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By providing an elongated, flexible hinge which extends between one edge of the base and an adjacent edge of the lid or cover, with the hinge being constructed for controlling the arcuate pivoting movement of the lid relative to the base, a uniquely constructed, self-sealing, perimeter, clam-shell c

By providing an elongated, flexible hinge which extends between one edge of the base and an adjacent edge of the lid or cover, with the hinge being constructed for controlling the arcuate pivoting movement of the lid relative to the base, a uniquely constructed, self-sealing, perimeter, clam-shell container is realized. By precisely controlling the arcuate path through which the lid moves relative to the base, as well as maintaining precisely controlled positions and orientations, automatic engagement of the cooperating ridge and groove of each component is realized, and complete engagement of the ridge and groove is attained.

대표청구항 ▼

By providing an elongated, flexible hinge which extends between one edge of the base and an adjacent edge of the lid or cover, with the hinge being constructed for controlling the arcuate pivoting movement of the lid relative to the base, a uniquely constructed, self-sealing, perimeter, clam-shell c

By providing an elongated, flexible hinge which extends between one edge of the base and an adjacent edge of the lid or cover, with the hinge being constructed for controlling the arcuate pivoting movement of the lid relative to the base, a uniquely constructed, self-sealing, perimeter, clam-shell container is realized. By precisely controlling the arcuate path through which the lid moves relative to the base, as well as maintaining precisely controlled positions and orientations, automatic engagement of the cooperating ridge and groove of each component is realized, and complete engagement of the ridge and groove is attained. ce. 7. The container system defined in claim 6, wherein the second surface and the fourth surface are further defined as comprising an outwardly extending locking rib or step portion formed therein, each positioned for cooperating, locking engagement with each other. 8. The container system defined in claim 6, wherein said system further comprises an outward extending step surface formed along the terminating edge of the second surface adjacent the hinge member and a first wall member affixed along a first edge thereof to the step surface and extending substantially the entire length of said step surface. 9. The container system defined in claim 8, wherein said first wall member is further defined as being affixed along a second edge thereof to the flange portion of the hinge member. 10. The container system defined in claim 9, wherein said system further comprises a second wall member affixed to the fourth surface of the groove member and positioned in juxtaposed, spaced, facing relationship therewith. 11. The container system defined in claim 10, wherein the flexible, arcuately curved portion of the hinge member is further defined as being affixed to the terminating edge of the second wall member. 12. The container system defined in claim 11, wherein said flange portion is further defined as angularly extending from the first wall member with an arcuate distance ranging between about 100° and 140°. 13. The container system defined in claim 12, wherein said arcuate distance is further defined as comprising between about 110° and 130°. 14. The container system defined in claim 11, wherein said first wall member and said second wall member are further defined as being in juxtaposed, spaced, substantially parallel relationship to each other when said container is in the open position. 15. The container system defined in claim 14, wherein said first wall member and said second wall member are further defined as being spaced apart, when the container is in the open position, a distance ranging between about 0.325 and 0.400 inches. 16. The container system defined in claim 9, wherein the first wall member is further defined as comprising a vertical height ranging between about 0.140 and 0.200 inches. 17. The container system defined in claim 1, wherein the base member and said cover member are further defined as being formed from transparent plastic material for providing complete visibility of any product retained therein. 18. The container system defined in claim 17, wherein the container is constructed by one selected from the group consisting of thermoforming and vacuum forming.