U.S. patent application number 16/452310 was filed with the patent office on 2020-12-31 for reusable storage bag.
The applicant listed for this patent is Vsevolod Mouler. Invention is credited to Vsevolod Mouler.
Application Number | 20200407118 16/452310 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000004169712 |
Filed Date | 2020-12-31 |
United States Patent
Application |
20200407118 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Mouler; Vsevolod |
December 31, 2020 |
REUSABLE STORAGE BAG
Abstract
A reusable food storage receptacle is disclosed comprising a
first sidewall and a second sidewall integrally molded at a bottom
edge, a left edge, and a right edge to form the storage receptacle.
The first sidewall and the second sidewall have a releasable seal
at a top portion to seal a foodstuff therein. A panel is attached
to an exterior surface of the first sidewall. The panel is
configured to retain a plurality of utensils.
Inventors: |
Mouler; Vsevolod; (San
Francisco, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Mouler; Vsevolod |
San Francisco |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000004169712 |
Appl. No.: |
16/452310 |
Filed: |
June 25, 2019 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 33/007 20130101;
B65D 33/14 20130101; B65D 75/008 20130101; B65D 2203/02 20130101;
B65D 33/004 20130101; B65D 33/16 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 33/00 20060101
B65D033/00; B65D 33/14 20060101 B65D033/14; B65D 75/00 20060101
B65D075/00; B65D 33/16 20060101 B65D033/16 |
Claims
1. A reusable food storage receptacle, comprising: a first sidewall
and a second sidewall integrally molded at a bottom edge, a left
edge, and a right edge to form a storage receptacle, the first
sidewall and the second sidewall having a releasable seal at a top
portion to seal a foodstuff therein; and a panel attached to an
exterior surface of the first sidewall, the panel configured to
retain a plurality of utensils.
2. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 1, further
comprising an indicator.
3. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 2, wherein the
indicator is positioned on the exterior surface of the first
sidewall.
4. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 3, wherein the
indicator is further comprised of a rotationally mounted knob and a
pointer.
5. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 4, wherein the
indicator is further comprised of a plurality of text to indicate a
date.
6. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 1, wherein the
storage receptacle is constructed of a flexible material.
7. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 6, wherein the
storage receptacle can store a liquid and a solid foodstuff.
8. A reusable food storage receptacle, comprising: a first sidewall
and a second sidewall integrally molded at a bottom edge, a left
edge, and a right edge to form a storage receptacle, the first
sidewall and the second sidewall having a releasable seal at a top
portion to seal a foodstuff; a panel attached to an exterior
surface of the first sidewall, the panel configured to retain a
plurality of utensils; and an indicator positioned on an exterior
surface of the second sidewall to selectively indicate a date.
9. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 8, wherein the
indicator is further comprised of a rotationally mounted knob and a
pointer.
10. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 9, wherein the
pointer points to the date to indicate the date the foodstuff was
stored.
11. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 8, wherein the
storage receptacle is configured to stand in an upright
position.
12. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 8, wherein the
first sidewall and the second sidewall define an interior of the
food storage receptacle wherein foodstuff is stored.
13. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 8, wherein the
storage receptacle is configurable in a collapsed configuration to
facilitate storage.
14. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 8, further
comprising a writing surface to permit the user to write on at
least one of the following: first sidewall, the second sidewall,
and the panel.
15. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 8, further
comprising a heating and cooling system retained by the panel.
16. A reusable food storage receptacle, comprising: a first
sidewall and a second sidewall integrally molded at a bottom edge,
a left edge, and a right edge to form a storage receptacle defined
by an interior formed by the first sidewall and the second
sidewall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall having a
releasable seal at a top portion to seal a foodstuff; a panel
attached to an exterior surface of the first sidewall, the panel
configured to retain a plurality of utensils and a plurality of
liquids; a rotationally mounted indicator to permit a user to
selectively indicate a date; and a tab integrally molded to the
left edge or the right edge, the tab comprised of an aperture to
permit the user to hang the storage receptacle.
17. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 16, wherein the
storage receptacle is configurable in a collapsed configuration to
facilitate storage.
18. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 16, wherein the
storage receptacle is configurable in an expanded configuration to
facilitate maximum foodstuff storage therein.
19. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 18, wherein the
storage receptacle can store a foodstuff, a utensil, a plurality of
home goods, and a plurality of office supplies.
20. The reusable food storage receptacle of claim 16, wherein the
indicator is further comprised of a rotationally mounted knob and a
pointer.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The embodiments generally relate to food storage containers
and more specifically relate to reusable food storage bags.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Disposable bags and containers are commonly used to
transport foodstuffs. These allow food to be heated and/or
refrigerated and function to allow the user to consume the
foodstuff directly from the bag or container. Flexible packages are
especially well suited to contain and dispense easily portable food
products. Often, both solid and liquid items are stored and form an
easily dispensable receptacle to allow the consumer to ingest the
foodstuff contained therein.
[0003] In the current arts, consumers must carry the necessary
utensils to consume the food stored in the receptacle. The utensils
and napkins are stored or provided separately from the food to
avoid dirtying of the utensil before use. Further, for some food
items such as salads, condiments are preferably separated until the
time of consumption. This requires additional containers to be
used, resulting in excess waste, and in some instances, require the
consumer to remove the additional container before heating or to
refrigerate the contents of the primary container.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts
in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed
description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended to
identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject
matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed
subject matter.
[0005] The embodiments herein provide a reusable food storage
receptacle comprising a first sidewall and a second sidewall
integrally molded at a bottom edge, a left edge, and a right edge
to form the storage receptacle. The first sidewall and the second
sidewall have a releasable seal at a top portion to seal a
foodstuff therein. A panel is attached to an exterior surface of
the first sidewall, the panel configured to retain a plurality of
utensils.
[0006] In one aspect, the reusable food storage receptacle also
comprises an indicator to permit a user to selectively indicate a
date. The date may correspond to the date the foodstuff was
prepared, the date the foodstuff was stored within the storage
receptacle, or the date which the foodstuff expires.
[0007] In one aspect, the indicator is positioned on the exterior
surface of the second sidewall.
[0008] In one aspect, the indicator is further comprised of a
rotationally mounted knob and a pointer, wherein the pointer is
positioned to indicate the date.
[0009] In one aspect, the storage receptacle is constructed of a
flexible material permitting the storage of a liquid or a solid
foodstuff.
[0010] In one aspect, the storage receptacle may be configured in a
collapsed or an expanded configuration.
[0011] In one aspect, a tab is integrally molded to the left edge
or the right edge, the tab comprised of an aperture to permit the
user to hang the storage receptacle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] A complete understanding of the present embodiments and the
advantages and features thereof will be more readily understood by
reference to the following detailed description when considered in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the food
storage receptacle, according to some embodiments;
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a front elevation view of the food
storage receptacle, according to some embodiments;
[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a front elevation view of the food
storage receptacle and indicator, according to some
embodiments;
[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates a right side elevation view of the food
storage receptacle, according to some embodiments;
[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates a left side elevation view of the food
storage receptacle, according to some embodiments;
[0018] FIG. 6 illustrates a top plan view of the food storage
receptacle, according to some embodiments;
[0019] FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom plan view of the food storage
receptacle, according to some embodiments; and
[0020] FIG. 8 illustrates a rear perspective view of the food
storage receptacle, according to some embodiments.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of
embodiments described herein are to the described receptacle and
methods of use. Any specific details of the embodiments are used
for demonstration purposes only, and no unnecessary limitations or
inferences are to be understood therefrom.
[0022] In general, the embodiments described herein relate a
storage receptacle for foodstuff. As used herein, the term
foodstuff may include solid or liquid food items or beverages.
[0023] In reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the food storage
receptacle 100 is illustrated having a first sidewall 110 and
second sidewall 120 attached at a left edge 130, a right edge 140,
and a bottom edge 150 to form an interior cavity to store a
foodstuff therein. A tab 160 extends from the left edge 130 and/or
the right edge 140 of the food storage receptacle 100. The tab 160
includes an aperture 170 to permit the user to hang the food
storage receptacle 100. A releasable seal 180 is positioned at a
top end to permit the user to selectively open and close the food
storage receptacle 100. Protrusion 190 (shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3)
is positioned at the top end of the food storage receptacle to
facilitate opening of the releasable seal.
[0024] In some embodiments, the food storage receptacle is
constructed of a single mold such that the first sidewall and the
second sidewall are integrally molded to one another.
[0025] In some embodiments, the food storage receptacle is
configured to stand in an upright, wherein the releasable seal is
at a top end of the food storage container.
[0026] FIG. 3 illustrates the food storage receptacle 100 in an
exemplary embodiment wherein an indicator 300 is positioned on the
exterior surface 310 of the second sidewall 120. The indicator 300
may be rotationally mounted to the exterior surface 310 of the food
storage receptacle 100 to permit the user to rotate the indicator
300 to display a date.
[0027] In some embodiments, the indicator 300 may be comprised of a
rotating knob 320 and a pointer 330 extending circumferentially
from the rotating knob 320, such that the pointer 330 identifies a
date provided on the exterior surface of the food storage
receptacle 100.
[0028] In some embodiments, the date may be the date the foodstuff
was disposed within the food storage receptacle 100, the date the
food is intended to be consumed, or the date which the foodstuff
within the receptacle may perish.
[0029] In some embodiments, the indicator 300 may be positioned on
the second sidewall 120 of the food storage receptacle 100.
Further, a plurality of indicators may be provided on the exterior
surface 310 of the food storage receptacle 100 each indicating a
metric related to the foodstuff within the food storage receptacle
100.
[0030] FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 illustrate the food storage receptacle 100
in a collapsed configuration wherein the first sidewall 110 and the
second sidewall 120 are contacting or nearly contacting one
another. The collapsed configuration may facilitate storage of a
plurality of food storage receptacles 100 when not in use. FIG. 6
and FIG. 7 illustrate the food storage receptacle in an expanded
configuration wherein the first sidewall 110 and the second
sidewall 120 are separated to accommodate the foodstuff therein.
One skilled in the arts will understand that the food storage
receptacle may be configured in a plurality of sizes and shapes to
accommodate the storage and transportation of a plurality of
foodstuff therein.
[0031] FIG. 8 illustrates the food storage panel arranged in an
upright position. A panel 800 attached to the exterior surface 310
of the food storage receptacle 100 to retain a plurality of items
therein. Such items may include utensils or condiments which are
separated from the foodstuff retained within the interior of the
food storage receptacle. Such utensils may include forks, spoons,
knives, chopsticks, or similar items commonly utilized. The upright
position facilitates consumption of the foodstuff stored within the
storage receptacle, such that the user may consume the foodstuff
directly therefrom. In such, the food storage receptacle 100 may be
utilized as a lunchbox.
[0032] In some embodiments, the panel is configured to retain a
heating and cooling system, such as a heat retaining pack or a cold
pack. The heating and cooling system pack may be heated or cooled
water, or a similar previously frozen or heated compound or mixture
known in the arts which facilitates temperature regulation of the
items disposed within the food storage receptacle.
[0033] In some embodiments, the panel is gusseted to the exterior
surface of the food storage receptacle 100 to provide a sealed bond
therebetween.
[0034] In some embodiments, the first sidewall and/or the second
sidewall may be comprised of a writeable surface to permit the user
to write information using a pen, pencil, marker, or other writing
utensil. In one example, the writing surface is positioned on the
panel.
[0035] In some embodiments, the storage receptacle may be
configured to store a foodstuff, a utensil, a plurality of home
goods, a plurality of office supplies, and various other items
which may be contained in the interior of the receptacle.
[0036] Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in
connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be
understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to
literally describe and illustrate every combination and
subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments
can be combined in any way and/or combination, and the present
specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to
constitute a complete written description of all combinations and
subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the
manner and process of making and using them, and shall support
claims to any such combination or sub combination.
[0037] An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be
made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a
single element can be substituted for two or more elements in a
claim. Although elements can be described above as acting in
certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to
be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed
combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and
that the claimed combination can be directed to a subcombination or
variation of a subcombination.
[0038] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that
the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly
shown and described hereinabove. A variety of modifications and
variations are possible in light of the above teachings without
departing from the following claims.
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