A modular, insulated, configurable combination meal and to-go box for facilitating ecologically responsible and reusable storage and transport of food and other items, with a double-wall-construction lid and utensil tray, an insulated double-wall-construction base member having sidewalls and a base, a removable divider, and a removable flexible shuttle member with a shuttle member lid that can form three configurations: 1) within the double-wall-construction base member; 2) extended to substantially fill the insulated double-wall-construction base member; and 3) extended to any multiple volume shapes of the shuttle member and kept outside of the insulated double-wall-construction base member.

A modular, insulated, configurable combination meal and to-go box for facilitating ecologically responsible and reusable storage and transport of food and other items, with a double-wall-construction lid and utensil tray, an insulated double-wall-construction base member having sidewalls and a base, a removable divider, and a removable flexible shuttle member with a shuttle member lid that can form three configurations: 1) within the double-wall-construction base member; 2) extended to substantially fill the insulated double-wall-construction base member; and 3) extended to any multiple volume shapes of the shuttle member and kept outside of the insulated double-wall-construction base member.

A method for operating a drink maker within a vehicle. The method includes placing a cup on a seating associated with a heating mechanism, the cup containing a liquid and an essence, wherein the liquid and the essence are separated by a ring-shaped partition, automatically sensing a presence of the cup on the seating, turning on a heating mechanism for warming the liquid, sensing a temperature relating to the temperature of the liquid, and turning off the heating mechanism upon sensing a first predetermined temperature, mixing the liquid and the essence and inserting a stirrer through the ring upon warming to a second predetermined temperature lower than the first predetermined temperature, stirring the liquid with the stirrer, and removing the cup from said seating.

The present invention discloses a peg system for modularly arranging cigars. The modular arrangement may include at least stacking the cigars and separating them from other cigars placed on the same tray. The peg system comprises a plurality of components including at least a wall and a connector. The wall fits into a connector gap of the connector to form the peg system. The peg system is removably attached to a tray by inserting a base of the connector into a tray gap of the tray. Thereafter, a plurality of cigars is stacked and separated on the tray by using the installed peg system on the tray.

The present invention discloses a peg system for modularly arranging cigars. The modular arrangement may include at least stacking the cigars and separating them from other cigars placed on the same tray. The peg system comprises a plurality of components including at least a wall and a connector. The wall fits into a connector gap of the connector to form the peg system. The peg system is removably attached to a tray by inserting a base of the connector into a tray gap of the tray. Thereafter, a plurality of cigars is stacked and separated on the tray by using the installed peg system on the tray.

A unit dose container for holding a single dose of a given liquid, the container comprising: a chamber (8) in which, in use, the given liquid is stored, the chamber having a wall through which, in use, the liquid is to be supplied; a release mechanism (7), at least part of which is internal to, or forms part of the wall of the chamber, the release mechanism being movable relative to the chamber between first and second positions; and means for allowing the release mechanism (7) to move from the first to the second positions, thereby opening a passage through the wall so that the liquid can exit the chamber (8), the means including at least one flexible wall portion.

Embodiments of a multi-compartment beverage bottle system and methods of manufacturing the system are disclosed. First and second housing elements are in mutual engagement with one another to at least partially define a fluid vessel with a fluid cavity therein. The fluid cavity includes a first fluid compartment and a second fluid compartment. The first housing element is rotatable between a storage position and a mix position with respect to the second housing element. A shuttle element is disposed within the fluid cavity and axially actuatable along the main axis into and out of a seal position. Rotation of the first housing element toward the storage position actuates the shuttle element toward the seal position. Rotation of the first housing element toward the mix position actuates the shuttle element away from the seal position, thereby placing the first and second fluid compartments into fluid communication with one another for mixing.

Embodiments of a multi-compartment beverage bottle system and methods of manufacturing the system are disclosed. First and second housing elements are in mutual engagement with one another to at least partially define a fluid vessel with a fluid cavity therein. The fluid cavity includes a first fluid compartment and a second fluid compartment. The first housing element is rotatable between a storage position and a mix position with respect to the second housing element. A shuttle element is disposed within the fluid cavity and axially actuatable along the main axis into and out of a seal position. Rotation of the first housing element toward the storage position actuates the shuttle element toward the seal position. Rotation of the first housing element toward the mix position actuates the shuttle element away from the seal position, thereby placing the first and second fluid compartments into fluid communication with one another for mixing.

A method for operating a drink maker within a vehicle using a single hand, the method comprising: a. providing a stirrer; b. placing a cup on a seating associated with a heating mechanism, said placed cup containing a liquid and an essence, wherein the liquid and the essence are separated by a ring-shaped partition; c. automatically sensing a presence of the placed cup on said seating; d. automatically turning on a heating mechanism for warming said liquid; e. automatically sensing a temperature relating to the temperature of said liquid; f. automatically turning off said heating mechanism upon sensing a first predetermined temperature; g. said partition enabling mixing of said liquid and said essence upon warming to a second predetermined temperature, said second predetermined temperature is lower than said first predetermined temperature; h. inserting said stirrer through the ring when the liquid is at the second predetermined temperature; i. stirring the liquid with said stirrer, and j. removing said placed cup from said seating.

A portable multi-compartment storage container with multiple compartments for storing food, beverages, and other travel items. The portable multi-compartment storage container has a first container, a medial container, and a second container that are configured to attach. The containers are separated by insertable lids to keep the contents of the containers separate. A medial connector is inserted between the first container and the medial container and a lid is configured for insertion into the medial connector to separate the contents of the medial container from the first container. The first container and the second container also have removable lids so the contents of the containers can be accessed without removal of the medial container. A handle attaches at least the first container so a user can easily grasp and transport the portable multi-compartment storage container.