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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 14, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 29, 2011
Robin P. Wiggins, Newburgh, IN (US);
Niphon Withitanun, Bangkok, TH;
Rick Grelewicz, San Clemente, CA (US);
Nagendra Rangavajla, Dublin, OH (US);
Joshua C. Anthony, Princeton Junction, NJ (US);
Patrick E. Mccallister, Newburgh, IN (US);
Robin P. Wiggins, Newburgh, IN (US);
Niphon Withitanun, Bangkok, TH;
Rick Grelewicz, San Clemente, CA (US);
Nagendra Rangavajla, Dublin, OH (US);
Joshua C. Anthony, Princeton Junction, NJ (US);
Patrick E. McCallister, Newburgh, IN (US);
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company, Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a container for delivering a nutritive substance. In an embodiment, the present invention comprises a container that protects a nutritive substance from contact with the contents of the container and from contact with the atmosphere until the consumer is ready to use or consume the product. When desired, a seal on the container is altered such that the nutritive substance can come into contact with the container contents, delivering the nutritive substance thereto.