Container with detachable compartments

Abstract

A container comprising a substantially cylindrical upper compartment adapted to be detachably connected to a substantially cylindrical lower compartment, wherein the upper compartment includes an open upper portion; a middle portion, wherein the middle portion includes a plurality of ridges encircling the middle portion, and wherein the ridges define a plurality of distinct interstitial regions therebetween each adapted to receive identifying indicia; and a threaded lower portion; and a substantially cylindrical lower compartment adapted to be detachably connected to the substantially cylindrical upper compartment, wherein the lower compartment includes an open threaded upper portion, wherein the threads on the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment are adapted to mechanically engage the threads on the open threaded lower portion of the upper compartment; and a closed bottom portion. A threaded middle compartment may be included for placement between the upper and lower compartments.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A container, comprising:
 (a) a substantially cylindrical upper compartment adapted to be detachably connected to a substantially cylindrical lower compartment, wherein the upper compartment includes:
 (i) an open upper portion; 
 (ii) a middle portion, wherein the middle portion includes a plurality of ridges encircling the middle portion, and wherein the ridges define a plurality of distinct interstitial regions therebetween each adapted to receive identifying indicia; and 
 (iii) a threaded lower portion; and 
   (b) a substantially cylindrical lower compartment adapted to be detachably connected to the substantially cylindrical upper compartment, wherein the lower compartment includes:
 (i) an open threaded upper portion, wherein the threads on the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment are adapted to mechanically engage the threads on the open threaded lower portion of the upper compartment; and 
 (ii) a closed bottom portion. 
   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one substantially cylindrical middle compartment adapted to be positioned between the upper compartment and the lower compartment, wherein each middle compartment includes an open threaded upper portion, a closed bottom, and a threaded lower portion. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , further comprising a cap, wherein the cap is adapted to releasably engage the open upper portion of the upper compartment or releasably engage the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment or releasably engage the open threaded upper portion of each middle compartment, and wherein the cap is metal, plastic, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a protrusion formed on the upper compartment, wherein the protrusion further includes an eyelet adapted to receive a lanyard or the like. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the upper compartment is partially transparent or completely transparent for permitting viewing of any contents contained therein. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 2 , wherein each middle compartment is partially transparent or completely transparent for permitting viewing of any contents contained therein. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lower compartment is partially transparent or completely transparent for permitting viewing of any contents contained therein. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the identifying indicia is printed on rings that are rotatably mounted on the interstitial regions, and wherein the identifying indicia includes words, letters, numbers, or symbols. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container is metal, plastic, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         10 . A container for water, food or other items, comprising:
 (a) a partially or entirely transparent cylindrical upper compartment adapted to be detachably connected to a substantially cylindrical lower compartment, wherein the upper compartment includes:
 (i) an open upper portion; 
 (ii) a middle portion, wherein the middle portion includes a plurality of ridges encircling the middle portion, and wherein the ridges define a plurality of distinct interstitial regions therebetween each adapted to receive identifying indicia; and 
 (iii) a threaded lower portion; and 
   (b) a partially or entirely transparent cylindrical lower compartment adapted to be detachably connected to the substantially cylindrical upper compartment, wherein the lower compartment includes:
 (i) an open threaded upper portion, wherein the threads on the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment are adapted to mechanically engage the threads on the open threaded lower portion of the upper compartment; and 
 (ii) a closed bottom portion. 
   
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 10 , further comprising at least one substantially cylindrical middle compartment adapted to be positioned between the upper compartment and the lower compartment, wherein each middle compartment includes an open threaded upper portion, a closed bottom, and a threaded lower portion. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 10 , further comprising a cap, wherein the cap is adapted to releasably engage the open upper portion of the upper compartment or releasably engage the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment or releasably engage the open threaded upper portion of each middle compartment, and wherein the cap is metal, plastic, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 10 , further comprising a protrusion formed on the upper compartment, wherein the protrusion further includes an eyelet adapted to receive a lanyard or the like. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 11 , wherein each middle compartment is partially transparent or completely transparent for permitting viewing of any contents contained therein. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein the identifying indicia is printed on rings that are rotatably mounted on the interstitial regions, and wherein the identifying indicia includes words, letters, numbers, or symbols. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 10 , wherein the container is metal, plastic, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
         17 . A container for water, food or other items, comprising:
 (a) a partially or entirely transparent cylindrical upper compartment adapted to be detachably connected to a substantially cylindrical lower compartment, wherein the upper compartment includes:
 (i) an open upper portion; 
 (ii) a middle portion, wherein the middle portion includes a plurality of ridges encircling the middle portion, and wherein the ridges define a plurality of distinct interstitial regions therebetween each adapted to receive identifying indicia; and 
 (iii) a threaded lower portion; 
   (b) a partially or entirely transparent cylindrical lower compartment adapted to be detachably connected to the substantially cylindrical upper compartment, wherein the lower compartment includes:
 (i) an open threaded upper portion, wherein the threads on the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment are adapted to mechanically engage the threads on the open threaded lower portion of the upper compartment; and 
 (ii) a closed bottom portion; 
   (c) at least one partially or entirely transparent substantially cylindrical middle compartment adapted to be positioned between the upper compartment and the lower compartment, wherein each middle compartment includes an open threaded upper portion, a closed bottom, and a threaded lower portion; and   (d) a cap, wherein the cap is adapted to releasably engage the open upper portion of the upper compartment or releasably engage the open threaded upper portion of the lower compartment or releasably engage the open threaded upper portion of each middle compartment, and wherein the cap is metal, plastic, or a combination thereof.   
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 17 , further comprising a protrusion formed on the upper compartment, wherein the protrusion further includes an eyelet adapted to receive a lanyard or the like. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein the identifying indicia is printed on rings that are rotatably mounted on the interstitial regions, and wherein the identifying indicia includes words, letters, numbers, or symbols. 
     
     
         20 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein the container is metal, plastic, or a combination thereof.