US3819080A
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Carrying container
Assignee: THERMOFORMED PRODUCTS Inc A CORP OF UT
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A container providing a bucket, a basket insert and a lid such that separated hot foods can be packaged therein and can be individually vented.
Inventors
- 👤 S Bird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3216; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/902; Y10S229/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A carrying container comprising a container having a closed bottom and a continuous upstanding wall peripherally fixed to the bottom and terminating at an upper edge; a basket arranged to fit within said container and to extend completely across only a central portion of the top of the container, whereby a portion of the container remains open at opposite sides of the basket; means securing said basket in place within the top of the container; and cap means closing the upper end of the container, and an upper open end of the basket, said cap means having vent openings therethrough to be positioned over the basket and vent openings arranged to be simultaneously over the open portions of the container at the sides of the basket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A carrying container comprising a container having a closed bottom and a continuous upstanding wall peripherally fixed to the bottom and terminating at an upper edge; a basket arranged to fit within said container and to extend completely across only a central portion of the top of the container, whereby a portion of the container remains open at opposite sides of the basket; means securing said basket in place within the top of the container; and cap means closing the upper end of the container, and an upper open end of the basket, said cap means having vent openings therethrough to be positioned over the basket and vent openings arranged to be simultaneously over the open portions of the container at the sides of the basket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A carrying container as in claim 1, wherein the upstanding wall terminates in a circular open mouth; and the basket extends diametrically across said open mouth.
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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |