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A carton including separate tray and cover members and a membrane interposed therebetween which serves both a sealing and hinging function.

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In a sealing-hinging arrangement for a carton, the combination of: (a) a body member including a rim presenting a sealing surface; (b) a separate lid member including a rim presenting a sealing surface; (c) a relatively thin, flexible, membrane formed of a sealable material and folded upon itself to

In a sealing-hinging arrangement for a carton, the combination of: (a) a body member including a rim presenting a sealing surface; (b) a separate lid member including a rim presenting a sealing surface; (c) a relatively thin, flexible, membrane formed of a sealable material and folded upon itself to present two sections separated from each other by a fold line; (d) one of said sections being of sufficient size and shape to cover the entire sealing surface of the rim of one of said members, and the other of said sections being of sufficient size and shape to cover at least a portion of the sealing surface of the rim of the other member at one side of said other member; (e) said sections being sealed to the rim sealing surfaces of the respective members to effect a hermetic seal therebetween; (f) said members being free from direct connection to each other, with said membrane functioning as the sole connection and hinge means between said members.