Patent ID: 7124910

Claim:
A leak-resistant hinged polymeric foam container, comprising: a base comprising a bottom wall and a sidewall encompassing and extending generally upwardly from the bottom wall, the sidewall comprising a first sealing area and a first generally upwardly projecting wall, the first sealing area including a first generally outwardly projecting ledge, a second generally outwardly projecting ledge, and a second generally upwardly projecting wall, the second generally upwardly projecting wall encompassing and extending generally upwardly from the second generally outwardly projecting ledge, the first generally outwardly projecting ledge encompassing and extending generally outwardly from the second generally upwardly projecting wall, the first generally upwardly projecting wall encompassing and extending generally upwardly from the first generally outwardly projecting ledge; a hinge being connected to the base; and a lid being pivotally connected to the base by the hinge, between a closed position to engage the base upon closure of the container and an open position to disengage the base upon opening of the container, the lid including a second sealing area that is adapted to engage the first generally outwardly projecting ledge, the second generally outwardly projecting ledge, and the second generally upwardly projecting wall of the first sealing area upon securing the lid and the base in the closed position, wherein the container forms locking means for securing the lid and the base and wherein the base comprises a polymeric foam and the lid comprises a polymeric foam.