US4795033A
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Packaging and storage container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-07-10
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-07-10
Abstract
Abstract A container for edible materials such as fruits and vegetables is fashioned in two parts from low density polyethylene material. A joint is provided between the two parts which allows the parts to be separated while the contents are inserted or used, and to then be reclosed. The joint may be a simple frictional connection, but the joint may also include and interference type of connection. The two parts define an internal cavity which is sized to accommodate individual pieces of fruit or vegetable such as citrus fruit like lemons and limes, yellow onions, tomatoes, leafy vegetables like lettuce an cabbage, squash, cucumbers, carrots, green onions, and celery.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. Duffy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/30; B65D85/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A container for a piece of predetermined edible material comprising: a first container portion having a peripheral flange and an external texture resembling the texture of the predetermined edible material; a second container portion having a peripheral lip and an external texture resembling the texture of the predetermined edible material, the first and second container portions cooperating to define a cavity sized to accommodate the predetermined edible material; and a connection joint between the first container portion and the second container portion defined by cooperation between the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip, at least one of the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip being roughened to increase the frictional resistance to separation at the joint; wherein said container is resealable by means of said connection joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A container for a piece of predetermined edible material comprising: a first container portion having a peripheral flange and an external texture resembling the texture of the predetermined edible material; a second container portion having a peripheral lip and an external texture resembling the texture of the predetermined edible material, the first and second container portions cooperating to define a cavity sized to accommodate the predetermined edible material; and a connection joint between the first container portion and the second container portion defined by cooperation between the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip, at least one of the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip being roughened to increase the frictional resistance to separation at the joint; wherein said container is resealable by means of said connection joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein both the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip are roughened to increase the frictional resistance to separation at the joint.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the first container portion and the second container portion are fashioned from low density pliable polyethylene.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein one of the first and second container portions has a flattened surface portion to resist rolling of the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to an onion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to an elongated vegetable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container according to claim 6 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to a cucumber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to a citrus fruit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container according to claim 8 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to a lemon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to a tomato.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to a head of a leafy vegetable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the cavity is shaped to conform to a head of lettuce.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The container according to claim 1 wherein the peripheral flange has an edge with a predetermined length, the peripheral lip has a wall with a predetermined length which is less than the predetermined length of the peripheral flange.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
130 words
A container for a predetermined edible material comprising: a first container portion having a peripheral flange; a second container portion having a peripheral lip; one of the first and second container portions having an exterior surface at least a portion of which has a texture resembling the texture of the predetermined edible material; the first and second container portions cooperating to define a cavity sized to accommodate the predetermined edible material; and a connection joint between the first container portion and the second container portion defined by cooperation between the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip, at least one of the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip being roughened to increase the frictional resistance to separation at the joint; wherein said container is resealable by means of said connection joint.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
130 words
A container for a predetermined edible material comprising: a first container portion having a peripheral flange; a second container portion having a peripheral lip; one of the first and second container portions having an exterior surface at least a portion of which has a texture resembling the texture of the predetermined edible material; the first and second container portions cooperating to define a cavity sized to accommodate the predetermined edible material; and a connection joint between the first container portion and the second container portion defined by cooperation between the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip, at least one of the peripheral flange and the peripheral lip being roughened to increase the frictional resistance to separation at the joint; wherein said container is resealable by means of said connection joint.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container according to claim 14 wherein the cavity is sized to accommodate carrots.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container according to claim 14 wherein the cavity is sized to accommodate green onions.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container according to claim 14 wherein the cavity is sized to accommodate celery.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |