Dual Function Storage Container Lid with Strainer

Abstract

The present invention discloses a Food container lid with constrainer on one end and open lid on the other, due function lid. The food container includes a container body defining an interior space for holding a product therein and a lid configured to open and close the interior space.

Claims

1: A plastic food storage container comprising a constrainer on one end and open lid on the other.

2: A food container in accordance with claim 1, wherein the lid is formed from a material including firm plastic material.

3: A food storage container system wherein the container body of each of the containers is generally transparent and the lid is substantially opaque.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying figures, where like reference numerals refer to identical or functionally similar elements throughout the separate views, together with the detailed description below, are incorporated in and form part of the specification, and serve to further illustrate embodiments of concepts that include the claimed invention, and explain various principles and advantages of those embodiments.

[0021] FIG. 100 is an exemplary front illustration of the lid.

[0022] FIG. 200 is another embodiment showing the use of lids for variety of products.

[0023] FIG. 300 shows an example of strainer in use.

[0024] FIG. 400 shows the open lid in use.

[0025] Skilled artisans will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and clarity and have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements in the figures may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help to improve understanding of embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] The apparatus and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

[0028] One aspect of the present application is directed to provide a plastic lid top surface be receptive to wide variety of materials such as food material i.e. pulses, Crafts, Sewing, Office Supplies, Garage And More. The lid also encompasses a strainer.

[0029] In one example, multiple container bases can be provided having varying storage space capacities with open tops that are identical in size and shape regardless of interior capacity. The lids can be identical one-size-fits-all or universal lids so that any lid can be used with any container base regardless of base storage capacity. In another example, the system can be provided having multiple different sized container bases, some of which have different sized open tops. In such an example, at least the container bases of the same open top size and shape can have a lid that is sized to fit the associated container bases. The disclosed container bases and lids can be formed of either a generally or substantially rigid plastic material and retain the same size and shape whether in use or not.

[0030] The lid may be substantially opaque or may be generally transparent. The lid may be formed from any suitable material that is FDA-compliant as a food-grade material for repeated use as a food contact product. The lid may be freezer-safe and/or microwave-safe.

[0031] The assembly is proposed to be made of durable material, which plastic. A key selling point of this architecture is its ease and rapidity of use.

[0032] While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

[0033] Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0034] The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.