Multi-compartment package for consumable products, and method for configuring and using such a package

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11174074
APP PUB NO 20130233859A1
SERIAL NO

13884644

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A package (10) for storing and dispensing a consumable product (24, 34) includes a first compartment (20) and a second compartment (30) that are hingedly and detachably attached by a first connection member (40) such as a perforated hinge, and a second connection member (52, 54, 56) that is removably attached to the compartments (20, 30). In a preferred embodiment, the second connection member includes a tear-strip (52) with one or more lines of weakness (58, 62). A related method for configuring and using such a package is also described.

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  • THE WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Safarik, Kristy Chicago, US 7 61

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