IMPROVED APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A PUSH UP CEREAL CUP

摘要

The disclosed embodiments relate generally to an improved system and method of using a push up cereal cup or box (PUCC). The system includes a top and bottom compartment that contains at least one liquid and at least one foodstuff. The device allows consumption of a mixture of liquid and foodstuff, such as cereal and milk, without the use of any utensils.

主权项

1. A push up cereal box system, comprising:
at least one bottom compartment defining a first outlet; at least one top compartment defining a second outlet; the compartments containing either at least one liquid or at least one foodstuff, and the bottom and top compartments are attached and not in fluid communication with each other; a tube connected to the bottom compartment and having an user access port; the tube connected to the bottom compartment through the first outlet; a portioned cup having holes disposed in the tube, the cup having access to the top compartment through the second outlet; an external moveable finger switch for controlling the flow of the liquid and foodstuff; the switch further controlling internal snap fits to control the flow of liquid; an internal moveable tray in the top compartment and connected to the external moveable finger switch, the switch connected to the internal cereal base for moving the internal cereal base and controlling the amount of flow of foodstuff to the cup; a cover disposed over the access port and removable and when the system is tilted horizontally or remains vertical and the finger switch moved to an on position, foodstuff fills the cup and the liquid flows through the cup and through the access port to a user without the use of any utensil.