The disclosed aspects relate to a dispensing closure that comprises a utensil retention mechanism. The utensil retention mechanism can comprise at least two outward extending tabs that can be located on a lid portion of the dispensing closure. The at least two outward extending tabs can be positione
The disclosed aspects relate to a dispensing closure that comprises a utensil retention mechanism. The utensil retention mechanism can comprise at least two outward extending tabs that can be located on a lid portion of the dispensing closure. The at least two outward extending tabs can be positioned on the lid portion such that a section of a utensil can be securely engaged and retained by the at least two outward extending tabs. The dispensing closure can comprise a stay open mechanism, in an aspect. In another aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a sift-resistance feature. In a further aspect, the dispensing closure can comprise a flex-lock.
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1. A closure, comprising: a utensil comprising a curved portion which defines an interior and an exterior of the utensil; anda body portion configured to operatively engage a container; anda lid portion operatively attached to the body portion and in movable engagement with the body portion, the lid
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A closure, comprising: a utensil comprising a curved portion which defines an interior and an exterior of the utensil; anda body portion configured to operatively engage a container; anda lid portion operatively attached to the body portion and in movable engagement with the body portion, the lid portion comprises a utensil retention mechanism comprising: a first projection;a second projection substantially parallel to the first projection, the first projection and the second projection are angled away from each other to match the curved portion of the utensil; anda third projection located at a position that is substantially parallel the first projection and the second projection and oriented in an opposite configuration than the first projection and the second projection, wherein the first projection, the second projection, and the third projection are configured to provide an interference fit with the utensil, wherein the first projection, the second projection, and the third projection each comprise at least one area that deforms when the utensil is engaged in the utensil retention mechanism;and wherein the first projection and the second projection engage the utensil on the exterior of the curved portion and the third projection engages the utensil on the interior of the curved portion. 2. The closure of claim 1, wherein an end of the third projection is located away from respective ends of the first projection and the second projection at a distance selected as a function of a thickness of the utensil, wherein the thickness is measured between an internal portion and an external portion of the utensil. 3. The closure of claim 1, wherein each of the at least one area that deforms is configured to create respective retention forces when the utensil is engaged between the first projection, the second projection, and the third projection. 4. The closure of claim 1, the lid portion is operatively attached to the body portion with a hinge and wherein the utensil retention mechanism is positioned on an interior of the lid portion adjacent the hinge. 5. The closure of claim 1, further comprising a hinge configured to operatively attach the lid portion to the body portion, wherein the hinge comprises a flex element and a lid stop element. 6. The closure of claim 1, further comprising a flex lock comprising: a first element located on the lid portion; anda second element located on the body portion, wherein the first element securely engages the second element and is configured to retain the lid portion in a secure position and engaged with the body portion when the closure is closed. 7. The closure of claim 1, further comprising a sift resistance element comprising a connector into which a mating element engages, and wherein the connector is a “U”-shaped member that substantially encloses at least a portion of the mating element. 8. The closure of claim 1, further comprising a stay open mechanism. 9. A container assembly, comprising: a utensil comprising a curved portion which defines an interior and an exterior of the utensil; anda container; anda dispensing closure attachable to the container, wherein the dispensing closure comprises: a body portion comprising a skirt configured to operatively engage the container; and a lid portion operatively attached in movable arrangement to the body portion, the lid portion comprises: a first outward extending tab;a second outward extending tab substantially parallel to the first outward extending tab and angled slightly with respect to the first outward extending tab, which is angled slightly with respect to the second outward extending tab so as to match the curved portion of the utensil; anda third outward extending tab offset from and facing an opposite direction than the first outward extending tab and the second outward extending tab, wherein each of the first outward extending tab, the second outward extending tab, and the third outward extending tab comprise at least one area that deforms when the curved portion of the utensil is engaged between the first, second, and third outward extending tabs. 10. The container assembly of claim 9, wherein an end of the third outward extending tab is located a distance from respective ends of the first outward extending tab and the second outward extending tab, wherein the distance is selected based on a thickness of the utensil measured with respect to an internal portion and an external portion of the utensil. 11. The container assembly of claim 9, wherein the at least one area is configured to create a retention force when the utensil is engaged between the first outward extending tab, the second outward extending tab, and the third outward extending tab. 12. The container assembly of claim 11, wherein the at least one area is configured to slightly deform when the utensil is engaged. 13. The container assembly of claim 9, wherein the lid portion is operatively attached to the body portion with a living hinge and wherein the first outward extending tab, the second outward extending tab, and the third outward extending tab are positioned on an interior of the lid portion adjacent the living hinge. 14. The container assembly of claim 9, wherein the body portion comprises a “U”-shaped member and the lid portion comprises a mating element, wherein the “U”-shaped member is configured to substantially enclose at least a portion of the mating element. 15. The container assembly of claim 9, further comprising a hinge configured to operatively attach the lid portion to the body portion, wherein the hinge comprises a flex element and a lid stop element. 16. The closure of claim 1, wherein the first projection and the second projection are configured to engage an external portion of the utensil, and the third projection is configured to engage an internal portion of the utensil. 17. The container assembly of claim 9, wherein the first outward extending tab and the second outward extending tab are configured to engage an internal portion of a utensil and the third outward extending tab is configured to engage an external portion of the utensil. 18. A closure, comprising: a utensil comprising a curved portion which defines an interior and an exterior of the utensil; anda body portion comprising a skirt configured to operatively engage a container;a lid portion attached to the body portion at a hinge, the lid portion being configured to move between a first position and a second position with respect to the body portion;a utensil retention mechanism attached to the lid portion, the utensil retention mechanism comprises: a first tab comprising a first deformable wall section that engages the exterior curved portion of a utensil;a second tab, positioned substantially parallel to the first tab, comprising a second deformable wall section and engages a second part of the exterior curved portion of the utensil, wherein the first tab and the second tab are angled slightly away from each other; anda third tab comprising a third deformable wall section, the third tab being positioned at an orientation that is 180 degrees different than orientations of the first tab and the second tab, the third tab engages an interior curved portion of the utensil. 19. The closure of claim 18, wherein the first deformable wall section, the second deformable wall section, and the third deformable wall section are configured to create respective retention forces when a utensil is engaged between the first tab, the second tab, and the third tab.
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Wang Paul S. (22428 Steeplechase La. Diamond Bar CA 91765), Airtight multiple food containers.
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