Compartmentalized vessel apparatus and methods of using the same

Abstract

A compartmentalized vessel apparatus holds one or more of dry cereal, milk and/or a hot liquid in separate compartments. Moreover, the vessel allows a user to receive dry cereal therefrom and milk together in a single drinking motion, by placing the user's lips on a rim of the vessel and tipping the same. Cereal and milk, held in the separate compartments, flows therefrom. In addition, a compartment comprising a hot liquid, such as hot coffee, tea, or other like hot drink, is contained in yet another compartment and may be imbibed by an individual from the same vessel, but separately from the cereal and milk. Methods of using the same are further provided.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a compartmentalized vessel apparatus. Specifically, the present invention provides a vessel for holding one or more of dry cereal, milk and/or a hot liquid in separate compartments. Moreover, the vessel allows a user to receive dry cereal therefrom and milk together in a single drinking motion, by placing the user's lips on a rim of the vessel and tipping the same. Cereal and milk, held in the separate compartments, flows therefrom. In addition, a compartment comprising a hot liquid, such as hot coffee, tea, or other like hot drink, is contained in yet another compartment and may be consumed by an individual from the same vessel, but separately from the cereal and milk. Methods of using the same are further provided.

BACKGROUND

Breakfast is commonly known as “the most important meal of the day”, and provides much-needed fuel for a person as he or she starts his or her day. The side effects of not eating breakfast have been shown to negatively impact weight, hormonal health, memory, cognition and mood. It has been shown that children who do not eat breakfast at home or at school are less able to learn. Skipping breakfast may increase your risk of obesity or make it harder to lose weight. According to the National Institutes of Health, skipping breakfast increases a person's risk of hypoglycemia or low-blood sugar, which can bring on physical symptoms such as shakiness, dizziness, weakness, headaches, tingling and a rapid heart rate. A 2002 BBC News World Edition survey noted that 26 percent of people experienced large improvements in mood when changes were made in diet, including consuming breakfast regularly.

It is common in many cultures to eat dry cereals together with milk as a breakfast meal. Commonly, a dry cereal based on a grain such as wheat, corn, or other like grains, is placed in a bowl, and an amount of milk is added thereto. The milk and cereal combination is then scooped using a spoon and eaten by raising the spoon to the mouth and placing the milk and cereal combination in the mouth. Oftentimes, this practice is accomplished at a table, where the bowl is set on the table.

For many people, however, there is little time in the morning for eating breakfast. Typically, a person has much to accomplish before heading out to work, school or another activity, and so sitting down for a good breakfast is becoming more and more difficult to accomplish. It is very difficult to consume a bowl of cereal containing milk while in transit, as the cereal and milk can easily spill, and if not consumed right away, the milk may cause the cereal to turn soggy and unsatisfying.

Many on-the-go breakfast alternatives exist, mainly consisting of dry cereal bars or the like that may be unpackaged and consumed while an individual is traveling to a job, school or other activity. However, cereal bars may lack the nutritional and dietary requirements for a healthy breakfast. In addition, dry cereal bars or other like pre-packaged breakfast solutions may be unsatisfying, as dry cereal bars may be difficult to consume without liquids. A need, therefore, exists for an improved system for dispensing traditional breakfast cereals and milk to be consumed together. Moreover, a need exists for an improved system for dispensing traditional breakfast cereals and milk together that may be consumed in transit.

Some people may attempt to eat dry cereal and milk while traveling, but doing so is typically problematic. Specifically, users may simply take with them a bowl of cereal with milk, and attempt to eat the cereal with a spoon. However, this requires the use of both hands, typically one to hold the bowl and another to hold the spoon. If a user has only the use of one hand, then this would be impossible to accomplish. For example, a user may be holding something, such as a baby, for example, with one hand while attempting to eat cereal with the other. In another example, a user may be driving a vehicle, and the user will have no ability to operate the vehicle while attempting to eat. Moreover, if a user is handicapped and only has use of one hand, then attempting to eat from a cereal bowl is impossible.

Compartmentalized vessels containing separate compartments for dry cereal and milk exist, but are unsatisfactory to solve the problem of mobile consumption of a satisfying breakfast. Indeed, many solutions provide a compartment for dry cereal and a separate compartment for milk comprising a passage from the compartment of milk to the compartment of dry cereal. Therefore, as the user tips the vessel, the milk may traverse the passage into the compartment of dry cereal, thereby combining with the cereal within the compartment of dry cereal prior to entering a user's mouth. However, this may lead to a situation where the compartment of dry cereal becomes full of unconsumed milk combined with cereal. Not only can the cereal become soggy and unsatisfying, but this may also cause the cereal to clump together in a mushy mess and stick to the inside surfaces of the compartment, thereby preventing the cereal from exiting the compartment and into a user's mouth. This may also lead to an unsanitary result, where milk and cereal clumps may remain within the dry cereal compartment and may spoil. In addition, in many cases, milk that combines with cereal prior to entering a user's mouth exits the milk compartment at a location within the dry cereal compartment, often interfering with the free flow of dry cereal therein and often requiring extreme tilting of the vessel to get the cereal to freely flow therefrom. A need, therefore, exists for an improved vessel for providing both dry cereal and milk together to a user without causing the milk to combine with the cereal within one of the compartments. Specifically, there is a need for an improved vessel where the hole expelling milk therefrom is separate from the compartment containing dry cereal. More specifically, a need exists for an improved vessel for combining dry cereal and milk, wherein the combination occurs within a user's mouth, thereby preventing milk from entering the compartment of dry cereal.

Moreover, it is often difficult to control to flow of either the milk or the cereal in typical compartmentalized vessels. Specifically, there may be times that a user wants less or no milk when he or she tips the vessel back to retrieve dry cereal therefrom. In typical compartmentalized vessels, a constant flow of milk typically flows therefrom, whether the user wants milk or not when consuming the dry cereal. Likewise, there may be times that a user wants less or no cereal when he or she tips the vessel back to retrieve milk therefrom. In typical compartmentalized vessels, it is difficult to restrict or block dry cereal from flowing from the vessel when a user wants less or no cereal. There is, therefore, a need for an improved vessel that provides control over liquids and dry food products, such as dry cereal that may enter a user's mouth when consuming. Specifically, a need exists for an improved vessel that allows a user to easily slow or stop the flow of milk therefrom when retrieving dry cereal, and likewise allows a user to easily slow or stop the flow of dry cereal therefrom when retrieving milk therefrom.

In addition, it is also common to consume a hot liquid, such as a coffee, a tea, or another like hot liquid in the morning. A very high percentage of people consume coffee in the morning, either with breakfast or at some other point in the morning, to help them start their day. Indeed, coffee and tea contains caffeine that increases heart rate and make people feel more awake and alert. Again, however, it is difficult for a busy, on-the-go consumer to consume a hot drink while in transit. And although a consumer may use a mobile coffee mug or cup, such as a disposable coffee cup, a consumer must oftentimes choose coffee or cereal to bring with them in transit, as it is difficult to consume both breakfast and a hot liquid while traveling. A need, therefore, exists for an improved compartmentalized vessel for holding dry cereal, milk and a hot liquid, such as coffee or tea, wherein both the dry cereal and the milk may be consumed together, and the hot liquid may be consumed separated. In addition, in a compartmentalized vessel, it is difficult to separate heated liquid and cold liquids so that the heat from the heated liquids does not transfer to the cold liquids, making the cold liquids unsatisfactory. Therefore, a need exists for an improved compartmentalized vessel for holding dry cereal, cold milk and hot coffee in separate compartments where the heat from the coffee is prevented from transferring to the cold milk.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a compartmentalized vessel apparatus. Specifically, the present invention provides a vessel for holding one or more of dry cereal, milk and/or a hot liquid in separate compartments. Moreover, the vessel allows a user to receive dry cereal therefrom and milk together in a single drinking motion, by placing the user's lips on a rim of the vessel and tipping the same. Cereal and milk, held in the separate compartments, flows therefrom. In addition, a compartment comprising a hot liquid, such as hot coffee, tea, or other like hot drink, is contained in yet another compartment and may be consumed by an individual from the same vessel, but separately from the cereal and milk. Methods of using the same are further provided.

To this end, in an embodiment of the present invention, a compartmentalized vessel apparatus is provided. The compartmentalized vessel comprises an outer body having a sidewall having a closed body and an open top comprising a rim, a first compartment contained within the outer body, an opening in the outer body providing passage between the first compartment to outside the outer body wherein the opening is disposed beneath the rim on the sidewall of the vessel, and a second compartment contained within the outer body disposed around the rim, the first compartment comprising an amount of milk and the second compartment comprising an amount of dry cereal.

In an embodiment, the vessel apparatus comprises a third compartment disposed within the first compartment, and further wherein the second compartment is disposed within the third compartment, and a second opening at the rim wherein the second opening provides passage between the third compartment and outside the third compartment.

It is, therefore, an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved system for dispensing traditional breakfast cereals and milk to be consumed together.

Moreover, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved system for dispensing traditional breakfast cereals and milk together that may be consumed in transit.

In addition, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved vessel for providing both dry cereal and milk together to a user without causing the milk to combine with the cereal within one of the compartments.

More specifically, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved vessel for combining dry cereal and milk, wherein the combination occurs within a user's mouth, thereby preventing milk from entering the compartment of dry cereal.

Moreover, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved vessel that provides control over liquids and dry food products, such as dry cereal that may enter a user's mouth when consuming.

Specifically, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved vessel that allows a user to easily slow or stop the flow of milk therefrom when retrieving dry cereal, and likewise allows a user to easily slow or stop the flow of dry cereal therefrom when retrieving milk therefrom.

Further, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved compartmentalized vessel for holding dry cereal, milk and a hot liquid, such as coffee or tea, wherein both the dry cereal and the milk may be consumed together, and the hot liquid may be consumed separated.

Specifically, it is an advantage and objective of the present invention to provide an improved compartmentalized vessel for holding dry cereal, cold milk and hot coffee in separate compartments where the heat from the coffee is prevented from transferring to the cold milk.

Additional features and advantages of the present invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the detailed description of the presently preferred embodiments and from the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawing figures depict one or more implementations in accord with the present concepts, by way of example only, not by way of limitations. In the figures, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements.

FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a compartmentalized vessel apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a compartmentalized vessel apparatus tipped to dispense milk and dry cereal in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a compartmentalized vessel apparatus in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of a compartmentalized vessel apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 illustrates a sectional view along line V-V of FIG. 4 of a compartmentalized vessel apparatus in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exploded view of a compartmentalized vessel apparatus in embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention relates to a compartmentalized vessel apparatus. Specifically, the present invention provides a vessel for holding one or more of dry cereal, milk and/or a hot liquid in separate compartments. Moreover, the vessel allows a user to receive dry cereal therefrom and milk together in a single drinking motion, by placing the user's lips on a rim of the vessel and tipping the same. Cereal and milk, held in the separate compartments, flows therefrom. In addition, a compartment comprising a hot liquid, such as hot coffee, tea, or other like hot drink, is contained in yet another compartment and may be consumed by an individual from the same vessel, but separately from the cereal and milk. Methods of using the same are further provided.

Now referring to the drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like parts, FIG. 1 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a vessel 10. The vessel 10 comprises an outer body 12 which may contain the other elements of the vessel 10, including a milk compartment 14 and a dry cereal compartment 16. The vessel 10 may be generally cup-shaped, but may be any other shape apparatus to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may further be sized to fit standard cup-holders within an automobile. The vessel 10 may be made from any material, such as metal, plastics, or other like materials, and/or combinations thereof. Preferably, the vessel 10 may be insulated to prevent heat transfer of heat from outside the vessel therein. Specifically, the milk compartment 14 may be used to hold cold milk 15, and as such it may be desirable to prevent the cold milk from becoming warm due to heat transfer from the outside for as long as possible.

The milk compartment 14 may be contained within the outer body 12 of the vessel 10, whereas the dry cereal compartment 16 may be disposed near a top rim of the vessel, having an opening on a top thereof for adding and removing dry cereal. The dry cereal compartment 16 may have a bottom 18 and sidewalls 20 that may be angled so that the dry cereal compartment 16 has a general V-shape. Dry cereal 17 may be contained within the dry cereal compartment 16 when in use. The dry cereal compartment 16 may be removable so that milk may easily be added to the milk compartment 14.

Opening 22 may be disposed in a side of the vessel 10 near but below a rim 24 of the vessel 10. The opening 22 may provide a passage from the milk compartment 14 to an outside of the vessel 10, allowing the cold milk or other liquid contained within the milk compartment 14 to pour out when tipped, as illustrated in FIG. 2. At the same time, the dry cereal 17, contained within the dry cereal compartment 16, may also fall out of the dry cereal compartment 16 when the vessel 10 is tipped, due to the angle of the sidewalls 20 of the dry cereal compartment 16. A user may place his or her mouth over both the rim 24 and the opening 22 of the vessel 10 to catch both the dry cereal 17, falling out of the vessel 10 over the rim 24, and the milk 15, flowing out of the opening 22 on the side of the vessel 10. Because the milk 15 and the dry cereal 17 remain separated until both the milk 15 and the dry cereal 17 enter a user's mouth, the dry cereal 17 remains dry until combined with the milk 15 in the user's mouth. A vent hole 26 may be disposed within the outer body 12 to replace the milk 15 with air when the milk 15 flows through the opening 22, thereby providing a smooth pour of the milk 15 therefrom when tipped.

A user may control the flow of milk and/or dry cereal by using his or her mouth, lip or lips, or tongue to block passage of the milk or the dry cereal. For example, if the user wishes to have more dry cereal but less milk, he or she may place his or her lower lip over the opening 22, thereby blocking the flow of milk therefrom while he or she tips the vessel 10 back to get more cereal into his or her mouth. The user may further restrict or block the flow of milk therefrom by covering the vent hole 26 with his or her finger when retrieving dry cereal therefrom. In addition, the user may restrict or block the flow of dry cereal therefrom by covering the rim 24 of the vessel 10 with his or her upper lip, and thereby providing free flow of milk from the opening 22.

The dry cereal compartment 16 may further be shaped, especially on a top thereof, to more easily funnel the dry cereal 17 into a user's mouth. Therefore, the dry cereal compartment 16 may have a partial top having a narrow mouth opening that directs the dry cereal 17 into a user's mouth.

FIGS. 3-6 illustrate a preferred embodiment of the present invention, of a compartmentalized vessel 100 in an embodiment of the present invention. The vessel 100 may comprise a plurality of elements, that may be coordinate together to provide the advantages as described herein. Specifically, the vessel 100 may comprise a grippable outer sleeve 102 that may be made from grippable and/or temperature resistant material, such as a silicone material, that provides ease of gripping when grasped by a user. The vessel may comprise an outer shell 104 within which may comprise a milk or liquid vessel 106 (as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6), and a dry cereal vessel 108 that may be integrally connected to a cap 110. The cap 110 may further comprise a first hinged lid 112 that may be positioned to cover a relatively large opening 114 within the cap 110, and the first hinged lid 112 may comprise a second hinged lid 116 that may be positioned to cover a smaller opening 118 within the cap first hinged lid 112.

As noted above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the milk or liquid vessel 106 may hold liquid therein, and the dry cereal vessel 108 may hold dry cereal therein. A liquid, such as milk, may be added to the liquid vessel 106 when the cap 110 is removed, thereby providing direct access to the liquid vessel 106. Threads 120 at or near the top rim of the liquid vessel 106 may mate with mating threads (not shown) on the inside of the cap 110, providing a snug fit and thereby preventing spillage therefrom if tipped.

When the liquid vessel 106 is filled with liquid, and the dry cereal vessel 108 is filled with dry cereal, or other dry component, and the compartmentalized vessel 100 is tipped, the liquid may travel through passage 122 between the cap 110 and the dry cereal vessel 108 to an opening 124 on the side of the cap 110 through which the liquid may flow. To aid in balancing pressure within the liquid vessel 106, a vent hole 126 may be provided on the opposite side of the cap through which air may flow to equalize pressure within the liquid vessel 106 when liquid is poured out through the opening 124.

The liquid may flow through the opening 124 when second lid 116 is opened from the smaller opening 118 in the first lid 112. The second lid 116 is preferably hinged via hinge 134 to the first lid 112. After opening the second lid 116, a user may place his or her mouth over the smaller opening 118 and, at the same time, over the opening 124 through which the liquid may flow. When the vessel 100 is tipped back, dry cereal may traverse over ramp 128, and out through smaller opening 118. At the same time, liquid, such as milk, preferably, may flow from the liquid vessel 106 through passage 122 and out opening 124. Because the opening 124 is on a side of the cap 110, and the dry cereal passes through smaller opening 118 that is positioned on a top of the cap 110, the dry cereal and the liquid will not mix until both are in the user's mouth. Thus, premature mixing of the dry cereal and the milk is prevented, which can cause the dry cereal to become saturated while still within the dry cereal vessel 108.

