Tube construction for food and beverage tray
US4850529A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2571/00802
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tray particularly useful by fast food establishments and the like for serving various products. The tray is formed from a tube formed in a flat state for storage and shipment and being readily erectible. A central portion of the top of such tube is provided with suitable product receiving openings which may open into a receptacle or which receive drink cups. At one or more ends of the tray, there is a compartment which is defined by an end of the initial tube which is pivoted from a longitudinal position to an upstanding position. The tray may have one or more internal stiffeners to prevent the collapse thereof when in tube form and stacked. Numerous embodiments are envisioned although only a limited number of alternatives is specifically disclosed.
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