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Apparatus and method for food storage

US11981479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Barkbox, Inc. · US

Inventors

Joo Young Lim · New York, US
Melissa K. Seligmann · New York, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 17, 2022
Grant date	May 14, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 17, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2543/00972
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for the storage of food includes a body portion having a hollow interior configured to receive food, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. The apparatus further includes a lid configured for selective engagement with the second end of the body portion and a lid assembly configured for selective engagement with the first end of the body portion. The lid assembly includes a crumb filter having a plurality of apertures configured to permit the passage of food crumbs, and a cap, which may be selectively removed from the crumb filter so that food crumbs may be discarded from the body portion.

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