In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to contain and dispense a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a control device, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some embodiments, a dispensing bottle includes a non-removable closure cap with a tamper evident feature that indicates whether the cap was previously opened. By one approach, the dispensing bottle includes discontinuous threads on a bottle neck and ratchet projections on a closure cap that engage the discontinuous thread(s) to prevent or inhibit manual removal of the cap from the bottle.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2515’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to hot and dry climactic regions such as California central valley, Chile and Xinjiang. It is a mid-season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and 3, Fusarium crown and root rot, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus and tomato mosaic virus.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2516’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to hot and dry climactic regions such as California central valley, Chile and Xinjiang. It is a mid-season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, fusarium crown and root rot, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus and tomato mosaic virus.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2530’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to hot and dry climactic regions such as California central valley, Chile and Xinjiang. It is a mid-season variety with resistance to Verticillium wilt, Fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, Fusarium crown and root rot, root knot nematode, bacteria speck and tomato spotted wilt virus.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2531’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to hot and dry climactic regions such as California central valley, Chile and Xinjiang. It is a mid-season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, root knot nematode, bacteria speck and tomato spotted wilt virus.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2359’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic regions such as the Northeastern USA, Portugal and Italy. It is an early season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial speck and moderate tolerance to bacterial spot. The variety is characterized by a sprawling compact vine with exceptional vine health and fruit that have extended field storage.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2481’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic regions such as the Northeastern USA, Portugal and Italy. It is a second-early season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode and bacterial speck and moderate tolerance to early blight and bacterial spot. The variety is characterized by a compact vine with exceptional vine health and fruit that have extended field storage.
A multi-condiment dispenser is provided that is able to automatically meter and dispense various types of condiments to a user. The condiment dispenser includes a compartment into which condiment receptacles are removably inserted. The baskets include a compartment into which a condiment pouch containing condiment and a pump may be loaded. Baskets loaded with the condiment pouch and pump may be inserted into the condiment dispenser to connect a motor system of the condiment dispenser to the pump within the basket. The condiment dispenser operates the motor system connected to the basket to drive the pump of that basket to cause condiment to be dispensed from the condiment pouch of that basket to the user. The condiment dispenser operates the motor system corresponding to the basket containing the condiment selected by a user to dispense the selected condiment to the user.
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods pertaining to a dispensing container with a dispensing cap, and cartridge are provided herein. In one aspect, a dispensing container includes a bottle with a primary fluid, a dispensing cap with a receptacle; and a cartridge insertable into the receptacle thereof and including a secondary fluid within a cavity of the cartridge, Methods of manufacturing the dispensing container, cap, and cartridge are further provided, as well as methods of using the dispensing cap and container to dispense two different fluids.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
14.
POLYSUCCINIMIDE POLYMERS, POLYMERIC FILMS, AND PACKAGING FOR COMESTIBLES
Polysuccinimide-containing polymeric material is provided. In one approach, the polysuccinimide-containing polymeric material includes one or more units including an amide moiety and one or more units including a cyclic imide moiety. In another approach, the polysuccinimide-containing polymeric material is combined with a transesterified polyester. The polysuccinimide-containing polymeric films can be used to make packaging films, such as packaging films for use with food products.
In one aspect, a closure cap is provided including a base, a flip-top lid, a disk, and a flow guide flange. The base has a central portion and a disk attachment skirt. The central portion of the base has a centrally disposed outlet. The flip-top lid is hingedly connected to the base and movable from a closed position to an open position to selectively permit fluid to egress through the centrally disposed outlet of the base. The disk has a body securable to the disk attachment skirt of the base, and a single, non-centrally disposed inlet. The flow guide flange extends from the body of the disk to the base to define a fluid channel that extends between the non-centrally disposed inlet and the centrally disposed outlet.
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid from a bottle that includes a closure cap with a flip-top lid, a base, and a tamper evident structure configured to indicate whether the closure cap has been previously opened. In some configurations, an area of the closure cap that a user manually leverages to open the cap includes a recess. By one approach, prior to initial opening, the movable wall covers most portion of the recess, and then upon initial opening, a user manually rotates the movable wall from the first generally vertical configuration to a second configuration that is moved inward into the recess.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/01 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the closures before applying
B65B 7/14 - Closing collapsible or resilient tubes, e.g. for tooth-paste, for lighter fuel
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
18.
CONTAINER, CLOSURE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE
A dispensing bottle is provided including a closure cap having a base that includes a central member with an opening for fluid to flow through and an inner skirt for securing the closure cap to a container body. The base further includes an internal shaft about the opening of the base and having threads thereon to which a movable tube is threaded onto to thereby form an expandable serum well. The movable tube has an extension that engages at least one of a neck of the container body and a liner secured to the neck such that when the closure cap is at least partially unthreaded from the container body the movable tube is retained in position relative to the at least one of the container body and the liner to thereby expand the expandable serum well as the closure cap is unthreaded from the container body.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
A dispensing bottle is provided that includes a container body having a neck forming an opening and neck threads thereon. The dispensing bottle includes a closure cap having a skirt with corresponding threads to secure the closure cap to the container body. The dispensing bottle further includes a liner and a fitment having a base portion and a tube. The base portion is attached to the neck of the container body and includes at least one opening therethrough. The tube extends from the opening of the base portion and into the container body to form a fluid flow channel within the neck of the container body to the opening of the base portion and to form a serum well within the neck of the container body. The liner is sealed to a rim of the neck of the container body and/or the base portion of the fitment.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
21.
CONDIMENT PACKAGING APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
A sachet filling apparatus is disclosed having a cartridge inlet configured to couple to a removable cartridge containing an aqueous food product. The sachet filling apparatus includes a pump coupled to the cartridge inlet and operable to pump aqueous food product from the cartridge toward a dispensing outlet. The sachet filling apparatus includes a sachet processing system operable to position a sachet having an open end at the dispensing outlet to be filled with aqueous food product pumped from the cartridge by the pump. The sachet processing system includes a sealer operable to seal the open end of the sachet. The sachet processing system is operable to dispense the filled sachet to a sachet receptacle.
B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
B65B 37/06 - Supplying or feeding fluent-solid, plastic, or liquid material, or loose masses of small articles, to be packaged by pistons or pumps
B65B 51/26 - Devices specially adapted for producing transverse or longitudinal seams in webs or tubes
Various bio-based biodegradable materials, films, packaging materials, and methods of manufacture are provided herein. For example, such components may include polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based materials that include lactic acid (LA) such as in the form of polylactic acid (PLA). In this regard, the synthesis of various PVA based copolymer on which PLA oligomers are grafted as a result of synthesis from LA. The result is a PVA-g-PLA copolymer, which is distinct from PVA and PLA blends.
A packaging film including protein, a plasticizer, and reducing agent is provided. A coating for use with packaging films is also provided. The coating includes wax particles, ethyl cellulose, and an emulsifier. The film is prepared by a method comprising mixing protein with water to form a first mixture, obtaining a supernatant from the first mixture, adding a plasticizer and reducing agent to the supernatant to form a second mixture, and drying the second mixture to form the film. The coated film is prepared by a method comprising melting wax to form melted wax, adding an emulsifier and a solvent to the melted wax to form a third mixture, homogenizing the third mixture to form an emulsion, adding ethyl cellulose to the emulsion to form a coating solution, and applying the coating solution to a film to form the coated film.
In one aspect, a cartridge for containing condiment is provided. The cartridge includes a body having an inner substantially cylindrical surface for containing a fluid. The body has a first end defining an opening. The cartridge includes a plunger disposed within the body that is configured to slide axially within the body and to force fluid within the body toward the opening of the body. The cartridge includes a valve within the opening sealing the fluid within the body and permitting the fluid to exit the body.
In one aspect, a condiment dispenser is provided including a pump having an inlet, and outlet, and a movable wall forming at least a portion of a pumping chamber such that moving the movable wall adjusts a volume of the pumping chamber to pump fluid from the inlet toward the outlet. A spout is connected to the outlet of the pump and has a channel extending to a dispensing opening. A bellows is disposed along at least a portion of the channel. A piston is connected to the movable wall of the pump and movable between a first position and a second position to move the movable wall of the pumping chamber to pump fluid toward the dispensing opening of the spout. Movement of the piston between the first and second positions also compresses and releases the bellows.
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
A condiment packaging apparatus is provided for dispensing condiment containers. The condiment packaging apparatus includes a condiment receiver for receiving a condiment, a cup dispenser, a ramp, a receptacle, and a turntable. The turntable has a cup receiving portion that receives a cup from the cup dispenser when the cup receiving portion is at the cup dispenser. The turntable is rotatable to transfer the cup to a dispensing outlet where the condiment is dispensed into the cup. The turntable is rotatable to direct the filled cup to the ramp along which the cup slides to the receptacle.
