Configurable packet for controllable mixing and dispensing of condiments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a configurable packet that enables separately packing two or more condiments which can be mixed according to the user's preferences before the opening of the package and dispensing. According to some aspects, the configurable package can include pre-perforated portions to facilitate or allow a user to controllably mix and/or dispense condiments. Additional aspects include the flexible but still defined package's structure which includes at least two separate internally breachable compartments for at least two separate condiments and a mixed chamber to enable the mixing of the condiments without having to open the packaging.

1 . A method for manufacturing a packet for controllable mixing and dispensing of condiments, the method comprising:
 pre-perforating predetermined sections of two supple sheets;   folding one or both of the two supple sheets to form a first compartment for depositing a first condiment type and a second compartment for depositing a second condiment type separated by two partitions;   depositing at least one condiment in each of the compartments; and   bonding the folded supple sheets to each other around the perimeter and to the two partition to form a mixing chamber that is at least partially adjacent to the first and second compartments.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , additionally comprising:
 depositing a layer of a compound around one or more the predetermined pre-perforated sections to serve as a reinforcement strip.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , additionally comprising:
 fixing a plastic insert to one of the two supple sheets at a portion that is folded to act as one of the partitions, wherein the plastic insert is configured to act as a valve for controlling the transfer of a condiment.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , additionally comprising:
 fixing a plastic insert to one of the two supple sheets at or near a portion that is folded to act as one of the partitions, wherein the plastic insert is configured to facilitate the breaching of a pre-perforated section.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , additionally comprising:
 pressing on one or both of the supple sheets at a linear section to create foldable slits capable of facilitating the folding of the package during use.   
     
     
         6 . A method for a packet configured to provide controllable mixing prior to dispensing of condiments, the method comprising;
 forming at least a first compartment for containing a first condiment type and a second compartment for containing a second condiment type, wherein:
 the first compartment formed by a pair of supple walls bonded to each other throughout the perimeter and to a first partition section; 
 the first partition section being at least partially bleachable to provide the first condiment type access to a mixing chamber; 
 the second compartment also formed by the pair of supple walls to each other throughout the perimeter and to a second partition section; 
 the second partition being at least partially bleachable to provide the second condiment type access to the mixing chamber; and 
 the mixing chamber formed by at least the pair of supple walls bonded to each other throughout the perimeter of the package and the first and second partitions, and 
   configuring the mixing chamber to receive at least said first condiment and said second condiment upon the breaching of at least a portion of each of said first and second partitions without unbending the supple walls from each other and prior to releasing the condiments from the packet.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , additionally comprising the step of:
 configuring at least a portion of each first and second partitions to be breached at one or more pre-perforated slits on each of the first and second partitions.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 6 , additionally comprising the step of:
 configuring one or more plastic inserts to breach at least a portion of each first and second partition.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein the pair of supple walls are assembled via heat staking. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , additionally comprising the step of:
 forming a folding slit on a portion of one or the supple walls configured to facilitate folding of the package for dispensing of the mixed condiments on the mixing chamber.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the formed folding slit includes at least a portion of one or more pre-perforated slits having a pre-determined size to allow for controlled dispensing of the mixed condiments from the mixing chamber. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 6 , additionally comprising the step of:
 positioning at least two pre-perforated slits of pre-determined sizes to allow for controlled dispensing of condiments from an end of one or both of the first and second compartments.   
     
     
         13 . The packet of  claim 12 , additionally comprising the step of:
 placing reinforcement strips around at least some of the pre-perforated slits having predetermined sizes used to control the breaching or tearing by a user.   
     
     
         14 . A method for manufacturing a packet for controllable mixing and dispensing of condiments, the method comprising:
 folding one or both of the two supple sheets to form a first compartment for depositing a first condiment type and a second compartment for depositing a second condiment type separated by two partitions;   depositing at least one condiment in each of the compartments;   bonding the folded supple sheets to each other around the perimeter and to the two partitions to form a mixing chamber that is at least partially adjacent to the first and second compartments; and   configuring a first plastic insert for providing the transfer of a first condiment from the first compartment to the mixing chamber.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , additionally comprising the step of:
 configuring a second plastic insert for providing the transfer of a second condiment from the second compartment to the mixing chamber.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein at least one of the first and second plastic insert defines a pre-perforated slit formed in one of the two partitions. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the first and second plastic insets define pre-perforated slits formed in the first and second partitions.