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A multi-compartment receptacle includes a first compartment and a second compartment. Structural provisions allow for the convenient transfer of relatively small quantities of a substance from the first compartment to the second compartment. The second compartment is preferably suitable for holding

A multi-compartment receptacle includes a first compartment and a second compartment. Structural provisions allow for the convenient transfer of relatively small quantities of a substance from the first compartment to the second compartment. The second compartment is preferably suitable for holding a paint brush, as well as a relatively small volume of liquid. The receptacle of the present invention can be inexpensively and rapidly produced by a molding process from plastic materials, such as polyethylene. A disposable multi-compartment liner is also provided that includes a liner first compartment, a liner second compartment, and a liner flange. Methods of making such a receptacle and liner are also disclosed, as well as methods for transferring liquids between the receptacle first compartment and the receptacle second compartment.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A liner for lining a multi-compartment receptacle, comprising:a liner body having a base, a rim and an exterior surface that extends between the base and the rim, the rim being substantially round;a divider having an upper edge, the divider defining at least a part of a c

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A liner for lining a multi-compartment receptacle, comprising:a liner body having a base, a rim and an exterior surface that extends between the base and the rim, the rim being substantially round;a divider having an upper edge, the divider defining at least a part of a chord of the rim and dividing an interior of the liner body into a first compartment having a first bottom at a first elevation and a second compartment having a second bottom at a second elevation; andat least one channel in the divider located adjacent an end of the divider, wherein the divider is adapted to allow an amount of a substance contained in the first compartment to be transferred to the second compartment when the liner body is tilted from an untilted position by a predetermined amount and such that the amount of the substance remains in the second compartment after the liner body is returned to the untilted position, the second elevation is above the first elevation, a lower surface of the channel is below the upper edge of the divider and above both the first elevation and the second elevation, and the channel follows a contour of a side wall of the liner.