Reusable liquid container with storage compartment

Abstract

This invention provides a multi-use container that provides for liquids storage along with dry storage. In one embodiment, the container comprises a drinking bottle removably attached to a storage container that is shaped so as to be integrated with the drinking bottle when attached. The storage container is capable of housing various eating and transport accessories, for example, a reusable utensil, straw, and carrying bag. The storage container may also house other accessories, such as personal hygiene or medical accessories, e.g., a cloth face mask and hand sanitizer. In one ore more embodiments, the storage container is interchangeable.

1 . A multi-use container comprising:
 a. a liquids container with a lid and a bottom opposing the lid;   b. a storage cup that is removably attached to said liquids container at or near the bottom of the liquids container such that the contents of said liquids container does not contact the contents of said storage cup;   wherein said storage cup comprises one or more cutouts shaped to store at least one accessory.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-use container of  claim 1  wherein said cup further comprises a storage container and wherein said cutouts are shaped by the outer and inner walls of said storage container. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-use container of  claim 2  wherein said storage container is housed completely within the perimeter of said cup. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-use container of  claim 1  or  claim 2  comprising a plurality of cutouts, wherein each cutout is shaped to accommodate the storage of at least one accessory chosen from the group consisting of: a reusable utensil, a carrying bag, a reusable straw, a bandage, a cloth face mask, a bottle of hand sanitizer, and a package of wet wipes. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-use container of  claim 1  wherein said lid is secured to said liquids container with corresponding threads. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-use container of  claim 1  wherein the threads on the liquid container are positioned to allow the liquids container to stand when the cup is detached from the liquid container. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-use container of  claim 1  wherein said cup is removably attached to said liquids container through a click and lock mechanism. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-use container of  claim 5  wherein said cup is interchangeable. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-use container of  claim 2  wherein said storage container is removable from said cup. 
     
     
         10 . A water bottle with a storage compartment comprising:
 a. a water container comprising a lid and a bottom;   b. a cup removably connected to said water container;   c. a storage compartment housed within said cup;   wherein said storage compartment comprises a plurality of cutouts and wherein each cutout is shaped so as to friction fit an accessory.   
     
     
         11 . The water bottle with a storage compartment of  claim 10  comprising three or more cutouts and wherein one cutout is shaped so as to fit a reusable straw or chopsticks therein, a second cutout is shaped to fit therein an accessory selected from the group consisting of a spork, a knife, a fork, and a spoon, and a third of said cutouts is shaped so as to fit a carrying bag therein. 
     
     
         12 . A multi-use portable container comprising a lid removably attached to a liquids container, and a cup removably attached to the other end of said liquids container, said cup comprising three cutouts, each cutout shaped to securely hold a specific accessory, said specific accessories consisting of a carrying bag, a foldable utensil, and a foldable straw, and wherein said lid comprises a hook and a sealing ring, and wherein said liquids container comprises a bottom that forms a fit with said cup.