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Integral tray and cover with snap lock

US4298133A · kind A · utility

52Cited by
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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 1979
Grant dateNov 3, 1981
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 20, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/105
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foam plastic disposable tray and cover typically used for take-out dinners at fast food establishments. The tray and cover are joined by an integral hinge along one side edge. At a location remote from the hinge, tabs and undercut tab seats are formed in the tray and cover respectively that releasably latch the cover in a closed position on the tray.

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