WO2023086010A1

WO2023086010A1 - A container for holding liquid media

Info

Publication number: WO2023086010A1
Application number: PCT/SG2022/050045
Authority: WO
Inventors: Know Young KWON; Wenhao XU
Original assignee: Bibens Lab Pte. Ltd.
Priority date: 2021-11-11
Filing date: 2022-01-28
Publication date: 2023-05-19

Abstract

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a container having a longitudinal axis greater than a transverse axis for holding liquid media, comprising a first enclosure having a first coupling region and a second coupling region, a second enclosure having a third coupling region and a fourth coupling region adapted for releasable connection between the corresponding first coupling region and the second coupling region, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure joins substantially along the longitudinal axis to form a body, a removable base configured for engaging with a bottom opening end of the body to form a leakproof seal, and a removable cap adapted for engaging a top opening end of the body for accessing the contents of the container.

Description

A CONTAINER FOR HOLDING LIQUID MEDIA

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a container. More particularly, it relates to a divisible container for holding liquid media.

Background

[0002] The following discussion of the background to the invention is intended to facilitate an understanding of the present invention. However, it should be appreciated that the discussion is not an acknowledgment or admission that any of the material referred to was published, known or part of the common general knowledge in any jurisdiction as at the priority date of the application.

[0003] There are several ways to clean a reusable container. Most people normally wash their reusable bottles every day or every few days. For some who are more particular about hygiene, they may use a bottle brush for insertion into the container to reach the interior surfaces of the container. However, over time, with the lack of diligence in cleaning and difficult in accessing the interior surfaces of the container, bacteria can grow in the interior surfaces of the container and lead to sickness.

[0004] There appears to be no attempt to address this technical problem. As such, there is a need for a solution for a container for easy disassembly and configured for a liquid tight seal.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention attempts to overcome at least in part some of the aforementioned disadvantages and to provide for an improved approach for addressing the foregoing challenge.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0006] In the drawings, like reference characters generally refer to the same parts throughout the different views. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead generally being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. The dimensions of the various features or elements may be arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. In the following description, various embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the following drawings, in which:

[0007] Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective exploded view of a container in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0008] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an assembled container in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0009] Fig. 3 illustrates a partial perspective view of a top opening of an enclosure in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0010] Fig. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an enclosure in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0011] Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a cap in accordance with embodiments of the present invention;

[0012] Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a base in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention; and

[0013] Fig. 7 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a container engaging with a base in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention.

Summary of the Invention

[0014] The following presents a simplified summary of one or more aspects in order to provide a basic understanding of such aspects. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated aspects, and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all aspects nor delineate the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0015] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a container having a longitudinal axis greater than a transverse axis for holding liquid media, comprising a first enclosure having a first coupling region and a second coupling region, a second enclosure having a third coupling region and a fourth coupling region adapted for releasable connection between the corresponding first coupling region and the second coupling region, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure joins substantially along the longitudinal axis to form a body, a removable base configured for engaging with a bottom opening end of the body to form a leakproof seal, and a removable cap adapted for engaging a top opening end of the body for accessing the contents of the container.

[0016] According to various embodiments, the container further comprises a removable securing member adapted for securing the top opening end of the body, wherein the removable securing member is located below the removable cap.

[0017] According to various embodiments, each of the first enclosure and the second enclosure has a rim portion at the bottom opening, the rim portion including a flange,

wherein the flange is arranged to engage an interior surface of the removable base in a substantially perpendicular manner for forming a leakproof seal.

[0018] According to various embodiments, the first enclosure and the second enclosure are substantially identical.

[0019] According to various embodiments, the body is generally cylindrical.

[0020] According to various embodiments, the removable cap includes a threaded portion on the interior surface of the removable cap for receiving a threaded neck of the top opening end of the body.

[0021] According to various embodiments, the bottom opening end of the body has a second threaded neck configured for receiving a threaded interior of the removable base.

[0022] According to various embodiments, the removable securing member includes a threaded portion on the interior surface of the securing member for receiving a threaded neck of the top opening end of the body to provide a transverse sealing force for securing the first enclosure and the second enclosure.

[0023] According to various embodiments, the first, second, third and fourth coupling regions extend along the respective boundary edges of the first and second enclosures. [0024] According to various embodiments, the first coupling region includes a male element and the second coupling region includes a female element.

[0025] According to various embodiments, the third coupling region includes a female element and the fourth coupling region includes a male element.

[0026] According to various embodiments, the male element is a projection extending substantially transversely from the boundary edge of the enclosure, wherein the projection is adapted for receiving compressive forces from the female element when engaged with the female element.

[0027] According to various embodiments, the projection has a top portion, middle portion and a bottom portion, and the projection has a height that is substantially similar at the top portion, middle portion and the bottom portion.

[0028] According to various embodiments, the projection has a top portion, middle portion and a bottom portion, and the projection has a height that is greater at the middle portion than the top portion and the bottom portion.

[0029] According to various embodiments, the female element includes a channel extending substantially along the longitudinal edge of the container, wherein the female element is adapted for providing compressive forces against the male element when engaged with the male element.

[0030] According to various embodiments, the channel has a depth that is substantially similar along the longitudinal edge of the enclosure.

[0031] According to various embodiments, the male element includes a male lining surrounding the male element, wherein the male lining is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material.

[0032] According to various embodiments, the female element includes a female lining surrounding the female element, wherein the female lining is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material.

[0033] According to various embodiments, the projection has a cross-sectional profile that includes one of the following: rectangular, square, or tubular.

Detailed Description

[0034] Reference will now be made in detail to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the invention will be described in conjunction with the embodiment, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the invention to these embodiments. On the contrary, the invention is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended description. Furthermore, in the following detailed description of embodiments of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] In the specification the term “comprising” shall be understood to have a broad meaning similar to the term “including” and will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated integer or step or group of integers or steps but not the exclusion of any other integer or step or group of integers or steps. This definition also applies to variations on the term “comprising” such as “comprise” and “comprises”.

[0036] Certain terminology used in the description is for convenience in reference only and shall not be limiting. For example, up, down, front, back, right, and left refer to the disclosed subject matter as orientated in the view being referred to. The words, “inwardly” and “outwardly” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric

center of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof. The terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof, and words of similar meaning. Like references numbers denote like features, components, or elements throughout the various embodiments.

[0037] To achieve the stated features, advantages and objects, the present invention is directed to a container for holding liquid media comprising two enclosure parts forming the body of the container for holding a liquid media, and each enclosure part includes coupling regions on the perimeter boundary edges that are complementary to the coupling regions of the other enclosure part. The enclosure part includes a base contact surface and a top contact surface for engaging a base 40 and a cap 30 respectively in order to form a liquid tight seal as described herein. This addresses some of the problems associated with assembling and disassembling a container for easy cleaning and storage.

[0038] Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective exploded view of a container in accordance with embodiments of the present invention, for example, for holding liquid media, for example, beverages, milk, liquids for consumption, or other non-consumable liquids that may need to be transported in a portable manner. In various embodiments, the container 100 has a generally cylindrical body and comprises a first enclosure 10 and a second enclosure 20 which forms the body of the container 100 when assembled together. The container 100 has a longitudinal axis 17 greater than its transverse axis 18 and is shown and described. The first enclosure 10 and second enclosure 20 are joined longitudinally to form a resealable divisible container 100 with a hollow interior for holding liquids. Each enclosure includes a top opening and a bottom opening at the end of each enclosure. For example, the first enclosure 10 includes a top opening 15 and a bottom opening 16, and the second enclosure 20 includes a top opening 25 and bottom opening 26. The first and second enclosure are substantially split along the longitudinal axis 17 of the container 100 when the container is in an upright position. At the top openings 15, 25 of the first and second enclosure, the generally cylindrical body has a threaded neck 19 for receiving a securing

member 31 and a cap 30 to secure the first and second enclosures. The container 100 includes a base 40 configured for closing the bottom openings of the body. A cap 30 is configured for closing the top opening 15 of the container 100. The securing member 31 engages with the threaded neck 19 of the body in order to secure the first and second enclosures together. It also allows a user to remove the cap for consuming the liquid contained therein without removing the fastening member 31.

