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EP3245144A1 - Produit alimentaire à composants multiples - Google Patents

Produit alimentaire à composants multiples

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Publication number
EP3245144A1
EP3245144A1 EP16702448.8A EP16702448A EP3245144A1 EP 3245144 A1 EP3245144 A1 EP 3245144A1 EP 16702448 A EP16702448 A EP 16702448A EP 3245144 A1 EP3245144 A1 EP 3245144A1
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Prior art keywords
spout
straw
pouch
food product
fluid passage
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German (de)
English (en)
Inventor
Brian Michael STUCK
Matthew Blake RODGERS
JR. Joel Dean GENAW
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Nestec SA
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Nestec SA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/22—Details
    • B65D77/24—Inserts or accessories added or incorporated during filling of containers
    • B65D77/28—Cards, coupons, or drinking straws
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/04—Articles or materials enclosed in two or more containers disposed one within another
    • B65D77/06—Liquids or semi-liquids or other materials or articles enclosed in flexible containers disposed within rigid containers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D77/00—Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
    • B65D77/10—Container closures formed after filling
    • B65D77/20—Container closures formed after filling by applying separate lids or covers, i.e. flexible membrane or foil-like covers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—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
    • B65D81/32—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
    • B65D81/3283—Cylindrical or polygonal containers, e.g. bottles, with two or more substantially axially offset, side-by-side compartments for simultaneous dispensing
    • B65D81/3288—Cylindrical or polygonal containers, e.g. bottles, with two or more substantially axially offset, side-by-side compartments for simultaneous dispensing composed of two or more separate containers joined to each other
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D85/70—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for
    • B65D85/72—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for materials not otherwise provided for for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials

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  • a pouch may include bananas, or strawberries, or a mixture of bananas and strawberries, by way of example.
  • bananas or strawberries
  • strawberries or a mixture of bananas and strawberries
  • FIG. 1A is an exploded, perspective view of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 1 B is a top plan view of the multi-component food product of FIG. 1A shown in a mated position.
  • FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of another embodiment of a multi- component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded, perspective view of a pouch and a connector member of multi-component food product of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a portion of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a connector member used with the multi-component food product of FIG. 4.
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded, perspective view of a portion of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 7 A is a top plan view of the multi-component food product of FIG. 6 shown in an unlocked position.
  • FIG. 7B is a top plan view of the multi-component food product of FIG. 6 shown in a locked position.
  • FIG. 8A is a partially cross-sectional, side view of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 8B is a partially cross-sectional, exploded side view of the multi-component food product of FIG. 8A.
  • FIG. 9A is a partially cross-sectional, side view of another embodiment of the multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 9B is partially cross-sectional, exploded side view of the multi-component food product of FIG. 9A.
  • FIG. 10 is an exploded, perspective view of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 1 1 is an assembled cross-sectional side view of the multi- component food product of FIG. 10.
  • FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 13 is a side elevational view of a pouch and straw combination of FIG. 12.
  • FIG. 14 is an exploded, perspective view of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • FIG. 15 is an exploded, perspective view of another embodiment of a multi-component food product constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • inventive concepts are not limited in their application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components or steps or methodologies set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings.
  • inventive concepts disclosed herein are capable of other embodiments, or of being practiced or carried out in various ways.
  • phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting the inventive concepts disclosed and claimed herein in any way.
  • qualifiers like “substantially,” “about,” “approximately,” and combinations and variations thereof, are intended to include not only the exact amount or value that they qualify, but also some slight deviations therefrom, which may be due to manufacturing tolerances, measurement error, wear and tear, stresses exerted on various parts, and combinations thereof, for example.
  • any reference to "one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment.
  • the appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1 B a multi-component food product 10 constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein is illustrated.
  • the multi-component food product 10 includes a first flexible pouch 12 containing a first food product (not shown) and a second flexible pouch 16 containing a second food product (not shown).
  • the first pouch 12 has a first spout 20 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 12
  • the second pouch 16 has a second spout 22 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 22.
  • the first spout 20 and the second spout 22 are configured so as to be mateable (FIG. 1 B) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 12 and the second food product of the second pouch 16 to be consumed simultaneously.
  • the pouches 12 and 16 may be fabricated of any non-permeable, flexible material.
  • the pouches 12 and 16 may be made of one or more flexible sheets, such as polymer sheets or foil sheets.
  • the pouches 12 and 16 may be used to contain any flowable material.
  • flowable material include food, beverages, granules, and gases.
  • the flowable material may be pureed food products or beverages designed for consumption by children such as, but not limited to, oatmeal, a puree, a yogurt product, a frosting, a sauce, a dip, fruit pieces, diary, cheese, or savory food products.
  • the first food product and the second food product may be of the same type of food product or different food products.
  • the first food product and the second food product may have any flavor such as, but not limited to strawberry, grape, lemon, lime, orange, white grape, vanilla, raspberry, banana, apple, chocolate, pear, yogurt, kiwi, mango, tropicals or combinations thereof.
  • the first food product may be a first flavor and the second food product may be a second flavor, which is different from the first flavor or the first flavor may be the same and the second flavor.
  • first spout 20 and the second spout 22 are configured so as to be mateable in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first food pouch 12 and the second food product of the second food pouch 16 simultaneously, thereby allowing a consumer to mix and match the food product of one pouch with the food product of another pouch.
  • the first spout 20 has a passage 24 in fluid communication with the interior of the first pouch 12
  • the second spout 22 has a passage 26 in fluid communication with the interior of the second pouch 16.
  • first spout 20 and the second spout 22 are each D-shaped or semi-circular shaped wherein the first spout 20 has a flat surface 28 along the length of the first spout 20 and the second spout 22 has a flat surface 30 extending along the length of the second spout 22.
  • the first spout 20 is secured to the first pouch 12 in a suitable fashion so that the flat surface 28 is aligned with one side of the first pouch 12.
  • the second spout 22 is secured to the second pouch 16 so that the flat surface 30 is aligned with one side of the second pouch 16.
  • the flat surface 28 of the first spout 12 may be brought into contact with the flat surface 30 of the second spout 16 in a face-to-face relationship, as illustrated in FIG. 1 B. With the flat surfaces 28 and 30 brought together, the first spout 12 and the second spout 16 cooperate to define a substantially cylindrical shaped spout that may be easily disposed in the mouth of a consumer.
  • first spout 20 and the second spout 22 have been illustrated as being D-shaped, the first spout 20 and the second spout 22 may be formed in a variety of mating shapes.
  • first spout 20 and the second spout 22 may be square, rectangular, triangular, or any shape with mateable flat surfaces.
  • first spout 20 and the second spout 22 may be provided with mateable curved surfaces.
  • the first spout 20 may include flanges 32 and 34 that extend partially around the first spout 20 in a spaced apart relationship to form a groove 36 therebetween.
  • the second spout 22 may include flanges 38 and 40 that extend partially around the second spout 22 to form a groove 42 therebetween.
  • the first pouch 12 and the second pouch 16 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 20 and the second spout 22.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 20 and the second spout 22.
  • the first pouch 12 and the second pouch 16 may include a connector member 44 for securing the first pouch 12 to the second pouch 16.
  • the first pouch 12 and the second pouch 16 may be provided with fasteners, such as hook and loop fasteners as illustrated in FIG. 1A.
  • one or both of the pouches 12 and 16 may include an adhesive or cohesive.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate another embodiment of a multi- component food product 10a constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component food product 10a includes a first flexible pouch 46 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 48 containing a second food product (not shown), and a connector member 50.
  • the first pouch 46 has a first spout 52 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 46
  • the second pouch 48 has a second spout 54 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 48.
  • the connector member 50 mates the first spout 52 and the second spout 54 with one another (FIG. 2) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 46 and the second food product of the second pouch 48 simultaneously.
  • the first pouch 46 and the second pouch 48 are similar to the first pouch 12 and the second pouch 16 of the multi-component food product 10 except as described below.
  • the first spout 52 includes a pair of flanges 56 and 58 extending about the first spout 52 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 60 therebetween.
  • the second spout 54 has a pair of flanges 62 and 64 extending about the second spout 54 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 66 therebetween.
  • the connector member 50 may have a base 68, a first portion 70 extending from one side of the base 68, and a second portion 72 extending from an opposing side of the base 72.
  • the connector member 50 may be formed of any suitable material, such as plastic, and be formed in a variety of sizes.
  • the base 68 is illustrated as being substantially rectangular in shape, but the base 68 may be formed in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
  • the first portion 70 may include a plurality of barbed prongs 74 configured to be received in the groove 60 on opposing sides of the first spout 52 and lockingly engage with the flanges 56 and 58 of the first spout 52.
  • the second portion 72 may include a plurality of barbed prongs 78 configured to be received in the groove 66 on opposing sides of the second spout 54 and lockingly engage with the flanges 62 and 64 of the second spout 54.
  • the barbed prongs 74 and 78 may be inwardly flexible to facilitate insertion through the grooves 60 and 66 and disengagement from the flanges 56, 58, 62, and 64.
  • the connector member 50 may be formed in a variety of configurations capable of engaging with or otherwise connecting to the first spout 52 and the second spout 54.
  • the connector member 50 may include U-shaped clips.
  • the first spout and the second spout 54 are lockingly engaged with one another in a way to permit the first spout 52 and the second spout 54 to be easily disposed in the mouth of a consumer to permit consumption of the first food product of the first pouch 46 and the second food product of the second pouch 48 simultaneously.
  • first spout 52 and the second spout 54 have been illustrated as circular, the first spout 52 and the second spout 54 may be formed in a variety of shapes. By way of example, the first spout 52 and the second spout 54 may be substantially oval, square, D-shaped, rectangular, or triangular.
  • the first pouch 46 and the second pouch 48 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 52 and the second spout 54.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 52 and the second spout 54.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate another embodiment of a multi- component food product 10b constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component food product 10b includes a first flexible pouch 80 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 82 containing a second food product (not shown), and a connector member 84.
  • the first pouch 80 has a first spout 86 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 80
  • the second pouch 82 has a second spout 88 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 82.
  • the connector member 84 mates the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 (FIG. 4) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 80 and the second food product of the second pouch 82 simultaneously.
  • the first pouch 80 and the second pouch 82 are similar to the first pouch 12 and the second pouch 16 of multi-component food product 10 except as described below.
  • the first spout 86 includes a pair of flanges (only one flange 90 being visible in FIG. 4) extending about the first spout 86 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove similar to that shown in FIG. 3.
  • the second spout 88 includes a pair of flanges (only one flange 92 being visible in FIG. 4) extending about the second spout 88 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove therebetween.
  • extending about the entire spout as shown in FIG.
  • the flanges of the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 may extend only partially about the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 such that the flanges have a substantially D-shape or semi-circular shape.
  • the connector member 84 may have a base 94, a first portion 95 extending from one side of the base 94 and a second portion 97 extending from an opposing side of the base 94.
  • the connector member 84 has a first end 99 and a second end 101.
  • the base 94 may be formed of any suitable material, such as plastic, and be formed in a variety of sizes.
  • the base 94 is illustrated as being substantially rectangular in shape, but the base 94 may be formed in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
  • the first portion 95 is formed as a first collar member 100 configured to be fitted about the flanges of the first spout 86.
  • the first collar member 100 is hingedly attached to the first end 99 of the base 94 and is lockingly egageable with the second end 101 of the base 94.
  • the second portion 97 is formed as a second collar member 102 configured to be fitted about the flanges of the second spout 88.
  • the second collar member 102 is hingedly attached to the second end 101 of the base 94 and is lockingly egageable with the first end 99 of the base 94.
  • the base 94 is positioned between the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 in a way that allows the first collar member 100 to encompass the flanges of the first spout 86 and the second collar member 102 to encompass the flanges of the second spout 88.
  • the first collar member 100 may rotated to encompass the flanges of the first spout 86 and secured to the second end 101 of the base 94
  • the second collar member 100 may rotated to encompass the flanges of the second spout 86 and secured to the first end 99 of the base 94.
  • the first end second collar member 100 and 102 may be releasably secured to the base with any suitable latch (not shown).
  • the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 are locking engaged with one another in a way to permit the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 to be easily disposed in the mouth of a consumer to permit consumption of the first food product of the first pouch 80 and the second food product of the second pouch 82 simultaneously.
  • first spout 86 and the second spout 88 have been illustrated as being substantially circular in shape, the first spout 86 and the second spout 88 may be formed in a variety of shapes.
  • first spout 86 and the second spout 88 may be substantially oval, square, D- shaped, rectangular, or triangular.
  • the first pouch 80 and the second pouch 82 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 86 and the second spout 88.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 86 and the second spout 88.
  • the multi-component food product 10c includes a first flexible pouch 110 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 112 containing a second food product (not shown), and a connector member 1 14.
  • the first pouch 1 10 has a first spout 116 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 1 10
  • the second pouch 1 12 has a second spout 1 18 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 1 12.
  • the connector member 1 14 mates the first spout 116 and the second spout 118 (FIG. 7B) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 110 and the second food product of the second pouch 112 to be consumed simultaneously.
  • first pouch 1 10 and the second pouch 1 12 are similar to the pouches described above, except as described below.
  • first spout 1 16 may have a pair of flanges 115 and 1 17 extending about the first spout 1 16 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 119 therebetween.
  • second spout 1 18 may have a pair of flanges 121 and 123 extending about the second spout 118 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 125 therebetween.
  • the first spout 116 and the second spout 118 may be D-shaped or semi-circular shaped wherein the first spout 1 16 has a flat surface 120 along the length of the first spout 116 and the second spout 1 18 has a flat surface 122 extending along the length of the second spout 1 18.
  • the first spout 116 is secured to the first pouch 1 10 in a suitable fashion so that the flat surface 120 is aligned with one side of the first pouch 1 10, and the second spout 118 is secured to the second pouch 112 so that the flat surface 122 is aligned with one side of the second pouch 122.
  • the flat surface 120 of the first spout 1 16 may be brought into contact with the flat surface 122 of the second spout 118 in a face-to-face relationship, as illustrated in FIGS. 7 A and 7B.
  • the first spout 116 has a set of threads 127 extending partially around the first spout 116
  • the second spout 1 18 has a set of threads 129 extending partially around the second spout 118.
  • the connector member 114 includes a first collar member 124 and a second collar member 126.
  • FIG. 7 A illustrates the connector member 114 in an unlocked position wherein the flat surface 120 of the first spout 116 and the flat surface 122 of the second spout are brought into contact in a face- to-face relationship. From this position, the first collar member 124 and the second collar member 126 may be rotated partially about the first spout 116 and the second spout 1 18 to lockingly engage the first spout 116 with the second spout 118, as illustrated in FIG. 7B.
  • the first spout 1 16 and the second spout 1 18 are lockingly engaged with one another in a way to permit the first spout 116 and the second spout 118 to be easily disposed in the mouth of a consumer to permit consumption of the first food product of the first pouch 116 and the second food product of the second pouch 118 simultaneously.
  • first spout 116 and the second spout 1 18 have been illustrated as being D-shaped, the first spout 1 16 and the second spout 1 18 may be formed in a variety of shapes.
  • first spout 116 and the second spout 118 may be square, rectangular, triangular, or any shape with mateable flat surfaces.
  • first spout 116 and the second spout 118 may be provided with mateable curved surfaces.
  • the first spout 1 16 may include a flexible portion 140
  • the second the second spout 1 18 may have a flexible portion 142, which may be intertwined with the flexible portion 140 of the first spout 116 to further mate the first spout 116 with the second spout 1 18.
  • the first pouch 110 and the second pouch 112 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 116 and the second spout 118.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 116 and the second spout 1 18.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B illustrate another embodiment of a multi- component food product 10d constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component food product 10d includes a first flexible pouch 150 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 152 containing a second food product (not shown), a first straw 154, and a second straw 156.
  • the first pouch 150 has a first spout 158 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 150
  • the second pouch 152 has a second spout 160 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 152.
  • the first straw 154 and the second straw 156 mate the first spout 158 and the second spout 160 with one another (FIG. 8B) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 150 and the second food product of the second pouch 152 simultaneously.
  • the first pouch 150 and the second pouch 152 are similar to the pouches described above, except as described below.
  • the first spout 152 may have a pair of flanges 162 and 164 extending about the first spout 158 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 166 therebetween.
  • the second spout 160 may have a pair of flanges 168 and 170 extending about the second spout 160 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 172 therebetween.
  • the first spout 158 may also have a set of threads 174 extending about the first spout 158, and the second spout 160 may have a set of threads 176 extending about the second spout 160.
  • the first straw 154 has a first end 178, a second end 180, and a fluid passage 182 extending therethrough.
  • the first end 178 is configured to be connected to the first spout 158.
  • the first end 178 of the first straw 154 is threadingly connectable to the first spout 158.
  • the second end 180 may include a male connector portion 184.
  • the second straw 156 has a first end 186, a second end 188, a first fluid passage 190 extending therethrough, and a second fluid passage 192 extending therethrough in an offset, non-intersecting relationship to the first fluid passage 190.
  • the first end 186 of the second straw 156 is configured to be connected to the second spout 160 so that the first fluid passage 190 of the second straw 156 is in fluid communication with the second spout 160.
  • the first end 186 of the second straw 156 is threadingly connectable to the second spout 160.
  • the second straw 156 may be configured so that an inlet end 194 of the second passage 192 is longitudinally offset relative to an inlet end 196 of the first passage 190 whereby the second fluid passage 192 has a length less than the length of the first passage 190.
  • the inlet end 194 of the second fluid passage 192 may include a female connector portion 198 mateable with the male connector portion 184 of the first straw 154 wherein the first straw 154 may be connected to the second straw 156 in a way that the second fluid passage 192 of the second straw 156 is fluidly connected to the fluid passage 182 of the first straw 154.
  • the first straw 154 is connected to the first spout 158 so that the fluid passage 182 is in fluid communication with the first spout 158
  • the second straw 156 is connected to the second spout 160 so that the first fluid passage 190 of the second straw 156 is in fluid communication with the second spout 160.
  • the second straw 156 is then connected to the first straw 154 so that the second fluid passage 192 of the second straw 156 is in fluid communication with the fluid passage of the first straw 154.
  • the second end 188 of the second straw 156 may then be disposed in a consumer's mouth so that the consumer may consume the first food product of the first pouch 150 and the second food product of the second pouch 152 simultaneously.
  • first straw 154 and the second straw 156 have been illustrated as threadingly engaged with the first spout 158 and the second spout 160
  • the engagement between the first straw 154 and the first spout 158 and the second straw 156 and the second spout 160 may be snap-fit or friction-fit.
  • the first pouch 150 and the second pouch 152 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 158 and the second spout 160.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 158 and the second spout 160.
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B illustrate another embodiment of a multi- component food product 10e constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component food product 10e includes a first flexible pouch 210 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 212 containing a second food product (not shown), a first straw 214, and a second straw 216.
  • the first pouch 210 has a first spout 218 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 210
  • the second pouch 212 has a second spout 220 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 212.
  • the first straw 214 and the second straw 216 mate the first spout 218 and the second spout 220 with one another (FIG. 8B) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 210 and the second food product of the second pouch 212 simultaneously.
  • the first pouch 210 and the second pouch 212 are similar to the pouches described above.
  • the first spout 218 may have a pair of flanges 222 and 224 extending about the first spout 218 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 226 therebetween.
  • the second spout 220 may have a pair of flanges 228 and 230 extending about the second spout 220 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 232 therebetween.
  • the first spout 218 may also have a set of threads 234 extending about the first spout 218, and the second spout 220 may have a set of threads 236 extending about the second spout 220.
  • the first straw 214 has a first end 238, a second end 240, and a fluid passage 242 extending therethrough.
  • the first end 238 is configured to be connected to the first spout 218.
  • the first end 238 of the first straw 214 is threadingly connectable to the first spout 218.
  • the second end 240 may include a male connector portion 244.
  • the second straw 216 has a first end 246, a second end 248, a first fluid passage 250 extending therethrough, and a second fluid passage 252 extending therethrough.
  • the second fluid passage 252 intersects the first fluid passage 250 between the first end 246 and the second end 248.
  • the first end 246 of the second straw 216 is configured to be connected to the second spout 220 so that the first fluid passage 250 of the second straw 216 is in fluid communication with the second spout 220.
  • the first end 238 of the second straw 216 is threadingly connectable to the second spout 220.
  • the second straw 216 may be configured so that an inlet end 254 of the second passage 252 is longitudinally offset relative to an inlet end 256 of the first passage 250.
  • the inlet end 254 of the second fluid passage 252 may include a female connector portion 258 mateable with the male connector portion 244 of the first straw 214 wherein the second straw 216 may be connected to the first straw 214 in a way that the second fluid passage 252 of the second straw 216 is fluidly connected to the fluid passage 242 of the first straw 214.
  • the first straw 214 is connected to the first spout 218 so that the fluid passage 242 is in fluid communication with the first spout 218, and the second straw 216 is connected to the second spout 220 so that the first fluid passage 250 of the second straw 216 is in fluid communication with the second spout 216.
  • the second straw 216 is then connected to the first straw 214 so that the second fluid passage of the second straw 216 is in fluid communication with the fluid passage 242 of the first straw 214.
  • the second end 248 of the second straw 216 may then be disposed in a consumer's mouth so that the consumer may consume the first food product of the first pouch 210 and the second food product of the second pouch 212 simultaneously.
  • first straw 214 and the second straw 216 have been illustrated as threadingly engaged with the first spout 218 and the second spout 220, the engagement between the first straw 214 and the first spout 218 and the second straw 216 and the second spout 220 may be snap-fit or friction-fit.
  • first pouch 210 and the second pouch 212 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 218 and the second spout 220.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 218 and the second spout 220.
  • the multi-component food product 10f includes a first flexible pouch 270 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 272 containing a second food product (not shown, and a straw 274.
  • the first pouch 270 has a first spout 276 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 270
  • the second pouch 272 has a second spout 278 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 272.
  • the straw 274 mates the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 with one another (FIG. 1 1) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 270 and the second food product of the second pouch 272 simultaneously.
  • the first pouch 270 and the second pouch 272 are similar to the first pouch 12 and the second pouch 16 of the multi- component food product 10 described above.
  • the first spout 276 has a passage 280 in fluid communication with the interior of the first pouch 270
  • the second spout 278 has a passage 282 in fluid communication with the interior of the second pouch 272.
  • the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 are each D-shaped or semi-circular shaped wherein the first spout 276 has a flat surface 284 along the length of the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 has a flat surface 286 extending along the length of the second spout 278.
  • the first spout 276 may have a pair of flanges 275 and
  • first spout 276 has a set of threads 288 partially extending around the first spout 276, and the second spout
  • the second spout 278 has a set of threads 290 partially extending around the second spout 278.
  • the first spout 276 is secured to the first pouch 270 in a suitable fashion so that the flat surface 284 is aligned with one side of the first pouch 270.
  • the second spout 278 is secured to the second pouch 272 so that the flat surface 286 is aligned with one side of the second pouch 272.
  • the flat surface 284 of the first spout 276 may be brought into contact with the flat surface 286 of the second spout 278 in a face-to-face relationship, as illustrated in FIG. 11. With the flat surfaces 284 and 286 brought together, the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 cooperate to define a substantially cylindrical shaped spout about which the straw 274 may be disposed.
  • the straw 274 has first end 292, a second end 294, and a fluid passage 296 extending therethrough from the first end 292 to the second end 294.
  • the first end 292 is configured to be disposed about the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 when the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 are in a face-to-face relationship.
  • the first end 292 of the straw 274 may include a set of internal threads 298 for threaded engagement with the set of threads 288 and 290 of the first and second spouts 276 and 278 so that the straw 274 is disposed about the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 in a way that the fluid passage 296 of the straw 274 is in fluid communication with the first spout 276 and the second spout 278. While the straw 274 has been illustrated as threadingly engaged with the first spout 276 and the second spout 278, the engagement between the straw 274 and the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 may be snap-fit or friction-fit.
  • the straw 274 may include a straw cap 300 for closing the straw 274.
  • the straw cap 300 may be any suitable cap for sealing the straw 274.
  • the straw 274 has an exterior set of threads 302 and the straw cap 264 has a complimentary set of threads (not shown) and the straw 274 and straw cap 300 are threadingly engaged when in a sealed position.
