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Container Having Adjustable Vented Cover

a vented cover and container technology, applied in the field of plastic containers, can solve problems such as potent mess

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-07-28
THE GLAD PROD CO
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The present invention provides a container with a sealed storage area that is created by a cover and base that are sealed together. The container also has an engagement portion and a venting cover that can be adjusted. The bottom of the container has a peripheral sidewall and an open top. The base also has a second closure portion. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a container that can securely store and protect its contents while also allowing for easy venting and adjustability of the venting cover.

Problems solved by technology

These containers are substantially airtight, which can present a variety of problems during consumer use.
When the contents of the container are micro-waved, the contents may heat up and expand with the evolution of steam causing the cover to violently pop off the container and resulting in a potential mess.

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[0022]Reference will now be made to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout. For ease of description, the components of this invention are described in the normal (upright) operating position, and terms such as upper, lower, horizontal, etc., are used with reference to this position. It will be understood, however, that the components embodying this invention may be manufactured, stored, transported, used, and sold in an orientation other than the position described.

[0023]Figures illustrating the components of this invention show some conventional mechanical elements that are known and that will be recognized by one skilled in the art. The detailed descriptions of such elements are not necessary to an understanding of the invention, and accordingly, are herein presented only to the degree necessary to facilitate an understanding of the novel features of the present invention.

[0024]All publications, patents and patent applications cited herein, whether supra...

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Abstract

A food storage container has a cover and a base that provide a sealed storage area. The cover has a central engagement portion containing venting holes. The venting holes can be covered or exposed by an adjustable venting cover.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a plastic container having a cover and a base, which when sealingly engaged together form a sealed storage area, and, more particularly, to container covers that have an adjustable venting feature. Slots or holes in the cover are variably exposed by rotating a secondary venting cover which attaches to the top of the container cover.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Rigid, thermoplastic food containers are generally known. These containers are substantially airtight, which can present a variety of problems during consumer use. When the contents of the container are micro-waved, the contents may heat up and expand with the evolution of steam causing the cover to violently pop off the container and resulting in a potential mess. In other storage applications, it may be desirable to adjustably vent the container. For example in the storage of fruits and vegetables, it may be desirable to adjustably control the ventila...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D51/16
CPCB65D43/0208B65D51/1683B65D81/3453B65D2543/00027B65D2543/00092B65D2543/00296B65D2543/00685B65D2543/00416B65D2543/00509B65D2543/00537B65D2543/00555B65D2543/0062B65D2543/00351
Inventor RUSNAK, JOHN E.RACANA, LAWRENCE JOHN
Owner THE GLAD PROD CO