US20100025456A1 - Container with side pockets, handles, and resealable opening - Google Patents
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Abstract
A collapsible container for holding popcorn that is comprised of a front panel, a rear panel, and gusseted side panels. The front and rear panels have pockets mounted at the base of the container. The container also includes carrying handles incorporated into the top of the front and rear panels. The container also contains a releasably sealable opening that maybe sealed by a number of different methods and mechanisms. When the container is open, the user may add a topping, and then seal and shake the container in order to distribute the flavoring agent. Additionally, the user may seal the container, thereby trapping heat so as to maintain an elevated temperature for the popcorn. The resealable opening will also prevent accidental spillage of the popcorn. A fill line is located on the interior of the container in order to allow the user to know how much popcorn to put into the container such that it can still be easily closed.
Description
- This patent application is a continuation in part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/183,969, filed Jul. 31, 2008, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- This invention generally relates to a flexible container for holding food products and in particular to a container for holding popcorn.
- One of the most traditional items associated with an evening at the cinema is a container of popcorn. Movie theaters make a substantial profit selling popcorn, candy, drinks, and other food items at their concession stands. Conventional popcorn containers are typically rectangular paper bags that have folded side panels (“gussets”). The gusseted side panels fold inwardly, enabling the container to be folded flat for storage and shipment, and then unfolded when the food product is ready to be placed inside the container. These gusseted side panels connect to front and rear panels that, in combination with the gussets, define the structure of an expanded container when the gussets have unfolded.
- If a movie patron orders a drink and a container of popcorn at a concession stand, both of his or her hands are full. Should the patron then wish to carry any additional items, such as candy or napkins, that endeavor becomes a juggling act. This problem is compounded for a parent trying to carry concession items for himself or herself as well as for a child or for multiple children.
- Additionally, a topping, such as butter or a powdered flavoring, is often added to the popcorn in a conventional container. When the patron adds the topping to the popcorn, however, the topping only flavors the top layer of popcorn. As such, there is often too much topping on the upper layer of the popcorn, whereas the lower layer is not coated with any of the topping.
- An additional problem associated with a conventional popcorn container at a movie theater is that the top opening of the container is not sealable. As such, the popcorn constantly releases heat through the top opening to the surrounding atmosphere thereby reducing the temperature of the popcorn. The reduction in temperature has a detrimental effect on the taste and smell of the popcorn.
- In order to address the above identified problems, a food container in accordance with the present invention, particularly a popcorn container, has one or more auxiliary pockets for holding additional items, has handles for allowing the user to easily carry the container with one hand, and has a resealable top opening to prevent the escape of heat, to inhibit spilling, and to allow the popcorn to be shaken to evenly distribute the toppings.
- With respect to the one or more auxiliary pockets, the auxiliary pockets of the container provide convenient storage spaces for additional concession items. Furthermore, the theater may place advertisements, coupons, or promotional brochures in the auxiliary pockets prior to filling the container with popcorn and selling the popcorn to the customer. The pockets may also have a coupon directly printed on them that the patron could tear off after he or she was finished eating the popcorn.
- The container with auxiliary pockets, in accordance with the present invention, is a collapsible, elongated container for holding popcorn or other food items. The container comprises a flat, rectangular bottom panel with connected upwardly extending upright panels, including a front panel and rear panel that are connected to inwardly folded, gusseted side panels. The connected upper ends of the upright panels (front panel, rear panel, and gusseted side panels) define a top opening. In one embodiment, the auxiliary pockets are attached to the outside of the front and rear panels adjacent the bottom panel. In another embodiment, the auxiliary pockets are attached to the inside of the front and rear panels adjacent the top opening of the container.
- The auxiliary pockets may have different constructions. In one embodiment, the pockets comprise a front pocket panel and a rear pocket panel connected to each other by a gusseted bottom pocket panel and a pair of inwardly folded, gusseted side pocket panels. The rear pocket panel is then bonded to either the inside or the outside of one of the upright panels of the container. In another embodiment, the auxiliary pocket may be formed of a single pocket panel consisting of a single web of material bonded to one of the upright panels of the container. The single pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel along the pocket panel's edges around a portion of the periphery of the single pocket panel. For a rectangular pocket panel, the portion of the periphery of the pocket panel includes the bottom edge and the two side edges thereby leaving the top edge unbonded to form the opening for the auxiliary pocket. In yet another embodiment, the auxiliary pocket may be preformed by bonding a front pocket panel and a rear pocket panel together around a portion of their mated peripheries. Again in the case of a rectangular front pocket panel and a mated rectangular rear pocket panel, the portion of the periphery of the front and rear pocket panels includes the bottom edges and the two side edges thereby leaving the top edges unbonded to form the opening for the auxiliary pocket. The resulting preformed auxiliary pocket is then bonded to one of the upright panels of the container.
- Furthermore, handles near the top of the popcorn container, in accordance with the present invention, make carrying the container easier. The handles are formed by first folding the tops of the front panel and the rear panel outwards and then down towards the container's bottom until they are even with the tops of the side panels form a lip around the top opening of the container. A centrally placed hole, sized for fitting the fingers of a human hand, is made in each lip to create a handle for carrying the container.
- Means for releasably sealing the container's lipped top opening is provided in order to close the top opening of the container and thereby secure the popcorn within the container. The means for releasably sealing the container's lipped top opening may include adhesive patches or strips, cohesive patches or strips, or an elongated channel lock fastener. The resealable top opening allows the patron to add a topping to the popcorn and then shake the container in order to evenly distribute the flavored topping throughout the popcorn. A fill line located on the interior portion of the rear panel that allows one to know how much popcorn to place inside the container so that the container can still be easily closed would likewise be desirable. The resealable top opening also allows the patron to seal the container when he or she is not eating the popcorn, in order to trap the heat of the popcorn and thereby maintain an elevated temperature of the popcorn. Furthermore, the resealable top opening inhibits spilling when the container is moved or if the container is accidentally knocked over or dropped.
- Further objects, features and advantages will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of the invention when taken in conjunction with the drawings and the appended claims.
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of the first embodiment of the container in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the first embodiment of the container in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the first embodiment of the container in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a section view of the second embodiment of the container in accordance with the present invention as seen along line 6-6 ofFIG. 5 . the -
FIG. 6 is a section view of a third embodiment of a container in accordance with the present invention as seen along line 6-6 ofFIG. 5 . - Referring now to the drawings, a first embodiment of a
food container 10 in accordance with the present invention is illustratedFIGS. 1-4 . A second embodiment of afood container 110 is illustrated inFIGS. 5-6 . A third embodiment of thefood container 210 is illustrated inFIG. 7 . - The
food container 10 illustrated inFIG. 1-4 is a popcorn container although thefood container 10 of the present invention can be used for a variety of food products. Thecontainer 10 has a flat, rectangular bottom panel 50 (FIG. 3 ) and four upright panels, including afront panel 11, arear panel 12, and gussetedside panels top opening 20 is defined bytop 21 of thefront panel 11,top 22 of therear panel 12,top 23 of the gussetedside panel 13, andtop 24 of the gussetedside panel 14. While thefood container 10 will be described in connection with a generally rectangular container, thefood container 10 may be any shape including cylindrical, triangular, or other aesthetically desirable shape. - The generally rectangular front and
rear panels gusset side panels gusseted side panel 14 is shown in greater detail inFIG. 2 . Thegusseted side panels gusset panels gusset panels gusset panels fold line 13 c, and thegusset panels fold line 14 c. Thefold line 13 c extends from the top 23 of thegusseted panel 13 to the bottom 53 of thegusseted panel 13. Thefold line 14 c extends from the top 24 of thegusseted panel 14 to the bottom 54 of the of thegusseted panel 14. Thesegusseted panels container 10, between thefront panel 11 and therear panel 12, when thecontainer 10 is folded and collapsed. - The
front panel 11 and therear panel 12 are joined along the fourcorner edges 15 togusseted side panels front panel 11, the bottom 12 d of the therear panel 12, the bottom 13 d of theside panel 13, and the bottom 14 d of theside panel 14 are joined to thebottom panel 50 to complete the construction of thecontainer 10. The upright panels, including thefront panel 11, therear panel 12, and theside panels FIG. 2 ). - As best shown in
FIG. 3 , the top 21 of thefront panel 11 and the top 22 of therear panel 12 extend past the top 23 of theside panel 13 and the top 24 of theside panel 14. The top 21 of thefront panel 11 and the top 22 of therear panel 12 are folded outwardly and downwardly until theuppermost portion 31 of thefront panel 11 and theuppermost portion 32 of therear panel 12 are even with the top 23 of theside panel 13 and the top 24 of theside panel 14. This folded structure creates alipped opening 20 composed of afront lip 21 a and arear lip 22 a. - The
lipped opening 20 has afront handle 41 and arear handle 42 that are formed by creating centrally placed holes, throughfront lip 21 a andrear lip 22 a, respectively. Thefront handle 41 is composed ofholes rear handle 42 is composed ofholes 42 a and 42 b. Theholes handles - In order to releasably seal the
top opening 20 of thecontainer 10, atpatches 100 are located near the tops 23 and 24 of thegusset panels container 10 by bringhandles adhesive patch 100 against the oppositeadhesive patch 100 on itsrespective side panels top opening 20 of thecontainer 10 includes a firstadhesive strip 101 located along the length of the interior of thefront lip 21 a and beneath the handle 42 (FIG. 1 ) and a secondadhesive strip 103 located along the length of the interior of therear lip 22 a and beneath the handle 41 (FIG. 4 ). A further sealing means includes a channel lock fastener comprising a mating male rib or bead and a female sealing channel closure along the length of thetop opening 20 located in the same place as theadhesive strips top opening 20, the channel lock fastener creates an airtight seal. Yet a further means for releasably sealing thetop opening 20 consists of cohesive patches or strips located in the positions ofadhesive patches 100 or ofadhesive strips - A
fill line 102 may be located on the interior portion of thecontainer 10 below thetop opening 20 to indicate the highest level that thecontainer 10 should be filled so that thecontainer 10 may still be closed by one the means for releasably sealing thecontainer 10. - With reference to
FIGS. 1-3 , anauxiliary pocket 60 is attached to thefront panel 11 of thecontainer 10 and anauxiliary pocket 70 is attached to therear panel 12 of thecontainer 10. Theauxiliary pocket 60 is formed by a rectangularfront pocket panel 61, foldedside pocket panels 63 and 64 (center folds 67 and 68), arear pocket panel 62, and a bottom pocket panel 65 (FIG. 3 ) and has a top pocket opening 66. Therear pocket panel 62 of thepocket 60 is bonded to thefront panel 11 of thecontainer 10. Therear pocket panel 62 may be bonded to thefront panel 11 of thefood container 10 by any suitable means including, without limitation, gluing, ultrasonic welding, heat welding, or any other method available to those of ordinary skill in the art. With reference toFIG. 4 , thepocket 70 is formed by a rectangularfront pocket panel 71, foldedside pocket panels 73 and 74 (center folds 77 and 78), arear pocket panel 72, and a bottom pocket panel 75 (FIG. 3 ) and has atop pocket opening 76. Therear pocket panel 72 of thepocket 70 is bonded to thefront panel 12 of thecontainer 10 as previously described with respect to theauxiliary pocket 60. - Alternately, the
rear pocket panels pockets rear pocket panel 62, theside pocket panels pocket 60 are secured directly to thefront panel 11 of thecontainer 10. Without therear pocket panel 72, theside pocket panels pocket 70 are secured directly to theback panel 12 of thecontainer 10. - The
bottom panel 50 of thecontainer 10, shown inFIG. 3 , has acenter fold 51 that extends from oneside 50 a of thebottom panel 50 to theother side 50 b of thebottom panel 50. Thebottom panel 50 also has fourangular folds 52 that extend from each corner of thebottom panel 50 to thecenter fold 51 forming an apex 55. Atriangular bottom section 54 is formed on opposite ends of thebottom panel 50 between theangular folds 52 and of bothsides center fold 51 hasend sections 56 which extend between the apex 55 and eachside triangular section 54. - Similarly the
bottom pocket panels pockets bottom pocket panel center fold 80 that extends from oneside 81 of thebottom pocket panel other pocket side 82 of thebottom pocket panel bottom pocket panels angular folds 83 which extend from each corner of thebottom pocket panel center fold 80 forming an apex 84. Atriangular bottom section 85 is formed on opposite ends of thebottom pocket panels angular folds 83 and thesides bottom pocket panels center fold 80 hasend sections 86 which extend between the apex 84 and thesides triangular section 85. - The
container 10 may be collapsed as shown inFIG. 4 . Thefront panel 11 and therear panel 12 are brought together by folding the sides at the center folds 13 c and 14 c that move inward towards the interior of thecontainer 10. Thebottom panel 50 is folded outwards along thebottom center fold 51, but theend sections 56 are folded inwards similar to the side center folds 13 c and 14 c. As thefront panel 11 and therear panel 12 are brought together, thesides triangular sections 54 are folded in half along the side center folds 13 c and 14 c and the bottom center foldend sections 56 respectively. - The
pockets front pocket panel 71 and therear pocket panel 72 ofpocket 70 are brought together by folding theside pocket panels pocket 70. Thebottom pocket panels end sections 86 are folded inwards similar to the side center folds 77 and 78. As the front andrear panels sides triangular bottom sections 85 are folded in half along the side center folds 77 and 78 and the bottom center foldend sections 86, respectively. Similarly, the same movement is performed on the analogous structures in thepocket 60 to collapse thepocket 60. Thecollapsed container 10 and thepockets - While one or more of the
pockets front panel 11 or of therear panel 12 of thecontainer 10, thepockets front panel 11 or therear panel 12 adjacent thebottom panel 50 and low enough to keep the container's center of gravity low and thereby provide stability for thecontainer 10. By positioning thepockets bottom panel 50, the unfolded flat,bottom pocket panels bottom panel 50 of thecontainer 10 form a plane to provide maximum stability in keeping the container in an upright position. Alternatively, thepockets front panel 11 and therear panel 12. If thepockets front panel 11 and therear panel 12, thepockets front panel 11 and the top 22 of therear panel 12 in order to allow access to thepockets top opening 20. Further, thecontainer 10 may have only a single auxiliary pocket pocket, or thecontainer 10 may have more than two auxiliary pockets. - A second embodiment of a
food container 110 in accordance with the present invention is shown inFIGS. 5 and 6 . Thefood container 110 comprises afront panel 111, arear panel 112, afirst side panel 113, asecond side panel 114, and abottom panel 150. Thepanels panels food container 10 shown inFIGS. 1-4 . Also, as previously described in connection with thefood container 10 shown inFIGS. 1-4 , thefood container 110 hashandles 141 in 142 and atop opening 120 that may be releasably sealed. As shown inFIG. 5 , thefood container 110 has afront pocket 160 attached to thefront panel 111 that is different than thefront pocket 60 disclosed in the first embodiment of the present invention shown inFIGS. 1-4 . An additional rear pocket or internal pockets may be provided. Thefront pocket 160 of the second embodiment of the invention comprises a generally rectangularfront pocket panel 161 havingside edges bottom edge 222, andtop edge 226. Thefront pocket panel 161 is bonded to thefront panel 111 alongside bonding areas 210 and 214 (adjacent side edges 220 and 224 of the front docket panel 161) and along bottom bonding area 212 (adjacentbottom edge 222 of the front pocket panel 161). Thetop edge 226 of thefront pocket panel 161 remains unbonded to form anopening 166 for thefront pocket 160. - The construction of the second embodiment of the present invention shown in
FIGS. 5 and 6 has the advantage of ease of manufacture. During the manufacturing process, thefront pocket panel 161 is positioned at the appropriate, predetermined position on thefront panel 111 and then bonded to thefront panel 111. Thefront pocket panel 161 may be bonded to thefront panel 111 of thefood container 110 by any suitable means including, without limitation, gluing, ultrasonic welding, heat welding, or any other method available to those of ordinary skill in the art. - A third embodiment of the
food container 210 in accordance with the present invention is shown inFIG. 7 . The third embodiment of thefood container 210 is in all respects the same as thefood container 110 shown inFIG. 5 except for the construction of theauxiliary pocket 260. The pocket 260 (FIG. 7 ) comprises two generally rectangular pocket panels, afront pocket panel 261 and arear pocket panel 262. Thepocket 260 is formed by bonding therectangular pocket panels bottom edges top edges top edges rear pocket panel 262 is then bonded to thefront panel 211 of the food container. Thepocket panel 262 may be bonded to thefront panel 211 of the food container across the entire mating surfaces between therear pocket panel 262 and thefront panel 211 of thefood container 210. Alternatively, therear pocket panel 262 may be spot bonded to thefront panel 211. The third embodiment, like the second embodiment, has the advantage of ease of manufacture as compared to the first embodiment. - Suitable materials for both the container and the pockets may be paper stock, coated paper, plastic film, foil, nonwoven fabric, foil-covered paper, or other materials available to persons of ordinary skill in the art. The material used should be flexible enough to allow the container and pockets to be collapsible. The pockets are appropriately sized to hold food products typically sold at a movie theater concession stand, such as a variety of candies. The volume of the auxiliary pocket may range from 5 to 50 cubic inches, although a typical range is 25 to 35 cubic inches. The
pocket openings 66 and 76 are sized so that a food product or other item may be easily placed into the pocket and be securely held while the user is carrying the container. The pocket opening may have an area ranging from 2 to 12 square inches, although a typical range is 4 to 8 square inches. While thefood container 10 is illustrated as generally rectangular in shape, thefood container 10 may be constructed in a variety of shapes including but not limited to square shaped, circular shaped, oval shaped, and any shape that produces both a functional container and that is aesthetically pleasing. - In addition to the embodiments shown in the figures, a container in accordance with the present invention may be constructed with a front panel and a rear panel and with the side edges and bottom edges of the front and rear panels attached to each other. Such a container would not have separate side panels or a separate bottom panel. In another embodiment of the container, the container may be constructed with a front panel, a rear panel, and side panels all connected together at their side edges and bottom edges. Again such a container would not have a separate bottom panel. In yet another embodiment, the container may be constructed with a front panel, a rear panel, and a bottom panel all connected at their edges. Such an embodiment would not have separate side panels.
- While this invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that variations and modifications can be affected within the spirit and scope of the invention as described herein and as described in the appended claims.
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1. A container comprising:
a. at least one upright panel with an interior side and exterior side;
b. a bottom panel;
c. a top opening; and
d. a pocket attached to the upright panel, wherein the pocket comprises:
i. a front pocket panel with a front pocket panel peripheral edge;
ii. a rear pocket panel with a rear pocket panel peripheral edge;
iii. a bottom pocket panel with a bottom pocket panel peripheral edge; and
iv. side pocket panels with side pocket panel peripheral edges,
wherein the front pocket panel is joined to the bottom pocket panel and to the side pocket panels around a portion of the front pocket panel peripheral edge, wherein the rear pocket panel is joined to the bottom pocket panel and to the side pocket panels around a portion of the rear pocket panel peripheral edge to create a pocket opening, and wherein the rear pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel.
2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the front pocket panel and the rear pocket panel are smaller in size than the upright panel.
3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is attached to the exterior side of the upright panel.
4. The container of claim 3 , wherein the pocket is attached to the exterior side of the upright panel adjacent to the bottom panel.
5. The container of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is attached to the interior side of the upright panel.
6. The container of claim 5 , wherein the pocket is attached to the interior side of the upright panel adjacent to the top opening.
7. The container of claim 1 , wherein the front pocket panel, the rear pocket panel, the bottom pocket panel, and the side pocket panels are rectangular shaped and the resulting pocket is rectangular shaped.
8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the bottom pocket panel in the side pocket panels are gusseted so that the front pocket panel can lay flat against the rear pocket panel.
9. A container comprising:
a. at least one upright panel having a top edge and a bottom edge;
b. a top opening; and
c. a pocket attached to the upright panel, wherein the pocket comprises a front pocket panel with a front pocket panel periphery,
wherein the front pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel around a portion of the front pocket panel periphery.
10. The container of claim 9 , wherein the front pocket panel and the rear pocket panel are smaller in size than the upright panel.
11. The container of claim 9 , wherein the pocket is attached to the exterior side of the upright panel.
12. The container of claim 11 , wherein the pocket is attached to the exterior side of the upright panel adjacent to the bottom edge of the upright panel.
13. The container of claim 9 , wherein the pocket is attached to the interior side of the upright panel.
14. The container of claim 13 , wherein the pocket is attached to the interior side of the upright panel adjacent to the top opening.
15. The container of claim 9 , wherein the front pocket panel, the rear pocket panel, the bottom pocket panel, and the side pocket panels are rectangular shaped and the resulting pocket is rectangular shaped.
16. A container comprising:
a. at least one upright panel having a top edge and a bottom edge;
b. a top opening; and
c. a pocket attached to the upright panel, wherein the pocket comprises:
i. a front pocket panel with a front pocket panel periphery; and
ii. a rear pocket panel with a rear pocket panel periphery,
wherein the front pocket panel is bonded to rear pocket panel around a portion of the pocket panel peripheries and wherein the rear pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel.
17. The container of claim 16 , wherein the front pocket panel and the rear pocket panel are smaller in size than the upright panel.
18. The container of claim 16 , wherein the pocket is attached to the exterior side of the upright panel.
19. The container of claim 18 , wherein the pocket is attached to the exterior side of the upright panel adjacent to the bottom edge of the upright panel.
20. The container of claim 16 , wherein the pocket is attached to the interior side of the upright panel.
21. The container of claim 20 , wherein the pocket is attached to the interior side of the upright panel adjacent to the top opening.
22. The container of claim 16 , wherein the front pocket panel, the rear pocket panel, the bottom pocket panel, and the side pocket panels are rectangular shaped and the resulting pocket is rectangular shaped.
23. A container comprising:
a. at least one upright panel having a top edge in a bottom edge;
b. a bottom panel;
c. a top opening;
d. a pocket attached to the upright panel;
e. a handle formed by a hole in the upright panel; and
f. a sealing means attached to the upright panel to close the top opening.
24. The container of claim 23 , wherein the pocket attached to the upright panel comprises:
a. a front pocket panel with a front pocket panel peripheral edge;
b. a rear pocket panel with a rear pocket panel peripheral edge;
c. a bottom pocket panel with a bottom pocket panel peripheral edge; and
d. side pocket panels with side pocket panel peripheral edges,
wherein the front pocket panel is joined to the bottom pocket panel and to the side pocket panels around a portion of the front pocket panel peripheral edge, wherein the rear pocket panel is joined to the bottom pocket panel and to the side pocket panels around a portion of the rear pocket panel peripheral edge to create a pocket opening, and wherein the rear pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel.
25. The container of claim 23 , wherein the pocket attached to the upright panel comprises a front pocket panel with a front pocket panel periphery and wherein the front pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel around a portion of the front pocket panel periphery.
26. The container of claim 23 , wherein the pocket attached to the upright panel comprises:
a. a front pocket panel with a front pocket panel periphery; and
b. a rear pocket panel with a rear pocket panel periphery,
wherein the front pocket panel is bonded to rear pocket panel around a portion of the pocket panel peripheries and wherein the rear pocket panel is bonded to the upright panel.
27. The container of claim 23 , wherein the handle is formed by forming the whole in a portion of upright panel that is folded.
28. The container of claim 23 , wherein the sealing means is selected from a group including adhesive patches, cohesive patches, and a channel lock fastener.
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