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Fruit juice and fruit slices container

US8889204B1 · kind B1 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 15, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
Priority date—
Expiry dateMar 21, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2231/022
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides an apparatus to ease the consumption of drink and food including a sleeve of flexible material, a perforation formed in one end of the sleeve configured to be removed and form an opening in communication with a chamber formed in the sleeve. The apparatus also includes a straw with a first end to be inserted into the chamber through the sleeve, and a second end with at least one prong to be inserted into the chamber and the food. The second end may be inserted through the opening. The invention also provides a method of consuming food and drink from an apparatus. The invention further provides a method of assembling a snack apparatus.

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