U.S. patent application number 16/235413 was filed with the patent office on 2019-07-04 for food container.
This patent application is currently assigned to TT Therapeutics, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Thomas F. Pepe. Invention is credited to Thomas F. Pepe.
Application Number | 20190202601 16/235413 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 67059318 |
Filed Date | 2019-07-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190202601 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Pepe; Thomas F. |
July 4, 2019 |
FOOD CONTAINER
Abstract
The present invention relates to a food container identical to a
weight plate for users such as, but not limited to, gym-goers,
athletes, and sport players. The container comprises a base with an
edge. The base includes a bottom surface. A continuous wall
upwardly extends from the edge of the base to form a food receiving
portion with an open end. The bottom surface of the base further
includes one or more partition walls, which extends from a top
surface of the base dividing the food receiving portion into one or
more storage sections. The food receiving portions are configured
to store items. The container comprises a lid, which is designed to
releasably engage with the open end of the container to cover the
food receiving portion. The bottom portion of the base and the lid
comprises a shape of a weight plate that is used in a gym.
Inventors: |
Pepe; Thomas F.; (Missouri
City, TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Pepe; Thomas F. |
Missouri City |
TX |
US |
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Assignee: |
TT Therapeutics, LLC
Missouri City
TX
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Family ID: |
67059318 |
Appl. No.: |
16/235413 |
Filed: |
December 28, 2018 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62612023 |
Dec 29, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 2543/00879
20130101; B65D 21/0213 20130101; B65D 25/2835 20130101; B65D
2543/00092 20130101; B65D 25/06 20130101; B65D 81/365 20130101;
B65D 2525/281 20130101; B65D 21/0228 20130101; B65D 25/04
20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 25/04 20060101
B65D025/04; B65D 25/28 20060101 B65D025/28; B65D 21/02 20060101
B65D021/02 |
Claims
1. A food container for storing food, comprising: a base with an
edge, wherein the base comprises a bottom surface having a shape a
weight plate; a continuous wall extends upwardly from the edge of
the base to form a food receiving portion with an open end; one or
more partition walls extend from a top surface of the base dividing
the food receiving portion into one or more storage section,
wherein the storage sections are configured to store food products,
and a lid configured to cover the open end of the food receiving
portion.
2. The container of claim 1, made of a silicone material.
3. The container of claim 1, made of a plastic material.
4. The container of claim 1, made of a metallic material.
5. The container of claim 1, wherein the bottom surface of the base
includes a weight mark.
6. The container of claim 1, wherein the lid comprises a shape of
the weight plate.
7. The container of claim 1, wherein the lid is at least one or
combination of a snap-on removable lid, slidable removable lid, or
any fastener lid.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO APPLICATION
[0001] This patent application claims the benefit of U.S.
Application 62/612,023 filed on Dec. 29, 2017. The above
application is incorporated by reference herein in its
entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A. Technical Field
[0002] The invention disclosed herein generally relates to a
container. More particularly, the invention disclosed herein
relates to a food container identical to a weight plate for users
such as, but not limited to, gym-goers, athletes, and sport
players.
B. Description of Related Art
[0003] Exercise is an activity that enhances or maintains physical
fitness and overall health. It is often suggested that a person
should exercise for 30 minutes at least three times a week. Gyms
are popular places for people to work out. Despite the well-known
benefits of exercise, a proper nutrient-rich food is important
before, during, and after exercise.
[0004] Most exercisers carry pre-made food throughout the day to
maintain calories. specifically, during preparation for a fitness
competition it is very common to see a contestant have his or her
meals pre-made and put in a container. They usually have several
meals pre-made in multiple containers that they eat from throughout
the day to maintain calorie intake. This is ideal because eating
out every day is expensive but also can be detrimental to a user
due to lack of access to specific needed quality nutrition.
[0005] Therefore, there is a need to provide an easily portable
food container for storing items, but not limited to, pre-made food
products, medicine, a protein powder. There is also a need to
provide a food container identical to a weight plate for users such
as, but not limited to, gym-goers, athletes, and sport players to
represent the user's passion for fitness.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to a container or storage
apparatus. More particularly, the invention disclosed herein
relates to a food container identical to a weight plate for users
such as, but not limited to, gym-goers, athletes, and sport
players.
[0007] According to the present invention, the container is
configured to store items, but not limited to, pre-made food
products, medicine, and protein powder. In one embodiment, the
container could be a meal prep container. The container is designed
to represent the user's passion for fitness. In one embodiment, the
container is made of a material, but not limited to, plastic. In
some embodiments, the container is made of a material, but not
limited to, a silicone material and a metallic material.
[0008] In one embodiment, the container comprises a base with an
edge. In one embodiment, a continuous wall upwardly extends from
the edge of the base to form a food receiving portion with an open
end. In one embodiment, one or more partition walls extend from a
top surface of the base dividing the food receiving portion into
one or more storage sections. The food receiving portions are
configured to store items, but not limited to, pre-made food
products, medicine, and protein powder. In one embodiment, the
container further comprises a lid. The lid is configured to cover
the open end of the food receiving portion. In one embodiment, the
lid is designed to releasably engage with the open end.
[0009] In one embodiment, the bottom portion of the base comprises
a shape of a weight plate that is used in a gym. In one embodiment,
the lid is a snap-on removable lid. The lid includes an upper and a
lower surface. In one embodiment, the upper surface of the lid
further includes weight numbers. The weight marks on the lid
indicate the size of the container. In one embodiment, the lid
comprises a shape of the weight plate. The container is an ideal
device to improve the appearance of the user such as, but not
limited to, gym goers, athletes, and sport players. The container
provides a compelling user experience.
[0010] Other objects, features and advantages of the present
invention will become apparent from the following detailed
description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed
description and the specific examples, while indicating specific
embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration
only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and
scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the
art from this detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed
description of the invention, is better understood when read in
conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of
illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the
invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not
limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein.
The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a
numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that
method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any
subsequent drawing herein.
[0012] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a food
container used for storing items in an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0013] FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of the
food container with a lid in one embodiment of the present
invention.
[0014] FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a rear perspective view of
the food container in one embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIGS. 4A-4B exemplarily illustrates a perspective and top
view of the container closed with the lid in one embodiment of the
present invention.
[0016] FIG. 5 exemplarily illustrates the perspective view of the
container with a plurality of slots in one embodiment of the
present invention.
[0017] FIG. 6 exemplarily illustrates the perspective view of the
plurality of containers connected each other in one embodiment of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS
[0018] A description of embodiments of the present invention will
now be given with reference to the Figures. It is expected that the
present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without
departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The
described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as
illustrative and not restrictive.
[0019] Referring to FIG. 1, a perspective view of a food container
100 used for storing items is disclosed. In one embodiment, the
container 100 is configured to store items including, but not
limited to, pre-made food products, medicine, and a protein powder.
In one embodiment, the container 100 could be a meal prep
container. The container 100 is designed to represent the user's
passion for fitness. In one embodiment, the container 100 is made
of a material, but not limited to, a plastic material. In some
embodiments, the container 100 is made of a material, but not
limited to, a silicone material and a metallic material.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 2, the container 100 comprises a base 102
(shown in FIG. 3) with an edge. In one embodiment, a continuous
wall 106 upwardly extends from the edge of the base 102 (shown in
FIG. 3) to form food receiving portion (108, 110 and 112) with an
open end. In one embodiment, one or more partition walls (114 and
116) extends from a top surface of the base 102 (shown in FIG. 3)
dividing the food receiving portion into one or more storage
sections. The food receiving portions (108, 110 and 112) are
configured to store items, but not limited to, pre-made food
products, medicine, a protein powder. In one embodiment, the
container 100 further comprises a lid 118. The lid 118 is
configured to cover the open end of the food receiving portion. In
one embodiment, the lid 118 is designed to releasably engage with
the open end of the container 100. In one embodiment, the container
100 further includes a handle 122. In one embodiment, the handle
122 includes a gripping means that provides a convenient gripping
for the user to lift and hold the container 100.
[0021] Referring to FIG. 3, the bottom portion of the base 102
comprises a shape of a weight plate that is used in a gym. In one
embodiment, one side of the bottom portion of the base 102 is
marked with weights, for example, but not limited to, 35 lbs (15
kg), 45 lbs and 2.5 lbs. The weight numbers indicate the size of
the container 100. In an exemplary embodiment, the container 100
could be a small container, which includes 2.5 lbs (1 kg) weight
mark at the bottom portion. In another embodiment, the bottom
portion of the base 102 may not be having weight marks or
stamps.
[0022] Referring to FIGS. 4A-4B, the lid 118 is a snap-on removable
lid. The lid 118 includes an upper and a lower surface. In one
embodiment, the upper surface of the lid 118 further includes
weight numbers. The weight marks on the lid 118 indicate the size
of the container 100. In one embodiment, the lid 118 comprises a
shape of the weight plate. The lid 118 could be securely clasped to
the wall 106 to cover the open end of the food receiving portion of
the device. The container 100 is an ideal device to improve the
appearance of the users such as, but not limited to, gym goers,
athletes, and sport players. The container 100 provides a
compelling user experience and could be reused conveniently. In
another embodiment, the lid 118 could be a slidable lid. In further
another embodiment, the lid 118 could be secured to the wall 106
via fasteners, but not limited to, screws.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 5, the bottom portion of the base 102
includes a plurality of slots 120. In one embodiment, the plurality
of slots 120 could extend upwardly from the bottom of the base 102.
In one embodiment, the plurality of slots 120 are adapted to snap
fit into the bottom portion of the container 100. The plurality of
slots 120 are configured to receive items could be, but not limited
to, pre-made food products, medicine, and protein power. In one
embodiment, the plurality of slots 120 is slidably adjustable
within the bottom portion of the container 100. In another
embodiment, the bottom portion of the container 100 includes an
open end, so the user could customize the food storage section by
adjusting the plurality of slots 120.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 6, the stacked configuration of the
plurality of containers connected each other, is illustrated. In
one embodiment, the user could connect one container 100 to another
container for carrying bulk items, for example, but not limited to,
pre-made food products, medicine, and protein powder, thereby, the
user could easily carry multiple containers without any effort. In
another embodiment, the plurality of containers could snap tightly
one on the other.
[0025] Preferred embodiments of this invention are described
herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying
out the invention. It should be understood that the illustrated
embodiments are exemplary only, and should not be taken as limiting
the scope of the invention.
[0026] The foregoing description comprise illustrative embodiments
of the present invention. Having thus described exemplary
embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those
skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only,
and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications
may be made within the scope of the present invention. Merely
listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does
not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that
method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the invention
will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which this invention
pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the
foregoing descriptions. Although specific terms may be employed
herein, they are used only in generic and descriptive sense and not
for purposes of limitation. Accordingly, the present invention is
not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein.
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