Abstract: A pack for foods includes a container (11) able to contain sliced foods, and at least a removable closing sheet (12) able to seal the container (11) hermetically. The pack also includes a removable tray (14), having at least a position of use inside the pack in which the tray supports the sliced foods, and is provided with one or more retaining ridges (17) disposed in correspondence with an upper surface of the tray during use.

Abstract: “CONSTRUCTIVE EMBODIMENT PACKAGE INTRODUCED FOR FOOD PACKAGING”, and the package hereof comprises a base (2), which is obtained from a material slide (3), which incorporates, on each of its four sides, parallel grooves (4) that create a surrounding face (5), which presents vertical walls (6), and such vertical walls (6) present corresponding bends or grooves (4) that create adjacent plain sectors (7) and its respective inner wall sector (7A?), which have interlocking spots (8); the interlocking spots (8) are created by insertion flaps (8A) provided in two of the adjacent plain sectors (7) mutually opposed, which are properly introduced in corresponding cuts (8B) provided in the other two adjacent plain sectors (7) also mutually opposed; the adjacent plain sectors (7) define, generally, a plain rectangular frame (9); the adjacent plain sectors (7) present, each, an inner wall sector (7A), which are vertically positioned in relation to the package bottom.

Abstract: A gaming chip holder and cup holder in one integrally molded device. A generally cylindrical center cup holder section surrounded by semi cylindrical poker style chip holders placed about the circumference of the cup holder area. An area without the chip holders is replaced with an integrally molded handle to facilitate the transportation of the beverage and poker chips from table to table and about the casino in a controlled and organized manner. This handle is formed in such a way as to allow the chip and cup holder device to be slid under the typical poker table bumper pad as to further insure against spillage and to conserve space on the poker table. The chip and cup holder device is also stackable unto itself.

Abstract: A tray for containers, such as beverage bottles, includes a base and a plurality of interior columns extending upwardly from the base. A plurality of columns extend upwardly along at least a portion of the periphery of the tray. Side walls extend along the sides of the tray and end walls extend along the ends of the tray, the end walls connected to the side walls by corner walls. The corner walls protrude upwardly higher than the side walls and end walls and include an opening at a lower edge thereof for receiving a corner portion of an identical tray nested therebelow. In another, independent feature, dividers and/or the walls include recesses along uppermost edges to reduce the overall footprint of the tray.

Abstract: A food container system can include a tray with a bottom and a side wall, which together define a recess. The tray can have an array of ribs on the bottom panel that can extend to the side wall. The side wall can have female ribs that extend from the bottom panel to the top edge of the side wall. An inverted corner creating a concave shape on the exterior edge of the tray can be disposed at the intersection of the bottom wall and the side wall. The tray can include a rim that extends around the perimeter of the tray, which can accept a complimentary surface of a lid.

Abstract: A packaging tray for sausage links includes a bottom having side edges joined by arcuate end edges. A side wall extends upwardly from each of the side edges. An end wall extends upwardly from each of the arcuate end edges. One of the arcuate end walls is convex and the other of the arcuate end walls is concave. Advantageously, the arcuate end walls secure nested sausages on the tray from shifting and eliminates empty space on the tray.

Abstract: A chuck capable of holding a tray capable of holding a substrate in a predetermined position in a vacuum vessel includes a vertically movable frame, and an arm extending from the frame toward the tray and capable of supporting the tray. The arm includes a support portion which abuts against the tray, and a counterbore portion formed on that side of the support portion which faces the frame. This structure can reduce the warpage of the tray.

Abstract: The disposable pill counting device is a tray formed of a disposable material and includes a sidewall to define areas for holding and dispensing pills. The disposable tray may be substantially U-shaped with a folding sidewall and can be used with a disposable spatula.

Abstract: Medical tray and cover apparatus includes a tray body having an open top and an open front; the cover is removable and covers the tray top and front. The tray body includes a plurality of oppositely disposed grooves that provide for the insertion of closure and divider panels. The tray grooves are configured to allow the tray to be loaded with ampoules or vials without being snagged by the grooves. The trays are transparent so that its contents are visible without removing the cover. The trays are stackable with the cover in place. The trays are lockable such that the ability to stack the trays is not interfered with. The tray and cover eliminate particle generation from use and wear that can contaminate the contents of the tray. The tray and cover are capable of being autoclaved.

Abstract: A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion.

Abstract: A packaging system for perishable food products, especially for meat products discharging residual blood and other natural fluids, comprising a tray and an outer tray closure film spanning the perimeter of the tray, wherein the tray possesses structural features for transmission of draining fluids away from the meat product extending the shelf-life of the packaged meat while avoiding the usual “browning” appearance. Instead, the natural redness and appetizing appearance or “bloom” properties of the meat product are maintained for enhanced customer acceptance. The outer film preferably incorporates at least a sufficient amount of a biostatic and/or biocidal agent. The tray includes an elevated meat supporting porous film, and a reservoir below the porous film for collecting descending fluids. The descending fluids are managed by a series of elevations and lower channels for collection/retaining the fluids in supporting relationship with the porous film.

Abstract: One embodiment of an apparatus for storing dentures may include a receptacle having a base and a wall extending vertically upwardly from a periphery of the base to define an enclosure therewithin. The apparatus may further include a tray adapted to be removably received and carried within the enclosure of the receptacle. The tray may be capable of carrying the dentures thereon. Further, the apparatus may also include a cover hingedly carried by the receptacle and adapted to cover the tray received within the enclosure of the receptacle.

Abstract: A tray apparatus includes a bib portion and a tray portion. The bib portion is sized and dimensioned to be positioned about an individual. The tray portion substantially surrounding the bib portion so as to provide a surface for providing a sanitary barrier. The tray apparatus further includes a loop member connected to the tray portion for keeping the tray portion taut or for collapsing the tray apparatus.

Abstract: A removable insert for Lazy Susan type rotatable tray having a base with a continuous side wall, the base supported by a vertical support post. The insert is wedge-shaped and has a curved contour for engaging the tray post and side wall. The insert has a raised perimeter, a variety of optional flat bottom walls with non-slip feet at each corner. The bottom wall may be solid or have circular cutouts having a diameter of about 2½ inches to fit a beverage can bottom end. A lid is provided to fit the raised perimeter. A shelf with attached legs permits stacking of inserts. The insert holds items, such as beverage cans, jars, and canned goods, upright and organized and permits tray spinning for item access without spilling or knocking over the items. The present device is durable, space-saving, and reasonably priced.

Abstract: A tamper evident package for food products is provided having a tray and a lid, which may or may not be permanently attached to each other, and includes a plastic tray for receiving a plastic lid for mating the lid and the tray, wherein the plastic lid is integrally formed with a plastic tear away band at the periphery of the lid, and a perforated section on the lid removably connects the lid and the tear away band in order to tear away the band from the lid.

Abstract: A non-reusable, locking container for sterilizing and storing surgical materials and presenting surgical materials in a sterilized condition. The non-reusable, locking sterilization container includes a tray, a lid, a permeable filter, a non-reusable lock and a frangible release that limit the container to only a single sterilization cycle or single use.

Abstract: A collapsible pan includes a base portion, a plurality of side portions, and a flexible connector for connecting each of the side portions to the base portion along edges thereof. Each of the plurality of side portions is configured to be pivotable relative to the base portion, thereby permitting adjustment between a use configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged generally upright relative to the base portion, and a collapsed configuration, whereby each of the plurality of side portions is arranged to lay generally flat relative to the base portion.

Abstract: A container for storing data storage media in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a front cover, a rear cover and a plurality of removable trays operable to support data storage media, wherein each removable tray is rotatably connected to at least one other removable tray, and the plurality of removable trays is rotatably connected to at least one of the front cover and the rear cover such that the data storage media stored on the plurality of removable trays is accessible based on rotation of at least one removable tray.

Abstract: A food tray device for maintaining food warm or cold is disclosed. The food tray device has a support and a disposable tray portion or container. The container generally does not need to be sturdy enough to reliably carry food without the support. Optionally the support and container may have holes for limited venting of the tray interior while maintaining the moisture content of the food.

Abstract: A component for bends and elevation offsets modifications to a wire mesh cable tray system that maintains the cross-sectional area and conductivity of the original wire mesh cable tray before the bends and elevation offsets modifications is presented. By maintaining the cross-section area, equipment-ground conductor compliance is preserved. The component can be easily and quickly modified as needed while maintaining the cross-sectional area of the wire mesh cable tray system. The component can be modified and installed either by the manufacturer or in the field by a technician.

Abstract: Package system (2) for a powdery, granular, paste-like or liquid sterile product comprising a plastic outer tray (4) and a plastic inner tray (6). The inner tray (6) is to be sealed with a first plastic cover to form a sterile receptacle for the sterile product. The outer tray (4) is to be sealed with a second plastic cover to form a sterile receptacle for the inner tray (6). The inner tray (6) has a spout (40) for the application of the sterile product.

Abstract: A serving tray assembly has a substantially circular plate including, a top and a bottom and two substantially elongated oval openings extending from the top to the bottom. The plate has an outer perimeter having an integrally coupled upwardly extending edge including a top having a lip. A tray is integrally coupled to the plate. A substantially elongated rectangular strap including a top surface and a bottom surface, a first end and a second end. The first end includes a substantially square and hollow clasp, wherein the top surface of the second end includes two substantially elongated strips of hook and loop fastener spaced apart.

Abstract: The present invention has, as object, biodegradable compositions consisting of starch, plasticising agent, proteins, a cross-linking enzyme and water; the process for obtaining said compositions; their use for producing biodegradable items, useful in particular for packaging food products, and the biodegradable items thus obtained. In particular, such composition, which is normally obtained in granule form, contains 40%-70% starch, 8%-40% plasticiser, 5%-30% cellulose, 0.5%-5% proteins; the cross-linking enzyme is transglutaminase.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automating microscopic analysis of a plurality of data-encoded microscope slides. In embodiments, the data written to or read from the slides may comprise images, analysis protocols, analytic results and other pertinent data. Embodiments also encompass a magazine that contains a plurality of data encoded slides.

Abstract: An improved stackable storage tray has a flat bottom wall with a generally U-shaped recess formed therein, a pair of end walls with a bar extending therebetween for manually transporting the tray, a pair of outwardly sloped side walls, and a plurality of dividers extending between the side walls and upwardly extending divider walls forming a plurality of sub-compartments. The improvements include a pair of spaced generally right angled ledges on the end walls which lie in a horizontal plane with top edges of the side wall, sub-compartment dividers, and a divider edge formed by the upstanding divider walls for supporting an upper tray stacked thereon; a plurality of bosses on the bottom wall providing support feet for the tray; and drain holes in the bosses and in the sub-compartments dividers for removing any liquid trapped in the sub-compartments.

Abstract: A drain pan and drainage system is herein disclosed. The drain pan includes a basin with a wall mount connected to the basin. A drain hole is formed in a bottom surface of the basin. The drain pan also includes at least one side panel connecting the basin and the wall mount. The drainage system includes a wall, drain pan and water containing device. The water containing device is mounted to the drain pan and both are mounted to the wall. The water containing device and drain pan are mounted in such a way that the water containing device is at least partially enclosed by the drain pan.

Abstract: A tray, such as for baked goods, includes a base and a pair of opposed side walls extending upward from side edges of the base. A front wall and a rear wall extend upward from a front edge and a rear edge of the base. The front wall and rear wall each have at least a portion that is shorter than the side walls. The front wall and rear wall each include an inner wall portion spaced inwardly of an outer wall portion. The front wall and rear wall each including at least one portion of reduced width at an upper edge of the front wall and the rear wall. The portion of reduced width accommodates the notches of a similar tray cross stacked thereon.

Abstract: A display tray formed as a substantially flat body is folded along score lines to form a rigid tray body. The flat body is formed with parallel score lines which define the adjoining edges of a support panel, a floor, and a containment wall. The flat body is formed into a tray by folding along the score lines.

Abstract: A food pan is for use with food service equipment having a well. The food pan includes a receptacle and an outer rim surrounding the receptacle. The receptacle is designed to receive food, and has a periphery of a first shape. The outer rim has a periphery of a second shape, and supports the food pan on food service equipment. The receptacle extends into the well of the food service equipment.

Abstract: A tool and parts holding tray comprises a tray portion and at least two brackets. The tray portion comprises a bottom plate and side walls, the bottom plate and the sidewalls forming a receiving portion on one side of the bottom plate. The at least two brackets are attached to the tray portion on another side of the bottom plate, and are adapted for accommodating a portion of a vehicle. The brackets may be non-parallel to each other. Thus, a driver, rider, or a technician for a vehicle such as a motorcycle, a quad or three wheeler dirt bike, a street bike, a dual sport bike, snowmobile, personal watercraft and the like can put and get things like tools, parts, hardware, accessories, etc. within hands reach of the vehicle while repairing or inspecting the vehicle. A method of holding a tool or part to a portion of a vehicle.

Abstract: A serving tray for reducing planar space requirements including a first planar tray portion which has a carrying surface with a planar dimension that is sufficient to support at least a portion of a large planar-shaped comestible. The tray also includes at least a second planar tray portion which has a carrying surface with a planar dimension that is sufficient to support a second portion of the large planar shaped comestible. To connect the planar trays there is a connecting member which fixes the first tray portion and the second tray portion at different planes with respect to each other in a vertically overlapping relationship. As a result, this tray can stably rest on a surface that occupies less area than that which would be required by the comestible when served whole.

Abstract: A rectangular drawn container and a method for forming the same are provided which can prevent warpage of a bottom portion of a container in a simple way. In a rectangular drawn container that is provided with a polygonal bottom panel portion and a body portion of a polygonal tubular shape rising from peripheral edges of the bottom panel portion, a convex bead is formed on the bottom panel portion at a location in the vicinity of at least one bottom side rounded portion among bottom side rounded portions of the body portion, at an inner side of the container so as to extend in parallel to the at least one bottom side rounded portion at a predetermined distance therefrom. The bottom panel portion takes a rectangular shape, and the bead is arranged along a pair of bottom side rounded portions at long sides of the bottom panel portion.

Abstract: A multi-function customer satisfaction survey device, system, and method. A restaurant management system includes a plurality of electronic tip trays and a base unit. Each of the tip trays electronically obtains and stores customer contact information, customer payment information, and responses to a customer satisfaction survey. A data transceiver wirelessly transmits the information to the base unit. The base unit collects the information and sends the contact information to a correspondence server such as an e-mail server. The payment information is sent to an external authorization network and/or the restaurant's POS system. The survey responses are sent to an analysis unit. Particularly adverse or positive responses may be matched through the POS system to a food server and a food order.

Abstract: Structure (8) of a pan for containing foodstuffs and the like, comprising a delimitation rim (9) to delimit at least one introduction opening (10) to introduce said products into said pan, and a hollow body (11) extending from said delimitation rim (9) so as to define a housing chamber (12) communicating with said introduction opening to house said products. Said hollow body in turn comprises rigid supporting means (13) to support said body, and lightened coating means (16) to coat said body so as to limit said pan's overall weight. Finally, the invention also refers to a structure of a container incorporating the mentioned pan.

Abstract: A tray includes a base having opposed front and rear walls and opposed side walls. The front and rear walls are shorter to provide access to products stored on the tray when in a stacked configuration. The tray includes reinforced intersections between the front and rear walls and side walls.

Abstract: A tray has a bottom panel, side and end panels and top shoulders at opposed ends of the tray. A separate cover extends across the top and down opposed sides of the tray. The cover has attachment tabs that extend into attachment slots in the tray. The trays may be stacked with an upper tray resting on the shoulders of the lower tray. The cover is a cover for the stack of trays with the side panels of the cover sized for different numbers of trays in the stack. One embodiment has stacking tabs extending above the tray. The cover has cut-outs to accommodate the stacking tabs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a storage apparatus for storing a plurality of baby bottles. Each of the plurality of baby bottles includes a bottle body and a set of components. The storage apparatus includes a first assembly. The first assembly includes a first compartment, and at least one tray removably configured within the first compartment. The at least one tray includes a plurality of receptacles capable of receiving and retaining the bottle body of the each of the plurality of baby bottles. Further, the storage apparatus includes a second assembly. The second assembly includes a support frame detachably configured to the first assembly, and a removable second compartment slidably coupled to the support frame. The removable second compartment is capable of storing the set of components of the each of the plurality of baby bottles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a package for flowable goods, in particular liquid, viscous and/or granular comestibles, such as baby food, pudding, sauce, oatmeal or the like. The package comprises a shallow tray and a cover which in closed condition slants towards a bottom wall of the tray thereby providing the package with a substantially wedge-shaped appearance. The package furthermore comprises two support faces to stand on alternately. A first support face is located at the bottom wall of the tray and a second support face is located at a bottom-surrounding wall of the tray, at the higher end of the wedge. During use, the package can be positioned on its second support face for presentation purposes, on its first support face for consumption purposes. During transport, pairs of packages may placed with their slanting covers against each other, in opposite lengthwise direction so that a high end of a wedge-shaped first package borders a low end of a wedge-shaped second package.

Abstract: A combined sample dispenser and merchandising unit product display and related method is provided herein. Included is an elongate tray having a first end and a second end, an upper compartment with open roof for standing a plurality of merchandising unit products each containing a flowable substance, and a lower compartment arranged directly below the upper compartment. A sample dispenser is provided which includes a dispensing unit arranged against the first end of the tray and a reservoir holding sampling amounts of the flowable substance, communicating with the dispensing unit and arranged within the lower compartment.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a food tray designed to keep food cold while being served. More specifically, but without limitation, the invention is directed toward a raised buffet food tray with a refrigeration compartment capable of receiving at least one cooling pack and accessible without lifting or removing the food tray.

Abstract: A multi-purpose multifunction electron microscope specimen box has a box body, a sliding transparent lid fitting over the box body, and an array of piece holes formed on the top surface of the box body. At least one piece hole has a tweezer trough connected to the at least one piece hole. A material recording card is mounted in sliding connection underneath the box body. The grid hole is diamond shaped and the tweezer trough is rectangular to make a spade shaped hole. The grid hole has a pitch, wherein a trough side is higher than a lower side. The box body top surface has a transparent plastic cover piece that has at least two holes in offset orientation. The grid hole is diamond shaped and the tweezer trough is elliptical to make a spade shaped hole. The multifunction electron microscope specimen box also optionally has a specimen block store cavity and a specimen block store cavity having a symmetrical bulge for storing semi-thin sections.

Abstract: A universal blister package for the distribution of medical instruments includes a tray having a resilient film and a retainer having a resilient film. The tray and the retainer are shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement in a manner creating a storage space between the film of the tray and the film of the retainer for accommodating a medical instrument between the tray and the retainer.

Abstract: A package of specialty shingles is provided, preferably for containing hip, ridge or rake shingles, with support in the bottom of the package for the shingles that is complementary to the lower ends of nested, stacked shingles in the package. Shaped constraining devices are provided, for retaining the shape of shingles in the package. An assembly of packages of the specialty shingles is provided, in a tray arrangement, and a pallet assembly of various levels of such packages disposed on a pallet are also provided.

Abstract: Liquids in general, and paint in particular, can be evenly distributed by a paint transfer drum having a friction-creating surface that is placed in contact with a friction-receiving surface of an endless belt that is driven (by the drum as it rotates) into and out of a container for the liquid. A scraper removes a portion of the lifted liquid from the endless belt. The scraped liquid falls upon a liquid distribution device that serves to evenly distribute said liquid laterally so that it will be evenly applied along the exterior surface of the paint transfer drum.

Abstract: A container has a base panel, at least one side panel extending upwardly from the base panel, and at least one end panel extending upwardly from the base panel. At least one corner is formed at a junction between the side panel and end panel. A flange extends laterally outward from the upper edges of at least one of the side panel, end panel, and corner. An injection-molded structure extends along at least a portion of the flange, the injection-molded structure includes a base portion adjacent the upper edges of the side wall and the end wall, a distal portion extending laterally outward from the base portion, and an indentation in the distal portion extending along at least a portion of the flange of the container. An apparatus for forming the container and a method of manufacturing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dehumidifying deoxidizer containing oxygen-deficient cerium oxide and a dehumidifier is provided. The oxygen-deficient cerium oxide is preferably doped with an element increasing the oxygen absorption of the cerium oxide. The oxygen absorption sites of the cerium oxide are preferably obstructed by a site obstructing factor. The cerium oxide preferably has a fluorite type superlattice structure. Also provided are a dehumidifying and deoxidizing packet having the dehumidifying deoxidizer sealed in a bag-shaped, gas permeable casing and a dehumidifying and deoxidizing resin composition containing the dehumidifying deoxidizer and a gas permeable resin.

Abstract: A package comprising an outer sleeve with an inner void having a push-release locking mechanism positioned therein, and a tray for receiving articles that is pivotally connected to the outer sleeve, in which the push-release locking mechanism includes a means for locking and a means for spring loading, each located between the tray and the outer sleeve; and a method for releasing the tray from the outer sleeve, are described herein.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to medical packaging and, more particularly, to trays for holding sterile surgical components. In one embodiment, an ergonomic disposable tray is provided which can rest easily in the palm of the hand and be easily grasped. Moreover, the tray includes the addition of a raised triangular protrusion in all four opposing corners, to make opening the tray equally efficient for both right and left handed users. These features will allow the user to maintain control of the tray while peeling back the lid, keeping the internal components sterile.

Abstract: A foodware set having a covered configuration and a serving configuration. The foodware set includes a container defining a cavity for receiving a comestible during use. The foodware set further includes a cover-base that functions as a cover for the cavity when the set is in the covered configuration and as a base for supporting the container in a manner that exposes the cavity and comestible when the set is in the serving configuration. In one embodiment, the cover-base includes a plurality of resilient fittings each having an integral latch for holdingly engaging the container and an integral foot for providing the set with slip-resistance when the foodware set is in its serving configuration and the set is resting on a relatively hard, smooth surface.

Abstract: A food warming apparatus has a heating compartment for maintaining previously cooked food portions in a ready-to-use condition. The food portions are contained in a tray that is placed in a tray handler. The tray handler may include a frame for receiving the tray, a handle, and rollers. A tray handler guide in the heating compartment has a guide surface on which the rollers are able to roll and stops for engaging the rollers at a maintenance position and an access position. In the maintenance position, the tray is positioned inside the heating compartment so that the food portions are maintained in a ready-to-use condition. In the access position, a user is able to access food portions in the tray. At the maintenance and access positions, the user may sense the engagement of the rollers by sensing that the tray handler's motion is impeded but not prevented.