A product preparation system and method for processing a container including a cup body and a cup closure assembly configured for removable operative engagement with the cup body, the cup closure assembly including a hinged spout cover and a user-removable multi-function restricting portion integrally formed as part of the cup closure assembly and detachable therefrom, the user-removable multi-function restricting portion being operative, when integrally attached to the cup closure assembly to prevent normal user opening of the hinged spout cover.

Packaging with a locking mechanism is provided, such as for finished goods packaging, such that a lid and base box may be secured together in a closed configuration. An interlocking ripcord mechanical lock may include a slot and tab style ripcord that is integrated into the packaging. As an example, packaging using corrugated material may utilize the corrugated material thickness to lock the tab record inside an opening such as a slot, such that the base box is retained and coupled to the lid, thereby preventing the base box from sliding out from the lid if a user except packaging by the lid. Once the ripcord is removed, is removed, the mechanical lock is thereby released from the base and lid, allowing the customer to open the packaging.

A dispenser has a bottle (2) and a closure (3) for the bottle (2). The closure (3) has abase (4) forming a dispensing outlet (6) and a flip-cap for openably closing the dispensing outlet (6). The base (4) is attached on the bottle (2). The dispenser (1) further having a hinge (7) which interconnects the flip-cap and the base (4) for swiveling the flip-cap relative to the base (4) between a closed position, in which the flip-cap closes the outlet (6), and an open position in which the outlet (6) is open. The hinge (7) forms a swivel axis. The closure (3) forms a first end (18, 19) in a direction toward the flip-cap and a second end (18, 19) in a direction toward the base (4). The closure (3) in an area between the hinge-level plane and the second end (18, 19) forms an outer surface circumferentially around the longitudinal axis which is at least partly provided by an outer surface of the base (4) and an outer surface of the flip-cap.

A package for shipping a product ordered via the Internet. The package comprising a container body, an inner label, a closure, an outer label removably attached to and covering all or part of the inner label, and a shipping label adhered to the outer label.

A tamper-resistant system for delivering pre-packaged goods includes a container configured to receive pre-packaged goods therein; a label configured to be applied across an opening of the container such that the pre-packaged goods received in the container are not accessible without visibly, permanently damaging one or both of the label and the container; and a workflow program including a customer segment to be used by customers and intended recipients, a vendor segment to be used by vendor, and a delivery segment to be used delivery personnel. The vendor segment is configured to produce the label having information provided thereon regarding the pre-packaged goods, and a scannable code. During the delivery process, the delivery personnel is allowed to contact via a mobile device by scanning the scannable code which includes contact information of the intended recipient without the delivery personnel gaining access to the contact information of the intended recipient.

The present invention related to a container for food and other products, where said container comprises: An upper compartment or part and a lower threaded lid; in the upper compartment is placed the contents of the product that can be food, and others. The lower threaded lid is interchangeable and allows the reuse of the upper compartment, and the arrangement of the upper compartment in an extended manner and under the upper compartment allows easy, quick and practical interchangeability of the lower threaded lid, without needing to flip the upper compartment in order to place or remove it. Likewise, the upper threaded lid is protected by a security seal at the junction between the upper threaded contour and said upper threaded lid. The package or container has at least one flexible and adaptable handle. Between the upper compartment and the inner container there is a free space through which the heat flows and surrounds the outside of the entire inner container, which holds the content of the product. The lower threaded lid has an integral mechanism of compounds that houses the chemical compounds that allow food to be heated and remain hot; said chemical compounds are calcium oxide or calcium chloride and water, separated by a breakable sheet and/or a breakable container. The calcium oxide or calcium chloride and the breakable water container are placed separately, as well as at least one striking mechanism for breaking the water container, allowing the elements to combine, producing an exothermic reaction. The lower threaded lid is joined to the upper compartment through a threaded connection and optionally an adhesive tape that makes it possible to maintain the temperature and avoid possible leaks of the content that is inside the container. There are three optional mechanisms for activating the self-heating device.

A tamper evident delivery enclosure assembly that includes a thin base portion having a seating aperture configured to supportably seat a beverage container. A pair of foldable wing extensions coupled to generally opposed sections of the base portion that foldably extend upwardly in a manner such that the foldable wing extensions substantially extend over the container mouth portion and mounted lid to form an interior pocket, in an engaged condition that substantially prevents access to the lid. A single use closure tape, laterally mounted to the wing extensions, has an upper lateral portion extending beyond the wing member, in an unsealed condition. A removable protective strip removably covers the tape adhesive of the tape lateral portion. When the protective strip is removed, and the wing extensions are in the engaged condition, the tape upper lateral portion can be folded over such that the adhesive is brought into contact with an exterior surface of the enclosure assembly, substantially locking the wing extensions in a sealed condition.

Flexible packaging (1) of the bag type for loosely packaged perishable food products, comprising: a front wall (2) and a rear wall (3) situated opposite each other, defining on the upper part a closing fin (4) and laterally connected together by two gusset walls (5); and a reclosing device comprising a first planar portion (12) and a second planar portion (13) fixed to the front wall (2) and to the rear wall (3) respectively and equipped with means (7; 8) for mutual connection in an overlapped configuration; wherein, in a shelf configuration, said package (1) has the closing fin (4) folded over on top of said rear wall (3), the first planar portion (12) and the second planar portion (13) of the reclosing device being arranged side-by-side and integrated in a planar insert (10) which can be broken along a separation line (1) between said first portion (12) and said second portion (13).

Disclosed are display containers (e.g., for packaging food items). Certain embodiments of the container are stackable and include a cover portion of the container having a non-flat presentation surface, and one or more stacking recesses defined between the non-flat presentation surface and at least one of the one or more cover body sides. A base portion of the container can include a mating surface shaped to mate with a portion of the non-flat presentation surface when stacked on a corresponding bottom container such that an inside of the corresponding bottom container can be viewed through the non-flat presentation surface of the bottom container. The base body can include one or more stacking feet extending from the base body and configured to insert into the one or more stacking recesses when stacked on the cover portion of the corresponding bottom container such that the one or more stacking feet engage the cover portion.

A product preparation system and method wherein a single-use product container assembly, including a cup body and a cup closure, the cup closure including a rotatable blade, and a container processor including a container support and an electric motor including a drive shaft are employed to process contents of the container assembly.