Condiment packet
OwnerFrank Ianna, Robert Iannainventors
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Abstract
A condiment packet is configured to be supported on a surface in a free-standing and upright position. The condiment packet is also configured to be easily opened and manipulated with one hand. The body of the condiment packet preferably has a generally pyramidal or conical shape and a generally flat base. The condiment packet may include a resilient band disposed on the condiment packet that flexes when the condiment packet is squeezed and springs back when pressured is released. Also, the condiment packet may be provided with a closure comprising a frangible bubble disposed in the opening of the condiment packet that can be ruptured by squeezing between the thumb and forefingers to open the condiment packet.
Claims14
A condiment packet comprising:
- a base adapted to support the condiment packet when in a free-standing and upright position;
- a sidewall extending upwardly from the base, wherein the sidewall tapers to a neck defining an opening;
- a resilient band disposed across the base and up the sidewall on opposing sides;
- and
- a frangible bubble disposed in the neck, such that it blocks the opening,
- wherein the base, sidewall and frangible bubble together enclose a condiment within the condiment packet until the bubble is ruptured to enable release of the condiment through the neck.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.