Patent ID: 7980414
Filing Date: 2011-07-19
Classification: B65B,B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A produce container comprising: a plastic container including a top and bottom and at least a first side and a second side, a substantially enclosed basket body having a top opening and a bottom surface, the top opening arranged to receive therein contents to be inserted into the container; a substantially enclosed lid for attachment to the basket body arranged to close the container using at least one latch to secure the lid to said basket body, the lid and basket body shaped to form an opening between the basket and the lid on at least the first and second sides when the lid is closed; the first side of the basket configured with openings to enable fluid to easily and rapidly enter the container when closed thereby enabling the fluid to contact substantially all of the contents of the container; and the second side having a support surface formed thereon, the support configured to securely support the container in a stable position when set upon the second side, while in this stable position the inner surfaces of the lid and basket slope downwardly toward the opening between the lid and basket of the second side thereby enabling drainage of fluid inside the container out of the container through the opening between the lid and basket of the second side.