Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
426119000 | Having nonedible spacer to segregate all units of multiunit food product | 37 |
20080274239 | Ingredient Package and Method - Coaxial and non-coaxial ingredient packages provides an integrated inner and outer package via a common transverse seal across opposing ends of the package. The transverse seal is accomplished by way of the outer surface of the inner package and the inner surface of the outer package. The inner package functions to receive a first ingredient and the outer package functions to receive a second ingredient. An opening mechanism located at a select package end enables the user to unseal the inner and outer packages simultaneously thereby facilitating the common dispensing of package contents or ingredients in a complementary manner for opportune admixture. Certain methodology for coaxial ingredient or foodstuff service and/or presentation is further presented as reflective of the disclosed structures. | 11-06-2008 |
20080279991 | Egg Package Assembly - An egg package assembly includes a protective case that contains predetermined number of eggs and a sleeve that fixedly surrounds the protective case. The protective case comprises a base and a lid. The sleeve comprises a thin packing film that is shrunk by heat. The sleeve is provided having a length similar to that of the case and a width wider than that of the case. After heat shrinking, the sleeve conforms to the shape of the case and fixed to the case. The length of the sleeve shrinks and allows the ends of the case to be exposed. | 11-13-2008 |
20090191317 | DOUBLE-STACK SHRIMP TRAY - A tiered shrimp food tray including a sheet of material forming a base tray having an outer ridge, a support ridge formed concentric to and in spaced relation to the outer ridge. An inner ridge and a base surface cooperatively define a central well which supports a condiment cup. A ring of shrimp is arranged on the support ridge of the base tray. A connector plate interconnects the base tray with an upper tray. The upper tray includes an outer ridge and a support ridge spaced from one another. A second condiment cup is disposed within a well of the upper tray. A ring of shrimp is arranged on the support ridge of the upper tray. | 07-30-2009 |
20120114810 | FLEXIBLE SACHET AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - The present invention relates to triangular closed flexible sachets ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120308692 | EGG DECORATING KIT - An egg decorating kit formable into an egg decorating assembly includes a plurality of decorating accessories for decorating eggs, a box made of foldable sheet material and an attachment made of sheet material. The box includes a top having a plurality of demarcated sections peripherally arranged about a center point of the top of the box. The top has at least one slit that extends from an outer surface of the top to an inner surface of the top and is surrounded by the demarcated sections. The attachment includes a main body portion and a tab portion coupled to the main body portion. The main body portion has printed indicia located on a front side of the sheet material and printed indicia located on a back side of the sheet material. | 12-06-2012 |
20130004625 | CONTAINER FOR FOOD ITEMS - A combination of a container and a plurality of food items nested within the container may include base and a first cavity in the base. A first food item may be nested in the first cavity. The first food item may include a decorated section. The first food item may include a disposable wrapper having an exposed upper wrapper edge. The container may include a lid moveable between a closed position and an open position. A first retainer may be on the lid. When the lid is in the closed position the first retainer may overlie a first portion of the upper wrapper edge. When the container is inverted with the lid in the closed position relative axial movement between the first food item and the first cavity may be limited by contact between the first retainer and the upper wrapper edge. | 01-03-2013 |
20130089643 | Food Serving Dispenser and Protected Food Serving, and Method of Use Thereof - A food serving dispenser and protected food servings dispensed from the dispenser. The dispenser comprises a cylindrical container having a central stem that extends upward from the base of the container. The stem and container walls are dimensioned to receive a cylindrical protected food serving that comprises a food serving, such as a slice of cream cheese, that is sandwiched between two layers of film, preferably a plastic film such as cellophane or similar. The plastic film layers have tabs that are staggered within the cylindrical container to allow removal of a single protected food slice by grasping the tabs and pulling the protected food slice from the cylindrical container. The food servings are sealed within the plastic film, which is separable at perforations by pulling the tabs apart. | 04-11-2013 |
20130142916 | Spice packaging and distribution including the use of scannable codes - Spices are packaged in a card format. In one embodiment, multiple pods of a single spice are adhered to a card. The spices are used in a “peel off, peel open” manner. That is, a pod is peeled off the card; then a seal of the pod is peeled open to allow the spice to be poured out. Remaining pods continue to be adhered to the card and stored for later use. Cards for different spices are readily grouped together, such as in a box or tin. If the cards are made relatively thin, dozens of different spices can be conveniently stored in a compact box or the like. Preferably, card backs are printed with the name of the spice and possibly other information about the spice. If the spices cards are arranged together alphabetically, in a “spice index” arrangement, a desired spice may be found very readily. | 06-06-2013 |
20130183412 | TRI-FOLD EGG CARTON FOR JUMBO EGGS - A tri-fold plastic egg carton for protecting jumbo eggs in both oriented and non-oriented positions. A cell base and cell cover are hingedly connected in a closed position with the cover over the base to form a complimentary 2×6 matrix of cell pockets for holding individual eggs. A lid is hingedly connected to another edge of the base for closing over the assembled cover and base. The non-hinged peripheral edges of the base, cover and lid form a trim perimeter having a turned up lip edge, the lip edges mating when the carton is in the closed position to increase the carton strength. The carton can accommodate a full range of jumbo eggs, and accept a variety of smaller size eggs, while fitting within standard cases and half-cases. | 07-18-2013 |
20130189401 | FOOD TRAY - A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product. | 07-25-2013 |
20160031600 | Combination Container for Edible Products - A combination container comprising at least one divider defining at least two chambers is provided for the packaging of two or more edible products that may be mixed prior to consumption. The combination container provides for more precise mixing of two or more edible products to desired proportions. The two or more edible products may include, for example, distinctly different cereal pieces desired to be mixed in specific ratios. Further, the combination container comprises separate and distinct tabs and in-cuts to allow for the independent opening and closing of each chamber. | 02-04-2016 |
20160075504 | CONFECTIONARY PRODUCT HOLDER WITH INDIVIDUALIZED COMPARTMENTS - The present invention provides improved confectionary product holding and dispensing. The present invention includes a holder with individualized compartments including a cover and a holder, wherein the holder includes a plurality of individualized compartments and the cover is slidable along the holder to provide access to one or more of the compartments. | 03-17-2016 |
20160107817 | FIBER-BASED SEPARATOR FOR COMPARTMENTALIZED COMPOSITE CAN - A paper fiber-based partition or divider for use in dividing or separating products in a container that house different products is provided. A separate product container for housing one of the products may be utilized. | 04-21-2016 |
20160159560 | Portable Storage and Display Enclosure - An apparatus for storing and displaying herbs that includes a body defining a cavity, dividers arranged within the cavity of the body, and a lid that is connected to the body and rotatable between an open position to allow a consumer to select the herbs and a closed position to extend the shelf life of the herbs and protect the herbs from contamination. The apparatus is portable, can be arranged on a store shelf and is restockable. | 06-09-2016 |
426120000 | Diverse food | 23 |
20090142455 | DESSERT FOOD PACKAGE - A food tray and a method of using the food tray to prepare foods at different temperatures for consumption are provided. The food tray comprises an outer bowl, an inner bowl, and wrapping. The outer bowl contains a first food product, and the inner bowl contains a second food product. The Inner bowl is at least partly nested within the outer bowl and is removable from the outer bowl. At least one of the first food product and the second food product comprise a dessert. The other of the first food product and the second food product comprise a topping for the dessert. The wrapping is positioned around both the outer bowl and the inner bowl to form an integrated food tray at a point of sale. | 06-04-2009 |
20090186132 | Food package having compartmentalized tray configured to stand-up - A food package is provided that includes a rigid plastic base tray having a plurality of compartments and being covered by a flexible film which is air tightly sealed to flanges of the tray to hermetically seal the respective compartments. The tray is constructed and arranged to stand-up on at least one of its four sides. | 07-23-2009 |
20090214723 | Two Component Package for Simultaneous Heating - An improved package for heating two complimentary food products is provided. The present invention allows a crispy food product and a non-crispy food product to be heated simultaneously in a microwave oven. The package is ideal for combinations of chips and salsa, chips and cheese, or any other compatible crispy and non-crispy food products that are desirably kept in separate containers and heated shortly before consuming. | 08-27-2009 |
20090311389 | Packages for dispensing liquid and dry food - Describe are food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package and multiple pieces for a package; the packages can contain multiple food products including (for example) cereal and milk, for consumption together in a convenient manner. | 12-17-2009 |
20100021592 | GRAIN-BASED FOOD PRODUCT - A grain-based food product comprising a base component and a food inclusion. The food inclusion can have various textures, colors or flavors which make the grain-based product or cereal more appealing to consumers. Both the base component and the food inclusion are marketed in a single product package. The food inclusion is contained in a containment device, separating it from the base product in the product package. | 01-28-2010 |
20100098815 | CANNED DOUGH PRODUCT HAVING INGREDIENT POUCH - A canned dough product includes an ingredient pouch in physical contact with the dough such that a conventional can format including a cylindrical body and end caps can be used to package and store the canned dough product. The ingredient pouch can be configured for placement proximate an end cap or between adjacent dough units or alternatively, for placement between adjacent layers of a rolled dough unit. The ingredient pouch is constructed to survive long-term exposure to positive pressures up to about 60 psig without imparting negative characteristics to the dough. | 04-22-2010 |
20100124590 | Food Package for Segregating Ingredients of a Multi-Component Food Product - A food package for segregating ingredients of a multi-component food product, such as the multiple components of a sandwich, the package comprising an outer container to house a first food component and at least one flexible envelope or barrier film layer that encloses at least one intermediate food component allowing for separation of the intermediate food component during extended periods of storage and prior to opening the product. A method for opening the package comprises applying a pulling force to an externally located protruding end portion of the envelope, such that the envelope peels apart and separates into ruptured layers that are pulled out of the food product and out of the outer container by the continual pulling force from the protruding end portion. | 05-20-2010 |
20100124591 | Food Package for Segregating Ingredients of a Multi-Component Food Product - A food package for segregating ingredients of a multi-component food product, such as the multiple components of a sandwich, the package comprising an outer container to house a first food component and at least one flexible envelope or barrier film layer that encloses at least one intermediate food component allowing for separation of the intermediate food component during extended periods of storage and prior to opening the product. A method for opening the package comprises applying a pulling force to an externally located protruding end portion of the envelope, such that the envelope peels apart and separates into ruptured layers that are pulled out of the food product and out of the outer container by the continual pulling force from the protruding end portion. Another method for opening comprises heating the container such that the barrier film layer ruptures upon heating, thus providing for components of the food product to combine. | 05-20-2010 |
20100196558 | COMBINATION INGESTIBLE-PRODUCT AND BEVERAGE PACKAGING - A combination package, e.g., ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100247719 | PREPACKAGED FOOD KIT - A prepackaged food kit ( | 09-30-2010 |
20100260901 | Packages for dispensing liquid and dry food - Described are food packages having features such as multiple containers in a single package and multiple pieces for a package; the packages can contain multiple food products including cereal and milk, but not necessarily cereal, for consumption together in a convenient manner. | 10-14-2010 |
20100272868 | MULTI-CHAMBERED FOOD CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Multi-chambered food containers having and methods of using same are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a multi-chambered food container having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a peelable seal separating the first and the second chambers. The second chamber can have a food component stored therein. | 10-28-2010 |
20110020506 | Packaged Frozen Ready-Made Meal - Packaged frozen ready-made meal including a flared receptacle made of a rigid material permeable to microwaves, containing a first frozen food component at the bottom, a second frozen food component having a substantially plate-like shape, having a substantially fluid consistency at a temperature above 0° C., and a closure element, wherein the second frozen food component having a substantially plate-like shape is engaged in the manner of a plug with the internal wall of the receptacle, spaced apart from the first frozen food component. | 01-27-2011 |
20110097453 | Container Assembly for a Potable Liquid and Method for Manufacturing Same - A container assembly stores a potable liquid and is adapted for storing a second consumable. The container assembly includes a primary container adapted for storing the potable liquid therein. The primary container includes a container top, a container bottom, and a container side. The container assembly also includes a cup defining a cup bottom, a cup side extending up from the cup bottom, and a cup lip removably engagable with the container side to seal the cup prior to use. The cup stores the second consumable between the cup side and the container side. The cup side defines a radius of curvature longitudinally from the cup bottom up toward the cup lip such that the cup side magnifies the second consumable stored therewithin as viewed from outside the cup. | 04-28-2011 |
