Patent ID: 7097066
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A container comprising: a base, the base having a plate-like configuration, the base having an exterior surface and an interior surface, the base including a first closure portion and a first stacking element extending from the exterior surface, wherein the first closure portion includes an inner wall, a retention bead, and an outer wall, the retention bead between the inner and the outer walls, the inner and outer walls joined to the retention bead at an inner and an outer shoulder, respectively, the inner wall and the outer wall in converging relationship with each other; and a cover, the cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, the cover including a dome portion, a second closure portion and a second stacking element, the interior surface of the dome portion being substantially concave, the second closure portion being adapted for scaling engagement with the first closure portion of the base so that when the first and second closure portions are engaged with each other, the cover and the base define a substantially sealed storage area; wherein the base is disposable in the interior of the dome portion of the cover such that a portion of the exterior surface of the base is in contact with a portion of the interior surface of the cover and the first stacking element is engaged with the second stacking element.