US3863833A
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Storage Container For Meat Or Poultry Products
Assignee: Dart Industries Inc
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Filing: 1973-08-13
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Granted: 1975-02-04
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Expires: 1993-08-13
Abstract
Abstract A meat or poultry storage device incorporating a base member that includes a recessed surface portion surrounded by a peripheral outwardly extending ledge and sealing surface. The recessed surface portion of the base also has a plurality of longitudinally oriented channels formed therein to accommodate juices which may exude from the stored produce. Likewise, there is provided a closuring member having peripheral dimensions corresponding to those of the sealing surface of the base so that a snug supporting fit is achieved therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Swett
- 👤 Robert H C M Daenen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 02:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0202; B65D43/0214; B65D43/0222; A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/02; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D11/00; B65D11/18; B65D11/1866; B65D11/188; B65D81/00; B65D81/24; B65D81/26; B65D81/261; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/00074; B65D2543/00101; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00342; B65D2543/00351; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A storage and serving tray and closure combination adapted to hold consumable foodstuffs and the like comprising: a tray member having a recessed bottom wall integral with an upwardly extending side wall, said bottom wall being integrally constructed to include a plurality of raised rib areas adapted to support the foodstuff so that the remaining channel-like portion thereof will collect any fluids exuded thereby, the upper portion of said side wall having a cross-section in the shape of an inverted U with the top surface characterized by an outwardly extending ledge with a downwardly projecting sealing surface that terminates in a laterally extending annular lip all of which are integral with said side and bottom walls, and a closure having a top wall and side walls, said side walls including a sealing flange area that is adapted to sealably engage said sealing surface and which area is further supported by an outwardly protruding peripheral rim that is positioned above the lower edge of said sealing flange area such that it is approximately opposite the outwardly extending ledge of said tray when said closure is in sealing relation thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A storage and serving tray and closure combination adapted to hold consumable foodstuffs and the like comprising: a tray member having a recessed bottom wall integral with an upwardly extending side wall, said bottom wall being integrally constructed to include a plurality of raised rib areas adapted to support the foodstuff so that the remaining channel-like portion thereof will collect any fluids exuded thereby, the upper portion of said side wall having a cross-section in the shape of an inverted U with the top surface characterized by an outwardly extending ledge with a downwardly projecting sealing surface that terminates in a laterally extending annular lip all of which are integral with said side and bottom walls, and a closure having a top wall and side walls, said side walls including a sealing flange area that is adapted to sealably engage said sealing surface and which area is further supported by an outwardly protruding peripheral rim that is positioned above the lower edge of said sealing flange area such that it is approximately opposite the outwardly extending ledge of said tray when said closure is in sealing relation thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A storage and serving tray and closure combination according to claim 1 wherein the tray of said bottom wall also includes a well portion adjacent one end thereof into which fluid will flow from said channel-like portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A storage and serving tray and closure combination according to claim 2 wherein said raised rib areas are longitudinally oriented in said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A storage and serving tray and closure combination according to claim 1 wherein an annular extension of said tray side wall protrudes downwardly below said bottom wall to such extent that upon inversion of said tray said extension will position the closure with its terminal flange resting on said annular lip thus producing a convertible double purpose container.
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) | 1978-02-03 | 1978-08-05 | 1979-02-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-03 | 1982-08-05 | 1983-02-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-03 | 1986-08-05 | 1987-02-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |