Patent ID: 6817480
Filing Date: 2004-11-16
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A receptacle covering device for use with a food receptacle having food contents contained therein, the food receptacle having a container portion, a top opening, and a side wall extending downward from the top opening, the side wall having a side wall inside, comprising:a single-planar sheet portion, the sheet portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a periphery, and a middle portion dividing the sheet portion into two halves, wherein the sheet portion is sized to be fit within the receptacle top opening down against the food contents therein and extend substantially fully between the receptacle side wall inside, the sheet portion also having a crease extending across the middle portion for allowing the sheet portion to bend to raise one of the two halves for permitting access to the receptacle contents without having to remove the other half of the sheet portion from the food contents, and wherein the sheet portion further comprises a reinforcement strip, the strip extending longitudinally over the crease and adhered to both halves for providing added strength at said crease.