US4126261A
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Disposable food tray with condiment container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-10-25
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A semi-rigid box like disposable food tray for the take out food industry that is provided with one or more associated condiment containers to allow service of food and condiments in one container but in a separated state. The condiment containers are foldably extensible from the food tray at the time of use to allow container stacking before use.
Inventors
- 👤 Lon S. Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D5/00; B65D5/42; B65D5/44; B65D5/48; B65D5/48002; B65D5/48018; B65D5/48024; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3216; B65D85/00; B65D85/70; B65D85/72; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S229/00; Y10S229/902; Y10S229/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
4 words
What I claim is:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A disposable container for simultaneous separated containment of foods and condiments comprising, in combination: a semi-rigid principal comestible container formed with a bottom structurally joining substantially upwardly extending sides to define a top opening containment space; and at least one foldable condiment container structurally carried on the inner surface of the upwardly extending sides of the principal comestible container and substantially within the containment space defined thereby, the condiment container having at least one foldable element configured to allow the container to fold into substantial adjacency with the principal comestible container wall but yet be manually openable away therefrom and into the containment space defined by the principal comestible container to define an open top condiment containment space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein the principal comestible container is configured with upwardly and outwardly flaring sides to define a chamber with smallest cross-section at the bottom so as to be stackable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The invention of claim 1 further characterized by: the condiment container comprising trapazoidal side and back portions joined to each other along two adjacent edges, with two other non-connected edges joined by a triangular folded portion having at least one interconnecting fold to form an open top container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention of claim 1 further characterized by: the condiment container comprising similar front and back parallelagrams joined along opposed parallel edges by similar triangular sides to define a wedge shaped open top container.
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) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |