Patent Description:
The present invention generally relates to the field of pill containers, and in particular, the present invention is directed to a recycled two-cell container device and a method of manufacturing a recycled two cell container device.

Presently, over one million plastic water containers are thrown away each minute of the day. Discarded plastic containers pollute oceans and create unnecessary waste. Looking ahead, reusing discarded plastic containers is of utmost importance to protect future generations from superfluous pollution.

Published US patent application <CIT> discloses a packaging system that includes a bottle defining two separate closed compartments for separately carrying a consumable liquid and a solid. Liquid is held in the first compartment by a cap, and a solid (such as medication, pill, or other solid) is held in the second compartment by a closure member such as a sheet or film. The system facilitates injections of the solid by providing sufficient liquid to permit swallowing the solid. A related method includes storing two related products, one solid and one liquid, in a single container so that a user can use one of the products to facilitate injections of the other.

The invention is defined by the independent claims to which reference is now made. Advantageous features are set out in the dependent claims.

For the purpose of illustrating the invention, the drawings show aspects of one or more embodiments of the invention and other examples. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown in the drawings, wherein:.

At a high level, aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a recycled two cell container device and methods of manufacturing a recycled two cell container device. In an embodiment, a recycled two cell container device includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is configured to house a liquid and the second housing is configured to house at least a pill. A recycled two cell container device is configured for compact and easy transport. In an embodiment, a recycled two cell container device is disposable after use. In an embodiment, a recycled two cell container device is reusable after use.

Referring now to the drawings, <FIG> illustrates an example of a recycled two cell container device. Device <NUM> may be composed of recycled pharmaceutical grade materials such as recycled plastic from discarded water bottles. In an example, device <NUM> may be configured for one-time single use. In such an instance, device <NUM> may be disposed of after use. Device <NUM> that is configured for one-time use may be able to be recycled after use. Device <NUM> that is configured for one-time use may be biodegradable. Biodegradable may include ability for device <NUM> to be broken down into innocuous products by the action of living things such as microorganisms and fungi. In an example, one time use of device <NUM> may allow for device <NUM> to be disposed of in garbage or trash can after use by a user.

With continued reference to <FIG>, device <NUM> may be configured for multi-use. In an example, device <NUM> may be reused after use and refilled by a user as described in more detail below.

Device <NUM> includes a first housing <NUM>, which may be composed of recycled material and configured to house a liquid. Recycled material, as used herein, includes any raw and/or processed material that can be recovered from a waste stream for reuse. For example, recycled material may be produced from the process of recycling, whereby materials are broken down and reused that would otherwise be discarded. Recycling may include the process of converting waste materials into reusable objects and/or reusable materials to prevent waste of potentially useful materials and prevent water pollution from landfills. Raw and/or processed material may include materials such as papers, plastics, glass, metals, organics, textiles, and any combination thereof. Waste stream includes the entire life cycle of the garbage that is produced by human beings and animals. For example, waste stream may include the act of bringing garbage out to the curb, placing recycled materials in a recycled bin, as well as the placement of garbage in a landfill. Recycled material may include for example aluminum cans, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles, newspapers, corrugated cardboard, steel cans, high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic bottles, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic bottles, polycarbonate plastic bottles, glass containers, computers, magazines, low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate, bisphenol A (BPA), sheet grade polycarbonate, acrylic sheet, aluminum foil, tin cans, office paper, poster board, flint glass, amber glass, emerald glass and the like. Recycled materials may be sourced from a plurality of sources such as plastic bottles that are recovered from the ocean or landfills and are then broken down to be used as a component of device <NUM>. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be composed of recycled material such as plastic, including any of the plastic as described above. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be composed of <NUM>% recycled pharmaceutical grade materials sourced from plastic bottles such as plastic water bottles that are discarded every day.

With continued reference to <FIG>, first housing <NUM> is configured to house a liquid. Liquid, as used herein, includes any substance that flows freely but is of constant volume. Liquid may include any substance that a user may consume during the act of swallowing a pill. For example, liquid may include water that a user swallows when user swallows acetaminophen. Liquid may include other substances including for example, water, coconut water, oxygenated water, mineral water, water containing electrolytes, soft drinks such as carbonated beverages including soda, seltzer, and sparkling water, fruit juice such as orange, apple, grapefruit, pineapple, grape, tangerine, cranberry, pomegranate, lemon and lime, vegetable juice such as carrot, tomato, cucumber, and celery, energy drinks, electrolyte replacement drinks, and caffeinated beverages such as iced tea. First housing <NUM> may be configured to hold a particular volume of liquid. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be configured to hold a volume of between <NUM> and <NUM> milliliters. For example, first housing <NUM> may be configured to hold a volume of liquid that would allow device <NUM> to be taken through airport security because first housing <NUM> may hold less than <NUM> or three ounces of liquid. In yet another non-limiting example, first housing <NUM> may be configured to hold a volume of <NUM> milliliters whereby device <NUM> may be easily transported in a user's pocket or bag for example. First housing <NUM> may be of a certain shape and size designed to house a liquid. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be of a rectangular shape whereby liquid may conform to the shape of first housing <NUM> once placed inside first housing <NUM>. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be of a circular shape whereby liquid may conform to a circular shape once placed inside first housing <NUM>. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be of a square shape whereby liquid may conform to a square shape once placed inside first housing <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, first housing <NUM> includes an upper end <NUM>, the upper end <NUM> containing at least a covering. At least a covering as used herein, includes a lid and/or cap that seals off first housing <NUM> from exposure to environmental air. At least a covering may include for example, a fitted and/or attached part that serves as a lid to first housing <NUM>. In an example, at least a covering may be synthesized from recycled material, including any of the recycled materials as described above. In an example, at least a covering may be disposable. Disposable, as used herein, includes a one-time use covering that is intended to be discarded after removal from first housing <NUM>. For example, a disposable covering may be a covering that is torn off and discarded after removal such as a piece of recycled aluminum foil or recycled plastic. In an example, at least a covering may be reusable. Reusable, as used herein, includes a multi-use covering that is intended to be reused after use. For example, reusable covering may allow for a user to refill first housing <NUM> after a user has consumed liquid contained within first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include additional aspects and/or features that may allow for covering to be attached to first housing <NUM>. For example, at least a covering may be attached to first housing <NUM> by a mechanical hinge. Mechanical hinge may include a mechanical bearing that may connect covering to first housing <NUM> that may allow for a limited angle of rotation between a covering and first housing <NUM>. Mechanical hinge may include for example, a living hinge, spring hinge, barrel hinge, pivot hinge, butt/mortise hinge, case hinge, continuous hinge, concealed hinge, flag hinge, strap hinge and the like. At least a covering may include a screw covering that may be mechanically screwed on or off by a user to gain access to first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include a flip top that may be mechanically flipped to open to gain access to first housing <NUM> and flipped back to close and seal off access to first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include a snap top that may be mechanically snapped open or closed to gain access to first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include a crown cap that may be crimped into a locking position around first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include a snap on covering that may be opened by prying off covering, breaking off covering, and/or having a built-in dispenser contained within covering. At least a covering may include a friction fit covering that may require force to open and close covering. At least a covering may include a tamper-evident covering that may be used in detecting tampering with and unwanted access to first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include a dispensing feature such as a pour sprout, measuring attachment, sifting device, and/or actuator that may dispense a specific amount of liquid contained within first housing <NUM>. At least a covering may include a rubber stop. At least a covering may include a recycled bottle stopper. At least a covering may include seal proof technology that may prevent liquid contained within first housing <NUM> from spilling and/or leaking out. At least a covering may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. Interior surface of at least a covering may seal off interior space of first housing from environmental air and exterior surface of at least a covering may interface with environmental air.

With continued reference to <FIG>, at least a covering contained within upper end <NUM> of first housing <NUM> may include a mounting feature. Mounting feature, as used herein, includes any feature that aids a first device <NUM> in attaching to a second device <NUM>. In an example, mounting feature may be located on exterior surface of covering that is exposed and interfaces with environment air. In an example, mounting feature may be located on exterior surface of at least a covering. In an example, mounting feature may be located along outer border and/or edge of first housing <NUM>. Mounting feature may include for example, a feature that allows a plurality of devices <NUM> to be attached together as a multi-pack. For example, a user may purchase a multi-pack of devices <NUM> containing three individual devices <NUM> that are attached together by mounting feature. In an example, mounting feature may be composed of recycled material, including any of the recycled material as described above. Mounting feature may include for example, a snap joint, whereby at least a covering may contain a protrusion that is designed to fit within an aperture located on second device <NUM>. Mounting feature may include a clip that may attach to other devices. Formation of a mounting feature may include welding a first device <NUM> to a second device <NUM> such as by applying heat to the edges of first housing <NUM> so as to blend the edges together and attach first device <NUM> to second device <NUM>. In such an instance, first device <NUM> may be separated from second device <NUM> such as by snapping first device <NUM> apart from second device <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, first housing <NUM> may include a groove <NUM> located on upper end <NUM> designed to interface with a patient's lips. "Groove," as used herein, includes a depression or cutout. Examples relating to a depression do not form part of the invention. In an example, groove <NUM> may be located on upper end <NUM> of first housing <NUM>. Groove <NUM> may be of a certain size and shape so as to interface with a patient's lips and allow for easier consumption of liquid contained within first housing <NUM>. In an example, groove <NUM> may be configured to interface with a patient's upper lip, whereby a patient may place patient's upper lip on groove <NUM> so as to provide a resting spot for patient's lip while patient swallows liquid contained within first housing <NUM>. In an example, groove <NUM> may be of a certain size and shape so as to interface with a lip of average size of an adult. In an example, groove <NUM> may be of a certain size and shape so as to interface with a lip of average size of a child. Groove <NUM> is illustrated in more detail below in reference to <FIG>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, first housing <NUM> may be positioned within device <NUM> whereby first housing <NUM> is in a juxtaposed position located below second housing. Juxtaposed, as used herein, includes a position whereby first housing <NUM> is located side by side to second housing. Side by side may include a position whereby first housing <NUM> is located next to and/or in contact with second housing.

With continued reference to <FIG>, first housing <NUM> includes a body <NUM>. Body <NUM> may be composed of recycled materials including any of the recycled materials as described above. First housing <NUM> includes a lower end <NUM>, the lower end <NUM> located opposite to the upper end <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, device <NUM> includes a second housing <NUM> composed of recycled material. Recycled material may include any of the recycled material as described above. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be composed of <NUM>% recycled pharmaceutical grade materials sourced from plastic bottles such as plastic water bottles that are discarded every day. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be composed of the same materials as first housing <NUM>. Second housing <NUM> may be of a particular size and shape to house at least a pill. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be of a rectangular shape. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be of a circular shape. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be of a square shape.

With continued reference to <FIG>, second housing <NUM> is attached to first housing <NUM> and is configured to house at least a pill. Second housing <NUM> may be attached to first housing <NUM> whereby first housing <NUM> may be joined, fastened, and/or connected to second housing <NUM>. In an example, first housing <NUM> and second housing <NUM> may be composed of one continuous material. In an example, first housing <NUM> and second housing <NUM> may be composed of different materials. In an example, first housing <NUM> and second housing <NUM> may be attached together in juxtaposed position so as to form one continuous device. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be located below second housing <NUM> so as to prevent liquid contained within first housing <NUM> from spilling into second housing <NUM>. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be attached to first housing <NUM> by at least a protrusion extending from a second housing <NUM> wherein the at least a protrusion is designed and configured to interface with at least a depression located on a first housing <NUM>. In an example, protrusion may be composed of recycled material including any of the recycled material as described above. In an example, protrusion may be of a certain size and shape designed and configured to fit within depression. Depression may include a cutout that is designed to interface with protrusion and may be of a similar size and shape of depression. In an example, protrusion may include extensions and/or claw like edges that may function to encompass depression and provide a tight interface. In an example, second housing <NUM> may be attached to first housing <NUM> by a snapping feature. Snapping feature may include a locking fit mechanism that attaches second housing <NUM> to first housing <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, second housing <NUM> includes a first side <NUM>, the first side <NUM> including at least a covering. At least a covering may include any of the coverings as described above in reference to first housing <NUM>. In an example, at least a covering may include a disposable covering including any of the disposable coverings as described above in reference to first housing <NUM>. For example, second housing <NUM> may be preloaded and sold to a user containing a specific dose of medication such as two tablets each containing <NUM> of ibuprofen. In an example, at least a covering located on second housing <NUM> may include a reusable covering include any of the reusable coverings as described above in reference to first housing <NUM>. For example, at least a covering may be reusable whereby a user may reload second housing <NUM> with at least a pill after consumption. In such an instance, user may reload second housing <NUM> to contain at least a pill such as a daily prescription medication or a rescue medication user carries around for migraines or allergies or the like. At least a covering may include an interior surface and an exterior surface. Interior surface of at least a covering may seal off interior space of second housing from environmental air and exterior surface of at least a covering may interface with environmental air. In an example, at least a covering located on first housing and second housing may be one continuous covering that allows access to first housing and second housing simultaneously once opened. In such an instance, at least a covering located on first housing and second housing may close access to first housing and second housing simultaneously once closed. First side may include a mounting feature located on at least a covering. Mounting feature may include any of the mounting features as described above in reference to first housing. In an example, mounting feature may be located on exterior surface of at least a covering and interfacing with environmental air.

With continued reference to <FIG>, second housing <NUM> is configured to house at least a pill. A pill, as used herein, includes any mass of solid medicine configured to be swallow whole. A pill may include a capsule, tablet, lozenge, orally disintegrating tablet, enteric coated tablet, troche, pellet, pilule, caplet, and the like. Medicine may include any prescription, non-prescription, over the counter, vitamin, drug, herbal, nutraceutical, homeopathic and the like. For example, at least a pill may include a dose of an over the counter pain medication such as a dose of TYLENOL as produced by Johnson and Johnson of New Brunswick, New Jersey or a dose of ADVIL as produced by Pfizer of New York, New York or a dose of ASPIRIN as produced by Bayer of Leverkusen, Germany or a dose of ALEVE as produced by Bayer of Leverkusen, Germany. In yet another non-limiting example, at least a pill may include a dose of an over the counter allergy medication such as ALLEGRA as produced by Sanofi of Paris, France or a dose of ZYRTEC as produced by Johnson and Johnson of New Brunswick, New Jersey. In yet another non-limiting example, at least a pill may include a dose of an over the counter heartburn medication such as PRILOSEC OTC as produced by Procter and Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio or a dose of TUMS as produced by GlaxoSmithKline of Brentford, United Kingdom. In yet another non-limiting example, at least a pill may include a dose of an allergy medication such as BENADRYL as produced by Johnson and Johnson of New Brunswick, New Jersey or a dose of CLARITIN as produced by Bayer of Leverkusen, Germany. In yet another non-limiting example, at least a pill may include a dose of a cold or flu medication such as DAYQUIL as produced by Procter and Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio or a dose of NYQUIL as produced by Procter and Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio. In yet another non-limiting example, at least a pill may include a dose of a vitamin such as a multivitamin, a calcium supplement, a vitamin b-complex, a probiotic, a digestive enzyme and the like. At least a pill may include a prescription medication such as a medication prescribed only by a medical professional with prescriptive authority such as a medical doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. At least a pill may include an herbal remedy such as COLDCALM as produced by Boiron Homeopathic of Sainte-Foy-les-Lyon, France.

With continued reference to <FIG>, second housing <NUM> may include a body. Second housing <NUM> includes a second side <NUM> located opposite to the first side <NUM>. In an example, second side <NUM> may contain at least a groove <NUM> designed and configured to house at least a pill. Groove <NUM> includes a depression or cutout that may be of a certain size or shape designated to house at least a pill. In an example, groove <NUM> may be of a certain size and shape to accommodate at least a pill of a certain size or shape. For example, groove <NUM> may be designed and configured to accommodate a size <NUM> capsule or an orally disintegrating tablet or a size <NUM> capsule. In an example, second side <NUM> may contain a plurality of grooves such as when a dose of a medication may include a plurality of pills. For example, second side <NUM> may contain two grooves <NUM> each designed and configured to accommodate an ibuprofen <NUM> round tablet. In yet another non-limiting example, second side <NUM> may contain three grooves each designed and configured to accommodate a size <NUM> capsule. Groove <NUM> may aid in securing at least a pill so as to prevent damage to at least a pill during transport of device <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, device <NUM> may be configured for single use. Single use may include pre-loading device <NUM> with liquid contained in first housing <NUM> and at least a pill contained in second housing <NUM> before a user purchases device <NUM>. After user consumes liquid and pill contained within device <NUM> then device <NUM> may be discarded such as by being recycled or thrown away in the garbage. For example, user may purchase single-use device at an airport when user has a headache and user is rushing to get onto user's flight. Device <NUM> may be configured for multi-use. Multi-use may allow device <NUM> to be reused. For example, user may purchase pre-loaded device <NUM> from a store and then reload first housing or second housing after use. In yet another non-limiting example, user may purchase device <NUM> that does not contain a liquid or pill and user may load device <NUM> with liquid and/or pill as user needs to.

