Patent ID: 6932530
Filing Date: 2005-08-23
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A container for dispensing a spreadable food product, said container comprising: a housing having a top end with ribs which provide a grid and slots for dispensing the spreadable food product through said slots, a bottom end, and a side wall; a platform positioned within the housing for supporting the spreadable food product, the spreadable food product being supported on a top surface of the platform; a dispensing member mounted in the housing and attached to the platform for moving the platform from the bottom end of the housing towards the open top end of the housing along an axis for dispensing the spreadable food product, wherein the dispensing member includes: (a) a threaded rod upon which the platform is movably engaged; and (b) a rotary dial for turning the threaded rod, and thereby moving the platform; and a cover for covering the top end of the housing when not dispensing the spreadable food product, wherein the spreadable food product is pre-loaded within the housing such that the container is a one-time use dispenser.