Abstract: A container for holding food embossed with a pattern along the sidewall to simulate a woven reed pattern. The container is formed by molding high impact polystyrene, allowing for an inexpensive and lightweight disposable container. Unlike a typical woven reed container, the base and sidewalls are void of openings.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and a process for containing and handling liquids in a thin capillary space. Two opposing walls positioned at a first and a second distance apart define a thin space having at least two different heights and two different regions of capillary liquid attraction. Enclosing the thin space with side walls defines a reaction chamber. A liquid receiving area, entry and exit ports and features projecting from, or encircling, at least one wall allow coatings on the internal surface of either of the two opposing walls to react with multiple microvolumes of reagents and wash treatments in series. Liquids flow into, or are withdrawn from, the thin space in a way in which bubbles are not introduced into the thin space. Bubbles that may arise in the thin space move along a sloped feature out of the thin space into an annular enclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food packaging cover for use with a compatible tray. The cover includes a top section, a wall section, a shoulder section interconnecting the top section and the wall section and a bottom peripheral edge formation designed to lockably engage the tray. The wall section is formed from a repeating pattern of furrows which enhance the strength of the cover. The interconnecting shoulder section is formed from triangular flats interspaced by gusset members to effect substantial uniform distribution to the wall section of a load placed on the top section.