Patent · US Expired

Method of forming a reclosable tray

US4949527A · kind A · utility

45Cited by
7References
17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 29, 1989
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D77/30
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tray for foodstuffs or the like having a continuous edge rim and a flexible cover placed over the top of the tray and sealed to the rim with an elongate continuous interlockable separate rib and groove profile on strips sealed to the surface of the cover wherein upstanding pull flanges above the rib and groove profiles may be pulled apart and the cover severed between the profiles for access to the contents so that the cover may be opened and closed.

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