WO2008011490A2 - Coffrets-repas et procédés d'assemblage et de fourniture de coffrets-repas - Google Patents

Coffrets-repas et procédés d'assemblage et de fourniture de coffrets-repas Download PDF

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WO2008011490A2
WO2008011490A2 PCT/US2007/073821 US2007073821W WO2008011490A2 WO 2008011490 A2 WO2008011490 A2 WO 2008011490A2 US 2007073821 W US2007073821 W US 2007073821W WO 2008011490 A2 WO2008011490 A2 WO 2008011490A2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/20—Lunch or picnic boxes or the like

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  • the present invention relates to meal kits, and more specifically to kits and methods of assembling and distributing meal kits for children.
  • Parents of young children often carry, or wish that they were carrying, many of the eating-related paraphernalia that they feel are necessary to facilitate their child's mealtime.
  • small children can require small and easily graspable utensils, bibs, wipes, straws, and placemats. It would be much easier on parents if these items were packaged in an easily transportable, inexpensive package.
  • Embodiments described herein overcome the limitations and problems of the prior art by assembling or providing a meal kit containing items which are of use for children.
  • a meal kit including a straw, a sheet having an adhesive on one side of the sheet, and a bag containing the straw and mat.
  • the bag may also contain one or more of the following items: eating utensils, a napkin, a wipe, or a bib.
  • the straw is a flexible straw.
  • the straw is of the type used with a container having a foil or other membrane, where the straw has a pointed end that is used to puncture the foil to permit the straw to be used for drinking the contents of the previously sealed fluid container.
  • the mat includes an adhesive layer on one side.
  • the meal kit is in a sealed bag. The bag may be either sealed about its edges or may be sealed using one or more adhesive labels.
  • a meal kit is manufactured by placing, in a bag, a straw and a sheet having an adhesive on one side of said sheet and then sealing said bag.
  • the bag is sealed about the bag's edges.
  • the bag is sealed with one or more adhesive labels.
  • the meal kit is manufactured by further placing eating utensils in said bag.
  • the meal kit is manufactured by further placing a napkin or a wipe in said bag.
  • a method for providing a meal kit including a bag, a straw and a sheet having an adhesive on one side.
  • a meal kit is provided that includes a flexible straw and an adhesive mat contained in a sealed package.
  • a meal kit having personalized indicia.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one side of a meal kit embodiment
  • FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the meal kit embodiment of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an open meal kit of FIG. 1;
  • FIGS. 4, 5, and 6 show several items that may be within a meal kit embodiment
  • FIG. 7 shows one embodiment of a mat that may be within a meal kit embodiment
  • FIG. 8 shows several of the items in one embodiment meal kit arranged for use.
  • FIG. 9 shows several optional meal kit items.
  • Embodiments of the present invention are referred to herein as a "meal kit,” which generally refers to, without limitation, a collection of one or more items, some of which are useful in eating or in keeping one clean either during or after eating.
  • the items of the meal kit that are useful for eating or keeping clean may include, but are not limited to, eating utensils, a straw, a mat for placing food, a napkin, or a wipe.
  • Additional meal kit items may include, but are not limited to, toys, crayons, activity pages or books, or printed matter containing personalized information, such as a name or personalized message, or informational or sales material.
  • meal kits for use by infants, toddlers, or children by including, for example, a bib or child-friendly items
  • present invention is not limited to any particular combination of items.
  • the meal kits may either be sold individually, or may be sold in bulk and used, for example and without limitation, in restaurants, on airliners, or amusement parks.
  • meal kit embodiments enclose, partially enclose, or constrain several meal kit items, and may be opened or otherwise manipulated to remove the meal kit items.
  • the meal kit items may wholly or partially contained or sealed in a bag, or may be collectively be bound by a rubber band, string, or adhesive tape.
  • meal kit bags include, but are not limited to, a wrapping or pouch that is fully or partially formed from a flexible material or combination of materials, including but not limited to paper or plastic.
  • the package may be either open, closed or sealed closed, or may either fully or partially surround the items.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one side of the meal kit
  • FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the meal kit of FIG. 1
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an open meal kit of FIG. 1.
  • Meal kit 100 includes meal kit items 110, and a bag 101 having an end 102 which is sealed with an adhesive label 105 (FIG. 2), and that may be opened (FIG. 3).
