U.S. patent application number 15/977884 was filed with the patent office on 2018-11-15 for condiment squeeze packet.
The applicant listed for this patent is Alvin Jackson. Invention is credited to Alvin Jackson.
Application Number | 20180327177 15/977884 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 64097613 |
Filed Date | 2018-11-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180327177 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Jackson; Alvin |
November 15, 2018 |
Condiment Squeeze Packet
Abstract
A condiment squeeze packet for transporting a desired condiment
and has a container body, a fastening mechanism, and a spout
enclosure. The container body has a first layer and a second layer
that are perimetrically sealed together to form a fill opening
about the top of the container body and a disbursement opening
about the bottom of the container body. The fastening mechanism is
positioned adjacent to the fill opening and allow the fill opening
to be selectively opened and closed. The spout enclosure is
integrated with the container body, adjacent to the disbursement
opening and temporarily seals the disbursement opening closed. The
spout enclosure may be configured as a one-time seal or as a
reusable seal. The fill opening is larger than the disbursement
opening, allowing for the condiments to be more easily loaded
through the fill opening and dispensed in a more controlled manner
through the disbursement opening.
Inventors: |
Jackson; Alvin;
(Pflugerville, TX) |
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Applicant: |
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Jackson; Alvin |
Pflugerville |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
64097613 |
Appl. No.: |
15/977884 |
Filed: |
May 11, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62504779 |
May 11, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
Y02W 30/80 20150501;
B65D 75/5811 20130101; B65D 2585/363 20130101; B65D 25/465
20130101; B65D 35/08 20130101; B65D 75/5872 20130101; B65D 85/72
20130101; B65D 35/44 20130101; B65D 47/06 20130101; B65D 33/2508
20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/72 20060101
B65D085/72; B65D 35/08 20060101 B65D035/08 |
Claims
1. A condiment squeeze packet comprises: a container body; a
fastening mechanism; a spout enclosure; the container body
comprising a first layer and a second layer; the fastening
mechanism comprising a first fastening strip and a second fastening
strip; the first layer being perimetrically connected to the second
layer to form a fill opening and a disbursement opening; the
disbursement opening being positioned opposite the fill opening
along the container body; the disbursement opening being smaller
than the fill opening; the fastening mechanism being positioned
adjacent to the fill opening; the fastening mechanism being
positioned in between the first layer and the second layer the
first fastening strip being adjacently connected to the first
layer; the second fastening strip being adjacently connected to the
second layer; and the spout enclosure being integrated with the
container body adjacent to the disbursement opening in order to
temporarily seal the disbursement opening closed.
2. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a
fill line; and the fill line being traversing across the first
layer.
3. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises; a
fill line; the fill line being positioned in between the fastening
mechanism and the spout enclosure; and the fill line being
positioned adjacent to the fastening mechanism.
4. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the spout enclosure being tearably attached to the container body
about the disbursement opening.
5. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 4 comprises: a
first tear slit being formed between the container body and the
spout enclosure.
6. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 5 comprises: a
second tear slit being formed between the container body and the
spout enclosure; and the first tear slit and the second tear slit
being positioned opposite each other about the disbursement
opening.
7. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the container body being tapered towards the spout enclosure.
8. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the disbursement opening being medially positioned about the
container body.
9. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the disbursement opening being laterally positioned about the
container body.
10. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the spout enclosure comprising a third fastening strip and a fourth
fastening strip. the spout enclosure being positioned in between
the first layer and the second layer; the third fastening strip
being adjacently connected to the first layer; and the fourth
fastening strip being adjacently connected to the second layer.
11. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 10 comprises:
the third fastening strip being engaged with the fourth fastening
strip.
12. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the spout enclosure comprising a spout base and a cap; the spout
base being adjacently connected to the container body; and the cap
being removably attached to the spout base opposite the container
body.
13. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 12 comprises:
the cap being tearably attached to the spout base.
14. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 12 comprises:
the cap being threadedly attached to the spout base.
15. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises: a
label box; and the label box being positioned on the first
layer.
16. The condiment squeeze packet as claimed in claim 1 comprises:
the first fastening strip being engaged with the second fastening
strip.
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/504,779 filed on May 11,
2017.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to food containers.
More specifically, the present invention is a condiment squeeze
packet that can be filled with a desired condiment and allows for
convenient application of the desired condiment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] For the house, condiment sauces are usually purchased by the
bottle, not as single serve packets. While it is often desirable to
take condiments on the go, it is not convenient to take an entire
bottle or package when only a small amount of the condiment is
needed. Small disposable ramekins are often used to transport
condiments, however, the lids on many are not secure, which may
lead to leaks and unwanted messes. While such devices may be good
for dipping, such containers do not provide an ideal way for
applying the condiment directly onto food items. Reusable ramekins
also exist; however, they can often become smelly after long
periods of use, often take up more space than disposable
containers, have issues with leaking lids, and require an
individual to keep track of both the container body and lid portion
to be able to use properly. Thus, there is a need for a secure
container that can be used to transport condiments and easily
dispense the condiments directly onto food items.
[0004] Therefore it is an object of the present invention to
provide a condiment squeeze packet that can be used to securely
transport a desired condiment and directly apply the desired
condiment directly onto a food item or dish. The present invention
can be filled with the condiment of the user's choosing, thus
further making the present invention ideal for on the go use of
homemade condiments. The condiment squeeze packet can be configured
in both disposable and reusable embodiments. The condiment squeeze
packet comprises a container body, a fastening mechanism, and a
spout enclosure. The container body has a first layer and a second
layer that are perimetrically sealed together to form a fill
opening and a disbursement opening. The fill opening provides a
larger opening for filling the container body with the desired
condiment. Meanwhile, the disbursement opening provides a smaller
opening for dispensing the desired condiment from the container
body. The fastening mechanism secures the fill opening close, while
also allowing the fill opening to be selectively opened. The spout
enclosure temporarily seals the disbursement opening to contain the
desired condiment before application of the desired condiment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the
spout enclosure is a tear away tab, and wherein the disbursement
opening is medially positioned about the container body.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the present invention, wherein the
spout enclosure is a tear away tab, and wherein the disbursement
opening is medially positioned about the container body.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a magnified front view of the spout enclosure and
the disbursement opening, wherein the spout is enclosure is being
disconnected from the container body in order to open the
disbursement opening.
[0008] FIG. 4 is a magnified side view of the locking mechanism,
wherein the first fastening strip is disengaged from the second
fastening strip, leaving the fill opening open.
[0009] FIG. 5 is a magnified side view of the locking mechanism,
wherein the first fastening strip is engaged with the second
fastening strip in order to close the fill opening.
[0010] FIG. 6 is a top view of the present invention, showing the
fill opening and the disbursement opening, wherein the disbursement
opening is smaller than the fill opening.
[0011] FIG. 7 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the
spout enclosure is a tear away tab, and wherein the disbursement
opening is laterally positioned about the container body.
[0012] FIG. 8 is a rear view of the present invention, wherein the
spout enclosure is a tear away tab, and wherein the disbursement
opening is laterally positioned about the container body.
[0013] FIG. 9 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the
spout enclosure comprises a third fastening strip and a fourth
fastening strip, such that the disbursement opening is
re-sealable.
[0014] FIG. 10 is a rear view of the present invention, wherein the
spout enclosure comprises the third fastening strip and the fourth
fastening strip
[0015] FIG. 11 is a magnified side view of the spout enclosure,
wherein the third fastening strip is disengaged from the fourth
fastening strip, leaving the disbursement opening open.
[0016] FIG. 12 is a magnified side view of the spout enclosure,
wherein the third fastening strip is engaged with the fourth
fastening strip in order to close the disbursement opening.
[0017] FIG. 13 is a front view of the present invention, wherein
the spout enclosure comprises a spout base and a cap, and wherein
the cap is tearably attached to the spout base.
[0018] FIG. 14 is a front view of the present invention, wherein
the spout enclosure comprises the spout base and the cap, and
wherein the cap is threadedly attached to the spout base.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0019] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0020] The present invention is a condiment squeeze packet that can
be filled with a desired condiment and allows for convenient
application of the desired condiment. The present invention may be
configured in both disposable and reusable embodiments, depending
on the desired application of the present invention. The present
invention allows a user to store and transport a desired condiment,
such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, dressing, hot sauce, etc.
Furthermore, the present invention provides a means for easily
distributing the desired condiment onto a food item, plate, etc.
While the present invention is described hereinafter in conjunction
with the desired condiment, it is to be known that the present
invention can utilized with any flowable or loose substance, such
as sauces, liquids, powders, creams, etc. Furthermore, while the
present invention is described hereinafter in conjunction with
containing condiments, it is to be know that the present invention
can be filled with many types of edible and non-edible
contents.
[0021] The present invention is provided as an empty packet that is
not pre-filled with sauce, dressing, other condiment, etc. The
present invention is intended to allow the user to select a filling
of their choosing, package the desired amount of said filling, and
carry said filling on the go to use when needed. As such and in
reference to FIG. 1-2, the present invention comprises a container
body 1, a fastening mechanism 2, and a spout enclosure 3. The
container body 1 provides a volume for receiving and storing the
desired condiment. Meanwhile, the fastening mechanism 2 provides a
means for both accessing the interior of the container body 1 in
order to fill the container body 1 with the desired condiment, and
a means for securely sealing the container body 1 shut once the
container body 1 has been filled with the desired condiment. The
spout enclosure 3 provides a temporary means for sealing the
container body 1 in a location offset from the fastening mechanism
2, wherein the spout enclosure 3 can be detached in order to
dispense the desired condiment.
[0022] In reference to FIG. 1-2 and FIG. 6, the container body 1
comprises a first layer 11 and a second layer 12. The first layer
11 is perimetrically connected to the second layer 12 to form a
fill opening 13 and a disbursement opening 14. The fill opening 13
and the disbursement opening 14 are longitudinally offset from each
other, wherein the disbursement opening 14 is positioned opposite
the fill opening 13 along the container body 1. As such, the first
layer 11 and the second layer 12 each have a first non-affixed edge
and a second non-affixed edge. The first non-affixed edge of the
first layer 11 and the second layer 12 delineate the fill opening
13 at the top of the container body 1. Meanwhile, the second
non-affixed edge of the first layer 11 and the second layer 12
delineate the disbursement opening 14 at the bottom of the
container body 1.
[0023] The fill opening 13 is large in order to make it easier for
the user to fill the container body 1 with the desired condiment.
In some embodiments, the fill opening 13 spans the entire width of
the container body 1. However, in other embodiments, the fill
opening 13 may be smaller than the width of the container body 1.
Meanwhile, the disbursement opening 14 is smaller than the fill
opening 13, as depicted in FIG. 6. The smaller size of the
disbursement opening 14 allows the desired condiment to be
dispensed in a more controlled and directed manner. Furthermore,
the reduced size of the disbursement opening 14 in relation to the
width of the container body 1 increases the velocity of the desired
condiment and the desired condiment is squeezed through the
container body 1 and out of the disbursement opening 14.
[0024] In reference to FIG. 4-5, the fastening mechanism 2 is
positioned in between the first layer 11 and the second layer 12
and is positioned adjacent to the fill opening 13. The fastening
mechanism 2 comprises a first fastening strip 21 and a second
fastening strip 22. The first fastening strip 21 is adjacently
connected to the first layer 11, while the second fastening strip
22 is adjacently connected to the second layer 12. The first
fastening strip 21 and the second fastening strip 22 are aligned
with each other, such that the first fastening strip 21 engages the
second fastening strip 22 when the first layer 11 and the second
layer 12 are pressed together with sufficient force. The first
fastening strip 21 and the second fastening strip 22 are
interlocking members that span the width of the fill opening 13,
such that when the first fastening strip 21 is engaged with the
second fastening strip 22, the fill opening 13 is completely sealed
shut. To open the fill opening 13, the user simply pulls the first
layer 11 and the second layer 12 apart, providing enough force to
separate the first fastening strip 21 from the second fastening
strip 22. The first fastening strip 21 may be a male fastener while
the second fastening strip 22 is a female fastener, or vice
versa.
