One-handed container for dispensing a solid and a liquid

Details One-handed container for dispensing a solid and a liquid One-handed container for dispensing a solid and a liquid

1998-12-21

2001-07-24

Derakshani, Philippe (Department: 3754)

Dispensing

Plural sources, compartment, containers and/or spaced jacket

C220S003940

Reexamination Certificate

active

06264068

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally applies to the field of food packaging and dispensing. More specifically, the present invention relates to multi-compartment food packages providing storage and one-handed dispensing of food therein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a hand held container having at least two compartments. A first compartment stores a particulate solid food, and a second compartment, positioned below or by the first compartment, stores a liquid.
A partition between the two compartments keeps the contents of the two compartments from mixing inside the container. While the container remains unopen, it stores the food therein. Once the container is opened, it dispenses either the food in the first compartment, or the liquid in the second compartment. Dispensing is regulated by the use of one hand.
Means for dispensing the contents of one compartment at a time are provided with the container. The first compartment has a generally laterally oriented means for dispensing particulate solids contained therein by tilting the container in the direction of the opening. The laterally oriented means is usually an opening positioned on an upper side portion of the first compartment. The opening may or may not have a means for sealing the opening.
The second compartment has means to withdraw liquid therefrom in an upright position without discharging liquid when the container is tilted. In several embodiments of the present invention, the means to withdraw the liquid is a straw-like structure. The straw-like structure is usually positioned on a side away from the dispensing means of the first compartment. A cap for the top of the straw-like structure may also be provided.


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