Infant formula container

Abstract

A container ( 100 ) for storing and dispensing flowable nutritional products. The container ( 100 ) includes a reservoir ( 101 ), a removable seal ( 103 ), a collar ( 102 ), a lid ( 104 ) hingedly attached to the collar, and a docking station ( 106 ) for a measuring device ( 107 ), such as a scoop for measuring the product. The container may also include a leveling bar ( 108 ) to use in conjunction with the measuring device ( 107 ).

1 . A container comprising:
 a body having a bottom and a side wall defining a reservoir;   a collar attached to a top end of the body;   a removable seal at the top end of the body to seal the reservoir; and,   a lid hingedly engaged with the collar, the lid having an underside and configured to provide a docking station on the underside for holding a measuring device.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  wherein the side wall is a cylindrical sleeve attached at one end to the bottom and at the other end to the collar. 
     
     
         3 . A container of  claim 1  comprising a leveling bar at the top end of the body. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein a tamper strip is located on the side wall, which visibly indicates the volume or condition of the contents in the container to a user. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein a tamper evident band is located on a portion of the lid. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid and collar are constructed from a plastic material. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein the lid and the collar are connected together by a butterfly hinge and are molded as one piece. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the removable seal is a metal or polymer foil. 
     
     
         9 . A container for holding powdered or granulated infant formula comprising: a body having a bottom and a cylindrical side wall defining a reservoir;
 a collar attached to a top end of the body;   a leveling bar at the top end of the body;   a removable seal at the top end of the body to seal the reservoir; and,   a lid hingedly engaged with the collar, the lid having an underside and configured to provide a docking station on the underside for holding a measuring device.   
     
     
         10 . A container as in  claim 9  comprising a measuring device designed to fit into the docking station, wherein the measuring device is a scoop comprising a bowl and a handle affixed to the bowl.