US3698623A
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Open bottom meat container
Assignee: PACKAGINING Corp OF AMERICA A DE CORP
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Filing: 1970-07-09
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1990-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A meat container is provided formed of molded pulp which has a plurality of ribs of V-shaped cross section extending across the bottom defining a plurality of open bottom windows.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth D Bixler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
In a molded tray for the packaging of meat, fish or poultry in conjunction with a transparent overwrap film heat-sealed thereabout, said tray comprising at least one upwardly and outwardly inclined substantially imperforate sidewall defining the peripheral extent of said tray, the improvement comprising bottom wall means for providing approximately 90-95 percent visibility of the package material and simultaneously supporting the meat, fish or poultry, said bottom wall means comprising a plurality of substantially opaque ribs having an inverted V-shaped cross-section, said ribs extending across said tray in at least two directions at angles and intersecting to define therebetween wholly open areas comprising a plurality of open windows.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
In a molded tray for the packaging of meat, fish or poultry in conjunction with a transparent overwrap film heat-sealed thereabout, said tray comprising at least one upwardly and outwardly inclined substantially imperforate sidewall defining the peripheral extent of said tray, the improvement comprising bottom wall means for providing approximately 90-95 percent visibility of the package material and simultaneously supporting the meat, fish or poultry, said bottom wall means comprising a plurality of substantially opaque ribs having an inverted V-shaped cross-section, said ribs extending across said tray in at least two directions at angles and intersecting to define therebetween wholly open areas comprising a plurality of open windows.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A molded tray in accordance with claim 1 wherein said tray is rectangular and has four said substantially imperforate sidewalls.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A molded tray in accordance with claim 2 wherein said tray is square and wherein said ribs extending at right angles provide square windows.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A molded tray in accordance with claim 2 wherein said sidewalls terminate at the outer bottom of said tray in the plane of the bottom of said inverted V-shaped ribs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A molded tray in accordance with claim 2 wherein said sidewalls terminate at the inner bottom of said tray in the plane of the top of said inverted V-shaped ribs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
A molded tray in accordance with claim 1 formed of wood pulp.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |