Eugene Lewis Thomas

US Patent:

7748560, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Jul 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/484062

Inventors:

Nicholas DaCosta - Danville CA, US
Eugene P. Thomas - Santa Cruz CA, US

Assignee:

Taylor Fresh Vegetables, Inc. - Salinas CA

International Classification:

B65D 1/24
B65D 51/16

US Classification:

220526, 2203671, 220371, 220523

Abstract:

An atmosphere controlled, resealable foodstuff container includes a base tray and a cover. The cover and base tray are constructed of a substantially gas impermeable material. The cover and base tray include resealing members. When connected, the cover and base tray define a generally enclosed and sealed interior space for foodstuffs. The container includes at least one atmosphere control member, such as a membrane, which controls the flow of gases through an opening in the container. The member may be located over a recessed opening in the cover to permit the containers to be stacked without gas flow interference. A label extends over the recess, thus obscuring the membrane from view to the purchaser without affecting the membrane atmosphere control function. The base tray may be opaque for use as a serving tray and the cover transparent to permit viewing of the product.