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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 21, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 30, 2005
Applicant:
Randall L. Morrison, Sylmar, CA (US);
Inventor:
Randall L. Morrison, Sylmar, CA (US);
Assignee:
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 41/56 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Dispensing systems for administering particulate materials are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a dispensing system comprising an overcap having an attachment member attached to a portion of a surface of the overcap and a foldable scoop including a handle and a cup. The handle has at least one connector so constructed and arranged for releasably attaching the handle to the attachment member of the overcap. The foldable scoop can be releasably attached to the overcap in a variety of ways.