Food container having an integrated napkin housing

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-06
ANDERSON BRUCE +1
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[0012]There are many advantages in using a food container in accordance with the teachings of this invention. By pre-loading a set amount of napkins in a removable, sealed housing or package attached to the food container, the fast food producer: can predetermine and control the costs normally associated with the acquisition, handling and distribution of napkins. Embodiments of the invention may also serve to reduce waste by eliminating the problem of napkins that become unacceptable for distribution due to improper handling and storage. Further, the operation at a pick-up and delivery outlet is simplified by elimina

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This can be quite messy and distressing, especially when one is “eating on the run”.
Alternatively, some vendors provide napkins on a s

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[0025]In accordance with the teachings of this invention, there is provided a food container with an incorporated napkin housing. In this way for every food order, a customer would be assured of a convenient supply of serviettes which almost all fast food products require. The value to the food supplier is that the dispensing of serviettes at the time the food product was ordered and delivered is dispensed with and there would be no wastage of serviettes, as each order would have a fixed number of serviettes with it in the package.

[0026]It is believed that there would be little or no extra cost to the fast food supplier as the cost of the supply of serviettes would be controlled and there would be a savings in the cost of serviettes due to the reduction in wastage.

[0027]Embodiments of the invention will be useful in a variety of different types of food containers as known in the art. This includes various fast-food and take-out food containers. Examples include a pizza box or a Chin...

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Disclosed is a container for holding food, the container comprising a food-receiving compartment defined by a top panel, a bottom panel and at least one side panel. There is a separable section defined within one of the top, bottom and at least one side panel. A housing is associated with the separable section, the housing adapted to house a single napkin or multiple napkins that are interleaved within one another. An opening or slit is defined in the housing wherein when the separable section is separated from the panel, the opening is exposed and napkins can be withdrawn singly therethrough. The housing may be positioned in the food-receiving compartment or in a double-layered panel. The housing may be a plastic film retainer or a foil pouch. The container is especially useful as a pizza delivery box or a take-out food box.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to containers for holding food. More specifically, the present invention relates to a food container having an integrated napkin housing.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is well acknowledged that the fast-food and take-out food industry is enormously popular and competitive. Various vendors must increasingly improve their service to grow and maintain their market share.[0003]Sometimes customers find themselves without any napkins or serviettes to wipe and clean themselves with. This can be quite messy and distressing, especially when one is “eating on the run”. Alternatively, some vendors provide napkins on a self-serve basis, resulting in customers taking large bundles of napkins. This results both in wastage and added expense for the vendor.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]Accordingly, disclosed is a container for holding food having an integrated napkin housing. In this way, when a customer picks up or receives a food cont...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D69/00
CPCB65D75/5833B65D75/5894B65D83/0894B65D2585/366
Inventor ANDERSON, BRUCECIMINI, ALEARDO
Owner ANDERSON BRUCE
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