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Condiment packet

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-11-22
NADON ANDREA
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[0015]According to one embodiment of the invention, there is a condiment packet that may include an exterior fold region, wherein a packet may include a single chamber that may be folded over on itself. The packet may include a quantity of a condiment that may be confined within the single chamber of the packet. The packet may include a seal that may be disposed on the exterior fold region. The seal may include a first mode, wherein the seal may prevent the quantity of condiment from leaving the packet. The seal may include a second mode, wherein the seal may permit the quantity of condiment to leave the packet.

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The inventions heretofore known suffer from a number of disadvantages which include limited in application, being too messy, being limited to two hand operation, being limited in use, being expensive, being wasteful, lacking features and benefits, being difficult to ship / pack / store, and the like.

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[0033]For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawing(s), and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and any additional applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

[0034]Reference throughout this specification to an “embodiment,” an “example” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, characteristic, or combinations thereof described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, appearances of the phrases an “em...

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Abstract

A condiment packet including an exterior fold region, wherein the packet is folded over on itself. The packet includes a quantity of a condiment confined within a single chamber. The packet includes a seal disposed on the exterior fold region. The seal includes a first mode, wherein the seal prevents the quantity of condiment from leaving the packet. The seal includes a second mode, wherein the seal permits the quantity of condiment to leave the packet. The seal includes either a selectably removable tab, a pressure sensitive seal aperture, a break-away nub, or a perforated region configured to secure over the seal and permit or prevent the condiment from leaving the packet. The condiment packet is configured for one hand operation, wherein a thumb and a forefinger apply pressure to the ends of the condiment packet, wherein the quantity of condiment leaves the packet through the seal.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to condiment packaging, specifically a condiment packet.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]A condiment is sauce or seasoning added to food to impart a particular flavor or, in some cultures, to complement the dish. Many condiments are available packaged in single-serving packets (sachets), like mustard or ketchup, particularly when supplied with take-out or fast food meals. Condiments are usually applied by the diner. Condiments are sometimes added prior to serving, for example a sandwich made with ketchup or mustard. Some condiments are used during cooking to add flavor or texture to the food; barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, marmite are examples.[0005]A condiment sachet or condiment packet is a small sachet generally made from plastic, tin foil, or mylar, filled with a small amount of condiment. They provide a simple and low-cost way of distributing small amounts of co...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D35/00B65D73/00
CPCB65D75/5894B65D75/585
Inventor NADON, ANDREA
Owner NADON ANDREA
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