Special receptacle or package – Structural features for vertical stacking – i.e. – similar... – Having specified means for nesting instead of stacking
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Luong, Shian T. (Department: 3728)
Special receptacle or package
Structural features for vertical stacking, i.e., similar...
Having specified means for nesting instead of stacking
C206S561000, C206S564000, C206S459500, C206S457000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10251218
ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the present invention, an arrangement of plates for receiving food is disclosed. The arrangement of plates comprises a plurality of nestable plates, wherein the plates within the plurality of nestable plates have an animal theme. Each of the plates having an animal theme include a main compartment depicting a primary attribute of an animal corresponding to the animal theme, and at least two independent wells adjacent to the main compartment. Each of the wells are shaped to depict a secondary attribute of the animal corresponding to the animal theme. The plurality of plates include a first plate depicting a first animal and a second plate depicting a second animal that is different from the first animal.
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Roberts Jeffrey L.
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Tranfaglia Christina M.
Baker & Botts L.L.P.
Luong Shian T.
Pactiv Corporation
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