Food container with movable tray

Abstract

A food container designed for storing, transporting, and consuming food includes a container body having a hollow interior formed by multiple faces and an opening for entry and exit. A container lid covers the opening. A movable tray within the interior has a top surface for holding food. A tray knob extends through a tray groove on the exterior of the container, allowing the tray to slide within the container. An elongated seal attached to the tray groove restricts air exposure, thereby maintaining food freshness. A ridged guide adjacent to the groove stabilizes the tray knob and allows for height adjustment without external support. The container's modular structure facilitates easy cleaning and supports reusable applications. This design enhances food protection, minimizes the risk of contamination, and supports convenient access to stored food.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a food container, and more specifically to a food container in which a movable tray is provided. Background Technology

[0002] Food containers are widely used in a variety of applications, including food storage, transportation, and consumption. These containers are crucial for maintaining food quality, extending shelf life, and ensuring hygiene during handling and consumption. Historically, food container design has focused on meeting several key requirements, such as durability, ease of use, portability, and the ability to maintain food freshness. Traditional food containers come in various forms, including plastic boxes, glass jars, metal cans, and disposable packaging materials. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues Traditional food containers often suffer from design limitations that impact user experience and hygiene. A common problem is that many containers provide insufficient structural support, which can cause food to scatter or become messy during storage, transportation, or consumption. This is particularly problematic for delicate or layered foods such as sandwiches or pastries, which may lose their original appearance and appeal. Furthermore, many traditional containers require users to directly handle food during consumption, exposing it to bacteria and increasing the risk of cross-contamination or illness. This is especially concerning in hygiene-critical environments, such as during outdoor activities, in the workplace, or in public places. These shortcomings underscore the need to improve container design to maintain food integrity and minimize direct contact, thereby ensuring a more hygienic and user-friendly experience.

[0004] Solution to the problem A food container with a movable tray is disclosed. The food container includes a container body having a hollow interior formed by multiple surfaces. Multiple tray slots are disposed on one or more of the multiple surfaces. The movable tray is disposed within the hollow interior. The movable tray includes a top surface for holding a portion of food. Multiple knobs are coupled to the movable tray and extend outwardly through the multiple tray slots, allowing external access to the multiple tray slots. The multiple tray knobs are configured to move the movable tray vertically within the hollow interior. In some embodiments, the multiple tray slots may include elongated seals.

[0005] Advantages of the present invention Removable trays allow for easy access to food without direct contact, thereby minimizing the risk of contamination and improving hygiene.

[0006] The pallet lugs, accessible from the outside, allow the movable pallet to be adjusted up and down without opening the container.

[0007] The sealing mechanism limits air exposure, thus keeping food fresh for longer.

[0008] The removable and hinged surface allows for easy and thorough cleaning of the container.

[0009] The container body protects the food it contains during transportation and storage. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Those skilled in the art, upon fully reviewing the following details and descriptions, particularly in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, should be able to understand the other features, combinations, and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 A perspective view of a food container with a movable tray according to the first illustrated embodiment is shown. Figure 2 A perspective view of the interior of a food container with a movable tray according to the first illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 3 A perspective view of a food container with a portion of food according to the first illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 4 A front view of the interior of a food container with a movable tray according to the first illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 5 A perspective view of a food container with a movable tray in an open state, according to the first illustrated embodiment; Figure 6 A top view of a food container with a movable tray according to the second illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 7 A perspective view of a food container with a movable tray according to the second illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 8 A front view of a food container with a movable tray according to the second illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 9 A front view of a food container with a movable tray according to the third illustrated embodiment is shown; Figure 10 A perspective view of a food container with a movable tray according to the third embodiment is shown; Figure 11 A front view of a food container with a movable tray according to the fourth embodiment is shown; Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a food container with a movable tray according to the fifth embodiment is shown; Figure 13 A perspective view of a food container with a movable tray according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented. Figure 14 A perspective view of a movable tray according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; Figure 15 A front view of a food container according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; Figure 16 A rear view of a food container according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; Figure 17 A close-up view of the back of a food container according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; Figure 18 A top plan view of the tray protrusion of a food container according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; Figure 19 A top view of an elongated seal according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; Figure 20 A front view of an elongated seal according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented; and Figure 21 A perspective view of a movable tray according to the embodiment shown in Figure 6 is presented. Detailed Implementation

[0011] For purposes of explanation and not limitation, details and descriptions of certain preferred embodiments are provided below to enable those skilled in the art to make and use the invention. These details and descriptions represent only certain preferred embodiments; however, a great many other embodiments not explicitly described will be readily understood by those skilled in the art upon a full review of this disclosure. Therefore, any person reviewing this disclosure should interpret the scope of the invention solely according to the claims, as the scope of the invention is not intended to be limited by the embodiments described and illustrated herein.

[0012] For the purposes of this article, the term "translational movement" refers to a movement in which all points on a moving body move uniformly along the same straight line or direction.

[0013] The term "connector element" may include, but is not limited to, latches, hooks, adhesives, clips, snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, or any other engagement feature that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0014] The terms "primary surface" and "secondary surface" are used relative to each other, with the primary surface having a larger surface area than the secondary surface.

[0015] The term "accessible from the outside" means located outside the defined container body.

[0016] Unless expressly defined herein, terms shall be interpreted in the general and common sense as understood by those skilled in the art.

[0017] General description of the implementation plan In one general embodiment, a food container is disclosed. The food container includes a container body having a hollow interior formed by a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a bottom surface. The first main surface is hinged to the bottom surface, wherein the first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface form an opening for accessing the hollow interior. A container lid is hinged to the first main surface. The container lid is configured to cover the opening and has a connector element configured to be coupled to the second main surface. The food container also includes a plurality of tray slots disposed on the second main surface, the plurality of tray slots extending from the opening toward the bottom surface. A movable tray is disposed within the hollow interior. The movable tray includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface to form a platform member, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a portion of food. A support member is orthogonal to the platform member. The food container also includes a plurality of tray tabs coupled to the movable tray at the support member. Each of the plurality of tray protrusions extends outward through one of the plurality of tray slots, making the plurality of tray protrusions accessible from the outside. The plurality of tray protrusions are configured to translate the movable tray upward toward the opening. The food container also includes a plurality of elongated seals. Each of the plurality of elongated seals is coupled to one of the plurality of tray slots. Each of the plurality of elongated seals includes: a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, the second side including a flat surface; a slit extending along a longitudinal intermediate section to form a first half and a second half; a lip disposed on both sides of the slit on the first side, wherein the lip is configured to extend into one of the plurality of tray slots; and a plurality of tabs disposed on the first side at both the first half and the second half. Ridge rails are disposed on the second main surface along both sides of each of the plurality of tray slots. Each of the plurality of protrusions is disposed between two ridge rails and is configured to engage the ridge rails to hold each of the plurality of tray protrusions in place. Multiple holes extend through the second main surface and along each of the ridge-shaped guides. The multiple holes are configured to receive the multiple tabs from the multiple elongated seals.

[0018] In some implementations, the first main surface may be arranged in parallel with the second main surface.

[0019] In some implementations, the bottom surface may be connected to each of the first main surface, the second main surface, the first face, and the second face.

[0020] In some implementations, the first surface and the second surface may be configured to be detachably connected to the first main surface.

[0021] In some implementations, each of the plurality of elongated seals may be disposed within the hollow interior.

[0022] In some embodiments, the movable tray may further include a plurality of gusset plates connected to the platform member and the support member.

[0023] In another general embodiment, a food container is disclosed. The food container includes a container body having a hollow interior formed by a first main surface, a second main surface opposite the first main surface, a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a bottom surface. The first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface form an opening for accessing the hollow interior. A container lid is detachably coupled to the container body for covering and opening the opening. The food container also includes a plurality of tray slots disposed on at least one of the first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface. A movable tray is disposed within the hollow interior. The movable tray includes a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a portion of food. The food container also includes a plurality of tray protrusions coupled to the movable tray. Each of the plurality of tray protrusions extends outward through one of the plurality of tray slots, allowing external access to the plurality of tray protrusions. The plurality of tray protrusions are configured to translate the movable tray upward toward the opening.

[0024] In some implementations, the first main surface may be arranged in parallel with the second main surface.

[0025] In some implementations, the bottom surface may be connected to each of the first main surface, the second main surface, the first face, and the second face.

[0026] In some implementations, the first main surface may be hingedly connected to both the bottom surface and the container lid. The first and second surfaces may be configured to be detachably connected to the first main surface.

[0027] In some embodiments, the container lid may also include a connector element configured to be coupled to the container body.

[0028] In some embodiments, each of the plurality of tray slots may further include an elongated seal coupled thereto. Each of the elongated seals may be disposed within the hollow interior. The elongated seal may further include a slit extending along a longitudinal intermediate section to form a first half and a second half. The elongated seal may further include a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the second side includes a flat surface, and the first side includes lips located on both sides of the slit. The elongated seal may further include a plurality of tabs disposed on the first side at both the first half and the second half. The lip of each of the elongated seals may extend into one of the plurality of tray slots.

[0029] In some embodiments, the plurality of tray slots may be disposed on the second main surface. The food container may also include ridged guides disposed on both sides of each of the plurality of tray slots on the second main surface. The food container may also include a plurality of holes extending through the second main surface, the plurality of holes being disposed along each of the ridged guides. Each of the plurality of tray protrusions may be disposed between two ridged guides. Each of the plurality of tray protrusions may be configured to engage with the ridged guides to hold each of the plurality of protrusions in place.

[0030] In some embodiments, the movable tray may further include a platform member and a support member forming an orthogonal relationship, wherein the platform member includes the top surface and the bottom surface. The plurality of tray lugs may be coupled to the support member. The movable tray may also include a plurality of gussets coupled to the platform member and the support member.

[0031] In another general embodiment, a food container is disclosed. The food container includes a container body having a hollow interior formed by a plurality of faces and an opening for accessing the hollow interior. A container lid is detachably coupled to the container body for covering and opening the opening. The food container also includes a tray groove disposed on one or more of the plurality of faces. A movable tray is disposed within the hollow interior, the movable tray including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a portion of food. The food container also includes a tray knob coupled to the movable tray, wherein the tray knob extends outwardly through the tray groove, allowing external access to the tray knob. The tray knob is configured to translate the movable tray upward toward the opening.

[0032] In some embodiments, the container lid may also include a connector element configured to be coupled to the container body.

[0033] In some embodiments, the tray groove may further include an elongated seal coupled thereto. The elongated seal may be disposed within the hollow interior. The elongated seal may also include a slit extending along a longitudinal intermediate section to form a first half and a second half. The elongated seal may further include a plurality of tabs disposed on a first side at both the first half and the second half. The elongated seal may also include a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the second side includes a flat surface, and the first side includes lips located on both sides of the slit. The lips of the elongated seal may extend into the tray groove.

[0034] In some embodiments, the food container may further include ridged guides disposed on both sides of the tray groove. The food container may also include a plurality of holes disposed along each of the ridged guides. A tray knob may be disposed between two ridged guides. The tray knob may be configured to engage with the ridged guides to hold the tray knob in place.

[0035] In some embodiments, the movable tray may further include a platform member and a support member forming an orthogonal relationship, wherein the platform member includes the top surface and the bottom surface. The tray lugs may be coupled to the support member. The movable tray may also include a plurality of gussets coupled to the platform member and the support member.

[0036] manufacture Generally, the container body and movable pallet can be made of a variety of materials, including thermoplastics or metals.

[0037] Each of the components of the food container with a movable tray described herein can be manufactured and / or assembled in accordance with the general knowledge and level of those skilled in the art.

[0038] While the illustrated embodiments depict various details, features, and combinations, those skilled in the art will understand that numerous possible alternative combinations and arrangements of the features disclosed herein exist. Therefore, the description is intended for implementation purposes only and not for limitation. Rather, the spirit and scope of the invention are set forth in the appended claims.

[0039] The first illustration shows the implementation plan. Now turn to the attached diagram. Figures 1 to 5A food container (100) with a movable tray (120) according to a first illustrated embodiment is shown. The food container includes a container body (110) having a first main surface (111) and a second main surface (112) respectively connected to both a first surface (113) and a second surface (114). The first main surface is arranged parallel to the second main surface, and the first surface is arranged parallel to the second surface. Each of the surfaces is fixedly connected to a lower portion (115) of the container body. The surfaces form a hollow interior (117) disposed within the food container, which allows the movable tray to be nested therein. A container lid (118) is hingedly connected to the second main surface and is configured to be connected to the first main surface via a connector element (130) to cover an opening (116) of the container body. Each of the first and second surfaces includes a tray groove (121) extending from the lower portion to the opening.

[0040] The removable tray (120) includes a top surface (123) and a bottom surface (124) opposite to the top surface, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a serving of food. The removable tray also includes tray tabs (122) extending from each side of the removable tray. As shown, two tray tabs are configured to extend outward from tray grooves (121) on the first and second surfaces (113; 114), allowing external access to the tray tabs. A user can apply an upward force to each of the tray tabs, which will cause the removable tray to translate upward toward an opening (116). This will cause a portion of the serving of food placed on the removable tray to enter through the opening and be consumed by the user without direct contact.

[0041] The movable tray (120) includes a perimeter (125) extending upward from the top surface (123) to hold a portion of food in place. The perimeter is positioned on two opposite edges of the top surface. In other embodiments, the perimeter is positioned on each of the four edges of the top surface.

[0042] As shown, each tray tab (122) is individually coupled to an integral element that is coupled to the bottom surface (124) of the movable tray (120). Alternatively, the tray tabs may be individually coupled to any part of the movable tray. The tray tabs may be detachably coupled to the movable tray to allow the movable tray to be removed from the container body (110) for cleaning. In some embodiments, the tray tabs may frictionally engage with a tray groove (121) so that the movable tray can be held in place in any position without user support.

[0043] To facilitate cleaning not only the movable tray (120) but also the hollow interior (117) of the container body (110), the second main surface (112) is hinged to the bottom surface (115) and detachably connected to each of the first surface (113) and the second surface (114), as shown below. Figure 5 As shown. This configuration allows the container lid (118) and the second main surface to rotate away from the first main surface (111), thereby exposing the hollow interior.

[0044] In some embodiments, each of the tray slots (121) includes a sealing mechanism configured to seal a large portion of the tray slot while still allowing the tray knob (122) to protrude outwards and translate with it. Limiting the food portion's exposure to air can improve freshness. The sealing mechanism may include a zipper feature that opens along the path of the tray knob and closes behind it. In other embodiments, the sealing mechanism may include a compression groove that can bend a portion of itself for the tray knob, but otherwise remains in a closed and sealed configuration. In some embodiments, the food container (100) with a movable tray (120) includes a clamping member to hold the food portion in place to prevent movement during biting. The clamping member may be integrated with the movable tray or its periphery (125). In some embodiments, the clamping member is part of the container body (110), wherein at least one of the first main surface (111) and the second main surface (112) includes a deformable portion to allow a user to press and hold the food portion between the first and second main surfaces.

[0045] The container body (110) disclosed herein comprises a generally rectangular box shape. Other shapes may also be used without departing from the invention. The bottom surface (115) of the container body (110) comprises a flat surface configured to rest stably on a flat surface, such as a table.

[0046] The second illustration shows the implementation plan. Figures 6 to 8A food container (200) with a movable tray (220) according to a second illustrated embodiment is shown. The food container includes a container body (210) having a first main surface (211) and a second main surface (212) respectively connected to a first surface (213) and a second surface (214), wherein the first and second main surfaces are arranged in parallel. The first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface form an opening (216) for receiving a portion of food. A hollow interior (217) extends from the opening toward a bottom surface (215) of the container body, wherein each of the surfaces is fixedly connected to the lower portion and also fixedly connected to each other. The movable tray is disposed within the hollow interior and is configured to move vertically relative to the opening and the bottom surface. The first surface and the second surface each include a tray groove (221) to allow the user to access the movable tray from the outside, and also to guide the movement of the movable tray. The container lid (218) is configured to be removably attached to the container body to cover the opening, the container lid including a plurality of connector elements (230) for engaging with the container body.

[0047] The third illustration shows the implementation plan. Figures 9 to 10 A food container (300) with a movable tray (320) according to a third illustrated embodiment is shown. The food container includes a container body (310) in which the movable tray is disposed within a hollow interior (317) of the container body. The container body includes a first main surface (311), a second main surface (312), a first face (313), and a second face (314), each respectively connected to a bottom surface (315). A container lid (318) is hingedly connected to the second face. The first main surface is fixedly connected to each of the first and second faces. The second main surface is detachably connected to each of the first face, the second face, and the bottom surface by a plurality of connector elements (330). Removing the second main surface exposes the movable tray disposed therein and allows for easy cleaning. The container lid also includes connector elements (330) for engaging with the first main surface to properly cover the opening (316) of the container body.

[0048] The fourth illustration shows the implementation plan. Figure 11A food container (400) with a movable tray (420) according to a fourth illustrated embodiment is shown. The food container includes a container body (410) having a first main surface (411) coupled to each of a first surface (413), a second surface (414), a bottom surface (415), and a container lid (418). The first main surface includes a single tray groove (421) extending along the center of the first main surface from the container lid toward the bottom surface. A tray knob (422) extends through the single tray groove and is coupled to the movable tray. In other embodiments, the tray groove may be disposed on a second main surface (not shown) positioned opposite the first main surface. In other embodiments, each of the first and second main surfaces includes a tray groove disposed thereon.

[0049] Fifth illustration of the implementation plan Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of a food container (500) with a movable tray (520) according to a sixth embodiment is shown. The food container includes a container body (510) having a first main surface (not shown), a second main surface (512), a first surface (513), and a second surface (514). The container body does not have a bottom surface as disclosed in previous embodiments. Instead, one or more stop members (540) are provided at the lowest part of the compartment body to prevent the movable tray from falling. The movable tray includes a top surface (523) and a bottom surface (524) opposite the top surface, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a serving of food and the bottom surface is accessible to a user from the outside. The movable tray is configured to translate upward toward an opening (516) of the container body by the user applying force to the bottom surface of the movable tray. In some embodiments, the movable tray forms a tight fit with two or more surfaces inside the container body to allow the movable tray to remain stationary at any height while also reducing air exposure at the bottom of the food container.

[0050] The sixth illustration shows the implementation plan. Figures 13 to 18A food container (600) with a movable tray (620) according to an embodiment shown in Figure 6 is illustrated. The container includes a container body (610) having a first main surface (611) hinged to both a container lid (618) and a bottom surface (615) of the container body. A second main surface (612) is rigidly connected to each of a first surface (613), a second surface (614), and a bottom surface, wherein the first surface is arranged parallel to the second surface. The first main surface can be configured into a closed state by rotation and detachable connection to each of the first and second surfaces, thereby aligning the first main surface with the second main surface. In the closed state, each of the surfaces forms an opening (616) located at an end opposite the bottom surface. The opening provides access to a hollow interior (617) formed by the container body. The container lid is configured to hingedly cover the opening by detachable connection to the second main surface via a connector element (630).

[0051] A movable tray (620) is disposed inside the container body (610). The movable tray is connected to a second main surface (612) via two tray slots (621) extending vertically from the bottom surface (615) to an opening (616). Tray knobs (622) extend through each of the two tray slots and are connected to the movable tray. Translation of one or both tray knobs causes the movable tray to move vertically within the hollow interior (617). The tray knobs remain aligned with each other due to their connection with the movable tray. Each of the tray slots also includes an elongated seal (640) to restrict air within the container body, thereby maintaining the freshness of the food contained therein. Each tray knob passes through a slit (641) of the corresponding elongated seal to allow movement of the tray knob. As the tray knob moves vertically along the elongated seal, the slit in front of the tray knob moves open, while the slit behind the tray knob moves closes.

[0052] The second main surface (612) also includes ridged guides (650) located on both sides of each tray groove (621). The ridged guides engage with tray lugs (622) to provide resistance that allows the movable tray (620) to remain in place at any height without user support. Each of the tray lugs includes multiple arms (651) for engaging with the ridged guides. A series of multiple holes (648) extending through the second main surface are provided on the exterior of each pair of ridged guides. Elongated seals (640) are coupled to the multiple holes to maintain a fixed position against the second main surface within the hollow interior (617).

[0053] Figures 19 to 20An elongated seal (640) according to an embodiment shown in Figure 6 is illustrated. The elongated seal includes a first side (645), a second side (646) opposite the first side, and a slit (641) extending downward along a longitudinal intermediate section (642) to form a first half (643) and a second half (644). The second side includes a flat surface and is configured to face a movable tray (620) during installation. The first side includes lips (649) located on both sides of the slit. The lips extend into a tray groove (621) and form a semi-airtight barrier while still allowing the tray knob to translate along the slit. The first side also includes a plurality of tabs (647) disposed near the edges of both the first and second halves. The tabs are configured to engage with a plurality of holes on a second main surface to engage the elongated seal to a container body (610).

[0054] Figure 21 A movable tray (620) according to an embodiment shown in Figure 6 is illustrated. The movable tray includes a platform member (660) and a support member (661), wherein the platform member and the support member are orthogonally aligned. The platform member includes a top surface (623) and a bottom surface (624) and is parallel to the bottom surface (615), such that food is placed on the top surface. The support member is parallel to the second main surface (612) and is connected to a tray knob (622) via a knob channel (663). A plurality of gusset plates (662) are connected to both the platform member and the support member. Since the support member contacts the bottom surface of the container body, the support member establishes the lowest position (610) of the movable tray. The support member, the bottom surface, the second main surface, and the bottom surface of the platform member form a volume to allow storage of various items, including napkins, cutlery, condiments, etc.

[0055] Industrial applicability This invention is applicable to the storage, transportation, and consumption of food.

[0056] Feature list Food containers (100; 200; 300; 400; 500; 600) Container body (110; 210; 310; 410; 510; 610) First main face (111; 211; 311; 411; 611) Second principal face (112; 212; 312; 512; 612) First interview (113; 213; 313; 413; 513; 613) Second face (114; 214; 314; 414; 514; 614) Bottom (115; 215; 315; 415; 615) Opening (116; 216; 316; 516; 616) Hollow interior (117; 217; 317; 517; 617) Container lid (118; 218; 318; 418; 618) Removable tray (120; 520; 620) Pallet slots (121; 221; 321; 421; 621) Tray knobs (122; 222; 322; 422; 622) Top surface (123; 523; 623) Bottom surface (124; 524; 624) Zhou Yuan (125) Connector elements (130; 230; 330; 630) Stopping component (540) Slender seal (640) Gaps (641) Longitudinal mid-section (642) Part One (643) Part Two (644) First side (645) Second side (646) Multiple protrusions (647) Multiple holes (648) Lip edge (649) Ridge-shaped guide rail (650) Multiple arms (651) Platform components (660) Supporting component (661) Multiple corner braces (662) Convex button channel (663)

Claims

1. A food container comprising: A container body having a hollow interior formed by a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a bottom surface, wherein the first main surface is hingedly connected to the bottom surface, and wherein the first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface form an opening for accessing the hollow interior; A container lid, the container lid being hingedly connected to a first main surface, the container lid being configured to cover the opening, the container lid also including a connector element configured to be connected to a second main surface; A plurality of tray slots are provided on the second main surface, the plurality of tray slots extending from the opening toward the bottom surface; A movable tray disposed within the hollow interior, the movable tray comprising: a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface to form a platform member, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a food item; and a support member orthogonal to the platform member; A plurality of tray tabs are coupled to the movable tray at the support member, wherein each of the plurality of tray tabs extends outward through one of the plurality of tray slots to allow external access to the plurality of tray tabs, wherein the plurality of tray tabs are configured to translate the movable tray upward toward the opening. A plurality of elongated seals, each of the plurality of elongated seals being coupled to one of the plurality of tray grooves, each of the plurality of elongated seals comprising: A first side and a second side opposite to the first side, the second side including a flat surface; A slit, the slit extending along a longitudinal intermediate section to form a first half and a second half; A lip edge, the lip edge being disposed on both sides of the slit at the first side, wherein the lip edge is configured to extend into one of the plurality of tray slots; and Multiple tabs are disposed on the first side at both the first half and the second half; Ridge rails are provided on the second main surface along both sides of each of the plurality of tray slots, wherein each of the plurality of protrusions is disposed between two ridge rails, and each of the plurality of tray protrusions is configured to engage with the ridge rails to hold each of the plurality of tray protrusions in place. Multiple holes extending through the second main surface, the multiple holes being arranged along each of the ridge guides, the multiple holes being configured to receive the multiple tabs from the multiple elongated seals.

2. The food container according to claim 1, wherein the first main surface and the second main surface are arranged in parallel.

3. The food container of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface is connected to each of the first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface.

4. The food container of claim 1, wherein the first surface and the second surface are configured to be detachably connected to the first main surface.

5. The food container of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongated seals is disposed within the hollow interior.

6. The food container according to claim 1, wherein the movable tray further comprises a plurality of corner braces connected to the platform member and the support member.

7. A food container comprising: A container body having a hollow interior formed by a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a bottom surface, wherein the first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface form openings for accessing the hollow interior; A container lid, which is detachably attached to the container body for covering and opening the opening; Multiple tray slots are provided on at least one of the first main surface, the second main surface, the first side, and the second side; A movable tray disposed within the hollow interior, the movable tray including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a food item; as well as A plurality of tray tabs are coupled to the movable tray, wherein each of the plurality of tray tabs extends outward through one of the plurality of tray slots, allowing access to the plurality of tray tabs from the outside; The plurality of tray protrusions are configured to move the movable tray upward toward the opening in a translating manner.

