Envelopes – wrappers – and paperboard boxes – Paperboard box – Compartmented
Patent
1990-08-28
1991-05-07
Elkins, Gary E.
Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Paperboard box
Compartmented
220 423, 220520, 220521, 220529, 229 25R, 22912032, 229902, 426115, 426120, B65D 548
Patent
active
050129716
ABSTRACT:
A compartmented container that is especially suitable for containing food is provided. The container or package in one embodiment comprises a first or bottom compartment and a second or top compartment that is hinged to the first compartment. The container further includes a latch mechanism composed of a locking latch extending from one compartment and a locking aperture in the other compartment into which the latch can be inserted when the container is in the closed position. A removable platform forms part of the container and is positionable over the open portion of one of the compartments. The platform includes a support tab dimensioned to allow insertion into the locking aperture when the platform is positioned over the open portion of one of the compartments. An elongated slot extends adjacent the hinge to permit the platform to be removed from the container through the slot. A gripping tab can be provided as part of the platform that extends through the slot when the container is in the closed position to facilitate removal of the platform therefrom.
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Application Ser. No. 027,345 to Cyr.
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Conway Timothy F.
Cozzi Joseph J.
Johnson Neil H.
LaFleur John A.
Rusnak Eileen M.
Elkins Gary E.
Restaurant Technology, Inc.
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