US5429262A
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Auxiliary condiment container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-06-27
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Granted: 1995-07-04
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Expires: 2014-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A carry-along self-contained and supported container of catsup is provided with integral prongs for easy attachment to an associated foodstuff container of discrete french fries. In a most preferred embodiment, the condiment container includes a receptacle provided with an upper flange having a pair of downward opening prongs integrally formed thereon for engaging the french fry container in the throat of the clip. A lid is provided to snap over the flange an cover the opening of the condiment receptacle to seal the contents until it is desired to dip french fries into the condiment.
Inventors
- 👤 Edgar R. Sharkey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:56
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; A47G19/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A combination for providing simultaneous access to discrete food pieces and a condiment for dipping the food pieces into the condiment, comprising: a food container defining an enclosure for containing a quantity of discrete food pieces, the container having an outer wall with an upper edge defining a top opening for access to food pieces therein; and a condiment container including; a receptacle defining a second enclosure for containing a quantity of condiment, said receptacle having a second outer wall defining a second top opening for access to condiment therein, an integral flange extending therefrom entirely around said second top opening and a number of integral prongs rigidly projecting from underneath said flange, said prongs defining a gap between said prongs and said second outer wall to receive said upper edge of said food container therein, said prongs being bendable along their length from said flange to provide a resilient clamping force along said upper edge of said food container when said upper edge is disposed in said gap; and a cover having means for removable engagement with said flange covering said second top opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A combination for providing simultaneous access to discrete food pieces and a condiment for dipping the food pieces into the condiment, comprising: a food container defining an enclosure for containing a quantity of discrete food pieces, the container having an outer wall with an upper edge defining a top opening for access to food pieces therein; and a condiment container including; a receptacle defining a second enclosure for containing a quantity of condiment, said receptacle having a second outer wall defining a second top opening for access to condiment therein, an integral flange extending therefrom entirely around said second top opening and a number of integral prongs rigidly projecting from underneath said flange, said prongs defining a gap between said prongs and said second outer wall to receive said upper edge of said food container therein, said prongs being bendable along their length from said flange to provide a resilient clamping force along said upper edge of said food container when said upper edge is disposed in said gap; and a cover having means for removable engagement with said flange covering said second top opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination according to claim 1 in which said means for removable engagement of said cover to said flange includes an adhesive disposed therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said flange has a width around said second opening, said width being greater at a portion of said flange integral with said prongs than at the remainder of said flange.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 1, Wherein said cover is a lid having means for snap-fit engagement with said flange.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination according to claim 4, wherein said flange has a width around said second opening, said width being greater at a portion of said flange integral with said prongs than at the remainder of said flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination according to claim 5, wherein: said number of prongs are centrally located along said greater width at said portion of said flange and said flange includes a rim therearound; and said means for snap-fit engagement of said lid includes an indentation inside said lid configured to receive said rim of said flange therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination according to claim 5, wherein said receptacle and said lid for said condiment container are formed of a thermoplastic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination according to claim 1, wherein said receptacle of said condiment container has a depth and said number of prongs have a length greater than one-half said depth.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
146 words
A condiment container to be associated with a foodstuff container for providing simultaneous access to discrete food pieces from the foodstuff container and a condiment for dipping the food pieces into the condiment, comprising: a receptacle defining an enclosure for containing a quantity of condiment, said receptacle having an outer wall defining a top opening for access to condiment therein, an integral flange extending therefrom entirely around said top opening and a number of integral prongs rigidly projecting from underneath said flange, said prongs defining a gap between said prongs and said outer wall to receive an upper edge of a foodstuff container therein, said prongs being bendable along their length from said flange to provide a resilient clamping force against the edge of a foodstuff container disposed of said gap; and a cover having means for removable engagement with said .flange covering said top opening.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
A condiment container to be associated with a foodstuff container for providing simultaneous access to discrete food pieces from the foodstuff container and a condiment for dipping the food pieces into the condiment, comprising: a receptacle defining an enclosure for containing a quantity of condiment, said receptacle having an outer wall defining a top opening for access to condiment therein, an integral flange extending therefrom entirely around said top opening and a number of integral prongs rigidly projecting from underneath said flange, said prongs defining a gap between said prongs and said outer wall to receive an upper edge of a foodstuff container therein, said prongs being bendable along their length from said flange to provide a resilient clamping force against the edge of a foodstuff container disposed of said gap; and a cover having means for removable engagement with said .flange covering said top opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The condiment container according to claim 9 in which said means for removable engagement of said cover to said flange includes an adhesive disposed therebetween.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The condiment container according to claim 9, wherein said flange has a width around said second opening, said width being greater at a portion of said flange integral with said prongs than at the remainder of said flange.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The condiment container according to claim 9, wherein said cover is a lid having means for snap-fit engagement with said flange.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
The condiment container according to claim 12, wherein said flange has a width around said second opening, said width being greater at a portion of said flange integral with said prongs than at the remainder of said flange.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
The condiment container according to claim 13, wherein: said number of prongs are centrally located along said greater width at said portion of said flange and said flange includes a rim therearound; and said means for snap-fit engagement of said lid includes an indentation inside said lid configured to receive said rim of said flange therein.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The condiment container according to claim 13, wherein said receptacle and said lid for said condiment container are formed of a thermoplastic.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
The condiment container according to claim 9, wherein said receptacle of said condiment container has a depth and said number of prongs have a length greater than one-half said depth.
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