Envelopes – wrappers – and paperboard boxes – Paperboard box – With venting or ventilation means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Elkins, Gary E. (Department: 3727)
Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Paperboard box
With venting or ventilation means
C229S125010, C229S915000, C229S916000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10434554
ABSTRACT:
Structures and processes for packaging produce in a manner that resists contamination due to dust, debris, and sunlight. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, fresh produce may be placed in a produce container having tabs extending from the top of the produce container walls. The tabs may preferably comprise a hook end. A produce container cover, preferably made from fiberboard or some other suitably lightweight material, comprising tab slots in locations complementary to the tabs of the produce container may be placed on the produce container as a cover. The tab slots of the produce container cover are configured to create a locking effect with the hook end of the tabs located on the produce container. This prevents the produce container cover from inadvertently being displaced during shipping and handling. According to certain embodiments of the present invention, produce container covers may be configured for use with various produce containers in order to achieve the advantages of the present invention.
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Declaration of William B. Burch, Jr. with photos of sample products manufactured by FDS Manufacturing (date unknown).
IFCO United States brochure entitled “It's Time For . . . The Ultimate Package Deal! The Returnable Fresh Produce Container System,” 2 pages.
RTS Packaging, LLC brochure entitled “Partition Products At-A-Glance, Custom Partitions and Protective Packaging Thinking Inside the Box,” two pages (undated).
RTS Packaging, LLC brochure entitled “Custom Partitions and Protective Packaging Thinking Inside The Box,” 8 pages (undated).
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Atwood John N.
Burch, Jr. William B.
Elkins Gary E.
Kilpatrick & Stockton LLP
RTS Packaging, LLC
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