US3667647A
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Holder for a number of associated individual containers
Assignee: FOLIETECHNIEL SLIEDRECHT BV LELYSTRAAT 51 SLIEDRECHT NETHERLANDS
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Filing: 1970-03-18
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A stackable holder for a number of individual containers, for vegetables and fruit, with a plate which carries the containers by their bottom and is provided with openings and raised parts to ventilate the contents of the containers.
Inventors
- 👤 Leendert Van Daalen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/70; B65D2205/00; B65D2205/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/915; Y10S229/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In combination, a tray having a plurality of apertures, and associated individual containers for vegetables and fruit or the like, each said container being detachably secured to said tray, each tray aperture having dimensions approximating the configuration of the bottom wall of an associated container, openings extending through the bottom wall of said container, at leAst one of said openings being in alignment with said tray aperture, means on said tray forming supporting faces for portions of the container bottom wall, further apertures in said tray located exteriorly of the vertical projection of container on said tray to provide communication with surrounding atmosphere, the container-supporting regions of said tray adjacent its rim depending below the top thereof so as to form supporting surface means when stacking a plurality of containerloaded trays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In combination, a tray having a plurality of apertures, and associated individual containers for vegetables and fruit or the like, each said container being detachably secured to said tray, each tray aperture having dimensions approximating the configuration of the bottom wall of an associated container, openings extending through the bottom wall of said container, at leAst one of said openings being in alignment with said tray aperture, means on said tray forming supporting faces for portions of the container bottom wall, further apertures in said tray located exteriorly of the vertical projection of container on said tray to provide communication with surrounding atmosphere, the container-supporting regions of said tray adjacent its rim depending below the top thereof so as to form supporting surface means when stacking a plurality of containerloaded trays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, including a plurality of downwardly depending extensions of generally V-shaped cross-section provided on said tray rim so as to reinforce the tray rim portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, including downwardly depending reinforcing wall members extending from at least two sides of each of said container-supporting means on said tray, said wall member being positioned on the sides disposed furthest from the tray rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, including a plurality of projections about each of said container-supporting tray means, said projections being adapted to accurately position said containers on said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said tray and said containers are each constituted of a plastic material, said containers being secured to said tray by separable spot welds.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |