US4784273A
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Single serving container for tortes or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-08-06
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Granted: 1988-11-15
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Expires: 2007-08-06
Abstract
Abstract A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like. The container comprises a base member for holding and serving the piece of torte or the like. The base member has a sector shaped base, a shallow base wall around the sector-shaped perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall. The container also comprises a cover member for covering and protecting the piece of torte or the like. The cover member has a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, two radial walls, and a bottom rim. The radial walls define a front edge, and the rim defines a bisected tab adjacent the front edge. The front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in the opposite directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Niemetz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/36; B65D43/00; B65D43/02; B65D43/0235; B65D43/0237; B65D43/0256; B65D2543/00; B65D2543/00009; B65D2543/00018; B65D2543/00064; B65D2543/0012; B65D2543/00129; B65D2543/00138; B65D2543/00259; B65D2543/00296; B65D2543/00333; B65D2543/00342; B65D2543/00351; B65D2543/00444; B65D2543/00481; B65D2543/0049; B65D2543/00527; B65D2543/00537; B65D2543/00592; B65D2543/00601; B65D2543/00611; B65D2543/00648; B65D2543/00675; B65D2543/00685; B65D2543/00712; B65D2543/00722; B65D2543/00731; B65D2543/00787; B65D2543/00805; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/927
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like, comprising: a base member for holding and serving a piece of torte or the like, having a sector-shaped base defining a first sector-shaped perimeter, a shallow base wall around the perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall; and a cover member for covering and protecting said piece of torte, having a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, first and second radial walls, said radial walls defining a front edge, a bottom rim defined by said back and radial walls for engaging said top rim, said bottom rim defining a bisected tab having two halves adjacent said front edge, wherein said front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like, comprising: a base member for holding and serving a piece of torte or the like, having a sector-shaped base defining a first sector-shaped perimeter, a shallow base wall around the perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall; and a cover member for covering and protecting said piece of torte, having a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, first and second radial walls, said radial walls defining a front edge, a bottom rim defined by said back and radial walls for engaging said top rim, said bottom rim defining a bisected tab having two halves adjacent said front edge, wherein said front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein upper edge of the base wall defines a second sector shaped perimeter having a greater radius than said first perimeter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover member further comprises second boss means disposed on said bottom rim for engaging said top rim.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
163 words
A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like, comprising: a base member for holding and serving a piece of torte or the like, having a sector-shaped base defining a first sector-shaped perimeter, a shallow base wall around the perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall; and a cover member for covering and protecting said piece of torte, having a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, first and second radial walls, said radial walls defining a front edge, a bottom rim defined by said back and radial walls for engaging said top rim, said bottom rim defining a bisected tab having two halves adjacent said front edge, wherein said front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions; wherein said sector-shaped top further comprises first boss means for engaging said piece of torte or the like and preventing the piece from touching the walls of the cover member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
163 words
A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like, comprising: a base member for holding and serving a piece of torte or the like, having a sector-shaped base defining a first sector-shaped perimeter, a shallow base wall around the perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall; and a cover member for covering and protecting said piece of torte, having a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, first and second radial walls, said radial walls defining a front edge, a bottom rim defined by said back and radial walls for engaging said top rim, said bottom rim defining a bisected tab having two halves adjacent said front edge, wherein said front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions; wherein said sector-shaped top further comprises first boss means for engaging said piece of torte or the like and preventing the piece from touching the walls of the cover member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
175 words
A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like, comprising: a base member for holding and serving a piece of torte or the like, having a sector-shaped base defining a first sector-shaped perimeter, a shallow base wall around the perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall; and a cover member for covering and protecting said piece of torte, having a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, first and second radial walls, said radial walls defining a front edge, a bottom rim defined by said back and radial walls for engaging said top rim, said bottom rim defining a bisected tab having two halves adjacent said front edge, wherein said front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions; wherein said sector-shaped cover member further comprises fold means disposed on said front edge adjacent the bottom rim for creating a stress region for guiding a tear along the front edge when said halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
175 words
A frangible, single-serving container for tortes and the like, comprising: a base member for holding and serving a piece of torte or the like, having a sector-shaped base defining a first sector-shaped perimeter, a shallow base wall around the perimeter of the base, and a top rim on an upper edge of the base wall; and a cover member for covering and protecting said piece of torte, having a sector-shaped top, an arc-shaped back wall, first and second radial walls, said radial walls defining a front edge, a bottom rim defined by said back and radial walls for engaging said top rim, said bottom rim defining a bisected tab having two halves adjacent said front edge, wherein said front edge is torn when the halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions; wherein said sector-shaped cover member further comprises fold means disposed on said front edge adjacent the bottom rim for creating a stress region for guiding a tear along the front edge when said halves of the tab are forced in opposite directions.
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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) | 1991-11-15 | 1992-05-16 | 1992-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-15 | 1996-05-16 | 1996-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-15 | 2000-05-16 | 2000-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |