US3565245A
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Combination food container and utensil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-21
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-11-21
Abstract
Abstract An article constructed of sheet material shaped to present a food-containing portion and including a panel formed to include an eating utensil. The utensil is outlined by slits in the material and tabs of material integral with the utensil and the sheet material releasably hold the utensil to the panel.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Asher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/14; B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/34; B65D1/36; B65D51/00; B65D51/24; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A tray of unitary, molded plastic construction adapted for dispensing individual food portions to be consumed directly therefrom, said tray comprising: a planar member; an upwardly extending rib integral with and circumscribing the member to define an open top food receiving compartment for the tray; a panel integrally and rigidly joined to the rib adjacent the top thereof and projecting rigidly therefrom; an eating utensil formed in the panel in outwardly spaced relationship from the rib; bridge means of plastic material integral with the utensil and with the panel interconnecting the utensil and the panel but to permit removal of the utensil upon breaking of the bridge means, the latter being provided with a slit disposed in continuation of the bridge means, the slit and bridge means surrounding the utensil in peripheral outline of the latter, said slit being spaced inwardly of the panel from the outermost peripheral edges of the latter to provide peripheral structural integrity for the panel and reinforcement for the adjacent rib when the utensil is removed from the panel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A tray of unitary, molded plastic construction adapted for dispensing individual food portions to be consumed directly therefrom, said tray comprising: a planar member; an upwardly extending rib integral with and circumscribing the member to define an open top food receiving compartment for the tray; a panel integrally and rigidly joined to the rib adjacent the top thereof and projecting rigidly therefrom; an eating utensil formed in the panel in outwardly spaced relationship from the rib; bridge means of plastic material integral with the utensil and with the panel interconnecting the utensil and the panel but to permit removal of the utensil upon breaking of the bridge means, the latter being provided with a slit disposed in continuation of the bridge means, the slit and bridge means surrounding the utensil in peripheral outline of the latter, said slit being spaced inwardly of the panel from the outermost peripheral edges of the latter to provide peripheral structural integrity for the panel and reinforcement for the adjacent rib when the utensil is removed from the panel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
The invention of claim 1: said utensil having an elongated handle and food-holding portion; said handle comprising an area of the utensil which is coplanar with the panel; and said portion extending in one direction out of the plane of the panel and the handle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention of claim 1, said bridge means including a pair of opposed tabs integral with the handle intermediate the ends of the latter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |