EP2441694A1 - A container for prepared foods - Google Patents

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EP2441694A1
EP2441694A1 EP10013550A EP10013550A EP2441694A1 EP 2441694 A1 EP2441694 A1 EP 2441694A1 EP 10013550 A EP10013550 A EP 10013550A EP 10013550 A EP10013550 A EP 10013550A EP 2441694 A1 EP2441694 A1 EP 2441694A1
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Paul Henry Roligheten
Marian Louise Starr
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/0209—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body the tubular body having a curved or partially curved cross-section
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/02—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body
    • B65D5/0236—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper by folding or erecting a single blank to form a tubular body with or without subsequent folding operations, or the addition of separate elements, to close the ends of the body with end closures formed by inward folding of flaps and securing them by adhesive tapes, labels or the like; for decoration purposes
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/54—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
    • B65D5/5405—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing for opening containers formed by erecting a blank in tubular form
    • B65D5/542—Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing for opening containers formed by erecting a blank in tubular form the lines of weakness being provided in the container body
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/72—Contents-dispensing means
    • B65D5/725—Incised or pre-scored openings or windows provided in the side wall of containers

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  • the invention is a container for individual servings of prepared foods.
  • the container can be manufactured in different shapes to suit requirements.
  • the box is for handling, transport, and serving of portion packaging of food.
  • This box invention is divided into sections 1.1.00, 1.2.00,and 1.3.00, and is a box which functions to serve prepared food portions one by one.
  • One of the walls is formed in a curve.
  • This invention is meant to be produced in different lengths, widths, and heights.
  • a perforated tab (1.2.03, 1.1.05, and 1.3.04) runs through the lower part of the curved front, which, when removed, forms the opening for serving the portion packaging pieces one by one.
  • This section of the box is assembled to compose the exterior top and bottom of the box (1.1.02 and 1.1.03), one side panel (1.1.01), 1 flap (1.1.04), and a tiny curved section of the perforated tab (1.1.05).
  • the two outside pie-shaped pieces (1.1.02 and 1.1.03) are bent 90° away from the exterior side to form 2 exterior walls of the top and bottom of the box.
  • the sections 1.1.02 and 1.1.03 provide support for section 1.1.01, which forms one of the exterior sides of the box.
  • Section 1.1.05 is one of the outside curved limits of the perforated tab, which when removed forms the opening for serving.
  • Gluing In this section, glue is applied to the exterior part of flap 1.1.04, which is connected to the interior part of the unattached side of 1.3.01.
  • the midsection of the box composed of a central exterior curved wall (1.2.01), two rows of perforated lines composing the main section of the perforated tab which forms the dispenser opening (1.2.03) and the 2 rows of teeth flaps (1.2.02) which assist to stabalize the curve inside of the box. These teeth flaps are bent 90° toward the inside of the box.
  • the pie-shaped sections (1.3.02 and 1.3.03) are bent in 90°, away from the exterior. They form the inside top and bottom of the box, and the central section (1.3.01) forms the third exterior side of the box.
  • 1.3.04 is one of the curved limits of the perforated tab, which, when removed, forms the serving opening.
  • Gluing The box is glued together by applying glue to the exterior sections of 1.3.02 and 1.3.03 which are then glued to the interior side of the teeth flaps (1.2.02).

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Abstract

The invention is a container for individual servings of prepared foods. The container can be manufactured in different shapes to suit requirements.
The box has 5 walls: top, bottom and 3 sides, where one of the sides is formed in a curved front. The box is constructed to contain portion packaging of prepared food.
The box has the form of a sector of a cylinder. The cylinder is cut into pie-shaped sections along 2 radii at an angle according to requirements. For example, an angle of 60° creates 6 boxes per cylinder. The portion pieces inside all have the same dimensions. Portion pieces are stacked on top of each other inside the box.
When the tab inside the perforated lines in the curved front is removed, there is an opening in the box where the portions inside the box can be removed one by one. As one is removed, the next one slides down.

Description

    Design of Invention
  • The invention is a container for individual servings of prepared foods.
  • The container can be manufactured in different shapes to suit requirements.
  • The box is for handling, transport, and serving of portion packaging of food.
  • The design can be seen in Figure 1 (page 6), a box with several uses.
    • Detailed description of the elements of the box
    1. 1) The box is constructed to contain individual portions of food. The product is cooked in a circular form, which is then cut radially, so the portion pieces all have the same form. The pieces are assembled one on top of the other inside the box.
    2. 2) The box has 5 exterior walls: top, bottom and three sides, where one of the sides forms a curve.
    3. 3) Transport:
      • The box structure shall be solid enough so it can carry the weight necessary for transport in the European road network, and solid enough to maximize the height of storage within the trailer.
      • Boxes are constructed so that in transport they can be stacked vertically. Every other box is placed the opposite direction (interlocking triangles) in order to provide extra support.
    4. 4) Retail outlets:
      • The boxes can be used in all segments of the market, from the biggest megastore outlets to the smallest kiosk.
    5. 5) The box is used for serving prepared food piece one by one. There is a perforated tab on the curved front extending slightly onto the two vertical sides (see Figure 1 page 6, tab consists of 1.1.05, 1.2.03,and 1.3.04). When the tab inside the perforated lines is removed, there is an opening in the box where the portions inside the box can be removed one by one. As one is removed, the next one slides down.
    Description of each piece of the invention
  • This box invention is divided into sections 1.1.00, 1.2.00,and 1.3.00, and is a box which functions to serve prepared food portions one by one. One of the walls is formed in a curve.
  • This invention is meant to be produced in different lengths, widths, and heights.
  • A perforated tab (1.2.03, 1.1.05, and 1.3.04) runs through the lower part of the curved front, which, when removed, forms the opening for serving the portion packaging pieces one by one.
    • Section 1.1.00
  • This section of the box is assembled to compose the exterior top and bottom of the box (1.1.02 and 1.1.03), one side panel (1.1.01), 1 flap (1.1.04), and a tiny curved section of the perforated tab (1.1.05).
  • The two outside pie-shaped pieces (1.1.02 and 1.1.03) are bent 90° away from the exterior side to form 2 exterior walls of the top and bottom of the box. The sections 1.1.02 and 1.1.03 provide support for section 1.1.01, which forms one of the exterior sides of the box. Section 1.1.05 is one of the outside curved limits of the perforated tab, which when removed forms the opening for serving.
  • Gluing: In this section, glue is applied to the exterior part of flap 1.1.04, which is connected to the interior part of the unattached side of 1.3.01.
    • Section 1.2.00
  • The midsection of the box, composed of a central exterior curved wall (1.2.01), two rows of perforated lines composing the main section of the perforated tab which forms the dispenser opening (1.2.03) and the 2 rows of teeth flaps (1.2.02) which assist to stabalize the curve inside of the box. These teeth flaps are bent 90° toward the inside of the box.
  • Gluing: See section 1.3.00 below
    • Section 1.3.00
  • The pie-shaped sections (1.3.02 and 1.3.03) are bent in 90°, away from the exterior. They form the inside top and bottom of the box, and the central section (1.3.01) forms the third exterior side of the box.
  • 1.3.04 is one of the curved limits of the perforated tab, which, when removed, forms the serving opening.
  • Gluing: The box is glued together by applying glue to the exterior sections of 1.3.02 and 1.3.03 which are then glued to the interior side of the teeth flaps (1.2.02).
  • Then, the interior sides of 1.1.02 and 1.1.03 are glued to the pieces that have been glued together above (1.2.02, 1.3.02 and 1.3.03).

Claims (1)

  1. box which functions to serve prepared food pieces one-by-one. The box is a pie or wedge-shaped section of a cylinder, which, in the cylindrical coordinate system, has origin O, polar axis A, height z ,and longitudinal axis L being the extent of the cylinder. The angular coordinate φ can vary according to requirements. For example, a φ of 60° will result in 6 wedge-shaped boxes.
    The box is made up of a top and bottom, 2 sides along the radii of the cylinder at a e.g. 60° angle, and a front with a curvature determined by the radius of the cylinder.The box is constructed by folding the 2 sides attached to the curved front and then gluing them together by a flap projecting from one of the sides.
    The front of the box has teeth which are bent at 90° away from the exterior and the top and bottom are folded over and glued to the teeth to form the enclosed box.
    When the tab inside the perforated lines in the curved front is removed,
    there is an opening in the box where the portions inside the box can be removed one by one. As one is removed, the next one slides down.
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US1758585A (en) * 1928-05-08 1930-05-13 Pinaud Inc Carton for dermatological and epidermical cream
WO1998001351A1 (en) * 1996-07-03 1998-01-15 Groupe Danone Blank for producing a package with nesting lid

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US1758585A (en) * 1928-05-08 1930-05-13 Pinaud Inc Carton for dermatological and epidermical cream
WO1998001351A1 (en) * 1996-07-03 1998-01-15 Groupe Danone Blank for producing a package with nesting lid

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