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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2004
Kara Lenee Harl, La Grange Park, IL (US);
Anand Ramanujam, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Timothy E. Kozikoski, Chicago, IL (US);
Kara Lenee Harl, La Grange Park, IL (US);
Anand Ramanujam, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Timothy E. Kozikoski, Chicago, IL (US);
The Glad Products Company, Oakland, CA (US);
Abstract
A container is disclosed which can include a container base having a cavity therein, a thermal source disposable in the cavity of the base, an insert being insertable within the cavity of the base such that the insert is in close proximity to the thermal source, and a cover. The cover and the insert can define a sealable compartment for the storage of food items. In other embodiments, the cover can be engageable directly with the base to define a storage compartment. The thermal source can act as either or both a heater and a cooler to help maintain the food items stored in the container at a desired temperature.