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Tray with removable insert

US12084257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Sonoco Development, Inc. · US

Inventors

J. Mark Morrow · Camden, US
Travis Figgins · Zephyrhills, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 7, 2023
Grant date	Sep 10, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 7, 2043

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D25/108
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention comprises a container for food products that extrudate liquids comprising a tray and a bowed insert. The tray bottom wall has at least one raised area, at least one lower surface, and at least one sidewall. A plurality of flutes are disposed on the inner surface sidewall(s). A plurality of elevated portions extend upwardly from the bowed insert. The insert is secured within the tray. A reservoir is defined between the insert and the tray bottom wall. The elevated portions of the insert, the flutes, and the at least one raised area of the tray bottom define a plurality of channels.

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