Referring now to <FIG>, an example of device <NUM> is illustrated. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be of a rectangular shape and second housing <NUM> may be of a rectangular shape. First housing <NUM> and second housing <NUM> may be attached whereby first housing <NUM> may be in contact at point <NUM> with second housing <NUM>. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be attached to second housing <NUM> by a snapping feature as described above in more detail in reference to <FIG>. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be attached to second housing <NUM> by a protrusion extending from second housing <NUM> designed to interface with at least a depression located on first housing <NUM> as described above in more detail in reference to <FIG>. In an alternative example, first housing <NUM> may be of a circular shape and second housing <NUM> may be a circular shape. First housing <NUM> and second housing <NUM> may be attached at a point <NUM> whereby first housing <NUM> may be in contact with second housing <NUM>. In an example, first housing <NUM> may be attached to second housing <NUM> by a snapping feature as described above in more detail in reference to <FIG>.

Referring now to <FIG>, an example of groove <NUM> located on upper end <NUM> of first housing <NUM> is illustrated. In an example, groove <NUM> may include a depression that is designed to interface with a patient's upper lip. Groove <NUM> may be of a certain size and shape. For example, in an example groove <NUM> may be configured to interface with upper lip of an adult. In yet another non-limiting example, groove <NUM> may be configured to interface with upper lip of a child. Groove <NUM> may aid a user in swallowing at least a pill by providing a place for user to rest user's upper lip so as to not spill any liquid contained within first housing <NUM>.

Referring now to <FIG> examples of groove <NUM> designed and configured to house at least a pill located on second side of second housing <NUM> is illustrated. <FIG> illustrates an example where a single groove <NUM> configured to house one pill is illustrated. In an example, groove <NUM> may be configured to house pills of varying sizes as described above in more detail in reference to <FIG>. Groove <NUM> may function to secure pill in place so that pill does not become damaged while contained within device <NUM>. For example, device <NUM> may be transported in a user's backpack or purse and may be subjected to bumping, shaking, and twisting. Groove <NUM> may aid in containing pill securely against second side of second housing <NUM>. <FIG> illustrates an example where two grooves <NUM> are contained within second housing <NUM> each configured to house one pill. Such a configuration may be useful when dose of at least a pill is contained within two pills such as two <NUM> diphenhydramine tablets that a user may consume as one dose or two <NUM> acetaminophen tablets that user may consume as one dose. In yet another non-limiting example, two grooves <NUM> contained within second housing <NUM> may be used to store two pills whereby one pill may be consumed at one point in time and a second pill may be consumed at a later point in time such as if user needs a second dose later on. <FIG> illustrates an example where three grooves <NUM> are contained within second housing <NUM> each configured to house one pill. In an example, user may be able to customize size and number of grooves <NUM> contained within second housing <NUM>.

Referring now to <FIG>, an example of a method <NUM> of manufacturing a recycled two cell container device is illustrated. At step <NUM> a first housing <NUM> is provided. First housing <NUM> is composed of recycled material and configured to house a liquid the first housing <NUM> including an upper end <NUM> the upper end containing at least a covering, a body and a lower end, the lower end located opposite to the upper end <NUM>. In an example, providing a first housing <NUM> may include recycling material that will be used to produce device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM>. Recycling may include melting materials such as glass or plastic to then be molded into device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM>. Melting materials to reuse them to produce device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM> may include removing all labels that may be present such as labels on water bottles. Materials may then be broken down into smaller pieces such as by cutting or making them into a smaller size. Materials may then be melted to a specific temperature until melted, such as for example between <NUM>-<NUM> degrees Fahrenheit for certain plastics. The melted materials may then be placed into a mold designed to be of shape of device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM>. In an example, device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM> may be manufactured by blow molding and utilizing a heat-sealing mechanism.

