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Food container/holder
Assignee: HOLLENBECK PATTI J
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Filing: 1981-06-23
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Granted: 1983-07-26
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Expires: 2001-06-23
Abstract
Abstract Food container/holder formed from foamed polymer and having a body portion of ascending corrugated bands for extruding food under hand pressure.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Hollenbeck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:22
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/22; B65D1/26; B65D1/225; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/938
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A food container/holder comprising a unitary foamed plastic body having a bottom container portion for said food with a plurality of corrugation bands ascending from a closed bottom to an opening, said opening defined in a first plane surface, a top hinged to an edge of said first plane surface, said top having a second plane surface, with a recess therein and a catch on an edge of said second plane surface for securing said first plane surface to said second plane surface, said bottom portion having a length sufficient to contain substantially all of said food and said foamed plastic body and said corrugation bands facilitating advancement of said food through said opening and maintaining said advancement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A food container/holder comprising a unitary foamed plastic body having a bottom container portion for said food with a plurality of corrugation bands ascending from a closed bottom to an opening, said opening defined in a first plane surface, a top hinged to an edge of said first plane surface, said top having a second plane surface, with a recess therein and a catch on an edge of said second plane surface for securing said first plane surface to said second plane surface, said bottom portion having a length sufficient to contain substantially all of said food and said foamed plastic body and said corrugation bands facilitating advancement of said food through said opening and maintaining said advancement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The food container/holder of claim 1, wherein said plastic body is foamed polyurethane polymer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The food container/holder of claim 2, wherein said corrugation bands are oval shaped and each successive ascending band has a circumference greater than the preceding band.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The food container/holder of claim 3, wherein there are nine corrugation bands.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The food container/holder of claim 4, wherein said catch is L-shaped.
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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) | 1986-07-25 | 1987-01-24 | 1987-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-07-25 | 1991-01-24 | 1991-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-07-25 | 1995-01-24 | 1995-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |