Dual compartment package for dispensing fluids

Abstract

The invention relates to a dual compartment package for dispensing of fluids, the package having oppositely disposed end portions, and a central portion, the package having a first compartment in one end portion, and a second compartment in the other end portion, each compartment having a proximal and distal end relative to the central portion of the package, with an aperture positioned at the distal end of each compartment, and one or more partitions separating the compartments at their proximal ends. The package permits convenient storage and dispensing of two fluid components intended for use together, for example, condiments, or cosmetic products.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A package having oppositely disposed end portions, and a central portion, the package having a first compartment in one end portion, and a second compartment in the other end portion, each compartment having a proximal and distal end relative to the central portion of the package, with an aperture positioned at the distal end of each compartment, and one or more partitions separating the compartments at their proximal ends. 
     
     
         2 . The package of  claim 1  which is a single container comprising two compartments separated by a transverse partition in the central portion of the package. 
     
     
         3 . The package of  claim 2  in which the transverse partition is substantially flat. 
     
     
         4 . The package of  claim 2  in which the partition is integral to the container. 
     
     
         5 . The package of  claim 1  in which each aperture comprises a closure. 
     
     
         6 . The package of  claim 5  in which the closure is substantially flat. 
     
     
         7 . The package of  claim 5  in which the package can rest stably on either closure. 
     
     
         8 . The package of  claim 1  which comprises separate containers at each oppositely disposed end portion, each container having a compartment defined by a top wall at the distal end, a bottom wall at the proximal end and sidewalls, the bottom walls of each container abutting at the central portion of the package to form partitions between the compartments. 
     
     
         8 . The package of  claim 8  in which the bottom walls of each container are substantially flat. 
     
     
         9 . The package of  claim 3  in which each aperture comprises a closure. 
     
     
         10 . The package of  claim 9  in which the closure is substantially flat. 
     
     
         11 . The package of  claim 9  which is capable of resting stably on either closure. 
     
     
         12 . A package having oppositely disposed end portions, and a central portion, the package having a first compartment in one end portion, and a second compartment in the other end portion, each compartment having a proximal and distal end relative to the central portion of the package, with an aperture positioned at the distal end of each compartment, and one or more partitions separating the compartments at their proximal ends, wherein the compartments are in separate containers, each container having a compartment defined by a top wall at the distal end, a bottom wall at the proximal end and sidewalls, the bottom walls of each container abutting at the central portion of the package to form partitions between the compartments, the containers being affixed to each other by way of one or more male protrusions on one bottom wall interlocking with one or more female recesses on the abutting bottom wall. 
     
     
         13 . The package of  claim 12  in which the containers are affixed by engagement of one or more male lugs with aligned female recesses to form an interlocking interference fit. 
     
     
         14 . The package of  claim 12  in which the containers are affixed by engagement of at least two male lugs with aligned female recesses to form an interlocking interference fit.