US Patent:
20070092612, Apr 26, 2007
Inventors:
Kelly Mitchell - North Oaks MN, US
Wallace Fisk - North Oaks MN, US
Paul Thompson - Excelsior MN, US
Matthew Lorence - Plymouth MN, US
International Classification:
B65D 85/78
Abstract:
A container having a preapplied appliqué, the appliqué being applied at a time that is significantly prior to the time of consumption. The appliqué may be an edible appliqué. The appliqué is applied to a portion of the container, such as to the rim of the container. The appliqué may be applied by applying an adhesive to the portion of the container and applying the appliqué to the adhesive. Alternatively, the appliqué is applied to the container directly with or without use of an adhesive.