Duplex storage pouch

Abstract

A duplex storage pouch capable of storing a segregated liquid and powder for extended periods. The two ingredients are separated by a frangible chevron-shaped seal. When pressure is applied to the pouch, one or more chevron points lying along the chevron-shaped seal rupture, allowing the two ingredients to mix. The pouch is flexible, so that the user can knead the two ingredients together for thorough mixing. Once the mixing is complete, a peelable cover is removed to expose a dispensing opening.

1 . A storage pouch for separately storing a first substance and a second substance, comprising: 
 a. a back panel;    b. a front panel, laid over said back panel;    c. a permanent seal running around a perimeter of said front and back panels, so as to form an enclosed volume therebetween; and    d. a frangible chevron seal, having at least one chevron point, segregating said enclosed volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, with said first substance being contained within said first chamber and said second substance being contained within said second chamber, so that said first substance and said second substance remain separated until pressure is placed upon said storage pouch, thereby rupturing said at least one chevron point.    
     
     
         2 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a. a dispensing opening through which said first and second substances can be dispensed from said pouch after mixing; and    b. a peelable cover, closing said dispensing opening.    
     
     
         3 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said peelable cover includes a pull tab allowing a user to easily grasp said peelable cover.  
     
     
         4 . A plurality of storage pouches as recited in  claim 1 , wherein each of said storage pouches is joined to its neighbor by a tearable joint.  
     
     
         5 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising a tear-promoting notch, positioned to allow a user to easily tear a portion of said pouch free, thereby allowing the dispensing of the contents through the opening thereby created.  
     
     
         6 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising an integral pull tab, located proximate said tear-promoting notch.  
     
     
         7 . A storage pouch for separately storing a first substance and a second substance, comprising: 
 a. a back panel;    b. a front panel, laid over said back panel;    c. a permanent seal running around a perimeter of said front and back panels, so as to form an enclosed volume therebetween; and    d. a frangible chevron seal, having at least two chevron points, segregating said enclosed volume into a first chamber and a second chamber, with said first substance being contained within said first chamber and said second substance being contained within said second chamber, so that said first substance and said second substance remain separated until pressure is placed upon said storage pouch, thereby rupturing said at least two chevron points.    
     
     
         8 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising: 
 a. a dispensing opening through which said first and second substances can be dispensed from said pouch after mixing; and    b. a peelable cover, closing said dispensing opening.    
     
     
         9 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said peelable cover includes a pull tab allowing a user to easily grasp said peelable cover.  
     
     
         10 . A plurality of storage pouches as recited in  claim 7 , wherein each of said storage pouches is joined to its neighbor by a tearable joint.  
     
     
         11 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising a tear-promoting notch, positioned to allow a user to easily tear a portion of said pouch free, thereby allowing the dispensing of the contents through the opening thereby created.  
     
     
         12 . A storage pouch as recited in  claim 7 , further comprising an integral pull tab, located proximate said tear-promoting notch.