Shareable packaging for edible products

Abstract

The present invention provides an edible food container comprising a body having a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a third sidewall, and a first endwall and a second endwall, defining an internal volume. At least one container divider is disposed within the body to divide the internal volume into at least a main cavity and a secondary cavity. The at least one container divider is an insert. An opening member is separable from the first sidewall. The main cavity is at least partially defined by the inner surfaces of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the third sidewall, and the surface of the at least one container divider. The secondary cavity is defined within the at least one container divider. The opening member is configured to separate from the first sidewall to allow access to the main cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure relate to the field of packaging, and more specifically to packages having an edible storage area and an opening feature for sharing articles from the edible storage area. Background Technology

[0002] Edible products (including candies, such as candy bars) can be offered to consumers in a variety of different forms. For example, candy bars are available in various geometries, such as triangular or prismatic shapes. Various types of packaging also exist, including certain types of packaging primarily used for specific forms of such edible products.

[0003] Packaging for edible products is important not only for their storage but also for their use and sale. In packages containing multiple edible products, it is desirable to allow users to easily extract the desired quantity of edible product pieces. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to one embodiment, an edible food container includes: a body defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, a first endwall, and a second endwall, defining an internal volume; and at least one container divider disposed within the internal volume of the body, the at least one container divider configured to divide the internal volume of the body into at least a main cavity and a secondary cavity, wherein the at least one container divider is an insert configured to be installed within the internal volume of the body. An opening member is connected to the first sidewall and is at least partially separable from the first sidewall, wherein the opening member forms a portion of the first sidewall before separation. The main cavity is at least partially defined by an inner surface of the first sidewall, an inner surface of the second sidewall, an inner surface of the third sidewall, and a surface of the at least one container divider, the secondary cavity is defined within the at least one container divider, and the opening member is configured to separate from the first sidewall to allow access to the main cavity.

[0005] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the at least one container divider comprising: a first insert disposed at a first end of the internal volume and defining a first-level cavity, and a second insert disposed at a second end of the internal volume and defining a second-level cavity within the second insert.

[0006] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the first insert defining a first end of the main cavity, and the second insert defining a second end of the main cavity.

[0007] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the first insert and the second insert having different lengths.

[0008] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the insert comprising a first side plate defining an end of the main cavity and a second side plate disposed adjacent to the first end plate.

[0009] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include a first opening formed in the first end wall plate and a second opening formed in the second side plate of the at least one insert, wherein the first opening and the second opening are aligned to define a through-hole passing through the first end wall plate and the second side plate and entering the secondary cavity defined within the insert.

[0010] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include a handle extending through the through-hole.

[0011] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include: the handle includes a handle base disposed within the secondary cavity.

[0012] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the edible food container having a triangular cross-section.

[0013] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the edible food container being triangular in shape and the insert being triangular in shape.

[0014] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include a main cavity defined to accommodate a plurality of consumable products.

[0015] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the opening member comprising a tab.

[0016] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the opening member being defined as part of the first sidewall panel along the weakening line.

[0017] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the weakening line being a concorra tear strip.

[0018] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the weakening line being a perforation.

[0019] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include: the weakening line extending to the second sidewall panel, and the opening member being defined as a portion of the first sidewall panel and a portion of the second sidewall panel along the weakening line.

[0020] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, other embodiments of the edible food container may include: the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, the first endwall, and the second endwall defining multiple portions of a single sheet of material.

[0021] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include: the first sidewall panel being attached to the second sidewall panel along a first seam and the second sidewall panel being attached to the third sidewall panel along a second seam.

[0022] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include a closure plate, wherein the first sidewall plate is configured to be removably attached to the closure plate.

[0023] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include: the closure plate being attached to the third sidewall panel along the seam.

[0024] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the closure panel including at least one attachment mechanism for attaching the first sidewall panel to the closure panel.

[0025] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the first end wall being formed from a portion of the first side wall and a portion of the second side wall.

[0026] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include an attachment mechanism disposed between the portion of the first sidewall panel and the portion of the second sidewall panel to securely connect the two portions together.

[0027] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include a main cavity whose size and shape are configured to receive four or more edible products having the same geometry as the edible food container.

[0028] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: a first weakening line located on the first sidewall and defining a first opening member capable of being at least partially separated from the first sidewall to expose the main cavity; and a second weakening line located on the first sidewall and defining a second opening member capable of being at least partially separated from the first sidewall to expose at least one of the at least one insert and the secondary cavity.

[0029] According to another embodiment, an edible food container includes: a body defined by a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, a first endwall, and a second endwall, defining an internal volume; and at least one container divider disposed within the internal volume of the body, the at least one container divider being configured to divide the internal volume of the body into at least a main cavity and a secondary cavity. An opening member is connected to the first sidewall and is at least partially separable from the first sidewall, wherein the opening member forms a portion of the first sidewall before separation. The main cavity is at least partially defined by an inner surface of the first sidewall, an inner surface of the second sidewall, an inner surface of the third sidewall, and a first surface of the at least one container divider; the secondary cavity is defined by a second surface of the at least one container divider, an inner surface of the first sidewall, an inner surface of the second sidewall, an inner surface of the third sidewall, and an inner surface of the first endwall; and the opening member is configured to separate from the first sidewall to allow access to the main cavity.

[0030] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include: the at least one container divider comprising a first divider disposed at a first end of the internal volume and defining a first-level cavity, and a second divider disposed at a second end of the internal volume and defining a second-level cavity.

[0031] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible container may include: the first partition defining a first end of the main cavity, and the second partition defining a second end of the main cavity.

[0032] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: an opening formed in the first end wall and defining a through-hole extending through the first end wall into the secondary cavity defined by the at least one container divider.

[0033] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the at least one container divider being fixedly attached to the inner surface of the main cavity.

[0034] In addition to one or more of the features described above, or as an alternative, another embodiment of the edible food container may include: the at least one container divider being attached to the inner surface by means of at least one of adhesive, bonding agent, tape, label or mechanical fastener.

[0035] Unless otherwise expressly stated, the foregoing features and elements can be combined in various ways without exclusivity. These features and elements, and their operation, will become more apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that the following description and accompanying drawings are intended to be illustrative and interpretative in nature, rather than restrictive. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The following description should not be construed as limiting in any way. Referring to the accompanying drawings, similar elements are similarly numbered:

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an edible food container according to one embodiment of this disclosure;

[0038] Figure 2 This is a side view of an edible food container;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the end of an edible food container;

[0040] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of an edible food container;

[0041] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an insert for use with edible food containers;

[0042] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an edible container blank used to form an edible food container;

[0043] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of an insert blank used to form an insert that will be used with an edible food container;

[0044] Figure 8 This is another schematic diagram illustrating the internal features of an edible container in a closed state;

[0045] Figure 9 It is in the open state. Figure 9 A schematic diagram of an edible food container is shown.

[0046] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of an edible food container in a closed state according to another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0047] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of an edible food container according to another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0048] Figure 12A This is a top view schematic diagram of an edible food container according to another embodiment of this disclosure;

[0049] Figure 12B yes Figure 12A An end view of an edible food container; and

[0050] Figure 13 This is a top view schematic diagram of an edible food container according to another embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0051] With reference to the accompanying drawings, a detailed description of one or more embodiments of the disclosed devices and methods is presented herein by way of illustration rather than limitation.

[0052] Now for reference Figures 1 to 9 The diagram shows an edible food container 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 1 An example is shown of an edible food container 100 in the open state. Figure 2 An example is shown: an edible food container 100 in a closed or sealed state, and Figure 3 An alternative view of an edible container 100 in its closed state is illustrated. The edible container 100 is configured to store, contain, or otherwise accommodate one or more consumable products 102 (102a-d) within an internal volume defined by the edible container 100. The internal volume includes, for example, a main cavity 104 for receiving the consumable products 102. In the open state, as... Figure 1 As shown, the consumable product 102 is freely removed from the main cavity 104 of the edible container 100. In the closed state, as... Figure 2As shown, the consumable product 102 is enclosed within the edible container 100. As described herein, the edible container 100 may be releasably sealed shut, or, once opened, may be reclosed or partially reclosed.

[0053] Multiple consumable products 102 (such as chocolate bars or other candy bars) may be arranged within the main cavity 104 of the internal volume of the edible container 100. The multiple consumable products 102 within the main cavity 104 may be substantially identical, or alternatively, may be different from each other. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the edible container 100 may have a substantially prismatic shape (i.e., a triangular cross-section). According to some embodiments, the consumable product 102 may have a similar shape but a smaller size, such that multiple consumable products 102 may be stored within the main cavity 104.

[0054] The edible food container 100 is configured to be opened by a user or consumer by pulling a tab 106 that acts as part of an opening member 108. The opening member 108 may be a flap or plate of the edible food container 100 capable of being at least partially separated from the body 110 of the edible food container 100. In some embodiments, the opening member 108 may be completely separated from the body 110 along a seam or weakening line. In exemplary embodiments, the opening member 108 is integrally formed with the body 100, wherein a weakening line 112 defines a path, seam, or line along which the opening member 108 may be separated from the remainder of the body 110. As noted, in some embodiments, the opening member 108 may be removable from the body 110 (e.g., torn off or otherwise completely separated and removed). In other embodiments, and as... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the opening member 108 can be integrally formed with and is part of the structure of the body 110. Therefore, the opening member 108 can be attached to the body 110 along the edge 114 and can be separated along the weakening line 112. The weakening line 112 can be a perforation, perforated line or area, a break or tear structure, a Concord tear strip, etc., as those skilled in the art will understand.

[0055] In a closed or sealed state ( Figure 2The opening member 108 may be securely attached to the body 110 along the weakening line 112. In some embodiments, the tab 106 may be unbonded and freely liftable by the user, wherein the remainder of the opening member is detachably attached to the remainder of the body 110 and / or other portions of the edible container 100, as described herein. In some embodiments, the tab 106 may be bonded, glued, or otherwise attached to a landing area 116 defined on a portion of the body 110. Such bonding or attachment may be designed to selectively release when a force is applied by the user (e.g., pulling the tab). The landing area 116 may be shaped to correspond to the tab 106 to provide a smooth or continuous outer surface when the tab 106 is seated on the landing area 116. In some configurations, tab 106 may be configured to selectively reattach or engage with landing area 116 or other features of body 110, enabling closure of opening member 108 after it has separated from body 110 along weakening line 112. Re-engagement of tab 106 with body 110 may be provided by tab and slot configurations, wherein tab 106 may be inserted into slots in body 110 to allow re-closure of opening member 108.

[0056] Although a tab 106 is shown disposed at the lower or bottom portion of the edible container 100, it should be understood that the tab 106 is not intended to be limited to such a location / orientation. For example, in other configurations, the tab for opening the edible container may be at the top (e.g., along edge 114). Furthermore, in some embodiments, such as, but not limited to, tabs or other opening features may be provided at the ends of the edible container or at off-center locations. Additionally, the size of the tab may differ from that shown, optionally being smaller (e.g., small tear-off or pull tabs) or larger, such as extending up to the entire length of the edible container. In some embodiments, the landing area 116 may provide a stop or barrier to prevent the consumable product 102 from falling from the edible container 100. Therefore, the height or size of the material defining the landing area 116 may be greater to extend towards edge 114 to retain the consumable product 102 within the edible container 100 without interfering with the user's ability to remove the consumable product 102 when needed.

[0057] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the edible container 100 includes a plurality of consumable products 102 arranged within the main cavity 104. When the opening member 108 is opened (e.g., as...), Figure 1 As shown), a user can select and remove one or more of the consumable products 102 from the edible container 100. According to some embodiments of this disclosure, and as... Figure 1As shown, the consumable product 102 has a length of 118, and the internal volume of the edible container 100 has a length of 120. In this illustrative configuration, the length 120 of the edible container 100 is greater than the length 118 of the consumable product 102. The internal volume of the edible container 100 may define, divide, or partition into two or more regions, wherein a main region 122 defines a main cavity 104, and one or more secondary regions 124 (124a-b) are located at one or more ends of the edible container 100. According to some embodiments, the secondary regions 124 may be optional and therefore omitted, or only one secondary region 124 may be provided. The internal volume of the edible container 100 may be divided using container dividers, inserts, or other structural dividers arranged to divide the internal volume. In the case of including such container dividers, the consumable product 102 within the edible container 100 may be defined on one side by the surface of the container divider or the wall of the insert, and on the other side by the surface of the edible container 100 (e.g., an end wall).

[0058] like Figure 1 As shown, the main region 122 is defined with a length 126, which is substantially equal to or slightly greater than the length 118 of the consumable product 102. Therefore, the consumable product 102 can fit snugly within the main cavity 104 and is prevented from moving along the length of the edible container 100. In this exemplary configuration, secondary regions 124 are located at opposite ends of the edible container 100 and are arranged outwardly from the main region 122 relative to the opening member 108. Each of the secondary regions 124 has a length 128 (128a, 128b), which, combined with the length 126 of the main region 122, is equal to the length 120 of the internal volume of the edible container 100. According to some embodiments, and as shown and described below, the secondary regions may include inserts, container dividers, walls, partitions, or fillers (generally referred to herein as container dividers) that can divide the internal volume of the edible container 100 into two or more cavities, regions, or spaces. Container dividers are arranged to contact the ends or sides of the consumable product 102 to prevent the consumable product 102 from sliding within the edible container 100. In some embodiments, the secondary region 124 may be a hollow cavity portion in which individual elements (e.g., inserts) are arranged.

[0059] like Figure 3As shown, the edible container 100 has a generally prism shape with a triangular cross-section. In this exemplary configuration, the edible container 100 includes an optional handle 130 that can be selectively attached to the edible container 100. For example, in this configuration, the handle 130 is connected to the edible container 100 via an opening 132 formed in an end surface 134 of the body 110 of the edible container 100. The handle 130 may be a strip, cord, rope, strap, etc., and includes anchors, etc., held within a secondary cavity defined in a secondary region 124 (i.e., a portion of the internal volume of the edible container 100 separated from the main cavity 104).

[0060] Refer again Figure 1 The size and shape of the opening member 108 can be configured to expose an opening defined by the weakening line 112 (when the opening member 108 separates along the weakening line). The opening can be large enough to allow a user or consumer access to one or more of the consumable products 102.

[0061] The edible food container 100 may be formed from paper, cardboard, plastic, or other materials. The chosen material provides rigidity and shape while protecting the consumable product 102 within the edible food container 100. According to some embodiments, the edible food container 100 may be formed from a single sheet of material that is folded or otherwise shaped to form an assembled edible food container 100. In other embodiments, the edible food container 100 may be formed from individual sheets of material that are glued, bonded, or otherwise attached to form a rigid body and structure for containing the consumable product 102. As noted, the weakening line 112 may be a perforated seam, perforated line or area, a break or tear structure, a Concora tear strip, etc. In some embodiments, the weakening line 112 may be selected to provide a relatively clean, smooth, or in other words aesthetically pleasing break or separation of material to allow the opening member 108 to separate from the body 110 without otherwise damaging the body 110 of the consumable container 100.

[0062] Now for reference Figure 4 Another schematic diagram of the edible container 100 is shown. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the edible container 100 is a container configured to accommodate or hold one or more consumable products 102a-d within its internal volume. Figure 4The diagram illustrates a transparent schematic of an edible container 100, which defines or divides its internal volume into three regions, including a main region 122 defined between a primary region 124a and a secondary region 124b. The main region 122 defines a main cavity 104 for receiving consumable products 102a-d. The main cavity 104 of the main region 122 is separate from secondary cavities 136 (136a-b) defined within the respective secondary regions 124a, 124b.

[0063] In use, the main cavity 104 can be filled with consumable products 102a-d. The edible container 100 can be opened, as described above. Figures 1 to 3 As described, one or more consumable products 102a-d can be removed. Secondary regions 124a, 124b are provided to retain consumable products 102a-d within the edible container 100 and to prevent consumable products 102a-d from sliding within the edible container 100. Secondary regions 124a, 124b may include container dividers, inserts, walls, flaps, stops, partitions, or other structures arranged within the internal volume of the edible container to separate and define the respective secondary cavities 136a, 136b. Container dividers or other structures may provide stops or boundaries on the main cavity 104.

[0064] As shown in the figure, the edible container 100 has a shape and geometry similar to that of the consumable products 102a-d. According to some embodiments, the edible container 100 may have a packaging design or artwork substantially similar to that of the consumable products 102a-d. Therefore, the edible container 100 may have an appearance similar to or substantially similar to that of the consumable products 102a-d contained within the edible container 100.

[0065] The main region 122 has a length of 126, which is substantially similar to the length of the consumable products 102a-d contained within the main cavity 104 of the main region 122. Secondary regions 124a and 124b have corresponding lengths 128a and 128b, which are less than the length 126 of the main region 122. In a non-limiting example, the length 126 of the main region 122 may be 45 cm and the lengths 128a and 128b of the secondary regions 124a and 124b may each be 7.5 cm, for a total length of 15 cm. Therefore, the combined length of the secondary regions 124a and 124b may be between one-tenth and one-half of the length 126 of the main region 122. In some embodiments, the combined length of the secondary regions 124a and 124b may be one-third of the length 126 of the main region 122. Furthermore, in this example configuration, the total length of the edible container 100 can be 60 cm. The main region 122 may have a side length 142, which in this configuration is twice the side length 144 of one of the consumable products 102a-d. According to some non-limiting embodiments, the edible container 100 may have a total length to side length ratio that is the same as or greater than that of the individual consumable products 102a-d. As shown, lengths 128a and 128b are substantially equal. In other embodiments, the lengths 128a and 128b of the corresponding secondary regions 124a and 124b may differ from each other, with one being longer / greater than the other. In still other embodiments, one of the secondary regions 124a and 124b may be omitted, such that only one secondary region 124 is provided on the edible container 100.

[0066] Now for reference Figure 5 This diagram illustrates a type of container divider in the form of an insert 146 for use with an edible container 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The insert 146 may be configured to be installed within the internal volume of the edible container 100, such as within secondary regions 124a, 124b or secondary cavities 136a, 136b of the edible container 100. The size and shape of the insert 146 are configured to fit within and be accommodated by the edible container 100. The insert 146 includes an insert body 148 having a general geometry similar to the general geometry of the edible container 100 to which the insert is installed. For example, as shown, the insert 146 has a prism shape with a triangular cross-sectional geometry. The length of the insert 146 may be based on the total length of the edible container 100, taking into account the length of the consumable products 102a-d contained within the edible container 100.

