Interlocked, separable containers

Abstract

The present invention is a set of preferably 2 (two) interlocked, but separable containers. There is a primary, free-standing container and at least one secondary container which is releasably attached to and supported by the primary container. Both containers have their own cap or opening for filling and utilizing the contents of each container. Preferably, for sports bottle applications, the combination of the interlocked containers may be held by one hand of the user. Also, preferably the 2 (two) interlocked containers may be easily and quickly separated for individual use.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A plurality of interlocking, separable containers, wherein 
 all of the containers have their own opening for filling and utlizing the contents of each container,    and wherein one of the containers supports another one of the containers.    
     
     
         2 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 one of the containers hangs from another one of the containers.  
 
     
     
         3 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 one of the containers sits on another one of the containers.  
 
     
     
         4 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 one of the containers keeps another one of the containers from tipping over.  
 
     
     
         5 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 there are two containers.  
 
     
     
         6 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 there are more than two containers.  
 
     
     
         7 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 two of the containers are interlocked by a slide on one of the containers, and a cooperating slot on another one of the containers.  
 
     
     
         8 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 two of the containers are interlocked by a snap-in-and-out construction.  
 
     
     
         9 . The plurality of containers of    claim 1    wherein 
 two of the containers are interlocked by a hook and loop fastener construction.