U.S. patent application number 12/927713 was filed with the patent office on 2013-03-21 for reusable pizza container.
This patent application is currently assigned to Epifanio Colon. The applicant listed for this patent is Epifanio Colon. Invention is credited to Epifanio Colon.
Application Number | 20130068830 12/927713 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47879693 |
Filed Date | 2013-03-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130068830 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Colon; Epifanio |
March 21, 2013 |
Reusable pizza container
Abstract
The present invention provides a reusable pizza box that may
also be used as a storage container for holding leftover pizza. In
the most preferable embodiment a simple tear is utilized as primary
means of weakening the box structure, which facilitates separating
the first box into two portions. The resulting open end of one
portion may be readily folded shut, thereby forming a second closed
box structure. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the second box is essentially half the volume of the first box. The
remaining portion may also be folded shut thereby forming a third
closed box structure.
Inventors: |
Colon; Epifanio; (New Hyde
Park, NY) |
|
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Colon; Epifanio |
New Hyde Park |
NY |
US |
|
|
Assignee: |
Epifanio Colon
|
Family ID: |
47879693 |
Appl. No.: |
12/927713 |
Filed: |
November 23, 2010 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
|
|
|
|
|
|
Application
Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
|
|
61400278 |
Jul 26, 2010 |
|
|
|
Current U.S.
Class: |
229/101.2 |
Current CPC
Class: |
Y02W 30/80 20150501;
B65D 5/6664 20130101; Y02W 30/807 20150501; B65D 5/5495 20130101;
B65D 2301/10 20130101; B65D 5/0005 20130101; B65D 5/5475 20130101;
B65D 2585/366 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
229/101.2 |
International
Class: |
B65D 5/355 20060101
B65D005/355; B65D 5/54 20060101 B65D005/54 |
Claims
1: (canceled)
2: A pizza box comprising a base with a lateral containment element
and an upper closure lid, comprising: at said base or at said
closure lid, at least one weakened portion which defines at least a
sheet-like element which can be detached to provide a two secondary
boxes for pizza.
3: A pizza box according to claim 1, wherein said weakened portion
has a closed shape.
4: A pizza box according to claim 1, wherein the pizza box
comprises at on weakened portion at a defined hinged attached back
wall of said base and/or of said closure lid and are adapted to
define a sheet-like element which can be detached to provide 2
secondary boxes.
5: A pizza box according to claim 1, wherein a portion of said at
least one weakened portion is arranged along the extension of the
connecting edge between said lateral containment element and said
upper closure lid.
6: The pizza box according to claim 1, wherein said weakened
portion is provided by die cutting.
7: The pizza box according to claim 1, said weakened portion has at
least one perforation which is adapted to facilitate the separation
of Box A from Box B.
8: The pizza box according to claim 6, wherein said at least one
perforation is designed, following separation of Box A and Box B,
to remain connected to said base or to said closure lid.
9: The pizza box according to claim 1, wherein the pizza box it
comprises, at said sheet-like element, at least one folding line
which is adapted to facilitate the folding of said sheet-like
element.
10: The pizza box according to claim 1, wherein the pizza box
comprises at least one folding line at portions of said base and/or
of said upper closure lid.
11: The pizza box according to claim 1, wherein said sheet-like
element comprises at a partially curvilinear edge.
12: The pizza box according to claim 1, wherein said pizza box is
made of cardboard for food use.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to prior art in United
Stated Provisional Application No. 61/400,278, filed Jul. 23, 2010,
Emibox-reusable pizza box. [0002] Field of Classification Search
D9/414, 420, 421, 423, 426, 430, 431, 432, 433; 206/216, 273, 299,
551, 730, 740, 822; 229/116.2, 123.3, 210, 221, 222, 226, 227, 228,
238, 904
REFERENCES CITED
U.S. Patent Documents
[0002] [0003] 1,339,334 May 1920 . . . Heiser [0004] 1,845,436
February 1932 . . . Wagner [0005] 1,866,230 July 1932 . . . Stubbs
[0006] 2,174,687 October 1939 . . . Comley [0007] 2,832,466 April
1958 . . . Sheard [0008] 2,947,637 September 1960 . . . Fabiano
[0009] 3,116,868 January 1964 . . . Lazure [0010] 3,357,544
December 1967 . . . Gingher [0011] 3,384,290 May 1968 . . . Glover
[0012] 4,008,849 February 1977 . . . Baber [0013] 4,452,367 June
1984 . . . Wein [0014] 4,905,837 March 1990 . . . Schucter et al.
[0015] 5,098,013 March 1992 . . . France [0016] 6,155,477 December
2000 . . . Herrera et al. [0017] 6,440,050 August 2002 . . .
Capparelli. [0018] 6,629,607 October 2003 . . . Gibson [0019]
D484,406 S December 2003 . . . Jacquet . . . D9/430 [0020]
7,261,232 August 2007 . . . Schropp [0021] 7,597,238 B2 Oct. 2009 .
. . Muney [0022] D607,321 S January 2010 . . . Mark . . . D9/414
[0023] D623,939 S September 2010 . . . Tearle . . . 229/222
CLAIM
[0024] I claimed the ornamental design for this reusable pizza box
as shown and described.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0025] Not Applicable
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX
[0026] Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0027] The present invention is in the technical field of box. More
particularly, the present invention is in the technical field of a
pizza container. More particularly, the present invention is in the
technical field of a reusable pizza container.
[0028] U.S. Pat. No. 6,440,050, issued Aug. 27, 2002, Inventors
Capparelli; Patsy R. (Norcross, Ga.), the present invention can be
formed into at least two differently shaped and sized boxes; thus
efficiently accommodating a whole pizza pie in its original
rectangular shape, and efficiently accommodating a slice or other
portion of pizza in its reduced-size, triangular shape.
[0029] The shortcomings of carrying a reduced-sized triangular box
is that it odd shaped, it is also uncomfortable to carry and makes
for poor storage in refrigerator.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0030] The present invention is a general size pizza container with
a plurality of folds, tears and perforations. Once those folds,
tears and perforations are utilized the container will be reduced
in size and still be able to store from two to eight pieces of
pizza. Thus, making it is easier to transport unconsumed portions
and much easier to store in a refrigerator in a college dorm or
home.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL DRAWINGS
[0031] FIG. 1. is a perspective view of large pizza container of
the present design closed;
[0032] FIG. 2. is a perspective view of large pizza container
according to present design opened;
[0033] FIG. 3. is a top view of opened container of the present
invention;
[0034] FIG. 4. is a top view of opened container displaying the
bottom and reusable portion of the pizza container;
[0035] FIG. 5. is a top view of opened container displaying only
the reusable portion of the pizza container;
[0036] FIG. 6. is a perspective view of reduced pizza container and
partially closed;
[0037] FIG. 7. is a perspective view of reduced pizza container and
closed;
[0038] FIG. 8. is a top view of reduced pizza container;
[0039] FIG. 9. is a bottom view of reduced pizza container;
[0040] FIG. 10. is a perspective front view of reduced pizza
container;
[0041] FIG. 11. is rear view of reduced pizza container;
[0042] FIG. 12. is right side view of reduced closed pizza
container;
[0043] FIG. 13. is the left side view of reduced closed pizza
container;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0044] Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1
there is shown a large closed pizza container with a plurality of
perforations, bends, tears and cuts.
[0045] Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 2, is
a perspective view of large pizza container opened, according to
present design.
[0046] Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 3, a
common pizza box, shown is Piece 1 the outer edges of pizza that
are to be folded inward. Piece 2 is the bottom portion tongue that
will be later utilized in perforation 6. Fold line 3 will later
become the bottom sides of the pizza container. Fold line 4 is the
second bend required for Piece 2 to fit into perforation 6. Fold
line 5 is the first bend required for Piece 2 to fit into
perforation 6. Piece 6 is a perforated slot which will receive
Piece 2. Tear line 7 is required for Piece 2 to fit into
perforation 6. Piece 8 differentiates the bottom portion of the
pizza container from the top portion of the pizza container. Tear
line 9 will be utilized to remove the upper portion of pizza
container and enter that perforated tab into perforation 15. Fold
line 10 differentiates the top portion of pizza container. Fold
line 11 on the top portion of pizza container uniquely allows the
top portion of the pizza container to bend. Fold/Tear line 12 is
necessitated for creating a lock for this pizza container. Piece 13
is the upper edges of pizza container. Fold/Tear line 14 are locks
required for the top portion of this reusable pizza container.
Perforation 15 will receive tear line 9. Fold line 16 will squarely
bend forward and fit inside of fold line 4. Pieces 17 are cutouts
that are circular and are required for this pizza container.
[0047] In more detail FIG. 3, is a generally rectangular pizza
container Piece 1 is the outer edges of the pizza container, which
will be folded inwards producing the left and right sides of the
pizza container. Piece 2 which is connected to the bottom portion
of this pizza container will be utilized to be inserted into
perforation 6. Fold lines 3 run parallel to each other from the
left side and right side and extend from top to bottom and once the
folds are completed you can see where the pizza will be placed.
Fold line 4 is the second bend required for Piece 2 to fit into
perforation 6 and this will create a front lock for the bottom
portion of this pizza container. Fold line 5 is the first bend
required for Piece 2, known as the tongue, to fit into perforation
6, which is the groove. Piece 6 is a perforated slot this will
receive Piece 2. Tear line 7 is required for Piece 2 to be moved so
that it can fit into perforation 6. Piece 8 differentiates the
bottom portion of this pizza container, which includes Tear 7,
perforation 6; fold lines 5, 4, 3, Piece 2 and Piece 1. form the
top portion of this pizza container.
[0048] Tear line 9 will be utilized to remove the upper portion of
this pizza container from Piece 8, the bottom portion and enter
that perforated tab into perforation 15 when converting common size
pizza container to reusable pizza container. Fold line 10
differentiates the top portion of this pizza container and it
includes fold lines 11, and 16, tear lines 12 and 14, Piece 13,
perforation 15 and cutouts 17. Fold line 11 on the top portion of
this pizza container uniquely allows the top portion of this pizza
container, once removed from the bottom portion of this pizza
container, to bend and thus creating a reusable pizza container,
whereupon leftover pizza from three pieces up to eight can be
stored. Tear/Fold line 12 is necessitated for creating a lock for
this pizza container.
[0049] Piece 13 is the upper edges of pizza container and they will
tuck into fold lines 10. Tear/Fold line 14 are locks required for
the top portion of this reusable pizza container. Perforation 15
will be moved forward to receive tear line 9. Fold line 16 will
squarely bend forward and fit inside of fold line 4. Pieces 17 are
circular cut outs, known as in trade industry as vent holes, are
required for this pizza container.
[0050] In further detail, FIG. 3, is an 18 inch.times.18
inch.times.2 inch pizza container, which holds the standard
hand-tossed pizza pie. Piece 2 which is connected to the bottom
portion of this pizza container will be utilized to be inserted
into perforation 6. Prior art will have two perforations accepting
two tabs. By having a long perforation and tab system allows for
air to circulate from the rear of this pizza container to the front
and vice a versa. Fold lines 3 run parallel to each other from the
left side and right side and extends from top to bottom and once
the folds are completed that is where the pizza will be placed.
Aforementioned lines also intersect tear lines 7, 12 and 14. Fold
lines 4 and 5 are required for Piece 2 to fit into perforation 6
and Tear line 7 this will create a front lock that is structurally
sound pizza container and will have to hold a large and very hot
pizza. Piece 8 differentiates the bottom portion of this pizza
container, whereupon a pizza will be place and it includes Tear 7,
perforation 6, fold lines 5, 4, 3, Piece 2 and Piece 1 from the top
portion of this pizza container.
[0051] Innovatively, FIG. 4. is a top view of opened container
displaying the reusable portion of the pizza container; Tear line 9
in bodies, fold lines 10, 11, 12, 14, and 16, Piece 13 (an angle
cut tab), perforation 15 and cut-outs 17, in this reusable pizza
container. Once tear line 9 is removed from the bottom portion, now
the upper portion of this pizza container transforms into a
reusable pizza container. Fold line 10 is now part of the reusable
pizza container, which was separated by Pieces 1, 2, and 8, fold
lines 3, 4, 5, perforation 6, and tear line 7 and it serves as part
of the front of this present invention. Tear/Fold line 12 is needed
for creating a lock for the large pizza container, in that, the
tear is made first then the fold follows thereafter. As the top of
this pizza container meets the bottom portion it will be sandwiched
by Piece 1 and fold line 3. Piece 13 is the upper edges of pizza
container and they will tuck into fold lines 10. Tear/Fold line 14
is required for creating a lock for this reusable pizza container,
in that, the tear is made first then the fold follows thereafter.
As the top of this reusable pizza container, which encompasses
Pieces 1 and 13, fold lines 3, 11, 16, perforation 16 meets the
bottom portion, which utilizes Piece 1, fold lines 3, 9, and 10,
Tear/fold 12, Tear line 9 and cutouts 17, will be sandwiched by
Piece 1 and fold line 3. Perforation 15 will be moved forward to
receive tear line 9 and creating a lock mechanism for this reusable
pizza container. Fold line 16 will squarely bend forward and fit
inside of fold line 4. Piece 17 are circular cut outs, identified
in the industry as vent holes, are required for this pizza
container.
[0052] The construction detail of FIG. 3 of this reusable pizza
container is to be made of E-fluted, corrugated fiberboard. A
product made for strength and desirable for art work. Piece 1 is 41
inches in length (on both sides) with a 30 degree angle cut which
ends at 413/4 inches long. Piece 2 is a 1/4 inch tab, measures 14
inches in length, of this pizza container which will later be
inserted into perforation 6. Fold lines 3 is 433/4 inches in length
(on both sides) once the folds are completed that is where the
pizza will be placed. Fold line 4 is 3 29/32 inches from Piece 2
and Fold line 5 is 21/4 inches from Piece 2. Fold Piece 2 to fold
line 5, then tear line 7, which measures 3 29/32 toward perforation
6, place Piece 2 over Tear line 7 and push them into perforation 6
which is 1/8 inch from fold line 4 and is 14 inches in length.
