Food containment and delivery system

US8844767B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• DAISY BRAND, LLC · US

Inventors

• Peter Bates · Concord, US
• Kristin Heist · Cambridge, US
• Christine Horan · Northborough, US
• Julie King · Fairview, US
• Elizabeth Kneen · Somerville, US
• Jason Robertson · McKean, US
• David Sokolsky · Dallas, US
• Jung Geun Tak · Newton, US
• Vincent Taylor · Dallas, US
• Craig Ziemkiewicz · Allen, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 6, 2012
• Grant date: Sep 30, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 8, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D75/5883
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An inverted flexible food containment and delivery system is disclosed. Embodiments disclosed herein include a flexible pouch that is configured to contain a food product. A spout fitment is coupled to the flexible pouch proximate a dispensing end. The spout fitment supports a cap assembly that includes a valve. An exterior support surface of the cap assembly is configured to support the flexible food containment and delivery system and the food product in an inverted/cap-down orientation.