US3708086A
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Divided plate cover and plate
Assignee: Plastics Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-28
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A two part plate and cover is made up of a divided or compartmented cover, and a serving plate. Food is prepared into the divided cover, and the serving plate is attached thereto as a cover. The food is normally quick frozen or can be packed either chilled or heated and stored until delivered to the user. The serving plate is raised into a heating position in which steam may vent, and the assembly is heated. The serving plate is again sealed relative to the divided cover, inverted, and the divided cover is removed to leave the food nicely distributed on the serving plate. The structure is sealed adequately for storage, and when partially opened, the plate provides adequate venting for food reconstitution.
Inventors
- 👤 A Colato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:26
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/34; B65D81/3446; B65D81/3453; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; B65D2205/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
An assembly including: a divided food receiving cover the dividing partitions being bowed outward, a substantially flat serving plate having curved peripheral portions to form a food serving container congruent to the outward bowed edges of said partItions, peripheral means on said divided cover resiliently engageable with the periphery of said serving plate to releasably hold the two parts in sealed relation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
An assembly including: a divided food receiving cover the dividing partitions being bowed outward, a substantially flat serving plate having curved peripheral portions to form a food serving container congruent to the outward bowed edges of said partItions, peripheral means on said divided cover resiliently engageable with the periphery of said serving plate to releasably hold the two parts in sealed relation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The construction of claim 1 in which said divided food receiving cover partitions substantially engage the surface of said serving plate when said parts are in sealed relation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The construction of claim 1 and in which said divided food receiving cover includes a peripheral channel-shaped rim into which the marginal edge of said serving plate may resiliently engage, said divided cover being formed of resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The construction of claim 3 and in which said channel-shaped rim includes an outer wall having a peripheral offset against which said serving plate may engage, and including vent passages extending into said outer wall extending about said offset.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
An assembly including: a divided cover including a bottom panel and a peripheral upwardly inclined encircling wall, partitions within said encircling wall dividing said cover into a plurality of compartments, a channel-shaped rim encircling the top of said encircling wall, and including inner and outer ring-shaped wall and a connecting base, a serving plate including a bottom panel and a peripheral inclined wall extending about said bottom panel, said serving plate, in inverted position, having its peripheral inclined wall engaged in said channel-shaped rim, said divided cover being formed of material sufficiently resilient to flex to permit engagement of said serving plate wall in said channel-shaped rim, said partitions in said divided cover extending into substantial contact with the concave side of said inverted serving plate, said channel-shaped rim outer wall comprising a pair of upwardly and inwardly inclined wall portions connected by an offset, and in which the peripheral wall of said serving plate may engage either the base of the channel-shaped rim, or said offset.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
167 words
An assembly including: a divided cover including a bottom panel and a peripheral upwardly inclined encircling wall, partitions within said encircling wall dividing said cover into a plurality of compartments, a channel-shaped rim encircling the top of said encircling wall, and including inner and outer ring-shaped wall and a connecting base, a serving plate including a bottom panel and a peripheral inclined wall extending about said bottom panel, said serving plate, in inverted position, having its peripheral inclined wall engaged in said channel-shaped rim, said divided cover being formed of material sufficiently resilient to flex to permit engagement of said serving plate wall in said channel-shaped rim, said partitions in said divided cover extending into substantial contact with the concave side of said inverted serving plate, said channel-shaped rim outer wall comprising a pair of upwardly and inwardly inclined wall portions connected by an offset, and in which the peripheral wall of said serving plate may engage either the base of the channel-shaped rim, or said offset.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structure of claim 5 and including vent grooves in said offset.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
142 words
An assembly including: a divided cover including a bottom panel and a peripheral upwardly inclined encircling wall, partitions within said encircling wall dividing said cover into a plurality of compartments, a channel-shaped rim encircling the top of said encircling wall, and including inner and outer ring-shaped walls and a connecting base, a serving plate including a bottom panel and a peripheral inclined wall extending about said bottom panel, the outer ring-shaped wall of said channel-shaped rim including a pair of upwardly and inwardly inclined wall portions connected by an offset, said serving plate, in inverted position, having its peripheral inclined wall engaged in said channel-shaped rim, and may engage either the base of the channel-shaped rim, or said offset, said divided cover being formed of material sufficiently resilient to flex to permit engagement of said serving plate wall in said channel-shaped rim.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
142 words
An assembly including: a divided cover including a bottom panel and a peripheral upwardly inclined encircling wall, partitions within said encircling wall dividing said cover into a plurality of compartments, a channel-shaped rim encircling the top of said encircling wall, and including inner and outer ring-shaped walls and a connecting base, a serving plate including a bottom panel and a peripheral inclined wall extending about said bottom panel, the outer ring-shaped wall of said channel-shaped rim including a pair of upwardly and inwardly inclined wall portions connected by an offset, said serving plate, in inverted position, having its peripheral inclined wall engaged in said channel-shaped rim, and may engage either the base of the channel-shaped rim, or said offset, said divided cover being formed of material sufficiently resilient to flex to permit engagement of said serving plate wall in said channel-shaped rim.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The structure of claim 7 and including vent grooves in said offset.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |