Abstract: A container comprising a cover hingedly connected to a tray, with both the cover and tray having cooperating structures that form a closure when the container is closed, with a vent structure provided in the container for venting the interior of the container.
Abstract: A container having tamper evident and resistant features comprises a tray, a cover and a hinge defining a hinge axis and connecting the tray and cover for relative rotation about the hinge axis between a closed position and an opened position. The container also comprises a first tab provided on one of the cover and tray and located radially interiorly of the hinge axis and a second tab provided on the other of the cover and tray and located radially interiorly of the hinge axis, wherein the first and second tabs are spaced relative to each other such that a tier may grasp the first tab with one hand and the second tab with another hand and relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge and separate the cover from the tray.
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2007
Date of Patent:
March 16, 2010
Assignee:
Dart Container Corporation
Inventors:
Ralph William MacKenzie, Tyler James DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
Abstract: A clam-shell container comprising a cover hingedly connected to a tray, with both the cover and tray having cooperating structures that form a leak-proof seal when the clam-shell container is closed. The container and cooperating structures are formed such that the user can effect the formation of the leak-proof seal in a single step. The creation of the leak-proof seal preferably corresponds to the closing of the clam-shell container.
Abstract: A commercially viable paper wrapped foam cup comprising a taper portion that prevents the shrinkage-induced curling from interfering with the un-nesting of nested paper wrapped foam cups. The paper wrapped cup further comprises a fillet for strengthening the cup foot to retard shrinkage-induced curling of the foot. The paper wrapper has abutting to overlapping opposing ends to completely hide the foam cup to enhance the visual appearance of the cup. The overlapping portions of the paper wrapper are not bonded to each other to prevent wrinkling of the paper wrapper as the cup shrinks. A machine and corresponding method provide for automatically supplying foam cups and paper wrappers, wrapping the paper wrapped cup, and stacking the wrapped cups.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 2007
Date of Patent:
June 23, 2009
Assignee:
Dart Container Corporation
Inventors:
Robert C. Dart, Roger E. Payne, Steven C. Hills, Steven K. Makela, Brent M. Smith
Abstract: The invention is a recloseable lid for a drinking cup comprising a cap with a dispensing aperture through which liquid can pass. A plug is movably mounted to the cap and is sized to seal the dispensing aperture when a portion of the plug is inserted into the dispensing aperture.
Abstract: A commercially viable paper wrapped foam cup comprising a taper portion that prevents the shrinkage-induced curling from interfering with the un-nesting of nested paper wrapped foam cups. The paper wrapped cup further comprises a fillet for strengthening the cup foot to retard shrinkage-induced curling of the foot. The paper wrapper has abutting to overlapping opposing ends to completely hide the foam cup to enhance the visual appearance of the cup. The overlapping portions of the paper wrapper are not bonded to each other to prevent wrinkling of the paper wrapper as the cup shrinks. A machine and corresponding method provide for automatically supplying foam cups and paper wrappers, wrapping the paper wrapped cup, and stacking the wrapped cups.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 28, 2007
Publication date:
May 1, 2008
Applicant:
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
Inventors:
Robert Dart, Roger Payne, Steven Hills, Steven Makela, Brent Smith
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 21, 2005
Date of Patent:
April 8, 2008
Assignee:
Dart Container Corporation
Inventors:
Ralph W. MacKenzie, Tyler J. DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 10, 2007
Publication date:
December 27, 2007
Applicant:
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
Inventors:
Ralph MacKenzie, Tyler DeLong, Ryan Gingras
Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam with 100% carbon dioxide as the blowing agent by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface. A foam made with the apparatus according to the invention will have no visible corrugations and an average cell size of less than 0.35 mm.
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 21, 2005
Publication date:
January 12, 2006
Applicant:
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
Inventors:
Ralph MacKenzie, Tyler DeLong, Ryan Gingras
Abstract: A clam-shell container comprising a cover hingedly connected to a tray, with both the cover and tray having cooperating structures that form a leak-proof seal when the clam-shell container is closed. The container and cooperating structures are formed such that the user can effect the formation of the leak-proof seal in a single step. The creation of the leak-proof seal preferably corresponds to the closing of the clam-shell container.
Abstract: A commercially viable paper wrapped foam cup comprising a taper portion that prevents the shrinkage-induced curling from interfering with the un-nesting of nested paper wrapped foam cups. The paper wrapped cup further comprises a fillet for strengthening the cup foot to retard shrinkage-induced curling of the foot. The paper wrapper has abutting to overlapping opposing ends to completely hide the foam cup to enhance the visual appearance of the cup. The overlapping portions of the paper wrapper are not bonded to each other to prevent wrinkling of the paper wrapper as the cup shrinks. A machine and corresponding method provide for automatically supplying foam cups and paper wrappers, wrapping the paper wrapped cup, and stacking the wrapped cups.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 7, 2005
Publication date:
October 13, 2005
Applicant:
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
Inventors:
Robert Dart, Roger Payne, Steven Hills, Steven Makela, Brent Smith
Abstract: A method for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam with up to 100% carbon dioxide as the blowing agent by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface. A foam made with the apparatus according to the invention will have no visible corrugations and an average cell size of less than 0.35 mm.
Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a first thermoformed workpiece, such as a tab closure, to a second thermoformed workpiece, such as a lid.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 18, 2003
Publication date:
June 17, 2004
Applicant:
DART CONTAINER CORPORATION
Inventors:
Ralph William MacKenzie, Tyler James DeLong, Ryan P. Gingras
Abstract: A thermoplastic foam comprises a styrenic polymer and a blowing agent consisting of 100% carbon dioxide. The thermoplastic foam has no visible corrugations and an average cell size of 0.20 mm to 0.35 mm.