Patent ID: 8177119
Filing Date: 2012-05-15
Classification: B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A disposable servingware container press-formed from a generally planar paperboard blank, the container having an outermost diameter, D, and comprising: (a) a bottom panel having an arched central crown with a convex upper surface; (b) a first annular transition portion extending upwardly and outwardly from the bottom panel, wherein a portion of the arched central crown defines a substantially continuous, convex arched profile spanning at least 75% of the horizontal distance between the center of the container and the first annular transition portion; (c) an optional sidewall portion extending upwardly and outwardly from the first annular transition portion; (d) a second annular transition portion flaring outwardly with respect to the first annular transition portion defining a second radius of curvature, R (e) an outer flange portion extending outwardly with respect to the second annular transition portion.