Receptacles – Closures – Combined or convertible
Patent
1996-08-16
1997-12-09
Shoap, Allan N.
Receptacles
Closures
Combined or convertible
206541, 215228, 220780, 220796, 22912503, B65D 5126
Patent
active
056950845
ABSTRACT:
A single piece container closure and eating utensil wherein a container closure and an eating utensil of relatively conventional design are joined by a thin living hinge, such that the eating utensil can be easily folded under the container closure and be retained enclosed between the container closure and the covered container containing the food product prior to use. The container closure/eating utensil assembly can be fitted to standard commercial containers, the eating utensil is protected against contaminants prior to use, and the eating utensil is immediately available for use in a clean and sanitary condition as the consumer opens the container.
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Chmela James
Chmela John F.
Hylton Robin A.
Shoap Allan N.
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