Thus, creating a very secure lock for this pizza container. Piece 8
is the surface area measuring 18 inches.times.18 inches, whereupon
the pizza will rest.
[0053] FIG. 5 is a top view of opened container displaying only the
reusable portion of the pizza container; Tear line 9 starts at
Piece 1, which is 1 10/12 inches from fold line 3, continues 1 inch
past fold lines 3, there is a perpendicular Tear for 1/2 inch, a
horizontal tear for 53/4 inches, a perpendicular Tear for 1/2 inch,
a 43/4 inch horizontal tear, a 1/2 inch perpendicular tear, a 53/4
horizontal tear, a 1/2 inch perpendicular tear, a 1 inch tear past
fold line 3 and continuance to Piece 1. Separation from Large pizza
container to reduced sized-reusable pizza container has been
completed.
[0054] Fold lines 10 are 1 10/12 inches, apart from each other, and
from Tear line 9, more specifically from the Tear line 9 where
measurement is 43/4 inches and spans 22 inches across to Piece 1.
Fold lines 11 is 8 inches from fold line 10 and starts at Piece 1,
intersects fold line 3 at 1 10/12 inches and goes 22 inches from
left side to right side, creating a very unique bend in this
reusable pizza container. Piece 13 is the upper edges of pizza
container, cut at 30.degree. measuring 3/4 inch will move forward
to fold line 10. Tear/Fold line 14, measuring 1 10/12 inch by 1
10/12 inch is required for creating a lock for this reusable pizza
container, in that, the tear is made first then the fold follows
thereafter. As Piece 18, this measures 18 inches of this reusable
pizza container, which encompasses Pieces 1 and 13, fold lines 3,
11, 16, perforation 16 meets fold line 10 (the bottom portion),
which utilizes Piece 1, fold lines 3, 9, and 10, Tear/fold 12, Tear
line 9 and cutouts 17, will be sandwiched by Piece 1 and fold line
3 and will create a lock for this very functional and reusable
pizza container. Perforations 15 measure 53/4 inches apiece, will
bend forward toward fold line 10, Tear line 9 will be moved upward
to enter perforation 15. Pieces 17 are vent holes for this reusable
pizza container measures 22/32 inch in diameter, and will be
located 6 inches from fold line 3 on the left side and right side
and 1/2 inch from fold line 10 and fold line 9. The dimensions of
this reusable pizza container will be 8 inches.times.18 inches by 2
inches, as displayed in FIG. 6.
[0055] With reference to FIG. 7, is a view of the present invention
and illustrates how a sheet of material may be cut and folded
according to the present invention.
[0056] With reference to FIG. 8, is a view of the present invention
and illustrates the top view of the present invention.
[0057] With reference to FIG. 9, is a view of the present invention
and illustrates the bottom view the present invention.
[0058] With reference to FIG. 10, is a view of the present
invention and illustrates the front view of the present
invention.
[0059] With reference to FIG. 11, is a view of the present
invention and illustrates the rear view of the present
invention.
[0060] With reference to FIG. 12, is a view of the present
invention and illustrates the right side front view of the present
invention.
[0061] With reference to FIG. 13, is a plan view of the present
invention and illustrates the left side view of the present
invention.
[0062] Referring now to the invention shown in FIG. 1, a common
pizza container, well known within the art, is shown. The pizza
container has 9 folds. This pizza container has three cuts. This
pizza container has 5 Tear lines. Although only one embodiment of
commonly known pizza box is shown, it should be noted that the
present invention may be incorporated within any rectangular shaped
pizza container without departing from the scope to the
invention.
[0063] Continuing with this invention FIG. 10 is the front view of
this reusable pizza container, Piece 3 measures are 1 10/12 inches
length. Piece 17 are cutouts measuring 22/32 inches. Piece 10 which
are the outer layer of this reusable pizza container measuring 18
inches. The dimensions of this reusable pizza container will be 8
inches.times.18 inches by 2 inches.
[0064] As examples of further, useful benefits of the present
invention, will be made of E fluted corrugated fiberboard, which is
environmentally friendly. The circular vents and locking mechanism
allow air to flow therein preventing its content to become soggy
and undesirable. The present invention is economical. In addition,
in its reconfigured dimensions of 8 inches.times.18 inches by 2
inches make it s easy to transport and store in a refrigerator at
home or college dormitory.
[0065] While the foregoing written description of the invention
enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered
presently to be the best's mode thereof, those of ordinary skill
will understand and appreciate the existence of variations,
combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method,
and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited
by the above described embodiment, method and examples, but by all
embodiments and methods within the scope and the spirit of the
invention.
* * * * *