Biodegradable packaging for storing eggs
OwnerErika Cezarini Cardosoinventor
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Abstract
A biodegradable packaging for storing eggs is provided and includes a package manufactured from the plastic transformation of a biodegradable composition, including at least one source of gelatinized starch, at least one source of powder starch and at least one natural fiber. The embodiments present a new design, improved ergonomics of handhold, high stacking capacity, improved mechanical resistance and moisture resistance over other biodegradable packages, besides high thermal insulation. After consumption of the eggs initially packaged in its interior, the embodiments may be reused as a plant's vase, as a complement to animal feed or as an organic compound.
Claims12
A biodegradable packaging for storing eggs, comprising:
- a base including:
- a body portion including a first end, a second end, and a central region disposed between the first end and the second end, the body portion defined by a laminar flap that has rounded corners and a width at the central region that is less than a width at both the first end and the second end such that the laminar flap curves inwardly on both sides of the body portion, between the first end and the second end;
- a plurality of egg holders protruding from the body portion and having a cavity configured to store an egg, each of the egg holders including a rectangular opening within a wall of the egg holder, wherein each rectangular opening is diametrically opposed to a neighboring rectangular opening of a neighboring egg holder;
- at least two discrete protrusions formed on the laminar flap and diametrically opposed from each other;
- at least two discrete detents formed on the laminar flap and diametrically opposed from each other;
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- a lid having a same shape as the base and configured to be placed onto the base to form the biodegradable packaging.
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