Nutritive substance delivery container
US7823723B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/0093
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A laminate seal having at least two layers is bonded across the upper portion opening and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A nutritive substance is bonded to at least one layer of the laminate seal. The container additionally comprises a closure removably coupled to the upper portion. The closure comprises a cutting portion which is adapted to pierce the laminate seal, thereby releasing the nutritive substance into the container contents.
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