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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2011
Neil E. Zaporski, Ramsey, MN (US);
Anthony W. Swenson, Blaine, MN (US);
Neil E. Zaporski, Ramsey, MN (US);
Anthony W. Swenson, Blaine, MN (US);
General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A pouch, designed to be attached, either directly or indirectly, to a container, is provided with two end portions, each of which is formed with an elongated slit. When the pouch is directly attached atop a container, the end portions are pulled over the lid and catch a rim portion of the container. When the pouch is placed upon a lid covered container, the end portions of the pouch can catch or engage the lid. In accordance with an aspect of the invention, a pair of spaced slits extends from each elongated slit, thereby creating a tab or flap in each end portion. The flap is configured to either directly catch a rim of the container or be tucked under the lid, i.e., between the lid and the container, to attach the pouch to the lid and, indirectly, the container.