WO2010123581A2 - Contenant multifonction pour condiment - Google Patents

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WO2010123581A2
WO2010123581A2 PCT/US2010/001220 US2010001220W WO2010123581A2 WO 2010123581 A2 WO2010123581 A2 WO 2010123581A2 US 2010001220 W US2010001220 W US 2010001220W WO 2010123581 A2 WO2010123581 A2 WO 2010123581A2
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Craig S. Caldwell
John Marshall
William F. Rasile
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H.J. Heinz Company
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Priority to MX2011011152A priority Critical patent/MX2011011152A/es
Priority to RU2011147387/12A priority patent/RU2507141C2/ru
Priority to JP2012507221A priority patent/JP2012524701A/ja
Priority to CN201080017726.6A priority patent/CN102414088B/zh
Priority to BRPI1013415A priority patent/BRPI1013415A2/pt
Priority to EP10767440.0A priority patent/EP2421770A4/fr
Priority to CA2756450A priority patent/CA2756450A1/fr
Publication of WO2010123581A2 publication Critical patent/WO2010123581A2/fr
Publication of WO2010123581A3 publication Critical patent/WO2010123581A3/fr
Priority to ZA2011/06549A priority patent/ZA201106549B/en

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  • the present invention relates generally to packaging for condiments. More particularly, the present invention concerns condiment packaging adapted for opening in at least two different ways.
  • Condiment packaging has evolved over the years, starting with basic glass bottles and jars for display and sale of condiments, including without limitation ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, sauces, and the like. That basic packaging later included larger capacity bottles and jars, and then containers made from synthetic plastic materials. Eventually, the packaging concepts turned to providing packaging suitable for individual portions of the condiments.
  • Squeezable packages for products are also known where the package has a spout at one end and the forming materials are weakened in the vicinity of the spout to permit access to the contents thereof. See for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 5,529,224, 4,921,137, and WO 2007/126817.
  • Containers for liquids have also been proposed which permit dual access modes. For example, one mode allowing squeezing for product removal and another mode allowing dipping for product removal. See, for example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2006/0278562 (commonly owned, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference thereto). It has been proposed to use different opening methods where the product has different consistencies.
  • That stability may result from a variety of factors including for example permeability of container materials to oxygen.
  • Other shortcomings include difficulties encountered by a user when trying to insert his/her finger between a peelable cover and a flange of a container, when trying to peel-off the cover. The bonded relationship between the cover and the flange makes it difficult to properly grasp the cover.
  • the word “condiment” should be interpreted broadly so as to include substances used to enhance larger food portions.
  • “condiment” is intended to cover traditional condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and the like, as well as to encompass, without limitation, other comestibles such as sauces, jellies, jams, honey, and the like.
  • the improved condiment container according to this invention includes a cover portion and a container portion.
  • the container portion preferably includes a receptacle proportioned to receive a predetermined volume of a condiment.
  • the predetermined volume corresponds to the quantity of the condiment that a consumer may personally use during consumption of a meal.
  • the receptacle of the container portion includes a generally planar bottom surface with a nominal length and a nominal width. The bottom surface provides a stable surface to support the condiment container during certain aspects of its use by a consumer.
  • the receptacle also has a nominal depth selected in relation to the nominal width and nominal length to provide a receptacle that is low, wide, and stable against lateral tipping when a food item is thrust or poked into the receptacle.
  • the container portion preferably includes a flange extending substantially continuously around the receptacle.
  • the flange is generally planar, is spaced from the generally planar bottom surface, and parallel thereto.
  • a spout is provided at one side of the receptacle and at the position of the flange.
  • the spout has cross-sectional area which is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the opening at the upper edge of the receptacle.
  • the container portion is fashioned from a material having a first bending stiffness sufficient that the receptacle retains its shape, even in the absence of the cover portion. Moreover, that first bending stiffness is also sufficient to ensure that the flange will retain its shape and orientation relative to the receptacle, even in the absence of the cover portion.
  • container portion may be fabricated from a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET), oriented polyethylene terephthalate (OPET), metalized polyethylene terephthalate (MET- PET), polyethylene (PE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), metalocene linear low density polyethylene (mLLDPE), high density polyethylene (HDPE), metalocene polyethylene (mPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polypropylene (PP), metalized oriented polypropylene (mOPP), polystyrene (PS), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), foil, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyamide, Nylon, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), biaxially oriented materials, materials complying with 21 C.F.R.
  • PE polyethylene terephthalate
  • APET amorphous polyethylene terephthalate
  • OPET oriented
  • the container portion may comprise a single layer of material, the container portion may also be fabricated of multiple layers bonded, coextruded or otherwise formed together into a cohesive structure, where one or more of the layers is selected from the group of materials set forth above. Regardless of the particular composition used for the lid portion, all surfaces of the lid portion which face the receptacle are required to be food-safe.
  • the thickness of the container portion may preferably lie in the range of about 3 mils to about 20 mils - a mil being 0.001 inches. Depending upon the particular material and the thickness selected, it may also be desirable to further stiffen the bottom surface of the receptacle. Such stiffening may be accomplished by embossing a three-dimensional pattern into the bottom surface, thereby increasing its bending stiffness. A logo may be used to provide that three- dimensional pattern, if desired.
  • the cover portion is substantially planar and preferably is configured to have a perimeter substantially the same as the perimeter of the container portion. Moreover, the cover portion substantially covers the flange of the container portion.
  • the cover portion is preferably fabricated from a material having a second bending stiffness, where the bending stiffness of the cover portion is lower than the bending stiffness of the container portion. This difference in stiffness causes the cover portion to be more flexible and more readily separable from the container portion along the flange.
  • the material from which the cover portion is fabricated may be the same as, or different from, the material used for the container portion.
  • the material of the cover portion may be 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 complying with 21 C.F.R. Part 177, and combinations thereof.
  • the thickness of the cover portion will lie in the range of about 1 mil to about 5 mils.
  • cover portion may comprise a single layer of material
  • the cover portion may also be fabricated of multiple layers bonded, co-extruded or otherwise formed together into a cohesive structure, where one or more of the layers is selected from the group of materials set forth above. Regardless of the particular composition used for the lid portion, all surfaces of the lid portion which fact the receptacle are required to be food-safe.
  • an adhesive is preferably positioned between the cover portion and the container portion, in the flange area, and surrounding the top edge of the receptacle.
  • the adhesive preferably is a food-grade adhesive and may be conventionally cured, for example, thermally, electromagnetically, or time cured.
  • the adhesive is integral with the cover portion and/or the container portion. Application of heat and pressure can be used to cause the adhesive to bond the cover portion and/or the container portion. Alternatively, adhesive may be applied around the receptacle of the container portion in a separate step.
  • the adhesive is applied such that the adhesive defines a non-bonded region in alignment with the spout, although the adhesive otherwise surrounds the spout.
  • pressure may be applied to assure that the adhesive bonds the cover portion and the container portion so as to define a sealed compartment defined by the receptacle and the cover portion.
  • the adhesive is applied such that an non-bonded region exists between the lid portion and the flange of the container portion in general alignment with the spout.
  • the non-bonded region is located opposite the spout and at the periphery of the container assembly.
  • the non-bonded region is operable to define a lift tab at an edge of the lid portion.
  • the lift tab is graspable so that it can be pulled away from the flange of the container portion so as to expose the receptacle and the contents thereof.
  • the adhesive is applied such that a peel-initiating region, such as a substantially angular region, partially defines an edge of the non- bonded region.
  • the peel-initiating region is engaged as the lid portion is pulled by the tab from the container portion before the lid portion engages the full linear extent of the adhesive extending from side to side of the receptacle, and offers reduced resistance to separation between the lid portion and the container portion of the assembled package.
  • the required opening force may lie in the range of 1 to 5 lbs.
  • the non-bonded region and the peel-initiator may be positioned in alignment with the spout or on the opposite side of the receptacle. Regardless of the position, when the lid portion is peeled back away from the container portion, the receptacle is exposed so as to be available for dipping a food item in the condiment.
  • a weakened area is preferably positioned so as to be transverse to the spout.
  • the weakened area may be provided by mechanically cutting or fracturing the package materials in the vicinity of the spout.
  • the weakened area may be fashioned by cutting the lid portion and the container portion so that a pair of aligned slits straddle the spout.
  • the weakened area may be provided by laser scoring either the lid portion or the container portion or both.
  • the adhesive preferably has sufficient strength that the container will resist bursting when subjected to a force of 50 lbs. or greater, and preferably when subject to a force of 70 lbs. or greater.
  • the container assembly may be adapted for attachment to the sidewall of a paperboard container. To this end, a pair of slits may be provided in the container and extending through both the lid portion and the container portion, where the slits are symmetrically disposed and cooperate to define a pair of ears.
  • the ears can be bent out of the plane of the flange to define an angular (when viewed from the side) hook. Resilience of the materials used to fabricate the lid portion and the container portion cooperates to pinch an edge of the paperboard container.
  • the surface of each ear may be suitable treated. For example, a tacky coating, or a roughened surface may be provided for such a purpose.
  • either or both of the lid portion and the container portion may include an oxygen control barrier or an oxygen scavenger layer. Such a barrier layer can be helpful to reduce or eliminate degradation of the condiment packaged in the container assembly.
  • either or both of the lid portion and the container portion may be opaque.
  • Opaqueness may enhance the packaged product where exposure to light degrades the product over time.
  • the materials for the lid portion and the container portion are preferably selected such that the packaged condiment will have a shelf-life of at least about six months.
  • One technique for evaluating shelf-life involves use of a colorimeter operating in the L*a*b* color space. Shelf-life may be evaluated by monitoring degradation of the color components of the packaged product according to measurements in that color space. For example, shelf-life may be determined by requiring that the L* and/or the ratio of a*/b* does not degrade more than a specified amount during the specified period, e.g., by less than 10% over a six-month period.
  • the sidewall preferably includes a front portion disposed below the spout at a location offset from a discharge end of the spout.
  • An upper section of the sidewall front portion extends downwardly with respect to the spout and is configured to prevent the spout from being displaced upwardly in response to the upper section of the sidewall front portion being contacted by the rear portion of the flange of another container when a plurality of the containers is assembled in a package.
  • a plurality of the containers can be disposed in partially overlapping relationship in a package or shipping container, with their spouts in alignment, and with a rear end of the flange of one container contacting the upper section of the sidewall front portion of an adjacent container, without causing the spout of that adjacent container from being displaced appreciably upwardly.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the condiment container
  • FIG. 2 is an inverted perspective view of a condiment container with the bottom surface positioned on top;
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 6 is an end elevational view of the condiment container
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of the condiment container
  • FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a third embodiment of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along the line 9-9 of FIG.
  • FIG. 10 is an enlarged detail view of spout end encircled FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 11 depicts the condiment container opened for squeeze application;
  • FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the condiment container of FIG. 1 showing access for dipping;
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the condiment container viewed from the top;
  • FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment of the condiment container taken along the line 14-14 of FIG. 13;
  • FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the condiment container
  • FIG. 16 is a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of the condiment container
  • FIG. 17 is a side elevational view of the fifth embodiment of the condiment container.
  • FIG. 18 depicts use of the fifth embodiment in conjunction with a food container;
  • FIG. 19 is a side elevational view of FIG. 18.
  • FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the sixth embodiment of the condiment container.
  • FIG. 21 is an inverted perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the condiment container;
  • 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 a side elevational view of the sixth embodiment
  • FIG. 25 is an end elevational view of the sixth embodiment
  • FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the sixth embodiment showing opening and access to the spout for squeezing
  • FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the sixth embodiment showing opening and access for dipping
  • FIG. 28 is a top, rear perspective view of a seventh embodiment of the condiment container
  • FIG. 29 is a bottom, rear perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container
  • FIG. 30 is a top, front perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container
  • FIG. 31 is a bottom, front perspective view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 32 is a top plan view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 33 is a bottom plan view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container.
  • FIG. 34 is a side elevational view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container.
  • FIG. 35 is a front elevational view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container.
  • FIG. 36 is a rear elevational view of the seventh embodiment of the condiment container;
  • FIG. 37 is a top, front perspective view of a plurality of containers of the seventh embodiment assembled together;
  • FIG. 38 is a top plan view of the assembly of condiment containers shown in FIG. 37;
  • FIG. 39 is a front elevational view of the assembly of condiment containers shown in FIG. 37;
  • FIG. 40 is a side elevational view of the assembly of condiment containers shown in FIG. 37.
  • FIG. 41 is a side elevational view of an eighth embodiment of the condiment container, similar to FIG. 34.
  • FIG. 1 a first embodiment of the condiment container 20 according to this invention is adapted for marketing, and delivery to a consumer as an individual portion of a condiment.
  • the condiment container 20 is formed by a container or cup portion 22 (see FIG. 2) and a lid or cover portion 24 (see FIG. 1) which are sealed together by an adhesive along a flange 26.
  • the lid portion 24 is preferably fabricated from a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), amorphous polyethylene terephthalate (APET), oriented polyethylene terephthalate (OPET), polyester (PE), low density polyester (LDPE), linear low density polyester (LLDPE), metalocene linear low density polyester (mLLDPE), high density polyester (HDPE), metalocene polyester (mPE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polypropylene (PP), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), foil, ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), polyamide, Nylon, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and combinations thereof. Where foil is used, that foil may be an aluminum foil, or other metal foil.
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • APET amorphous polyethylene terephthalate
  • OPET oriented polyethylene terephthalate
  • PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • APET amorphous polyethylene terephthalate
  • the thickness of the lid portion 24 will lie in the range of about 1 mil to about 5 mils. More preferably, the lid portion 24 may have a thickness in the range of 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 tensile integrity that the lid portion 24 can be pulled away from the cup portion overcoming the tackiness of the adhesive, and to have a surface texture that is graspable but not too slippery.
  • the lid portion 24 preferably has a peripheral contour that substantially corresponds to the perimeter of the flange 26.
  • the lid portion 24 may comprise a single layer of the selected material, the lid portion 24 may also be fabricated of multiple layers bonded, co- extruded or otherwise formed together into a cohesive structure, where one or more of the layers is selected from the group of materials set forth above. Regardless of the particular composition used for the lid portion 24, all surfaces of the lid portion 24 which face the packaged condiment are required to be food-safe. If the condiment to be packaged experiences oxygen degradation over time, the lid portion 24 may include an oxygen control layer or an oxygen scavenger layer in its structure.
  • One suitable material for an oxygen control layer is EVOH which can function not only as an oxygen barrier but may also function as a moisture barrier.
  • the material from which the lid portion 24 is fabricated may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Moreover the material may be colored, if desired. [0034] While the combinations of acceptable material combinations for the lid portion 24 is large, the following table identifies some combinations known to be useful for the lid stock. TABLE 1 - Lid Stock Structures
  • the cup portion 22 (see FIG. 2) includes a receptacle 30 which extends away from the flange 26 and includes a generally planar bottom surface 32 which may be generally rectangular.
  • the receptacle 30 includes a sidewall 36 extending between the bottom surface 32 and the flange 26.
  • the flange 26 extends generally radially from the edge 40 (see FIG. 2) and defines a substantial area which is exposed until the lid portion 24 is applied.
  • one side of the receptacle may include a generally triangular or generally trapezoidal surface 34 which is inclined relative to the generally planar flange 26 and the bottom surface 32.
  • a spout 38 is provided at one side of the receptacle 30 .
  • the cup portion 22 is designed so as to be symmetrical about a longitudinal plane extending perpendicularly to the plane of FIG. 5 and generally coincident with the line 9-9.
  • that symmetry of the cup portion 22 coupled with the inclined surface 34 and the lid portion 24 creates a funnel or converging cross-sectional area at the side of the receptacle so that the funnel communicates with the spout 38.
  • the spout 38 exhibits a cross-sectional area that is much smaller than the area exposed at the top edge of the receptacle 34 (see FIG. 4)
  • the cup portion 22 see FIG.
  • the cup portion 22 is preferably fabricated from a material that is more rigid than the stock from which the lid portion is made.
  • the bending stiffness of the cup portion 22 exceeds the bending stiffness of the lid portion 24. That difference in stiffness makes the lid portion more readily deform for removal and opening of the assembled container.
  • the cup portion 22 is stiffer than the lid portion 24, the cup portion 22 preferably is sufficiently pliable that it can be deflected by squeezing with hand pressure - i.e., pressure applied by fingers of an unaided human hand. Nevertheless, the cup portion 22 is sufficiently stiff that it does not deform or deflect in the absence of force.
  • the cup portion 22 can be supported by the bottom surface to provide a sufficiently rigid container to hold a condiment without spilling.
  • the generally planar flange 26 extending outwardly from the perimeter 40 of the receptacle also functions to stiffen the receptacle region of the cup portion 22.
  • a bottom surface 32 (see FIG. 4) having increased stiffness.
  • Such an increased stiffness may be accomplished by providing an embossed feature 44 in the bottom surface 32.
  • Such an embossed feature 44 may also extend onto the inclined surface 34, if desired.
  • that embossed feature 44 may comprise a logo of the manufacturer. The enhanced stiffness results from the depth of the embossed feature 44 relative to the plane of the bottom surface 32.
  • the material from which the cup portion 22 is fabricated may be selected from the same group of materials available for the lid portion 24, namely 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 complying with 21 C.F.R. Part 177, and combinations thereof. Where foil is used, that foil may be an aluminum foil, or other metal foil. Typically, the thickness of the cup portion 22 will lie in the range of about 3 mils to about 20 mils.
  • the cup portion 22 may have a thickness in the range of 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 overcoming the tackiness of the adhesive.
  • the receptacle of the condiment container 20 is preferably sized to contain a suitable individual serving of the condiment, for example, a nominal volume of about one ounce. While larger and smaller nominal volumes are within the scope of this invention, the nominal volume will generally correspond to the quantity of the particular condiment desired by a typical individual.
  • the receptacle portion of the package has a nominal width corresponding to the maximum distance between the opposed sidewalls at the location of the edge 40 and extending transverse to the plane of symmetry between opposed sidewalls, a nominal length being the maximum length between sidewalls of the receptacle at the location of the edge 40 and measured along the plane of symmetry, and a nominal depth (see FIG. 4) also measured in the plane of symmetry but extending from the bottom surface 32 to the flange 26.
  • These nominal dimensions define the nominal volumetric capacity for the receptacle portion.
  • the cup portion 22 Another important feature of the cup portion 22 is lateral stability against tipping. Furthermore these nominal dimensions can be used to establish guidelines that provide adequate tipping stability. More specifically, the ratio of the nominal height to the nominal width is preferably less that about 0.5, and more preferably less than about 0.45. In addition, the ratio of the nominal height to the nominal length is preferably less that about 0.3, and more preferably less than about 0.26. When the receptacle of the cup portion 22 has nominal dimensions within these ranges, the receptacle is sufficiently stable that it does not tip when a food item is dipped in the condiment contained therein.
  • the lid portion 24 and the cup portion 22 are sealed together using a food- grade adhesive so as to define an encapsulated volume isolated from the environment.
  • a food- grade adhesive so as to define an encapsulated volume isolated from the environment.
  • One technique for accomplishing the seal is to include a heat-sealable layer on the inside of the lid portion 24 and on the inside of the cup portion 22.
  • the adjacent surfaces Upon application of heat and pressure applied to the flange 26, the adjacent surfaces bond together forming the appropriate seal surrounding the periphery of the edge 40 of the receptacle.
  • a suitable food-grade adhesive compatible with the materials of the container may be used.
  • the adhesive is preferably applied so as to surround the edge 40 of the receptacle (see FIG.
  • the adhesive is applied so that it does not cover the spout 38.
  • the condiment container is capable of withstanding an applied force of at least about 50 lbs without bursting or breaking through the seal. More preferably, an applied force of about 70 lbs. will not burst the seal.
  • the adhesive preferably extends to the peripheral edge 50 of the flange 26, but provides an non-bonded region 52 at one side of the receptacle. That non- bonded region 52 extends inwardly along the flange 26 from the peripheral edge 50 of the flange by a distance sufficient that a pull-tab portion 54 (see FIG.
  • the tab 54 can be grasped to pull the lid portion 24 away from the flange 26 of the cup portion 22 to expose the receptacle and its contents. Such a step would prepare the container for dipping a food item into the condiment.
  • a different opening scheme is also available with the container of this invention. More particularly, the container may be provided with a weakened region in the vicinity of the spout 38 for the purpose of opening the spout 38 as an alternative to removal of the lid portion 24.
  • the weakened region may, for example, comprise a pair of aligned slits 60, 62 in the vicinity of the spout 38.
  • the slits 60, 62 are aligned with one another and straddle the spout 38.
  • the slits 60, 62 may extend through the thickness of both the lid portion 24 and the cup portion 22. With this arrangement, the distal end of the container 20 can be bent to fracture the material of the container and expose a channel through the spout 38 into the receptacle. At that point application of pressure to the receptacle will cause the condiment to be expelled through the spout 38 in directionally controlled and defined way.
  • the aligned slits 60, 62 can be applied to the container before, during, or after assembly of the condiment container 20.
  • an efficient mechanical way of creating the aligned slits 60, 62 is to form them at the same time that the lid portion 24 is applied to the cup portion 22 and adhesively connected thereto.
  • a laser scoring process may be employed to weaken the container around the spout 38 so that an end of the container can be snapped or twisted off to expose the end of the spout passage.
  • the materials selected for the lid portion 24, the cup portion 22, and the adhesive are preferably chosen so that the condiment has a desired shelf life. In the case of a condiment such as ketchup, a shelf-life of at least six months is desirable. With condiments like ketchup, shelf-life can be evaluated by changes in the color characteristics of the condiment.
  • the Hunter Lab color space and the L*a*b* color space use three coordinates to define any particular color.
  • the coordinates L*, a*, and b* define the three-dimensional color space.
  • the L* component measures lightness and correlates particularly well with human eye perceptions.
  • the L* value ranges between 0 corresponding to pure black and 100 corresponding to pure white.
  • the a* coordinate measures the color position between red/magenta and green, with negative values indicating green and positive values indicating magenta.
  • the b* component measures the color position between yellow and blue, with negative values indicating blue, while positive values indicate yellow.
  • L* lightness component
  • L* or L provides a reliable parameter to correlate with shelf-life. More particularly, as long as the L* component value remains within about 10% of its initial value, during the shelf-life, the shelf-life requirement is satisfied.
  • the ratio of a*/b* or a/b is also indicative of product degradation.
  • satisfactory shelf-life may be determined when the L* (or L) component and the a*/b* (or a/b) ratio remain within about 10% of their initial values, respectively.
  • FIG. 7 An alternative embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 7.
  • the peel initiator 56' and the adjacent seal portion are constructed such that the peel-initiator blends to a seal presenting a gradually increasing resistance, as opposed to the step-wise increasing resistance of the first embodiment.
  • This arrangement is characterized by the angularly converging portions of the seal that terminates with the peel-initiator 56'.
  • Yet another embodiment of the invention includes a pair of peel-initiator structures in the adhesive bonding between the lid portion 24 and the cup portion (see FIG. 8).
  • a peel initiator 64, 66 is provided at corresponding corners of the adhesive seal. With this arrangement, the lid portion 24 may be peeled away from either corner with a corresponding reduction in the force needed to initiate the peel-away.
  • the cup portion 22 may be exposed to a dispensing mechanism that deposits a metered volume of condiment 70 (see FIG. 9) in the receptacle.
  • the metered volume supplied is less than the actual volume of the receptacle so that some head space exists above the condiment.
  • the lid portion 24 is positioned in overlying relationship to the cup portion 22 and sealed thereto.
  • the resulting structure includes an adhesive 72 bonding the lid portion 24 and the cup portion 22 (see FIG. 10).
  • the non-bonded region 54 may be enlarged insofar as its width in the direction of the plane of symmetry is concerned.
  • the condiment container 20 of this embodiment has the same features and characteristics as the embodiment described above in connection with FIGs. 1-6. Accordingly, those common features will not be repeated here.
  • the peel-initiator 56' of this second embodiment extends farther into the region 54 than in the first embodiment while the adhesive seal 70 has a substantially uniform width around the edge of the receptacle.
  • the peel-initiator 56' is shaped substantially as a chevron, caret, or curly bracket.
  • the peel-initiator 56' is positioned in general longitudinal alignment with the spout 38 but is located on the opposite side of the receptacle from the spout 38.
  • the alternative structures for opening the package are separated from one another so that the user or consumer makes a conscious decision as to whether to open the condiment container by breaking or tearing open the spout 38 for a squeeze application, or to peel back the lid portion 24 so that the container 20 can be used for a dipping application.
  • the condiment container 20 has a different position and arrangement for the peel-initiator but is otherwise fully described by the discussion above in connection with FIGs. 1-6, which discussion will not be repeated here.
  • a pair of peel-initiators 64, 66 are provided, and each peel-initiator 64, 66 is positioned at a corresponding corner of adhesive seal 70 generally aligned with a corner of the receptacle. Recognizing that some consumers may find it easier, or more intuitive to start peeling back the lid portion 24 from a corner, the corner location of the peel initiators 64, 66 facilitates the peel opening. As shown, the peel-initiators 64, 66 are symmetric with respect to the plane of symmetry for the condiment container so that either corner may be randomly chosen by the consumer or user to start the peel opening process.
  • peel-initiator it is also within the purview of this disclosure that only one peel-initiator be used and that that peel-initiator be located at a corner of the condiment container offset from the plane of symmetry.
  • Such a container may look like the embodiment of FIG. 8 but with only one of the peel-initiators 64, 66 being present. It is likely that with such an embodiment directions might be provided on the outside surface of the lid portion 24 focusing consumer attention on the appropriate corner for peel initiation.
  • cup portion 22 and the lid portion 24 could be trimmed more closely to the adhesive line at one corner, leaving a tab projecting from the other corner and the peel-initiator so that peel-type opening would necessarily occur at the peel-initiator, whether it is centrally positioned or arranged at that other corner of the container.
  • the features of such a condiment container are adequately described above in connection with FIGs. 1-6 and will not be repeated here.
  • the consumer initially decides whether to have controlled dispensing of the condiment or to have full access to the receptacle. Where controlled dispensing is desired, the end of the container is broken off or twisted off at the location of the weakened area to expose the end of the spout 38. By applying finger pressure to the receptacle area, condiment is squeezed out of the spout so that it can be applied selectively, directionally, and in a controlled manner to a food item. Where fuller access to the condiment is desired (see FIG. 12), the tab 54 may be pulled away from the flange, past the peel-initiator, and away from the upper edge of the receptacle to expose as much (or all) of the receptacle as may be desired.
  • Yet another embodiment of the condiment container 20 has a different position for the peel-initiator 84.
  • the features of this condiment container not specifically described are adequately described in connection with FIGs. 1-6 and will not be repeated here.
  • the peel initiator 84 is aligned with the spout 38 and positioned so that the spout 38 is between the peel initiator 84 and the receptacle of the cup portion 22 (see FIG. 14).
  • the flange 26 of the cup portion 22 includes a tongue 80, which may be generally rectangular, symmetrically disposed with respect to the spout 38 and extending beyond the spout.
  • the peel- initiator 84 may have a generally angular or generally pointed feature oriented outwardly away from the spout 38 and the receptacle, but in general alignment therewith.
  • the tongue 80 extends beyond the peel-initiator 84 by a distance of 0.5 inches or more.
  • the lid portion 24 also includes a tongue 82 adapted, sized, and arranged to overlie and conform to the tongue 80 of the cup portion.
  • the tongue 86 of the lid portion 22 (see FIG. 14) is grasped and peeled away from the tongue 80 of the cup portion 22, for example in the direction of arrow 86.
  • the tongue 82 of the lid portion 22 exposes the end of the spout 38.
  • the condiment container 20 may be squeezed by the user so that condiment is expressed through spout 38 in a controlled and readily directed manner.
  • the lid portion 24 may be peeled farther away from the tongue 80 of the cup portion 22 to expose a portion or all of the receptacle and the condiment 70 therein.
  • the container 20 can provide a dipping container for a food item. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that it is not required that the lid portion either open the spout or open the receptacle. If desired, the consumer may first open the spout and dispense some of the condiment therethrough, and later open the lid portion to expose the receptacle to use some of the condiment by dipping. Moreover, if desired, the lid portion may be partially opened or completely removed.
  • Another embodiment of the condiment container 20 may have the spout 38 located at one end with the graspable tongue extending in a generally triangular configuration beyond the spout 38.
  • This embodiment also includes a generally pentagonal receptacle 90, but with sides meeting at obtuse angles.
  • One end of the container has a generally straight edge 91 extending generally perpendicularly to the plane of symmetry for the container 20, and having a length corresponding to the maximum width of the container 20.
  • the container also includes side edges 93, 95 extending from corresponding ends of the straight edge 91 to corresponding corners of the container.
  • a pair of symmetrically disposed slits 92, 94 extend from the corresponding side edge 93, 95 toward the straight edge 91, but do not intersect that straight edge 91.
  • the slits 92, 94 may be straight or arcuate, as desired, but the blind end of each slit 92, 94 is spaced from the straight edge 91 as well as from both side edges 93, 95. With that arrangement, the slits 92, 94, and the side edges 93, 95 cooperate to define a pair of symmetrically disposed ears 96, 98. At the time of manufacture, the ears 96, 98 lie in the plane of the flange 26 (see FIG. 17).
  • the condiment container 20 of this embodiment provides an additional convenience feature (see FIG. 18).
  • the ears 96, 98 may be pushed out of the plane of the flange 26 so that an upper edge of a package 100 can be received between the ears 96, 98 and the flange 26.
  • the condiment package 20 can be dispensed with the package 100 where appropriate.
  • the condiment container 20 can be configured for opening a described above in any of the other embodiments.
  • the cooperation between the ears 96, 98 and the side of the package 100 will support the condiment container 20 in cantilevered position so that the condiment is readily accessible.
  • each ear 96, 98 may be treated to enhance frictional engagement with a package 100.
  • the surface of the ears 96, 98 could be roughened relative to other surfaces of the container 20, or may have a low tack adhesive applied to at least a portion thereof.
  • the shape of the receptacle in the cup portion may be generally pentagonal as depicted in the embodiments described above, but may also have other desired shapes.
  • generally rectangular, generally square, generally triangular, generally polygonal, oblong, generally elliptical, and other shapes for the receptacle are all within the scope of this disclosure.
  • another embodiment of the condiment container 20 may include a generally cylindrical receptacle 110 (see Fig. 4A). The features of this condiment container not specifically described are adequately described in connection with FIGs. 1-6 and will not be repeated here.
  • the flange 26 surrounding the receptacle may follow the shape of the upper edge of the receptacle, or may have a larger area.
  • the flange 26 is generally rectangular thereby providing multiple locations from which the lid portion can be peeled back, some of which access the spout and some of which access the receptacle.
  • the material for the cup portion is typically provided in a roll. That roll of material is unwound into a forming device as a substantially continuous sheet where a plurality of receptacles are formed.
  • the receptacles may be formed in a row having two to about twelve or more receptacles therein, thereby forming a sheet with receptacles in straight transverse rows and straight longitudinally extending rows running in the direction of the length of the sheet unwound from the roll.
  • the sheet with formed receptacles then advances to filling apparatus.
  • the desired condiment is deposited in the receptacles through a conventional metering device to control the quantity and volume of condiment for each receptacle.
  • these filling heads may supply the same condiment in each of the longitudinal rows.
  • adjacent fill heads may deliver different condiments so that different condiments are filled in the receptacles of adjacent longitudinal rows of the sheet.
  • the sheet with filled receptacles is flushed with gas compatible with the product and helpful in retarding product degradation.
  • a second sheet of material for the lid portion is unrolled and advanced into overlying relationship with the receptacle sheet where it is sealed into position with respect to each of the receptacles.
  • FIGs. 28-40 A seventh preferred embodiment of the container 20 is depicted in FIGs. 28-40.
  • the flange 26 is provided with at least one, and preferably two, downwardly offset portions 26a, 26b which are spaced apart along the non-bonded region 52 (see FIG. 34).
  • Each of the offset portions 26a, 26b is offset downwardly from the cover portion to form therebetween a finger-access gap 120 which makes it easier for a user to manually grasp and peel-off the cover portion 24.
  • each offset portion 26a, 26b is bent rearwardly at about a right angle to form a horizontal Hp 27 to prevent the gap 120 from being closed in the event the offset portion is pressed toward the underside of the flange 26.
  • An additional advantageous feature of the seventh embodiment shown in FIGs. 28-40 relates to a configuration of the container sidewall 36 which facilitates compact packaging of a plurality of the containers, for example, in a carton or other packaging device. In that regard, it is desirable to compactly package and transport the containers 20 in such close proximity to one another that the flanges of adjacent containers overlap one another, as shown in FIGs.
  • first and second containers 20a and 20b are arranged with their spouts in alignment in the longitudinal direction Z.
  • the spout 38 of the first container overlies the rear portion of the second container 20b.
  • Additional third and fourth containers 20c and 2Od are also arranged with their spouts longitudinally aligned.
  • the third and fourth containers are also disposed adjacent the first and second containers 20a, 20b, respectively, in a lateral direction Z' with respect to the longitudinal direction Z, with side portions 26a of the flanges of the third and fourth containers 20c, 2Od arranged in overlapping relationship to the side portions of the first and second containers.
  • the front portions 36a of the container sidewalls 36 are configured to prevent the respective spouts 38 from being displaced, or cammed, upwardly in response to the sidewall front portions being contacted by the rear portions of longitudinally adjacent containers.
  • the upper section of the sidewall front portion 36a is arranged to extend downwardly relative to the respective flange 38 in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the flange, as shown especially in FIG. 40.
  • the spout 38 of the first container 20a will not be displaced upwardly as could otherwise occur if that upper section were instead inclined in a downward/rearward direction relative to the flange 26.
  • the upper section of the sidewall front portion 36a will not displace the spout 38 upwardly to any appreciable extent in response to being contacted by the rear portion of another container. That ensures that the containers can be assembled tightly together in overlapping relationship, with the container tops disposed in substantially parallel planes.
  • An alternative way of preventing the spouts from being displaced upwardly involves inclining the upper section of the sidewall front portion 36a in a downward/forward direction relative to the flange, but it is preferable to achieve this result by orienting the upper section substantially perpendicular to the plane of the flange.
  • the seal between the container lid and the container bottom portion may be positioned inwardly from the peripheral edge of the flange. Such an arrangement may be desirable to provide additional tolerance for cutting the finished containers from sheet material used for forming the containers and the lids.
  • the generally planar bottom 32 of the container portion 22 can include an embossed portion 122 to increase the bending stiffness of that planar bottom as shown in FIG. 29.
  • the eighth embodiment shows that the front portion 36a of the sidewall can be inclined relative to the plane of the flange, essentially in the longitudinal direction Z, such that an acute angle is defined between the plane of the front portion 36a and the plane of the flange.
  • Such an arrangement may, for example, be desirable in applications where it is desired to more securely lock or otherwise position the aligned adjacent ends of containers.
  • a score line 110 may be applied to the container lid or to the container bottom using a laser.
  • the score line can be applied mechanically, by laser, and/or by any other suitable means.
  • the laser score line 110 may be applied to a depth of about 40% to about 60% of the thickness of the APET material in the region of the spout. Preferably the depth of the score line 110 is about 50% of the depth of the APET material.
  • Suitable equipment for making the score line 110 includes the Video Jet 3320 laser scoring system, operating at a power setting in the range of about 80% to about 100%.
  • the VideoJet 3320 is a 30 watt system.
  • the mark speed lies in the range of about 90 to about 225 mm/sec.
  • the VideoJet 3320 is available from Videojet Technologies Ltd., Huntingdon, Campridgeshire PE29 6XX, United Kingdom.
  • the seal 112 between the cover and the container bottom may be patterned as depicted in FIGs. 1-33, or not patterned as depicted in FIGs. 37-38. Patterning can be intentionally applied. Patterning may result from pressing container surfaces together with patterned surfaces on the pressing dies. Alternatively, the pressing dies may be smooth such that no pattern results.
  • the sealing dies can be profiled to provide a graduated seal pressure extending laterally away from the longitudinal direction Z of the containers.
  • tackiness of the seal will be stronger adjacent to the spout area itself and will become less strong as the distance from the spout increases.
  • containers may be laterally joined to one another so as to be detachable from one another without rupturing the containers.
  • Such assemblies of multiple containers may include two, three, four, five, or more containers in a strip-like arrangement.
  • two such strip-like arrangements may be connected along the container back ends or edges to provide plural generally parallel strips in an assembly of containers. If further desired, hooks, eyes, or other mounting devices may be attached to the container assemblies to further enhance product display.
  • containers according to this invention may be used for condiments, sauces, dairy products, soups, pharmaceuticals, paints, powders, liquids, particulate materials, as well as any other product or material for which It may be desirable to have both metered and unmetered access.
  • the container may be used for any edible material.
  • a suitable edible product or material may be selected from the group consisting of a condiment, a soup, a sauce, a dairy product, a liquid, and combinations thereof.
  • the container may also be used for products or materials selected from the group consisting of a pharmaceutical, a pain, a powder, a liquid, a particulate material, and combinations thereof. Similarly, those skilled in the art will further appreciate that the container can be scaled up or down as needed to provide the appropriate volumetric capacity.
  • the container can be fabricated using various manufacturing techniques.
  • the container portion may be fashioned using deep draw processes, vacuum forming, or the like.
  • Other available manufacturing processes may provide container walls with features that are corrugated, undulating, bellows-like, ribbed, and/or the like. Such wall features may extend in the longitudinal direction or transversely thereto, as may be desired.
  • Some applications may also include reclosable ends for the spout and/or a valving arrangement for the spout.
  • the material selected for use in the container of this invention may be selected from the group of consisting of recyclable materials, and/or may be selected from the group consisting of sustainable materials.

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La présente invention concerne un contenant pour des condiments, lequel contenant comprend une portion contenant présentant un fond généralement plan, un rebord généralement parallèle, un bec de décharge et une paroi latérale qui s'étend entre le fond et le rebord. Une portion couvercle généralement plane est fixée au rebord par un adhésif de telle sorte qu'il existe une zone non scellée entre le couvercle et le rebord. Au moins une section du rebord dans la zone non scellée est recourbée vers le bas à distance de la portion couvercle afin de former entre les deux un espace vide permettant l'accès d'un doigt. La paroi latérale comprend une portion avant disposée sous le bec et s'étendant vers le bas par rapport à ce dernier. La portion avant de la paroi latérale est configurée pour empêcher le bec d'être déplacé vers le haut en réponse à un contact de la portion avant de la paroi latérale par la portion arrière d'un autre contenant dans un emballage de contenants.
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