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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2008
Joshua C. Anthony, Evansville, IN (US);
Robin Wiggins, Newburgh, IN (US);
Rick Grelewicz, Mt. Vernon, IN (US);
Nagendra Rangavajla, Newburgh, IN (US);
Patrick E. Mccallister, Newburgh, IN (US);
Joshua C. Anthony, Evansville, IN (US);
Robin Wiggins, Newburgh, IN (US);
Rick Grelewicz, Mt. Vernon, IN (US);
Nagendra Rangavajla, Newburgh, IN (US);
Patrick E. McCallister, Newburgh, IN (US);
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Evansville, IN (US);
Abstract
The invention comprises a novel apparatus for delivering a nutritive substance comprising a container body having a base at one end thereof, an upper portion adapted for removable receipt of a closure, the upper portion defining an opening therein, and a chamber defined by the container body, the chamber being in fluid communication with the upper portion opening. A laminate seal having at least two layers is bonded across the upper portion opening and is adapted to provide an airtight seal across the opening. A nutritive substance is bonded to at least one layer of the laminate seal. The container additionally comprises a closure removably coupled to the upper portion. The closure comprises a cutting portion which is adapted to pierce the laminate seal, thereby releasing the nutritive substance into the container contents.