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An incrementally variable volume container includes a sectionalised side wall and a closed bottom end. Each section has a top rim with an external thread for engaging a threaded lid. A tear strip is integrally molded between each top rim and a next section of the container to permit the next section

An incrementally variable volume container includes a sectionalised side wall and a closed bottom end. Each section has a top rim with an external thread for engaging a threaded lid. A tear strip is integrally molded between each top rim and a next section of the container to permit the next section to be removed. The container is used to contain perishable liquid, semi-solid or granular food items. The sections can be detached and discarded as the food content is consumed, and the lid can be used to close any section in fluid tight seal. Air volume in the container above the food content is thereby reduced and the freshness of the food content is maintained.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A variable volume container comprising:a continuous, sectionalized side wall having a closed bottom end, each section of the side wall having a top rim that includes an external thread for securing a lid that is adapted to engage the top rim in a fluid tight seal;an int

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A variable volume container comprising:a continuous, sectionalized side wall having a closed bottom end, each section of the side wall having a top rim that includes an external thread for securing a lid that is adapted to engage the top rim in a fluid tight seal;an integral tear strip disposed between adjacent sections of the side wall for separating the sections of the side wall from the respective top rims; and,a lid having a dependant skirt defining an internal thread for securing the lid to the top rims, so that the container can be closed in a fluid tight seal regardless of the number of sections removed from the side wall.