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TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER
20210229876 · 2021-07-29 ·

A tamper evident container includes a cover having a first interlocking flange with a first tab for opening and closing the container and a first extension joined to the first tab along a frangible score line, a base having a second interlocking flange with a second tab for opening and closing the container and a second extension joined to the second tab along a frangible score line, the first extension including one or more first interlocking elements and the second extension including one or more second interlocking elements, where the first and second interlocking elements, when securely fastened together, prevent access to the first and second tabs, and require more force to separate than to sever the first and second extensions along the frangible score lines.

Smooth Reach-in Orifice acting as a Cover or Lid
20210245936 · 2021-08-12 ·

Smooth reach-in orifice acting as a cover or lid. A set of structural ribs are placed around the reach-in orifice acting as a dispensing flip-lid. Structural ribs are placed to the left and right of the orifice and blended with the base sealing rib. The outer wall is an offset wall from the inner reach-in sealing rib, inter structural ribs are connecting both outer and inner profiles. The apparent latch hole design is the existence of a hole on the cover located closed to the front tab, leading to the cover's latching mechanism, a fastening feature allowing the cover to snap itself onto the base. The living hinge is thicker at the outside edge of the hinge. The front lifting tab is a thin ledge, with a width between ⅔ of the full width of the part front face, extending 1.5 to 3 mm off the overall body of the cover.

TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER
20210229880 · 2021-07-29 ·

A tamper evident container includes a cover with a first interlocking flange with a first tab for opening the container and a first extension joined to the first tab along a first frangible score line, a base with a second interlocking flange with a second tab for opening the container and a second extension joined to the second tab along a second frangible score line, a rim extending around a perimeter of the base, the rim having a flat portion connected to an outer wall, and a flange portion extending from the outer wall portion, wherein a position of the flat portion and the flange portion correspond to a sheet line, and wherein the first and second interlocking flanges, when securely fastened together, prevent access to the first and second tabs, and require more force to separate than to sever the first and second extensions along the frangible score lines.

Beverage Cup with Beverage Ingredient Container and Straw Cup Lid
20210219755 · 2021-07-22 · ·

A beverage cup for containing a beverage includes a beverage ingredient container installed in the beverage cup for placing beverage ingredients, and a cup lid fastened to the mouth of the beverage cup. The beverage ingredient container has an upper cup and a lower cup concavely and downwardly formed for placing the beverage ingredients, and a beverage through hole formed at the bottom of the upper cup. The cup lid includes a cover, a straw protruded from the cover, and a straw cap connected to an edge of cup lid by a strip for covering the straw, so that the straw cap can cover a straw mouth to prevent beverage leakage and keep the straw mouth clean. When drinking, the beverage enters into the beverage ingredient container through the beverage through hole and flows together with the beverage ingredient towards the straw to achieve the effect of drinking the beverage together with the beverage ingredients. Since the beverage cup reduces the use of straws, plastic films, and waste that is uneasy to recycle, this invention will make the environment healthier and cleaner.

Collapsible Food Container
20210237933 · 2021-08-05 · ·

A collapsible food container, comprising a collapsible container and a lid assembly, the collapsible container including an upper portion, a lower portion, and a seating wall, the seating wall coupled to a first end of the upper portion and the lower portion coupled to a second end of the upper portion opposite the first end, the upper portion being collapsible as to transition the collapsible container between an expanded state and a collapsed state, the lid assembly including a rigid collar and a rigid lid, the rigid collar removably coupled to the seating wall of the collapsible container and the rigid lid removably coupling to the rigid collar.

Receptacle Having a Tamper Resistant Locking Mechanism For Produce and Foodstuff
20210237946 · 2021-08-05 · ·

A produce and foodstuff receptacle is disclosed containing a tamper evident locking mechanism to lock a separate lid and container. The receptacle has a fitted corner for allowing lid and container attachment in only one position. Lid and container matching connectors allow secure and reusable attachment. After locking, only a container tab is fully detached after the receptacle is initially opened to indicate use. The lid remains fully intact after opening and hides the detached container portion underneath a locking tab platform for protection against any perforated edges. Matching connectors allow re-sealing after initial opening of the locking mechanism. The lid also contains a lid lock ledge that matches with a container lock ledge that submerges the lid into the container. The locking tab platform allows re-opening of the lid and container after use and contains a hinge for flexibility of the platform during closing and opening of the lid.

Two-Piece Spill Proof Open Cup
20210292055 · 2021-09-23 ·

A two-piece spill proof open cup (10) is disclosed comprising a container (12) suitable for holding liquids, such as a beverage, and a lid (14). The container (12) has a sidewall (13), a neck (15) adjacent the sidewall (13) and an opening (40) defined by the neck (15). The neck (15) has a flange (28) along an edge (42) of the neck (15) and a plurality of posts (30) adjacent the flange (28). The lid (14) is adapted to fasten to the container (12). The lid (14) has an upper surface (46) external to the two-piece spill proof open cup (10) and a lower surface (48) internal to the two-piece spill proof open cup (10). The lid (14) also has a flap (16), a lid body (25) with a vent (22), a hinge (18) connecting the flap (16) to the lid body (25), a handle (20) on the upper surface (46) and a bead (34) having channels (32). The bead (34) is integrated into the lower surface (48). The lid flap (16) is adapted to form a liquid tight seal between the lid (14) and container (12).

Method for forming a reclose mechanism on a reclosable package

A food package for sliced food products to be maintained with a fluffed appearance, the package including a rigid base member forming a compartment for receiving the food product and a rigid lid sealed to the compartment. Advantageously, the base member includes a bottom wall and side wall portions that are configured to engage the food product to hold the slices in a fluffed arrangement thereof. Preferably, one or more tapered side wall portions hold the food product upwardly toward the lid and inwardly toward a center of the package. In preferred embodiments, the base member and lid provide a rigid-rigid construction of the food package. In preferred embodiments, the food package is also configured to stand-up in a vertical display orientation and does not require the food product be contained within a sealed pouch within the compartment.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTAINERS WITH LOCKING LUG AND RECESS
20210188491 · 2021-06-24 · ·

Thermoformed locking assembly comprising a first web portion including locking lug having lug undercut defining a cantilevered lug ledge having lug engaging surface, second web portion including locking recess having recess undercut defining an opposing recess ledge having recess engaging surface and a lug stop opposite the recess undercut. Locking recess configured to receive locking lug and lug stop configured to position locking lug in locking recess with the lug engaging surface in engagement with the recess engaging surface when first web portion is moved towards second web portion.

CONTAINERS FEATURING IMPROVED FOOD INTEGRITY AND TAKEOUT EXPERIENCE
20210198005 · 2021-07-01 · ·

A container lid and base assembly includes lid and base stacking features, as well as base chamfers that align with vents provided in the lid. When a plurality of the container assemblies is stacked, the lid and base stacking features nest with each other, while the chamfers align with corresponding vents in the stacked assemblies so that none of the vents is blocked by a next-higher container assembly. The stacking features can be centrally located, and the vents can be peripherally located. A plurality of the container assemblies can have differing sizes and/or shapes, while including mutually compatible stacking features, thereby enabling container assemblies of differing sizes to be stacked without blocking any of the vents thereof. The vents can be holes or “C” vents. The lid and/or base can be manufacturable by thermoforming. The lid and base can be separate, or joined by a hinge.