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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 1989
Filed:
Jun. 27, 1988
Thomas F Nedbal, St. Charles, IL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method of psychologically reinforcing a dieting regimen, which method consists of the steps of providing a container defining a storage space with an opening for gaining access to the storage space, placing edible materials in the storage space, placing a movable closure over the container access opening in a closed position to prohibit access to the edible materials within the storage space through the container opening, with the closure being movable between the closed position and an open position wherein access can be gained through the container opening to the edible material in the storage space, and providing structure for clearly indicating that the closure has been moved from its closed position to its open position.