US20180132637A1

US20180132637A1 - Squeezable container

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Publication number: US20180132637A1
Application number: US15/351,548
Authority: US
Inventors: Lisa Hemani
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-11-15
Filing date: 2016-11-15
Publication date: 2018-05-17

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to the field of squeezable containers for dispensing two condiments. The invention, particularly relates to a squeezable container for dispensing two condiments/sauces, such as ketchup and mustard on to edible articles, at the same time. The container having two separate hollow structures for holding two creamy viscous substances and a screw closure is disclosed. Both hollow structures as well as screw closure are separated by walls.

Description

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to the field of squeezable container for dispensing two condiments simultaneously on to edible articles. The invention, particularly relates to a squeezable container for dispensing two condiments/sauces, such as ketchup and mustard on to edible articles which are selected from food products like Burgers, hotdogs, buns, hamburgers, Pizzas, sandwiches, rolls etc., at the same time.

(2) Background of the Invention

Serving and managing condiments such as mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc. is one of the important tasks for running the fast food restaurants. Many of the fast food restaurants have their condiments in small sealed plastic envelopes. Dispensing of the condiments on the food products by tearing the envelope and squeezing them out results in spills overs most of the and invariably leads to a very messy condition. Further, during the outdoor parties like barbeques it is also required that an easy to manage arrangements should be done for dispensing condiments such as ketchup and mustard on the edible articles like Burgers, hotdogs, buns, hamburgers, Pizzas, sandwiches, rolls etc., etc.
A number of different type of solutions for dispensing condiments are available in the prior art, in which these patents are herein incorporated by reference for their supportive teachings, and include: U.S. Pat. No. 4,773,569 discloses a dispenser for pasty matter. The dispenser includes a container and an outlet pipe of flexible material attachable thereto and enclosing a valve member. U.S. Pat. No. 4,143,688 discloses an apparatus for selectively dispensing pasty substances, further the apparatus includes a closed container having a plurality of structures and a valve arrangement for controlling the flow. Another prior art document U.S. Pat. No. 5,353,965 discloses containers for dispensing condiments and especially a container which can be inverted for dispensing the condiments and inverted to its upright position for storage. The container is rectangular in cross-section having a bottom upon which it may rest in the upright position and a neck at the top (relative to the upright position) for attaching a dispensing nozzle. Another prior art document U.S. Pat. No. 5,462,203 discloses a dispenser for feeding out convenient units of two liquid products. The dispenser also includes a piston assembly.
Further, many squeezable containers having cap including two outlets/holes can be found sold in the market. For dispensing ketchup and mustard condiments using toy-gun type design is also available in the market and sold as “Dual action ketchup and mustard condiment dispenser Ray Gun” (see: https://www.amazon.ca/Action-Ketchup-Mustard-Condiment-Dispenser/dp/B00J7NWO5U). The Prior art, which is herein incorporated by reference for their supportive teachings, and include documents: U.S. Pat. No. 7,665,631 discloses a dual chamber liquid condiment bottle which utilizes a rotatable valve above each chamber to adjust the amount of liquid condiment released when squeezing the bottle. Another prior art document U.S. Pat. No. 5,921,440 discusses a dual, or multi-structure container intended for use as a condiment dispenser. It has a rotatable cap that allows for the dispensing of either structure individually, or together. Prior art document U.S. Pat. No. 6,583,103 discloses a two chamber bottle for dispensing a two part cleaning solution from each chamber in equal amounts. Another prior art document U.S. Pat. No. 4,984,715 discloses a two structure squeeze bottle intended to expel the contents without inverting the bottle. Inverting the squeeze bottle is essential to apply condiments downward onto food.
However, above mentioned references and many other similar references has one or more of the following shortcomings: (i) complex dispenser design; (ii) an apparatus can be fixed at one location; (iii) pipe or nozzle is connected to the container or the apparatus; (iv) valve arrangements are included; (v) only used for dispensing liquid; and (v) dispenses one of the condiments only at one time.
The present application addresses the above mentioned concerns and short comings with regard to providing a squeezable container for dispensing two condiments, such as ketchup and mustard or similar sauces on to edible articles, which are selected from food products like Burgers, hotdogs, buns, hamburgers, Pizzas, sandwiches, rolls etc., at the same time.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the above mentioned disadvantages and limitations inherent in the apparatus of dispensing now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a simple and easy to handle a container for dispensing pasty materials, such as ketchup and mustard. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a squeezable container for dispensing two condiments, such as ketchup and mustard or similar sauces on to edible articles, at the same time.
An object of the present invention is to provide a squeezable container for dispensing of at the same time on edible articles, said container comprises: two separate hollow structures, wherein two hollow structures separated by a wall; first hollow structures for holding a first creamy viscous substance and a second hollow structure for holding a second creamy viscous substance; a screw closure, wherein screw closure comprises two openings for dispensing two creamy viscous substances at the same time.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a container for dispensing of two different types of creamy viscous substances at the same time on edible articles or one type of creamy viscous substance dispenses from two different openings on edible articles simultaneously.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a container for dispensing of ketchup and mustard creamy viscous substances at the same time on edible articles.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a squeezable container for dispensing two creamy viscous substances at the same time.
It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a container for dispensing of two creamy viscous substances at the same time having the screw closure. Further, the screw closure includes a separator and the screw closure arranged on the container in such a way that the container dispenses two creamy viscous substances from two separate openings.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
These together with other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description of the drawings. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 depicts the squeezable container having two hollow structures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
A squeezable container for dispensing two different types of condiments quickly and easily on edible articles is discussed in the present invention. Particularly for outdoor parties such as barbeques these types of squeezable containers would be very helpful for quick dispensing. Additionally, this can also be useful while dispensing two different condiments having two different colors to make attractive decorated sauces waves on the edible articles like hotdog.
FIG. 1 illustrates an example of the squeezable container for dispensing pasty or creamy viscous materials on the edible articles. The container (1) comprises two hollow structures (2 and 3) which are separated by the wall (4) and screw cap (5). The two hollow structures can be filled with the two different types of condiments or one same type of creamy viscous materials in both structures. The first hollow structure (2) has the first creamy viscous material such as ketchup and the second hollow structure (3) has the second creamy viscous material such as mustard. The creamy viscous materials are filled in the respective hollow structures while the container is in the open position. Further, the screw cap (5) includes a fixed separator (7) and has two opening(s) (6 a and 6 b). The screw cap (5) is arranged on the container in such a way that separator (7) and the wall (3) aligns in one line, so that when the container is squeezed then the first creamy viscous material from the hollow structure (2) is dispensed only through the opening (6 a) and second creamy viscous material is dispensed only through the opening (6 b). The example clearly indicates that it is easy and quick way one can dispense two different creamy viscous materials or condiments, such as ketchup and mustard, at the same time by squeezing the container on the edible articles (8).
It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussed embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.
The benefits and advantages that may be provided by the present invention have been described above with regard to specific embodiments. These benefits and advantages, and any elements or limitations that may cause them to occur or to become more pronounced are not to be construed as critical, required, or essential features of any or all of the embodiments.
While the present invention has been described with reference to particular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments are illustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvements to the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated that these variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall within the scope of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A squeezable container for dispensing of two creamy viscous substances at the same time on to edible articles, said container comprises:

a) two separate hollow structures, wherein two hollow structures separated by a wall;

b) a first hollow structure for holding a first creamy viscous substance;

c) a second hollow structure for holding a second creamy viscous substance; and

d) a screw closure, wherein screw closure comprises two openings for dispensing two creamy viscous substances at the same time.

2. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first creamy viscous substance and the second creamy viscous substance may be a same or different type of creamy viscous substances.

3. The container according to claim 1, wherein the first creamy viscous substance is ketchup.

4. The container according to claim 1, wherein the second creamy viscous substance is mustard.

5. The container according to claim 1, wherein the container is squeezable.

6. The container according to claim 1, wherein the screw closure comprising a fixed separator and the screw closure arranged on the container to dispense two creamy viscous substances from two separate openings.