With continued reference to <FIG>, at step <NUM> a second housing <NUM> is attached to the first housing <NUM>. The second housing <NUM> is composed of recycled material and configured to house at least a pill and includes a first side the first side including at least a covering and a second side located opposite to the first side. In an example, attaching second housing <NUM> may include recycling materials that will be used to produce second housing <NUM>. In an embedment, second housing <NUM> may be attached to first housing <NUM> by blow molding. Blow molding may include melting down recycled materials and forming a parison and/or a preform. In such an instance, a parison and/or a preform may then be clamped into a mold and air may be blown into it. Air blown into the parison and/or preform may then push the recycled material such as plastic, out to match the mold. The material may then be cooled and hardened. The mold may then be opened and device <NUM> may be ejected from the mold. In an example, blow molding may include extrusion blow molding, spin trimming, injection blow molding, and/or injection stretch blow molding processes. Extrusion blow molding may include melting a recycled material such as plastic and extruding plastic into a hollow tube to form a parison. The parison may then be captured by closing it into a cooled metal mold. Air may then be blown into the parison to filate it into the shape of first housing <NUM>, second housing <NUM>, and/or device <NUM>. After the plastic has cooled the mold may then be opened and first housing <NUM>, second housing <NUM>, and/or device <NUM> may then be ejected. Extrusion blow molding may include continuous extrusion blow molding where the parison may be extruded continuously and the individual parts may be cut off by a knife. Extrusion blow molding may include intermittent blow molding where screw turns may stop and push the melt out such as by a metal rod. In an example, excess material produced during molding process may be removed such as by spin trimming to use a knife or sharp edge to cut excess material away. In an example, device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM> may be manufactured and/or attached by injection blow molding. Injection blow molding may include injecting a polymer of melted recycled materials such as plastic and/or glass into a mold located on a core pin. The core pin may then be rotated to a blow molding station to be inflated and cooled. The polymer may be initially melted by an extruder barrel and screw assembly when may then be fed into a hot runner manifold whereby it is injected through a nozzle into a heated cavity and core pin. The cavity mold may then form the external shape and may be clamped around a core rod which forms the internal shape of the preform. The preform may consist of a fully formed first housing <NUM>, second housing <NUM>, and/or device <NUM>. The preform mold may be opened and the core rod may be rotated and clamped into a hollow chilled blow mold. The end of the core rod may open and allow compressed air into the preform which may inflate it to the finished shape of first housing <NUM>, second housing <NUM>, and/or device <NUM>. After cooling the blow mold may be opened and the core rod may be rotated to the ejection position. The finished first housing <NUM>, second housing <NUM>, and/or device <NUM> may be stripped off the core rod and may be leak-tested prior to packing. In an example, device <NUM>, first housing <NUM>, and/or second housing <NUM> may be manufactured and/or attached by injection stretch blow molding. In such an instance, stretch blow molding may include molding recycled material such as plastic into a preform using injection molding process. The preform may then be packaged and fed later after cooling into a reheat stretch blow molding machine. In such an instance, the preform may be heated above melting point of the recycled material then blown using high-pressure air into a mold of first housing <NUM>, second housing <NUM>, and/or device <NUM>. In an example, the preform may be stretched with a core rod. Injection stretch blow molding may include single stage and/or two stage processes. Injection stretch blow molding may include <NUM>-station and/or <NUM>-station machines.

Referring now to <FIG>, an exemplary embodiment <NUM> of a two cell container device is illustrated. Two cell container device includes a first housing <NUM>. First housing <NUM> may be constructed of any material or combination of materials suitable for construction of first housing <NUM> as described above. First housing <NUM> may be constructed and/or manufactured using any process and/or processes for manufacture of first housing <NUM> and/or any other portion of device <NUM> as described above. First housing <NUM> is configured to house a liquid, which may be any liquid as described in this disclosure.