8. The food container according to claim 7, wherein the first main surface and the second main surface are arranged in parallel.

9. The food container of claim 7, wherein the bottom surface is connected to each of the first main surface, the second main surface, the first surface, and the second surface.

10. The food container of claim 7, wherein the first main surface is hingedly connected to both the bottom surface and the container lid.

11. The food container of claim 10, wherein the first surface and the second surface are configured to be detachably coupled to the first main surface.

12. The food container of claim 7, wherein the container lid further comprises a connector element configured to be coupled to the container body.

13. The food container of claim 7, each of the plurality of tray slots further comprising an elongated seal connected thereto.

14. The food container of claim 13, wherein each of the elongated seals is disposed within the hollow interior.

15. The food container of claim 13, wherein the elongated seal further comprises a slit extending along a longitudinal intermediate section to form a first half and a second half.

16. The food container of claim 14, wherein the elongated seal further comprises a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the second side comprises a flat surface and the first side comprises lips located on both sides of the slit.

17. The food container of claim 14, wherein the elongated seal further comprises a plurality of tabs disposed on the first side at both the first half and the second half.

18. The food container of claim 17, wherein the lip of each of the elongated seals extends into one of the plurality of tray slots.

19. The food container of claim 7, wherein the plurality of tray slots are disposed on the second main surface.

20. The food container of claim 19, further comprising a ridged guide rail disposed on both sides of each of the plurality of tray slots on the second main surface.

21. The food container of claim 20, further comprising a plurality of holes extending through the second main surface, the plurality of holes being disposed along each of the ridge guides.

22. The food container of claim 20, wherein each of the plurality of tray protrusions is disposed between two ridged guide rails.

23. The food container of claim 20, wherein each of the plurality of tray protrusions is configured to engage with the ridged guide for holding each of the plurality of protrusions in place.

24. The food container of claim 7, wherein the movable tray further comprises a platform member and a support member forming an orthogonal relationship, wherein the platform member includes the top surface and the bottom surface.

25. The food container of claim 24, wherein the plurality of tray protrusions are coupled to the support member.

26. The food container of claim 24, wherein the movable tray further comprises a plurality of corner braces connected to the platform member and the support member.

27. A food container comprising: A container body having a hollow interior formed by multiple surfaces, the container body further including an opening for accessing the hollow interior; A container lid, which is detachably attached to the container body for covering and opening the opening; A tray groove, wherein the tray groove is disposed on one or more of the plurality of faces; A movable tray disposed within the hollow interior, the movable tray including a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, wherein the top surface is configured to hold a food item; as well as A tray tab is attached to the movable tray, wherein the tray tab extends outward through the tray groove, allowing the tray tab to be accessed from the outside; The tray knob is configured to move the movable tray upward toward the opening.

28. The food container of claim 27, wherein the container lid further comprises a connector element configured to be coupled to the container body.

29. The food container of claim 27, wherein the tray groove further comprises an elongated seal connected thereto.

30. The food container of claim 29, wherein the elongated seal is disposed within the hollow interior.

31. The food container of claim 29, wherein the elongated seal further comprises a slit extending along a longitudinal intermediate section to form a first half and a second half.

32. The food container according to claim 31, wherein the elongated seal further comprises a plurality of tabs disposed on the first side at both the first half and the second half.

33. The food container of claim 31, wherein the elongated seal further comprises a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, wherein the second side comprises a flat surface and the first side comprises lips located on both sides of the slit.

34. The food container of claim 33, wherein the lip of the elongated seal extends into the tray groove.

35. The food container according to claim 27, further comprising ridged guide rails disposed on both sides of the tray groove.

36. The food container of claim 35, further comprising a plurality of holes disposed along each of the ridged guides.

37. The food container of claim 35, wherein the tray knob is disposed between two ridged guide rails.

38. The food container of claim 35, wherein the tray knob is configured to engage with the ridged guide rail to hold the tray knob in place.

39. The food container of claim 27, wherein the movable tray further comprises a platform member and a support member forming an orthogonal relationship, wherein the platform member includes the top surface and the bottom surface.

40. The food container of claim 39, wherein the tray tab is coupled to the support member.

41. The food container of claim 39, wherein the movable tray further comprises a plurality of corner braces connected to the platform member and the support member.

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