US20150004283A1 - Method for making a two component beverage and associated two compartment container - Google Patents
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- a method for making a two component beverage is provided, and, in particular, a method for making a two component beverage using ingredients stored in a two compartment container.
- Certain coffee beverages are formed from combining two different beverage ingredients in a specific order.
- a latte beverage can be prepared by adding coffee to a cup already containing milk.
- a different beverage can result if the milk is added to the coffee.
- One system for forming a two component beverage includes two packets of powdered beverage ingredient.
- One of the packets can include powdered milk, and the other instant coffee.
- the packets can each be separately combined with hot liquid to form different beverage components.
- the components can then be combined, to form a two component beverage.
- instructions may be provided as to the preferred order of combination to form a specific two component beverage, the instructions may be inadvertently not followed, potentially resulting in a two component beverage different than what a consumer expects.
- a method for forming a two component beverage in a cup using a two compartment container includes accessing an upper compartment of the two compartment container containing a first beverage ingredient, blocking access to a lower compartment of the two compartment container using the first beverage ingredient, emptying the first beverage component from the two compartment container into the cup in providing access to the lower compartment of the two compartment container containing a second beverage ingredient, combining a liquid with the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form a first beverage component, combining a liquid with the second beverage ingredient in the two compartment container to form a second beverage component, and pouring the second beverage component into the cup to combine with the first beverage component to form the two component beverage.
- the first and second beverage ingredients can be different.
- the step of accessing an upper compartment of the two compartment container containing a first beverage ingredient further can include the step of first removing an upper compartment lid from the container.
- the step of providing access to the lower compartment of the two compartment container containing a second beverage ingredient can further include the step of first removing a or compartment lid from the container.
- the step of combining a liquid with the second beverage ingredient in the two compartment container to form a second beverage component can include measuring the liquid using the container.
- the step of combining a liquid with the second beverage ingredient in the two compartment container to form a second beverage component can include filling the lower component and at least part of the upper compartment with the liquid.
- the liquid combined with the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form the first beverage component can be hot water and the liquid combined with the second beverage component in the container can be hot water.
- the method can further comprise the step of using the container to measure the liquid prior to the step of combining the liquid with the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form the first beverage component.
- the method can further comprise the step of holding the container using means for handling the container prior to the step of pouring the second beverage component into the cup to combine with the first beverage component to form the two component beverage.
- a two compartment container is also provided, which may be for use in the method described herein.
- the container can include a bottom wall and an upstanding sidewall, the sidewall having a lower segment and an upper segment separated by a step, where the lower segment has a circumference less than the circumference of the upper segment.
- An upper lid is attached to the upstanding sidewall and a lower lid is attached to the step.
- the container includes a lower compartment bounded by the bottom wall, the lower segment of the sidewall, and the lower lid.
- the lower compartment contains the second beverage ingredient.
- the container also includes an upper compartment bounded by the lower lid, the upper segment of the sidewall, and the upper lid.
- the upper compartment contains the first beverage ingredient.
- the upper segment of the sidewall can have a peripheral flange and the upper lid is attached to the peripheral flange.
- the upper lid can have a tab that is folded to overly the remainder of the upper lid. The tab can be movable toward an unfolded position for gripping to facilitate removal of the upper lid.
- the lower lid can have a tab that is positioned to abut the inner side of the upper segment of the sidewall. The tab of the lower lid can be movable away from the sidewall for gripping to facilitate removal of the lower lid.
- the segment of the sidewall includes a plurality of outwardly extending ribs separated by recesses.
- the ribs can be continuous or disposed on select portions of the sidewall.
- an outer part is attached to the container to surround the bottom wall and the lower segment of the sidewall, the outer part having an outer part sidewall spaced from the lower segment of the sidewall.
- the flange includes a downturned segment spaced from the sidewall of the container.
- a handle can extend outwardly from the sidewall.
- a logo, indicia or the like can be provided on the sidewall and can be formed from ribs with adjacent ribs spaced by recesses.
- FIG. 1 is perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage;
- FIG. 2 is a section view of the container of FIG. 1 taken along line II-II thereof, and showing a first beverage ingredient in an upper compartment and a second beverage ingredient in a lower compartment, with an upper lid covering the upper compartment and a lower lid covering the lower compartment;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the two compartment container of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first beverage ingredient being dispensed from the upper compartment of the container of FIG. 1 into a cup (shown partially broken away);
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of water being added to the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form a first beverage component
- FIG. 6 is a section view of the container of FIG. 1 showing the first beverage ingredient having been removed and the lower lid being opened to access the second beverage ingredient in the lower compartment;
- FIG. 7 is a section view of the container of FIG. 1 with the upper and lower lids and the first beverage ingredient removed, and water being added to the second beverage ingredient in the container to form a second beverage component;
- FIG. 8 is a section view of the second beverage component being dispensed from the container of FIG. 1 and combined in the cup with the first beverage component to form a two component beverage;
- FIG. 9 is perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage
- FIG. 10 is a section view of the container of FIG. 9 taken along line X-X thereof, and showing a first beverage ingredient in an upper compartment and a second beverage ingredient in a lower compartment, with an upper lid covering the upper compartment and a lower lid covering the lower compartment;
- FIG. 11 is perspective view of another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage
- FIG. 12 is a section view of the container of FIG. 11 taken along line XII-XII thereof, and showing a first beverage ingredient in an upper compartment and a second beverage ingredient in a lower compartment, with an upper lid covering the upper compartment and a lower lid covering the lower compartment;
- FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the empty container of FIG. 11 showing two parts that are combined to form the two container;
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of yet another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage;
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage;
- FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of the container of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 17 is a left side elevation view of the container of FIG. 15 , the right side elevation view being the mirror image thereof;
- FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the container of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 19 is a rear elevation view of the container of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the container of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 21 is a section. view of the container of FIG. 15 taken along line XXI-XXI of FIG. 18 ;
- FIG. 22 is a section view of the container of FIG. 15 taken. along line XXII-XXII of FIG. 18 and the container of FIG. 23 taken along line XXII-XXII of FIG. 26 ;
- FIG. 23 is a perspective view of yet another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage;
- FIG. 24 is a front elevation view of the container of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 25 is a left side elevation view of the container of FIG. 23 , the right side elevation view being the mirror image thereof;
- FIG. 26 is a top plan view of the container of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 27 is a rear elevation view of the container of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view of the container of FIG. 23 ;
- FIG. 29 is a section view of the container of FIG. 23 taken along line XXIX-XXIX of FIG. 26 .
- the upper compartment 6 contains a first beverage ingredient 10 , such as powdered milk
- the lower compartment 8 contains a second beverage ingredient 12 , such as instant coffee, as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the upper compartment 6 is preferably stacked above the lower compartment 8 , such that access to the lower compartment 8 is through the upper compartment 6 .
- This advantageously facilitates a consumer following a preferred order of combining the beverage ingredients 10 and 12 to form the two component beverage 2 . That is, by at least partially blocking access to the second beverage ingredient 12 using the first beverage ingredient 10 , the likelihood of a consumer following a preferred sequence—initially using the first beverage ingredient 10 and then subsequently adding the second beverage ingredient 12 —can be increased.
- the method includes accessing the upper compartment 6 and transferring the first beverage ingredient 10 into a cup 14 , as illustrated in FIG. 4 .
- the cup 14 can be any sort of vessel, such as a thermos, coffee mug or cup, drinking glass, or the like.
- the access can be accomplished by removal of an upper lid 16 covering the upper compartment 6 , for example.
- Water or another aqueous medium can be added to the cup 14 in order to combine with the first beverage ingredient 10 to form a first beverage component 16 , as illustrated in FIG. 5 .
- the liquid can be measured using a device other than the container, the upper compartment of the container can optionally be sized to use for measuring the amount of liquid to be combined with the first beverage ingredient to form the first beverage component.
- the first beverage ingredient 10 can be dispensed into the cup 14 before adding liquid, the liquid could alternatively be added to the first beverage ingredient 10 when it remains in the container 4 .
- the method can also include, accessing the lower compartment 8 , after removal of the first beverage ingredient 10 , in order to access the second beverage ingredient 12 , as illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the access can be accomplished by removal of a lower lid 18 covering the lower compartment 8 , which lid 18 being exposed upon removal of the first beverage ingredient 10 .
- Water or another aqueous medium can be added to the second beverage ingredient 12 to form a second beverage component 20 , as illustrated in FIG. 7 .
- the second beverage component 20 can be formed in the container 4 . This advantageously can further contribute to a consumer following a preferred sequence of making the two component beverage 2 .
- indicia 22 comprising a fill line indicator can be provided on a sidewall 24 of the container 4 , such as by embossing, printing or the like.
- the indicia 22 can optionally be of a differing texture and/or color than the adjacent portion of the sidewall 24 to enhance visibility, such as if remnants of the first beverage ingredient 10 remain on the sidewall 24 .
- the second beverage component 20 can be poured from the container 4 and into the cup 14 to combine with the first component 16 to form the two component beverage 2 , as illustrated in FIG. 8 .
- the first beverage ingredient can be powdered milk and the second beverage ingredient can be instant coffee.
- the liquid for forming both beverage components can be hot water, and the resultant beverage formed by adding the beverage component formed from the instant coffee to the beverage component formed from the powdered milk can be a latte.
- other ingredients can be used and/or the relative positions switched in order to form different two component beverages.
- other components can be included to form a beverage having multiple components greater than two in number.
- the container 4 includes a bottom wall 26 with the sidewall 24 upstanding therefrom.
- the sidewall 24 extends from the bottom wall 26 and terminates at a peripheral flange 28 that surrounds an access opening 30 .
- the sidewall 24 includes a lower segment 32 , adjacent the bottom wall 26 , and an upper segment 34 , adjacent the flange 28 .
- the lower segment 32 has a smaller circumference than the upper segment 34 such that a step 36 is formed between the two segments.
- the container 4 is of thin-walled construction, such that the inner contour generally is the same as the outer contour.
- the lower compartment 8 is bounded by the bottom wall 26 , the lower segment 32 of the sidewall 24 and, when present, the lower lid 18 sealed to the inner surface of the step 36 .
- the second beverage ingredient 12 is stored in the lower compartment 8 .
- the upper compartment 6 is bounded by the lower lid 18 , the upper segment of the sidewall 34 , and the upper lid 16 , when present, sealed to the peripheral flange 28 .
- the first beverage ingredient 10 is stored in the upper compartment 6 .
- the positioning of the first beverage ingredient 10 above the second beverage ingredient 12 ensures that the first beverage ingredient 10 must be accessed in order to subsequently access the second beverage ingredient 12 . More specifically, during intended use, the first beverage ingredient 10 blocks access the lower lid 18 and thus the second beverage ingredient 12 therebelow when the first beverage ingredient 10 is in the upper compartment 6 . Once the first beverage ingredient 10 is removed, access to the lower lid 18 and thus the second beverage ingredient 12 is more readily available.
- the upper and lower lids 16 and 18 can optionally be configured to facilitate removal.
- the upper lid 16 can include a tab 38 that is provided in a folded position overlying the remainder of the upper lid 16 , as illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 .
- the tab 38 can be unfolded to extend beyond the perimeter of the peripheral flange 28 to permit gripping of the tab 38 .
- the tab 38 can then be used to pull the upper lid 18 from the flange 28 .
- the lower lid 18 can also include a tab 40 .
- the tab 40 of the lower lid has an extension 42 with an enlarged head 44 at one end opposite the remainder of the tab 40 , as shown in FIG. 3 .
- the tab 40 of the lower lid can be positioned against the inner portion of the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 , generally perpendicular to the lower lid 18 , as illustrated in FIG. 2 .
- the tab 40 is at least partially covered, with the first beverage ingredient 10 until the first beverage ingredient 10 is removed. Once the first beverage ingredient 10 is removed, the tab 40 of the lower lid 18 can be pulled away from the sidewall 24 , gripped and pulled to remove the lower lid 18 to access the second beverage ingredient 12 disposed in the lower compartment 8 .
- the peripheral flange 28 of the two compartment container 4 of FIGS. 1-3 can be used for handling, alternative configurations of the two compartment container 4 can be differently configured.
- the lower segment 32 of the sidewall 24 includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending ribs 46 spaced by indentations 48 .
- the remainder of the container 4 is generally the same as in the prior embodiment, having an upper compartment 6 with peripheral flange 28 and first beverage ingredient 10 stacked above a lower compartment 8 with a second beverage ingredient 12 , with each compartment covered by a lid 16 and 18 , respectively.
- the outward edges of the ribs 46 provide another option for handling of the container 4 .
- FIGS. 11-13 Yet another option. for handling other than the flange 28 is provided a third exemplary embodiment of the two compartment. container 4 , illustrated in FIGS. 11-13 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts.
- the container 4 is formed from separate inner and outer parts 50 and 52 .
- the inner part 50 includes a bottom wall 26 , a lower segment 32 , a step 36 , and an upper segment 34 with a peripheral flange 28 .
- An upper lid 16 is sealed to the peripheral flange 23 and the lower lid 18 is sealed to the inner surface of the step 36 .
- the outer part 52 is cup-shaped, having a bottom wall 54 with an upstanding sidewall 56 defining an opening 58 .
- the outer part 52 is sized to fit around the lower segment 32 of the sidewall 24 and the bottom wall 26 of the container 4 . However, the sidewall 56 of the outer part 52 is spaced from the lower segment 32 of the sidewall 24 of the container 4 to provide a buffer region or void 58 between the two in order to facilitate handling by holding the outer part 52 of the container.
- the outer side of the step 36 can include a depending lip 60 positioned slightly inwardly from the outer edge of the step 36 .
- the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 of the outer part 52 is configured to abut against a radially-outward facing surface of the lip 60 and/or the downwardly facing outer side of the step 36 .
- the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 of the inner part 50 and the side wall 56 of the outer part 52 are configured to be substantially flush when the inner and outer parts 50 and 52 are joined together. Although a seam may be visible, the contours can match.
- the joining of the inner and outer parts 50 and 52 can be accomplished using any suitable method, such as welding, adhesive, snap-fit, friction-fit, or the like.
- the flange 28 of the third exemplary embodiment can differ from those of the first two embodiments in particular, the flange 28 can have a downturned segment 62 at the outer portion of the peripheral flange 28 .
- the downturned segment 62 can extend a short distance before terminating, and can be spaced from the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 of the container 4 .
- the lower edge of the downturned segment 62 can be arcuate and vary from one position to another.
- the height of the downturned segment 62 can be at a maximum along a major side of the container 4 and at a minimum along a minor side of the container 4 , as illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 13 .
- the variation in the height of the downturned segment 62 can facilitate, handling as well as provide an aesthetic appearance.
- the downturned segment 62 can be omitted, as in a fourth exemplary embodiment of the two compartment container 4 , illustrated in FIG. 14 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts.
- the fourth embodiment can have the same construction as the third embodiment, with the exception of a perpendicular flange 28 lacking the downturned segment 62 of the third embodiment.
- the lower segment 32 of the sidewall 24 includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending ribs 64 spaced by indentations 66 .
- the ribs 64 of the fifth exemplary embodiment optionally do not extend around the entirety of the periphery of the lower segment 32 of the sidewall 24 .
- the ribs 64 are optionally disposed only on a pair of opposing sides of the container 4 , preferably, the longer of the two sides in the illustrated oval-shaped container.
- the ribs 64 can be parallel to each other.
- the outward edges of the ribs 64 provide another option for handling of the container 4 .
- the ribs 64 and indentations 66 can extend at any angle, such as horizontal, vertical (as illustrated) or other angles.
- the ribs 64 and indentations 66 can be incorporated into any of the embodiments described herein.
- a logo 68 indicia or the like can be formed on the sidewall 24 , such as the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 , and can be defined by a plurality of outwardly protruding ribs 70 separated by recesses 72 .
- the ribs 70 and recesses 72 are illustrated as extending vertically, they can instead extend horizontally or at other angles.
- the recesses can optionally be of partial depth, as illustrated, such that the thickness of the sidewall 24 at the recesses 72 is greater than the thickness of the sidewall 24 adjacent to the logo 68 . This additional thickness can assist in providing further handling capabilities.
- ribs 70 and recesses 72 permits the logo 68 to serve two functions: conveying information, such as brand or the like; and providing another option for handling of the container 4 .
- a wide variety of sizes and locations of the logo 68 can be suitable depending upon the configuration and intended use of the container 4 .
- a protruding fill line 74 can also extend about the periphery of the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 .
- the use of a logo 68 formed of ribs 70 and recesses 72 can be incorporated into any of the embodiments described herein, as can the protruding fill line 74 .
- a handle 76 can extend radially outward from the upper segment 34 of the sidewall 24 , and can have arcuate edges as illustrated in FIG. 17 .
- the handle 76 can include an optional indentation 78 to facilitate gripping, such as the illustrated circular indentation 78 .
- the indentation can include texturing or the like for further facilitating gripping.
- the handle 76 can be generally planar, except for the optional indentation 78 .
- the handle 76 and optional indentation 78 can be incorporated into any of the containers 4 described herein.
- the remainder of the container 4 of the fifth exemplary embodiment is generally the same as in the first and second embodiments, having an upper compartment 6 with a peripheral flange 28 and first beverage ingredient 10 stacked above a lower compartment 8 with a second beverage ingredient 12 , with each compartment covered by a lid 16 and 18 , respectively.
- a difference is that the bottom end portion 80 of the lower segment 32 of sidewall is outwardly flared, providing both aesthetic appeal and a wider base.
- the ribs 64 and indentations 66 can be omitted, as in a sixth exemplary embodiment of the two compartment container 4 , illustrated in FIGS. 23-29 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts.
- the sixth embodiment can have the same construction as the fifth embodiment, with the exception of the ribs 64 and indentations 66 of the fifth embodiment.
- the two compartment container 4 of the embodiments described herein is generally of thin-walled construction.
- the container 4 can be formed using thermoforming, injection molding or other suitable techniques.
- the material can be polypropylene-based, and can optionally have a barrier layer, although other materials, including other polymers, can also be suitable.
- the material can be transparent or translucent in order to permit visual observation of the contents from the exterior of a sealed or partially sealed container 4 .
- the upper and lower lids 16 and 18 can be formed of foil laminates or other suitable materials.
- the lids can be rigid, and can be of any suitable configuration providing a barrier.
- the upper and lower lids 16 and 18 can optionally be suitable for heat or ultrasonic welding to the peripheral flange 28 and the step 36 , respectively, although other ways of sealing can be utilized, such as adhesives or the like.
- the step 36 has a width and the upper compartment 6 has a size that are configured to permit insertion of a sealing tool for sealing the lower lid 18 against the inner surface of the step 36 .
- the container 4 can have a major axis and a minor axis, both perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending through the bottom wall 26 and the upper lid 16 .
- the major axis can be greater than the minor axis such that the container 4 is oblong.
- the container 4 When viewed from the top, the container 4 has a generally ovular appearance.
- other shapes of the container 4 can also be suitable.
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- This application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 61/551,878, filed Oct. 26, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- A method for making a two component beverage is provided, and, in particular, a method for making a two component beverage using ingredients stored in a two compartment container.
- Certain coffee beverages are formed from combining two different beverage ingredients in a specific order. For example, a latte beverage can be prepared by adding coffee to a cup already containing milk. A different beverage can result if the milk is added to the coffee.
- One system for forming a two component beverage includes two packets of powdered beverage ingredient. One of the packets can include powdered milk, and the other instant coffee. The packets can each be separately combined with hot liquid to form different beverage components. The components can then be combined, to form a two component beverage. However, as discussed above, if the order of the combination is varied from what is instructed, a different beverage can result. While instructions may be provided as to the preferred order of combination to form a specific two component beverage, the instructions may be inadvertently not followed, potentially resulting in a two component beverage different than what a consumer expects.
- A method is provided for forming a two component beverage in a cup using a two compartment container. The method includes accessing an upper compartment of the two compartment container containing a first beverage ingredient, blocking access to a lower compartment of the two compartment container using the first beverage ingredient, emptying the first beverage component from the two compartment container into the cup in providing access to the lower compartment of the two compartment container containing a second beverage ingredient, combining a liquid with the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form a first beverage component, combining a liquid with the second beverage ingredient in the two compartment container to form a second beverage component, and pouring the second beverage component into the cup to combine with the first beverage component to form the two component beverage. The first and second beverage ingredients can be different.
- The step of accessing an upper compartment of the two compartment container containing a first beverage ingredient further can include the step of first removing an upper compartment lid from the container. The step of providing access to the lower compartment of the two compartment container containing a second beverage ingredient can further include the step of first removing a or compartment lid from the container. The step of combining a liquid with the second beverage ingredient in the two compartment container to form a second beverage component can include measuring the liquid using the container. The step of combining a liquid with the second beverage ingredient in the two compartment container to form a second beverage component can include filling the lower component and at least part of the upper compartment with the liquid.
- The liquid combined with the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form the first beverage component can be hot water and the liquid combined with the second beverage component in the container can be hot water.
- The method can further comprise the step of using the container to measure the liquid prior to the step of combining the liquid with the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form the first beverage component.
- The method can further comprise the step of holding the container using means for handling the container prior to the step of pouring the second beverage component into the cup to combine with the first beverage component to form the two component beverage.
- A two compartment container is also provided, which may be for use in the method described herein. The container can include a bottom wall and an upstanding sidewall, the sidewall having a lower segment and an upper segment separated by a step, where the lower segment has a circumference less than the circumference of the upper segment. An upper lid is attached to the upstanding sidewall and a lower lid is attached to the step. The container includes a lower compartment bounded by the bottom wall, the lower segment of the sidewall, and the lower lid. The lower compartment contains the second beverage ingredient. The container also includes an upper compartment bounded by the lower lid, the upper segment of the sidewall, and the upper lid. The upper compartment contains the first beverage ingredient.
- The upper segment of the sidewall can have a peripheral flange and the upper lid is attached to the peripheral flange. The upper lid can have a tab that is folded to overly the remainder of the upper lid. The tab can be movable toward an unfolded position for gripping to facilitate removal of the upper lid. Instead or in addition, the lower lid can have a tab that is positioned to abut the inner side of the upper segment of the sidewall. The tab of the lower lid can be movable away from the sidewall for gripping to facilitate removal of the lower lid.
- Means for handling the container can optionally be provided. In one aspect, the segment of the sidewall includes a plurality of outwardly extending ribs separated by recesses. The ribs can be continuous or disposed on select portions of the sidewall. In another aspect, an outer part is attached to the container to surround the bottom wall and the lower segment of the sidewall, the outer part having an outer part sidewall spaced from the lower segment of the sidewall. In yet another aspect, the flange includes a downturned segment spaced from the sidewall of the container. In another aspect, a handle can extend outwardly from the sidewall. In another aspect, a logo, indicia or the like can be provided on the sidewall and can be formed from ribs with adjacent ribs spaced by recesses.
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FIG. 1 is perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage; -
FIG. 2 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 1 taken along line II-II thereof, and showing a first beverage ingredient in an upper compartment and a second beverage ingredient in a lower compartment, with an upper lid covering the upper compartment and a lower lid covering the lower compartment; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the two compartment container ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the first beverage ingredient being dispensed from the upper compartment of the container ofFIG. 1 into a cup (shown partially broken away); -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of water being added to the first beverage ingredient in the cup to form a first beverage component; -
FIG. 6 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 1 showing the first beverage ingredient having been removed and the lower lid being opened to access the second beverage ingredient in the lower compartment; -
FIG. 7 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 1 with the upper and lower lids and the first beverage ingredient removed, and water being added to the second beverage ingredient in the container to form a second beverage component; -
FIG. 8 is a section view of the second beverage component being dispensed from the container ofFIG. 1 and combined in the cup with the first beverage component to form a two component beverage; -
FIG. 9 is perspective view of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage; -
FIG. 10 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 9 taken along line X-X thereof, and showing a first beverage ingredient in an upper compartment and a second beverage ingredient in a lower compartment, with an upper lid covering the upper compartment and a lower lid covering the lower compartment; -
FIG. 11 is perspective view of another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage; -