Still referring to <FIG>, first housing <NUM><NUM> includes a body <NUM>. Body <NUM> may be constructed of any material or combination of materials, and using any construction technique, suitable for construction of any element of embodiments described in this disclosure. In an embodiment, body <NUM> includes an annular form, where "annular form" is defined as any ring-shaped form, including a toroidal form. Ring-shaped forms include a toroidal form that may be generated by rotating any polygonal, curved, or other shape about an axis of symmetry, which may be defined in the conventional sense of an axis of symmetry of a toroid, as an axis about which a given geometric form may be rotated to form the toroid, such that the axis of symmetry passes through a through-hole <NUM> in the ring thus formed, orthogonally to the plane of rotation of the geometry. A geometric form rotated to form toroid may include a circle, square, rectangle, or any other exemplary form that may occur to a person skilled in the art upon reviewing the entirety of this disclosure. Body <NUM> includes an interior reservoir <NUM> for liquid, where interior reservoir <NUM> is in the interior of the toroid; that is, where the toroid is formed by rotating a two-dimensional shape about axis of symmetry, reservoir <NUM> is in an interior hollow formed between surfaces defined by rotation about axis of symmetry of a perimeter of the two-dimensional shape. In other words, reservoir <NUM> is in an interior space analogous to the interior space of a tire or inner tube that is filled with pressurized air. Body <NUM> includes a through-hole <NUM>, which may be referred to as the axial through-hole <NUM> of a toroidal shape or a central through-hole <NUM> of an annular form or ring. Body <NUM> includes a mouth portion <NUM>, which provides an access to reservoir <NUM> via an aperture. Mouth portion <NUM> may be closed, sealed, and/or capped by a threaded cap, a film, and/or any other form of closure described above, including adhered and/or heat-sealed films or flexible surfaces. Mouth portion <NUM> may include a lanyard and/or clip for attachment of device to a belt, belt-loop, or other item. Reservoir <NUM> is refillable. Annular form of body <NUM> may deviate from a strict toroid by inclusion of mouth portion <NUM>. Furthermore, rotation may be elliptical and/or may describe any other curved and/or polygonal form, such that through-hole <NUM> may have, for instance, a circular, elliptical, square, star-shaped, or other cross-sectional shape; cross-sectional shape may vary at different points of through-hole <NUM>, changing from one shape and/or size to another, for instance.

Referring now to <FIG>, an exploded view of an embodiment of device <NUM> is illustrated for exemplary purposes. Body <NUM> and/or through-hole <NUM> may include a shelf <NUM> projecting from the body <NUM> into the through-hole <NUM>. Shelf <NUM> may describe an annular structure in a plane axially bisecting the body <NUM>, where "axially" signifies axially with regard to axis of rotation. Shelf <NUM> may be substantially orthogonal to axis of symmetry of the body <NUM>. In an embodiment, shelf <NUM> may include at least a protrusion <NUM> extending axially from the shelf <NUM>; at least a protrusion <NUM> may include two protrusions opposite each other across through-hole <NUM>. At least a protrusion <NUM> may be substantially ridged-shaped, but may, for instance, be flanged, or otherwise bearing projections in a plane of rotation of toroidal shape, at a distal end, where a proximal end is attached and/or fused to shelf <NUM>; flange and/or projections may act to retain a gap <NUM> inserted over at least a protrusion <NUM> by "snapping" the latter into position, acting to prevent its accidental removal.

Still referring to <FIG>, device includes a second housing <NUM>, the second housing <NUM> secured within the through-hole <NUM>. Second housing <NUM> is configured to house at least a pill, for instance as described and/or defined above. Second housing <NUM> includes a first side <NUM> including at least a pill receptacle <NUM> having an opening; this may be implemented in any way described and/or disclosed above. For instance, pill receptacle <NUM> may include a blister, a groove, a chamber with an open side, or the like. In an embodiment, second housing <NUM> is configured to house a dose of a liquid medication, including any medication as described herein. For example, second housing <NUM> may contain a dose of liquid acetaminophen or liquid diphenhydramine. In an embodiment, second housing <NUM> may be configured to house various doses of various liquid medications intended for various age groups. For example, second housing <NUM> may be configured to contain a first dose of liquid acetaminophen intended for newborn babies, or second housing may be configured to contain a second dose of liquid acetaminophen intended for toddlers, or second housing may be configured to contain a third dose of liquid acetaminophen intended for adults. Second housing <NUM> includes a second side <NUM> adhered to the first side <NUM>; the second side <NUM> covers the opening. Second side <NUM> may include any material suitable for covering a pill receptacle <NUM> as described above, including a flexible backing, which may be a mylar sheet or the like. Second side <NUM> may be adhered to first side <NUM> using any suitable adhesive and/or heat-sealing or like processes. Each of first side <NUM> and/or second side <NUM> may be reusable and/or disposable.

