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WO2003072440A2 - System and method for mixing a first material and a second material - Google Patents

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WO2003072440A2
WO2003072440A2 PCT/IB2003/001575 IB0301575W WO03072440A2 WO 2003072440 A2 WO2003072440 A2 WO 2003072440A2 IB 0301575 W IB0301575 W IB 0301575W WO 03072440 A2 WO03072440 A2 WO 03072440A2
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Yonatan Yulevich
Nimrod Ben-Ari
Roni Barokas
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Nimrod Ben-Ari
Roni Barokas
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/28—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
    • B65D51/2807—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container
    • B65D51/2814—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it
    • B65D51/2828—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials the closure presenting means for placing the additional articles or materials in contact with the main contents by acting on a part of the closure without removing the closure, e.g. by pushing down, pulling up, rotating or turning a part of the closure, or upon initial opening of the container the additional article or materials being released by piercing, cutting or tearing an element enclosing it said element being a film or a foil
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/18—Arrangements of closures with protective outer cap-like covers or of two or more co-operating closures
    • B65D51/20—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
    • B65D51/22—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure
    • B65D51/221—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure a major part of the inner closure being left inside the container after the opening
    • B65D51/222—Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure a major part of the inner closure being left inside the container after the opening the piercing or cutting means being integral with, or fixedly attached to, the outer closure
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0006—Upper closure
    • B65D2251/0015—Upper closure of the 41-type
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2251/00—Details relating to container closures
    • B65D2251/0003—Two or more closures
    • B65D2251/0068—Lower closure
    • B65D2251/0093—Membrane

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  • This invention generally relates to a system for, and method of, mixing a second material that is within a cap and a first material that is within a container.
  • U.S. patent 6,230,884 describes a system having a cap, a bottle, and a tablet basket provided between a discharge cap and the top of the container.
  • the cap has a prong that breaks the tablet basket when the cap is fully pressed.
  • the breaking of the basket allows a tablet within the tablet basket to mix with the contents of the bottle.
  • This cap does not allow the cap to be fully pressed without breaking the basket and enabling the tablet to mix with the contents of the bottle. Therefore, a single cap that can be fully pressed without mixing the additive with the contents of the container would be advantageous.
  • a cap that is a single removable structure that gives a user the option of using the contents of the container without first mixing the contents of the cap would also be advantageous.
  • the present invention overcomes one or more of the problems as set forth above.
  • cap for mixing a second material with a first material that is contained within a container.
  • a multi-cap provides the mixing of a first material within a container with a second material within the multi-cap.
  • the multi-cap can contain more than one material, and the container can contain more than one material.
  • the multi-cap has a lower cap, removably attached to the container and positioned over an opening of the container, and an upper cap attached to the lower cap and positioned over the lower cap.
  • a method of mixing a first material with a second material includes providing the container and the multi-cap The method includes pressing the upper cap downward toward the lower cap and then rotating the upper cap to thereby release and the second material from the multi-cap. This allows mixing of the first material and the second material.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the system for mixing a first material and a second material including a multi-cap and a container
  • FIG. 2 shows a II-II cross section of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of the embodiment when the upper cap of the multi-cap is pressed downward
  • FIG 4 shows two parts of the embodiment, the upper cap with a protrusion as well as a diaphragm with an indented section;
  • FIG. 5 shows the tearing of the diaphragm by the protrusion.
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a system for mixing a first material and a second material
  • FIG. 2 shows a II-II cross section of FIG. 1.
  • a multi-cap 100 is attached to the top of a container 50.
  • the container 50 which can be a bottle but is not limited in this respect, contains a first material 70, and the multi-cap contains a second material 60.
  • the system can be used to mix drinks, or can be used to mix any other material, such as chemicals, drugs, oils, or explosives.
  • the invention is not limited by the types of materials that are mixed.
  • the first material 70 is often a liquid, and the container is generally a bottle, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
  • the multi-cap 100 is made up of an upper cap 10 and a lower cap 20.
  • the multi-cap 100 contains a second material 60 that is to be mixed with the first material 70.
  • the second material 60 can be a liquid, a solid material, a viscid material, or a powder, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
  • a single material 70 within the container 50 and a single material 60 within the multi-cap 100 will be hereinafter described with respect to the operation of the system, either or both the multi-cap 100 and the container 50 can include more than one material.
  • the upper cap 10 includes an inner cylinder 14, an outer cylinder 16, and a protrusion 12. These features extend from the bottom of the upper cap 10.
  • the upper cap 10 can be transparent in order to enable a user to view the second material 60, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
  • the lower cap 20 includes a upper extension 22 and a bottle mating portion 24.
  • the upper extension 22 extends between the inner cylinder 14 and the outer cylinder 16.
  • the bottle mating portion 24 connects the lower cap 20 to the bottle 50.
  • the bottle mating portion 24 can be threaded to allow the lower cap 20 to be screwed onto the bottle, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
  • a diaphragm 30 is attached to the bottom of the lower cap 20 and provides a separation of the first material 70 within the container 50 and the second material 60 within the multi-cap 100.
  • the diaphragm prevents the mixing of the materials 60, 70.
  • the diaphragm 30 has an indented portion 32. As is shown in FIGs. 3 and 4, the diameter of the indented portion 32 is larger than that of the protrusion 12. This allows the protrusion 12 to be pressed fully downward without breaking the diaphragm 30.
  • a seal 40 is provided between the outer cylindrical portion 14 and the upper extension 22.
  • the seal 40 seals the second material from the conditions outside of the multi-cap 100.
  • the seal can be an O-ring can be made from natural rubber or silicon, but the invention is not limited in these respects.
  • the upper cap 10 is first pressed downward toward the lower cap 20, as is shown in FIG. 3. Then the upper cap 10 is rotated so that the protrusion 12 tears the diaphragm 30, as is shown in FIG. 5.
  • the second material 60 is released from the multi-cap 100 and falls into the container 50 through a hole that is torn in diaphragm 30 and through the opening 52 in the top of the container 50.
  • the user can merely allow the upper cap 10 to automatically return to its initial upper position. If the upper cap 10 is not rotated, then the diaphragm 30 is not torn and the material 60 is not released. The upper cap 10 returns to its upper, initial position due to a biasing force of the upper extension 22.
  • the extension 22 biases the upper cap 10 due to a deflection of the extensions 22 in the space between the inner cylinder 14 and the outer cylinder 16, as can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3.
  • the invention is not limited in this respect.
  • a spring or a resilient material could also be used to provide the biasing force.
  • the diaphragm 30 is not completely torn and does not fall into the container 50. However, in some applications it may be desirable for the diaphragm 30 to be mixed with the first material 70 and the second material 60. For example, if the diaphragm 30 is made of glass, it may be desirable for the glass to be mixed with other materials, such as chemicals. If this is the case, the diaphragm 30 is completely torn and falls into the container 50.

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Abstract

A system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) having a container (50) and a mufti-cap (100). The container (50) has an opening (52), and the first material (70) is contained within the container (50). The mufti-cap (100) has a lower cap (20), removably attached to the container (50) and positioned over the opening of the container (50); and an upper cap (10) attached to the lower cap (20) and positioned over the lower cap (20). The second material (60) is contained within the mufti-cap (100). By pressing the upper cap (10) downward toward the lower cap (20) and then rotating the upper cap (10), the second material (60) is released from the mufti-cap (100) to thereby release the second material (60) from the mufti-cap (100). This allows mixing of the first material (70) and the second material (60). The mufti-cap (100) can contain more than one material, and the container (50) can contain more than one material.

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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MIXING A FIRST MATERIAL AND A SECOND MATERIAL
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application 60/359,996 filed February 28, 2002, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field
This invention generally relates to a system for, and method of, mixing a second material that is within a cap and a first material that is within a container. Background
Different types of caps have been used for sealing the contents of bottles, often a liquid. At times, however, drinks have two components, a liquid material and an additive material that is mixed with the liquid prior to drinking. In view of this type of drink, there is a need for a cap that allows the mixing of the liquid and the additive within the container before the container is opened.
Although caps that provide premixing exist, the caps have deficiencies. For example, U.S. patent 6,230,884 describes a system having a cap, a bottle, and a tablet basket provided between a discharge cap and the top of the container. The cap has a prong that breaks the tablet basket when the cap is fully pressed. The breaking of the basket allows a tablet within the tablet basket to mix with the contents of the bottle. This cap, however, does not allow the cap to be fully pressed without breaking the basket and enabling the tablet to mix with the contents of the bottle. Therefore, a single cap that can be fully pressed without mixing the additive with the contents of the container would be advantageous.
In addition, if a user of this product wishes to drink the contents of the bottle without first mixing the tablet with the contents of the container, the user must remove both the cap and basket from the container. Thus, a cap that is a single removable structure that gives a user the option of using the contents of the container without first mixing the contents of the cap would also be advantageous.
The present invention overcomes one or more of the problems as set forth above.
Summary of the Invention
It is, therefore, desirable to provide cap for mixing a second material with a first material that is contained within a container.
In one aspect of the invention, a multi-cap provides the mixing of a first material within a container with a second material within the multi-cap. The multi-cap can contain more than one material, and the container can contain more than one material.
The multi-cap has a lower cap, removably attached to the container and positioned over an opening of the container, and an upper cap attached to the lower cap and positioned over the lower cap.
According to another aspect of the invention, a method of mixing a first material with a second material includes providing the container and the multi-cap The method includes pressing the upper cap downward toward the lower cap and then rotating the upper cap to thereby release and the second material from the multi-cap. This allows mixing of the first material and the second material.
Brief Description Of The Drawings
The advantages, nature and various additional features of the invention will appear more fully upon consideration of the illustrative embodiment of the invention which is schematically set forth in the drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the system for mixing a first material and a second material including a multi-cap and a container; FIG. 2 shows a II-II cross section of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 shows a cross-section of the embodiment when the upper cap of the multi-cap is pressed downward;
FIG 4 shows two parts of the embodiment, the upper cap with a protrusion as well as a diaphragm with an indented section; and
FIG. 5 shows the tearing of the diaphragm by the protrusion.
Detailed Description
While the invention is open to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of examples in the drawings and are described herein in detail. There is no intent to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed.
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a system for mixing a first material and a second material, and FIG. 2 shows a II-II cross section of FIG. 1. A multi-cap 100 is attached to the top of a container 50. The container 50, which can be a bottle but is not limited in this respect, contains a first material 70, and the multi-cap contains a second material 60. The system can be used to mix drinks, or can be used to mix any other material, such as chemicals, drugs, oils, or explosives. The invention is not limited by the types of materials that are mixed.
The first material 70 is often a liquid, and the container is generally a bottle, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
The multi-cap 100 is made up of an upper cap 10 and a lower cap 20. The multi-cap 100 contains a second material 60 that is to be mixed with the first material 70. The second material 60 can be a liquid, a solid material, a viscid material, or a powder, but the invention is not limited in this respect. Although a single material 70 within the container 50 and a single material 60 within the multi-cap 100 will be hereinafter described with respect to the operation of the system, either or both the multi-cap 100 and the container 50 can include more than one material.
