Patent Publication Number: US-10759593-B2

Title: Stackable display containers

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     1. Field of the Disclosure 
     This disclosure generally relates to containers, e.g., for food items, and more particularly to plastic containers that are adapted and configured to be displayed in a stacked arrangement. 
     2. Background of the Related Art 
     Traditional containers, e.g., for food items sold at stores, are limited in their ability to display the contents therein while being stacked. Moreover, existing containers are unstable if stacked on an angled shelf, e.g., as in certain sandwich containers, and also risk damaging the label when stacked. Improved containers are desired. 
     SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE 
     The purpose and advantages of one or more embodiments of this disclosure will be set forth in and apparent from the description that follows. Additional advantages of one or more embodiments of this disclosure will be realized and attained by the devices, systems and methods particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof, as well as from the appended drawings. 
     To achieve these and other advantages and in accordance with the purpose of one or more embodiments of this disclosure, as embodied, one or more embodiments include, in at least one aspect, a stackable display container (e.g., for packaging food items such as sandwiches). Certain embodiments of the container include a cover portion including a cover sealing interface and a cover body extending from the cover sealing interface. The cover body can include a non-flat presentation surface, one or more cover body sides connecting the non-flat presentation surface to the cover sealing interface, and one or more stacking recesses defined in the container body (e.g., between the non-flat presentation surface and at least one of the one or more cover body sides in certain embodiments). 
     A base portion can include a base sealing interface configured to mate with the cover sealing interface, and a base body extending from the base sealing interface. The base body can include a mating surface shaped to mate with the first portion of the non-flat presentation surface of the cover portion (e.g., such that when stacked on the second corresponding container, an inside of the second corresponding container can be viewed through the non-flat presentation surface of the second corresponding container). The base body can include one or more base body sides connecting the mating surface to the base sealing interface, and one or more stacking feet extending from the base body and arranged and configured to insert into the one or more stacking recesses of the second corresponding container when the container is stacked on the second corresponding container. 
     In certain embodiments, the base body can define a deep portion and a shallow portion such that a sitting contact plane (i.e., defined by contact points of the base portion when sitting on a flat surface) and a lip plane (e.g., defined by the base sealing interface) are non-parallel such that the base sealing interface is angled forward when the base body is resting on a flat surface. This, in turn, angles the cover body forward when the cover sealing interface and the base sealing interface are mated (e.g., to present the presentation surface and to allow viewing of the inside of the bottom container when stacked). 
     The container can include a living hinge connecting the cover portion to the base portion. In certain embodiments, the living hinge can include at least one score line or line of weakness. 
     The one or more recesses can include two or more grooves defined on opposite cover body sides, and the stacking feet can include two or more stacking feet. The non-flat presentation surface can include a curved portion defining a peak and a flat portion extending from the curved portion. The grooves can be defined at the peak. The two or more stacking feet can each include an inwardly extending ridge that snap fits and/or locks with each groove. 
     In certain embodiments, the one or more recesses can include two or more recesses. Each recess is defined on a corner of the cover body such that the two or more recesses wrap around a respective corner. In such embodiments, each of the stacking feet can be defined at a corner of the base body. 
     In certain embodiments, the one or more recesses include a single recess, and the one or more stacking feet include a single stacking foot. 
     The mating surface can be shaped to mate flushly with the presentation surface. Any other suitable shape is contemplated herein to allow stacking and viewing, for example. 
     In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a display container can include a cover portion of the container having a cover sealing interface and a cover body extending from the cover sealing interface, the cover body having a non-flat presentation surface, one or more cover body sides connecting the non-flat presentation surface to the cover sealing interface. The container can include a base portion of the container including a base sealing interface configured to mate with the cover sealing interface, and a base body extending from the base sealing interface, the base body having a mating surface shaped to mate with a portion of the non-flat presentation surface when stacked on a corresponding bottom container such that an inside of the corresponding bottom container can be viewed through the non-flat presentation surface of the bottom container, and one or more base body sides connecting the mating surface to the base sealing interface. 
     The base body can define a deep portion and a shallow portion such that a sitting contact plane, defined by contact points of the base portion when sitting on a flat surface, and a lip plane defined by the base sealing interface are non-parallel such that the base sealing interface is angled forward when the base body is resting on a flat surface, which angles the cover body forward when the cover sealing interface and the base sealing interface are mated to present the presentation surface and to allow viewing of the inside of the bottom container when stacked. A living hinge as described herein can connect the cover portion to the base portion. The living hinge can be defined adjacent the shallow portion of the base portion along at least a partial width of the cover sealing interface and base sealing interface. 
     In certain embodiments, the container can be configured to be stable in two positions (e.g., such that it can stand on a side or sit mating surface down). The container can include any other features and/or combinations thereof as disclosed herein or as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       So that those having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will more readily understand how to employ the subject of this disclosure, embodiments will be described in detail hereinbelow with reference to the drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1A  illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a container that has been constructed in accordance with this disclosure, shown in a closed state and in a display orientation; 
         FIG. 1B  illustrates a perspective view taken from below taken from below of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1A , showing the base portion and in a closed state; 
         FIG. 1C  illustrates a top down view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1A ; 
         FIG. 1D  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1A ; 
         FIG. 1E  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1C  taken along cut line B-B; 
         FIG. 1F  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1A , shown in an open state; 
         FIG. 1G  illustrates a top down view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1F ; 
         FIG. 1H  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1F ; 
         FIG. 1I  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 1G  taken along cut line A-A; 
         FIG. 1J  illustrates two containers of the embodiment of  FIG. 1A  arranged in a stacked configuration, showing a first container stacked on a corresponding second container; 
         FIG. 1K  illustrates an enlarged view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1J , showing a stacking foot of the first container interlocking with a groove of the second container; 
         FIG. 1L  illustrates a partial cross-section view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1J , showing the first/top container sectioned and showing an enlarged view of the interlocking between the top container and the bottom container; 
         FIG. 1M  illustrates a side elevation view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1J , showing a label applied to each container; 
         FIG. 1N  illustrates an enlarged view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1M , showing how the labels thereof do not interfere with each other when the containers are stacked; 
         FIG. 1O  illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1J , showing the containers having a sandwich wrap disposed therein which illustrates the presentation of an item within the containers; 
         FIG. 1P  illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1A , shown having an item of food therein and in a sitting position; 
         FIG. 1Q  illustrates a perspective view of the embodiment of  FIG. 1A , shown having an item of food therein and in a standing position; 
         FIG. 2A  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment that has been constructed in accordance with this disclosure, shown having a label disposed thereon; 
         FIG. 2B  illustrates a perspective view taken from below of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A , showing the base portion and in a closed state; 
         FIG. 2C  illustrates a top down view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A ; 
         FIG. 2D  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A ; 
         FIG. 2E  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2C  taken along cut line A-A; 
         FIG. 2F  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A , shown in an open state; 
         FIG. 2G  illustrates a top down view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2F ; 
         FIG. 2H  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2F ; 
         FIG. 2I  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2G  taken along cut line E-E; 
         FIG. 2J  illustrates perspective, partial cross-sectional view of two containers of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A  arranged in a stacked configuration, showing a first container stacked on a corresponding second container; 
         FIG. 2K  illustrates an enlarged view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2J , showing a stacking foot of the first container interlocking with an recess of the second container; 
         FIG. 2L  illustrates a partial cross-section view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2J , showing the first/top container sectioned and showing an enlarged view of the interlocking between the first/top container and the second/bottom container; 
         FIG. 2M  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2J , showing a label applied to each container; 
         FIG. 2N  illustrates a perspective and zoomed view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2M , showing how the labels thereof do not interfere with each other when the containers are stacked; 
         FIG. 2O  illustrates a perspective view of the stacked container embodiments of  FIG. 2J ; 
         FIG. 2P  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A , shown in a sitting position and stacked; 
         FIG. 2Q  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 2A , shown in a standing position; 
         FIG. 3A  illustrates a perspective view of another embodiment that has been constructed in accordance with this disclosure, shown having a label disposed thereon; 
         FIG. 3B  illustrates a perspective view taken from below of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A , showing the base portion and in a closed state; 
         FIG. 3C  illustrates a top down view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A ; 
         FIG. 3D  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A ; 
         FIG. 3E  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3C  taken along cut line A-A; 
         FIG. 3F  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A , shown in an open state; 
         FIG. 3G  illustrates a top down view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3F ; 
         FIG. 3H  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3F ; 
         FIG. 3I  illustrates a cross-sectional view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3G  taken along cut line E-E; 
         FIG. 3J  illustrates cross-sectional view of two containers of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A  arranged in a stacked configuration, showing a first container stacked on a corresponding second container; 
         FIG. 3K  illustrates an enlarged view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3J , showing a stacking foot of the first container interlocking with an recess of the second container; 
         FIG. 3L  illustrates a partial cross-section view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3J , showing the first/top container sectioned and showing an enlarged view of the interlocking between the first container and the second/bottom container; 
         FIG. 3M  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3J ; 
         FIG. 3N  illustrates a perspective and zoomed view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3M , showing interlocking of the top and second containers; 
         FIG. 3O  illustrates a perspective view of the stacked container embodiments of  FIG. 3J ; 
         FIG. 3P  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A , shown in a sitting position and stacked; 
         FIG. 3Q  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 3A , shown in a standing position; 
         FIG. 4A  illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a container in accordance with this disclosure; 
         FIG. 4B  illustrates a side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4A ; 
         FIG. 4C  illustrates a front elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4A ; 
         FIG. 4D  illustrates a rear elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4A ; 
         FIG. 4E  illustrates a bottom plan view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4A ; 
         FIG. 4F  illustrates a perspective view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4A , shown open; 
         FIG. 4G  illustrates a top down plan view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4F ; 
         FIG. 4H  illustrates a bottom up plan view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4F ; 
         FIG. 4I  illustrates a rear elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4F ; 
         FIG. 4J  illustrates a left side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4F ; 
         FIG. 4K  illustrates a front elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4F ; 
         FIG. 4L  illustrates a right side elevation view of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4F ; 
         FIG. 4M  illustrates a perspective view two of the container embodiment of  FIG. 4A , shown having an item of food therein and in a sitting position on the right and in the standing position on the left; 
     
    
    
     These and other aspects of the subject disclosure will become more readily apparent to those having ordinary skill in the art from the following detailed description of one or more embodiments of this disclosure taken in conjunction with the drawings. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS 
     Embodiments of this disclosure are now described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which illustrated embodiments are shown. This disclosure is not limited in any way to the illustrated embodiments as the description below is merely provides exemplary embodiments in various forms, as appreciated by one skilled in the art. Therefore, it is to be understood that any structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the embodiments disclosed herein. Furthermore, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an understandable description of the embodiments herein. 
     The present disclosure generally relates to containers (e.g., for packaging food items). Certain non-limiting embodiments of containers are described herein. Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout the several views,  FIGS. 1A-1Q  depict an embodiment of a stackable display container (e.g., for packaging food items).  FIGS. 2A-2Q  depict another embodiment of a stackable display container (e.g., for packaging food items).  FIGS. 3A-3Q  depict another embodiment of a stackable display container (e.g., for packaging food items).  FIGS. 4A-4M  depict another embodiment of a display container (e.g., for packaging food items). 
     While certain drawings are shown as opaque, the embodiments described herein are at least partially clear and opaque drawings are intended for clarity to show various features of the embodiments. However, it is contemplated that any suitable material (e.g., plastic) having any suitable properties (e.g., opaque, partially opaque, completely clear) can be used as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art. 
     While certain drawings may indicate certain example dimensions, any suitable dimensions for embodiments described herein or otherwise are contemplated herein. The example dimensions shown may be in inches or any other suitable scale. Any angles shown in the drawings are also for example only and any suitable angles depicted can be changed to any other suitable angle. 
     Also, while certain drawings may show indicia on or formed as part of embodiments of a container, any indicia is merely an example and any indicia need not be included, can be added, or can be changed in any suitable manner. Moreover, any shown use of a trademark (e.g., the term Safe-T-Fresh®) is as an indicator of source (namely the applicant) and is not to be construed that the mark is descriptive of the goods shown. All rights in any trademarks are reserved. 
     Referring generally to  FIGS. 1A-1Q , with attention to  FIG. 1A , the container  100  can include a cover portion  101  of the container  100  including a cover sealing interface  103  and a cover body  105  extending from the cover sealing interface  103 . The cover body  105  can include a non-flat presentation surface  107  and one or more cover body sides  109   a, b, c, d  connecting (e.g., integrally) the non-flat presentation surface  107  to the cover sealing interface  103 . In certain embodiments, the non-flat presentation surface  107  is continuous such that the non-flat presentation surface  107  does not include an edge (e.g., except where the non-flat presentation surface  107  meets the cover body sides  109   a, b, c, d ). 
     While embodiments shown include one or more cover body sides  109   a, b, c, d , delineated by an edge, it is contemplated that one or more (e.g., all) of the sides  109   a, b, c, d  may be smoothly connected to and/or part of the presentation surface  107  such that the non-flat presentation surface  107  is a continuous surface to the cover sealing interface  103 . For example, the front side  109   c  can be a smooth extension of the non-flat presentation surface  107  instead of having an edge as shown. In certain embodiments, the lateral sides  109   a ,  109   b  can be a smooth, laterally angled extension of the non-flat presentation surface  107 . Also, as shown, the one or more cover sides  109   a, b, c, d  can be smoothly connected in any suitable manner (e.g., via rounded corners). 
     Certain embodiments can include one or more stacking recesses defined in the cover portion. For example, the container  100  can include one or more stacking recesses  111  defined between the non-flat presentation surface  107  and at least one of the one or more cover body sides  109   a, b, c, d . For example, the one or more stacking recesses  111  can be defined at one or more edges between the non-flat presentation surface  107  and the cover body  109   a, b, c, d.    
     A base portion  102  of the container  100  can include a base sealing interface  104  configured to mate with the cover sealing interface  103 , and a base body  106  extending from the base sealing interface  104 . In certain embodiments, the base sealing interface  104  can be larger than the cover sealing interface  103  to allow the cover sealing interface  103  to be inserted within the base sealing interface  104 , or vice versa, to allow closure of the container. In certain embodiments, the base sealing interface  104  and the cover sealing interface  103  can include one or more interlocking features (e.g., one or more ridges to allow the base sealing interface  104  and the cover sealing interface  103  to removably interlock) as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art. The base sealing interface  104  and the cover sealing interface  103  can be shaped and configured to form a seal (e.g., a substantially air tight seal for food storage). 
     As shown in  FIG. 1B , the base body  106  can include a mating surface  108  shaped to mate (e.g., flushly or otherwise) with a first portion (e.g., portion  107   c ) of the non-flat presentation surface  107  such that when a second corresponding container  100  is stacked upon the container  100 , an inside of the container can be viewed through a second portion (e.g., portion  107   a ) of the non-flat presentation surface as shown in  FIGS. 1J-1O ). In certain embodiments, the shape of the mating surface is the same shape as a corresponding portion of the presentation surface  107 . The shape of the mating surface  108  can be configured to allow an inside of a corresponding bottom container  100  to be viewed through the non-flat presentation surface  107  of the bottom container (e.g., as shown in  FIG. 1O ). In this regard, when stacked, a consumer can see an item within the container without having to remove the top container, for example. 
     The base body  106  can include one or more base body sides  110   a, b, c, d  connecting the mating surface  108  to the base sealing interface  104  (e.g., integrally). While embodiments shown include one or more base body sides  110   a, b, c, d , delineated by an edge, it is contemplated that one or more (e.g., all) of the sides  110   a, b, c, d  may be smoothly connected to and/or part of the mating surface  108  such that the mating surface  108  is a continuous surface to the base sealing interface  104 . For example, the base body front side  110   c  and/or rear side  110   d  can be a smooth extension of the mating surface  108  instead of having an edge as shown. In certain embodiments, the base body lateral sides  110   a ,  110   b  can be a smooth, laterally angled extension of the mating surface  108 . Also, as shown, the one or more base body sides  110   a, b, c, d  can be smoothly connected in any suitable manner (e.g., via rounded corners). 
     Referring additionally to  FIGS. 1C-1E , the base portion  102  can also include one or more stacking feet  112  extending from the base body  106  and arranged and configured to insert into the one or more stacking recesses  111  of the second corresponding container  100  when the container  100  is stacked on the second corresponding container  100  (e.g., such that the one or more stacking feet  112  engage the cover portion  101  to provide support in at least one direction to prevent relative movement between the top container and the bottom container). As shown, the stacking feet  112  can be a flush extension of the one or more base body sides  110   a, b . In certain embodiments, such as that shown in  FIGS. 1A-1Q , the stacking feet can extend from the base body  106  where the mating face includes a curved section (e.g., which is shaped to mate with a curved section of the non-flat presentation surface  107 ), for example. Any other suitable location is contemplated herein. 
     As shown in the embodiment of  FIGS. 1A-1Q , the one or more recesses  111  can include one or more grooves  111   a  (e.g., two defined on opposite cover body sides  109   a ,  109   b ). The one or more stacking feet  112  can include two or more stacking feet  112 , e.g., at least one for each groove  111   a . The stacking feet  112  can include one or more ridges  112   a  configured to fit at least partially within the grooves  111   a  to engage the stacking feet to the cover portion  101 . For example, the two or more stacking feet  112  can each include an ridge  112   a  that corresponds to the shape of the respective grooves  111   a  and can snap fit and/or lock with each groove  111   a  (e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 1J, 1K , and  1 L). 
     As shown, the grooves  111   a  and the ridges  112   a  can include a peaked shape. In certain embodiments, the grooves  111   a  and/or the ridges  112   a  can include a shape to allow the stacking feet  112  to be inserted (e.g., such as slid into the grooves  111   a ) or snapped in (e.g., by pushing the feet  112  down on the cover portion  101 ). For example, the material that forms container  100  can be a flexible plastic allowing elastic flexibility of the stacking feet  112 . 
     In certain embodiments, the non-flat presentation surface  107  can include a curved portion  107   a  defining a peak  107   b . In certain embodiments, the non-flat presentation surface  107  can also include a flat portion  107   c  extending from the curved portion  107   a . The grooves  111   a  can be defined at the peak  107   b , for example, as shown. 
     Referring to  FIG. 1F-1I , in certain embodiments, the base body  106  can define a deep portion  106   a  and a shallow portion  106   b  such that a sitting contact plane  114  (i.e., defined by contact points of the base portion  102  when sitting on a flat surface) and a lip plane  116  (e.g., defined by the base sealing interface  104  such as the plane of the opening of the base portion  102 ) are non-parallel such that the base sealing interface  104  is angled forward when the base body  106  is resting on a flat surface. Referring to  FIGS. 1M-1O , this, in turn, angles the cover body  105  forward when the cover sealing interface  103  and the base sealing interface  104  are mated to present the presentation surface  107  and to allow viewing of the inside of the bottom container  100  when stacked. 
     The angle between the sitting contact plane  114  and the lip plane  116  can be the same as a display shelf, e.g., about 10 degrees, or any other suitable angle. In certain embodiments, as shown in  FIG. 1M , the container  100  can be configured such that stacking a container  100  offsets its relative position backward (using the lip plane  114  line as depicted in  FIG. 1H  as an axis) such that the top container  100  does not completely overhang the bottom container  100 . This can also position the center of gravity of a stack in a more favorable position for an angled shelf. The relative position of the top container  100  can be changed by changing the location of the stacking feet  112  and/or the shape/position of the mating surface  108 . 
     The container  100  can include a living hinge  117  connecting the cover portion  101  to the base portion  102 . In certain embodiments, the living hinge  117  can include at least one score line or line of weakness. For example, the living hinge can include a tamper resistant tear tab  117   a  that is configured to be torn off (e.g., at the score line or weakness) to destroy the living hinge  117  and separate the cover portion  101  and the base portion  102 . As shown, the cover portion  101  and the base portion  102  can include hinge extensions  117   b ,  117   c , respectively, that attach to the tear tab  117   a  (e.g., via a perforated or weakened connection, or in any other suitable manner as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art). In certain embodiments, the living hinge  117  may be not removable or destroyable. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1M-1O , when closed, a label  119  can be adhered to the container  100 , e.g., on the opposite side as the living hinge  117  as shown, to seal the cover portion  101  to the base portion  102 . This can maintain a seal of the cover portion  101  and the base portion  102  and provide visual assurance to a consumer that the contents have not been tampered with when the hinge  117  and the label  119  are intact. Also, in certain embodiments, e.g., as shown in  FIGS. 1A-1Q , the containers  100  are configured to prevent label interference such that the labels  119  do not touch each other when containers are stacked, e.g., as shown in  FIG. 1N . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1P and 1Q , the base portion  101  can be shaped to allow for two or more stable positions. For example, as shown in  FIG. 1P , the container  100  can be stable in a sitting position which angles the base sealing interface  104  (and thus the cover portion  101 ) forward. As shown in  FIG. 1O , the container  100  can be stable in at least one standing position, e.g., resting on the rear side  110   d  of the base body  106  and the base sealing interface  104 . 
     The recesses and/or stacking feet as described herein can include any suitable shape and location. For example, referring now to  FIGS. 2A-2Q , the embodiment of a container  200  shown can include similar features as the embodiment of  FIGS. 1A-1Q  as described above, however, the location and shape of the one or more recesses  211  and the one or more stacking feet  212  are different, for example. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 2A and 2B , in certain embodiments, the one or more recesses  211  can include two or more recesses  211 . Each recess  211  can be defined on a corner  205   a  of the cover body  205  such that the two or more recesses wrap around a respective corner  205   a . In such embodiments, each of the stacking feet  212  can be defined at a corner  206   a  of the base body  206  and can include a similar wrap around shape. Such an embodiment can provide stability in three directions, e.g., each sideways direction and the forward direction. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 3A-3Q , the embodiment of a container  300  shown can include similar features as the embodiment of  FIGS. 1A-1Q  as described above, however, the location and shape of the one or more recesses  311  and the one or more stacking feet  312  differ. For example, in certain embodiments, the one or more recesses  311  can include a single recess  311  defined in a rear portion of the cover body  305 , and the one or more stacking feet  312  include a single stacking foot  312 . The stacking recess  311  can include a channel shaped recess defined by a rear portion of the base body  306 . The stacking foot  312  can include a bar shape, for example, and can be dimensioned to fit in the stacking recess  312  snugly or loosely in any suitable manner. Such a stacking foot can provide at least three directions of stability, e.g., as described above with respect to the embodiment of  FIGS. 2A-2Q . 
       FIGS. 4A-4M  illustrate another embodiment of a container  400  that can include similar features as the above described embodiments, without specific stacking features or recesses. However, certain embodiments, e.g., as shown, can still be stacked without such features to prevent relative movement (on an angled or flat shelf). Also, such an embodiment can be placed in at least two stable positions, e.g., as shown in  FIG. 4M  and described above. 
     As shown, each embodiment can be configured to be stable in two positions (e.g., such that it can stand on a side or sit mating surface down). However, it is contemplated that the containers  100 ,  200 ,  300  can be configured to only be stable in the sitting position. 
     Embodiments include tamper evident plastic sandwich wrap containers that enhances food presentation for, e.g., wedges, hoagies, wraps, and/or sandwiches with multiple ways of presenting in the market place while increasing shelf space efficiency by allowing multiple containers to be stacked. Embodiments allow stackability even when using a “wrap-around” label due to embodiments preventing label interaction. 
     Certain embodiments allow a panoramic viewing window curve, e.g., to the lip, which allows food to present itself. Certain embodiments reflect that profile curve on the cover portion to the base portion, which provides complementary curves that function as alignment and balance when stacked. Embodiments stack using grooves that provide an interlocking relationship that utilizes undercuts and, e.g., a bead shaped rib. In certain embodiments, due to the stacking feature being closer to the side walls, e.g., and only coming in about 0.50″ on the base portion, no interference with the label can occur to jeopardize the product or package. 
     Traditional tamper evident container design, e.g., for sandwiches, hoagies, and wraps are not properly stackable and/or stable, and do not display the item in the container with a panoramic window. Embodiments can be stacked, e.g., two high while presenting on a shelf that is angled, e.g., about 10 degrees, without sliding off the shelf or one another. 
     Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limit of that range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed within this disclosure. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed within this disclosure, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either both of those included limits are also included in this disclosure. 
     Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the disclosed embodiments, exemplary methods and materials are now described. All publications mentioned herein are incorporated herein by reference to disclose and describe the methods and/or materials in connection with which the publications are cited. 
     It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a stimulus” includes a plurality of such stimuli and reference to “the signal” includes reference to one or more signals and equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art, and so forth. 
     Any suitable combination(s) of any disclosed embodiments and/or any suitable portion(s) thereof are contemplated herein as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art. 
     Those having ordinary skill in the art understand that any numerical values disclosed herein can be exact values or can be values within a range. Further, any terms of approximation (e.g., “about”, “approximately”, “around”) used in this disclosure can mean the stated value within a range. For example, in certain embodiments, the range can be within (plus or minus) 20%, or within 10%, or within 5%, or within 2%, or within any other suitable percentage or number as appreciated by those having ordinary skill in the art (e.g., for known tolerance limits or error ranges). 
     The descriptions above and the accompanying drawings should be interpreted in the illustrative and not the limited sense. While this disclosure has been disclosed in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein, it should be understood that there may be other embodiments which fall within the scope of this disclosure and the following claims. Where a claim, if any, is expressed as a means or step for performing a specified function, it is intended that such claim be construed to cover the corresponding structure, material, or acts described in the specification and equivalents thereof, including both structural equivalents and equivalent structures, material-based equivalents and equivalent materials, and act-based equivalents and equivalent acts.