Clamshell food tray with cup-based latch

摘要

A clamshell-style food container having a beverage holder that can also act as a closure mechanism for securing the container in a closed configuration. In some embodiments, the food container also has multiple compartments for separating food items.

主权项

1. A food container comprising:
a first tray member coupled with a second tray member via a hinge mechanism; said first and second tray members each comprising perimeter edges; said perimeter edge of said first tray member being adapted to selectively couple with said perimeter edge of said second tray member; said first tray member defining a first aperture, said first aperture being an opening in said first tray member that extends entirely through said first tray member and that is entirely surrounded by portions of said first tray member; said second tray member defining a second aperture, said second aperture being an opening in said second tray member that extends entirely through said second tray member and that is entirely surrounded by portions of said second tray member, wherein edges of said first aperture and said second aperture are adapted to at least partially engage a beverage vessel when said perimeter edges of said first and second tray members are coupled with each other.