Roland Clayton Robinson

US Patent:

51295369, Jul 14, 1992

Filed:

Oct 12, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/597369

Inventors:

Roland C. Robinson - Miami FL

International Classification:

B65D 5500
B65D 4500
B65D 5514
B65B 5900

US Classification:

220211

Abstract:

Sealable food storage containers having a time actuated locking mechanism to prevent access to food stored except at a predetermined time. The purpose of the invention is to aid dieters, children and compulsive snack or dessert consuming persons by permitting access to a particular stored food only at a predetermined time. This is to prevent between meal snacks or consumption of foods for dietary reasons. The device includes a sealable plastic or other type of food storage container that can be safely used within a refrigerated space and a removable separate time actuated locking mechanism that can be interchanged and used with a variety of food storage containers. The time locking mechanism includes a lid latching mechanism that has an engageable latch that is disengaged at a predetermined time by an electrical current provided to a small motor. The food storage containers include a pouch or separate access chamber that houses the timing mechanism and cooperates with the lid for the locking mechanism. The device can also be used as a lockable storage container for school lunches so that children do not have access to the food until lunchtime.