Container apparatus and containment system

Abstract

The containment system includes a lid having a gasket and a first threaded connection, one or more insertable receptacles having a flange which includes nesting geometry, and a jar having a second threaded connection, wherein the lid and the jar connect via the first threaded connection and the second threaded connection. In some configurations, the flange(s) of the insertable receptacle(s) are disposable between the gasket and a top lip of the jar when the lid and the jar are connected.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A containment system, the system comprising:
 a lid having a gasket associated therewith and internal threads on a lid skirt;   an insertable receptacle having a flange which includes a nesting protrusion on a top surface of the flange and a nesting depression on a bottom surface of the flange; and   a jar having external threads on a neck thereof,   wherein the lid and the jar connect via the internal threads and the external threads,   wherein the flange of the insertable receptacle is disposed between at least a partially between the gasket and a top lip of the jar when the lid and the jar are threadingly engaged with one another.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising a second insertable receptacle having a second flange which includes a second nesting protrusion on a top surface of the flange. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the flange of the insertable receptacle is disposed above the second flange of the second insertable receptacle. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2  wherein the second nesting protrusion of the second insertable receptacle engages with the depression of the insertable receptacle. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the second nesting protrusion of the second insertable receptacle and the depression of the insertable receptacle form a keyed connection. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the internal threads, the external threads, the gasket, and the flange of the insertable receptacle create airtight seals between a first compartment and a second compartment. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the lid comprises a handle. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the lid includes a vent cap. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8  wherein the vent cap includes a button, a vent cap gasket, and a hinge. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the lid includes a receiving opening. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the gasket includes a bead on an inner surface thereof. 
     
     
         12 . A containment system, the system comprising:
 a lid having a gasket and a first threaded connection;   a first insertable receptacle having a first body and a first flange which includes a first nesting protrusion on a top surface of the first flange and a first nesting depression on a bottom surface of the flange;   a second insertable receptacle having a second body and a second flange which includes a second nesting protrusion on a top surface of the second flange; and   a jar having a second threaded connection,   wherein the lid and the jar connect via the first threaded connection and the second threaded connection,   wherein the second nesting protrusion on the top surface of the second insertable receptacle forms a keyed connection with the first nesting depression on the bottom surface of the first flange of the first insertable receptacle such that the first body of the first insertable receptacle is contained within the second body of the second insertable, and   wherein an airtight seal is formed between one or more of the lid, the gasket, the first flange of the first insertable receptacle, the second flange of the second insertable receptacle, and a top lip of the jar when the lid and the jar are connected.   
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the first nesting protrusion of the first insertable receptacle depresses a portion of the gasket. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the first insertable receptacle is removable from the jar. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the second insertable receptacle is removable from the jar. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the lid includes a receiving opening. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein a straw is insertable into the receiving opening. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the lid comprises a handle. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 12  wherein the lid includes a vent cap. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19  wherein the vent cap includes a button, a vent cap gasket, and a hinge.