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Food storage container

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-06-08
MORROW GRACE ELIZABETH
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The patent is for a food storage container that can be closed or opened. When closed, it has a connector that connects the outer cover to the sidewall, and when opened, the connector is detached and the outer cover is flat. The technical effect of this invention is to create a food storage container that is easily and securely closed and opened, providing better protection and preserving the freshness of the food.

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As a result, they're usually much better at retaining their temperature but are less rigid / protective.
Lunch containers do not provide for sanitary food consumption.
When food or liquids are spilled, they seep into the lining causing odors.

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[0019]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0020]The present invention includes a machine washable lunch container that opens into a tray with a concealed ice sheet. The present invention provides for organized and clean food and beverage placement during transport and while eating. The vertical sides of the tray keep food from rolling or sliding off onto a public use surface at meal-time. Pairs of tucks in three locations cause the sides of the container to fold in when the zipper is closed, keeping the inside of the container clean. The concealed ice sheet maintains temperature control for refrigerated items.

[0021]The present invention allows for thorough cleansing sin...

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Abstract

A food storage container is provided. The food storage container includes an outer cover. The outer cover includes an outer edge, a first portion, a second portion and a middle portion disposed in between the first and second portions. A sidewall extends vertically from the outer edge of the first portion, the second portion, and the middle portion. A first handle extends from the first portion and a second handle extends from the second portion. The food storage container includes a closed mode and an open mode. The closed mode includes a connector connecting the upper edge of the sidewall at the first portion to the upper edge of the sidewall at the second portion. The open mode includes the connector detached and the outer cover substantially planar forming an eating surface.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 62 / 263,140, filed Dec. 4, 2015, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a food storage container and, more particularly, to a food storage container that provides an eating surface.[0003]The lunch container, also referred to as a lunch box, lunch pail or lunch kit, is used to store food to be taken anywhere. Today, lunch containers are generally made of plastic, with foam insulation, and an aluminum / vinyl interior. As a result, they're usually much better at retaining their temperature but are less rigid / protective.[0004]Lunch containers do not provide for sanitary food consumption. When food or liquids are spilled, they seep into the lining causing odors. Further, the food within the lunch container must be removed from the container and placed on a public use surface, suc...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C9/00A45C13/30A45C13/10B65D81/38A45C11/20A45C13/02
CPCA45C9/00A45C11/20A45C13/02A45C13/103A45C2013/026B65D81/3888A45C13/30A45C2013/1015A45C13/1076A45C2200/20A45C2007/0013A45C7/0095
Inventor MORROW, GRACE ELIZABETH
Owner MORROW GRACE ELIZABETH