FIG. 12 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 11 taken along line XII-XII thereof, and showing a first beverage ingredient in an upper compartment and a second beverage ingredient in a lower compartment, with an upper lid covering the upper compartment and a lower lid covering the lower compartment; -
FIG. 13 is an exploded view of the empty container ofFIG. 11 showing two parts that are combined to form the two container; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of yet another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage; -
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage; -
FIG. 16 is a front elevation view of the container ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 17 is a left side elevation view of the container ofFIG. 15 , the right side elevation view being the mirror image thereof; -
FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the container ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 19 is a rear elevation view of the container ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the container ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 21 is a section. view of the container ofFIG. 15 taken along line XXI-XXI ofFIG. 18 ; -
FIG. 22 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 15 taken. along line XXII-XXII ofFIG. 18 and the container ofFIG. 23 taken along line XXII-XXII ofFIG. 26 ; -
FIG. 23 is a perspective view of yet another alternative exemplary embodiment of a two compartment container containing ingredients for use with forming a two component beverage; -
FIG. 24 is a front elevation view of the container ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 25 is a left side elevation view of the container ofFIG. 23 , the right side elevation view being the mirror image thereof; -
FIG. 26 is a top plan view of the container ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 27 is a rear elevation view of the container ofFIG. 23 ; -
FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view of the container ofFIG. 23 ; and -
FIG. 29 is a section view of the container ofFIG. 23 taken along line XXIX-XXIX ofFIG. 26 . - A method is provided for forming a two
component beverage 2 using acontainer 4 having two compartments, anupper compartment 6 and alower compartment 8, each containing a beverage ingredient. Theupper compartment 6 contains afirst beverage ingredient 10, such as powdered milk, and thelower compartment 8 contains asecond beverage ingredient 12, such as instant coffee, as illustrated inFIG. 2 . Theupper compartment 6 is preferably stacked above thelower compartment 8, such that access to thelower compartment 8 is through theupper compartment 6. This advantageously facilitates a consumer following a preferred order of combining thebeverage ingredients component beverage 2. That is, by at least partially blocking access to thesecond beverage ingredient 12 using thefirst beverage ingredient 10, the likelihood of a consumer following a preferred sequence—initially using thefirst beverage ingredient 10 and then subsequently adding thesecond beverage ingredient 12—can be increased. - The method includes accessing the
upper compartment 6 and transferring thefirst beverage ingredient 10 into acup 14, as illustrated inFIG. 4 . Thecup 14 can be any sort of vessel, such as a thermos, coffee mug or cup, drinking glass, or the like. The access can be accomplished by removal of anupper lid 16 covering theupper compartment 6, for example. Water or another aqueous medium can be added to thecup 14 in order to combine with thefirst beverage ingredient 10 to form afirst beverage component 16, as illustrated inFIG. 5 . Although the liquid can be measured using a device other than the container, the upper compartment of the container can optionally be sized to use for measuring the amount of liquid to be combined with the first beverage ingredient to form the first beverage component. Further, although thefirst beverage ingredient 10 can be dispensed into thecup 14 before adding liquid, the liquid could alternatively be added to thefirst beverage ingredient 10 when it remains in thecontainer 4. - The method can also include, accessing the
lower compartment 8, after removal of thefirst beverage ingredient 10, in order to access thesecond beverage ingredient 12, as illustrated inFIG. 6 . The access can be accomplished by removal of alower lid 18 covering thelower compartment 8, whichlid 18 being exposed upon removal of thefirst beverage ingredient 10. Water or another aqueous medium can be added to thesecond beverage ingredient 12 to form asecond beverage component 20, as illustrated inFIG. 7 . Preferably, though not necessarily, thesecond beverage component 20 can be formed in thecontainer 4. This advantageously can further contribute to a consumer following a preferred sequence of making the twocomponent beverage 2. This is because thesecond beverage component 20 would be made after removal of thefirst beverage ingredient 10 and, if thecontainer 4 is sized smaller than the resultant volume of the twocomponent beverage 2, the likelihood of a consumer adding thefirst beverage component 16 to thecontainer 4 to combine with the second beverage component is reduced 20. To facilitate measuring the amount of liquid to be added tocontainer 4,indicia 22 comprising a fill line indicator can be provided on asidewall 24 of thecontainer 4, such as by embossing, printing or the like. Theindicia 22 can optionally be of a differing texture and/or color than the adjacent portion of thesidewall 24 to enhance visibility, such as if remnants of thefirst beverage ingredient 10 remain on thesidewall 24. - After formation of the
first beverage component 16 in thecup 14 and formation of thesecond beverage component 20 in thecontainer 4, thesecond beverage component 20 can be poured from thecontainer 4 and into thecup 14 to combine with thefirst component 16 to form the twocomponent beverage 2, as illustrated inFIG. 8 . - Stirring or other mixing, other than the pouring, can be used to make or combine the beverage components. In an exemplary form, the first beverage ingredient can be powdered milk and the second beverage ingredient can be instant coffee. The liquid for forming both beverage components can be hot water, and the resultant beverage formed by adding the beverage component formed from the instant coffee to the beverage component formed from the powdered milk can be a latte. However, other ingredients can be used and/or the relative positions switched in order to form different two component beverages. Moreover, other components can be included to form a beverage having multiple components greater than two in number.
