Combined Snacks and Shells Storage Device

Abstract

A nut/seed and shell storage bag that provides a convenient and organized way to store food items such as nuts, candy, and peanuts along with their leftover shells, candy wrappers, and other waste. The storage bag features a first compartment for storing the food items and a second compartment for storing the waste wherein the two compartments are formed by a common barrier placed inside the bag. In one embodiment, the compartments are secured by resealable fasteners for protecting the stored items. In some embodiments, the bag is in the form of a canister designed to fit in a cupholder of a vehicle. The device provides an easy way to keep the area clean while enjoying snacks.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A snack and shell storage bag comprising:
 a storage bag having a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment;   wherein each of said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment of substantially similar size;   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are translucent;   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment having a common bottom edge, a pair of opposing side edges, and a common barrier therebetween;   wherein said common barrier extends from a first side edge to a second side edge and along said bottom edge to form a separation panel between said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment;   wherein said common barrier extends along a majority of said first side edge and said second side edge;   wherein said first storage compartment having a first panel and a first storage space formed by said first panel, said common barrier, said pair of opposing side edges, and said bottom edge;   wherein said second storage compartment having a second panel and a second storage space formed by said second panel, said common barrier, said pair of opposing side edges, and said bottom edge;   wherein said first storage compartment storing a plurality of nuts; and   further wherein said second storage compartment storing shells removed from the plurality of nuts.   
     
     
         2 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 1 , wherein said first storage compartment having a first top edge including a first resealable fastener. 
     
     
         3 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 2 , wherein said second storage compartment having a second top edge including a second resealable fastener. 
     
     
         4 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 3 , wherein said first resealable fastener separate and independent from said second resealable fastener. 
     
     
         5 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 4 , wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are weatherproof. 
     
     
         6 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 5 , wherein said first resealable fastener having a first closure arm and a second closure arm adherable together upon sliding a first slider along a length of said first closure arm and said second closure arm. 
     
     
         7 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 6 , wherein said second resealable fastener having a third closure arm and a fourth closure arm adherable together upon sliding a second slider along a length of said third closure arm and said fourth closure arm. 
     
     
         8 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 6 , wherein said second resealable fastener having a third closure arm and a fourth closure arm adherable together upon pressing said third closure arm against said fourth closure arm. 
     
     
         9 . A snack and shell storage bag comprising:
 a storage bag having a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment;   wherein each of said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment of substantially similar size;   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are translucent;   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment having a common bottom edge, a pair of opposing side edges, and a common barrier therebetween;   wherein said common barrier extends from a first side edge to a second side edge and along said bottom edge to form a separation panel between said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment;   wherein said common barrier extends along a majority of said first side edge and said second side edge;   wherein said first storage compartment having a first panel and a first storage space formed by said first panel, said common barrier, said pair of opposing side edges, and said bottom edge;   wherein said second storage compartment having a second panel and a second storage space formed by said second panel, said common barrier, said pair of opposing side edges, and said bottom edge;   wherein said first storage compartment storing a plurality of nuts;   wherein said second storage compartment storing shells removed from the plurality of nuts;   wherein said first storage compartment having a first top edge including a first resealable fastener;   wherein said second storage compartment having a second top edge including a second resealable fastener; and   further wherein said first resealable fastener having a first closure arm and a second closure arm adherable together upon sliding a first slider along a length of said first closure arm and said second closure arm.   
     
     
         10 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 9 , wherein said first resealable fastener separate and independent from said second resealable fastener. 
     
     
         11 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 9 , wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are weatherproof. 
     
     
         12 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 9 , wherein said second resealable fastener having a third closure arm and a fourth closure arm adherable together upon sliding a second slider along a length of said third closure arm and said fourth closure arm. 
     
     
         13 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 9 , wherein said second resealable fastener having a third closure arm and a fourth closure arm adherable together upon pressing said third closure arm against said fourth closure arm. 
     
     
         14 . The snack and shell storage bag of  claim 11 , wherein said storage bag is machine washable. 
     
     
         15 . A snack and shell storage container comprising:
 a storage canister having a first storage compartment and a second storage compartment;   wherein each of said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment of substantially similar size;   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment are rigid;   wherein said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment having a common bottom wall, opposing side walls, and a common barrier wall therebetween;   wherein said common barrier wall extends from a first side wall to a second side wall and along said bottom wall to form a separation panel between said first storage compartment and said second storage compartment;   wherein said common barrier wall extends along a majority of said first side wall and said second side wall;   wherein said first storage compartment having a first storage space formed by said first wall, said common barrier wall, and said bottom wall;   wherein said second storage compartment having a second storage space formed by said second wall, said common barrier wall, and said bottom wall;   wherein said first storage compartment having a first top edge including a first resealable lid;   wherein said second storage compartment having a second top edge including a second resealable lid;   wherein said bottom wall is planar; and   further wherein said common barrier wall is planar.   
     
     
         16 . The snack and shell storage container of  claim 15 , wherein said first resealable lid separate and independent from said second resealable lid. 
     
     
         17 . The snack and shell storage container of  claim 16 , wherein said storage canister having a diameter from 2.5 inches to 3.0 inches. 
     
     
         18 . The snack and shell storage container of  claim 17 , wherein said storage canister is cylindrical in shape. 
     
     
         19 . The snack and shell storage container of  claim 18 , wherein said storage canister having a material selected from a group consisting of a plastic, a metal, an alloy, and a rubber. 
     
     
         20 . The snack and shell storage container of  claim 19 , wherein said first storage compartment is sized and configured to store a plurality of nuts, and further wherein said second storage compartment storing shells removed from the plurality of nuts.