Receptacles – Container attachment or adjunct – With tool or implement holder
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Newhouse, Nathan J. (Department: 3727)
Receptacles
Container attachment or adjunct
With tool or implement holder
C220S574100, C206S564000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07017774
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a pre-formed food packaging article, and method of manufacturing the same, useful in the packaging of individual food portions comprising a planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface, said planar member having a detachable utensil formed integrally in said planar member; and, said planar member having a sanitary membrane affixed to the lower surface covering and protecting the bottom of the utensil from contamination. The sanitary membrane of the present invention protects the lower surface of the integrally formed utensil, while a sealing film or lid protects the upper surface of the utensil, thus providing a food packaging article with a convenient, sanitary utensil for the consumer.
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Curwood Inc.
Curwood, Inc.
Hall Tom J.
Newhouse Nathan J.
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