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Salad ware

a technology for salad and steamed vegetables, applied in the field of salad ware, can solve the problems of difficult to find a way to separate all, no worse or less appetizing than, and not very convenien

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-13
AUBREY MELISSA
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[0007]Still another object of the present invention is to provide a container for carrying a salad fixings in which the salad makings are conveniently packed into individual compartments.

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However, there is nothing worse or less appetizing than finding the lettuce for a salad wilted and croutons soggy.
It is very difficult to find a way of separating all of the condiments for a salad which could result in carrying six different containers.
It could be possible to provide the salad fixings in separate plastic bags but in most cases this is not very convenient.

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[0015]Prior to proceeding with the more detailed description of the present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, identical components which have identical functions have been designated by identical reference numerals throughout the several views illustrated in the drawings.

[0016]The present invention provides a container wherein there is a large compartment which is in the main part of the container which can be used to hold lettuce. The removable tray portion has six compartments for storing croutons, tomatoes, other salad items and salad dressings separately.

[0017]In a first aspect the present invention provides an apparatus, generally designated 10, for holding various food components separately. The apparatus 10 comprises a container member 2 having each of a predetermined size and a predetermined shape and formed of a predetermined material. Such container member 2 having a base portion 4 and at least one side wall 6 extending upwardly from the base port...

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Abstract

An apparatus for holding various food components separately. The apparatus comprises a container member having each of a predetermined size and a predetermined shape and formed of a predetermined material. Such container member having a base portion and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the base portion. A tray member is disposed within the container member, such tray member having a predetermined number of compartments disposed therein. There is a means secured to at least a portion of an inner surface of the at least one side wall for supporting the tray member. Such means is disposed in a predetermined position within the container member; and a lid member engageable with an upper portion of the at least one side wall of the container member.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates, in general, to a container and, more particularly, the present invention relates to a container for keeping components of a salad in separate compartments so to keep them fresh until ready to mix such salad.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There is a current wave of popularity in the number of people that are concerned with eating a healthy diet. With this there is an increase in the popularity of salads. Salad lovers would very much enjoy taking a salad for lunch at work or for enjoyment in the park. This is an energizing and cost-effective way to stay healthy. However, there is nothing worse or less appetizing than finding the lettuce for a salad wilted and croutons soggy. It is very difficult to find a way of separating all of the condiments for a salad which could result in carrying six different containers. It could be possible to provide the salad fixings in separate plastic bags but in most cases this is not very conv...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D21/02
CPCB65D25/10
Inventor AUBREY, MELISSA
Owner AUBREY MELISSA
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