Enclosed Container for Fish Scaling and Food Preparation

Abstract

A self-contained food cleaning and preparation device is provided. The device is a fully enclosed transparent container having a flat bottom and a geometrically domed lid that secures to the bottom via a pair of latches disposed on the side of the lid or bottom. Two armholes covered by a transparent film are disposed on one or more sides of the lid. The film may be perforated for easy opening, or may be solid with cutting indicia disposed thereon. Arms are inserted into the holes through the film to access the interior surface of the container bottom, which is a food preparation surface. Fish may be cleaned on the interior surface without making a mess on an underlying counter.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 644,713 filed on May 9, 2012, entitled “Fish Scale House.” The patent application identified above is incorporated here by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a food preparation container. More specifically, the invention is a transparent box having an interior food preparation surface. The preparation surface is accessible via two arm holes in one or more sides of the box. Thin plastic covers the holes and acts as a splash guard once the user's arms are inserted into the armholes. Cooks, fishers, and anyone who regularly prepares messy food items will appreciate the portable self-contained food preparation surface.[0004]Food preparation can be a messy task. Since humans first began cooking and preparing their food, they have faced the dilemma o...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a portable food preparation environment that is fully enclosed, preventing the scattering of food debris during cleaning and preparation. It is easy to use on boats, truck beds, and garage benches. Additionally, it acts as a sterile barrier between raw foods and the outside environment. The container lid has arm holes that provide access to the food preparation surface of the bottom. These arm holes are covered with a transparent film that forms a splash guard to reduce mess and clean up time. Overall, this invention provides a portable and safe environment for food preparation.

Problems solved by technology

Though Hargrove does disclose a box, it does not provide an interior cleaning surface or arm holes that provide a user with access to the interior surface.

Though the Barron device discloses a container in which a user can clean a fish with his or her hands, it does not contemplate a full volume covering.

They do not provide a fully enclosed food preparation environment.

Nor do they disclose a plurality of arm holes providing access through the container to an interior food preparation surface.

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