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US3179320A
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Food tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-02
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace W Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:07
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3216; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/10; B65D77/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/902; Y10S229/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
FOOD CARRYING AND SERVING MEANS FOR SEALING A CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER FORMED OF AN INSULATING MATERIAL AND BEING OF THE TYPE EMPLOYED FOR TRANSPORTING HEATED FOODSTUFFS AND THE LIKE WHEREIN SAID CONTAINER IS PROVIDED WITH A LIP AT THE OPEN END HAVING A CIRCULAR PERIPHERY; SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SHEET OF RELATIVELY STIFF INSULATING MATERIAL; THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID SHEET HAVING A CIRCULAR GROOVE; THE DIAMETER OF SAID GROOVE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DIAMETER OF SAID LIP; SAID SHEET HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERY SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN SAID CIRCULAR GROOVE; THE OUTER DIMENSIONS OF SAID SHEET BEING SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMMODATE FOODSTUFFS NORMALLY SERVED BEING SUFFICIENT TABLE; THE OUTER BAND OF SAID SHEET BEING SUFFICIENT A SMALL ANGLE TO FORM A SERVING PLATTER; SAID GROOVE FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE LIP OF SAID CONTAINER SEATED THEREIN TO COMPLETELY SEAL THE CONTENTS THEREOF FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES; SAID PLATTER BEING CIRCULAR IN SHAPE THE OUTER DIAMETER OF SAID PLATTER BEING IN THE RANGE OF 8 TO 11 INCHES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
FOOD CARRYING AND SERVING MEANS FOR SEALING A CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER FORMED OF AN INSULATING MATERIAL AND BEING OF THE TYPE EMPLOYED FOR TRANSPORTING HEATED FOODSTUFFS AND THE LIKE WHEREIN SAID CONTAINER IS PROVIDED WITH A LIP AT THE OPEN END HAVING A CIRCULAR PERIPHERY; SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SHEET OF RELATIVELY STIFF INSULATING MATERIAL; THE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID SHEET HAVING A CIRCULAR GROOVE; THE DIAMETER OF SAID GROOVE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DIAMETER OF SAID LIP; SAID SHEET HAVING AN OUTER PERIPHERY SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN SAID CIRCULAR GROOVE; THE OUTER DIMENSIONS OF SAID SHEET BEING SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMMODATE FOODSTUFFS NORMALLY SERVED BEING SUFFICIENT TABLE; THE OUTER BAND OF SAID SHEET BEING SUFFICIENT A SMALL ANGLE TO FORM A SERVING PLATTER; SAID GROOVE FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE LIP OF SAID CONTAINER SEATED THEREIN TO COMPLETELY SEAL THE CONTENTS THEREOF FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES; SAID PLATTER BEING CIRCULAR IN SHAPE THE OUTER DIAMETER OF SAID PLATTER BEING IN THE RANGE OF 8 TO 11 INCHES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |