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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2011
Clinton M. Hudson, Merrill, IA (US);
Wendy J. Tabbert, Le Mars, IA (US);
Clinton M. Hudson, Merrill, IA (US);
Wendy J. Tabbert, Le Mars, IA (US);
Wells Enterprises, Inc., Le Mars, IA (US);
Abstract
A container assembly for holding, shipping, and consuming a product, such as a frozen confection, is provided. The container assembly includes a container, a lid, and a utensil. The utensil is connected to the assembly so that a consumer is able to spoon the product from the container. A consumer may purchase the assembly containing a product, open the container, remove the utensil, and consume the product using the self-contained utensil. The assembly may also include a membrane for ensuring freshness and to indicate tampering of the product. The utensil may be attached directly to the lid, or in a pocket between sealed membranes.