Dual-Compartment Container

Abstract

A container and container cap for storage and dispensing of moist articles and for storing at least one normally dry article. The container includes a body defining a first compartment for storage of moist articles. The cap defines a second compartment for storage of at least one normally dry article. The cap also defines an opening for dispensing moist articles from the first compartment. A lid is coupled to the cap and includes a pair of sealing flaps for selectively closing the first and second compartments. The ventilated flap for closing the second compartment includes openings for ventilating the second compartment to help dry the normally dry article.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A dual-compartment container comprising:
 a rectangular housing with a top and bottom and sides containing a cylindrical compartment perpendicular to the top and bottom and parallel to the sides of the housing;   a circular opening in the top of the housing in communication with the cylindrical compartment;   a vertical barrier in the cylindrical compartment dividing the compartment into first and second sub-compartments;   a hinged solid semi-circular lid adapted to cover and moisture seal the first sub-compartment in a closed configuration, and allow access to the first sub-compartment in an open configuration;   a hinged vented semi-circular lid adapted to cover the second sub-compartment in a closed configuration, and allow access to the second sub-compartment in an open configuration;   whereby, the first sub-compartment is adapted to hold wet items, and the second sub-compartment is adapted to hold normally-dry items.   
     
     
         2 . The dual-compartment container of  claim 1  wherein the hinged vented semi-circular lid contains a grid-like pattern of holes. 
     
     
         3 . The dual-compartment container of  claim 1  wherein the first sub-compartment includes a slitted flap located under the hinged sold semi-circular lid in the closed configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The dual-compartment container of  claim 1  wherein the hinged sold semi-circular lid and the hinged vented semi-circular lid are hinged to the vertical barrier.