[0025] The spout enclosure 3 is integrated with the container body
1 adjacent to the disbursement opening 14 in order to temporarily
seal the disbursement opening 14 closed. In this way, the spout
enclosure 3 allows the container body 1 to be filled with the
desired condiment, without the desired condiment leaking out of the
disbursement opening 14. Furthermore, the spout enclosure 3 allows
the present invention to transported without the desired condiment
leaking out of the disbursement opening 14. When the user wants to
dispense the spout enclosure 3 is opened, thus allowing the desired
condiment to be squeezed out of the container body 1.
[0026] In some embodiments, the present invention is designed to be
disposable. In such embodiments and in reference to FIG. 1-3, the
spout enclosure 3 may be tearably attached to the container body 1
about the disbursement opening 14. A weak point may be formed
between the spout enclosure 3 and the first layer 11 and/or the
second layer 12 to allow the user to more easily begin tearing the
spout enclosure 3 from the container body 1. The weak point may be
the entire seamline between the spout enclosure 3 and the second
non-affixed edge of both the first layer 11 and the second layer
12. In such embodiments, the spout enclosure 3 may be an extra
flap, or tab, of material, wherein the spout enclosure 3 is
constructed from the same material as the container body 1. In some
embodiments, the seamline between the container body 1 and the
spout enclosure 3 may be perforated. Once the spout enclosure 3 has
been torn away from the container body 1, the second non-affixed
edge of the first layer 11 and the second non-affixed edge of the
second layer 12 are able to expand away from each other, such that
the desired condiment may flow through the disbursement opening
14.
[0027] In some embodiments and in reference to FIG. 1-2, a first
tear slit 6 is formed between the container body 1 and the spout
enclosure 3. The first tear slit 6 allows the user to easily grasp
the spout enclosure 3 and begin tearing the spout enclosure 3 from
the container body 1 by applying a force in the direction opposite
the first tear slit 6. In some embodiments, a second tear slit 7 is
also formed between the container body 1 and the spout enclosure 3.
The first tear slit 6 and the second tear slit 7 are positioned
opposite each other about the disbursement opening 14, or
terminally positioned opposite each other along the second
non-affixed edge of the first layer 11 and the second layer 12. The
second tear slit 7 makes it easier for the user to grasp and tear
away the spout enclosure 3, as the spout enclosure 3 can be ripped
off in two directions; either by applying a force from the first
tear slit 6 towards the second tear slit 7 or a force from the
second tear slit 7 towards the first tear slit 6. In some
embodiments, the first tear slit 6 and the second tear slit 7 may
be in the shape of obtuse triangles. However, the first tear slit 6
and the second tear slit 7 may be shaped differently in other
embodiments.
[0028] In some embodiments, the present invention is designed to be
reusable. In some reusable embodiments and in reference to FIG.
9-12, the fastening mechanism 2 may comprise a third fastening
strip 31 and a fourth fastening strip 32. In such embodiments, the
spout enclosure 3 is positioned in between the first layer 11 and
the second layer 12, wherein the third fastening strip 31 is
adjacently connected to the first layer 11 and the fourth fastening
strip 32 is adjacently connected to the second layer 12. The third
fastening strip 31 and the fourth fastening strip 32 are aligned
with each other, such that the third fastening strip 31 engages the
fourth fastening strip 32 when the first layer 11 and the second
layer 12 are pressed together with sufficient force. The third
fastening strip 31 and the fourth fastening strip 32 are
interlocking members that span the width of the disbursement
opening 14, such that when the third fastening strip 31 is engaged
with the fourth fastening strip 32, the disbursement opening 14 is
completely sealed shut. To open the disbursement opening 14, the
user simply pulls the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 apart,
providing enough force to separate the third fastening strip 31
from the fourth fastening strip 32. The third fastening strip 31
may be a male fastener while the fourth fastening strip 32 is a
female fastener, or vice versa.
[0029] In some reusable embodiments and in reference to FIG. 13-14,
the spout enclosure 3 comprises a spout base 33 and a cap 36. The
spout base 33 is adjacently connected to the container body 1,
wherein the spout base 33 may either be positioned in between the
first layer 11 and the second layer 12 or positioned around the
first layer 11 and the second layer 12. The spout base 33 comprises
a container-edge reinforcement 34 and a spout extrusion 35. The
container-edge reinforcement 34 is the portion of the spout base 33
that is connected to the container body 1. The container-edge
reinforcement 34 is positioned adjacent to the second non-affixed
edge of both the first layer 11 and the second layer 12, wherein
the container-edge reinforcement 34 provides additional support
around the edges adjacent to the disbursement opening 14 to prevent
the container body 1 from ripping when the container body 1 is
squeezed to dispense the desired condiment. Meanwhile, the spout
extrusion 35 is adjacently connected to the container connector,
wherein the spout extrusion 35 extends outwards, away from the
container body 1. The spout extrusion 35 is a tubular body that is
aligned with a hole in the container-edge reinforcement 34, such
that the desired condiment may flow from the container body 1,
through the hole in the container-edge reinforcement 34, and out
the spout extrusion 35.
[0030] The container-edge reinforcement 34 may either be positioned
in between the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 or positioned
around the first layer 11 and the second layer 12. If the
container-edge reinforcement 34 is positioned between the first
layer 11 and the second layer 12, then the spout extrusion 35
extends through the disbursement opening 14. The second non-affixed
edge of both the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 is sealed
around the spout extrusion 35 to prevent the desired condiment from
leaking. Additionally, the container-edge reinforcement 34 is
connected to the edges of the first layer 11 and the second layer
12 adjacent to the disbursement to prevent leakage. If the
container-edge reinforcement 34 is positioned around the first
layer 11 and the second layer 12, then the spout extrusion 35 is
aligned with the disbursement opening 14. In this way, the desired
condiment is able to flow out of the disbursement opening 14 and
through the spout extrusion 35. The container-edge reinforcement 34
is sealed around the condiment body to prevent any leakage of the
desired condiment.
[0031] The cap 36 is removably attached to the spout base 33
opposite the container body 1. The cap 36 is attached to the spout
base 33 in order to allow the container body 1 to be filled with
the desired condiment, without the desired condiment leaking out of
the bottom of the container body 1 through the disbursement opening
14 and the spout enclosure 3. When the user wishes to dispense the
desired condiment, the cap 36 is removed from the spout base 33,
allowing the desired condiment to be dispensed through the
disbursement opening 14 and the spout base 33. In some embodiments,
the cap 36 is tearably attached to the spout base 33, wherein the
cap 36 may be torn or snapped off of the spout base 33. A weakened
point, perforated edge, or similar means may be provided between
the cap 36 and the spout base 33 to allow the user to readily
detach the cap 36 from the spout base 33, while still maintaining
enough support to prevent the cap 36 from breaking off prematurely.
In some embodiments, the cap 36 is threadedly attached to the spout
base 33, wherein the cap 36 may be screwed on and off the spout
base 33.
[0032] In some embodiments, the cap 36 may be both tearably
attached and threadedly attached to the spout base 33. In such
embodiments, the spout extrusion 35 is externally threaded, while
the cap 36 is internally threaded. When the spout enclosure 3 is
initially presented, the cap 36 is tearably attached to the spout
extrusion 35 opposite the container-edge reinforcement 34, such
that the cap 36 is terminally positioned about the spout extrusion
35, as depicted in FIG. 13. A weakened point, perforated edge, or
similar means may be provided between the cap 36 and the spout
extrusion 35 to allow the user to readily detach the cap 36 from
the spout extrusion 35, while still maintaining enough support to
prevent the cap 36 from breaking off prematurely. Once the cap 36
has been snapped off of the spout extrusion 35, the cap 36 may be
threadedly engaged with the spout extrusion 35 in order to re-seal
the spout enclosure 3, as depicted in FIG. 14.
