Egg container
US7353951B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D71/70
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container (10) that is formed of sheet plastic that has been deformed, includes a base (12) having a plurality of egg-receiving recesses (20) and a cover (14) that can be latched closed on the base. The cover has a plurality of latch parts (30) spaced along each side and has a plurality of outwardly deformed chimney parts between the latch parts, that form chimneys (70) for ventilation of the eggs. Each egg-receiving recess in the base, has inclined ribs (62) that limit sideward egg movement and allow air circulation, has a recess bottom wall (66) for supporting the bottom of an egg, and has an air circulation region (64) lying between the recess bottom wall and rib bottoms for allowing the movement of air around the lower portion of the egg. The outer portion of the ventilation region forms legs (68) that support the container on a flat surface while holding the recess bottom above that flat surface. A tray (16) is used to hold extra eggs and is well supported between the base and cover by columns (46), posts (40, 57) and shafts (50).
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