Device for the storage and metering of a plurality of components

Abstract

The storage and metering device has two halves of similar construction, each of which has a pocket formed in a foil for receiving a flowable component. A cover is secured to each foil by a seam to close the respective pocket or one cover is used that is secured to one of the foils. The foils are secured to each other outside the seam.

1 . A device for the storage of a plurality of components which are intended for joint use including
 a first storage region defining a pocket for the reception of a first component;   a second storage region defining a pocket for the reception of a second component, said first storage region and said second storage region being arranged one above the other, at least one cover disposed over said pocket of at least one of said first storage region and said second storage region;   a seam securing said cover to said at least one of said first storage region and said second storage region in sealed relation; and   a connecting means securing said first storage region to said second storage region outside said seam relative to said cover.   
   
   
       2 . A device as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising a pair of said covers, each respective cover being disposed over said pocket of a respective one of said first storage region and said second storage region; and a pair of seams, each said seam securing a respective cover to a respective second storage region in sealed relation. 
   
   
       3 . A device as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising at least one outlet passage communicating with each said pocket of each of said first storage region and said second storage region for dispensing the respective components therefrom. 
   
   
       4 . A device as set forth in  claim 3  further comprising a discharge tube downstream of said outlet passage for receiving and dispensing the respective components therefrom. 
   
   
       5 . A device as set forth in  claim 4  further comprising a mixing element within said discharge tube. 
   
   
       6 . A device as set forth in  claim 5  wherein said mixing element includes a plunger for passing through said at least one cover to allow passage of the respective component of each said pocket of said first storage region and said second storage region for dispensing product into said mixing element. 
   
   
       7 . A device as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising an opening means for opening each of said first storage region to said second storage region for dispensing product therefrom. 
   
   
       8 . A device as set forth in  claim 7  further comprising a rupturable passage communicating with each of said first storage region and said second storage region for dispensing product therefrom, said passage being rupturable in response to a kinking movement. 
   
   
       9 . A method for the storage and for the metering of a plurality of components including the steps of:
 filling a first storage region with a first component,   closing the storage region for the storage of the first component,   filling a second storage region with a second component,   closing the second storage region for the storage of the second component,   arranging the first and second storage regions one above the other, and   fastening the first and second storage regions to one another.   
   
   
       10 . A method as set forth in  claim 9  further comprising the step of simultaneously pressing the first and second storage regions together to expel the respective components therefrom for direct mixing together. 
   
   
       11 . A method as set forth in  claim 10  wherein the respective components are mixed in a mixing element. 
   
   
       12 . A method as set forth in  claim 10  further comprising the step of simultaneously opening the first and second storage regions directly before use to expel the respective components therefrom. 
   
   
       13 . A method as set forth in  claim 10  further comprising the step of subjecting a rupturable discharge tube extending from the first and second storage regions to a kinking movement to rupture the discharge tube and to provide a passage for the respective components to flow from the first and second storage region through the discharge tube.