  • bag 101 is a plastic bag, such as a bag formed from polypropylene films manufactured by Innovative Packaging, Spring Valley, NY.
  • bag 101 may be opaque, partially transparent, or may have printing.
  • meal kit 100 is assembled by placing items 110 in the bag, and then sealing the bag. Meal kit 100 is used by opening the bag, as in FIG. 3, and removing items 110 for use. Meal kit 100 may be produced in bulk, or may be individualized with indicia or inserts, as described subsequently, for distribution to a restaurant, hotel, amusement park, or other establishment. Meal kit 100 may also be individualized for smaller groups, such as for a birthday party or other gatherings.
  • bag 101 is transparent, permitting viewing of items 110, and contains an optional insert 103.
  • one or more of bag 101, adhesive label 102, and insert 103 contain indicia including, but not limited to, a corporate or restaurant logo or information, a listing of meal kit items, or a greeting or message which may be personalized (such as "Happy Birthday, Laurel!) label 105 includes a brand name, and insert 103 contains a brand name an a listing of meal kit items.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show indicia 1-1 on insert 103 and indicia 1-2 on label 105.
  • FIG. 4 shows a mat/utensil bundle 410, a wipe 420, and a straw 430
  • FIG. 5 shows a bib 500
  • bundle 410 includes a mat 601, a fork 603, and a spoon 605, as shown in FIG. 6, where the mat is wrapped around the fork and spoon and sealed with an adhesive strip or held together with an elastic band or string.
  • meal kit 100 includes one or more of the items of FIG. 6 - mat 601, fork 603, and/or spoon 605 placed separately or bundled together in the meal kit.
  • wipe 420 is a sealed package containing a pre-moistened cloth.
  • wipes are towelettes, manufactured by Kari-Out (White Plaines, NY).
  • straw 430 is a sealed straw of the type that is flexible and that has a pointed end for puncturing the seal of a fluid container, such as a "juice box” or "juice bag.”
  • the straws are neon plastic flexible straws, manufactured by Pentry (West Parks, Maine).
  • the straw may be straight straw, may be a straw that does not have a pointed end, or may not be sealed.
  • mat 601 is a placement or an item that may be used as a placemat, such as a napkin.
  • FIG. 7 shows one embodiment of mat 601 as including a sheet of plastic having a front side 701, a back side 703, and edges 702 and 704.
  • Back side 703 has an adhesive 705 with a protective release layer 707 along edge 702 and 704 which may be removed to expose the adhesive.
  • Examples of mat 601 include, but are not limited to an "Activity Mat,” manufactured by MadMat, Toronto, Ontario, and the TABLETOPPER® mat distributed by Neat Solutions, Inc. (Huntersville, NC) (See, for example: http://www.tabletopper.com/NStable.htm).
  • Embodiments of mat 601 are not limited to a self-adhesive plastic mat, and alternative embodiments include, but are not limited to, paper mats and mats having no adhesive.
  • FIG. 7 shows edge 704 adhered to a surface S and release layer 707 partially removed from adhesive 705 of edge 702.
  • Figure 8 shows mat 601 with edges 702 and 704 adhered to surface S.
  • Figure 8 also shows wipe 420, utensils 603 and 605, and straw 430 arranged on front side 701 of mat 601.
  • Embodiments of items 110 include, but are not limited to, any and all combinations of the items of Figures 4, 5, and 6, as well as other items.
  • the following are the contents of various embodiments: 1) mat 601 and straw 430; 2) mat/utensil bundle 410, and straw 430; 3) mat 601, spoon 60S 1 and straw 430; 4) mat 601, spoon 60S 1 straw 430, and bib 500; 5) mat/utensil bundle 410, and bib 500.
  • FIG. 9 shows several optional meal kit items 110 that might be added to a child's meal kit.
  • Optional items 110 include, but are not limited to, crayons 910, sheets or book 920 (where the sheets or book may include, but are not limited to, comics or stories, puzzles, mazes, or figures or space for coloring), a toy 930, or other items that might be of interest, though not directly related to consuming a meal.
  • Another optional item 110 is a sticker 940, which may be on a backing 941, or may be on another item including, but not limited to, mat 601.
  • kits 100 having one or more of the optional items 110 shown or described with reference to FIG. 9.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un coffret-repas qui facilite la fourniture de couverts, de sets de table et d'autres objets. Dans un mode de réalisation, les objets sont particulièrement appropriés à une utilisation par des enfants. Les objets contenus dans le coffret-repas selon l'invention peuvent être par exemple un set de table, une paille, des couverts et/ou une serviette. Dans un mode de réalisation, le set de table possède un dos adhésif conçu pour adhérer à une surface. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, la paille est souple et/ou possède une pointe permettant de percer un récipient de fluide tel qu'une brique de jus de fruits. Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, le coffret-repas contient des crayons de couleur, des livres d'activités, des autocollants et/ou des jouets. Des inscriptions permettent éventuellement de personnaliser le coffret-repas selon l'invention.
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