In a preferred embodiment, the cap 110 may have a lower portion or dip therein to encourage the flow of dry cereal into a user's mouth when the vessel 100 is tipped. Moreover, as noted above, the opening 124 may be disposed beneath the top rim of the cap 110 on a side of the vessel 100 so that the milk or other liquid contained therein may more easily flow without requiring the vessel 100 to be tipped as much. In other words, because the opening 124 is set lower than the rim of the cap, the milk may more easily flow therefrom without requiring extreme tipping of the vessel 100, thereby providing control of the flow of milk and/or dry cereal from the vessel 100. More preferably, the opening 124 may be contained within an extended chimney portion 136, thereby providing further separation of the opening 124 from the smaller opening 118 through which the cereal may flow. The second lid 116, as noted above, covers both the smaller opening 118, but also comprises downwardly extending flange 130 that may also cover opening 124. A plug may 132 may extend inwardly from the flange 130, fitting within opening 124. Thus, when closed over the opening 124, the plug 132 may seal the opening 124, thereby preventing spillage thereof until a user desires to use the vessel 100. Likewise, the second lid 116 may cover the smaller opening thereby preventing spillage of the dry cereal contained therein. Preferably, the plug 132 is made from a rubber or silicone material, but may be made from other materials, such as plastic, metal, magnet, or other like materials, and the present invention should not limited as described herein. The plug 132 may preferably extend from the second lid 116 and may be configured to fit within the opening 124 as the second lid 116 is closed thereon. Alternatively, the plug 132 may be a stand-alone unit that fits within the opening 124 separate from all other elements, or may be connected via a lead to the apparatus 100.

First lid 112 may hinged attached to the cap 110 via hinge 136, and may be opened when a user wishes to fill the dry cereal vessel 108 with dry cereal or any other material for storage therein. When filled, the first lid 112 covers the larger opening 114, thereby sealing the dry cereal within the dry cereal vessel 108 so that the dry cereal and the liquid may be removed together by opening the second lid 116, as described above.

Although first lid 112 and second lid 116 are illustrated and described herein as hinged lids, these may also be slidable over tracks to open and close as desired, although not shown by the figures.

Although not shown by the figures, the liquid vessel 106 may be subdivided into sub-compartments, each of which may hold a different kind of liquid. For example, a hot liquid may be contained in a first sub-compartment and a cold liquid may be contained in a second sub-compartment. The first sub-compartment may be thermally separated from the second sub-compartment so that heat transfer does not occur, rendering cold liquids warm and warm liquids cold.

The first sub-compartment containing hot liquids may be contained generally within the first sub-compartment, and the dry cereal vessel may be contained within the first sub-compartment. As noted above, the first sub-compartment may contain an amount of hot liquid, such as coffee, tea or other like hot liquids that may be consumed by a user, as desired. A second opening (not shown) may be disposed at or near the top rim or side of the vessel 100 in a location that is different from the opening 124 where the milk flows therefrom. Preferably, the second opening may be disposed about 90 degrees from the opening 124, and may provide a passage for the hot liquid to flow from the first sub-compartment into a user's mouth or into another vessel, such as a mug or cup for drinking. Thus, when the vessel 100 is turned 90 degrees and tipped into a user's mouth, the hot liquid may flow from the first sub-compartment, but the milk may remain within the second sub-compartment. A second vent hole (not shown) in communication with the first sub-compartment may allow the hot liquid to smoothly pour therefrom.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the dry cereal compartment 108 may be removable from the vessel 100, which may allow the liquid vessel 106 to be more easily filled within liquids, and to further allow the dry cereal vessel 108 to be filled with dry cereal or other material. Specifically, the dry cereal vessel 108 may contain legs or fins (not shown) that may allow the dry cereal compartment 108 to freely stand on a flat surface. Thus, when removed and filled with dry cereal, the legs or fins may allow the dry cereal compartment 108 to stand on a table-top, for example, while the liquid vessel 106 is filled. Likewise, the liquid vessel 106 may also be removable, and may also contain legs or fins (not shown), or merely a flat bottom surface to allow the liquid vessel 116 to freely stand on a flat surface, such as a table top. In an alternate embodiment, when the liquid vessel 106 and the dry cereal vessel 108 are removed, a separate lid (not shown) may be attached thereto, and the outer sleeve 102 may simply operate as a cup or a traditional hydration bottle.

