Processor tray
US5934472A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D1/34
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A processor tray is provide for maintaining plastic film wrapped thereabout in a taut state. The tray is unitarially formed with a plurality of sidewalls, a comer joining each pair of sidewalls, and a base. A flange is formed to extend outwardly and downwardly from uppermost portions of the sidewalls and the corners preferably in the range of 15.degree.-35.degree.. Additionally, the flange may be formed with varying widths about the perimeter of the tray. The base may be either formed flat or, alternatively, the base may be formed with three concentric regions to define a concavity, with one region being planar and raised relative to the bottom of the tray.
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