[0067] The insert body 148 may define an internal space 150, and thus may define a hollow structure or hollow body. Therefore, the weight of the insert body 148 can be minimized while providing support and space-filling functionality within the edible container 100. As shown, at least one end or side of the insert body 148 may include an opening 152 that may correspond to a corresponding opening 132 in the end surface 134 of the edible container 100 (e.g., Figure 3 Alignment. The insert body 148 may be closable, such that the internal space 150 is closed by the internal surface of the insert body 148. In some configurations, a handle, strap, band, or other load-bearing element may be at least partially secured within the internal space 150 of the insert 146. In some embodiments, the internal space 150 may be filled with a lightweight filler material that provides strength / rigidity to the insert 146 without substantially affecting the overall weight of the edible container 100. Although in Figure 5 A single insert 146 is shown, but it should be understood that insert 146 may be installed in each of the secondary cavities 136a, 136b. It should be understood that orifice 152 may be optional, and in some embodiments, one of the inserts 146 may not include orifice 152, while the other does.

[0068] Figure 6 It shows the formation as Figures 1 to 5 The edible container blank 154 of the assembled edible container 100 shown. Figure 7 An insert blank 156 is shown, which forms an insert 146 for installation within an assembled edible food container 100. Each of the edible food container blank 154 and the insert blank 156 may be formed from a single sheet of material or a corresponding single sheet of material. This material may include, but is not limited to, rigid or semi-rigid packaging substrates, such as cardboard, paperboard, laminates, corrugated cardboard, plastics, mixtures thereof, etc., as will be understood by those skilled in the art. The single sheet of material may include various seams, notches, notches, creases, perforations, etc., to define folds, etc., for assembling the respective edible food container and inserting it into a three-dimensional object, as shown and described above.

[0069] The edible container blank 154 of this exemplary embodiment includes a first sidewall panel 158, a second sidewall panel 160, and a third sidewall panel 162. A first joint 164 is defined between the first sidewall panel 158 and the second sidewall panel 160, and a second joint 166 is defined between the second sidewall panel 160 and the third sidewall panel 162. The sidewall panels 158, 160, and 162 can be folded around the joints 164 and 166 to assemble an edible container 100 having a generally triangular cross-sectional shape (e.g., as shown in the image). Figures 1 to 4 (As shown).

[0070] The first sidewall 158 of the edible food container preform 154 includes a set of first endwalls 168 extending from the end of the first sidewall 158. The first endwalls 168 have a generally triangular shape and may include a first attachment mechanism 170, such as double-sided tape, adhesive, label, or mechanical mechanism (e.g., tabs). The second sidewall 160 includes a set of second endwalls 172, which may be similar in geometry to the first endwalls 168, but in some embodiments, the size and specific features / elements may be different to form the desired final edible food container. In some embodiments, either the first endwall 168 or the second endwall 172 may be omitted.

[0071] According to some embodiments, the second end panel 172 may have a slightly larger size / dimension than the first end panel 168. A first attachment mechanism 170 of the first end panel 168 may be arranged to attach, join, bond, or otherwise attach the first end panel 168 to the corresponding second end panel 172. The third end panel 162 includes a corresponding set of third end panels 174. As shown, the third end panel 174 has a geometry different from that of the first end panel 168 and the second end panel 172. The illustrated third end panel 174 has a truncated triangular or trapezoidal shape. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the third end panel 174 may have a triangular shape or may otherwise match the shape and geometry of the other end panels 168, 172. In still other embodiments, the third end panel 174 may be omitted entirely. Each of the end wall panels 168, 172, 174 may be foldable, with a corresponding end wall joint 176 provided around the end of the respective side wall panel 158, 160, 162.

[0072] According to some embodiments, when assembled into an edible container 100, a first sidewall panel 158 may define the front surface of the edible container 100, a second sidewall panel 160 may define the rear surface of the edible container 100, and a third sidewall panel 162 may define the base of the edible container 100. In other embodiments, the first sidewall panel 158 may define the front surface of the edible container 100, the second sidewall panel 160 may define the base of the edible container 100, and the third sidewall panel 162 may define the rear surface of the edible container 100. Although the names front, rear, and base are described by way of example, it should be understood that the panels may be oriented in other arrangements such that the front, rear, and base may be defined by panels different from those described herein.

[0073] As shown, the first sidewall panel 158 includes an opening member 108 comprising a tab 106. The opening member 108 and the tab 106 are configured to separate from the remainder of the first sidewall panel 158 along a weakening line 112. Once the weakening line 112 is separated, the opening member 108 remains attached to the remainder of the edible container 100 along a first seam 164, and specifically to the second sidewall panel 160. The first sidewall panel 158 can be engaged with a closing panel 178 (see, for example) when folded to form the edible container 100. Figure 1 The closure 178 extends from the third sidewall panel 162 along the third seam 180. The closure 178 includes one or more second attachment mechanisms 181. The second attachment mechanisms 181 are configured to attach, bond, adhesive, or otherwise attach the closure 178 to the first sidewall panel 158 at an attachment region 182. The attachment region 182 of the first sidewall panel 158 is separated from the opening member 108 and the tab 106 along a weakening line 112. The closure 178 includes a landing region 116 that defines an area aligned with the tab 106 when assembled into the edible container 100. The landing region 116 may be without adhesive or other attachment mechanisms, and therefore the tab 106 can be freely lifted by the user without overcoming the adhesion between the tab 106 and the closure 178 (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 1 As shown). Also, Figure 6 As shown, the edible container blank 154 may include an optional fourth seam 183, which may be provided to facilitate folding and assembly of the edible container 100 from the edible container blank 154. The fourth seam 183 may be provided on the third side panel 162, as shown, to allow the third side panel 162 to be folded / unfolded when in blank form.

[0074] refer to Figure 7 The insert blank 156 can be formed into the insert 146, such as Figure 5 As shown, it can be inserted into a portion of an edible container 100 formed from an edible container blank 154. The insert blank 156 includes a base plate 184, a first side plate 186, and a second side plate 188 configured to be folded to form an insert 146. The first side plate 186 of the insert blank 156 includes a first closing flap 189 and a second closing flap 190 along a side of the first side plate 186, wherein a third side of the first side plate 186 extends along a first seam 192 along the base plate 184. The second side plate 188 is attached to the base plate 184 along a second seam 194. The closing flaps 189 and 190 are foldable along the edges of the first side plates 186 around the respective seams 196. The insert 146 can be formed by folding the side plates 186 and 188 along seams 192 and 194 and folding the closing flaps 189 and 190 along seam 196.

[0075] The inserts 146 can be fixed together or held together via a tab-slot configuration. For example, as Figure 7 As shown, the first side plate 186 includes a first closing flap 189, which includes a closing tab 198 foldable around the seam 200. The second side plate 188 includes a third closing flap 202, which defines a slot 204 between the third closing flap 202 and the second side plate 188. When the insert blank 156 is folded and assembled to form the insert 146, the closing tab 198 can be inserted into the slot 204 to secure the structure of the insert 146.

[0076] As noted above, insert blank 156 can be used to form insert 146 for use with edible container 100 formed from edible container blank 154. In use, one or more inserts 146 are intended to fit within and fill at least a portion of the internal volume of edible container 100. Insert blank 156 has an insert width 206 defined by the size of base plate 184. When folded and assembled to form edible container 100, the size of insert width 206 is set to fit within the space between the opening defined by opening member 108 and end wall plates 168, 172. As noted above, in some configurations, a single insert may be disposed within the edible container. Insert width 206 can be selected to ensure an internal cavity or space of a desired size. In embodiments including two inserts, the insert widths 206 of the inserts may be equal or different, such that the first insert has a larger width or size compared to the second insert. According to some embodiments, during the assembly of the edible food container 100, the second side plate 188 may be clamped between at least two of the end wall plates 168, 172, 174 to securely attach the formed insert 146 to the edible food container 100. In some such embodiments, adhesives or other fastening / fixing mechanisms or materials may be used to bond or otherwise connect the portions of the overlapping plates.

[0077] Refer again Figure 6 The edible container blank 154 has a width 210 greater than that of the opening member 108 (e.g., Figure 1 The main region 122 shown has a length of 126 and a width of 208 (e.g., Figure 1The length 120 of the edible container 100 shown is [not specified]. The width 210 of the opening member 108 may be based on the length or size of the edible product to be held within the formed edible container 100. Because the width 210 of the opening member 108 is less than the container width 208, the edible container blank 154 includes a secondary region 124 when assembled to form the edible container 100. The secondary region 124 has a length 128. When the edible container 100 is assembled, the secondary region 124 will at least partially define the secondary cavities 136a, 136b. It should be understood that the combined width (length, dimension) of the opening member 108 width 210 plus the length 128 of the secondary region 124 is equal to the edible container width 208. According to a non-limiting embodiment, the combined length 128 of the secondary region 124 may be equal to about one-third or less of the edible width 208, but other lengths and dimensions may be used depending on the specific application and construction of the edible container 100. It should be understood that the dimensions of the components in blanks 154 and 156 are not drawn to scale in the drawings, and the illustrative relationships are merely for example and not intended to be restrictive.

[0078] In this exemplary configuration, the second side plate 188 of the insert blank 156 and a set of first end wall plates 168 and second end wall plates 172 may respectively include orifices 152 and 132 formed therein. When assembled to form an edible container 100 having an insert 146 mounted at the end, the orifices 132 and 152 can be aligned to allow handles, etc., to be installed within the formed insert 146 and extend through the side walls 168 and 172 of the formed edible container 100 to allow carrying of the edible container 100 (e.g., as shown in the image). Figure 3 (As shown). In some configurations, orifices 132 and 152 may be omitted and not present. In some such embodiments, the space or volume within insert 146 can be used to store gifts or surprise items. In other embodiments, both ends may include corresponding orifices.

[0079] Now for reference Figures 8 to 9 The diagram shows an edible food container 100 in use. Figure 8 An example is shown: an edible food container 100 in a closed state, and Figure 9 An edible container 100 in an open state is illustrated. The edible container 100 is configured to hold one or more consumable products, not shown in these illustrations (see, for example...). Figure 1 , Figure 4The edible food container 100 is formed from a blank 154 and may include inserts formed from corresponding blanks 156. The edible food container 100 includes a first side wall panel 158, a second side wall panel 160, a third side wall panel 162, and a first end wall panel 168. When assembled to form the edible food container 100, the first end wall panel 168 may be bonded to the second end wall panel 172. Arranged within the edible food container 100 are a first insert 146a and a second insert 146b. Although in Figures 8 to 9 The illustration shows two inserts 146a-b installed at opposite ends of the edible container 100. However, it should be understood that in other embodiments, a single insert 146 may be provided at one end of the edible container 100, and the construction of the two inserts is not intended to be limiting but is provided only for illustrative and explanatory purposes.

[0080] The edible container 100 is defined by a main cavity 104 configured to accommodate one or more consumable products and two secondary cavities 136a and 136b respectively defined within inserts 146a and 146b. The main cavity 104 is defined by the surfaces of sidewalls 158, 160, 162 and sidewalls 186 of the inserts 146a and 146b. The primary cavity 136a is defined within the first insert 146a, and the secondary cavity 136b is defined within the second insert 146b. The sidewalls 158, 160, 162 extend the entire length of the edible container 100, and the inserts 146a and 146b can be mounted within the edible container 100.

[0081] The first sidewall 158 of the edible container 100 is configured to be opened to expose or reveal the main cavity 104. Figure 8 An example is shown: an edible food container 100 in a closed state, and Figure 9 An edible food container 100 in an open state is illustrated. A first sidewall panel 158 includes an opening member 108 having a tab 106 extending therefrom and an attachment region 182, as shown and described above. In the open state, when the tab 106 is used to open or peel / pull back the opening member 108, a portion of a closing plate 178 defining a landing region 116 is exposed. The closing plate 178 may be connected along a third seam 180 to a second sidewall panel 160 of the edible food container 100. The closing plate 178 may have a height or length such that it extends upward from the third seam 180 along the first sidewall panel 158 to define the size of the opening of the main cavity 104 exposed when the opening member 108 is opened. Thus, the closing plate 178 can retain or otherwise secure the consumable product within the main cavity 104 and prevent such consumable product from falling out of the edible food container 100.

