SNAP CLOSE PEEL RESEAL PACKAGE
First Claim
1. A package, comprising:
- a tray having a recessed portion and a flange, the recessed portion defining a product-receiving cavity and the flange including two opposed edges defining a width of the tray; and
a lidding film extending across the cavity;
wherein the flange comprises a margin portion and a frame portion, the frame portion surrounding the cavity and the margin portion being disposed alongside the frame portion, wherein the margin portion has a margin width, and wherein a ratio of the margin width to the width of the tray is in a range of 0.8 to 1.2; and
wherein the lidding film attaches to both the frame portion and the margin portion of the flange and the lidding film comprises a peelable/resealable film.
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Abstract
A package for the storage of food or other suitable products includes a tray and, optionally, a lidding film. The tray is thermoformed, molded, or otherwise shaped to provide a recessed portion and flange, the recessed portion defining a product-receiving cavity. The flange includes a frame portion surrounding the cavity and a margin portion disposed alongside the frame portion and, in some embodiments, extending substantially a full width of the tray. The optional lidding film attaches to both the frame and margin portions and typically seals the cavity. The margin portion and a side wall of the recessed portion may include locking features to allow the margin portion to snap close against the side wall. The package may then be made to stand on end with the margin portion acting as a base. The lidding film may include a peelable/sealable film to allow repeated access to the product while sealing the cavity between uses.
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Citations
39 Claims
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1. A package, comprising:
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a tray having a recessed portion and a flange, the recessed portion defining a product-receiving cavity and the flange including two opposed edges defining a width of the tray; and a lidding film extending across the cavity; wherein the flange comprises a margin portion and a frame portion, the frame portion surrounding the cavity and the margin portion being disposed alongside the frame portion, wherein the margin portion has a margin width, and wherein a ratio of the margin width to the width of the tray is in a range of 0.8 to 1.2; and wherein the lidding film attaches to both the frame portion and the margin portion of the flange and the lidding film comprises a peelable/resealable film. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 21, 26, 27, 38)
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