Receptacles – Closures – Vent at closure – closure support juncture
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-08
2005-11-08
Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Closures
Vent at closure, closure support juncture
C220S835000, C220S839000, C220S913000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06962263
ABSTRACT:
A produce packaging system incorporates a tray for receiving a plurality of produce carrying baskets. The baskets each include upper ventilation slots and lower ventilation channels. The lower ventilation channels are formed by arching the bottoms of the baskets to form transversely oriented channels in the bottoms of the baskets configured to enable bi-directional cooling airflow to pass underneath the baskets in at least two transverse directions. Bi-directional airflow is also achieved in the upper portion of the baskets through the ventilation slots. The trays are configured such that, when the baskets are loaded into the trays, the upper ventilation slots and the lower cooling channels are aligned with sets of cooling vents in the trays thereby facilitating efficient cooling of produce contained in the baskets.
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Cadiente Anthony
Sambrailo Mark
Sambrailo William K.
Beyer Weaver & Thomas LLP
Grosso Harry
Newhouse Nathan J.
Sambrailo Packaging, Inc.
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