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Two-part plastic container

US7823746B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 2005
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00796
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container for carry out heated food items, such as rotisserie chicken, has a base which is connected to a lid by a mating peripheral closure which defines a liquid tight seal. The closure has an encircling inclined wall on the base, which helps to direct the lid into engagement with the base, and which also defines a cavity within the closure which can retain liquid. The base may be provided with two fold up straps which are retained by structure in the lid to lie generally flat to serve as a convenient carrying handle above the lid. The base has rib structure allowing it to distend downwardly when loaded with food to space the heated food from the customer's hand while engaged with the handle.

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