[0039] The first enclosure 10 includes a body with an exterior surface and an interior surface. The exterior surface of the body has a rigid shape for a user to easily grip. The exterior surface of the body may include dimples, bumps or other suitable patterns for improving grip. The exterior surface of the body may include markings to indicate volume of the liquid content in the container. The enclosures may be a single injection molded part or a double injection molded part. The body may be made from nylon, polycarbonate, polysulfone, or other suitable rigid materials. The body has a top end for the top opening 15 for a liquid to be consumed or poured out from the container 100. In various embodiments, the first enclosure 10 has a neck that includes a top opening 15 arranged to have a smaller circumference than the body of the enclosures. In other embodiments, the body is of a generally cylindrical profile that has substantially the same diameter throughout the body. The first enclosure has two coupling regions: a first coupling region 11 and a second coupling region 12. The first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 are arranged along the boundary edges of the first enclosure 10. The first coupling region 11 is located on the left side of the first enclosure 10 while the second coupling region is located on the right side of the first enclosure 10.

[0040] Similarly, the second enclosure 20 includes a body with an exterior surface and an interior surface. The second enclosure is constructed in a substantially identical manner to the first enclosure 10. In various embodiments, the first enclosure and the second enclosure are identical halves. The second enclosure 20 includes a third coupling region 21 (not visible) and a fourth coupling region 22 that are arranged along the boundary edges of

the second enclosure 20. The first enclosure 10 joins with the second enclosure 20 at the coupling regions located on each enclosure. For example, the first coupling region 11 of the first enclosure 10 is complementary to the third coupling region 21 of the second enclosure 20 and the second coupling region 12 of the first enclosure 10 is complementary to the fourth coupling region 22 of the second enclosure 20. In some embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the third coupling region 22 includes a male portion configured to be received by corresponding female portions of the third coupling region 21 and fourth coupling region 22 respectively. In other embodiments, the first coupling region and the third coupling region can be the female portion configured to be received by corresponding male portions of the third coupling region and the fourth coupling region respectively.

[0041] In various embodiments, the first enclosure and the second enclosure are nonidentical halves. In some embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 of the first enclosure 10 are complementary to the third coupling region 21 and the fourth coupling region 22 of the second enclosure 20 respectively. In some embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region includes a male portion or element configured to be received by corresponding female portions or elements of the third coupling region 21 and the fourth coupling region 22. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region includes a female portion or element configured to be received by corresponding male portions or elements of the third coupling region 21 and the fourth coupling region 22.

[0042] In various embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 includes a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion having the top portion and the bottom portion corresponding to the top opening 15 and bottom opening 16 of the enclosure 10 respectively. In some embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 includes a middle portion that has a wavy or a ribbed profile. As the container has a longitudinal height greater than its width, the middle portion of the enclosures tend to have the weakest sealing forces. Similarly, the third coupling

region 21 and fourth coupling region 22 includes a top portion, a middle portion, and a bottom portion having the top portion and the bottom portion corresponding to the top opening 25 and bottom opening 26 of the enclosure 20 respectively. To complement the wave or ribbed profile of the middle portion of the first enclosure, the third coupling region 21 and the fourth coupling region 22 includes a middle portion that has a wave or a ribbed profile. By having the middle portion of the first coupling region 11, the second coupling region 12, third coupling region 21, and fourth coupling region 22 having a wave or a ribbed profile (viewed from the perspective of the coupling regions facing a viewer) that corresponds to the section having the weakest sealing forces of the container, the wave or ribbed profile of the coupling regions provide greater and improved sealing forces at the middle portion of the enclosures.

[0043] The coupling regions of each enclosure extends along the longitudinal boundary edge of the enclosure. In some embodiments, the coupling regions extend along a substantial length of the longitudinal boundary edge. The male portion includes a projection integrally formed with the respective enclosure and extends along a longitudinal plane of the container and extending transversely from the longitudinal plane. The projection extends transversely from the longitudinal plane towards the complementary enclosure at an equal height along the length of the boundary edge of the enclosure. The cross-sectional profile of the projection (as viewed from the top or bottom opening of the container) may be one or more of various structural arrangements including rectangular, tubular, or other suitable geometrical configuration. The female portion includes a channel configured for receiving the male portion. The channel is integrally formed with the respective enclosure and extends substantially along the longitudinal plane of the container. The channel has a depth that extends inwards transversely towards the enclosure at an equal depth along the length of the boundary edge of the enclosure. Similar to the male portion, the cross-sectional (as viewed from the top or bottom of the container) profile of the female portion may be one or more of various structural arrangements adapted for fitting with the male portion.

[0044] In some embodiments, the male portion includes a projection of varying heights along the longitudinal plane of the container. The projection includes a top end, a bottom end and a mid-section that extends transversely from the longitudinal plane towards the complementary enclosure at varying heights along the length of the boundary edge of the enclosure. In some embodiments, the mid-section of the projection extends at a height greater than the top end and bottom end of the projection. In some embodiment, when viewed from the side of the enclosure, the difference in height of the mid-section and the top and bottom ends of the enclosure is approximately 0.1-1 mm. As the container has a longitudinal height greater than its width, the middle portion of the enclosure tends to have the weakest sealing forces. By having the mid-section of the projection corresponding to the section having the weakest sealing forces of the container with a height greater than its top and bottom ends of the projection, this allows the additional height of the projection at the mid-section of the enclosure to be received by a corresponding female portion of the other enclosure for providing a greater and improved sealing force at the middle portion of the enclosures. In order to provide greater compressive forces when the projection of one enclosure is received by the corresponding female portion of the other enclosure, the other enclosure includes a channel having an equal or similar depth along the longitudinal boundary edge of the corresponding enclosure. The channel has a depth extending transversely inwards to the enclosure at equal or similar height along the length of the boundary edge of the enclosure.

[0045] When the two enclosures are assembled together, the male portion is configured to receive frictional and/or compressive forces on its surfaces by the female portion to provide a secure and leakproof body. In some embodiments, the male portion or the projection includes a male lining enclosing the male portion to provide a secure and leakproof fit. In some embodiments, the male lining surrounding the male portion is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material, a thermoplastic rubber material, silicone, plastic material, an elastic material or a plastic and elastic material mix combination. In other

embodiments, the female portion or the channel includes a female lining on the channel to provide a secure and leakproof fit with the male lining of the male portion. The female lining may be made of a thermoplastic elastomer material, a thermoplastic rubber material, silicone, rubber or an elastic material. In other embodiments, only the male lining surrounding the male portion is required and the female portion or the channel is not required to have the female lining. When the two enclosures are assembled together, in addition to the compressive forces exerted on the surfaces of the male portion by the female portion when they are in contact with each other, the male lining and the female lining provides transverse and lateral compressive forces caused by the elastic deformation of the male and female linings thereby creating a leakproof seal.

[0046] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of an assembled container in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The container 100 is assembled by bringing the first enclosure 10 and the second enclosure 20, and fitting the coupling regions of each respective enclosure together, as described previously to form the body. The bottom openings of the enclosures include a threaded portion on the outer circumferential surface of the body for receiving a base 40. The base 40 has a threaded inner circumferential surface for engaging the threaded portion of the body so as to secure and compress the first enclosure and the second enclosure together to create a tighter seal and to prevent leakage of the liquid contained therein. At the top openings 15 and 16 of the enclosures, a fastening member 31 includes a threaded inner circumferential surface 31 configured for being received by the threaded neck 19. The fastening member 31 when received by the threaded neck 19 of the body ensures that the first enclosure and the second enclosure are compressed against each other to create a tighter seal at the top portion of the body. The fastening member 31 also allows a removable cap 30 to be removed from the container as and when desired for removing the contents of the container without loosening the seal at the top portion of the body. In other embodiments, the fastening member 31 may not be present and only the removable cap 30 is received by the body. In various embodiments, the removable top may include an interchangeable removable top depending on the purpose

of use of the container. For example, the removable top is a dome shaped portion with a ducted nipple suitable for use as an infant feeding container. In other embodiments, the removable top includes a drinking spout and a valve coupled to the drinking spout.

[0047] Fig. 3 illustrates a partial perspective view of the first enclosure 10 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. At the top opening 15 of the first enclosure, the neck of the body has a rim portion 14 angled towards the interior of the body. The rim portion 14 is angled inward into the container to facilitate easy drinking from the rim portion of the container. In other embodiments, the body of the container may not be provided with a neck that narrows at the top opening and the body is of a generally similar profile throughout. The rim portion 14 includes a flange 13 on each opposing side of the first enclosure 10. The flange 13 is projected inwards towards the interior of the body and has a contact surface arranged for engaging with the topmost interior surface area of the cap, details of which will be provided later. The contact surface includes a flat surface area that provides engagement with the interior surface area of the cap. The flat surface area is generally parallel with the transverse axis of the container 100 in order to provide a strong seal against leakage. The flange 13 is located proximal or adjacent the first coupling region and the second coupling region of the first enclosure. This allows the flange 13 to be connected to the opposing flange of the second enclosure 20 to provide a larger connected contact surface for engagement with the cap. While the above details of the rim portion 14 and the flanges 13 pertain to the first enclosure 10, a skilled person would understand that substantially similar or identical features would be present in the second enclosure 20.

[0048] Fig. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of the first enclosure 10 of the container in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In various embodiments, the second enclosure 20 is identical to the first enclosure 10. The first enclosure 10 includes the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12, both of which are located on the boundary edges of the first enclosure. The first coupling region 11 extends longitudinally on the boundary edge of the first enclosure, and generally follows the same

profile as the cross-sectional profile of the first enclosure. The first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 extends to the opposing top and bottom openings of the first enclosure 10. In other embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 extend partially along the boundary edges of the first enclosure. In other embodiments, the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 extend substantially along the boundary edges of the first enclosure. At the bottom opening of the first enclosure 10, a second rim portion 51 that is substantially similar to the rim portion 14 located at the top opening is provided. The second rim portion 51 extends circumferentially inwards to the interior of the body. Preferably, the second rim portion 51 includes a second flange (not shown) that is substantially similar to the flange 13 located at the top opening. The second flange is projected inwards towards the interior of the body and has a contact surface (not shown) arranged for engaging with the base 40, details of which will be provided later. The contact surface includes a flat surface area that provides engagement with the interior surface of the base 40. The flat surface area is generally parallel with the transverse axis of the container 100 in order to provide a strong seal against leakage. The second flange is located proximal or adjacent the first coupling region 11 and the second coupling region 12 of the first enclosure. This allows the second flange to be connected to the opposing flange of the second enclosure 20 to provide a larger connected contact surface for engagement with the base component.

[0049] Fig. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a cap 30 for providing a seal for the container 100 in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The cap 30 includes a threaded interior 36 on the interior surface of the cap 30 configured for receiving the threaded neck or threaded portion of the body of the container. This allows the cap 30 to be removable as and when desired for accessing the content of the container. In various embodiments, the cap 30 includes an insert 32. The insert 32 is arranged to be fitted against an interior contact surface 34 of the cap 30. The insert 32 may be made of silicone, rubber, latex, thermoplastic elastomer, or another suitable pliant material, and provides a tight leakproof seal when the rim portion and flanges of the enclosures 10, 20 are in contact with

the insert 32. In various embodiments, the cap may not require an insert 32 and the interior contact surface 34 is made of silicone, rubber, latex, thermoplastic elastomer, or another suitable pliant material. In some embodiments, the interior of the cap includes an abutting structure 35 that projects longitudinally from the interior surface of the cap 30. The abutting structure 35 allows the rim portion and/or the flanges of the enclosures to contact the abutting structure when the cap 30 is screwed on so as to provide a tighter leakproof seal and to prevent leakage of the contents of the container. In some embodiments, the cap 30 has a threaded projection (not shown) extending from the underside of the cap 30. The threaded projection has a smaller diameter than the cap 30 and is configured to be received by the threaded neck of threaded portion of the body of the container.

[0050] Fig. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a base 40 for holding the container in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention. In some embodiments, the base 40 is substantially similar or identical in structure to the cap 30. The base 40 includes a threaded interior 46 configured for receiving the threaded portion of the bottom portion body of the container. This allows the base 40 to be removable as and when desired for accessing the content of the container. In various embodiments, the base 40 includes an insert 42. The insert 42 is arranged to be fitted against an interior contact surface 44 of the base 40. The insert 42 may be made of silicone, rubber, latex, thermoplastic elastomer, or another suitable pliant material, and provides a tight leakproof seal when the rim portion and flanges of the enclosures are in contact with the insert 42. In various embodiments, the base 40 may not require an insert 42 and the interior contact surface 44 is made of silicone, rubber, latex, thermoplastic elastomer, or another suitable pliant material. In some embodiments, the interior of the base includes an abutting structure 45 that projects longitudinally from the interior surface of the base 40. The abutting structure 45 allows the rim portion and/or the flanges of the enclosures to contact the abutting structure 45 when the base 40 is screwed on in order to provide a tighter leakproof seal and to prevent leakage of the contents of the container from the base.

[0051] Fig. 7 illustrates a partial cross-sectional view of a container 100 that is screwed on to the base 40 in accordance with the embodiments of the present invention. As already described previously, the base 40 includes a threaded interior for receiving the threaded portion of the bottom end of the assembled enclosures for providing a transverse compressive force on the assembled enclosures so that a tighter seal between the assembled enclosures is formed. As the base is screwed on to the assembled enclosures, the bottom end of the assembled enclosures that includes the rim portion and the flanges 13 will engage with the insert 42 or the contact surface of the base 40. The contact surface of the base is the circumferential area surrounding the abutment 45. Once the contact surface of the base engages the rim portion and the flanges 13, this provides a leakproof seal that prevents leakage of liquids from flowing out of the container. The abutment 45 further prevents leakage of the liquids by supporting the lateral pressure exerted by the flanges 13. The abutment 45 is a circumferential projection from the base 40 that protrudes longitudinally along the longitudinal axis of the container.

[0029] While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to specific embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. The scope of the invention is thus indicated by the appended claims and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A container having a longitudinal axis greater than a transverse axis for holding liquid media, comprising a first enclosure having a first coupling region and a second coupling region, a second enclosure having a third coupling region and a fourth coupling region adapted for releasable connection between the corresponding first coupling region and the second coupling region, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure joins substantially along the longitudinal axis to form a body, a removable base configured for engaging with a bottom opening end of the body to form a leakproof seal, and a removable cap adapted for engaging a top opening end of the body for accessing the contents of the container.

2. The container according to claim 1, further comprising a removable securing member adapted for securing the top opening end of the body, wherein the removable securing member is located below the removable cap.

3. The container according to claim 1, wherein each of the first enclosure and the second enclosure has a rim portion at the bottom opening, the rim portion including a flange, wherein the flange is arranged to engage an interior surface of the removable base in a substantially perpendicular manner for forming a leakproof seal.

4. The container according to claim 1, wherein each of the first enclosure and the second enclosure has a rim portion at the top opening, the rim portion including a flange, wherein the flange is arranged to engage an interior surface of the removable cap in a substantially perpendicular manner for forming a leakproof seal.

5. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first enclosure and the second enclosure are substantially identical.

The container according to claim 1, wherein the body is generally cylindrical. The container according to claim 1, wherein the removable cap includes a threaded portion on the interior surface of the removable cap for receiving a threaded neck of the top opening end of the body. The container according to claim 1, wherein the bottom opening end of the body has a second threaded neck configured for receiving a threaded interior of the removable base. The container according to claim 1, wherein the removable securing member includes a threaded portion on the interior surface of the securing member for receiving a threaded neck of the top opening end of the body to provide a transverse sealing force for securing the first enclosure and the second enclosure. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first, second, third and fourth coupling regions extend along the respective boundary edges of the first and second enclosures. The container according to claim 1 , wherein the first coupling region includes a male element and the second coupling region includes a female element. The container according to claim 1, wherein the third coupling region includes a female element and the fourth coupling region includes a male element. The container according to claims 11 and 12, wherein the male element is a projection extending substantially transversely from the boundary edge of the enclosure, wherein the projection is adapted for receiving compressive forces from the female element when engaged with the female element.

The container according to claim 13, wherein the projection has a top portion, middle portion and a bottom portion, and the projection has a height that is substantially similar at the top portion, middle portion and the bottom portion. The container according to claim 13, wherein the projection has a top portion, middle portion and a bottom portion, and the projection has a height that is greater at the middle portion than the top portion and the bottom portion. The container according to claims 11 and 12, wherein the female element includes a channel extending substantially along the longitudinal edge of the container, wherein the female element is adapted for providing compressive forces against the male element when engaged with the male element. The container according to claim 16, wherein the channel has a depth that is substantially similar along the longitudinal edge of the enclosure. The container according to claim 11, wherein the male element includes a male lining surrounding the male element, wherein the male lining is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material. The container according to claim 11 , wherein the female element includes a female lining surrounding the female element, wherein the female lining is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material. The container according to claim 12, wherein the projection has a cross-sectional profile that includes one of the following: rectangular, square, or tubular.

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