05-10 | 1959-04-15 | Paulucci Jeno F | Improvements in or relating to a method of making canned chinese food |
GB965932A (en) * | 1961-09-06 | 1964-08-06 | Sir Frank Shires | Improvements in hermetically sealed cans or tins |
GB969463A (en) * | 1959-11-26 | 1964-09-09 | Wilkie & Paul Ltd | Improvements in or relating to container means |
GB1093198A (en) * | 1966-03-01 | 1967-11-29 | Blechdosen Und Aluminiumwarenf | Twin-chamber can for preserved foods |
GB2127376A (en) * | 1982-09-23 | 1984-04-11 | Mario Pasquale | Can for effervescent beverages |
GB2204554A (en) * | 1987-05-14 | 1988-11-16 | Chen Shih Chiang | A compartmented pull-open can |
GB2265597A (en) * | 1992-03-04 | 1993-10-06 | Valerie Holyoake | Can with two chambers and one ring-pull |
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US4165812A (en) * | 1978-07-03 | 1979-08-28 | Riley Brothers, Inc. | Multi-container package |
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Patent Citations (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB362734A (en) * | 1931-01-19 | 1931-12-10 | David Charles Savage | Improvements in tins or containers for comestibles |
GB787783A (en) * | 1955-12-06 | 1957-12-18 | Simmenthal Meridionale S R L | Improvements in the canning of products |
GB811969A (en) * | 1957-05-10 | 1959-04-15 | Paulucci Jeno F | Improvements in or relating to a method of making canned chinese food |
GB969463A (en) * | 1959-11-26 | 1964-09-09 | Wilkie & Paul Ltd | Improvements in or relating to container means |
GB965932A (en) * | 1961-09-06 | 1964-08-06 | Sir Frank Shires | Improvements in hermetically sealed cans or tins |
GB1093198A (en) * | 1966-03-01 | 1967-11-29 | Blechdosen Und Aluminiumwarenf | Twin-chamber can for preserved foods |
GB2127376A (en) * | 1982-09-23 | 1984-04-11 | Mario Pasquale | Can for effervescent beverages |
GB2204554A (en) * | 1987-05-14 | 1988-11-16 | Chen Shih Chiang | A compartmented pull-open can |
GB2265597A (en) * | 1992-03-04 | 1993-10-06 | Valerie Holyoake | Can with two chambers and one ring-pull |
Cited By (7)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB2320007A (en) * | 1996-12-03 | 1998-06-10 | Jesse Birdsall | Compartmented beverage can |
WO2001014220A1 (en) | 1998-08-19 | 2001-03-01 | Taste 2 Limited | Dispensing container and method for dispensing |
GB2340811A (en) * | 1998-08-25 | 2000-03-01 | Barry Andrew Ward | Multiple cans |
DE20115233U1 (en) | 2001-09-14 | 2002-05-29 | Pickel, Roger, 45721 Haltern | Beverage can with a "two-chamber system" |
WO2008059082A1 (en) * | 2006-11-17 | 2008-05-22 | Joao Paulo Muchelas Ferreira | Beverage can |
GB2493759A (en) * | 2011-08-18 | 2013-02-20 | Angelo Kyranidis | Drinks can |
CN107161467A (en) * | 2017-07-10 | 2017-09-15 | 合肥徽慕农业科技有限公司 | A kind of seed storage tank |
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GB2291852B (en) | 1998-01-14 |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20040801 |