Container for temporary storage of food items
US5669552A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S229/906
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for storage and transportation of foods which can accommodate various sizes of foods depending upon the orientation of the container is disclosed. The container includes flat surfaces separated by obliquely angled side walls thus presenting an appearance similar to an eight-sided frustrum of a cone. With the large flat portion oriented downward the container may be opened and a large food item may be stored and transported in the container. Conversely, with the smaller flat portion oriented downward a somewhat smaller food item may be stored and transported in the container. Additionally, the container is configured so that multiple containers can be nestingly stacked together for efficient shipping. Thus, the container may be configured at a manufacturing facility and shipped in a fully assembled condition thus simplifying the use of the container at a retail service facility. Additionally, the factory assembly allows the use of adhesive which provides a more secure structural attachment than can be achieved with the tab and slot method common with most food containers that are designed for on-site assembly.
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