A container-closure system comprises a threaded-neck container that houses a first flowable product in a first reservoir. A threaded closure assembly for the container initially houses a second flowable product in a second reservoir, and comprises an inner cap and an overcap. Movement of the overcap with respect to the inner cap effects the mixing of the two flowable products in the first reservoir.

A container-closure system comprises a threaded-neck container that houses a first flowable product in a first reservoir. A closure assembly for the container initially houses a second flowable product in a second reservoir, and comprises a threaded cap and a cap insert. Movement of the cap insert with respect to the threaded cap effects the mixing of the two flowable products in the first reservoir.

A container-closure system comprises a threaded-neck container that houses a first flowable product in a first reservoir. A threaded closure assembly for the container initially houses a second flowable product in a second reservoir, and comprises an inner cap and an overcap. Movement of the overcap with respect to the inner cap effects the mixing of the two flowable products in the first reservoir.

A flavor dispenser adapted to be attached to the top of a beverage container, for example a beer can, is provided. The flavor dispenser includes one or more easily fillable flavor containers, and passages that allow the one or more flavorings to be mixed with the beverage by the user and discarded with the beverage container.

A packaging system for at least one product preparation component is disclosed. Said packaging system having a first container for storing a first product preparation component, a second container for storing at least one other product preparation component, and a closure device sealing off an opening of the first container from the surroundings by way of a closure element having a coupling device in order to couple the second container to the closure device and establishes a fluidic connection between the first container and the second container. Additionally, a method for handling at least one product preparation component is disclosed. The method ensures a reliable packaging system which allows a user-friendly handling of the contained product preparation components. This is achieved in that the closure element and the coupling device are joined together as separate components in a non-releasable manner to form the closure device.

A beverage ingredient pod for releasing beverage ingredients into a bottle to create a mixed beverage includes a liquid-ingredient chamber, a solid-ingredient chamber, a frangible membrane between and separating the liquid-ingredient chamber and the solid-ingredient chamber, and a rigid piercer that extends to a point toward the frangible membrane. Upon a force applied to the beverage ingredient pod, a portion of the pod collapses and drives the rigid piercer through the frangible membrane. This mixes contents of the liquid-ingredient chamber with contents of the solid-ingredient chamber and releases the mixed contents from the beverage ingredient pod into a bottle below that is filled with a liquid, creating a mixed beverage.

A beverage apparatus, the beverage apparatus being hand-holdable by a user of the beverage apparatus to be portable, can include a beverage chamber housing that includes a chamber for storing a consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus can include a dispensing assembly that includes a receptacle. The receptacle can retain a vessel. The vessel can include an electronic tag and can contain an additive. The dispensing assembly can be operatively controllable by a controller to output the additive from the vessel into the consumable liquid. The beverage apparatus can include one or more sensors, devices, or assemblies that can be used to detect a volume of liquid in the chamber or a liquid level in the chamber. The beverage apparatus can include an apparatus processing portion (ACP) and an apparatus database portion. The beverage apparatus of the disclosure can include various additional features.

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.

The invention relates to a device for packaging at least a first and a second fluid comprising an arrangement consisting of a first container for containing a first fluid and a second container for containing a second fluid, wherein the first container is substantially in the form of a tube, preferably in the form of a tube, the first end of which is provided with a dispenser and the second end of which is designed to attach said second container to this second end and thus close said second end of the first container, wherein the second container is substantially in the form of a tube, preferably in the form of a tube, the first end of which is designed to be attached to the second end of the first container, said first end of the second container being closed by means of a tearable wall, and the second end of which is closed by means of a movable wall, said movable wall being designed to be displaced in the direction of said tearable wall to open said tearable wall and thus allow the first and second fluid to mix with each other.

The present invention provides a container system that allows a user to store ingredients of a formulation in separate individual containers that can be assembled easily into an extended single compartment container, thereby enabling to mix the ingredients, in a gentle shaking or swirling manner, to form the formulation prior to use.