A packaging container includes a base section having a U-shaped perimeter wall and a cover section having a cover outer wall, the cover section adapted to cover the base section when in a closed state. The packaging container includes a closure mechanism including an aperture formed within an outer wall segment of the base section and a projection extending inward from the cover outer wall for engaging the outer aperture of the base section. The closure mechanism retains the cover section over the base section and securing the packaging container in a closed position, wherein an obstructive member obstructs movement of the inner wall segment of the base and prevents the projection from being released from the outer aperture. A release tool is provided for being inserted between the cover outer wall and the base outer wall, wherein the release tool is adapted to move the cover outer wall outwardly to release the projection from the outer aperture, thereby opening the packaging container.

Packaging used to hold and ship consumer products may include components having complementary edges that are coupled together when the packaging is assembled. The packaging may also display a product in an aesthetically appealing way by holding the product in way that makes it appear as if the product is “floating.” The packaging may be made of recyclable and/or biodegradable material, such as molded fiber paper material that reduces the environmental impact of the packaging.

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for a presentation trophy cake cover device that covers or hides a cake, a gift, or other item(s). Exemplary embodiments allow for candles to be placed on top of the cake-shaped cover to be extinguished by the breath of a recipient without contaminating the cake or other item. The presentation trophy cake cover device and system may take the form of a trophy including a pedestal of a base connected by a riser to a plate or tray upon which the cake or other item(s) may be placed. A cake-shaped cover may contribute to the trophy format by being shaped as a two-tiered layer cake with bottom layer being wider in diameter than the top lawyer. Handles may be provided on either side of the cover by being attached opposite to each other on the outer rim of the plate.

Systems and methods for providing compostable food containers which preserve the quality of a food product for an extended duration of time, and which optionally allow for cooking of the food product therein. In some implementations, the food containers are sturdy, stackable, insulating, and require minimal or no manual labor to assemble. In some implementations, the food container includes a base and a cover which cooperate to form a closed chamber for supporting, protecting, insulating and optionally cooking a food product, such as a pizza. The base and cover may each be formed of a single layer of material including, but not limited to, molded sugarcane fiber (“bagasse”), molded wood fiber, molded bamboo fiber, molded paper or plastic.

Reversible lid (1) for a storage or reheating canister, comprising a first (2) airtight attachment means designed to cooperate with an upper edge (4) of a container (5) when the lid (1) is arranged along a first direction on the container (5) and a second (3) airtight attachment means designed to cooperate with said upper edge (4) of the container (5) when the lid is arranged in the reverse direction on the container (5), characterized in that the lid (1) comprises a two-way steam release mechanism (10), connecting the two opposite surfaces of the lid, and in that said two-way release mechanism (10) allows a flow to pass between the two surfaces of the lid (1) when the pressure difference between the two surfaces is greater than or equal to a value (P0), particularly when reheating food in a microwave oven.

A tamper evident closure includes a first snap, a cover, a tear strip connected to the cover, and a second snap connected to the tear strip. In a closed position, a cavity of the cover is configured to be placed over the first snap, and the second snap is configured to be placed in and engaged with a cavity in the first snap. In a closed position, there is a gap between the first snap and the cover.

A packaging, especially for food, including a cardboard shell and a cover placed thereon in the closed state and which engages over the outside of an upper edge of the shell. Inwardly protruding nubs arranged at at least two opposing side walls of the cover interact with retaining elements at associated side walls of the shell. The side walls having the retaining elements each have a wall portion which is connected to the bottom of the shell by a bend, a first reinforcing portion connected to the upper end of the wall portion by a bend, a second reinforcing portion connected to the first reinforcing portion by a bend and an adhesive-secured portion connected to the second reinforcing portion by a bend and which is adhesively bonded to the outer side of the wall portion. A sub-portion of the wall portion that lies above the adhesive-secured portion, and the first and second reinforcing portions delimit a triangular channel. The retaining elements are formed by edges of openings in or by downwardly directed outer surfaces of the second reinforcing portions.

A base assembly for a ball display case includes a base configured to support the display case on a surface. A pedestal is supported by the base and configured to support the ball in the display case. The pedestal includes a platform for seating the ball in the display case. The platform includes a spring configured to yield when contacted by the ball in the display case.

Disclosed is a plate cover system having a plurality of plate covers that can be configured to stack upon each other in a protracted configuration and/or or a collapsed configuration. In one embodiment, a first plate cover can be used to support a second plate cover by placing the second plate cover on top of the first plate cover, wherein a volume of space exists between the first plate cover and the second plate cover. The system can be transitioned between the protracted configuration and the collapsed configuration by slidably engaging channels disposed on sidewalls of the plate covers. Some embodiments include a rotation retention mechanism for securing the plate covers in place when in a protected or a collapsed configuration.