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US 2012/0222392 A1Published application
Apparatus and Method of Regulating Food Intake
OwnerMaureen J. Theis-Handwerkerinventor
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods of regulating food intake including providing a base structure having a plurality of holding areas sized to contain a food item and corresponding movable covers in various shapes and designs. The covers are connected to the board allowing for at least two different types of movement to provide for use of diverse motor skills and controlled receipt of snacks for young children.
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A method of regulating food intake, comprising:
- providing a base structure having a plurality of holding areas sized to contain a food item;
- providing a plurality of covers, wherein each of the plurality of covers corresponds to one of the plurality of holding areas;
- and
- connecting the plurality of covers to the base structure such that each of the plurality of covers is movable between a first position covering the corresponding one of the plurality of holding areas and a second position at least partially exposing the corresponding one of the plurality of holding areas;
- regulating food intake by connecting the plurality of covers to the base structure such that at least two of the plurality of covers have different types of movement.
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An apparatus for regulating food intake, comprising:
- means for defining a plurality of holding areas sized to contain a food item;
- means for covering each of the plurality of holding areas;
- means for connecting the means for covering to the means for defining the plurality of holding areas such that each of the means for covering is movable between a first position covering the corresponding one of the plurality of holding areas and a second position at least partially exposing the corresponding one of the plurality of holding areas;
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- means for regulating food intake by connecting the plurality of covers to the base structure such that at least two of the plurality of covers have different types of movement.
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An apparatus for regulating food intake, comprising:
- a base;
- a plurality of holding areas in the base and sized to contain a food item;
- a plurality of covers movably covering each of the plurality of holding areas;
- a plurality of connectors attaching the plurality of covers to the base such that each of the plurality of covers is movable between a first position covering the corresponding one of the plurality of holding areas and a second position at least partially exposing the corresponding one of the plurality of holding areas;
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- wherein the plurality of connectors are different movable connectors such that at least two of the plurality of covers have different types of movement.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.