Multi-Compartment Containers

Abstract

Multi-compartment containers in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment, a device for storing multiple fluids in multiple compartments comprises a first compartment for storing a first fluid, a second compartment for storing a second fluid, wherein the second compartment is within the first compartment, a lid of the first compartment comprising a first aperture and a second aperture; and a holding lattice for holding the second compartment against the lid of the first compartment, wherein the second compartment is aligned with the second aperture of the lid.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for storing multiple fluids in multiple compartments, comprising:
 a first compartment for storing a first fluid;   a second compartment for storing a second fluid, wherein the second compartment is within the first compartment;   a lid of the first compartment comprising a first aperture and a second aperture; and   a holding lattice for holding the second compartment against the lid of the first compartment, wherein the second compartment is aligned with the second aperture of the lid.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the holding lattice comprises a first section, a second section, and a third section. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the first section is connected to the second section at a first angular portion that abuts a wall of the first compartment at a first location;   the second section is connected to the third section at a second angular portion that abuts the wall of the first compartment at a second location; and   the first location is below and opposite the second location.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein the first section abuts a bottom of the first compartment. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the holding lattice is made using aluminum. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the holding lattice is made using thick-gauge aluminum wire. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the holding lattice is made using a punched piece of aluminum. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the holding lattice is coated with an anti-corrosion coating. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first compartment comprises a cylindrical wall. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the wall of the first compartment is aluminum. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the wall of the first compartment is coated with an anti-corrosion coating. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second compartment is sealed from the first compartment using crystalized sugar. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second compartment is sealed from the first compartment using a seal covering a top of the second compartment. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the seal comprises a metal foil. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the seal comprises a plastic film. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second compartment applies a pressure against the lid of the first compartment sealing the second compartment from the first compartment. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are puncturable. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 17 , wherein the lid further comprises an opening mechanism for opening the first aperture and the second aperture. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 18 , wherein the opening mechanism comprises a pop tab. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 19 , wherein the opening mechanism is located on the lid of the first compartment such that the opening mechanism can be used to puncture the first aperture and the second aperture.