B65B 43/60 - Means for supporting containers or receptacles during the filling operation rotatable
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
A condiment dispenser is provided that is configured to dispense and mix multiple types of condiments for a user. The condiment dispenser has multiple outlets with each outlet dispensing one of the plurality of condiment components. The outlets are positioned to dispense the condiments into a receptacle positioned at a condiment receiving portion of the condiment dispenser which is positioned adjacent the outlets. The condiment dispenser further includes an agitator operable to agitate the receptacle, such as to mix the selected condiments dispensed from the outlets into the receptacle.
A condiment dispenser is provided that has a plurality of condiment supports each configured to position different types of condiment. The condiment dispenser has a dispensing head including a plurality of passages therethrough, with each passage of the plurality of passages including an inlet end and an outlet end. The condiment dispenser has a condiment receptacle receiving portion to receive a receptacle, the condiment receptacle receiving portion positioned adjacent the outlet ends of the plurality of passages of the dispensing head. The condiment dispenser includes a plurality of fluid transfer systems each connected to a condiment support of the plurality of condiment supports and a passage of the plurality of passages of the dispensing head. Each fluid transfer system is operable to transfer condiment from the condiment support to a corresponding passage of the dispensing head to dispense the condiment into the receptacle from the outlet end of the corresponding passage of the dispensing head.
A tray for cooking different food products is provided. The tray includes a first compartment and a second compartment. A hinge extends between the first compartment and the second compartment such that the first compartment is able to be moved relative to the second compartment for causing a content within the first compartment to move into the second compartment. The tray further comprises a crisping susceptor disposed within one of the compartments.
A47J 36/02 - Selection of specific materials, e.g. heavy bottoms with copper inlay or with insulating inlay
A23L 5/10 - General methods of cooking foods, e.g. by roasting or frying
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid from a bottle that includes a closure cap with a flip-top lid, a base, and a tamper evident structure configured to indicate whether the closure cap has been previously opened. In some configurations, an area of the closure cap that a user manually leverages to open the cap includes a recess.
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 43/22 - Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 51/20 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid from a bottle that includes a closure cap with a flip-top lid, a base, and a tamper evident structure configured to indicate whether the closure cap has been previously opened. In some configurations, an area of the closure cap that a user manually leverages to open the cap includes a recess.
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid from a bottle that includes a closure cap with a flip-top lid, a base, and a tamper evident structure configured to indicate whether the closure cap has been previously opened. In some configurations, an area of the closure cap that a user manually leverages to open the cap includes a recess.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 43/22 - Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
B65D 51/22 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2239’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic regions such as the Northeastern USA, Portugal and Italy. It is a main season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, bacterial speck and moderate tolerance to bacterial spot, bacterial canker and early blight. The variety is characterized by a compact uniform vine with exceptional vine health.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2247’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic regions such as the Northeastern USA, Canada and Spain. It is a main season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus and moderate tolerance to bacterial canker and early blight.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2354’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to hot and dry climactic regions such as California central valley, Chile and Xinjiang. It is a mid season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and 3, fusarium crown and root rot, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus and tomato mosaic virus.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2355’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to hot and dry climactic regions such as California central valley, Chile and Xinjiang. It is an mid season variety with resistance to fusarium wilt races 1, 2 and 3, fusarium crown and root rot, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus and tomato mosaic virus.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2249’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for the dual use market with both hand and machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic regions such as the Northeastern USA, Portugal and Italy. It is a late season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial speck, late blight and moderate tolerance to bacterial spot and early blight.
A dispensing bottle including a container body and a closure cap with tamper-evident features is provided herein. The closure cap includes a base and a flip-top lid. The base includes a skirt having internal threads and a plurality of alignment bulges disposed on an internal surface thereof. An upper center surface of the base has a teardrop-shaped opening with a lip therearound. The lid includes a sealing rim projecting inwardly from a top surface of the lid. The sealing rim is configured to engage the lip around the teardrop-shaped opening to inhibit the egress of fluid through the closure cap. The alignment bulges are configured to engage a ring on the neck of the container body to separate a lower base ring from a remainder of the closure cap upon removal of the closure cap from the container body, thereby forming the tamper evident feature.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 43/22 - Devices for holding in closed position, e.g. clips
A polymeric material is provided that includes a modified polyvinyl polymer having a polyvinyl chain including one or more units having moieties produced by reaction of a reactant with a polyvinyl alcohol. A method of making a modified polyvinyl polymer includes reacting a polyvinyl alcohol with one or more reactants in the presence of a solvent. Packaging includes a polymeric material including a modified polyvinyl polymer.
A method for degrading polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or derivative thereof with an enzymatic cascade is provided. The method includes treating the PVA or derivative thereof with an enzyme effective to oxidize hydroxyl groups of the PVA to ketones; an enzyme effective to oxidize ketones of the PVA to esters; and an enzyme effective to hydrolyze ester bonds to create fragments of the PVA. For decorated PVA (such as succinyl side chains), the method may further include treating the PVA with an enzyme effective to remove the succinyl side chains from the PVA material. Also provided are biodegradable packaging materials, such as for food products, that include the enzymatic cascade for degrading PVA or derivative thereof.
C08J 11/10 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation
A microwavable package including at least one susceptor can be configured for use with microwave heating of a packaged food product. The package can include at least one vent opening, such as on a bottom wall, to vent moisture from the package during microwave heating. The package can further include an absorbent material positioned adjacent the vent opening to absorb moisture therethrough. The package may also include additional vent openings such as at a lid or side walls.
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
A47J 36/02 - Selection of specific materials, e.g. heavy bottoms with copper inlay or with insulating inlay
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to contain and dispense a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a control device, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some embodiments, a dispensing bottle includes a non-removable closure cap with a tamper evident feature that indicates whether the cap was previously opened. By one approach, the dispensing bottle includes discontinuous threads on a bottle neck and ratchet projections on a closure cap that engage the discontinuous thread(s) to prevent or inhibit manual removal of the cap from the bottle.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
In one aspect, a food processing system is provided including a first flow line and a second flow line. The first flow line includes a mixer and a pump for pumping a fluid from the mixer. The second flow line has a first conduit extending from a hopper containing solid particles to a rotary feeder and a second conduit extending from the rotary feeder to the first flow line.
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods pertaining to a dispensing container with a dispensing cap, and cartridge are provided herein. In one aspect, a dispensing container includes a bottle with a primary fluid, a dispensing cap with a receptacle; and a cartridge insertable into the receptacle thereof and including a secondary fluid within a cavity of the cartridge, Methods of manufacturing the dispensing container, cap, and cartridge are further provided, as well as methods of using the dispensing cap and container to dispense two different fluids.
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
57.
DISPENSING CAP, INSERTABLE CARTRIDGE, DISPENSING CONTAINER, DISPENSING SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE AND USE
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods pertaining to a dispensing container with a dispensing cap, and cartridge are provided herein. In one aspect, a dispensing container includes a bottle with a primary fluid, a dispensing cap with a receptacle; and a cartridge insertable into the receptacle thereof and including a secondary fluid within a cavity of the cartridge, Methods of manufacturing the dispensing container, cap, and cartridge are further provided, as well as methods of using the dispensing cap and container to dispense two different fluids.
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
58.
DISPENSING CAP, INSERTABLE CARTRIDGE, DISPENSING CONTAINER, DISPENSING SYSTEM, AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE AND USE
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods pertaining to a dispensing container with a dispensing cap, and cartridge are provided herein. In one aspect, a dispensing container includes a bottle with a primary fluid, a dispensing cap with a receptacle; and a cartridge insertable into the receptacle thereof and including a secondary fluid within a cavity of the cartridge, Methods of manufacturing the dispensing container, cap, and cartridge are further provided, as well as methods of using the dispensing cap and container to dispense two different fluids.
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods pertaining to a dispensing container with a dispensing cap, and cartridge are provided herein. In one aspect, a dispensing container includes a bottle with a primary fluid, a dispensing cap with a receptacle; and a cartridge insertable into the receptacle thereof and including a secondary fluid within a cavity of the cartridge, Methods of manufacturing the dispensing container, cap, and cartridge are further provided, as well as methods of using the dispensing cap and container to dispense two different fluids.
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 51/28 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes with auxiliary containers for additional articles or materials
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 47/26 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge with slide valves, e.g. formed with slidable spouts
60.
Modular Meal System and Method of Making a Modular Meal System
An example modular meal system includes two or more modular meal components. Example modular meal components include a tray, a meal component disposed within the tray, and a sauce component disposed within the tray. The meal component is selected from a protein component, a starch component, a vegetable component, an appetizer component, and a dessert component. Each modular meal component is configured and/or formulated to reach at least 165° F. or at least 167° F. when heated from frozen for a heating time period within the range of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes and at a heating temperature within the range of about 350° F. to about 450° F.
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
A23L 13/00 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof
A23L 13/60 - Comminuted or emulsified meat products, e.g. sausagesReformed meat from comminuted meat product
A23L 19/00 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof
A23L 19/12 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof of tuberous or like starch containing root crops of potatoes
A23L 7/109 - Types of pasta, e.g. macaroni or noodles
A23L 13/50 - Poultry products, e.g. poultry sausages
A21D 13/00 - Finished or partly finished bakery products
B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
61.
Modular Meal System and Method of Making a Modular Meal System
An example modular meal system includes two or more modular meal components. Example modular meal components include a tray, a meal component disposed within the tray, and a sauce component disposed within the tray. The meal component is selected from a protein component, a starch component, a vegetable component, an appetizer component, and a dessert component. Each modular meal component is configured and/or formulated to reach at least 165° F. or at least 167° F. when heated from frozen for a heating time period within the range of from about 20 minutes to about 60 minutes and at a heating temperature within the range of about 350° F. to about 450° F.
B65D 81/34 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging foodstuffs intended to be cooked or heated within the package
A23L 13/00 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof
A23L 13/60 - Comminuted or emulsified meat products, e.g. sausagesReformed meat from comminuted meat product
A23L 19/00 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof
A23L 19/12 - Products from fruits or vegetablesPreparation or treatment thereof of tuberous or like starch containing root crops of potatoes
A23L 7/109 - Types of pasta, e.g. macaroni or noodles
A23L 13/50 - Poultry products, e.g. poultry sausages
A21D 13/00 - Finished or partly finished bakery products
B65B 25/00 - Packaging other articles presenting special problems
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
B65B 7/01 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the closures before applying
B65B 7/14 - Closing collapsible or resilient tubes, e.g. for tooth-paste, for lighter fuel
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2124’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States and Italy. It is a main season variety with resistance to verticillium race 1, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus and moderate resistance to bacterial spot, bacterial canker and early blight. The superior vine health and extended field storage make it particularly valuable variety for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases and delay field harvest.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2123’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic regions such as the Northeastern USA, Portugal and Italy. It is an early variety with resistance to verticillium wilt, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial speck and moderate tolerance to bacterial spot.
A condiment dispensing pump system is provided that includes a valve chamber and a valve retainer having a first portion defining a valve cavity and a second portion for coupling to an inlet flow path. A one-way valve is removably insertable into the valve cavity. The one-way valve includes a tether portion coupled to the second portion of the valve retainer such that the one-way valve is removable from the valve cavity while still tethered to the valve retainer. The condiment dispensing pump system includes a spout having a first end fluidly coupled to the valve cavity and a second end opposite the first end. A dispensing nozzle is removably attached to the second end of the spout, the dispensing nozzle being tethered to the spout tube such that when the dispensing nozzle is detached from the second end of the spout the dispensing nozzle remains tethered to the spout tube.
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
A multi-condiment dispenser is provided that is able to automatically meter and dispense various types of condiments to a user. The condiment dispenser includes a compartment into which condiment receptacles are removably inserted. The baskets include a compartment into which a condiment pouch containing condiment and a pump may be loaded. Baskets loaded with the condiment pouch and pump may be inserted into the condiment dispenser to connect a motor system of the condiment dispenser to the pump within the basket. The condiment dispenser operates the motor system connected to the basket to drive the pump of that basket to cause condiment to be dispensed from the condiment pouch of that basket to the user. The condiment dispenser operates the motor system corresponding to the basket containing the condiment selected by a user to dispense the selected condiment to the user.
In one aspect, a condiment dispenser for discharging condiment from a condiment container is disclosed. The condiment dispenser includes a housing configured to surround at least a portion of the condiment container when installed in the housing. A spout extends from the condiment dispenser for discharging the condiment from the dispenser. A pump is positioned within the housing to force condiment to the spout and out of the condiment dispenser. The condiment dispenser further includes a substantially continuous flow path having an inlet configured to couple to the condiment container and an outlet in the spout for discharging the condiment, the substantially continuous flow path installed as a single unit from the inlet to the outlet and extending through the pump.
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid from a bottle that includes a closure cap with a flip-top lid, a base, and a tamper evident structure configured to indicate whether the closure cap has been previously opened. In some configurations, an area of the closure cap that a user manually leverages to open the cap includes a recess. By one approach, prior to initial opening, the movable wall covers most portion of the recess, and then upon initial opening, a user manually rotates the movable wall from the first generally vertical configuration to a second configuration that is moved inward into the recess.
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
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CONTAINER, CLOSURE, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE
A dispensing bottle is provided including a closure cap having a base that includes a central member with an opening for fluid to flow through and an inner skirt for securing the closure cap to a container body. The base further includes an internal shaft about the opening of the base and having threads thereon to which a movable tube is threaded onto to thereby form an expandable serum well. The movable tube has an extension that engages at least one of a neck of the container body and a liner secured to the neck such that when the closure cap is at least partially unthreaded from the container body the movable tube is retained in position relative to the at least one of the container body and the liner to thereby expand the expandable serum well as the closure cap is unthreaded from the container body.
A dispensing bottle is provided that includes a container body having a neck forming an opening and neck threads thereon. The dispensing bottle includes a closure cap having a skirt with corresponding threads to secure the closure cap to the container body. The dispensing bottle further includes a liner and a fitment having a base portion and a tube. The base portion is attached to the neck of the container body and includes at least one opening therethrough. The tube extends from the opening of the base portion and into the container body to form a fluid flow channel within the neck of the container body to the opening of the base portion and to form a serum well within the neck of the container body. The liner is sealed to a rim of the neck of the container body and/or the base portion of the fitment.
B65D 47/06 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages
B65D 43/16 - Non-removable lids or covers hinged for upward or downward movement
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
78.
EMULSION-BASED FOOD PRODUCTS COMPRISING PLANT-BASED PROTEINS AND FIBER
Emulsions and emulsion-based food products are described herein. Methods of making emulsions and emulsion-based food products are also provided. The emulsions and emulsion-based food products contain plant-based protein and plant-based fiber. In one particular approach, the plant-based fiber includes flaxseed fiber, and the plantbased protein includes faba bean protein. The combination of faba bean protein and flaxseed fiber provides desired creamy texture and emulsion stability to the emulsions and emulsion-based food products.
Apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to open and discharge the contents of a packet or sachet. In some embodiments, a portable dispensing device includes a housing, an opening mechanism, and a discharging mechanism. In some configurations, the device includes a rotatable axle, a rotatable cap disposed at an end of the housing, and a roller element (coupled to the axle) that is configured to rotate with manual rotation of the rotatable cap, and a slot in the housing that permits at least a portion of the packet to advance through, wherein the slot and housing assists with pressing opposing packet walls together to discharge the contents of the packet. In some configurations, the opening mechanism also includes another housing slot where a corner of the packet may be fed and a knife element disposed to facilitate removal of the corner to thereby open the packet.
B67D 1/00 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught
B67D 1/08 - Apparatus or devices for dispensing beverages on draught Details
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
81.
CONDIMENT DISPENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USE
In one aspect, a condiment dispenser is provided including a pump having an inlet, and outlet, and a movable wall forming at least a portion of a pumping chamber such that moving the movable wall adjusts a volume of the pumping chamber to pump fluid from the inlet toward the outlet. A spout is connected to the outlet of the pump and has a channel extending to a dispensing opening. A bellows is disposed along at least a portion of the channel. A piston is connected to the movable wall of the pump and movable between a first position and a second position to move the movable wall of the pumping chamber to pump fluid toward the dispensing opening of the spout. Movement of the piston between the first and second positions also compresses and releases the bellows.
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
A47J 47/01 - Kitchen containers, stands or the like, not provided for in other groups of this subclassCutting-boards, e.g. for bread with dispensing devices
A47J 47/08 - Closed containers for foodstuffs for non-granulated foodstuffs
B67D 3/00 - Apparatus or devices for controlling flow of liquids under gravity from storage containers for dispensing purposes
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
82.
CONDIMENT DISPENSING APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHODS OF USE
In one aspect, a cartridge for containing condiment is provided. The cartridge includes a body having an inner substantially cylindrical surface for containing a fluid. The body has a first end defining an opening. The cartridge includes a plunger disposed within the body that is configured to slide axially within the body and to force fluid within the body toward the opening of the body. The cartridge includes a valve within the opening sealing the fluid within the body and permitting the fluid to exit the body.
A47G 19/18 - Containers for delivering jam, mustard, or the like
B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
A tray for cooking different food products is provided. The tray includes a first compartment and a second compartment. A hinge extends between the first compartment and the second compartment such that the first compartment is able to be moved relative to the second compartment for causing a content within the first compartment to move into the second compartment. The tray further comprises a crisping susceptor disposed within one of the compartments.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2127’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to humid climactic conditions of regions such as the Northeastern United States. It is a second mid-season variety with resistance to verticillium race 1, fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root rot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial spot, bacterial canker, and early blight. ‘H2127’ produces an exceptional set of small, pear shaped red fruit suitable for whole peeling. The superior vine health makes it particularly valuable for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases.
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods provided herein are useful for dispensing a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a flip top, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some configurations, the base has a central opening through which the fluid exits and an internal shaft with a non-planar end surface opposite the central opening. In some configurations, the non-planar end surface and the disk define channels between the mixing chamber and the internal shaft. In some embodiments, the disk includes a central opening, a plurality of partial annular openings through a planar surface of the disk, and projections extending into the mixing chamber.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
B65D 47/04 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps
B65B 7/01 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the closures before applying
B65B 7/14 - Closing collapsible or resilient tubes, e.g. for tooth-paste, for lighter fuel
B65D 85/72 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
Shelf-stable, extruded food products are provided which are suitable for young children due to their fast-melting characteristic. The food products include at least an extruded cereal component with a crunchy but also soft texture. The cereal component includes soft flour, fiber, carbonate, and milk powder. The cereal component is also characterized by limited fat and sugar content. The extruded food products may optionally include one or more fillings. The extruded food products have a shelf life of at least about 6 months when stored at about 20° C. in sealed packaging.
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2012’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the arid climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, and Extremadura, Spain. It is a main season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt race 1, fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, root knot nematode, and tomato spotted wilt virus. While the high viscosity of its processed juice make fruit of ‘H2012’ particularly valuable for production of sauces and paste, its uniform and attractive fruit are also valuable for whole-pack and peel/dice uses. The combination of extended field storage of the fruit with its resistance to fusarium wilt race 3 and tomato spotted wilt virus make it valuable to the tomato processing industry.
In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to contain and dispense a fluid, such as a thixotropic fluid. In some embodiments, a bottle having a closure cap includes a control device, a base, and a disk, where the base and disk define a mixing chamber configured to facilitate mixing of any serum or liquid separated from the fluid back therein. In some embodiments, a dispensing bottle includes a non-removable closure cap with a tamper evident feature that indicates whether the cap was previously opened. By one approach, the dispensing bottle includes discontinuous threads on a bottle neck and ratchet projections on a closure cap that engage the discontinuous thread(s) to prevent or inhibit manual removal of the cap from the bottle.
B65D 47/08 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps with pouring spouts or tubesClosures with discharging devices other than pumps with discharge nozzles or passages having articulated or hinged closures
B65D 47/20 - Closures with discharging devices other than pumps comprising hand-operated members for controlling discharge
B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas
fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root knot nematode, bacterial spot, bacterial canker and early blight. The superior vine health and extended field storage make it particularly valuable variety for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases and delay field harvest.
fusarium wilt races 1 and 2, root rot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, bacterial spot and early blight. ‘H2021’ produces an exceptional set of small, pear shaped red fruit suitable for whole peeling. The superior vine health and extended field storage make it particularly valuable for production regions with high levels of rain that can promote bacterial and fungal diseases and delay field harvest.
29 - Meat, dairy products, prepared or preserved foods
30 - Basic staples, tea, coffee, baked goods and confectionery
Goods & Services
Frozen, prepared or packaged meals, entrees, sides and snacks consisting primarily of meat, poultry, vegetables, potatoes, legumes, mushrooms, or eggs; Frozen vegetables Frozen, prepared or packaged meals, entrees, sides and snacks consisting primarily of rice, pasta
Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2016’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the arid climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA. It is a full season variety with resistance to verticillium wilt race 1, fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, root rot nematode, bacterial speck, and tomato spotted wilt virus. The high viscosity of its processed juice makes it particularly valuable for production of thick sauces, such as ketchup, where varieties with good field performance and resistance to fusarium wilt race 3 are lacking.
