US3647104A
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Disposable tray
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1972-03-07
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A food tray, pressed or stamped from thin plastic material, provided with dividing partitions for separating the various foods and accessories and provided with a depressed strengthening rib completely encircling the tray.
Inventors
- 👤 Harford E Goings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A one piece plastic disposable food tray comprising a generally rectangular plastic sheet, a portion of first depressed means formed from said sheet, said portion capable of holding a certain level of matter therein, and second depressed means formed from said sheet having the bottom thereof at the same level as the bottom of said first depressed means and capable of holding matter therein to a level greater than that of said certain level, said first depressed means including a plurality of portions other than said first-mentioned portion, each of said plurality of portions capable of holding said certain level, and all of said portions together capable of holding said greater level of matter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A one piece plastic disposable food tray comprising a generally rectangular plastic sheet, a portion of first depressed means formed from said sheet, said portion capable of holding a certain level of matter therein, and second depressed means formed from said sheet having the bottom thereof at the same level as the bottom of said first depressed means and capable of holding matter therein to a level greater than that of said certain level, said first depressed means including a plurality of portions other than said first-mentioned portion, each of said plurality of portions capable of holding said certain level, and all of said portions together capable of holding said greater level of matter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A food tray as claimed in claim 1 including a depressed rib integrally formed in said plastic sheet adjacent the peripheral edge thereof, said depressed rib having a depth substantially less than the depth of said first and second depressed means.
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) | 1975-03-07 | 1975-09-06 | 1976-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-07 | 1979-09-06 | 1980-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-07 | 1983-09-06 | 1984-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |