TW201102318A - Multi-functional container - Google Patents

Abstract

A container for condiments includes a container portion having generally planar bottom, a generally parallel flange, a discharge spout, and a sidewall extending between the bottom and the flange. A generally planar cover portion is secured to the flange by an adhesive such that there exists a non-bonded region between the cover and the flange. At least one section of the flange in the non-bonded region is bent downwardly away from the cover portion to form therebetween a finger-access gap. The sidewall includes a front portion disposed below the spout and extending downwardly with respect thereto. The sidewall front portion is configured to prevent the spout from becoming displaced upwardly in response to the sidewall front portion being contacted by the rear portion of another container in a package of the containers.

Description

201102318 VI. Description of the Invention: TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to the packaging for seasonings. More particularly, the present invention relates to seasoning closures suitable for opening in at least two different ways. This application is also filed in the United States Application Serial No. - (Agency File No. 1 1525-0005 19) of the same invention entity. The application for the simultaneous application and the part of the application for the subject matter: Both claims to benefit from the application date of April 23, 2013. Fortunately, No. 61/202,968. ^ Case [Prior Art] ^The taste has been evolving for several years. It is not possible to sell seasonings in basic glass bottles and cans. The seasonings include, but are not limited to, including leek sauce, two seasoned sauces, sauces and the like. He basically encapsulates the later bottles and cans of capacity, and then includes the = made of synthetic plastic material. . The final packaging concept becomes a seasoning that is suitable for individual servings: in: the individual packages of the flavoring itself are subject to change. =;; empty cup, which can be filled with L-capacity seasoning dispenser from the large-capacity seasoning dispenser. It can be included (for example, small packets.:! Years, seasonings - straight to individual - to big 俨 ~ The stomach 'these sachets or sachets seal the seasoning between the sheets of the material of the body and the flat. The first number is provided for one or more weakened areas; the package is taken to obtain the seasonings contained therein. Stomach opening 147734.doc 201102318 It has also been known to have a seasoning package with a generally rectangular reservoir portion covered with a substantially flat sheet. See, for example, U.S. Patent 2,705,579. These seasoning packages have a cover material for the later stage. The tear angle and the angle of exposure provide a different way of obtaining the flavoring packaged therein. See, for example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2/3/183183, and No. 2002/0100760. Also known for use in packages for various products, the cutter portion has a generally frustoconical shape with a spout on one side. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 2,898,003, 帛3,660,960, and 4 863 〇 36. Typically, receptacles with this configuration have been used for relatively low viscosity products such as milk and milk fat. Also known as extrudable packages for products where the seal has at one end - And weakening the forming materials near the port to permit the acquisition of their contents. See, for example, U.S. Patent No. 4, No. 4,921,137, and WO 2007/126817. A liquid container of a mode is obtained. For example, one (four) allows (four) pressure to remove the product 'and another mode allows for impregnation to remove the product. See, for example, US Patent Application Publication No. 2006/0278562 ( For the sake of common ownership, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. It has been proposed to use different opening methods for products having different consistency. See, for example, k Patent No. 2, Xie, 57〇 No. Also, it has been disclosed to permit various types of containers to be obtained. See, for example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2/7/〇164〇45 Ϊ C } 147734.doc 201102318 There are many difficulties in the container. More specifically: == know that the container is available, so that it is not suitable for use in the vehicle during the period of use, when it is provided in the vehicle. The material in the product is Jin. 丨々 + + t plus u limit 疋. When it comes to the size of the ingredients in the individual servings, the health and safety of these seasonings become important to the stability of the season. Stability can be achieved by various factors, such as, for example, the permeability of the container material to oxygen. His disadvantages include a user inserting a strippable cover when trying to use a container-flange door. m Έ. , ' ^ The difficulty encountered in trying to peel off the cover = the joint relationship between the flanges makes it difficult to grasp the cover correctly. Participation <=Packing the seasoning container in a tightly packed relationship for good luck, but the configuration of the material H usually makes this difficult to achieve. [Description of the Invention] The purpose of the invention = the wording "flavor" should be interpreted broadly. 2 = a substance that enhances the taste of a larger food portion. Therefore, as used in the case, "flavoring" is not only intended to cover traditional seasonings such as squash, 22, mayonnaise, ginseng sauce and the like, but also includes, without limitation, such as sauces, coags, etc. food. (4) Jam 'Honey and the like The modified seasoning container according to the present invention comprises a cover portion and a container portion. The container portion preferably includes a - seasoning-reservoir of (four) a predetermined capacity. Typically, the predetermined capacity corresponds to 147734.doc 201102318 A consumer's consumption period of the meal - the amount of flavoring that can be used by a person. The reservoir having a face-to-container portion includes a generally flat bottom surface having a nominal size of . The bottom table

The surface k-stabilizes the surface to support the flavoring during the seasoning container by certain aspects of the consumer's use. _ I Width and Counting I... 'also has the relevance of the nominal visibility and the length of the material selected - The nominal depth is to provide a reservoir that is low, wide, and that prevents lateral tilting when a food item is inserted into the device. π The container portion preferably includes a flange that extends substantially continuously around the reservoir. The flange is generally flat, spaced apart from and parallel with the generally flat bottom surface. At the side of the device and at the location of the flange, a spout is provided. The cross-sectional area of the spout is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the opening at the upper edge of the receptacle. In this way, the ratio of the seasoning through the spout is Preferably, the container portion is made of a material having a first, stiffness, which is sufficient to achieve a seasoning through a sharpening ratio. The receptacle retains its shape even in the absence of a cover portion. Moreover, the first bending stiffness is sufficient to ensure that the flange retains its shape relative to the receptacle even in the case of a cover 4 knife. And Μ 1 The container portion for this purpose may be made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (ethylene), amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (ΑΡΕΤ). Oriented poly(p-phenylene terephthalate) Diacetate (ΟΡΕΤ), metalized poly(p-phenylene terephthalate) _τ·ρΕτ), polyethylene (ΡΕ), low density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low density polyethylene 147734.doc 201102318 (LLDPE), Metallocene linear low density polyethylene (mLLDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), metallocene polyethylene (mPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polypropylene (PP), metallized oriented polypropylene (mOPP), Polystyrene (PS), impact polystyrene (HIPS), foil, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyamide, nylon, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), biaxially oriented materials, 21 CFR Part The material of 177 and combinations thereof. Although the container portion may comprise a single layer of material, the portion of the container may also be fabricated from a plurality of layers joined, coextruded or otherwise formed into a cohesive structure, wherein One or more of the layers are selected from the group of materials set forth above. Regardless of the particular composition used for the cover portion, the cover portion is required to be food-safe for all surfaces of the receptacle. The thickness of the container portion is preferably from about 3 mils to In the range of 20 mils - 1 mil is 0.001 inches. Depending on the particular material and thickness selected, it may be desirable to further harden the bottom surface of the reservoir. This hardening can be performed by embossing a three-dimensional pattern onto the surface. The rigidity of the bottom surface is thereby increased in the bottom surface. If desired, a logo can also be used to provide the three-dimensional pattern. The cover portion is generally flat and preferably configured to have a circumference substantially perpendicular to the container portion One of the same circumferences. Moreover, the cover portion substantially covers the flange of the container portion. However, the cover portion is preferably made of a material having a second bending stiffness, wherein the cover portion has a lower bending stiffness than the The bending stiffness of the container portion. This difference in rigidity renders the cover portion more flexible and easier to separate from the container portion along the flange. The material for making the cover portion may be the same as the material used for the container portion or 147734.doc 201102318

different. Therefore, the material of the cover portion can be selected from the group consisting of: PET, ΑΡΕΤ, OPET, MET_PET, pE, LDpE LLDPE, mLLDPE, hdpe, mPE, EVA, pp, m〇pp, PS, HIPS, slab , EV〇H, polyamide, nylon, pvc, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. Usually, the thickness of the cover part will be about! The mil is in the range of about 5 mils. Although the cover portion may comprise a single layer of material, the cover portion may also be joined, coextruded or otherwise formed into a plurality of layers of a cohesive structure to make one of the layers. The plurality or more are selected from the group of materials set forth above. Regardless of the particular composition used for the lid portion, it is desirable that the lid portion be food-safe for all surfaces of the reservoir. To position the cover portion with the container portion in a flavor package, preferably between the cover portion and the container portion (in the flange region and surrounding the top edge of the receptacle) Adhesive. The binder is preferably a food grade binder and may be cured in a conventional manner (for example, thermally, electromagnetically) or cured over time. Preferably, the adhesive is separated from the body and/or the body portion is formed into a rigid body. Applying heat and pressure can be used to cause the adhesive to engage the cover portion and/or the container portion. Alternatively, the binder can be applied around the reservoir of the container portion in a separate step. Preferably, the adhesive is applied such that the adhesive defines a non-engagement region aligned with the spout, but the adhesive otherwise surrounds the spout. If desired, pressure can be applied to ensure that the adhesive engages the cover portion and the container portion to define a seal defined by the reservoir and the cover portion. Moreover, the adhesive is applied such that the cover portion and the container portion

There is a non-joining area between the flanges of C 147734.doc 201102318 that is generally aligned with the spout. Preferably, the non-engagement region is positioned opposite the spout and at the periphery of the container assembly. The non-engagement region is operable to define a lift tab at an edge of one of the cover portions. The lifting tab is graspable such that it can be pulled away from the flange of the container portion to expose the reservoir and its contents. Moreover, the adhesive is applied such that a stripping initiation region, such as a generally angular region, partially defines an edge of the non-engagement region. The stripping initiation zone is sprayed when the lid portion is pulled from the container portion by the sheet before the lid portion is engaged with the full linear extent of the adhesive extending from one side of the reservoir to the other side. For the separation between the cover portion of the assembled package and the container portion, the resistance is reduced. For example, the required opening force can be in the range of 15 pieces. Depending on the desired opening scheme, the non-engagement region and the stripping initiator can be aligned with the nozzle or on the opposite side of the reservoir. Regardless of the position, the container is exposed when the lid portion is peeled off from the container portion so that it can be used to impregnate the food item into the seasoning. Preferably, wherein at least one of the flanges in the non-engagement region is bent downwardly from the cover portion to form a finger therebetween for facilitating manual contact of the cover portion to approach the gap. To access the spout, a weakened zone is preferably positioned to traverse the spout to provide a weakened zone by mechanically cutting the fracture near the spout. The weakened zone can be borrowed across the spout. Another option is to select the system. The weakened zone can be provided by laser-cutting the cover portion 147734.doc 201102318 or the container portion or both. The end of the assembled container can then be broken along the 弱 weakened zone, 'M exposing the spout. Then, by pressing the assembled container, the seasoning is released via the spout in a controlled manner. In the warp-knit package, the adhesive preferably has sufficient strength to allow the container to withstand a force of 50 or more, and to fly a greater external force and preferably to withstand 70. When it is broken or larger, it will not swell. If desired, the container assembly can be adapted to be attached to the side wall of a cardboard container. For this purpose, a crack can be provided in the container and the pair of slits extend through both the lid portion and the container portion, wherein the slits are symmetrically disposed and cooperate to define a pair of ears. The ear can be bent out of the plane of the flange to define an angled (when viewed from the side) hook. The elasticity of the material used for the illegal portion and the container portion t Μ 丨 协作 cooperates to squeeze one of the edges of the cardboard container. In order to advance the step between the 5 Hai ear and an associated cardboard valley, the surface of each bucket can be suitably treated. For example, a bonded coating or a roughened surface may be provided for this purpose. It is to be expected that either or both of the lid portion and the container portion ^, ^1 can include an oxygen control barrier or an oxygen scavenging layer. The barrier layer can help reduce or eliminate the ambiguity in the container assembly and the container portion, either or both. The opacity enhances the production of the packaged product when it is exposed to light at any time. 147734.doc 201102318 and the material of the container portion are preferably selected such that the packaged seasoning will have a shelf life of at least about 6 months. One technique for assessing shelf life involves the use of a colorimeter that operates in a color space. The shelf life can be assessed by monitoring the degradation of the color component of the packaged product based on measurements in the color space. For example, the lifetime of the fault can be determined by requiring that the ratio during the specified period and/or the ratio be not reduced by more than a specified amount (eg, less than a period of six months). Preferably, At least one section of the flange in the non-engagement region between the cover and the flange is offset downwardly away from the cover portion to define a finger therebetween for facilitating manual access of the cover portion. The side wall preferably includes a front portion disposed at a position below the spout that is offset from one of the discharge ends of the spout. An upper portion of the front portion of the side wall extends downwardly relative to the spout and is configured to prevent When the plurality of containers are assembled in a package, the spout is displaced upwardly in response to partial contact of the upper portion of the front portion of the side wall with the flange of the other container. Preferably, by the front portion of the side wall The upper section is oriented substantially perpendicular to the plane of the flange. Thus, a plurality of containers can be placed in a partially overlapping relationship in a package or agricultural container, wherein the spray is π aligned, and the container is convex One of the back ends Touching an upper section of the front side of the side wall of the container without causing the nozzle adjacent to the container to be significantly displaced upwardly. [Embodiment] Turning now to Figure 1, one of the seasoning containers 2 according to the present invention is first The examples are suitable for sale as one of the portions of the seasoning and are sent to a consumer 147734.doc -12- 201102318. The seasoning container 20 is comprised of a container or cup portion 22 (see Figure 2) and a lid or a cover. A portion 24 (see Fig. 1) is formed, the container or cup portion and the lid or cover portion being sealed together along a flange 26 by an adhesive. The lid portion 24 is preferably selected from the group consisting of the following materials. One of the group materials: polyethylene terephthalate (PET), amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET), oriented polyethylene terephthalate (OPET), Polyethylene (PE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), metallocene linear low density polyethylene (ml^DPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), metallocene polyethylene (mPE) ), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polypropylene (PP), impact resistant polystyrene (HIPS) Foil, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyamide, nylon, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and combinations thereof. In the case of a foil, the foil may be an aluminum foil or other metal foil. Typically, the thickness of the cover portion 24 will range from about 1 mil to about 5 mils. More preferably, the cover portion 24 can have a thickness in the range of from about 1 mil to about 3 mils. The thickness of the lid portion 24 is selected to be more flexible than the cup portion to have sufficient stretch integrity against the adhesion of the adhesive from the cup portion, and is grippable but less smooth. One surface feature. The cover portion 24 preferably has a perimeter profile that generally corresponds to the perimeter of the flange 26. Although the cover portion 24 can comprise a single layer of selected material, the cover portion 24 can also be joined, coextruded Or otherwise formed into a plurality of layers of a cohesive structure, wherein one or more of the layers are selected from the group of materials set forth above. Regardless of the particular composition used for the lid portion 24, all surface surfaces of the lid portion 24 facing the packaged seasoning are required: 1 147734.doc -13- 201102318 Food safe. If the seasoning to be encapsulated undergoes oxygen degradation over time, the lid portion 24 may include an oxygen control layer or an oxygen scavenging layer in its structure. One suitable material for the oxygen control layer is EVOH, which can be used not only as an oxygen barrier but also as a moisture barrier. Depending on the seasoning, the material from which the lid portion 24 is made may be transparent, translucent or opaque. Moreover, the material can be colored if desired. While the combination of acceptable material combinations for the lid portion 24 is extensive, the table below identifies certain combinations known to be useful for the lid base. Table 1 - Cover Base Structure

PET/Foil/LDPE-based sealant PET/Foil/EVA-based sealant PET/LDPE-based sealant OPET/PE/Foil/LDPE/mLLDPE OPET/PE/Foil/ The PE/mLLDPE metallocene PE EVA PET/MET-PE/EVA-based sealant cup portion 22 (see Figure 2) includes a reservoir 30 that extends away from the flange 26 and includes a generally flat bottom surface 32. The bottom surface 32 can be generally rectangular. Additionally, the reservoir 30 includes a side wall 36 extending between the bottom surface 32 and the flange 26. The flange 26 extends generally radially from the edge 40 (see Figure 2) and defines a substantial exposure prior to application of the cover portion 24. Area. Additionally, one side of the reservoir may include a generally rectangular or generally trapezoidal surface 34 that is inclined relative to the generally flat flange 26 and bottom surface 32. A spout 38 is provided on one side of the reservoir 30 147734.doc • 14-201102318. Preferably, the cup portion 22 is designed to be symmetrical about a longitudinal plane extending perpendicular to the plane of Figure 5 and generally coincident with the line 9-9. When the cover portion 24 is in place, the symmetry of the cup portion 22 coupled to the inclined surface 34 and the cover portion 24 forms a funnel or tapered cross-sectional area at the side of the reservoir such that the funnel and spout 38 Connected. Therefore, the spout Μ exhibits a much smaller area than the area exposed at the top edge of the treasury 34 (see Figure 4). The cup portion 22 (see Fig. 3) is preferably made of a material that is more rigid than the base material from which the lid portion is made. Therefore, the bending rigidity of the cup portion 22 exceeds the bending rigidity of the lid portion 24. The poor rigidity of the cover makes it easier to deform the cover portion for removal and opening of the assembled container. Although the cup portion 22 is harder than the lid portion, the cup portion 22 is sufficiently flexible to be scratched by the pressure of the hand pressure (i.e., the pressure exerted by the fingers of the unassisted human hand). song. However, the cup portion 22 is sufficiently rigid that it does not deform or flex in the absence of external force. Under their constraint and without the cover portion 24, the cup portion 22 can be supported by the bottom surface to provide a sufficiently rigid container to hold a seasoning without spilling. In this connection, the generally flat flange 26 extending outwardly from the circumference of the reservoir also serves to harden the reservoir region of the cup portion 22. In some applications, it may be desirable to have a bottom surface 3 2 with increased rigidity (see Figure 4). This increased rigidity can be achieved by providing an embossed feature 44 in the bottom surface 32. This embossing feature can also extend to the inclined surface 34 if desired. In some applications, the embossing feature may include a manufacturer logo. This increased stiffness is due to the depth of the embossed feature 44 relative to the plane of the bottom surface [s] 147734.doc 15 201102318 32. In general, the material from which the cup portion 22 is made may be selected from the same group of materials that can be used for the lid portion 24, ie, a group consisting of: pET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, HDPE 'mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, Pvc, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177 and combinations thereof. In the case of using a foil, the foil may be an I-lu foil or other metal foil. Typically, the thickness of the cup portion 22 will range from about 3 mils to about 20 mils. More preferably, the cup portion 22 can have a thickness in the range of from about 8 mils to about 12 mils. The thickness of the cup portion 22 is selected to be less flexible than the lid portion 24 so that the lid portion 24 can be pulled away from the cup portion 22 against the adhesion of the adhesive. As with cover portion 24, combinations of certain materials for cup portion 22 have been found to be particularly suitable, as set forth in the table below. Table 2 - Material combination of suitable cup parts PVC / adhesive layer / sealant film ΑΡΕΊ 7 adhesive layer / sealant film APET7 sealant film _PP / adhesive layer / sealant film _HIPS_ _APET / EVOH_

_APET/PE/EVOH/PE _APET/HDPE/EVOH/LDPE_ APET/Nylon/APET APET/Nylon/EVOH PS/EVA/EVOH/EVA/Sealant 147734.doc -16- 201102318 Adjusted Untouched 20 The reservoir is preferably sized to contain a suitable individual wound seasoning, for example about one nominal volume. While larger and smaller nickname volumes are also within the scope of the present invention, the nominal volume will generally correspond to the amount of particular flavor desired by a typical individual. As seen in Figure 3, the reservoir portion of the package has one of: a maximum distance corresponding to the maximum distance between opposing sidewalls extending at a location of the edge 4〇 and transverse to a plane of symmetry between opposing sidewalls. Width, a nominal length of the maximum length between the side walls of the reservoir at the edge 4〇 and measured along the plane of symmetry, also measured in the plane of symmetry but extending from the bottom surface 32 to The nickname depth of the flange 26 (see Figure 4). These nominal dimensions define the nominal volumetric capacity of the reservoir portion. Another important feature of cup portion 22 is the prevention of lateral stability of tipping. In addition, these nominal dimensions can be used to establish rules that provide adequate tipping stability. More specifically, the ratio of the nominal height to the nominal width is preferably less than about 0.5, and more preferably less than about 〇45. Additionally, the ratio of the nominal height to the nominal length is preferably less than about 0.3, and more preferably less than about 0.26. ^ When the receptacle of the cup portion 22 has a nominal size within such ranges, the reservoir is sufficiently stable to The reservoir is not tipped when a food item is immersed in the seasoning contained therein. The lid portion 24 and the cup portion 22 are sealed together using a food grade adhesive to define a volume that is sealed from the environment. One technique for achieving this seal includes a heat sealable layer on the inside of the lid portion 24 and on the inside of the cup portion 22. After the application of heat to the flange 26 and the application of pressure to the adjacent surfaces, the adjacent surfaces are joined together to form a suitable seal around the periphery of the edge 4 of the reservoir [S] 147734.doc -17-201102318. Alternatively-selection, a suitable food grade adhesive compatible with the material of the container can be used. The adhesive is preferably applied to surround the edge 40 of the reservoir (see Figure 3), but not in contact with the edge 4 - i.e., there is a gap between the adhesive and the edge 4G and the adhesive (4) is It does not cover the spout 38 K. The seasoning container is capable of withstanding an applied external force of at least about 50 pounds without bursting or breaking through the seal. More preferably, an applied external force of about 70 pounds will not cause the seal to swell. The adhesive preferably extends to the peripheral edge 5〇 of the flange 26, but provides a non-engagement region 52 at one side of the reservoir and a non-engagement region 52 along the peripheral edge 50 of the flange along the flange 26. Extending inwardly a distance sufficient to allow the tab portion 24 to be unbonded to the flange portion of the tab portion (Fig. 5) is sufficiently large to be graspable between the fingers. For the pull tab M, about 忖 $英忖 or more - the distance is grippable. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that it is difficult to attempt to peel a cover portion from the flange 26 (see Figure 3) due to the width of the seal. However, it has been found to include a portion of the edge that is aligned with the plane of symmetry and defines the non-joining region 52 - a generally angular feature for a stripping initiator - the stripping initiator is reduced from the flange 26 External force is required to peel off the cover portion. Including at the edge of the non-joining region - the stripping of the starting member in a tangible form enhances the ease with which the lid portion is removed from the container. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing discussion that the flange 26 of the portion 22 can be pulled away from the lid portion 24, thereby exposing the reservoir and its two cups. This step will cause the container to be immersed in the seasoning for the food item. Female preparation. However, a different opening scheme can also be used for the container of the present invention. More specifically, the container may have a weakened area near the spout 38 for the purpose of opening the spout π, 147734.doc -18·201102318, instead of removing the cover portion 24. The weakened region may, for example, include a pair of aligned slits 6〇, 62 near the spout 38. The cracks 60, 62 are aligned with each other and across the spray. The slit 6 〇 62 can extend through the thickness of both the cover portion 24 and the cup portion 22. With this configuration, the distal end of the container 20 can be bent to break the material of the container and expose one of the passages through the spout 38 into the reservoir. At that time, the application of pressure to the reservoir will cause the seasoning to be discharged via the spout 38 in a controlled manner and in a defined manner. The aligned cracks 6, 〇, 62 can be applied to the container before, during or after assembly of the flavoring material (IV). However, an effective mechanical means of forming an alignment crack is to form the cracks 6, 62 62 while applying the cover portion 24 to the cup portion to be adhesively joined to the cup portion 22. Alternatively, a laser scribing process can be employed to weaken the container around the mouth 38 such that one end of the container can be broken or twisted to expose the end of the spout channel. The material selected for the lid portion 24, the cup portion 22 and the binder is preferably selected such that the seasoning has - a desired shelf life of 4, such as a savory sauce - in the case of seasonings - one of at least six months expected Storage life. For the seasoning of Rugao Sauce, the shelf life can be evaluated by the change in the color characteristics of the seasoning. Therefore, the test of shelf life can be performed using colorimetric analysis. The K color space and color space use three coordinates to define a particular color. For example, in the wide "·color space" coordinates are wide, 〆 and define the three-dimensional color space. The wide component measures the brightness and is specifically related to the perception of the human eye. The r value corresponds to the pure black and corresponds to Pure white! 〇(). α• coordinate measurement in red/magenta and green color position, Yi·中备/古枝-^ 匕直八宁Negative value means not green, and positive indicator Red 147734.doc -19· 201102318 Color 4. The component measures the color position between yellow and blue, where the negative value means not blue' and the positive value indicates yellow. Therefore, I., ,, and &;• or [, the value of the alpha component and its value to evaluate the color of the pan-you sauce, the change of the door to the purpose of the storage of life analysis, has been found in the brightness component B. or L is provided to be related to the storage life One of the reliable parameters. More specifically, as long as the value of the C component remains within about 1 〇 of its initial value during the storage life, the storage life requirement is met. In addition, the ratio, /6* or 4: indicates Product degradation. Therefore, in some examples, when L·(or respect and af (or ratio) Satisfactory storage life is achieved when the rate is maintained within approximately 1% of its initial value. Other flavors that change color over time may also use one or more of the 'color space components' The storage life is evaluated in a colorimetric manner. An alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in Figure 7. In this configuration, in contrast to the stepwise increasing resistance of the first embodiment, the % of the starting part is peeled off, and the adjacent sealing portion The structure is configured such that the stripping initiator fused to a seal provides a progressively increasing resistance. This configuration is characterized by an angularly tapered portion of the seal that terminates at the stripping initiator 56'. Yet another embodiment of the invention includes a stripping initiator structure (see Figure 8) in the adhesive engagement between the lid portion 24 and the cup portion. Thus, the configuration of the pro-J is provided in addition to the starting members 64, 66. At the corresponding corner of the adhesive seal, with this configuration, the cover portion 24 can be peeled off from either corner by one of the external forces required to initiate the peeling. For the seasoning container 2, the cup is divided into 22 Exposure to a dispensing mechanism. The volume of seasoning 7〇 (see Figure 9) is placed 147734.doc 201102318 in stocking n +. The measured volume supplied is less than the actual volume of the reservoir so that there is some headspace above the seasoning. After the adhesive is applied to the flange 26, the lid portion 24 is positioned in an overlying relationship with the cup portion and is intended to be sealed to the cup portion. The resulting structure includes the engagement lid portion 24 bonded to one of the cup portions 22. Agent 72 (see Figure 10). In another embodiment of the seasoning container 20 (see Figure 7), the non-joining region 54 can be enlarged in terms of the width in the direction of the plane of symmetry. In addition to the initial member 56, and associated structure, the embodiment of the present invention has the same features and features as the embodiment set forth above in connection with Figures j through 6. Therefore, their common features will not be repeated here. The stripping initiator 561 of this embodiment, which extends further into the region 54 than in the first embodiment, has a substantially uniform width around the edge of the reservoir. Here, the stripping starter 56 is shaped as a substantially chevron, a caret, or a wave bracket. Moreover, the stripping of the starting piece % is positioned to be substantially aligned with the longitudinal direction of the spout 38 but is located opposite the spout and the spout by the configuration, the alternative structures for opening the package are separated from each other, In order for the user or the consumer to make a conscious decision to open the seasoning container for a pressing application by breaking or tearing the spout 38, or to peel off the lid portion 24 so that the container 2 can be used In a dipping application. In a further embodiment (see Figure 8), the flavoring container 2 has a different position and configuration for the stripping initiator, but this is otherwise done by the discussion above in connection with Figures 1 to 6. Explain comprehensively, this discussion will not be repeated here. In this further embodiment, 'provide-to-peel starter [S] 147734.doc • 21 - 201102318 64, 66, and each stripping initiator 64, 66 is positioned at a corner with the reservoir One of the substantially aligned adhesive seals 70 corresponds to the corner. It is recognized that some consumers may consider it easier or more intuitive to peel off the cover portion 24 from a corner, and the angular position of the stripping of the starting members 64, 66 facilitates the stripping. As shown, since the stripping initiators 64, 66 are symmetric about the plane of symmetry of the flavoring container, the consumer or user can optionally select either corner to initiate the stripping process. It is also within the scope of the invention to use only one stripping initiator and the stripping of the starting member at the corner of the plane of symmetry of the flavoring container. This one may look like the embodiment of Figure 8, but only one of the stripping initiators 64 is present. For this embodiment, a direction can be provided on the outer surface of the cover portion 24 to focus the consumer's attention on the appropriate angle for stripping initiation. Alternatively - the selection system can trim the cup portion 22 and the lid portion 24 closer to the bond line at the corners so that one piece protrudes from the other corner and the stripping starter so that the stripping start A stripping opening must occur at the part, whether the stripping of the stripping element is centered or disposed at the other corner of the container. Here again, the characteristics of the __flavor container are on

In the case of obtaining the π-weight (see Figure 12), also, orientation, and . It is desirable to peel off the starting piece from the flange, through 147734.doc -22- 201102318, and to remove the piece 54 away from the upper edge of the Benin so that a large amount (or all) can be exposed as desired. The reservoir. Yet another embodiment of the seasoning Guyi 20 (see Figure 13) has a different location for the stripping initiator 84. The features not specifically set forth in this seasoning container are fully illustrated in conjunction with Figures 1 through 6' and will not be repeated here. In this configuration, the stripping initiator 84 is aligned with the spout 38 and positioned such that the spout 38 is between the stripping initiator 84 and the receptacle of the cup portion 22 (see Figure 14). Here, the flange % of the cup portion 22 includes a tongue 8 〇 which may be generally rectangular, symmetrically disposed about the spout 38, and extending beyond the spout. The stripping initiation member 84 can have a feature that is generally angular or generally pointed away from the spout 38 and outwardly of the reservoir but generally aligned with the spout 38 and the reservoir. Preferably, the tongue 80 extends beyond the strip. In addition to the starting piece 8 4 〇 5 inches or more distance. The lid portion 24 (see Fig. 13) also includes a tongue 82 that is adapted, sized, and configured to conform to the tongue portion 8 of the cup portion and to the tongue portion 80 of the cup portion. To open the seasoning container 2, the tongue 82 of the lid portion 22 is grasped (see Figure I4) and the tongue 82 is peeled from the tongue 8 of the cup portion 22, for example, in the direction of arrow 86. . After the separation is initiated at the stripping starter 84, the tongue 82 of the lid portion 22 exposes the end of the spout 38. At this point, the user can squeeze the flavoring container 20' to cause the flavoring to be forced out through the spout 38 in a controlled and easily oriented manner. The lid portion 24 can be peeled further away from the tongue 80 of the cup portion 22 to expose some or all of the receptacle and the seasoning 70' therein rather than stopping when the spout is exposed. Thus, container 20 can provide a dip container for a food item. Those skilled in the art should be aware that do not 147734.doc -23- 201102318 to open the spout or open the receptacle. If desired, the consumer can first open the spout and distribute some of the flavoring therethrough and then open the lid portion to warm the reservoir to use some of the flavoring by dipping. Moreover, the cover portion can be partially opened or completely removed if desired. Another embodiment of the flavoring container 20 (see Figure 16) can have a spout 38 at one end, wherein the graspable tongue extends beyond the spout 38 in a generally triangular configuration. The features not specifically set forth in this seasoning container are fully illustrated in conjunction with Figures 1 through 6, and will not be repeated here. This embodiment also includes a large pentagonal receptacle 9 〇 with the sides abutting at an obtuse angle. One end of the benefit has a generally straight edge 91 extending substantially perpendicular to the plane of symmetry of the container 2'' and having a length corresponding to one of the maximum widths of the container 2''. The container also includes side edges 93, 95 extending from corresponding ends of the linear edges 91 to corresponding corners of the container - the symmetrically disposed slits 92, 94 extend from the corresponding side edges 93, 95 toward the straight edge 91 but are not aligned The edges" intersect. The slits 92, 94 may be straight or curved as desired, but the closed ends of each of the slits 92, 94 are spaced apart from the straight edge 91 and the two side edges μ, %. With the configuration, the crack 92, 94 and side edges 93, 95 cooperate to define a pair of symmetrically disposed ears 96, 98. At the time of manufacture, ear %, 98 are located in the plane of flange 26 (see Figure 17). The seasoning container 2 of this embodiment provides an additional convenient feature (see Figure 18). The ears 96, 98 can be pushed out of the flange in a plane such that one of the upper edges of a package 100 can be received in the ear. Between the objects 96, 98 and the flange 26. In this form, the seasoning pack 20 can be dispensed by means of the package raft (10) where appropriate. In any of the other embodiments, the seasoning container 汕I47734.doc • 24 · 201102318 can be grouped as described above (4). w, #针料用使用开转转转看 Figure 19), the cooperation between the ears 96, 98 and the side of the package 1〇〇 will support the seasoning capacity (4) in the "style position, money can be easily obtained seasonings If the surface of each of the ears 96, 98 can be treated to enhance the friction of the disk-package (10), for example, the surface of the ear, %, % can be rough relative to other surfaces of the container 20. Or a low-viscosity adhesive may be applied to at least a portion thereof. The shape of the receptacle in the cup portion may be substantially pentagonal as depicted in the embodiments set forth above, but may have other desirable shapes. For example, 'substantially rectangular, generally square' generally triangular, generally polygonal, rectangular, generally elliptical), and other shapes for the receptacle are within the scope of the present invention. For example, t, seasoning container 2G Alternatively, the embodiment may include a generally cylindrical receptacle 110 (see Fig. 4A). The features of the flavoring container are fully illustrated in conjunction with Fig. 6, and will not be repeated here. Various types shown and described in the present invention As seen in the example, the flange 26 surrounding the reservoir may follow the shape of the upper edge of the receptacle, or may have a larger area. In Figure 21, for example, the flange % is generally rectangular, thus providing It strips the plurality of locations of the lid portion, some locations near the spout, and some locations near the reservoir. To make a container in accordance with the present invention, the material for the cup portion is typically provided in the form of a roll. The reel is unwound as a substantially continuous sheet into a forming apparatus in which a plurality of reservoirs are formed. Typically, the receptacles may be in the form of one of two to about twelve or more reservoirs. [S3 147734.doc -25-201102318, whereby a sheet having a reservoir in the form of a transverse straight line and a longitudinally extending line extending in the longitudinal direction of the unwrapped sheet of the roll is formed. The reservoir from which the sheet has been formed then travels to the filling device. In the filling device, the desired seasoning is placed in the receptacle via a metering device for controlling the amount and volume of the flavoring for each reservoir. Usually Each of the longitudinal columns of the sheet towel has a filling head. Moreover, in each longitudinal direction, the filling heads can supply the same seasoning. However, if desired, the adjacent filling head can deliver different flavorings. In order to fill different reservoirs in the adjacent longitudinal columns of the sheet, this is also within the scope of the invention. Next, a gas charge compatible with the product and contributing to retarding product degradation Injecting the thin p of the filled receptacle 1 at a point in the cover portion, the second sheet of material is unrolled and travels to an overlying relationship with the reservoir sheet, wherein the second sheet of material is associated with the receptacle Every _ person is sealed in place. After '5 hai roughly continuous film φ Xi Ling female hair ·

Only find the 5 hai and other filled and covered reservoirs in the moon; I go to a cutting machine, where each mouse is far from the piano, and the individual containers are cut after the individual containers are cut. Accumulation, packaging, pallet shipping, storage and shipping of the slings of +1 ^ °. The container 2 is shown in Figs. 28 to 40 - a seventh preferred embodiment. In the embodiment, the flange 26 and the right 5, the _, the 乂, and preferably the two (which are not connected, the area 52 are spaced apart) are offset downwardly by the portion 26a, § is 1 丨Knife 26a 26b (see Figure 34). Each of the partial q-port P points 20a, 26b is downwardly offset from the cover by a distance of 3 fingers to a gap 丨2〇, #主4t. The close proximity of the gap allows a user to easily grasp and peel the cover portion 24 by hand 147734.doc -26 - 201102318. Preferably, the finger access gaps 120 are disposed at opposite ends of the non-engagement region 52, but may be located in the middle of their ends if desired. Each offset Λβ八κ is shifted. The lower edge of one of the split points 26a, 26b is bent rearward by about - right angle to form a horizontal lip 27 to prevent the gap 12G from being closed in the case where the offset portion is pressed toward the bottom side of the flange 26. The seventh embodiment shown in Figures 28 to 4B - an additional advantageous feature relates to the configuration of the containment side wall 36, the container side wall facilitating a plurality of contents in, for example, a carton or other sling A dense package in the device. On the other hand, the container 2 is densely packed and transported in close proximity to each other so that the flanges of the adjacent containers overlap each other, as shown in Figs. 37 to 4 . As can be seen in these figures, the first and second container cores and birds are arranged such that the cornices are aligned in the longitudinal direction Z. The mouth of the first container (4) is overlaid with the second part of the second benefit 2 0 b. The additional second and fourth containers 2〇c and 20d are also arranged such that their nozzles are longitudinally aligned. The third and fourth containers are also respectively disposed in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal direction, and the second and fourth containers (the third and fourth containers (10), the side portions of the flanges and the first and the first The side of the valley is configured in an overlapping relationship. In order to have the tops of the containers of all assembled containers (i.e., the shroud flanges 26) in a substantially parallel plane for compact disposal, the portion 36a of the H-side (4) is configured to prevent the respective spouts 38 from responding to the front side of the side walls. The portion is longitudinally displaced or cammed preferably after partial contact with the longitudinally adjacent container, and the upper portion of the sidewall front portion 36a is configured to be oriented relative to the respective flange 38 in a direction generally perpendicular to the plane of the four edges The lower extension, as shown in Figure 40. The result 'When the container is split-formed into a package S] 147734.doc -27- 201102318 after the second container 20b partially contacts the upper section, the nozzle 38 of the first container 2〇a will not be as The upper section may alternatively be displaced upwardly when tilted in a downward/backward direction relative to the flange 26. Thus, by being disposed substantially perpendicular to the plane of the flange 26, the upper section of the sidewall front portion 36a will not respond to contact with the rear portion of the other container such that the spout 38 is displaced upwardly to any significant extent. He ensures that the containers can be tightly assembled together in a heavy relationship with the tops of the containers being arranged in substantially parallel planes. An alternative to preventing the spout from being displaced upwards involves tilting the upper portion of the side wall front portion 36A in a downward/backward direction relative to the flange, but preferably by orienting the upper portion substantially perpendicular to the flange plane To achieve this result. As can be seen, for example, in Figures 28-38, the seal between the container lid and the bottom portion of the container can be positioned inwardly from the peripheral edge of the flange. This configuration can be desirable to provide additional tolerances for cutting the finished container from the sheet material used to form the containers and the covers. The lid portion 24 and container portion 22 according to the embodiment of Figures 28-40 can be made of the same materials as previously described herein, and each can be made of one material that is transparent, translucent, or opaque depending on the flavoring being stored. If desired, the material can also be colored. The generally flat bottom portion 32 of the container portion 22 can include an embossed portion 22 to increase the bending stiffness of the flat bottom portion, as shown in Figures 2-9. The eighth embodiment shown in Fig. 41 shows that the side wall portion 36a can be inclined substantially in the longitudinal direction Z with respect to the flange plane such that an acute angle is defined between the plane of the front portion 36a and the plane of the flange. For example, 147734.doc -28 - 201102318 configuration may be desirable in applications where a safer shape or other neighbors are desired.之": To: Go to Figure 29 ‘Useable-Laser-Line 1 is applied to the time 盍 or Μ bottom. For many materials, the scribe line can be applied mechanically by laser, and/or by any other suitable means. In some applications in which tantalum is used as a material, mechanical folding or scoring is not preferred because the crucible tends to be brittle and may unintentionally break, and because the fine material is not flat in the spray zone. The laser scribing line 11G can be applied to the depth of the crucible material from about 40% to about 60% of the thickness of the crucible material. Preferably, the depth of the scribe line no is about 5% of the depth of the material. Suitable equipment for making the scribe line 110 includes a Vide(R) Jet 332(R) laser scribing system that operates at one of the powers ranging from about 8% to about 1%. The VldeoJet 332 is a 30 watt system. . Preferably, the marking speed is in the range of from about 90 to about 225 mm/sec. Vide〇Jet 332〇 is available from Vide〇jet Techn〇i〇gies ud in Huntington, PE29 6XX, Cambridgeshire, England. The seal 112 between the cover and the bottom of the container can be patterned as shown in Figures i through 33, or not patterned, as illustrated in Figures 37-38. Graphicalization can be intentionally applied. Patterning can be caused by pressing the surface of the container together by means of a patterned surface on the dust casting mold. Alternatively, the die casting mold can be smoothed so that no patterning occurs. In some applications, it has been observed that the separation resistance between the top of the container or the lid and the bottom of the container increases near the spout. The resistance is similar to the result of increasing the width of the seal across the spout in the area 114 of the container (see Figure 29).彼增 147734.doc , 29_ 201102318 The resistance can be modified, reduced or even eliminated by modifying the characteristics of the sealed mold near the spout. For example, the 'sealing mold can be shaped to provide a gradient seal pressure that extends laterally away from the longitudinal direction z of the container." The adhesion of the seal will increase adjacent to the spout area itself and will increase with distance from the spout. It does not become too strong. For certain uses of the container according to the invention, it may be desirable to deploy a plurality of containers that are coupled so as to be separable, for example by perforation or some other frangible connection or attachment. For this purpose, the containers may be laterally coupled to each other so as to be separable from each other without breaking the container. Such assemblies of the plurality of containers may comprise two, three, five or more containers in a strip configuration In addition, two such strip configurations can be joined along the time or edge to provide a plurality of generally parallel strips in the container assembly. If desired, hooks, eyes or other mounting devices can be provided. Attached to the container assembly to further enhance product display. Although the containers described herein are suitable for encapsulating seasonings, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the container has numerous other potential uses and By way of example and not limitation, a container according to the present invention may be used in the manufacture of dairy products, soups, pharmaceuticals, paints, powders, liquids, chrysanthemums, and any other possible (four) products having both metered and unmeasured yields. Or material. In other words, renewed

° state can be used for any edible material C material · a drug, a coating, a powder 2 can be a fairy product or material can be selected from the following groups: one or two, - soup, - sauce, _ milk The product, a liquid m: the container can also be used in a combination of a product selected from the group consisting of liquid, a particulate matter 147734.doc • 30-201102318. Similarly, those skilled in the art will further appreciate that the container can be scaled up or down as needed to provide a suitable volumetric capacity. The container can be made using a variety of manufacturing techniques. For example, the container portion can be made using a deep drawing process, vacuum forming, or the like. Other useful manufacturing processes can provide container walls having wrinkled, wavy, corrugated, ribbed, and/or the like. These wall features may extend in the longitudinal direction or extend transversely therewith, as may be desired. Some applications may also include a recloseable end for the spout and/or a valve configuration for the spout. Also included is a group of materials selected for use in the container of the present invention, which may be selected from the group consisting of freely recyclable materials, and/or a group of optional freely sustainable materials. The word "about" is used in conjunction with the numerical values throughout the specification to avoid the mathematical precision of the numerical values. Therefore, when the wording "about", the combined-digital value or the value of the range is used, it is intended to interpret the wording "about" as including the tolerance of 1%% of the stated numerical value. For similar effects, the terms "general" and "substantial" are used throughout this specification in conjunction with various geometric terms, terms, and/or phrases. The terms "substantially" and "substantially" in this context are intended to avoid strict geometric definitions to encompass structures that are close to such geometric definitions and include features that do not accurately conform to related terms and/or phrases. Moreover, the explanation of the invention is expressly intended to be in all aspects of this description. Therefore, the summary of the invention, the description of the invention, and the like are not intended to be limiting, but are intended to be a 147734.doc •31· 201102318 It is now clear to those skilled in the art that this specification describes a new, useful and non-obvious seasoning container. Further, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; </ RTI> <RTIgt; All such modifications, changes, substitutions and equivalents are intended to be included within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the <RTIgt; 1 is a perspective view of one of the seasoning containers; FIG. 2 is a reverse perspective view of one of the seasoning containers with the bottom surface on the top; FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of one of the seasoning containers; Figure 1 is a top plan view of one of the seasoning containers; Figure 6 is an end elevational view of the seasoning container; Figure 7 is a second of the seasoning container Figure 8 is a top plan view of a third embodiment of the seasoning container; Figure 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of Figure 5; Figure 1 is in Figure 9 Surrounded nozzle end - enlarged detail view; Figure 111 without opening the seasoning container for extrusion application; Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the seasoning container, shown for impregnation 147734.doc • 32- 201102318 achieved; Figure 13 is the seasoning from the top a view of a fourth embodiment of the container; the fourth Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the seasoning container embodiment taken along line 14-14 of Figure 13; Figure 15 is a fourth embodiment of the seasoning container Figure 16 is a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of the seasoning container; Figure 17 is a side elevational view of the fifth embodiment of the seasoning container; Figure 18, '' Figure 5 is a side elevational view of one of Figure 18. Figure 20 is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment of the far seasoning container; Figure 21 is the seasoning One of the sixth embodiment of the container is a reverse perspective view; Fig. 22 is a top plan view of the sixth embodiment; Fig. 23 is a bottom plan view of the sixth embodiment; Fig. 24 is one of the sixth embodiment Figure 25 is a side elevational view of the sixth embodiment; Figure 26 is a cross-sectional view of the sixth embodiment showing the opening and access to the nozzle for extrusion; and Figure 27 A cross-sectional view of the sixth embodiment showing opening and taking for impregnation. Figure 28 is the adjustment One of the seventh embodiments of the material container is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the container, and FIG. 29 is a perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the seasoning container, [00} 147734.doc -33- 201102318 FIG. This

A perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the container is shown in front of the perspective view. FIG. 1 is a view of the seasoning sister &amp; ^ Figure. One of the seventh embodiments of the bucket is viewed from the front perspective. FIG. 32 is the seasoning. FIG. Fig. 34 is the seasoning. Fig. 3 is the seasoning. Fig. 3 is the seasoning. Fig. 3 is a top view of the seventh embodiment; a top plan view of the seventh embodiment of the barn; A bottom plan view of one of the seventh embodiments; a side elevational view of the seventh embodiment of the combiner; a front elevational view of the seventh embodiment of the container; One of the rear view elevation views of the plurality of containers of the seventh embodiment; FIG. 38 is a schematic view of FIG. 37; FIG. 37 is a schematic view of FIG. In the figure, the elevation is shown. One of the assembly of the seasoning container, one of which is a plan view of the seasoning container, one of which is a one of the seasoning façades of the seasoning façade 34 One side of the example [Main component symbol description] 20 20a 20b Seasoning container First container Second container Container or cup portion 147734.doc • 34- 201102318 24 Cover or cover portion 26 Flange 26a Offset portion 26b Offset Parts 27 Lips 30 Reservoir 32 Bottom surface 34 Surface 36 Side wall 36a Front portion 38 Spout 40 Edge 44 Embossed feature 50 Peripheral edge 52 Unjoined area 54 Pull tab portion 56 Angled feature 56' Stripping starter 60 Crack 62 Crack 64 Stripping starter 66 Stripping starter 70 Seasoning/adhesive seal 72 Adhesive 147734.doc -35- 201102318 BO Tongue 82 Tongue 84 Stripping starter 90 Pentagonal receptacle 91 Straight line Edge 92 Crack 93 Side Edge 94 Crack 95 Side Edge 96 Ear 98 Ear 100 Pack 110 Cylindrical Reservoir 112 Seal 114 Area 120 Finger Approach Clearance 122 Embossed Section 147734 .doc -36

Claims (1)

201102318 VII. Patent Application Range: 1. A container comprising: a container portion 'made of a container material having a first bending stiffness, « defining a reservoir having a nominal volume and a spout having a generally flat bottom portion having a nominal width having a generally flat flange that is generally parallel to the flat bottom, spaced apart from the base, and surrounding the reservoir, having an extension extending from the base and the projection a side wall between the bees; a removable cover portion 'made of a cover material having a second bending stiffness less than one of the first bending stiffnesses, the cover portion substantially covering the generally flat flange; adhesive 'in the region of the generally flat flange between the container portion and the cover portion' such that there is a non-engagement region between the cover portion and the flange portion to facilitate removal of the cover portion; Wherein the side wall includes a front portion disposed at a position offset from one of the discharge ends of the spout, and the front portion of the side wall substantially hangs relative to the spout The one in the plane of the flange - for downward directions, extending one of the upper section. 2. The container of claim 1 further comprising an embossed portion at the substantially flat bottom portion, the embossed portion operable to add the bending stiffness of the substantially flat bottom portion. 3. A container for a request item, which is included in one of the general flats, one of the parts of the exhibition. 147734.doc 201102318 4. 5. If the container of claim 1 is extended to the generally symmetrical slit end to define a container as in claim 4. Wherein the a-height portion and the cover portion include a pair of slits from the side of the container toward a pair of ears. Where the ears comprise a surface bond 6 • The material of the container barrier of claim 1 is made. 7 • As in the container wall of claim 1, the material is made. 8. If the container part of claim 1 is aligned longitudinally. 9. If the container spouts of claim 1 are opposite. 10. One of the corresponding sides of the container mouth of claim 1, wherein the § Helmet portion is controlled by an oxygen, wherein the hood portion has an oxygen control barrier, wherein the stripping initiator is positioned And a mouthpiece wherein the stripping initiator is positioned with the weakened region comprising positioning the jet pair alignment slit. Wherein the weakened area is mechanically applied. 11. The container of claim 10 is added to the container of claim 1, wherein the weakened area comprises - the laser line 0. 13. If the container of the request item is The adhesive of the armor provides a peeling resistance in one of a range of about 2 to about 1 inch of external force. 14. The container of claim 1, wherein the receptacle has a width, a depth, and a length, and is proportionally set such that the depth is less than the width of the width, and the depth is less than about 35 of the length. %. 147734.doc 201102318 15. The container of claim 1, wherein the container supports one of about 50 pounds of applied weight. 1 6. The container of claim 1, wherein the receptacle contains a seasoning. 17. The container of claim 1 wherein the receptacle is filled with a flavor selected from the group consisting of ketchup, mayonnaise, and sauce. 18. The container of claim 17, wherein the receptacle is filled with ketchup. 19. The container of claim 18, wherein the first material and the second material are selected such that the flavor has a shelf life of at least about six months. 20. The container of claim 19, wherein the shelf life is determined using a colorimeter operating in a Z/i/f color space, and the f value does not degrade by more than about 10% over a period of six months. 2 1. The container of claim 1, wherein the cover portion comprises a foil layer. 22. The container of claim 1 wherein the cover portion and the container portion are opaque. 23. The container of claim 1 wherein the material of the cover portion is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. 24. The container of claim 22, wherein the cover portion comprises at least two layers, wherein at least one of the layers is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE , HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, 147734.doc 201102318 HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. 25. The container of claim 1 wherein the thickness of the cover portion is in the range of from about 1 mil to about 5 mils. 26. The container of claim 1 wherein the material of the container portion is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE 'LLDPE, mLLDPE, HDPE 'mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamine, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. 27. The container of claim 25, wherein the container portion comprises at least two layers, wherein at least one of the layers is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE , HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. 28. The container of claim 1 wherein the thickness of the container portion is in the range of from about 3 mils to about 20 mils. 29_ - A container comprising: a container portion made of a container material having a first bending stiffness, defining a reservoir having a nominal volume and a spout having a generally flat bottom, the bottom Having a nominal width, having a generally flat flange that is generally parallel to the flat bottom 147734.doc -4- 201102318 portion, spaced apart from the bottom, and a manually bendable portion of the cover portion of the second bend One of the stiffnesses is as large as the generally flat flange; and surrounds the receptacle; 'it is made of a material that is smaller than the first curved rigid cover, the cover portion is substantially covered with a binder' and is in the container portion and the cover portion Interposed in the region of the flange of the general = so that there is a non-joining region between the cover portion and the flange to facilitate manual removal of the cover portion; ^ in the non-joined region of the middle flange At least one of the sections is offset away from the rake to form a finger therebetween for facilitating manual access of the cover portion to approach the gap. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. The container of claim 29, wherein the non-joining region extends along the side of the receptacle and the side opening, and includes the opposite end, the mother of the non-joining region - There is a finger near the gap at the end. As in the container of claim 29, the middle | one value is increased by eight &gt; the female offset 邛 is one of the lower edges bent backward to form a substantially horizontal lip. The container of claim 29, further comprising an embossed portion in the generally flat bottom portion, the embossed portion operable to increase the bending stiffness of the substantially flat bottom portion. The container of claim 29, comprising an embossed portion in the generally flat bottom. The container of claim 29, wherein the container portion and the cover portion comprise a pair of generally symmetrical slits extending from a side of the container toward a container end to define a pair of ears. The container of claim 34, wherein the ears comprise a surface bond 147734.doc 201102318. 36. As in the container of claim 29, the material of the barrier is made. 37. As in the container of claim 29, one of the walls is made of material. Wherein the container portion is provided by an occupant having an oxygen control. The p-separation consists of having an oxygen-controlling barrier 38. As in the container of claim 29, the nucleus is 公μ μ, μ; the priming member is positioned to be longitudinally aligned with the spray portion. The monthly claim 2 is positioned to be opposite to the portion of the strip. 40. The container of claim 29, wherein the mushroom is in the weakened region and the surname is on the corresponding side of the mouth-to-alignment incision. The field ... is located in the container of the claim 41, wherein the weakened area is mechanically applied. 42. The container line of claim 29. Wherein the weakened area comprises a laser stroke. 43. As claimed in claim 29, the octagonal adhesive provides a stripping resistance in one of a range of from about 2 to about an inch of external force. 44. The container of claim 29, wherein the receptacle has a width, a depth, and a length, and is scaled such that the depth is less than about 50°/ of the width. And the depth is less than about 35% of the length. 45. The container of claim 29, wherein the container supports a weight of about one of the pounds. 46. The container of claim 29, wherein the container holds a seasoning. 47. The container of claim 29, Wherein the receptacle is filled with a seasoning selected from the group consisting of ketchup, egg 147734.doc 201102318 yellow sauce, and sauce. 48. The container of claim 47, wherein the receptacle contains ketchup. The container of claim 48, wherein the first material and the second material are selected such that the flavor has a shelf life of at least about six months. 50. The container of claim 49, wherein the shelf life is used One of the operations in the color space is determined by a colorimeter, and the C value does not degrade by more than about 10% over a period of six months. 5 1. The container of claim 29, wherein the cover portion comprises a foil layer. The container of claim 29, wherein the cover portion and the container portion are opaque. 5 3. The container of claim 29, wherein the material of the cover portion is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDP E, HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. The container of claim 52, wherein the cover portion comprises at least two layers, wherein at least one of the layers is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. 5. 5. The container, wherein the thickness of the cover portion is in the range of from about 1 mil to about 5 mils. 147734.doc 201102318 56. The container of claim 29, wherein the material of the container portion is selected from the group consisting of: Group: ??丁,入??丁,0?£丁,1^丑1'-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE, HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil , EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. 57. The container of claim 54, wherein the container portion comprises at least two layers, wherein at least one of the layers is selected from the group consisting of: PET, APET, OPET, MET-PET, PE, LDPE, LLDPE, mLLDPE , HDPE, mPE, EVA, PP, mOPP, PS, HIPS, foil, EVOH, polyamide, nylon, PVC, biaxially oriented materials, materials in accordance with 21 CFR Part 177, and combinations thereof. The container of claim 29, wherein the thickness of the container portion is in the range of from about 3 mils to about 20 mils. 5 9. An assembly comprising a plurality of containers, each container comprising: a container portion formed from a container material having a first bending stiffness, defining a reservoir having a nominal volume and a spout Extending in a longitudinal direction of the receptacle, the spout having a generally flat bottom having a nominal width having a generally flat flange spaced generally parallel to the flat bottom and spaced apart from the bottom And surrounding the receptacle, wherein a rear portion of the flange is disposed opposite the spout, having a side wall extending between the bottom portion and the flange and including 147734.doc 201102318 disposed below the spout a side of the side of the discharge end offset and extending downwardly relative to the spout; a removable cover portion made of a cover material having a second bending stiffness that is less than one of the first bending stiffness The cover portion substantially covers the generally flat flange; an adhesive between the container portion and the cover portion in the region of the generally flat flange such that the cover Having a non-engagement region between the portion and the flange to facilitate removal of the cover portion; wherein the plurality of containers includes first and second containers disposed adjacent to each other, wherein respective nozzles are aligned with each other and wherein the plurality The spout of a container is configured to overlap the rear portion of the flange of the second container, an upper section of the front portion of the side wall extending downwardly relative to the spout and configured to prevent the first The spout of the container is displaced upwardly in response to the upper section of the front portion of the side wall being contacted by the rear portion of the flange of the second container. 60. The container of claim 59, wherein the upper section of the front portion of the side wall is disposed generally perpendicular to a plane of the flange. 6. The container of claim 59, wherein the plurality of containers comprises an additional container disposed adjacent to the first and second containers in a transverse direction relative to the longitudinal direction, wherein the first and second containers are The flanges and the respective flanges of the additional containers are disposed in overlapping relationship in the lateral direction. 62. A package comprising a cartridge and an assembly of a plurality of containers disposed in the cartridge, wherein each container comprises: a container portion having a container material 147734.doc having a first bending stiffness - 9-201102318 Manufactured, the foot has a nominal volume. One of the receptacles extends longitudinally, has a generally flat bottom, the bottom has a nominal width, and has a generally flat flange that is generally parallel And the bottom portion is spaced apart from the bottom portion and surrounds the receptacle, wherein the rear portion of the flange is disposed opposite the spout, having a side wall extending between the bottom portion and the flange and including a side wall front portion extending downward from a bottom side of the mouth; a removable cover portion made of a cover material having a second bending stiffness that is less than one of the first bending stiffnesses, the cover portion substantially covering a generally flat flange; an adhesive 'in the region of the generally flat flange between the container portion and the cover portion such that there is a non-joining region between the cover portion and the flange To facilitate removal of the cover portion; wherein the plurality of containers includes first and second containers disposed adjacent to each other, wherein respective nozzles are aligned with each other and the nozzle of the first container is configured to be associated with the second container The rear portion of the flange is in an overlapping relationship, an upper portion of the front portion of the side wall extending downwardly relative to the spout and configured to prevent the spout of the first container from responding to the upper portion of the front portion of the side wall The section is displaced upward by contact with the rear portion of the flange of the second container. 63. The container of claim 62, wherein the upper section of the front portion of the sidewall is disposed substantially perpendicular to a plane of the flange. The assembly of the container of claim 62, wherein the plurality of containers includes an additional container disposed adjacent to the first and second containers in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal direction, wherein the plurality of containers The flanges of the first and second containers and the respective flanges of the additional containers are disposed in overlapping relationship in the lateral direction. 65. The container of claim 1, wherein the container encloses a product or material and provides for its metered and unmeasured acquisition. 66. The container of claim 65, wherein the product or material is edible. 67. The container of claim 66, wherein the product or material comprises a seasoning, a sauce, a dairy product, a soup or a liquid. 68. The container of claim 65, wherein the product or material comprises a drug, a coating, a powder, a liquid, or a particulate material. η 147734.doc -11 -