- Turning to the details of a first exemplary embodiment of the two
compartment container 4 for use with the method of forming a twocomponent beverage 2, and with reference toFIGS. 1-3 , thecontainer 4 includes abottom wall 26 with thesidewall 24 upstanding therefrom. Thesidewall 24 extends from thebottom wall 26 and terminates at aperipheral flange 28 that surrounds anaccess opening 30. Thesidewall 24 includes alower segment 32, adjacent thebottom wall 26, and anupper segment 34, adjacent theflange 28. Thelower segment 32 has a smaller circumference than theupper segment 34 such that astep 36 is formed between the two segments. Thecontainer 4 is of thin-walled construction, such that the inner contour generally is the same as the outer contour. - The
lower compartment 8 is bounded by thebottom wall 26, thelower segment 32 of thesidewall 24 and, when present, thelower lid 18 sealed to the inner surface of thestep 36. Thesecond beverage ingredient 12 is stored in thelower compartment 8. Theupper compartment 6 is bounded by thelower lid 18, the upper segment of thesidewall 34, and theupper lid 16, when present, sealed to theperipheral flange 28. Thefirst beverage ingredient 10 is stored in theupper compartment 6. - The positioning of the
first beverage ingredient 10 above thesecond beverage ingredient 12 ensures that thefirst beverage ingredient 10 must be accessed in order to subsequently access thesecond beverage ingredient 12. More specifically, during intended use, thefirst beverage ingredient 10 blocks access thelower lid 18 and thus thesecond beverage ingredient 12 therebelow when thefirst beverage ingredient 10 is in theupper compartment 6. Once thefirst beverage ingredient 10 is removed, access to thelower lid 18 and thus thesecond beverage ingredient 12 is more readily available. - The upper and
lower lids upper lid 16 can include atab 38 that is provided in a folded position overlying the remainder of theupper lid 16, as illustrated inFIGS. 1-3 . Thetab 38 can be unfolded to extend beyond the perimeter of theperipheral flange 28 to permit gripping of thetab 38. Thetab 38 can then be used to pull theupper lid 18 from theflange 28. Thelower lid 18 can also include atab 40. Thetab 40 of the lower lid has anextension 42 with anenlarged head 44 at one end opposite the remainder of thetab 40, as shown inFIG. 3 . Thetab 40 of the lower lid can be positioned against the inner portion of theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24, generally perpendicular to thelower lid 18, as illustrated inFIG. 2 . Thetab 40 is at least partially covered, with thefirst beverage ingredient 10 until thefirst beverage ingredient 10 is removed. Once thefirst beverage ingredient 10 is removed, thetab 40 of thelower lid 18 can be pulled away from thesidewall 24, gripped and pulled to remove thelower lid 18 to access thesecond beverage ingredient 12 disposed in thelower compartment 8. - While the
peripheral flange 28 of the twocompartment container 4 ofFIGS. 1-3 can be used for handling, alternative configurations of the twocompartment container 4 can be differently configured. In a second exemplary embodiment of the twocompartment container 4, illustrated inFIGS. 9 and 10 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts, thelower segment 32 of thesidewall 24 includes a plurality of radially outwardly extendingribs 46 spaced byindentations 48. The remainder of thecontainer 4 is generally the same as in the prior embodiment, having anupper compartment 6 withperipheral flange 28 andfirst beverage ingredient 10 stacked above alower compartment 8 with asecond beverage ingredient 12, with each compartment covered by alid peripheral flange 28 for handling, the outward edges of theribs 46 provide another option for handling of thecontainer 4. - Yet another option. for handling other than the
flange 28 is provided a third exemplary embodiment of the two compartment.container 4, illustrated inFIGS. 11-13 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts. In this embodiment, thecontainer 4 is formed from separate inner andouter parts inner part 50 includes abottom wall 26, alower segment 32, astep 36, and anupper segment 34 with aperipheral flange 28. Anupper lid 16 is sealed to the peripheral flange 23 and thelower lid 18 is sealed to the inner surface of thestep 36. Theouter part 52 is cup-shaped, having abottom wall 54 with anupstanding sidewall 56 defining anopening 58. Theouter part 52 is sized to fit around thelower segment 32 of thesidewall 24 and thebottom wall 26 of thecontainer 4. However, thesidewall 56 of theouter part 52 is spaced from thelower segment 32 of thesidewall 24 of thecontainer 4 to provide a buffer region or void 58 between the two in order to facilitate handling by holding theouter part 52 of the container. - To facilitate assembly of the inner and
outer parts step 36 can include a dependinglip 60 positioned slightly inwardly from the outer edge of thestep 36. Theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24 of theouter part 52 is configured to abut against a radially-outward facing surface of thelip 60 and/or the downwardly facing outer side of thestep 36. Preferably, though. not necessarily, theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24 of theinner part 50 and theside wall 56 of theouter part 52 are configured to be substantially flush when the inner andouter parts outer parts - The
flange 28 of the third exemplary embodiment can differ from those of the first two embodiments in particular, theflange 28 can have a downturnedsegment 62 at the outer portion of theperipheral flange 28. Thedownturned segment 62 can extend a short distance before terminating, and can be spaced from theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24 of thecontainer 4. The lower edge of thedownturned segment 62 can be arcuate and vary from one position to another. For example, the height of thedownturned segment 62 can be at a maximum along a major side of thecontainer 4 and at a minimum along a minor side of thecontainer 4, as illustrated inFIGS. 11 and 13 . The variation in the height of thedownturned segment 62 can facilitate, handling as well as provide an aesthetic appearance. However, thedownturned segment 62 can be omitted, as in a fourth exemplary embodiment of the twocompartment container 4, illustrated inFIG. 14 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts. The fourth embodiment can have the same construction as the third embodiment, with the exception of aperpendicular flange 28 lacking thedownturned segment 62 of the third embodiment. - In a fifth exemplary embodiment of the two
