Multi-component packaging system and apparatus

US8866056B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Conagra Foods RDM, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Catherine M. Shapiro · Omaha, US
• Corey L. Berends · Omaha, US
• Brian M. Degner · Omaha, US
• Jess C. Sweley · Omaha, US
• Stephanie L. Bills · Halifax, US
• Christopher M. Branda · Lewisburg, US
• Kim M. Folta · Omaha, US
• Robert Kim · Naperville, US
• Sue Lai · Chicago, US
• Pamela A. Poulis · Lewisburg, US
• Jesse Jay Spungin · Chicago, US
• Katie M. Bartholomew · Wheaton, US
• Lynda Deakin · Oakland, US
• Todd T.S. Holscher · Elmhurst, US
• Grace J. Hwang · Menlo Park, US
• Mark M. Kavanagh · Omaha, US
• Michelle Lee · San Fernando, US
• Adam M. Mack · Menlo Park, US
• Eleanor D. Morgan · San Francisco, US
• John W. Smith · Grafton, GB
• David C. Thomsen · San Mateo, US
• Gabriel M. Trionfi · Redwood City, US
• Ana T. Yuan Chang · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 29, 2008
• Grant date: Oct 21, 2014
• Expiry date: Oct 13, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2565/388
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A multi-component packaging system includes a lower containing assembly, an upper containing assembly, and a cover. The lower containing assembly defines an interior cavity that is adapted to receive a first food component. The upper containing assembly defines an interior that is adapted to receive a second food component. The upper containing assembly is adapted for engagement with the lower containing assembly. The cover is engaged with at least one of the lower containing assembly and the upper containing assembly. The cover includes a passage portion that defines a plurality of apertures.