WO1992013471A1 - Coffret de transport d'aliments et garniture amovible - Google Patents

Coffret de transport d'aliments et garniture amovible Download PDF

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WO1992013471A1
WO1992013471A1 PCT/US1992/001147 US9201147W WO9213471A1 WO 1992013471 A1 WO1992013471 A1 WO 1992013471A1 US 9201147 W US9201147 W US 9201147W WO 9213471 A1 WO9213471 A1 WO 9213471A1
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carrying case
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Michael Reyes
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C11/20—Lunch or picnic boxes or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C3/00—Flexible luggage; Handbags

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  • the present invention relates generally to apparatus for transporting foods and beverages and more particularly to a carrying case having suitable support structure for a removable tub insert to provide convenient transportation and preservation of food and beverages.
  • the case comprises a main base member and a top hingedly secured thereto at coextensive edges.
  • a support tray is removably positioned in the main base member and includes first and second support surfaces separated by a skirt extending around peripheral edges of the support surfaces, each of the first and second support surfaces including one or more cutout portions therein, the tray being positionable with either the first or the second support surface facing upwards.
  • a set of interlocked storage tubs is removably secured to the tray when the tray is positioned in the main base member with the first support surface facing upwards.
  • the set includes at least two individual tubs secured to each other such that the individual tubs are removable from the carrying case together and are thereafter separable.
  • FIGURE 1 is an elevation view of the carrying case of the present invention
  • FIGURE 2 is a plan view of the carrying case of FIGURE 1;
  • FIGURE 3 is a side cutaway view of the carrying case with the support tray thereof in an upper position
  • FIGURE 4 is a plan view in cutaway showing the interlocking tub unit and the beverage cutout when the support tray of the case is in the upper position as shown in FIGURE 3;
  • FIGURES 5-6 are side and plan views, respectively, of the preferred structure of one of the divider plates used in the beverage cutout;
  • FIGURE 7 is a side cutaway view of the carrying case with the support tray thereof in its overturned position
  • FIGURE 8 is a plan view in cutaway showing the food package cutout and the beverage cutouts when the support tray of the case is in the overturned position as shown in FIGURE 7;
  • FIGURE 9 is a side view of the adjustment means of the support tray useful in altering the size of one of the cutout portions of the tray when in the overturned position of FIGURE 8.
  • the carrying case 10 includes a main base member 12 and a top 14 that is hingedly secured to the base member 12 along their coextensive rear edges.
  • the carrying case in formed of molded-foam polyester or other suitable rigid material.
  • Case 10 includes a reinforced handle 16 and conventional locking tabs 18 and 20.
  • the case may include a shoulder strap loop 22 and a cooperating strap ring 24 on opposite side portions thereof to which a shoulder strap can be affixed.
  • the case can be provided in a variety of shapes, sizes and designs.
  • the main base member 12 and the top 14 each comprise an outer casing 13 and an inner shell 15 separated by a space.
  • the space between the inner shell and the outer casing is filled with "any appropriate type of insulating material such as plastic foam or the like.
  • the insulation advantageously serves to maintain the contents of the carrying case hot and cold as the case may be. The insulation may be omitted if desired.
  • the carrying case 10 includes a tray 25 supported within a bottom portion of the main base member 12.
  • Tray 25 is preferably formed of molded thermoplastic material and includes a support surface 26 and a support surface 28. Support surfaces 26 and 28 are separated by a skirt 30 extending around the tray 25 and the area therebetween is hollow. As will be described below, certain portions of the upper and lower support surfaces 26 and 28 are cut-out to form food and/or beverage receptacles.
  • Support pins 32 project outwardly from each of the surfaces 26 and 28 at the four corners of the tray for supporting the tray against the floor of the main base member 12. Additional support pin(s) 33 can also be provided near the center of the support tray (as best seen in FIGURE 3) for providing additional centralized support of the tray 25.
  • the tray 25 is removable from the main base member 12 and is turned upside down to facilitate several different types of internal transport structures as will be described.
  • the support tray 25 is located in its normal position, i.e., with support surface 26 facing upwards, for supporting a removable tub insert designated generally by the reference numeral 35.
  • Removable tub insert 35 comprises one or more tubs, such as rectangular tub 36 and square tubs 38, which are interlocked to each other such that the entire interlocked tub unit can be removed from the carrying case at one time; upon removal, the tubs are then separated for individual use.
  • the use of a single tub unit is advantageous because it enables all of the tubs to be rigidly secured within the carrying case to prevent spillage or inadvertent opening of any one tube. It also facilitates quick and efficient removal and cleaning of all the tubs at one time.
  • each of the tubs of the removable tub unit 35 is substantially airtight and is formed of thermoplastic material and comprises a base portion 36 and a removable top 38.
  • the tubs are microwave and dishwasher compatible.
  • each base portion 36 has opposed side walls 40 and 42 having suitable structures for interlocking the respective tub to one or more other tubs.
  • side wall 40 has a longitudinally-extending tongue 41 projecting therefrom while opposed side wall 42 has a longitudinally-extending groove 43 projecting therefrom substantially as shown.
  • Each tongue 41 is substantially t-shaped and is adapted to mate with a corresponding groove 43 from an adjacent tub.
  • the large rectangular tub has a tongue 41 that extends longitudinally along one side wall while the opposite side wall includes a groove.
  • Each of the square tubs includes a groove 43 that mates with the tongue 41 of the large rectangular tub. In this manner, the tubs are interlocked together.
  • each tub Upon removal from the carrying case, the tubs are separated by sliding each tub horizontally such that the tongue slides out from the mating groove.
  • each tub has this opposed tongue/groove structure (on all four sides) so that tubs can be readily interchanged and interlocked in various ways.
  • Each four-sided tub thus has two tongues and two grooves, with each tongue/ groove pair located in opposed sides as described above.
  • the support surface 26 has a plurality of positioning holes 34 therein. These positioning holes are adapted to mate with projecting pins 45 integrally formed with the base portion 36 of each tub. This arrangement insures that the tub or interlocked tubs do not move relative to each other or to the main base member 12 during transportation.
  • the support surface 26 includes a cutout portion 50 that preferably extends along one side portion of the tray 25.
  • a plurality of sets of opposed positioning slots 52 are located along the cutout portion 50, with each set comprising slots 52a and 52b.
  • Each set is adapted to receive a removable divider plate 54.
  • One or more of such plates are supported in the various slot sets for dividing the cutout portion 50 into two or more beverage support areas.
  • This structure advantageously enables varying-sized beverage and/or fruit cans, boxes or other suitable containers to be supported in the cutout portion 50 during transportation.
  • that portion of the support surface 28 that underlies the cutout portion 50 is also cutout as will be described below. The beverage can(s) are thus supported against lateral movement within the support tray 25.
  • FIGURES 5-6 show elevation and side views of each of the removable divider plates.
  • top 14 includes a pocket 21 for storing paper items and the like. Suitable utensil supports (not shown) are secured to the pocket for receiving utensils such as forks, knives and spoons.
  • the support tray 25 has been inverted to facilitate the transportation of other food type items.
  • the support surface 28 includes the beverage cutout portion 50 as described above with respect to FIGURES 3-4.
  • support surface 28 includes a substantially rectangular cutout 56 for supporting a food package or the like, and one or more cutouts 58 for supporting other cylindrical-shaped items. Note that the portions of the support surface 26 that underlie cutouts 56 and 58 are left intact because such surfaces form part of the tub unit support when the tray 25 is turned to its normal position. Cutout 58 also includes one or more sets 52 of divider slots for supporting one or more divider plates as described above.
  • Adjustment means 60 comprises a threaded screw 62 supported in a pair of support brackets 61. Journaled on the threaded screw is a wheel 64, a portion 66 of which extends through the surface 28. One end of the screw 62 is threaded to a wedge member 68 which is urged against the food package to maintain the package within the cutout 58 even if the package is smaller that the area of the cutout. The other end of the screw 62 includes a stop 70. Wheel 64 is rotated by the user to reciprocate the wedge member 68.
  • the carrying case of the present invention thus provides suitable internal structural members to facilitate the safe and convenient transportation of varying types of foods, beverages and packages.
  • the underlying support tray advantageously supports the removable interlocking tub unit while at the same time providing a beverage support. All items are supported against relative movement with respect to each other and with respect to the main base of the carrying case itself. When the support tray is inverted, other types of food packages and beverage receptacles are likewise easily transported. When the interlocking tub unit is removed from the case, individual tubs are easily separable therefrom. The use of interlocking tubs creates an easy-to-use standalone unit that can be quickly cleaned.

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On décrit un coffret (10) de transport d'aliments et de boissons, comportant un élément de base principal (12) et un dessus (14) articulé sur l'élément de base par des rebords s'étendant sur une même longueur. Un bac support (25) placé de façon amovible dans l'élément de base principal (12) comprend des première et deuxième surfaces de support séparées par une jupe (30) s'étendant autour de rebords périphériques des surfaces de support, dont la première et la deuxième présentent au moins une partie découpée, le bac (25) pouvant être placé de manière que la première ou la deuxième surface de support se trouve orientée vers le haut. Une série de récipients de stockage (35) s'enclenchant mutuellement est fixée au bac (25) lorsque celui-ci est placé dans l'élément de base principal (12), la première surface de support étant orientée vers le haut. La serie comprend au mmoins deux récipients individuels (35) s'enclenchant mutuellement, de sorte que les récipients individuels peuvent être retirés du coffret de transport (10) et ensuite séparés.
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DE9319208U1 (de) * 1993-12-17 1994-02-17 Rieber Gmbh & Co Transportbehälter für Speisen
FR2731209A1 (fr) * 1995-03-02 1996-09-06 Charles Faraud Dispositif d'emballage et de stockage de plats prepares
WO1997006068A1 (fr) * 1995-08-04 1997-02-20 Charles Faraud S.A. Dispositif d'emballage et de stockage de plats prepares
GB2427398A (en) * 2005-06-21 2006-12-27 Katherine Jackson Lunch box with separate compartments

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US3372690A (en) * 1966-06-06 1968-03-12 Ruiz Noelia Insulated lunch box
US3591768A (en) * 1968-06-21 1971-07-06 Frank Torres Thermal container kit
US4106597A (en) * 1977-10-14 1978-08-15 Executive Products Corporation Executive food carrying case
US4484682A (en) * 1983-06-06 1984-11-27 Crow Robert T Container with magnet for holding it in position
US4966296A (en) * 1989-03-22 1990-10-30 Farrell Leslie A Integrated food tray with individual separable food containers for heating and cooling food
US5016756A (en) * 1989-06-01 1991-05-21 Aladdin Synergetics, Inc. Multi-partition food storage and multiple serving apparatus

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE9319208U1 (de) * 1993-12-17 1994-02-17 Rieber Gmbh & Co Transportbehälter für Speisen
FR2731209A1 (fr) * 1995-03-02 1996-09-06 Charles Faraud Dispositif d'emballage et de stockage de plats prepares
WO1997006068A1 (fr) * 1995-08-04 1997-02-20 Charles Faraud S.A. Dispositif d'emballage et de stockage de plats prepares
GB2427398A (en) * 2005-06-21 2006-12-27 Katherine Jackson Lunch box with separate compartments

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