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US3885727A
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Packaging tray with juice trapping viewing windows
Assignee: Keyes Fibre Corp
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Filing: 1974-04-18
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A molded, open top tray for packaging products such as moist pieces of meat, fish or poultry in conjunction with a tansparent wrapping which encloses both the tray and the product packaged thereon. The bottom of the tray includes a plurality of hollow posts tapering upwardly from a base portion, the posts being truncated to define upper viewing windows and provide product support rims. There are openings through the base portion between the posts to define lower viewing windows, with upstanding lip means around the periphery of each lower viewing window to trap juices on the upper surface of the base portion and inhibit the flow of juices downwardly through the lower viewing windows.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Gilley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:17
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A molded, open top tray for packaging products, such as moist pieces of meat, fish or poultry in conjunction with a transparent wrapping enclosing both the tray and the product packaged thereon, comprising a base portion defining the bottom of the tray, a plurality of truncated hollow posts tapering upwardly from the base portion, the upper ends of said posts having openings which define viewing windows, the periphery of said windows providing product support rims, openings through the base portion between the posts to define lower viewing windows whereby portions of the packaged product located over a post are visible through the upper viewing windows and portions of the product not located over a post are visible through the lower viewing windows, and upstanding lip means around the periphery of each lower viewing window to trap juices on the upper surface of the base portion and inhibit the flow of juices downwardly through the lower viewing windows.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A molded, open top tray for packaging products, such as moist pieces of meat, fish or poultry in conjunction with a transparent wrapping enclosing both the tray and the product packaged thereon, comprising a base portion defining the bottom of the tray, a plurality of truncated hollow posts tapering upwardly from the base portion, the upper ends of said posts having openings which define viewing windows, the periphery of said windows providing product support rims, openings through the base portion between the posts to define lower viewing windows whereby portions of the packaged product located over a post are visible through the upper viewing windows and portions of the product not located over a post are visible through the lower viewing windows, and upstanding lip means around the periphery of each lower viewing window to trap juices on the upper surface of the base portion and inhibit the flow of juices downwardly through the lower viewing windows.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A molded tray as in claim 1 wherein the viewinG windows are circular, and the size of the upper viewing windows as defined by the product support rims and their spacing with respect to each other precludes substantial contact between the packaged product and the lip means around the periphery of the lowering viewing windows.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A molded tray as in claim 2 wherein the overall shape of the base portion is generally rectangular, and including upwardly and outwardly flaring sidewalls joined together at the corners of the tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A molded tray as in claim 3 wherein the height of the sidewalls above the base portion is more than twice the height of the product support rims above the base portion, and the height of the product support rims above the base portion is at least twice the height of the lip means above the base portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A molded tray as in claim 4 which is molded to final shape from generally opaque, fibrous biodegradable wood and/or paper pulp, and which in the empty condition is capable of being nestably stacked with other like trays for shipment and storage.
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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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |