Thermoformed container with a rack insert

- Integra Biosciences AG
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a thermoformed container with a rack insert showing the new design with an opaque rack insert;

FIG. 2 is a front side elevation view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert;

FIG. 3 is a rear side elevation view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert showing a front latch in an unlatched position;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert tip deck showing the lid open to expose the opaque rack insert.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert of FIGS. 1-9 with the lid open to expose the opaque rack insert which is lined for the color yellow.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert of FIGS. 1-9 with the lid open to expose the opaque rack insert which is lined for the color purple.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert of FIGS. 1-9 with the lid open to expose the opaque rack insert which is lined for the color green; and,

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the thermoformed container with a rack insert of FIGS. 1-9 with the lid open to expose the opaque rack insert which is lined for the color blue.

The rack insert lined for the colors yellow, purple, green and blue in FIGS. 10-13 represent embodiments with tonal contrast with respect to the thermoformed container with a rack insert. FIG. 10 is an embodiment in which the lining of the rack insert is for opaque yellow, namely Pantone 7403C. FIG. 11 is an embodiment in which the lining of the rack insert is for opaque purple, namely Pantone 2567C. FIG. 12 is an embodiment in which the lining of the rack insert is for opaque green, namely Pantone 622C. FIG. 13 is an embodiment in which the lining of the rack insert is for opaque blue, namely Pantone 550C.

Claims

The ornamental design for a thermoformed container with a rack insert, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D992755
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 28, 2021
Date of Patent: Jul 18, 2023
Assignee: Integra Biosciences AG (Zizers)
Inventors: George K. Bonnoitt, Jr. (Amherst, NH), Christopher LaCroix (Bedford, NH)
Primary Examiner: Omeed Agilee
Application Number: 29/796,909