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A multiple-opening container is configured to facilitate the simultaneous opening of two or more material containing compartments, thus allowing for the material contents within the multiple containing compartments to be suitably mixed upon pouring into another container. As a result of the simultan

A multiple-opening container is configured to facilitate the simultaneous opening of two or more material containing compartments, thus allowing for the material contents within the multiple containing compartments to be suitably mixed upon pouring into another container. As a result of the simultaneous opening and pouring ability facilitated by the multiple-opening container, the time for mixing of multiple materials, such as beverages, fluids, powders or other like contents, can be suitably reduced. In addition, the de-carbonization and/or deterioration or other side affects caused from pre-mixing of the contents can be eliminated. In accordance with another exemplary embodiment, engagement portion can comprise a snap clip and a ring portion configured for sealed coupling to a material containing compartment. Second compartment can be suitably filled within beverages or other materials, and then positioned within the container portion and sealed or otherwise coupled by the engagement portion.

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1. A multiple-opening container configured for containing at least two materials, the multiple-opening container comprising: a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are isolated with regard to fluid communication between the first compar

1. A multiple-opening container configured for containing at least two materials, the multiple-opening container comprising: a first compartment and a second compartment, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are isolated with regard to fluid communication between the first compartment and the second compartment, wherein the first compartment houses a first material and the second compartment houses a second material; andan engagement device configured for piercing of both a first cap and a second cap, wherein piercing the first cap pierces a sealed access to a pass-through portion of the second compartment, wherein the sealed access and the first cap are two distinct elements;a tab, wherein the tab member comprises a first contact portion and a second contact portion, wherein the first contact portion is configured to contact the first cap and wherein the second contact portion is configured to contact the second cap. 2. The multiple-opening container according to claim 1, wherein the second compartment comprises a smaller volume container as compared to the first compartment, and wherein the second compartment is configured to be filled with the second material prior to coupling the engagement device to the first compartment. 3. The multiple-opening container according to claim 1, wherein force applied to the tab applies simultaneous force on the first contact portion and the second contact portion. 4. The multiple-opening container according to claim 1, wherein piercing the sealed access to the pass-through portion of the second compartment facilitates pouring and mixing of the first material and the second material after opening. 5. The multiple-opening container according to claim 1, wherein the tab member comprises a singular member configured for simultaneous engagement by the first and second contact portions of the first cap and the second cap to facilitate simultaneous opening via piercing the top cover of the second compartment of the multiple-opening container. 6. The multiple-opening container according to claim 5, wherein the first and second cap members are configured proximately together. 7. The multiple-opening container according to claim 1, wherein the second compartment comprises a pass-through portion to allow for beverage or other material to be poured from the first compartment after opening both the second cap and the sealed access to the pass-through portion of the second compartment. 8. The multiple-opening container according to claim 1, wherein the sealed access covers at least one of: a) the pass-through portion of the second compartment and the second compartment, andb) the pass-through portion of the second compartment the not the second compartment. 9. A method for facilitating simultaneous pouring of at least two materials from a single container, the method comprising: filling a first compartment within the single container with a first material;filling a second compartment with a second material, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are isolated with regard to fluid communication between the first compartment and the second compartment;placing the second compartment within the single container and interlocking, via a first crimped engagement, the second compartment with the single container;operating an engagement device to engage a first contact portion and a second contact portion with a first cap and a second cap to pierce the first cap and the second cap, wherein piercing the first cap pierces a sealed access to a pass-through portion of the second compartment; andpouring the at least two materials from the first and second material compartments of the container. 10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the method further comprise sealing the second material within the second compartment with a cover via a second crimped engagement prior to coupling the second compartment to the first compartment via the first crimped engagement. 11. The method according to claim 9, wherein the pouring of the at least two materials from the first and second material compartments of the container occur simultaneously. 12. The method according to claim 9, wherein the second compartment comprises a cover of the first compartment. 13. The method according to claim 9, wherein the at least one material is poured through a pass-through portion configured within the second compartment. 14. The method according to claim 13, wherein the pass-through portion is configured within an outer perimeter of the second compartment. 15. The method according to claim 9, wherein the sealed access covers at least one of: a) the pass-through portion of the second compartment and the second compartment, andb) the pass-through portion of the second compartment and not the second compartment. 16. A multiple-opening container configured for containing a first fluid and a second fluid, the multiple-opening container comprising: a housing comprising a first compartment, wherein the housing is configured to receive a second compartment via a first crimped engagement, wherein the second compartment comprises a pass-through portion to allow for the second fluid to be poured from the first compartment after opening of the first compartment and opening of the second compartment, wherein the second compartment comprises a cover of the first compartment; anda fluid engagement device configured for piercing of a first covering of the second compartment at a first location and piercing a second covering of the first compartment, wherein piercing the first covering of the second compartment pierces a sealed access point to the pass-through portion of the second compartment. 17. The multiple-opening container according to claim 16, wherein the first compartment is coupled to the second compartment through a first crimped engagement, andwherein a cover of the second compartment is coupled to the second compartment through a second crimped engagement. 18. The multiple-opening container according to claim 16, wherein the first covering of the second compartment is coupled to the second compartment through a second crimped engagement. 19. The multiple-opening container according to claim 16, wherein the second compartment comprises a smaller volume container as compared to the volume of the first compartment. 20. The multiple-opening container according to claim 16, wherein the pass-through portion is configured within an outer perimeter of the second compartment.