Packaged food product and method of producing the packaged food product
US11993419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2575/54
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A packaged food product includes a container and a food product. The container has a rim and at least one wall extending away from the rim. The at least one wall defines a storage area, and the food product is retained within the storage area such that the food product is in contact with the at least one wall. The at least one wall is readily deformable by a hand of a user to reduce a volume of the storage area. Reducing the volume of the storage area causes the food product to exit the storage area. The container includes an integral tool portion including a tine extending from a distal end of the tool portion for breaking up the food product after removal from the storage area. The food product can be a wet cat or dog food.
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