[0033] In many embodiments, the container body 1 is tapered towards
the disbursement opening 14 and the spout enclosure 3 in order to
facilitate the flow of the desired condiment out of the container
body 1. The tapered nature of the container body 1 funnels the
desired condiment towards the disbursement opening 14 as the
container body 1 is squeezed from the top. In some embodiments, the
disbursement opening 14 is medially positioned about the container
body 1, as depicted in FIG. 1-2, wherein the desired condiment is
funneled towards the center of the container body 1 as the desired
condiment is pushed towards the bottom of the container body 1 and
out through the disbursement opening 14. The container body 1 may
also be symmetrical about the sagittal plane, such that the desired
condiment flows evenly through the container body 1. In other
embodiments, the disbursement opening 14 is laterally positioned
about the container body 1, as depicted in FIG. 7-8, wherein the
desired condiment is funneled towards a corner of the container
body 1 as the desired condiment is pushed towards the bottom of the
container body 1 and out through the disbursement opening 14. As
such, the container body 1 may be asymmetrical about the sagittal
plane, such that the desired condiment flows from one side of the
container body 1 to the other side of the container body 1.
[0034] In reference to FIG. 1-2, the present invention may further
comprise a fill line 4. The fill line 4 is traverses across the
first layer 11 and may be positioned parallel to the fastening
mechanism 2. The fill line 4 is positioned in between the fastening
mechanism 2 and the spout enclosure 3 but positioned adjacent to
the fastening mechanism 2. The fill line 4 may be printed,
embossed, or displayed on the first layer 11 in any other suitable
manner. The fill line 4 denotes an optimal level to which the
container body 1 may be filled to prevent any unwanted leakage of
the desired condiment. As such, the fill line 4 is offset from the
fastening mechanism 2, such that when the container body 1 is
filled to the fill line 4, a small gap of empty space is provided
between the fill line 4 and the fastening mechanism 2. The small
gap of empty space ensures there is enough room for the fastening
mechanism 2 to closed without the desired condiment being expelled
through the fill opening 13. Furthermore, the small gap of empty
space may provide room for the desired condiment to redistribute
into if pressure is applied to the container body 1 while the
fastening mechanism 2 is closed, thus preventing the fastening
mechanism 2 from bursting open due to the buildup of pressure
within the container body 1.
[0035] In reference to FIG. 7-8, the present invention may further
comprise a label box 5. The label box 5 is positioned on the first
layer 11 and provides a surface for displaying messages on the
container body 1. The label box 5 may be printed, embossed, or
displayed on the first layer 11 in any other suitable manner. The
label box 5 may be used to present a logo, artwork, etc., wherein
the label box 5 is pre-printed with the desired image during
manufacture. In other embodiments, the label box 5 may be a blank,
single color area, wherein the user can draw their own picture or
write their own message on the label box 5. In some embodiments,
the fill line 4 may be integrated with the label box 5. For
example, the fill line 4 may form the top edge of the label box 5.
The label box 5 may be any size or shape.
[0036] Preferably, the container body 1, the fastening mechanism 2,
and the spout enclosure 3 are constructed using food safe
materials. In some embodiments, the container body 1, the fastening
mechanism 2, and the spout enclosure 3 are constructed from a
combination of nylon and polyethylene. The first layer 11 and the
second layer 12 are thin films that are aligned and heat sealed,
press sealed, or otherwise bonded together to form a leak proof
seal about the perimeter of the container body 1. The fill line 4,
the label box 5, and any other printing on the first layer 11 or
the second layer 12 may be made before or after the first layer 11
is bonded with the second layer 12. The first fastening strip 21
and the second fastening strip 22 may be formed from separate
pieces of material that are then bonded to the first layer 11 and
the second layer 12, respectively, Alternatively, the first
fastening strip 21 and the first layer 11 may be molded as a single
piece of material, while the second fastening strip 22 and the
second layer 12 are also molded as a single piece of material. In
some embodiments, two sheets may be pressed together, wherein a
plurality of condiment squeeze packets are formed out of the sheets
using a die cutting process.
[0037] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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