Patent ID: 8393815
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A method of opening and using a condiment packet, said method comprising: opening one end or one corner of a condiment packet containing a condiment to create an open end or corner and a spreading apparatus having at least a first portion and a second portion; squeezing said condiment packet to release said condiment and to slide said first portion of said spreading apparatus out of said open end or corner of said condiment packet; gripping an outer surface of said condiment packet at said second portion of said spreading apparatus, said second portion still being within said condiment packet, wherein said second portion of said spreading apparatus is wider than said open end or corner of said condiment packet such that said second portion of said spreading apparatus is unable to exit said open end or corner of said condiment packet; and spreading said condiment over a food substance using said first portion of said spreading apparatus while continuing to grip said outer surface of said condiment packet at said second portion of said spreading apparatus.