CONTAINER HAVING A SECONDARY RESERVOIR FOR METERED DOSING OF ADDITIVES

摘要

A fluid container (10) is provided that includes at least two separate reservoirs (12, 6) therein and a metering pump device (20) for delivering a substantially equal metered dose of fluid material (18) from one of the reservoirs (16) to the other reservoir (12) with each dispensing operation. In one example, a beverage container (10) is provided that allows the user to introduce a metered dose of ingredients or additives (18) from a separate reservoir (16) to the beverage (14) contained therein prior to or while drinking. In another example, a cap (150) is provided that can be affixed to a beverage container (10), wherein the cap (150) contains ingredients or additives and a metered dispensing system (154). The container or cap (150) allows the user to add or adjust the levels of flavorings, supplements, purifying agents, or other ingredients prior to or during drinking.