US4179040A
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Storage and serving container or the like
Assignee: Dart Industries Inc
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Filing: 1978-08-11
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Granted: 1979-12-18
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Expires: 1998-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A container having a slidable article-removing internal insert which consists of a tray and a projecting handle that is so constructed to be guided for unobstructable movement within the container receptacle. Moreover, the means for such guided movement is incorporated into the handle arrangement of the insert in a fashion that positively restrains the insert for virtually the whole extent of its travel in the receptacle.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Bateman
- 👤 Jack V. Croyle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G19/00; A47G19/30; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In combination a storage and serving container and including a receptacle having a plurality of generally vertically extending side wall members, an integral bottom wall portion, and a top end opening, at least one of said side wall members incorporating integral guide means, an insert positioned within said receptacle and including a tray and rigid, unitary handle projecting therefrom and affixed thereto, said tray being of the approximate size and shape of said bottom wall, said handle being of such extent to protrude from said top end opening when said bottom wall and tray are in juxtaposition and being shaped to cooperate with said guide means to enable the user to readily move the insert with respect to the receptacle while maintaining a relatively uniform parallel relationship between said tray and bottom wall, and a seal closuring said top end opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In combination a storage and serving container and including a receptacle having a plurality of generally vertically extending side wall members, an integral bottom wall portion, and a top end opening, at least one of said side wall members incorporating integral guide means, an insert positioned within said receptacle and including a tray and rigid, unitary handle projecting therefrom and affixed thereto, said tray being of the approximate size and shape of said bottom wall, said handle being of such extent to protrude from said top end opening when said bottom wall and tray are in juxtaposition and being shaped to cooperate with said guide means to enable the user to readily move the insert with respect to the receptacle while maintaining a relatively uniform parallel relationship between said tray and bottom wall, and a seal closuring said top end opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 1 wherein said integral guide means is comprised of a substantially vertical channel formed in said at least one of said side wall members and inwardly projecting into the interior of said receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 2 wherein said handle includes a channel of the same general shape and approximating but slightly larger than the size of the side wall member channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 2 wherein said channel extends along substantially the entirety of the side wall member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 1 wherein said seal includes a domed central area adapted to accommodate the protrusion of said handle from the top end opening of the receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 5 wherein said central area includes a plurality of integral interconnected sidewalls and a generally planar center wall member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
134 words
In combination a storage and serving container and including a receptacle having a generally vertically extending side wall, an integral bottom wall portion and a top end opening, said side wall incorporating opposed integral guide means, an insert positioned within said receptacle and including a tray and rigid, unitary handle projecting therefrom and affixed thereto, said tray being of the approximate size and shape of said bottom wall, said handle being of such extent to protrude from said top end opening when said bottom wall and tray are in juxtaposition and being shaped to cooperate with said guide means to enable the user to readily move the insert with respect to the receptacle while maintaining a relatively uniform parallel relationship between said tray and bottom wall, and a seal closuring said top end opening.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
134 words
In combination a storage and serving container and including a receptacle having a generally vertically extending side wall, an integral bottom wall portion and a top end opening, said side wall incorporating opposed integral guide means, an insert positioned within said receptacle and including a tray and rigid, unitary handle projecting therefrom and affixed thereto, said tray being of the approximate size and shape of said bottom wall, said handle being of such extent to protrude from said top end opening when said bottom wall and tray are in juxtaposition and being shaped to cooperate with said guide means to enable the user to readily move the insert with respect to the receptacle while maintaining a relatively uniform parallel relationship between said tray and bottom wall, and a seal closuring said top end opening.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 7 wherein said integral guide means is comprised of a substantially vertical channel formed in said at least one of said side wall members and inwardly projecting into the interior of said receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 8 wherein said handle includes a channel of the same general shape and approximating but slightly larger than the size of the side wall member channel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A storage and serving container according to claim 7 wherein said channel extends along substantially the entirety of the side wall member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
214 words
In combination a storage and serving container and including a receptacle having a plurality of generally vertically extending side wall members, an integral bottom wall portion, and a top end opening, at least one of said side wall members incorporating a substantially vertical channel inwardly projecting into the interior of said receptacle, an insert positioned within said receptacle and including a tray and rigid, unitary handle projecting therefrom and affixed thereto, said tray being of the approximate size and shape of said bottom wall, said handle being of such extent to protrude from said top end opening when said bottom wall and tray are in juxtaposition and including a channel of the same general shape and approximating but slightly larger than the size of the side wall member channel and adapted to cooperate with said channel to enable the user to readily move the insert with respect to the receptacle while maintaining a relatively uniform parallel relationship between said tray and bottom wall, and a seal for closuring said top end opening, which seal includes a domed central area adapted to accommodate the protrusion of said handle from the top end opening of the receptacle and wherein said central area includes a plurality of integral interconnected sidewalls and a generally planar center wall member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
214 words
In combination a storage and serving container and including a receptacle having a plurality of generally vertically extending side wall members, an integral bottom wall portion, and a top end opening, at least one of said side wall members incorporating a substantially vertical channel inwardly projecting into the interior of said receptacle, an insert positioned within said receptacle and including a tray and rigid, unitary handle projecting therefrom and affixed thereto, said tray being of the approximate size and shape of said bottom wall, said handle being of such extent to protrude from said top end opening when said bottom wall and tray are in juxtaposition and including a channel of the same general shape and approximating but slightly larger than the size of the side wall member channel and adapted to cooperate with said channel to enable the user to readily move the insert with respect to the receptacle while maintaining a relatively uniform parallel relationship between said tray and bottom wall, and a seal for closuring said top end opening, which seal includes a domed central area adapted to accommodate the protrusion of said handle from the top end opening of the receptacle and wherein said central area includes a plurality of integral interconnected sidewalls and a generally planar center wall member.
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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) | 1982-12-17 | 1983-06-18 | 1983-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-17 | 1987-06-18 | 1987-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-17 | 1991-06-18 | 1991-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |