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Method of marketing

US11230420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2020
Grant dateJan 25, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q99/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of marketing food items may include displaying in an upright, on-edge orientation on a horizontal shelf in the retail establishment a plurality of generally dumbbell-shaped packages with high-protein food items. The package may be generally dumbbell-shaped as viewed from the front and/or from other angles, and may comprise a center portion that is narrower and/or shallower than adjacent end portions. This may facilitate handling of the product by the consumer and also may help to provide the product with an impactful appearance and theme at retail when the product is viewed from the front and/or from other angles. The product may include high-protein food items, consistent with the theme established by the shape, and may include prominently-displayed information about the protein content of the food items.

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