The upper cap 10 includes an inner cylinder 14, an outer cylinder 16, and a protrusion 12. These features extend from the bottom of the upper cap 10. The upper cap 10 can be transparent in order to enable a user to view the second material 60, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
The lower cap 20 includes a upper extension 22 and a bottle mating portion 24. The upper extension 22 extends between the inner cylinder 14 and the outer cylinder 16. The bottle mating portion 24 connects the lower cap 20 to the bottle 50. The bottle mating portion 24 can be threaded to allow the lower cap 20 to be screwed onto the bottle, but the invention is not limited in this respect.
A diaphragm 30 is attached to the bottom of the lower cap 20 and provides a separation of the first material 70 within the container 50 and the second material 60 within the multi-cap 100. The diaphragm prevents the mixing of the materials 60, 70.
In the pictured embodiment, the diaphragm 30 has an indented portion 32. As is shown in FIGs. 3 and 4, the diameter of the indented portion 32 is larger than that of the protrusion 12. This allows the protrusion 12 to be pressed fully downward without breaking the diaphragm 30.
A seal 40 is provided between the outer cylindrical portion 14 and the upper extension 22. The seal 40 seals the second material from the conditions outside of the multi-cap 100. The seal can be an O-ring can be made from natural rubber or silicon, but the invention is not limited in these respects.
To mix the first material 70 and second material 60, the upper cap 10 is first pressed downward toward the lower cap 20, as is shown in FIG. 3. Then the upper cap 10 is rotated so that the protrusion 12 tears the diaphragm 30, as is shown in FIG. 5. The second material 60 is released from the multi-cap 100 and falls into the container 50 through a hole that is torn in diaphragm 30 and through the opening 52 in the top of the container 50.
If, however, a user does not wish to mix the first material 70 and the second material 60, then the user can merely allow the upper cap 10 to automatically return to its initial upper position. If the upper cap 10 is not rotated, then the diaphragm 30 is not torn and the material 60 is not released. The upper cap 10 returns to its upper, initial position due to a biasing force of the upper extension 22. In the pictured embodiment, the extension 22 biases the upper cap 10 due to a deflection of the extensions 22 in the space between the inner cylinder 14 and the outer cylinder 16, as can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3. The invention, however, is not limited in this respect. For example, a spring or a resilient material could also be used to provide the biasing force.
In most applications, the diaphragm 30 is not completely torn and does not fall into the container 50. However, in some applications it may be desirable for the diaphragm 30 to be mixed with the first material 70 and the second material 60. For example, if the diaphragm 30 is made of glass, it may be desirable for the glass to be mixed with other materials, such as chemicals. If this is the case, the diaphragm 30 is completely torn and falls into the container 50.
It is of course understood that departures can be made from the preferred embodiment of the invention by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention that is limited only by the following claims. For example, even though the described multi-cap 100 is shown and described as cylindrically shaped, the shapes of the multi-cap 100 and the components of the multi-cap 100 are not limited in this respect.

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WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
Claim 1. A system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60), comprising: a container (50), including an opening (52), wherein the first material (70) is contained within the container (50); a multi-cap (100) including a lower cap (20), removably attached to the container (50) and positioned over the opening (52) of the container (50); and an upper cap (10) attached to the lower cap (20) and positioned over the lower cap; wherein the second material (70) is contained within the multi-cap (100).
Claim 2. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 1, wherein the second material (60) is contained between the upper cap (10) and the lower cap (20).
Claim 3. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 2, further comprising a seal (40) for sealing the connection between the upper cap (10) and the lower cap (20).
Claim 4. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 1, wherein the second material (60) is released and mixed with the first material (70) when the upper cap (10) is pressed downward and rotated with respect to the position of the lower cap (20).
Claim 5. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 4, wherein the upper cap 10 is capable of being pressed downward to the fullest extent possible without releasing the second material 60.
Claim 6. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 4, wherein the upper cap (10) includes a protrusion (12) and the lower cap includes a diaphragm (30), and wherein when the upper cap (10) is rotated, the protrusion (12) tears the diaphragm (30).
