Damage resistant container and locking feature

a technology of container and locking feature, which is applied in the direction of packaging foodstuffs, caps, packaged goods types, etc., can solve the problems of slipping and tripping risk of people and machines near spilled products, mishandling of packaged goods, and other hazards, and achieves convenient use, low cost, and easy manufacturing

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-02-09
SAMBRAILO PACKAGING
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[0005]In general, the present invention is directed toward methods and produce packaging configurations that are low cost, easily manufacturable, easy to use, and relatively robust providing increased protection from mishaps caused by mishandling of the containers. increase

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When displayed in stores or when moved through distribution channels packages can be mishandled, dropped, or otherwise subject to breakage.
This spillage can dirty floors and also pose a slipping and tripping risk to people and machines near the spilled product.
This poses particular risks to retailers when such containers are dropped and spill throughout crowded customer environments.
This is problematic for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the substantial litigation risks imposed upon a retailer when spilled and frequently slippery produce products spill over consumer areas.
Moreover, such risks and problems are compounded when delicate contents such a produce items are mishandled.

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[0019]The present invention has been particularly shown and described with respect to certain embodiments and specific features thereof. The embodiments set forth hereinbelow are to be taken as illustrative rather than limiting. It should be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0020]Generally, the principles of the invention encompass robust packaging devices and containers as well as an associated mode of packing such containers.

[0021]One approach to the problem of relatively delicate containers is problem is to provide an improved container. In particular the container is enhanced by the use of improved locking features that are also suited to automated loading and closure.

[0022]To that end, an improved packaging container for the packaging of produce and other items is disclosed.

[0023]Having reference to FIG. 1, a first preferred em...

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Abstract

The invention encompasses packaging containers and locking features enabling damage resistant closed containers that are suitable for mechanized and automated closing and loading operations.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 370,751 filed Aug. 4, 2010 which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to an improved method and produce packaging configuration enabling the improved packing, storage, and shipping of produce and other items. More particularly, the present invention has improved resilience to damage during shipping and display. In particular the package has improved resistance to damage induced by consumer mishandling and dropping of the package while full of produce product.BACKGROUND[0003]When displayed in stores or when moved through distribution channels packages can be mishandled, dropped, or otherwise subject to breakage. In the ordinary course of use, a broken container can spill produce contained within the container throughout the immediate area. This spillage can d...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D43/16B65D43/22
CPCB65D43/162B65D85/34B65D2543/00101B65D2543/00296B65D2543/00453B65D2543/00472B65D2543/00805B65D2543/00666B65D2543/00685B65D2543/00694B65D2543/00768B65D2543/00796B65D2543/0062
Inventor CADIENTE, ANTHONY M.
Owner SAMBRAILO PACKAGING
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