초록

A multi-ply food container. The multi-ply food container has selective reinforcement at the center of the food container, and regions of a raised side wall and/or rim which are not reinforced. The reinforcement is preferably done by joining an additional ply to the food container.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-ply food container having an XY plane and a Z-direction orthogonal thereto, said food container having a boundary defined by a periphery,said food container comprising a first portion and a second portion spaced from the first portion in the Z-direction, each of s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A multi-ply food container having an XY plane and a Z-direction orthogonal thereto, said food container having a boundary defined by a periphery,said food container comprising a first portion and a second portion spaced from the first portion in the Z-direction, each of said first portion and said second portion comprising cellulosic plies, wherein said second portion consist of a single thickness ply,said first portion comprising more plies than said second portion, said second portion circumscribing said first portion and being elevated relative to said first portion when said food container is in a horizontal use position, such that said second portion defines said periphery of said food container.