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Spill proof snack bowl

US-8376174-B2

Abstract

The invention is a spill proof snack bowl or container with a box section which may have a beveled bottom. The box section may be square, rectangular, round, oval or spherical. The bowl has a continuous wall to create a depth and an open top and a removable lid. The removable lid has a secondary opening which opening is closed by a secondary opening piece. The secondary opening piece is attached to the removable lid with a regular or living hinge. The secondary opening piece closes the secondary opening with a flat spring. The distance between the front wall and the secondary opening piece edge, and the distance between side perpendicular width of the secondary opening piece and side walls are between about ⅛ and ½ inch. Optionally the secondary opening has an elastomeric seal. The secondary opening piece has rounded edges, and the secondary opening has rounded ridges. The invention likewise comprises a process of providing pea or Cheerio™ sized snacks to children, teenagers or adults including the steps of removing the lid on a snack bowl, placing the snack in the snack bowl; replacing the lid on the snack bowl. The child is provided with the snack bowl.

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