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Packages for consumable products

A consumer-type, product-based technology, applied in the field of packaging, that can solve problems such as not being able to provide an ideal surface or shape, and consumers distinguishing one product from another

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-08-13
NESTEC SA
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Conversely, shallow self-serving trays also do not provide an ideal surface or shape for sales and advertising purposes and do not adequately assist consumers in distinguishing one product from another

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[0099]The present invention provides packages or containers for containing consumer products. The packaging can be designed to facilitate storage and maintain the quality of the consumable product, yet allow the consumable product to be used in a manner that encourages individual self-consumption without loss of sales or advertising potential. In a general embodiment, the package of the invention comprises a compartment and at least one storage chamber designed to allow a substance such as brine, juice or sauce to cover the product when the package is displayed on a shelf. The compartment and storage chamber are separated by a raised structure. By providing at least one convenient grip portion formed by a raised structure separating the compartment from the storage compartment the package can also be custom designed for ease of use by the infant and / or its caregiver.

[0100] In a general embodiment, the package of the present invention includes a body defining a perimeter an...

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Packages (10) for storing, displaying and housing consumable products (18) without loss of product quality and methods of using same are provided. The packages (10) may be shallow enough to promote self-feeding while still allowing for upright display of the package (10). In a general embodiment, the packages (10) of the present disclosure include specific shapes, sizes and / or depths that provide complete coverage of consumable products (18) with sauces, preservatives, juices etc. (20) while still providing functional advantages to a consumer and / or user of such packages (10) who is learning to self-feed. In addition, the consumer product packages (10) having specific shapes, sizes and / or depths also provides for marketing and aesthetic advantages.

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technical field [0001] The present invention generally relates to packaging. More particularly, the present invention relates to containers and trays for storing and displaying consumer products and methods of their use. Aspects of storage and display packaging containing consumable products that may be discussed in this invention include, but are not limited to, protecting consumable products, facilitating consumption of products, and providing multiple different configurations of the same packaging for retail display. Background technique [0002] Packaging for consumer products comes in many sizes, shapes, materials and designs. These sizes, shapes, materials and designs often differ for example for aesthetic reasons or for marketing purposes. However, consumer product packaging having certain functional features can provide users of such packaging with advantages beyond possible aesthetic and sales advantages. [0003] In fact, consumer product packaging intended to e...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D1/36B65D77/20B65D81/22
CPCB65D77/20B65D1/36B65D81/22B65D2207/00B65D77/2024
Inventor K·A·维尔莫斯S·A·胡舍雷特尔
Owner NESTEC SA