[0082] like Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the edible food container 100 includes a handle 130 disposed at one end of the edible food container 100. As those skilled in the art will understand, the handle 130 may be a strip, ribbon, thread, cord, rope, etc. The handle 130 extends at least partially into the first primary cavity 136a of the first insert 146a. The handle 130 may include a handle base 212 disposed within the first primary cavity 136a of the first insert 146a. In this configuration, the handle 130 extends from the handle base 212 through an aperture 152 in the first insert 146a and an alignment aperture 132 in a first end wall plate 168 (and a second end wall plate 172, not shown, overlapping the first end wall plate 168). Thus, the handle 130 can be used to carry the edible food container 100. In some embodiments, the handle base 212 may be a roll of material forming the handle 130. In other embodiments, the handle base 212 may be a weight, etc. In some other embodiments, the handle base 212 may be an adhesive or a primary cavity 136a that secures the handle 130 to the first insert 146a or other attachment mechanism or arrangement that secures it to the primary cavity.

[0083] In addition to providing a handle 130, inserts 146a-b also provide space for storing additional consumable or surprise items (e.g., toys, etc.). For example, as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, one or more articles 214 may be stored within the secondary cavity 136b of the second insert 146b. In some embodiments, article 214 may be a consumable article, such as a consumable article smaller than a consumable product disposed within the main cavity 104. In some embodiments, article 214 may be a non-consumable article, such as a toy, written notes, stuffing material, etc. In some embodiments, article 214 may be contained within two secondary cavities 136a, 136b.

[0084] Now for reference Figure 10 This illustration shows an edible container blank 300 according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. The edible container blank 300 may be similar to the described edible container blank, but does not include container dividers and / or spaces for container dividers. The edible container blank 300 includes a first sidewall panel 302, a second sidewall panel 304, a third sidewall panel 306, and a closing panel 308. A first joint 310 is defined between the first sidewall panel 302 and the second sidewall panel 304, a second joint 312 is defined between the second sidewall panel 304 and the third sidewall panel 306, and a third joint 314 is defined between the third sidewall panel 306 and the closing panel 308. Panels 302, 304, 306, and 308 may be folded around joints 310, 312, and 314 to assemble an edible container having a generally triangular cross-sectional shape.

[0085] The first sidewall panel 302 of the edible food container blank 300 includes a set of first endwall panels 316 extending from the end of the first sidewall panel 302. The first endwall panels 316 have a generally triangular shape. The second sidewall panel 304 includes a set of second endwall panels 318, which may be similar in geometry to the first endwall panels 316, but in some embodiments, the size and specific features / elements may be different to form the desired final product edible food container. The third sidewall panel 306 includes a corresponding set of third endwall panels 320. The first endwall panels 316 may include a corresponding first attachment mechanism 321, such as double-sided tape, adhesive, label, or mechanical mechanism (e.g., tab). The first attachment mechanism 321 of the first endwall panel 316 may be arranged to attach, bond, adhere, or otherwise attach the corresponding first endwall panel 316 to the corresponding second endwall panel 318 and / or the corresponding third endwall panel 320. In this embodiment, the third end wall panel 320 has a geometry similar to that of the first end wall panel 316 and the second end wall panel 318. It should be understood that in other embodiments, the third end wall panel 320 may have a non-triangular shape. Each of the end wall panels 316, 318, and 320 may be foldable, with a corresponding end wall joint 322 disposed around the end of the respective side wall panels 302, 304, and 306.

[0086] According to some embodiments, when assembled into an edible container, a first sidewall panel 302 may define the front surface of the edible container, a second sidewall panel 304 may define the rear surface of the edible container, and a third sidewall panel 306 may define the base of the edible container. In other embodiments, the first sidewall panel 302 may define the front surface of the edible container, the second sidewall panel 304 may define the base of the edible container, and the third sidewall panel 306 may define the rear surface of the edible container. As noted above, it should be understood that the names or designations are not intended to be limiting, but rather to describe only one arrangement and orientation. It should be understood that, depending on the nature of the ultimately assembled container, the various panels may be arranged to form other surfaces.

[0087] As shown, the first sidewall panel 302 includes an opening member 324 comprising a tab 326. The opening member 324 and tab 326 are configured to separate from the remainder of the first sidewall panel 302 along one or more weakening lines 328. The opening member 324 is held attached to the remainder of the edible container blank 300 along a first seam 310 and specifically to a second sidewall panel 304. The first sidewall panel 302 is engageable to a closing plate 308 when folded to form the edible container. The closing plate 308 extends from the third sidewall panel 306 along a third seam 314. The closing plate 308 includes one or more second attachment mechanisms 330. The second attachment mechanisms 330 are configured to attach, join, bond, or otherwise attach the closing plate 308 to the first sidewall panel 302 at an attachment region 332. The attachment area 332 of the first side panel 302 is separated from the opening member 324 and the tab 326 along the weakening line 328. The closing panel 308 includes a landing area 334 that defines the area aligned with the tab 326 when assembled into an edible container. The landing area 334 may be without adhesive or other attachment mechanisms, and therefore the tab 326 can be freely lifted by the user without having to overcome the adhesion between the tab 326 and the closing panel 308.

[0088] Figure 10 The edible container blank 300 shown does not include secondary cavities or end spaces. Therefore, the edible container blank 300 is designed to form an edible container whose size is set to receive a consumable product of substantially the same length as the edible container. Figure 10 As shown, the weakening line 328 extends along a portion of the end wall joint 322 between the first side wall panel 302 and the first end wall panel 316.

[0089] Now for reference Figure 11 A schematic diagram of an edible container 400 is shown. The edible container 400 may be similar to the edible containers shown and described above, and therefore similar features may be omitted or not fully described. The edible container 400 is configured to contain one or more consumable products (not shown). The edible container 400 includes a first sidewall 402, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and an end wall. Arranged within the edible container 400 are a first insert 404 and a second insert 406. The edible container 400 includes a main cavity 408 defined within the sidewalls and endwalls of the edible container 400 and defined by the sides of the inserts 404, 406. The main cavity 408 is configured to contain one or more consumable products and the two inserts 404, 406. Each of the inserts 404, 406 defines a corresponding secondary cavity 410, 412.

[0090] The first sidewall 402 of the edible food container 400 is configured to open to expose or reveal the main cavity 408 and is configured to open to expose the second insert 406 and / or the secondary cavity 410 of the second insert 406. To enable opening and access to the cavities 408, 410, the first sidewall 402 includes a first opening member 414 with a corresponding tab 416 and a second opening member 418 with a corresponding tab 420. The main cavity 408 can be accessed by opening the first opening member 414. The first opening member 414 is separable from the first sidewall 402 along a corresponding first weakening line 422. The second opening member 418 is separable from the first sidewall 402 along a corresponding second weakening line 424.

[0091] Figure 11 Optional configurations are also illustrated, in which inserts 404 and 406 have different sizes. For example, as shown, a first insert 404 is disposed in a primary region of the edible container 400, the primary region having a length 426 that is approximately or substantially the same size (length) as the first insert 404. A second insert 406 is disposed in a secondary region of the edible container 400, the secondary region having a length 428 that is approximately or substantially the same size (length) as the second insert 406. In this configuration, the length 426 of the primary region (and the first insert 404) is less than the length 428 of the secondary region (and the second insert 406). In some embodiments, one of the secondary region and the associated insert may be omitted, such that the edible container includes only a single insert disposed at one end, and a consumable product may be contained within a main cavity defined therein. In this illustrative configuration, the main cavity has a length 430 defined between the surfaces of the two inserts 404 and 406.

[0092] Now for reference Figures 12A to 12BA schematic diagram of an edible food container 500 is shown. The edible food container 500 may be similar to the edible food containers shown and described above, and therefore similar features may be omitted or not fully described. The edible food container 500 is configured to hold one or more consumable products (not shown) within its internal volume. The edible food container 500 includes a first sidewall panel 502, a second sidewall panel 504, a third sidewall panel 506, and end panels 508, 510. Arranged within the edible food container 500 are a first insert 512 and a second insert 514. The first sidewall panel 502 and the second sidewall panel 504 are connected or share a seam 516 (which is also the vertex or inflection point of the triangular shape of the edible food container 500). In this configuration, a portion of the first sidewall panel 502 can be opened or separated along a weakening line 518. In this configuration, the weakening line 518 extends over the seam 516 and from the material of the first sidewall panel 502 to the material of the second sidewall panel 504. Therefore, when the opening member 520 of the edible container 500 is opened and separated from the remainder of the first sidewall panel 502, the exposed opening may include an opening at the top, thus providing an enlarged opening compared to the previously illustrated configuration.

[0093] As described above, the container described herein may have an internal volume divided into multiple (at least two) cavities or regions. In the embodiments described and illustrated above, the secondary cavities are defined within the structure of a container divider (i.e., an insert). However, such self-contained secondary cavities are not intended to be restrictive. For example, in some embodiments, walls, flaps, dividers, partitions, etc., may be arranged within the internal volume of the edible container to divide the internal volume into two or more cavities, spaces, or sub-volumes. In some such configurations, the container divider may be configured as a wall, flap, plate, or other similar divider arranged to hold edible products in place to prevent them from sliding and positioning relative to the opening. Such a container divider may also divide the internal volume of the edible container into a primary cavity for edible products and a secondary cavity that may receive other items (e.g., surprise gifts, toys, candy, etc.), multiple parts of a handle / strap, or may be filled with a lightweight filler material. This filler material may increase the rigidity of the container divider to help position the edible products within the edible container.

[0094] Now for reference Figure 13A schematic diagram of an edible food container 600 is shown. The edible food container 600 may be similar to the edible food containers shown and described above, and therefore similar features may be omitted or not fully described. The edible food container 600 is configured to hold one or more consumable products (not shown) within its internal volume. The edible food container 600 includes a first sidewall panel 602, a second sidewall panel 604, a third sidewall panel (the bottom of the triangular-shaped edible food container 600), and end panels 606 and 608. In this configuration, the edible food container 600 includes a first container divider 610 and a second container divider 612. In this configuration, a portion of the first sidewall panel 602 and the second sidewall panel 604 can be opened or separated along a weakening line 614. In this configuration, the weakening line 614 extends over the seam 616 between the first sidewall panel 602 and the second sidewall panel 604, similar to... Figure 12A The weakening line 614 may be constructed in other ways, as those skilled in the art will understand from the teachings herein. When the opening member 618 of the edible container 600 is opened and separated from the remainder of the first sidewall panel 602 and the second sidewall panel 604, the exposed opening may include an opening at the top, thereby providing an enlarged opening for accessing the consumable product within the edible container 600.

[0095] like Figure 13As shown, the edible food container 600 includes two container dividers 610 and 612. Each container divider 610 and 612 defines a corresponding secondary cavity 620 and 622. The secondary cavities 620 and 622 may be filled with one or more items, such as multiple parts of a handle or strap, small items (e.g., surprise toys or candy), filler material, etc. The container dividers 610 and 612 may be solid barriers inserted or placed within the internal volume of the edible food container 600 to divide the internal volume into multiple cavities, similar to those shown and described above, including secondary cavities 610 and 612, wherein a main cavity 624 is defined between the two container dividers 610 and 612. The container dividers 610 and 612 may be attached or otherwise fixedly or semi-fixedly positioned within the edible food container 600. For example, but not limited to, container dividers 610, 612 can be securely attached to the inner surface of the edible container 600 by means of adhesives, bonding agents, tapes, labels, etc. In some configurations, container dividers 610, 612 can be attached by mechanical mechanisms (such as rivets) secured by smaller support elements bonded together. In other configurations, container dividers 610, 612 can be press-fitted or interference-fitted to the material of the edible container 600 to securely position the container dividers 610, 612 within the internal volume of the edible container 600. In other configurations, container dividers 610, 612 can be integrally formed from the material of the edible container 600, such as in the form of folding flaps or plates integrally formed with one or more sidewalls (e.g., sidewalls 602, 604) of the edible container 600.

[0096] In light of the teachings herein, edible food containers are provided. An edible food container may include container dividers installed within the container to define a main cavity for receiving a consumable product. The container dividers may also define secondary cavities for storing additional consumable or non-consumable products / articles. In some embodiments, such secondary cavities may be defined within container dividers defined or formed by inserts mounted or inserted into the edible food container. In other embodiments, the secondary cavities may be separated from the main cavity by walls or similar separating elements that divide the interior space of the edible food container into sub-cavities. In some embodiments, a handle may be attached to the edible food container via an end orifice and may be secured or held in place within or by one of the container dividers (e.g., inserts), or in a secondary cavity separated from the main cavity by the container dividers. The edible food container is arranged to open on one side to allow a user access to the consumable product contained within the main cavity.

[0097] The term “about” is intended to include the degree of error associated with measurements based on specific quantities of equipment available at the time of filing this application. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit this disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should further be understood that, when used in this specification, the term “comprising” specifies the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0098] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements therein without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, many modifications may be made to adapt particular situations or substances to the teachings of this disclosure without departing from the essential scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but rather this disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An edible food container, the edible food container comprising: The main body is defined by a first side wall panel, a second side wall panel, a third side wall panel, a first end wall panel, and a second end wall panel, which also define the internal volume. At least one container divider is disposed within the internal volume of the body, the at least one container divider being configured to divide the internal volume of the body into at least a primary cavity and a secondary cavity, wherein the at least one container divider is an insert configured to be installed within the internal volume of the body. as well as An opening member is attached to the first sidewall panel and is at least partially separable from the first sidewall panel, wherein the opening member forms part of the first sidewall panel before separation. The main cavity is at least partially defined by the inner surface of the first sidewall plate, the inner surface of the second sidewall plate, the inner surface of the third sidewall plate, and the surface of the at least one container divider. The secondary cavity is defined within the at least one container divider, and the opening member is configured to separate from the first sidewall panel to allow access to the main cavity.

2. The edible food container of claim 1, wherein the at least one container divider comprises a first insert disposed at a first end of the internal volume and defining a first-level cavity, and a second insert disposed at a second end of the internal volume and defining a second-level cavity within the second insert.

3. The edible food container of claim 2, wherein the first insert defines a first end of the main cavity, and the second insert defines a second end of the main cavity.

4. The edible food container according to claim 2, wherein the first insert and the second insert have different lengths.

5. The edible food container of claim 1, wherein the insert comprises a first side plate defining an end of the main cavity and a second side plate disposed adjacent to the first end plate.

6. The edible food container of claim 5, further comprising a first opening formed in the first end wall plate and a second opening formed in the second side plate of the at least one insert, wherein the first opening and the second opening are aligned to define a through-hole passing through the first end wall plate and the second side plate and entering the secondary cavity defined within the insert.

7. The edible container according to claim 6, wherein the edible container further comprises a handle extending through the through hole.

8. The edible food container of claim 7, wherein the handle comprises a handle base disposed within the secondary cavity.

9. The edible food container according to claim 1, wherein the cross-section of the edible food container is triangular.

10. The edible container of claim 1, wherein the edible container is triangular in shape and the insert is triangular in shape.

11. The edible container of claim 1, wherein the main cavity is defined to accommodate a plurality of consumable products.

12. The edible food container of claim 1, wherein the opening member comprises a tab.

13. The edible container of claim 1, wherein the opening member is defined as a portion of the first sidewall panel along the weakening line.

14. The edible food container of claim 13, wherein the weakening line is a Concora tear strip.

15. The edible food container of claim 13, wherein the weakening line is a perforation.

16. The edible container of claim 13, wherein the weakening line extends to the second sidewall panel, and the opening member is defined as a portion of the first sidewall panel and a portion of the second sidewall panel along the weakening line.

17. The edible food container of claim 1, wherein the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the third sidewall, the first endwall, and the second endwall define multiple portions of a single sheet of material.

18. The edible container of claim 1, wherein the first sidewall panel is attached to the second sidewall panel along the first joint, and the second sidewall panel is attached to the third sidewall panel along the second joint.

19. The edible container of claim 1, further comprising a closure plate, wherein the first sidewall plate is configured to be removably attached to the closure plate.

20. The edible container of claim 19, wherein the closure plate is attached to the third sidewall plate along the seam.

21. The edible food container of claim 19, wherein the closure plate includes at least one attachment mechanism for attaching the first sidewall plate to the closure plate.

22. The edible food container of claim 1, wherein the first end wall is formed by a portion of the first side wall and a portion of the second side wall.

23. The edible food container of claim 22, further comprising an attachment mechanism disposed between the portion of the first sidewall panel and the portion of the second sidewall panel to securely connect the two portions together.

24. The edible container of claim 1, wherein the size and shape of the main cavity are configured to receive four or more edible products having the same geometry as the edible container.

25. The edible food container according to claim 1, wherein the edible food container further comprises: A first weakening line is located on the first sidewall panel and defines a first opening member, which is at least partially separable from the first sidewall panel to expose the main cavity; as well as A second weakening line is located on the first sidewall and defines a second opening member, which is at least partially separable from the first sidewall to expose at least one of the at least one insert and the secondary cavity.

26. An edible food container, said edible food container comprising: The main body is defined by a first side wall panel, a second side wall panel, a third side wall panel, a first end wall panel, and a second end wall panel, which also define the internal volume. At least one container divider is disposed within the internal volume of the body, the at least one container divider being configured to divide the internal volume of the body into at least a primary cavity and a secondary cavity; as well as An opening member is attached to the first sidewall panel and is at least partially separable from the first sidewall panel, wherein the opening member forms part of the first sidewall panel before separation. The main cavity is at least partially defined by the inner surface of the first sidewall plate, the inner surface of the second sidewall plate, the inner surface of the third sidewall plate, and the first surface of the at least one container divider. The secondary cavity is defined by the second surface of the at least one container divider, the inner surface of the first sidewall plate, the inner surface of the second sidewall plate, the inner surface of the third sidewall plate, and the inner surface of the first endwall plate. The opening member is configured to separate from the first sidewall panel to allow access to the main cavity.

27. The edible food container of claim 26, wherein the at least one container divider comprises a first divider disposed at a first end of the internal volume and defining a first-level cavity, and a second divider disposed within the internal volume at a second end of the internal volume and defining a second-level cavity.

28. The edible container of claim 27, wherein the first partition defines a first end of the main cavity, and the second partition defines a second end of the main cavity.

29. The edible food container of claim 26, further comprising an opening formed in the first end wall plate and defining a through-hole extending through the first end wall plate into the secondary cavity defined by the at least one container separator.

30. The edible container of claim 26, wherein the at least one container divider is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the body.

31. The edible food container of claim 30, wherein the at least one container divider is attached to the inner surface by means of at least one of adhesive, bonding agent, tape, label or mechanical fastener.

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