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Tailgate tote system

a tote system and tailgate technology, applied in the field of containers, can solve the problems of food tipping over and spilling, food not creating an airtight seal or keeping insects out, and unable to transfer food into individual plastic containers

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-08-01
6445 INVESTMENTS LLC
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Benefits of technology

The present patent discusses a new system for storing and transporting different foods in the same container. The system is designed to be convenient, simple, and effective. The technical effect of this patent is to provide an improved way to organize and carry different foods in one place.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, it can be a hassle to transfer food into individual plastic containers and then stack them in a cooler or bag.
Not only can the food tip over and spill during transit, but it may also get warm or cool off, allowing foodborne illnesses to grow and making people sick.
Some people may wrap food in aluminum foil instead, but this doesn't create an airtight seal or keep insects out.

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[0016]As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to containers and more particularly to a tailgate tote system as used to improve the storage of items in a portable manner.

[0017]Generally, the present invention provides a simple, convenient way to store and transport different foods in the same container. It keeps food hot or cold within three separate compartments with their own lid. The device may have any number of compartments, it can be any color of plastic and it can be logo accessible. The device helps prevent contamination of foodborne illnesses, which typically flourishes in hot or even room-temperature weather. The present invention effectively alleviates the hassle of storing food in aluminum foil or separate plastic containers, which aren't very durable and allow pesky insects access to food. As designed it doubles as an easy way for people to organize their kitchen at home before cooking a meal.

[0018]The tailgate tote system keeps food hot or cold,...

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Abstract

A tailgate tote system including a storage container assembly having a container with a plurality of storage compartments, and a lid having a plurality of compartment-lids. Each of the plurality of storage compartments include one of the plurality of compartment-lids. Each of the plurality of compartment-lids are configured to open and provide individual access to a respective one of the plurality of storage compartments without removing the lid of the container. The storage container assembly provides portable and compartmentalized storage for a plurality of items in a single unit.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 623,782 filed Jan. 30, 2018, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of containers and more specifically relates to multi-compartment containers.2. Description of Related Art[0004]People often take food with them, whether tailgating, camping, going to the beach or lake, or throwing an outdoor party or event. Unfortunately, it can be a hassle to transfer food into individual pla...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/38A45C11/20
CPCB65D81/3813A45C11/20
Inventor SKINNER, NICHOLASSKINNER, CHARLES
Owner 6445 INVESTMENTS LLC