  • the straw cap 300 may be sealed to the straw 274 by snap-fit or by friction-fit.
  • first spout 276 and the second spout 278 have been illustrated as being D-shaped, the first spout 276 and the second spout 278 may be formed in a variety of mateable shapes.
  • first spout 276 and the second spout 278 may be square, rectangular, triangular, or any shape with mateable flat surfaces.
  • first spout 276 and the second spout 278 may be provided with mateable curved surfaces.
  • the first pouch 270 and the second pouch 272 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 276 and the second spout 278.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 276 and the second spout 278.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate another embodiment of a multi- component food product 10g constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component food product 10g includes a first flexible pouch 310 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 312 containing a second food product (not shown), a first straw 314, and a second straw 316.
  • the first pouch 310 has a first spout 318 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 310
  • the second pouch 312 has a second spout 320 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 312.
  • the first straw 314 and the second straw 316 mate the first spout 318 and the second spout 320 with one another (FIG. 12) in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 310 and the second food product of the second pouch 312 simultaneously.
  • the first pouch 310 and the second pouch 312 are similar to the pouches described above, except as described below.
  • the first spout 318 may have a pair of flanges 322 and 324 extending about the first spout 318 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 326 therebetween.
  • the second spout 320 may have a pair of flanges 328 and 330 extending about the second spout 320 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 332 therebetween.
  • the first spout 318 may also have a set of threads 334 extending about the first spout 318, and the second spout 320 may have a set of threads 336 extending about the second spout 320.
  • the first straw 314 and the second straw 316 are identical in construction. Thus, only the first straw 314 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13.
  • the first straw 314 has a first end 338, a second end 340, and a fluid passage 341 (FIG. 13) extending therethough.
  • the first end 338 is configured to be connected to the first spout 318.
  • the first end 338 of the first straw 314 is threadingly connectable to the first spout 318.
  • the first end 338 may be configured to have a flat surface along one side thereof which is mateable in a face-to-face relationship with a corresponding flat surface of the second straw 316.
  • the second end 340 of the first straw 314 is flexible to permit the second end 340 of the first straw 314 to be intertwined with the second end of the second straw 316.
  • the first straw 314 may be fabricated of a polymeric material so that the second end 340 maintains its shape upon being intertwined with the second straw 316.
  • the first straw 314 is connected to the first spout 318 so that the fluid passage 341 of the first straw 314 is in fluid communication with the first spout 318
  • the second straw 316 is connected to the second spout 320, so that the fluid passage of the second straw 316 is in fluid communication with the second spout 320.
  • the flat surfaces of the first straw 314 and the second straw 316 may then be brought together and intertwined with one another by twisting the second ends around one another, as illustrated in FIG. 12.
  • the second end 340 of the first straw 314 and the second end 344 of the second straw 316 may then be disposed in a consumer's mouth so that the consumer may consume the first food product of the first pouch 310 and the second food product of the second pouch 312 simultaneously.
  • first straw 314 and the second straw 316 have been illustrated as threadingly engaged with the first spout 318 and the second spout 320, the engagement between the first straw 314 and the first spout 318 and the second straw 316 and the second spout 320 may be snap-fit or friction-fit.
  • first pouch 310 and the second pouch 312 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 318 and the second spout 320.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 318 and the second spout 320.
  • FIG. 14 illustrates another embodiment of a multi-component food product 10h constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component 10h food product includes a first flexible pouch 350 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 352 containing a second food product (not shown), and a straw 354.
  • the first pouch 350 has a first spout 356 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 350
  • the second pouch 352 has a second spout 358 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 352.
  • the straw 354 mates the first spout 356 and the second spout 358 with one another in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 350 and the second food product of the second pouch 352.
  • first pouch 350 and the second pouch 352 are similar to the pouches described above, except as described below.
  • first spout 356 may have a pair of flanges 360 and 362 extending about the first spout 356 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 364 therebetween.
  • second spout 358 may have a pair of flanges 366 and 368 extending about the second spout 358 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 370 therebetween.
  • the straw 354 has a first end portion 376, a second end portion 378, a third end portion 380 intersecting with and extending from the first end portion 376 and the second end portion 378.
  • the first end portion 376, the second end portion 378, and the third end portion 380 cooperate to define a fluid passage 381.
  • the first end portion 376 is configured to be connected to the first spout 356 so that the fluid passage 381 is in fluid communication with the first spout 356, and the second end portion 378 is configured to be connected to the second spout 358 so that the fluid passage 381 is in fluid communication with the second spout 358.
  • the first end portion 376 and the second end portion 378 are configured to be press-fit or snap-fit to the first spout 356 and the second spout 358.
  • the first end portion 376 of the straw 354 is connected to the first spout 356 so that the fluid passage in is fluid communication with the first spout 356, and the second end portion 378 of the straw 354 is connected to the second spout 358 so that the fluid passage 381 is in fluid communication with the second spout 358.
  • the third end portion 380 may then be disposed in a consumer's mouth so that the consumer may consume the first food product of the first pouch 350 and the second food product of the second pouch 352 simultaneously.
  • first pouch 350 and the second pouch 352 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 356 and the second spout 358.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 356 and the second spout 358.
  • FIG. 15 illustrates another embodiment of a multi-component food product 10i constructed in accordance with the inventive concepts disclosed herein.
  • the multi-component food product 10i includes a first flexible pouch 390 containing a first food product (not shown), a second flexible pouch 392 containing a second food product (not shown), a cup 394, and a lid 396.
  • the first pouch 390 has a first spout 398 for discharging the first food product from the first flexible pouch 390
  • the second pouch 392 has a second spout 400 for discharging the second food product from the second pouch 392.
  • the cup 394 and the lid 396 mate the first spout 398 and the second spout 400 with one another in a way to permit an individual to consume the first food product of the first pouch 390 and the second food product of the second pouch 392 simultaneously.
  • first pouch 390 and the second pouch 392 are similar to the pouches described above, except as described below.
  • first spout 398 may have a pair of flanges 402 and 404 extending about the first spout 398 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 406 therebetween.
  • second spout 400 may have a pair of flanges 408 and 410 in a spaced apart relationship relative to one another to form a groove 412 therebetween.
  • the cup 394 may have a bottom 414 and a sidewall 416.
  • the sidewall 416 extends from the bottom 414 so as to cooperate to define a pouch receiving compartment 417.
  • the cup may have a dividing wall 418 extending across the pouch receiving compartment 417 to define at least two pouch receiving compartments 420 and 422, in which the first pouch 390 and the second pouch 392 may be housed.
  • the cup 394 may further have handles 424 and 426 extending from the sidewall 416 to facilitate handling of the multi- component food product 10i.
  • the sidewall 416 of the cup 394 may be provided with openings 430 to provide access to the first pouch 390 and the second pouch 392 in a way that the pouches 390 and 392 may be manipulated to discharge their contents.
  • the lid 396 has a spout 432, a first fluid passage 434 extending therethrough, and a second fluid passage 436 extending therethrough.
  • the lid 396 is configured to be connected to the cup 394 such that the first fluid passage 432 is connected to the first spout 398 and the second fluid passage 434 is connected to the second spout 400. While the spout 432 has been shown and described as having two separate fluid passages, it will be appreciated that the fluid passages may intersect so that the spout 432 has only one outlet.
  • the first pouch 390 and the second pouch 392 are placed into the cup 394 such that the cup 394 houses the first pouch 390 and the second pouch 392.
  • the lid 396 is then connected to the cup 394 such that the first fluid passage 434 is in fluid communication with the first spout 398 and the second fluid passage 436 is in fluid communication with the second spout 400.
  • the spout 432 of the lid 396 may then be disposed in a consumer's mouth so that the consumer may consumer the first food product of the first pouch 390 and the second food product of the second pouch 392.
  • first pouch 390 and the second pouch 392 may each include a cap (not shown) for closing the first spout 398 and the second spout 400.
  • the cap may be any suitable cap for sealing the first spout 398 and the second spout 400.

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L'invention concerne un produit alimentaire à composants multiples et un procédé comprenant une première poche contenant un premier produit alimentaire et une seconde poche contenant un second produit alimentaire. Les première et seconde poches sont accouplées d'une manière qui permet la consommation simultanée du premier produit alimentaire et du second produit alimentaire.
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