One pouch for storage of multiple components of a mixture is described with a first compartment and a second compartment. At least one channel is defined between the first compartment and the second compartment and at least one seal is installed within the channel. An agitator is installed in the first compartment. The seal is breakable and the agitator is removable. Another pouch separates two pockets with an air compartment. The air compartment is breakable.

One pouch for storage of multiple components of a mixture is described with a first compartment and a second compartment. At least one channel is defined between the first compartment and the second compartment and at least one seal is installed within the channel. An agitator is installed in the first compartment. The seal is breakable and the agitator is removable. Another pouch separates two pockets with an air compartment. The air compartment is breakable.

A multilayered, flexible, and generally flat pouch for transporting and dispensing chocolate, including first and second elongated generally rectangular multilayered portions sealed together to yield a deformable generally rectangular fluid-tight sachet defining an internal volume and separating the internal volume from an external environment. The sachet further defines a top end, an oppositely disposed bottom end, and first and second sides extending therebetween. An untempered chocolate portion is contained within the internal volume. A tear notch is formed through at least one side and disposed adjacent the top end and a weakened tear strip extends between the second side and the bottom end. The sachet is substantially fluid-tight, and first and second elongated generally rectangular multilayered portions each further comprise an outer layer, an inner high-slip layer, a printable binding layer disposed between the inner and outer layers, and a metal vapor barrier layer disposed between the inner and outer layers. When actuated, the first weakened tear strip produces a corner pour spout through which molten chocolate may be extracted from the sachet. When actuated, the second weakened tear strip produces a central aperture through which molten chocolate may be extracted from the sachet.

The invention includes a container for storing liquids, the container including a blending chamber for holding a larger volume of liquid, and an opening that can be selectively sealed or unsealed. The container also includes a sampling chamber for holding a smaller volume of liquid, and another opening that can be selectively sealed or unsealed. Fluidically connecting the blending chamber and the sampling chamber is a siphon having an upper opening in the blending chamber and a lower opening in the sampling chamber. The siphon includes a siphoning level, which is a fluid height in the blending chamber at which liquid will siphon from the blending chamber to the sampling chamber. In some embodiments the siphon is located in the blending chamber.

The invention includes a container for storing liquids, the container including a blending chamber for holding a larger volume of liquid, and an opening that can be selectively sealed or unsealed. The container also includes a sampling chamber for holding a smaller volume of liquid, and another opening that can be selectively sealed or unsealed. Fluidically connecting the blending chamber and the sampling chamber is a siphon having an upper opening in the blending chamber and a lower opening in the sampling chamber. The siphon includes a siphoning level, which is a fluid height in the blending chamber at which liquid will siphon from the blending chamber to the sampling chamber. In some embodiments the siphon is located in the blending chamber.

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.

The present disclosure is directed to a flexible pouch. In an embodiment, a flexible pouch is provided and includes opposing flexible laminates sealed along a common peripheral edge to form a storage compartment. Each flexible laminate has at least three layers comprising (A) a seal layer, (B) an outermost layer, and (C) an adhesive layer between the seal layer and the outer layer. The adhesive layer comprises a solvent-free polyurethane adhesive composition. An alcoholic beverage is present in the storage compartment. The flexible pouch has a solvent residue less than 1.0 mg/m.sup.2, and a bond strength greater than 200 gm/15 mm after a 60-day liquor resistance test.

The present disclosure is directed to a flexible pouch. In an embodiment, a flexible pouch is provided and includes opposing flexible laminates sealed along a common peripheral edge to form a storage compartment. Each flexible laminate has at least three layers comprising (A) a seal layer, (B) an outermost layer, and (C) an adhesive layer between the seal layer and the outer layer. The adhesive layer comprises a solvent-free polyurethane adhesive composition. An alcoholic beverage is present in the storage compartment. The flexible pouch has a solvent residue less than 1.0 mg/m.sup.2, and a bond strength greater than 200 gm/15 mm after a 60-day liquor resistance test.

A dual compartment mixing and drinking container may include two vertically stacked first and second compartments separated by a membrane or seal, each containing one dry or liquid component of a final mixed drink. In operation, each compartment holds one component to be mixed with the other compartment. The container may include a means for opening the container that may also simultaneously puncture the membrane such that the first compartment and the second compartment may be in fluid communication with one another in order to mix the two components upon opening the container.