compartment container 4, illustrated inFIGS. 15-22 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts, thelower segment 32 of thesidewall 24 includes a plurality of radially outwardly extendingribs 64 spaced byindentations 66. Unlike theribs 46 of the second exemplary embodiment, theribs 64 of the fifth exemplary embodiment optionally do not extend around the entirety of the periphery of thelower segment 32 of thesidewall 24. Instead, theribs 64 are optionally disposed only on a pair of opposing sides of thecontainer 4, preferably, the longer of the two sides in the illustrated oval-shaped container. Theribs 64 can be parallel to each other. In addition to using theperipheral flange 28 for handling, the outward edges of theribs 64 provide another option for handling of thecontainer 4. Theribs 64 andindentations 66 can extend at any angle, such as horizontal, vertical (as illustrated) or other angles. Theribs 64 andindentations 66 can be incorporated into any of the embodiments described herein. - Another option for handling of the
container 4 is also incorporated into the fifth exemplary embodiment of the twocompartment container 4. In particular, alogo 68, indicia or the like can be formed on thesidewall 24, such as theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24, and can be defined by a plurality of outwardly protrudingribs 70 separated byrecesses 72. Although theribs 70 and recesses 72 are illustrated as extending vertically, they can instead extend horizontally or at other angles. The recesses can optionally be of partial depth, as illustrated, such that the thickness of thesidewall 24 at therecesses 72 is greater than the thickness of thesidewall 24 adjacent to thelogo 68. This additional thickness can assist in providing further handling capabilities. Advantageously, the incorporation ofribs 70 and recesses 72 permits thelogo 68 to serve two functions: conveying information, such as brand or the like; and providing another option for handling of thecontainer 4. A wide variety of sizes and locations of thelogo 68 can be suitable depending upon the configuration and intended use of thecontainer 4. A protrudingfill line 74 can also extend about the periphery of theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24. The use of alogo 68 formed ofribs 70 and recesses 72 can be incorporated into any of the embodiments described herein, as can theprotruding fill line 74. - Yet another option for handling of the
container 4 is also incorporated into the fifth exemplary embodiment of the twocompartment container 4 in the form of ahandle 76. The handle can extend radially outward from theupper segment 34 of thesidewall 24, and can have arcuate edges as illustrated inFIG. 17 . Also as illustrated inFIG. 17 , thehandle 76 can include anoptional indentation 78 to facilitate gripping, such as the illustratedcircular indentation 78. The indentation can include texturing or the like for further facilitating gripping. Thehandle 76 can be generally planar, except for theoptional indentation 78. Thehandle 76 andoptional indentation 78 can be incorporated into any of thecontainers 4 described herein. - The remainder of the
container 4 of the fifth exemplary embodiment is generally the same as in the first and second embodiments, having anupper compartment 6 with aperipheral flange 28 andfirst beverage ingredient 10 stacked above alower compartment 8 with asecond beverage ingredient 12, with each compartment covered by alid bottom end portion 80 of thelower segment 32 of sidewall is outwardly flared, providing both aesthetic appeal and a wider base. - The
ribs 64 andindentations 66 can be omitted, as in a sixth exemplary embodiment of the twocompartment container 4, illustrated inFIGS. 23-29 and with the same reference numbers used for like parts. The sixth embodiment can have the same construction as the fifth embodiment, with the exception of theribs 64 andindentations 66 of the fifth embodiment. - As mentioned above, the two
compartment container 4 of the embodiments described herein is generally of thin-walled construction. Thecontainer 4 can be formed using thermoforming, injection molding or other suitable techniques. The material can be polypropylene-based, and can optionally have a barrier layer, although other materials, including other polymers, can also be suitable. Optionally, the material can be transparent or translucent in order to permit visual observation of the contents from the exterior of a sealed or partially sealedcontainer 4. - The upper and
lower lids lower lids peripheral flange 28 and thestep 36, respectively, although other ways of sealing can be utilized, such as adhesives or the like. Preferably, though not necessarily, thestep 36 has a width and theupper compartment 6 has a size that are configured to permit insertion of a sealing tool for sealing thelower lid 18 against the inner surface of thestep 36. - Although the shape of the exemplary embodiments of the container is generally curved or rounded, the
container 4 can have a major axis and a minor axis, both perpendicular to a longitudinal axis extending through thebottom wall 26 and theupper lid 16. The major axis can be greater than the minor axis such that thecontainer 4 is oblong. When viewed from the top, thecontainer 4 has a generally ovular appearance. However, other shapes of thecontainer 4 can also be suitable. - The drawings and the foregoing descriptions are not intended to represent the only forms of the method and two compartment containers in regards to the steps and details of construction. Changes in form and in proportion of parts, variations, additions or removal of steps, as well as the substitution of equivalents, are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient.
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