Container

Abstract

A container comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. Each of the walls has a substantially rectangular shape. The rectangular shape of each wall enables the container to be stored easily on a shelf or counter-top. The top wall and portions of the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall form a lid. The lid is pivotally attached to the rear wall by a hinge. The lid can be opened by rotation thereof about the hinge. The front wall has at least one recess and the rear wall has at least one recess. The at least one recess of the front wall and the at least one recess of the rear wall are adjacent to the first side wall. The recesses provide a grip feature, which enables the user to manipulate the lid of the container with one hand when the container rests on a flat surface, e.g., a tabletop or a counter top. The container is suitable for holding granular material or powdered material, the container having a scoop furnished therewith.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to the field of packaging, and more particularly, packaging for granulated products, such as for example, a powder.[0003]2. Discussion of the Art[0004]Currently, products in granular or powdered form, such as, for example, infant formula, flour, coffee, sugar, are packaged in canisters. Scoops are provided within the package for measured dispensing. Consumers have found that the current packaging is difficult to handle with a single hand, have found that it is difficult to remove the scoop out from the packaging upon the first use, and have found that it is difficult to remove the last bit of powder from the package on account of the shape of the container. When the user wishes to withdraw a portion of the product from the container, he or she must first root around in the interior of the container with his or her fingers to find the scoop. Once located, the scoop is withdrawn so that it can be us...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]This invention provides a container comprising a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. Each of the walls has a substantially rectangular shape. The rectangular shape of each wall enables the container to be stored easily on a shelf or counter-top. The top wall and portions of the front wall, the rear wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall form a lid. The lid is pivotally attached to the rear wall by a hinge. The lid can be opened by rotation thereof about the hinge. The front wall has at least one recess and the rear wall has at least one recess. The at least one recess of the front wall and the at least one recess of the rear wall are adjacent to the first side wall. The recesses provide a grip feature, which enables the user to manipulate the lid of the container with one hand when the container rests on a flat surface, e.g., a tabletop or a counter top. The container is preferably made of a polymeric material.

[0008]The lid is furnished with a scoop holder, whereby the scoop can be stored outside the bulk of the contents of the container to enable easy, clean access to the contents of the container. The container can be opened and closed with a single hand.

Problems solved by technology

Consumers have found that the current packaging is difficult to handle with a single hand, have found that it is difficult to remove the scoop out from the packaging upon the first use, and have found that it is difficult to remove the last bit of powder from the package on account of the shape of the container.

The product may soil the hands of the user.

In addition to waste of the product and the mess on the countertop or table, the product may also be contaminated by contact with the hands of the user.

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