Closure for a food container and method for using the same

Details Closure for a food container and method for using the same Closure for a food container and method for using the same

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Stashick, Anthony (Department: 3781)

Receptacles

Sectional

Container formed of only two similar sections

C220S004210, C220S833000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07922021

ABSTRACT:
A closure for a container comprises a base and a top cover. The base comprises a flange trap, a seal lock, and an opening. The top cover comprises a seal boss, a seal lock, a flange boss, and a top surface. The flange trap and flange boss secure the closure to a container when the closure is in a closed position. The seal locks are positioned to engage one another when the closure is in the closed position. The seal boss extends into the container when the closure is in the closed position to help prevent sauce or other liquid from leaking out of the container. A method for using a closure for a container and a container combination provides a closure and a container and arranges the closure so that the container is within the opening of the closure.

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