Thermoformed container with lid

US10201250B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• N.V. Nutricia · NL

Inventors

• Alexander Josephus Maricus Van Puijenbroek · Venray, NL
• Sjors Floris Crusius · Shanghai, CN
• Priya Caroline Roberts · Amsterdam, NL
• Benoit Marie Francois Piette · Auch, FR
• Patrick Michael Van Baal · Bussum, NL
• Franck Perek · Utrecht, NL

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 24, 2014
• Grant date: Feb 12, 2019
• Expiry date: Aug 7, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2543/00833
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container assembly includes a thermoformed tub of relatively thin plastic material having a peripheral wall extending to an upper edge and defining a product containing space. A lower rim is connected to the upper edge of the tub, the lower rim defining an opening giving access to the product containing space and being formed of a relatively thicker plastic material. An upper rim is connectable to the lower rim and a lid is provided for selectively closing the opening. By the use of a thin walled thermoformed tub, the amount of material required for forming the body of the container is limited. Furthermore, the lower rim of relatively thicker plastic material provides the required support to the relatively thin material of the peripheral wall, allowing effective connection to the upper rim.