20120003362 | PREPACKAGED FOOD KIT - A prepackaged food kit ( | 01-05-2012 |
20120258213 | Enhanced Multicompartment Cup - A multicompartment cup may include an upper compartment with a conical cross-section and a lower compartment with a rectangular cross-section. The upper compartment may include a main food product such as cereal, oatmeal, grits, any milled grain product, yogurt, etc. and the lower compartment may include toppings and other enhancements for the main food product. The two compartments may be separated by a divider and a seal may cover the top of the upper compartment. In addition, a foldable eating utensil may be affixed to the multicompartment cup so that a user may eat the food products inside the multicompartment cup anywhere. | 10-11-2012 |
20130171303 | Food and Beverage Container having dual chamber - Dual chamber apparatuses and systems are provided having food and beverage portions forming a single housing that can be controlled by a single user. The systems and apparatuses include multiple receptacles, one for food such as popcorn, and the other for beverages, such as soda. | 07-04-2013 |
20140134301 | DUAL CONDIMENT PACKAGE - A condiment package for storing and supplying condiments comprising: a first packet, where the first packet stores a first condiment; a second packet, where the second packet stores a second condiment; a removable foil cover, where the cover seals the first packet and the second packet; and a removable divider, where the divider separates the first packet and the second packet. The removable foil and removable divider may be made of plastic. The first condiment or the second condiment may be selected from the group consisting of honey, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and soy sauce. | 05-15-2014 |
20140248403 | APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING MULTIPLE COMESTIBLE COMPONENTS IN A SIMULTANEOUS AND ORGANOLEPTICALLY PLEASING MANNER - An apparatus for delivering a multi-state or multi-component comestible, comprising a sealed pouch or tube containing one component of the comestible which surrounds, either fully or on multiple sides, one or more other components, housed in one or more separated tubes or compartments. The apparatus' unique delivery, wherein one component surrounds the other component(s) as it is expulsed into the consumer's mouth, greatly enhances the consumer's organoleptic experience. The consumer's organoleptic experience may be further enhanced by the shape and/or location of the tubes/pouches of the apparatus, which, based on the specific comestible being delivered, can be modified to speed up or slow down delivery of individual comestible components into the consumer's mouth, and to provide greater control over the outflow of individual components of the multi-component comestible. | 09-04-2014 |
20140322398 | PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A packaged food product and a method for assembling a packaged food product that includes an edible sheet-like layer enclosing edible contents as a roll, the edible sheet-like layer and the edible contents separated from each other by a removable vapor barrier for maintaining freshness of the edible sheet-like layer until the food product is ready to be consumed, the removable vapor barrier being graspable by the user for removing it from the rest of the assembled product. | 10-30-2014 |
20150132446 | SNACK-SIZE PET FOOD MIX - An individually-packaged shelf-stable snack-sized pet food mix. The pet food mix includes at least two visually identifiable dried ingredients, wherein a total amount of about 5 grams to about 25 grams of the pet food mix is contained within the individual package and provides less than about 25% of the daily calories of the pet. | 05-14-2015 |
20160029849 | COMBINATION FOOD CONTAINER - A food container which includes a bottle with a generally cylindrical body, a generally arcuate neck and an elongated pouch which can be formed into a donut-like shape to fit onto the bottle neck. Before it is filled, the elongated pouch is preferably formed in a generally rectangular shape of a light, clear plastic which is sealed at one end and open at the other end. Through the open end, the elongated pouch is filled with food. After the elongated pouch is filled, its open end is sealed. The elongated pouch is then formed into a donut-like shape by affixing its respective ends together using, for example, tape. The donut-like shaped pouch is then inserted onto the generally arcuate neck of the bottle which is filled with a different food product. | 02-04-2016 |
20160145030 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING FOODS WITH DISPARATE WATER ACTIVITY VALUES - There is presented a method and systems and methods for packaging foods with disparate water activity values, whereby an environment is presented to preserve substances, such as foodstuffs, by preventing unwanted water transfer between them within a multi-compartment package. Such a container may include a first inner compartment and a second inner compartment defined within an interior volume of the container; an opening mechanism to provide access to the contents of the two or more inner compartments; and wherein the first and second inner compartments are sealed and segregated to prevent migration of water from a first provided foodstuff stored within the first compartment to a second provided foodstuff stored within the second compartment. | 05-26-2016 |