Apparatus for delivering multiple comestible components in a simultaneous and organoleptically pleasing manner

Abstract

An apparatus for delivering a multi-state or multi-component comestible, comprising a sealed pouch or tube containing one component of the comestible which surrounds, either fully or on multiple sides, one or more other components, housed in one or more separated tubes or compartments. The apparatus' unique delivery, wherein one component surrounds the other component(s) as it is expulsed into the consumer's mouth, greatly enhances the consumer's organoleptic experience. The consumer's organoleptic experience may be further enhanced by the shape and / or location of the tubes / pouches of the apparatus, which, based on the specific comestible being delivered, can be modified to speed up or slow down delivery of individual comestible components into the consumer's mouth, and to provide greater control over the outflow of individual components of the multi-component comestible.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to packaging of comestibles containing multiple components in order to deliver those components in a simultaneous and organoleptically-pleasing manner. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a comestible such as a frozen popsicle-style confection containing separate components of alcohol and flavored ice (or two or more other component substances of different physical states, e.g. frozen, semi-frozen, gelatinous, or liquid), is delivered in a way that is pleasing to the gustatory senses, by avoiding component blending prior to expulsion from the package yet facilitating component blending through methods of expulsion into the consumer's mouth.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Since its creation in 1905, the ice-pop has become widely popular, and today, is enjoyed by people of all ages. The first ice-pop was created by Frank Epperson, who accidentally left a glass containing soda powder and water on his b...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention proposes a new solution for making a frozen alcoholic confection by modifying the method in which it is delivered to the mouth of the consumer. By keeping the alcohol and water or other liquid need not be blended, yet can be delivered simultaneously, the problem of trying to freeze them together is avoided. The invention achieves the goal of improving upon the organoleptically pleasing properties of a multi-state confection, delivering the multiple substances separately, yet merging them at the point of ingestion, by using a sealed tube or pouch that contains within it one or more smaller sealed tubes or compartments. The invention enhances the organoleptic appeal by allowing for sensory separation, despite being served as a single unit. The invention also utilizes the shape of the tubes / pouches to speed up or slow down delivery of individual comestibles into the consumer's mouth and provide the consumer with control over the outflow of individual aspects of the multi-component comestible.

Problems solved by technology

Patents have been granted on pouch-like packaging methods; unlike the present invention, however, such pouch-like packaging methods largely fail to consider the organoleptic aspects of consumption.

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