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Soup box container

a container and soup technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of not substantially maintaining the desired temperature range of soup containers, many problems in transporting soup, and bulk soup containers do not provide an opening, so as to achieve the effect of convenient manufacturing and assembly

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-08-20
OTB PACKAGING
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a portable container assembly and method for making it that is perfect for transporting hot soups. It is strong, easy to use, and keeps the soup at the perfect temperature. This invention can be easily manufactured and assembled, making it a great choice for anyone who wants a sturdy and ergonomic container for traveling with soups.

Problems solved by technology

However, many problems exist in transporting soup.
Current containers are unable to substantially maintain the desired range of temperatures of the soup.
However, some bulk soup containers do not provide an opening that is large enough or an ergonomic shape that is conducive to receive the soup ladle or serving utensils while also providing an efficient means for filling the container with the food product.
Furthermore, some bulk soup containers can be unwieldy and unable to withstand the weight of the bulk soup.
Certain containers can also be difficult to assemble.

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[0014]The following detailed description and appended drawings describe and illustrate various embodiments of the invention. The description and drawings serve to enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. The terms “bottom,”“top,” and “side” are for purposes of relative orientation only and not as an absolute position. In respect of the methods disclosed, the steps presented are exemplary in nature, and thus, the order of the steps is not necessary or critical.

[0015]FIGS. 1-2 illustrate a portable container assembly 10 configured to contain and transport liquid or semi-liquid food products such as soup according to an embodiment of the invention. However, it is understood the container assembly 10 can be used to contain other food products such as sauces, gravy, dips, drinks, or any other liquid, non-liquid, or semi-liquid food products, as desired. The container assembly 10 includes a recepta...

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Abstract

A container assembly for use in containing a food product includes a receptacle having a mouth defining an opening. The container assembly also includes a sleeve having a plurality of sidewalls forming a cavity and a cover engaging with the sidewalls and covering the cavity. The cavity at least partially retains the receptacle therein. The cover includes a rim defining an aperture for receiving the mouth of the receptacle therethrough.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 940,889 filed Feb. 18, 2014, hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a container for transporting food products and more particularly to a container assembly for transporting and thermally insulating soup.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Many commercial prepared food retailers, restaurants, catering services, and the like provide catering, delivery, or to-go services for consumers for multi-person gatherings such as meetings, parties, or other events. Due to factors such as speed, affordability, and health, soup has become an increasingly common and desired food option for consumers. In order to provide for multi-person gatherings, portable bulk soup containers exist in order to transport the soup from the food provider's facility to the designated location of the gathering.[0004]However, ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G23/04B65D25/28B65B25/00B65D77/04B65D81/38B65D25/20B65D5/10B65D59/04
CPCA47G23/04B65D5/10B65D25/28B65D59/04B65D77/0413B65D81/3825B65D25/20B65B25/00B65D2577/042B65D25/2867B65D81/3881B65D5/5286B65D5/6602
Inventor HILL, WEBB LERON
Owner OTB PACKAGING