Twist-action mixing bottle

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to specialized containers. Specifically, the invention relates to a mixing container configured to store contents in separate chambers within the same vessel while providing the ability to mix said contents by manually rotating the housings that enclose the chambers of the apparatus. The twist-action rotation of the housings engages a cam actuated seal cutter which cuts through one or more seals, allowing the contents of the chambers to mix to a preferred concentration. Additionally, exemplary embodiments of the mixing apparatus may include pressurized chambers. Further, certain embodiments may utilize various types of action elements in order to engage the rotation of the housing or otherwise produce cutting, puncturing or piercing of elements that prevent mixing of the contents held in the various chambers of the container.

1 . A twist-action mixing container comprising:
 an upper bottle portion, said upper bottle portion defining an upper chamber;   a lower bottle portion, said lower bottle portion defining a lower chamber;   one or more seals interposed between said upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion; and   a cam actuated seal cutter integrated within said upper bottle portion;   wherein said cam actuated seal cutter is movably secured in a bottom portion of said upper bottle portion,   wherein said upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion each comprise one or more of a track or a corresponding guide member,   wherein said track and said corresponding guide member are configured to securely attach said upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion together to form a connection therebetween wherein said corresponding guide member travels along said track when at least one of said upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion is rotated relative to the other,   wherein said cam actuated seal cutter comprises a means for cutting said one or more seals, and   wherein said upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion may be rotated in opposite directions, thereby causing said corresponding guide member to travel along the corresponding track, effecting the lowering of the cam actuated seal cutter into said one or more seals and thereby causing the cutting of said one or more seals, allowing the contents of the upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion to mix.   
     
     
         2 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , further comprising a lid component with an opening, said lid component being secured to the top of said upper bottle portion. 
     
     
         3 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 2 , wherein said lid component is secured to said upper bottle portion with one or more retaining members along its inner periphery that mate with one or more hook members along the top outer rim of said upper bottle portion. 
     
     
         4 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , wherein said upper bottle portion is secured to said lower bottle portion with one or more retaining members along its periphery that mate with one or more hook members along the bottom outer rim of said upper bottle portion. 
     
     
         5 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one track comprises ratcheting teeth that engage with a corresponding guide member, so as to allow one-way travel of said corresponding guide member along said track. 
     
     
         6 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 5 , wherein an audible clicking sound is generated when travel of said corresponding guide member along said track occurs. 
     
     
         7 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , wherein a lidding film is utilized to attach at least one of the one or more seals the upper bottle portion. 
     
     
         8 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , wherein a lidding film is utilized to attach at least one of the one or more seals to the lower bottle portion. 
     
     
         9 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , further comprising a lid component integrally formed upon said upper bottle portion. 
     
     
         10 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 1 , further comprising a kickstand which is retained substantially perpendicular to walls of the upper bottle portion until such time as the one or more seals are cut, at which point the kickstand lowers to a position substantially parallel to walls of the upper bottle portion in order to retain said one or more seals. 
     
     
         11 . A twist-action mixing container comprising:
 A plurality of bottle portions, each bottle portion forming a chamber therein;   one or more seals interposed between each of said plurality of bottle portions; and   one or more cam actuated seal cutters integrated within one or more of said plurality of bottle portions;   wherein each of said one or more cam actuated seal cutters is movably secured in one or more of said plurality of bottle portions,   wherein each of said plurality of bottle portions is comprised of one or more of a track or a corresponding guide member,   wherein said track and said corresponding guide member are configured to securely attach two of said plurality of bottle portions together to form a connection therebetween wherein said corresponding guide member travels along said track when at least one of said upper bottle portion and lower bottle portion is rotated relative to the other,   wherein each of said cam actuated seal cutters comprise a means for cutting at least one of said one or more seals, and   wherein each of said plurality of bottle portions may be actuated, thereby causing said corresponding guide member to travel along the corresponding track, effecting the lowering of one or more of said one or more cam actuated seal cutters into one or more of said one or more seals and thereby causing the cutting of one or more of said one or more seals, allowing the contents of at least two of said plurality of bottle portions to mix.   
     
     
         12 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 11 , further comprising a lid component with an opening, said lid component being secured to a top bottle portion selected from said plurality of bottle portions. 
     
     
         13 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 12 , wherein said lid component is secured to said top bottle portion with one or more retaining members along its inner periphery that mate with one or more hook members along the top outer rim of said top bottle portion. 
     
     
         14 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 11 , wherein at least two of said plurality of bottle portions are connected with one or more retaining members along their periphery such that the retaining members mate with one or more hook members formed on said at least two of said plurality of bottle portions. 
     
     
         15 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 11 , wherein said at least one track comprises ratcheting teeth that engage with a corresponding guide member, so as to allow one-way travel of said corresponding guide member along said track. 
     
     
         16 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 15 , wherein an audible clicking sound is generated when travel of said corresponding guide member along said track occurs. 
     
     
         17 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 11 , wherein a lidding film is utilized to attach at least one of the one or more seals to one or more of the plurality of bottle portions. 
     
     
         18 . The twist-action mixing container of  claim 11 , further comprising a kickstand which is retained substantially perpendicular to walls of the upper bottle portion until such time as the one or more seals are cut, at which point the kickstand lowers to a position substantially parallel to walls of the upper bottle portion in order to retain said one or more seals.