US Patent 7658298 Food container

The container has a bowl and lid which together define a hollow enclosure. A reservoir projects downwardly into the enclosure from the lid. The reservoir has an opening which is closed by a cap which, when closed, prevents the contents of the reservoir from discharging into the bowl. A lever is attached to the cap and is in contact with the brim of the opening. The brim acts as a fulcrum about which the lever pivots. A catch causes the lever to pivot with resulting opening of the cap and discharging of the contents of the reservoir into the enclosure. The catch extends through an opening in the lid so that it can be operated from outside the container.