Claim 7. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 6, wherein the diaphragm (30) includes an indented portion (32), and wherein the protrusion (12) extends into the indented portion (32) when the upper cap (10) is fully pressed.
Claim 8. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 1, wherein the first material (70) is a liquid and the second material (60) is at least one of a liquid, a solid material, a viscid material, or a powder.
Claim 9. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 1, wherein the lower cap (20) includes a biasing member (22) that biases the upper cap (10) away from the lower cap (20) when the upper cap (10) is pressed toward the lower cap (20).
Claim 10. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 1, wherein the container (50) is a bottle (70).
Claim 11. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 1, wherein the upper cap (10) is transparent.
Claim 12. A method of mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60), comprising: providing a container (50), including an opening (52), wherein the first material (70) is contained within the container (50); attaching a multi-cap (100), including a lower cap (20) and an upper cap (10) attached to the lower cap (20) and positioned over the lower cap (20), to the container (50) and positioning the lower cap (20) over the opening of the container (10) wherein the second material (60) is contained within the multi-cap (100); pressing the upper cap (10) downward toward the lower cap (20); and rotating the upper cap (10) with respect to the lower cap (20) to thereby allow for release of the second material (60) and mixing of the first material (70) and the second material (60).
Claim 13. The method of mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 12, wherein the upper cap (10) includes a protrusion (12) and the lower cap (20) includes a diaphragm (30), and wherein when the upper cap (10) is rotated, the protrusion (12) tears the diaphragm (30).
Claim 14. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 13, wherein the diaphragm (30) is mixed with the first material (70) and second material (60).
Claim 15. The method of mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 13, wherein the diaphragm (30) is not mixed with the first material (70) and second material (60).
Claim 16. The method of mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 13, wherein the diaphragm (30) includes an indented portion (32), and wherein the protrusion (12) extends into the indented portion (32) when the upper cap (10) is fully pressed.
Claim 17. The system for mixing a first material (70) with a second material (60) of claim 12, wherein the upper cap (10) is biased away from the lower cap (20) when the upper cap (10) is pressed toward the lower cap (20).
Claim 18. A multi-cap (100), comprising: a lower cap (20), removably attached to a container (50) and positioned over the opening (52) of the container (50); an upper cap (10) attached to the lower cap (20) and positioned over the lower cap; wherein a first material (70) is contained within the container (50) and a second material (70) is contained within the multi-cap (100).
Claim 19. The multi-cap (100) of claim 18, wherein the second material (60) is contained between the upper cap (10) and the lower cap (20).
Claim 20. The multi-cap (100) of claim 19, further comprising a seal (40) for sealing the connection between the upper cap (10) and the lower cap (20).
Claim 21. The multi-cap (100) of claim 18, wherein the second material (60) is released and mixed with the first material (70) when the upper cap (10) is pressed downward and rotated with respect to the position of the lower cap (20).
Claim 22. The multi-cap (100) of claim 21, wherein the upper cap 10 is capable of being pressed downward to the fullest extent possible without releasing the second material 60.
Claim 23. The multi-cap (100) of claim 21, wherein the upper cap (10) includes a protrusion (12) and the lower cap includes a diaphragm (30), and wherein when the upper cap (10) is rotated, the protrusion (12) tears the diaphragm (30).
Claim 24. The multi-cap (100) of claim 23, wherein the diaphragm (30) includes an indented portion (32), and wherein the protrusion (12) extends into the indented portion (32) when the upper cap (10) is fully pressed.
Claim 25. The multi-cap (100) of claim 18, wherein the first material (70) is a liquid and the second material (60) is at least one of a liquid, a solid material, a viscid material, or a powder.
Claim 26. The multi-cap (100) of claim 18, wherein the lower cap (20) includes a biasing member (22) that biases the upper cap (10) away from the lower cap (20) when the upper cap (10) is pressed toward the lower cap (20).
Claim 27. The multi-cap (100) of claim 18, wherein the upper cap (10) is transparent.
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