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  Compact cereal and milk containerRelated Patent Categories: Special Receptacle Or Package, Combined Or ConvertibleThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060180483. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] The invention is intended to allow easy, fast access to a meal composed of liquid and dry components such as cereal and milk. The transportable container comprising readily mixable liquid and dry component is convenient for those away from the kitchen such as travelers, commuters, children, and people with little time for food preparation. The invention can be used to mix any two or more components. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Dry cereal and milk are often combined to make a typical breakfast meal in a kitchen and eaten at a table with a bowl and a spoon. This easy to prepare meal becomes impractical for on-the-go consumers. It is difficult to carry a container of milk, a container of cereal, a container to mix the two, and a spoon. This invention allows easy, compact transportation of cereal and milk or other complementary substances such as granola and yogurt. This invention allows the consumer to transport dry cereal and liquid milk, or other materials, separately but within one transportable container for easy combination on the go, away from the kitchen. Separation of the dry and liquid materials prevents decomposition, sogginess, and rotting. DESCRIPTION DRAWINGS [0003] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transportable container comprising two removable seals. [0004] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a transportable container comprising a single removable seal. [0005] FIG. 3a is a perspective view of a transportable container comprising a single removable seal and at least one pinch seal. [0006] FIG. 3b is an enlarged cross sectional view of a pinch seal in the closed position. [0007] FIG. 3c is an enlarged cross sectional view of a pinch seal in the open position. [0008] FIG. 4a is a perspective view of a transportable container comprising a single removable seal and two pinch seals on either end of the boarder. [0009] FIG. 4b is an enlarged perspective view of a pinch seal. [0010] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a transportable container with the seal removed to show a single breakable wall separating the compartments. [0011] FIG. 6a is a perspective view of a portable container comprising the liquid container folded on top of the solid container and at least one folded pinch seal. [0012] FIG. 6b is a cross sectional view of a folded pinch seal in the closed position. [0013] FIG. 6c is a cross sectional view of a folded pinch seal in the open position. [0014] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a transportable container without a removable seal to show a utensil molded into the boarder. [0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a transportable container comprising a solid compartment seal extending at least slightly past the spout-like curve. [0016] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a transportable container comprising a center seal. REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS [0017] 1. transportable container [0018] 1a. liquid compartment [0019] 1b. solid compartment [0020] 2a. liquid compartment wall [0021] 2b. solid compartment wall [0022] 3. boarder [0023] 4. spout-like curve [0024] 5. crease [0025] 6a. liquid compartment seal [0026] 6b. liquid compartment tab [0027] 6c. solid compartment seal [0028] 6d. solid compartment tab [0029] 7. utensil [0030] 7a. plastic package [0031] 8. single seal [0032] 9a. pinch seal [0033] 9b. pinch seal center [0034] 9c. inner pinch seal wall [0035] 9d. outer pinch seal wall [0036] 9e. pinch seal crease [0037] 9f. pinch seal flange [0038] 9g. flange edge [0039] 9h. second pinch seal [0040] 10. conduit [0041] 11. single wall [0042] 12. scores [0043] 13. folded crease [0044] 14a. folded pinch seal [0045] 14b. folded pinch seal center [0046] 14c. wet pinch seal wall [0047] 14d. dry pinch seal wall [0048] 15. center seal SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0049] The present invention is a transportable container includes two or more compartments meant to store two or more complementary substances, which may include a wet substance or liquid and a dry substance or solid, such as cereal and milk. The juxtaposed compartments provide a method for easy mixing. [0050] In one embodiment, the transportable container 1 in FIG. 1 has a liquid compartment 1a and a solid compartment 1b adjacent to each other. The liquid compartment wall 2a adjacent to the solid compartment wall 2b are connected by a boarder 3, which has a spout-like curve 4 on the center top end of the liquid compartment wall pointing toward the solid compartment to allow spill free way of pouring the liquid into the solid compartment by bending the liquid compartment upward along the crease 5. The transportable container further comprises a flange edge 9g surrounding the transportable container. The liquid compartment is covered by a liquid compartment seal 6a made from a material such as thin plastic and/or foil adhered to the boarder and the flange edge around the liquid compartment, and further comprising a liquid compartment tab 6b. The solid compartment is covered by a separate but similar solid compartment seal 6c adhered to the boarder and the flange edge of the solid compartment, and further comprising a solid compartment tab 6d. Under the solid compartment seal, a utensil 7 such as a spoon is stored preferably in a plastic package 7a. To mix the substances, the solid compartment seal covering the solid compartment is at least partially pulled back, exposing an opening adjacent to the spout-like curve and turning the solid compartment into the bowl. The liquid compartment seal over the liquid compartment is then drawn back at least slightly to expose the opening of the spout-like curve. While maintaining the solid compartment in a horizontal position, the liquid compartment is then bent upward along the crease to allow the liquid to pour through the spout-like curve into the solid compartment. The solid compartment seal can now be pulled back further or removed completely. The utensil 7 stored under the solid compartment seal can now be removed for use. The mixture is now readily consumable. This method provides and convenient, simple, no-mess way to eat complementary, mixed foods on the go. [0051] In second embodiment, a single seal 8 in FIG. 2 covers both the solid compartment and the liquid compartment. The single seal is partially removed starting from the far end of the solid compartment and reaching to the liquid compartment to expose the opening of the spout-like curve 4 of the liquid compartment sufficient to allow flow of the liquid into the solid compartment. The liquid compartment is then bent upward along the crease 5 to allow the flow of the liquid into the solid compartment. If desired, the single seal can now be pulled back further or removed completely. The utensil 7 stored under the solid compartment seal can now be removed for use. The mixture is now ready to eat. Continue reading... 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