Pizza packaging system and method

A pizza packaging system for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising:

• a pizza box having a bottom section and a lid panel, said bottom section including a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels extending upwardly from said bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment, said bottom panel being adapted to receive and support a first pizza, and said lid panel being hingably attached to said bottom section in a manner to provide topographical access to contents placed within said pizza receiving compartment;
• an upper level insert sized to be inserted into said pizza receiving compartment, said upper level insert including at least one downwardly foldable support flap which extends downwardly to support said upper level insert elevated above said bottom panel and providing an upper level surface adapted to receive and support a second pizza, said upper level insert further including a vent formed upon downwardly folding said at least one support flap;
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• at least one supporting means for supporting said upper level insert in said pizza receiving compartment;
• wherein said at least one supporting means is a support member which rests upon and is supported by the first pizza supported on said bottom panel.

A pizza packaging system for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising:

• a pizza box having a bottom section and a lid panel, said bottom section including a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels extending upwardly from said bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment, said bottom panel being adapted to receive and support a first pizza, and said lid panel being hingably attached to said bottom section in a manner to provide topographical access to contents placed within said pizza receiving compartment;
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• an upper level insert sized to be inserted into said pizza receiving compartment, said upper level insert including at least one downwardly foldable support flap which extends downwardly to support said upper level insert elevated above said bottom panel and providing an upper level surface adapted to receive and support a second pizza, said upper level insert further including a vent formed upon downwardly folding said at least one support flap;
• wherein said bottom panel includes at least one slot, and said at least one support flap of said upper level insert includes at least one elevating tab adapted to be inserted through said at least one slot so that the elevating tab protrudes from said bottom panel.

A pizza packaging blank assemblable into a pizza box for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising:

• a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels which are foldable to extend upwardly from said bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment when said pizza packaging blank is in an assembled configuration;
• a lid panel hingably attached to an upper edge of one of said plurality of side panels for providing topographical access to contents placed within said pizza receiving compartment;
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• a removable upper level insert which is substantially same size as said bottom panel for providing an upper level surface, said upper level insert including at least three support flaps that extend to contact said bottom panel for supporting said upper level insert, said upper level insert further including a vent formed upon downwardly folding said at least one support flap.

A pizza packaging blank assemblable into a pizza box for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising:

• a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels which are foldable to extend upwardly from said bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment when said pizza packaging blank is in an assembled configuration;
• a lid panel hingably attached to an upper edge of one of said plurality of side panels for providing topographical access to contents placed within said pizza receiving compartment;
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• an upper level insert which is substantially same size as said bottom panel for providing an upper level surface, said upper level insert including at least one support flap for supporting said upper level insert, said upper level insert further including a vent formed upon downwardly folding said at least one support flap;
• wherein said vent is formed by an extension provided on said at least one support flap, said extension extending into said upper level surface of said upper level insert;
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• wherein said upper level insert includes a cutaway which forms a downwardly foldable support member.

A pizza packaging blank assemblable into a pizza box for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising:

• a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels which are foldable to extend upwardly from said bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment when said pizza packaging blank is in an assembled configuration;
• a lid panel hingably attached to an upper edge of one of said plurality of side panels for providing topographical access to contents placed within said pizza receiving compartment;
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• an upper level insert which is substantially same size as said bottom panel for providing an upper level surface, said upper level insert including at least one support flap for supporting said upper level insert, said upper level insert further including a vent formed upon downwardly folding said at least one support flap;
• wherein said bottom panel includes at least one slot, and said at least one support flap of said upper level insert includes at least one elevating tab adapted to be inserted through said at least one slot so that said elevating tab protrudes from said bottom panel upon assembly.

A pizza packaging blank assemblable into a pizza box for packaging more than one pizza in a stacked configuration and for delivery to a consumer comprising:

• a bottom panel bounded by a plurality of side panels which are foldable to extend upwardly from said bottom panel to define a pizza receiving compartment when said pizza packaging blank is in an assembled configuration, said bottom panel having at least one slot;
• a lid panel hingably attached to an upper edge of one of said plurality of side panels for providing topographical access to contents placed within said pizza receiving compartment;
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• an upper level insert which is substantially same size as said bottom panel for providing an upper level surface, said upper level insert including at least one support flap for supporting said upper level insert, said at least one support flap having at least one elevating tab;
• wherein said at least one elevating tab is adapted to be inserted through said at least one slot of said bottom panel during assembly so that the elevating tab protrudes from said bottom panel.