Reusable containers for storing foodstuffs or liquids

Abstract

A container that is re-usable and may be disassembled for cleaning and reassembled and resealed for use as a beverage or foodstuffs container. The container assembly for storing foodstuffs or liquids includes an annular upper body with a first end adapted to receive a cap, and a second open end which connects with an annular lower body including a first open attachment end and a second closed bottom of container end an a seal which is compressed when securing the upper and lower bodies together.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A container assembly for storing foodstuffs or liquids comprising:
 a container comprising of two separate container sections; wherein a first container section comprises of an upper annular body and second container section comprises of a lower annular body; wherein each container section stores foodstuffs or liquids;   the annular upper body including a first cap end, and a second open flange end; and   the annular lower body including a first open flange end and a second closed end representing a bottom surface of the container; the lower body disposed in vertical alignment beneath the upper body; and   an annular seal disposed between the flanges of the upper and lower bodies for sealing the upper and lower bodies together;   a first thread is in the form of a collar affixed to or slidable over the upper body; and   a second thread affixed to a part of the lower body, the first and second threads are threaded together at opposite sides of the seal, compressing the seal between the flanges and securing the upper and lower bodies together.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the upper and lower bodies are manufactured of a stainless steel. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the seal is silicone. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the first threads has internal threading and the second threads have external threading wherein the first and second threads are threaded together. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the first end of the upper body is domed to a bottleneck opening threaded to receive a threaded cap. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the first end of the upper body is open and threaded to receive a threaded cover. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the upper body is smaller in diameter than the lower body and fits into the lower body in an inverted position. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the lower body is smaller in diameter than the upper body and fits into the upper body in an inverted position. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the second threads includes a bottom step for abutting against the threaded collar. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1  in the form of a canteen when assembled. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1  in the form of a bottle when assembled. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1  in the form of a food container when assembled. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 7  further including an annular seat, the annular seat threaded and affixed to the closed end of the lower body and substantially in line with the opening of the upper body wherein when the upper body is nested into the lower body the cap is used to secure the upper body to the lower body by threading the cap to the annular seat. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 8  wherein the lower body and upper body are held together in nested configuration by the first and second threads. 
     
     
         15 . A method for securing two container bodies together at a seal point the container bodies flanged at their interfacing ends comprising the steps: (a) aligning the two container bodies flange to flange; (b) placing a seal between the flanges; and (c) using threads affixed to the flanges, slid over the bodies or part of the bodies and seating against the flanges, threading the threads together to secure the container bodies together against the seal. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 16  wherein each flange has at least one rearward extending fin that engages a slot extending around the threaded collar retaining the collars at the location of the flanges. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the seal is silicone. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the secured container bodies form one of a canteen, a bottle, or a food container. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 16  wherein the first and second threads leave a gap when fully threaded together to protect the integrity of the seal. 
     
     
         20 . A container assembly for storing foodstuffs or liquids comprising:
 a container comprising an upper container section and a lower container section wherein foodstuffs or liquids are stored in both the upper and lower container sections;
 wherein the upper container section comprises of an annular upper body which includes a first end adapted to receive a cap, an upper elongated body, and a second open end culminating in a flange; 
 wherein the lower container section comprises of an annular lower body which includes a first open end culminating in a flange, a lower elongated body, and a second closed end representing a bottom of the container; the lower body disposed in vertical alignment beneath the upper body; 
 wherein an annular seal is disposed between the flanges, of the upper and lower bodies for sealing the upper and lower bodies together; 
 wherein a first thread on a threaded collar is affixed to or slidable over the upper body; and a second thread on the lower body; 
 wherein the first and second threads are threaded together at opposite sides of the seal, compressing the seal between the flanges and securing the upper  101  and lower bodies together; 
 wherein the lower body is smaller in diameter than the upper body and the lower body fits into the upper body when the lower body is placed in an inverted position; and 
 wherein the lower body is inverted and stored and into the upper body and is secured by threading the first and second threads in a fixed stored position.