US5241835A
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Milk and cereal container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-12-30
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Granted: 1993-09-07
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Expires: 2012-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A milk and cereal container comprises built-in milk and cereal compartments and an optional detachable spoon. At least one freeze pack adjacent the milk compartment keeps the milk cold until ready for consumption. A valve interposed between the milk and cereal compartments controls the flow of milk into the cereal compartment, and keeps the cereal and milk separate until the user is ready to eat. The container is washable and reusable.
Inventors
- 👤 David Ascone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:37
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G21/00; A47G21/14; A47G21/145; A47G19/00; A47G19/02; F; F25; F25D; F25D3/00; F25D3/02; F25D3/06; F25D3/08; F25D2303/00; F25D2303/08; F25D2303/082; F25D2303/0821; F25D2303/083; F25D2303/0832; F25D2331/00; F25D2331/80; F25D2331/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A container for milk and cereal comprising: a milk reservoir having an opening and a resealable fluid-tight cap means removably secured over said opening and fastened to said container; at least one freeze pack adjacent to the milk reservoir and filled with a freezable substance; a cereal compartment adjacent the milk reservoir and having an opening and a cover removably secured over the cereal compartment opening; and at least one valve interposed between the milk reservoir and the cereal compartment, said at least one valve having a closed position for keeping the milk and cereal separate and an open position for allowing the milk to enter the cereal compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A container for milk and cereal comprising: a milk reservoir having an opening and a resealable fluid-tight cap means removably secured over said opening and fastened to said container; at least one freeze pack adjacent to the milk reservoir and filled with a freezable substance; a cereal compartment adjacent the milk reservoir and having an opening and a cover removably secured over the cereal compartment opening; and at least one valve interposed between the milk reservoir and the cereal compartment, said at least one valve having a closed position for keeping the milk and cereal separate and an open position for allowing the milk to enter the cereal compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The milk and cereal container of claim 1 further comprising a spoon compartment adjacent the milk reservoir adapted to contain a detachable spoon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The milk and cereal container of claim 2 wherein the container, cap means, cover and spoon are formed of plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
143 words
A plastic container for milk and cereal comprising: a milk reservoir located at one end of the container and having an opening and a resealable fluid-tight cap means removably secured over said opening and fastened to said container by a flexible plastic line; a plurality of freeze packs adjacent to the milk reservoir and filled with a freezable substance; a cereal compartment located at the end of the container opposite the milk reservoir and having an opening and a cover removably secured over the cereal compartment opening; at least one valve interposed between the milk reservoir and the cereal compartment, said at least one valve having a closed position for keeping the milk and cereal separate and an open position for allowing the milk to enter the cereal compartment; and a spoon compartment adjacent the milk reservoir and containing therein a detachable spoon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A plastic container for milk and cereal comprising: a milk reservoir located at one end of the container and having an opening and a resealable fluid-tight cap means removably secured over said opening and fastened to said container by a flexible plastic line; a plurality of freeze packs adjacent to the milk reservoir and filled with a freezable substance; a cereal compartment located at the end of the container opposite the milk reservoir and having an opening and a cover removably secured over the cereal compartment opening; at least one valve interposed between the milk reservoir and the cereal compartment, said at least one valve having a closed position for keeping the milk and cereal separate and an open position for allowing the milk to enter the cereal compartment; and a spoon compartment adjacent the milk reservoir and containing therein a detachable spoon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
137 words
A plastic container for milk and cereal comprising: a milk reservoir located around the perimeter of the container and having an opening and a cap removably secured over said opening and fastened to said container by a flexible plastic line; a plurality of freeze packs adjacent to the milk reservoir and filled with a freezable substance; a cereal compartment located substantially in the center of the container and having an opening and a cover removably secured over the cereal compartment opening; at least one valve interposed between the milk reservoir and the cereal compartment, said at least one valve having a closed position for keeping the milk and cereal separate and an open position for allowing the milk to enter the cereal compartment; and a spoon compartment adjacent the milk reservoir adapted to contain a detachable spoon.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
A plastic container for milk and cereal comprising: a milk reservoir located around the perimeter of the container and having an opening and a cap removably secured over said opening and fastened to said container by a flexible plastic line; a plurality of freeze packs adjacent to the milk reservoir and filled with a freezable substance; a cereal compartment located substantially in the center of the container and having an opening and a cover removably secured over the cereal compartment opening; at least one valve interposed between the milk reservoir and the cereal compartment, said at least one valve having a closed position for keeping the milk and cereal separate and an open position for allowing the milk to enter the cereal compartment; and a spoon compartment adjacent the milk reservoir adapted to contain a detachable spoon.
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