Multi-compartment food storage container

a food storage container and multi-compartment technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of easy crushing of food items stored in polyester lunch bags, easy mold or bacteria growth, and difficult cleaning of bags,

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-26
BRIGHTBIN LLC
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[0006]The present invention relates to a multi-compartment food storage container adapted for use in a lunchbox, lunch bag or the like. The container can also be used as a stand-alone lunchbox that does not need to be inserted into a lunchbox or insulated lunch bag. The container includes a lower portion defining a plurality of compartments, and an upper portion pivotably connected to the lower portion. The upper portion defines at least one compartment and includes a hingably connected cover. The compartments are suitable for storing food items in a sanitary manner. The upper and lower portions press-fit, one within the other, and can be molded from a rigid or semi-rigid plastic material, such as a polypropylene, polystyrene or polyurethane, and combinations thereof. The container eliminates the need to use disposable plastic bags.
[0007]In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to a rigid storage container for use in combination with a lunchbox or lunch bag, the container comprising a lower portion defining at least one compartment for holding a food item; an upper portion defining at least one compartment for holding additional food items, the upper portion being hingably connected ...

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Neither of those products are suitable for removable, but secure, insertion within a lunchbox or lunch bag.
Food items stored in a polyester lunch...

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[0022]A first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1-6. As shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 1, the present device 10 comprises a rigid container suitable for stand-alone use or for removable placement within a lunchbox, lunch bag or the like. The device includes a lower portion 12, an upper portion 14 hingably connected to and sealingly engaging the lower portion 12, and a hinged cover 16 secured to and sealingly engaging the upper portion 14. The above components are molded from a rigid or semi-rigid plastic material, such as a polypropylene, polystyrene or polyurethane, and combinations thereof, to nest or press-fit within adjacent components.

[0023]The lower portion 12 includes a base 18 and side walls 20 about the perimeter of the base. A series of inner walls 22, along with the side walls 20, define a plurality of lower compartments 24 within the lower portion 12. Three compartments are shown, but more or less compartments can be provided depending...

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A multi-compartment food storage container is adapted for stand-alone use or for use in a lunchbox or lunch bag. The container includes a lower portion defining a plurality of compartments, an upper portion defining at least one compartment pivotably connected in a sealing engagement to the lower portion and a cover hingably connected to seal the upper portion. The compartments are suitable for storing food items in a sanitary manner.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is related to Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 281,620, filed Nov. 20, 2009, and Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 288,056, filed Dec. 18, 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a container with multiple compartments for storing food items and for use in conjunction with a lunchbox, lunch bags or other portable container. The container can also be used as a stand-alone lunchbox that need not be used in conjunction with a lunchbox or insulated lunch bag.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Various configurations of portable food containers have been developed over the years. See, for example—U.S. Pat. No. 5,462,192 to Pomroy et al. which discloses a lunch holder for carrying a plurality of food products; and U.S. Pat. No. 5,595,302 to Maydwell et al. which relates to a lunchbox including multiple compartments for storing food items, school supplies and dental hygiene materials.[0004]Neith...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D1/24B65D25/04
CPCA45C11/20A45C13/008B65D21/083A45C13/1084A45C13/02
Inventor STILLER, STEPHANIE
Owner BRIGHTBIN LLC
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