Juice dispenser with strainer

An improved container for high pulp juice. The container includes a strainer for optionally filtering the juice so that the pulp is retained within the container for those who prefer low pulp juice.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
This invention is directed to citrus juice containers. More particularly 
this invention is directed to an improved orange juice carton for high 
pulp juice which is equipped with a pulp strainer which may optionally be 
deployed for those preferring low pulp juice. 
Citrus juice, particularly orange juice, is being offered in a high-pulp 
version. While this is attactive to some consumers, there may be members 
of their households who prefer low-pulp juice. Prior to the present 
invention, consumers had to keep two varieties of juice dispensers in 
their refrigerators and keep straight which was which. 
The present invention proposes incorporating a straining means into the 
juice carton so that it may be optionally deployed by those preferring 
low-pulp juice thereby simultaneously increasing the percentage pulp in 
the juice remaining in the carton for the benefit of the high-pulp juice 
lovers. 
Various features, characteristics and advantages of the present invention 
will become apparent after a reading of the following specification.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
The improved juice container/dispenser of the present invention is shown in 
FIGS. 1-5 generally at 10. Container 10 is equipped with a conventional 
diamond-shaped pour spout 12. Just inside spout 12 is a straining means 14 
which, in its deployed position, can retain the pulp of the high-pulp 
juice within container 10. Preferably, straining means 14 comprises a 
portion of screen material which may be made of a non-toxic, 
hypo-allergenic plastic or nylon-like material. Upper edge 16 of screen 14 
has secured thereto a tab 18. Tab 18 may alternatively be folded over a 
rear portion 20 of spout 12 to retain the screen in a deployed, operative 
postion or over a front portion 22 of spout 12 to retain screen 14 in a 
non-deployed, inoperative position. Tab 18 is but one means of retaining 
straining means 14 in its operative position during pouring. Tab 18 may of 
course, be folded down within container 10 so as not to interfere with the 
folding and sealing operation. 
FIG. 6 depicts an open carton blank 25. Screen material of strainer 14 is 
preferably secured to spout 12 about lateral edges 15 as well as along 
bottom edge 17 as by an adhesive, or the like. While this shows a 
preferred way of retaining the straining means 14 in place, it will be 
appreciated that other methods may be employed without departing from the 
spirit or scope of the invention. Various changes, alternatives and 
modifications will become apparent following a reading of the foregoing 
specification. It is intended that all such changes, alternatives, and 
modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims be 
considered part of the present invention.