In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the vessel 10 or 100 of the present invention may comprise a clear window in the outer body 12 or 102 so that a user may visually determine how much liquid milk is contained in the liquid compartment 14 or the liquid vessel 104, respectively. Measurement lines may further be displayed on the window for an accurate gauge as to how much milk may be contained therein.

In an alternate embodiment of the present invention, the cap 110 may have threads that may mate with another vessel, such as a jar, baby bottle or other like vessel, such that the cap 110 may be interchangeable with other vessels.

In yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention, the cap 110 may have an elastomeric ring or skirt (not shown) that may stretch and be placed over an opening of a cup, a jar, a bottle, or other like vessel without threads that mate with the mating threads on the cap 110. Thus, the vessel or other container may contain milk or any other liquid, and may take the place of the milk compartment described above with respect to FIGS. 1-6. Therefore, the cap 110 may be placed upon an open end of a jug, jar, bottle or other container, sealing itself thereto to provide a fluid-tight seal, and the liquid contained within the other container may flow out of opening 124. Thus, the cap 110 may be changed from one container to another, as needed or desired.

The embodiments described herein may be made from any material apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may be re-usable or may be disposable and only used one-time. Likewise, the embodiments described herein may be pre-packaged with cereal, milk and other like foods and liquids, which may be stored, such as in a refrigerator, until use. A user simply would remove seals over the openings to allow liquids and dry foods to flow therefrom, as described herein.

It should be noted that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and without diminishing its attendant advantages. Further, references throughout the specification to “the invention” are non-limiting, and it should be noted that claim limitations presented herein are not meant to describe the invention as a whole. Moreover, the invention illustratively disclosed herein suitably may be practiced in the absence of any element which is not specifically disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A compartmentalized vessel apparatus comprising: an outer body having a sidewall, a closed bottom and an open top comprising a rim, a first compartment contained within the outer body, a first opening in the sidewall of the outer body providing passage between the first compartment to outside the outer body; anda second compartment contained within the outer body comprising having a second opening on a top thereof,wherein the first compartment is configured to hold a liquid therein and the second compartment configured to hold an amount of dry cereal.

2. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the second compartment comprises a cap, wherein the second opening is in the cap.

3. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the second compartment comprises a ramp when the vessel is turned on its side, facilitating by gravity the movement of dry cereal therein out of the second opening.

4. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the cap connects to the first compartment forming the outer body, wherein the first opening is disposed within the cap on a side thereof.

5. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 4 wherein the cap is threadedly connected to the first compartment.

6. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the cap comprises a first lid, whereupon opening the first lid exposes a first access to the second compartment.

7. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 6 wherein the first lid comprises a second lid, wherein the second lid exposes a second access to the second compartment.

8. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 further comprising: a removable plug within the first opening configured to seal the first opening to prevent passage of liquid therethrough.

9. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 further comprising: a first lid covering a first access on the cap, the first lid comprising a plug, wherein the plug is configured to be placed within the first opening.

10. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 9 wherein the first lid is hingedly connected to the cap.

11. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 further comprising: a first lid covering a first access opening on the cap; anda second lid covering a second access opening, the second lid comprising a plug, wherein the plug is configured to be placed within the first opening.

12. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 11 wherein the first lid is hingedly connected to the cap, and the second lid is hingedly connected to the first lid.

13. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 further comprising: a third compartment contained within the outer body, and a third opening in the outer body configured to provide passage of material contained within the third compartment.

14. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the first compartment is removable from the outer body.

15. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the second compartment is removable from the outer body.

16. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 wherein the second compartment is disposed within the first compartment.

17. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 16 wherein the second compartment is removable from the first compartment.

18. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 further comprising: a vent hole disposed within the outer body, the vent hole providing passage of air from outside the outer body into the first compartment.

19. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 2 further comprising: an extended portion within the cap forming a passage from the first compartment to the first opening.

20. The compartmentalized vessel of claim 1 further comprising: a grippable sleeve disposed around the outer body.