With continued reference to <FIG>, second housing <NUM> is formed to fit within through-hole <NUM>. For instance, all or part of shape of second housing <NUM> may match a cross-sectional shape of through-hole <NUM>; second housing <NUM> may fit snugly in through-hole <NUM>, for instance at location of shelf <NUM>. Second housing <NUM> may have, without limitation, a circular shape, rectangular shape, or any other suitable shape. Second housing <NUM> may fit against shelf <NUM> when inserted in through-hole <NUM>. First side <NUM> may include a rim portion <NUM> projecting beyond the second side <NUM>, rim portion <NUM> contacting the shelf <NUM>; rim portion <NUM> may be annular or substantially annular in shape, forming a ring-shaped surface that fits against shelf <NUM>. Second housing <NUM> may include at least a gap <NUM> fitting over at least a protrusion <NUM>; gap <NUM> may be formed to fit snugly and/or snap over at least a protrusion <NUM> to aid in securing second housing <NUM> in through-hole <NUM>. Second housing <NUM> may be secured in the through hole by snapping the at least a gap <NUM> over the at least a protrusion <NUM>. Second housing <NUM> may be secured in the through-hole <NUM> by adhesion of the second housing <NUM> and/or rim portion <NUM> to the shelf <NUM>. Adhesion may be accomplished using any suitable adhesive, such as without limitation a press-adhesive, gel adhesive, or the like. Second housing <NUM> may alternatively be secured against shelf <NUM> using heat-sealing. Second housing <NUM> may be secured against shelf <NUM> using a press fastener. As used herein, a "press fastener" is a fastener that couples a first surface to a second surface when the two surfaces are pressed together. Some press fasteners include elements on the first surface that interlock with elements on the second surface; such fasteners include without limitation hook-and-loop fasteners such as VELCRO fasteners produced by Velcro Industries B. Limited Liability Company of Curacao Netherlands, and fasteners held together by a plurality of flanged or "mushroom" -shaped elements, such as <NUM> DUAL LOCK fasteners manufactured by <NUM> Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Press-fastener may also include adhesives, including reusable gel adhesives, GECKSKIN adhesives developed by the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, of Amherst, Massachusetts, or other reusable adhesives. Where press-fastener includes an adhesive, the adhesive may be entirely located on the first surface of the press-fastener or on the second surface of the press-fastener, allowing any surface that can adhere to the adhesive to serve as the corresponding surface. Second housing <NUM> may include at least a press-tab <NUM> for securing the second housing <NUM> in the through-hole <NUM>. Press-tab <NUM> may include a locus where a user may exert pressure on an upper surface of second housing <NUM> to attach second housing to first housing. Body <NUM> may include a grip <NUM> which may be knurled, ribbed, or otherwise textured and/or formed to increase apparent coefficient of static friction and/or to inform user of an optimal locus at which to hold body <NUM> while attaching and/or detaching second housing <NUM> to access pills.

Referring to <FIG>, an exemplary method <NUM> of manufacturing a two-cell container device is disclosed. At step <NUM>, method includes providing a first housing <NUM>, the first housing <NUM> configured to house a liquid, the first housing <NUM> including a body <NUM>, wherein the body <NUM> further comprises an annular form with an interior reservoir <NUM> for the liquid and a central through-hole <NUM>, and a mouth portion <NUM> providing access to the interior receptacle; this may be accomplished without limitation as described above in reference to <FIG>. At step <NUM>, method <NUM> includes providing a second housing <NUM> configured to house at least a pill; this may be accomplished without limitation as described above in reference to <FIG>. Second housing <NUM> includes a first side <NUM> including at least a pill receptacle <NUM> having an opening and a second side <NUM> adhered to the first side <NUM>, wherein the second side <NUM> covers the opening. At step <NUM>, method <NUM> includes securing the second housing <NUM> within the through-hole <NUM>. This may be accomplished without limitation as described above in reference to <FIG>. A user may detach second housing and/or remove second side <NUM> to access pills contained in pill receptacle <NUM> or receptacles; user may then open mouth portion <NUM> to access liquid so as to swallow pills, for instance and without limitation as described above.

Claim 1:
A two-cell container device (<NUM>), the device comprising:
a first housing (<NUM>) configured to house a liquid, the first housing comprising:
a body (<NUM>), wherein the body further comprises an annular form comprising a toroidal form containing an interior refillable reservoir (<NUM>) for the liquid and a central through-hole (<NUM>); and
a mouth portion (<NUM>) containing a cap, wherein the mouth portion provides access to the interior refillable reservoir; and
a second housing (<NUM>), the second housing secured within the through-hole, the second housing configured to house at least a pill, wherein the second housing comprises:
a first side (<NUM>) including at least a pill receptacle (<NUM>) having an opening; and
a second side (<NUM>) adhered to the first side, wherein the second side covers the opening.