Food container

- Cidelcem
Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a food container showing my new design. The opposite side view is identical except there is no corner gap in the raised rim of the cover.

FIG. 2 is a left end elevational view thereof. The opposite end view is identical except there is no corner gap in the raised rim of the cover.

FIG. 3 is a top perspective view thereof showing the side opposite that of FIG. 1 and the end shown in FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a top perspective view thereof showing the end and side of FIGS. 2 and 1, respectively.

The design is characterized by the closely spaced horizontal lines on the sides and ends of the food container and by the angled corners of the flanged rims of the food container and cover.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D175202 July 1955 Tupper
D212821 November 1968 Benes
D238148 December 1975 Dilot
D241599 September 1976 Croyle
2780259 February 1957 Nalle, Jr.
Other references
  • Pyrex Ware, Supplement to Home Furnishings Daily, Jan. 12, 1960, p. 2, top r., Space Saver Casserole-Covered, #575-21GA. Lustro-Ware, Spring 58, Cat. No. 550, p. 8, bottom l. Covered Refrigerator Dish, #L-37. Rubbermaid Food Box brochure, back page, center left panel, Lexan.RTM. Box, Crystal Clear.
Patent History
Patent number: D272971
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 1981
Date of Patent: Mar 13, 1984
Assignee: Cidelcem (Paris)
Inventor: Roger Tallon (Paris)
Primary Examiner: Winifred E. Herrmann
Law Firm: Kenyon & Kenyon
Application Number: 6/251,130
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 7/16; D 7/76