Food container

Abstract

A collapsible, disposable food container for containing a food product. The food container includes a main body portion being selectively positionable between a collapsed and stowed configuration and an expanded and operable configuration, and a bottom portion extending from the main body portion. In some embodiments, a separable strip is provided and formed in at least one of the front panel, the back panel, and the one or more side panels. The separable strip is removable, in some embodiments, to bifurcate the associated panel to permit the main body portion and the bottom portion to be laid substantially flat without removal of the food product.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 431,103, filed on Jan. 10, 2011. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD[0002]The present disclosure relates to containers for food products and, more particularly, relates to a container for food products that can include a perforated detachable zipper portion, a sharing-size container, and / or a container for food products that is shaped to be received within a vehicle beverage or cup holder.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0003]This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art. This section also provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not a comprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.[0004]Food product containers have become an increasingly important part of the consumer experience. These food product containers not only delive...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]Food product containers have become an increasingly important part of the consumer experience. These food product containers not only deliver the food product to the consumer, but may also aid in the consumption of the food and / or the convenience of the dining experience.

[0059]With reference to FIGS. 9-14, following manufacturing and assembly of food container 10, the food container 10 defines front panel 102, back panel 100, and side panels 104. Front panel 102 can be opposingly positioned relative to back panel 100, such that front panel 102 and back panel 100 are generally tapered from a top opening to bottom portion 14. The food container 10 of the present teachings defines a generally narrowed bottom portion 14 that is sufficiently sized to be received with a vehicle cup holder to reduce handling difficulties and mess.Flat Stock Material—Lid Configuration

Problems solved by technology

However, unfortunately, many containers have failed to provide a simple and convenient solution to such problems as food accessibility, family-sized portioning, and / or retention in a vehicle.

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