# US 8,464,889 B1 · Transportable pastry container > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,464,889 B1 - Document ID: US8464889B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 12/897,478 - Filed: 2010-10-04 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2010-10-04 - Applicants: Lois Keithley; Darrin Keithley - Inventors: Lois Keithley; Darrin Keithley - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8464889B1 ## CPC - A47J 47/14: Carriers for prepared human food (lunch boxes, picnic boxes, or the like A45C11/20) - A47J: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES ## Abstract A transportable pastry container comprises a modular system of portable containers which comprises a lid portion and a storage portion. The lid portion comprises a flat, rectangular lid with a handle located centrally on a top surface. The storage portion comprises a rectangular bottom surface of as well as integral side walls which extend perpendicularly upward from the sides of the bottom surface. The top edges of the side walls further comprise a plurality of fasteners which extend above the top of the walls. The bottom edges of the side walls and the sides of the lid portion are further comprised of corresponding fasteners which selectively attach or detach the lid portion to the top of a storage portion. In a preferred embodiment, one (1) side wall of each storage portion further comprises a hinged door for selective accessibility. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A transportable pastry container adapted for storing and protecting pastries during transport, said transportable pastry container comprising: a container, comprising: a front panel, a plurality of side panels, a rear panel, a bottom panel and an open upper surface; a container interlocking feature located along upper perimeter edges of said container front panel, said container side panels and said container rear panel respectively; a ledge protruding from an intermediate interior surface of said container front panel, said container side panels, and said container rear panel respectively; a plurality of protrusions located on said ledge along said container front panel; and, a container lip located on an exterior intermediate surface of said container front panel and said container side panels respectively; a lid hingedly attached to said container; a divider positioned in said container to sit superjacently on said ledge; and, a plurality of locking mechanisms attaching said lid to said container in an airtight condition; wherein said plurality of locking mechanisms extend from said lid and each comprises: a gripping mechanism; an L-shaped locking lip extending in a perpendicular orientation from said gripping mechanism; a supporting structure located along an underside of said locking lip; and, a detent located on an underside of said container lip. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The transportable pastry container of claim 1, wherein said lid comprises: a lid front panel, a plurality of lid side panels, a lid rear panel, a lid top panel and an open rear surface selectively engaging said lid to said container; a plurality of handle attachment mechanisms; a handle rotatably attached to said lid via said handle attachment mechanisms; and, a lid interlocking feature located along upper perimeter edges of said lid front panel, said lid side panels, and said lid rear panel respectively; wherein said lid is secured to said container when said container interlocking feature is engaged to said lid interlocking feature. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The transportable pastry container of claim 2, wherein said divider has a transparent honeycomb-shaped inlay and comprises: a plurality of finger reliefs having a U-shaped cut-out situated along opposing lateral edges of said divider; and, a plurality of notches located along a front longitudinal surface of said divider; wherein said notches are correspondingly aligned with said protrusions of said ledge; and, wherein said divider is supported in said container via said ledge. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The transportable pastry container of claim 1, wherein said locking lip engages said detent and latches upwardly into said detent when said lid is secured to said container. ### Claim 5 A transportable pastry container adapted for storing and protecting pastries during transport, said transportable pastry container comprising: a container, comprising: a front panel, a plurality of side panels, a rear panel, a bottom panel and an open upper surface; a container interlocking feature located along upper perimeter edges of said container front panel, said container side panels and said container rear panel respectively; a ledge protruding from an intermediate interior surface of said container front panel, said container side panels, and said container rear panel respectively; a plurality of protrusions located on said ledge along said container front panel; and a container lip located on an exterior intermediate surface of said container front panel and said container side panels respectively; a lid hingedly attached to said container; a divider removably positioned in said container to sit superjacently on said ledge; and, a plurality of locking mechanisms selectively attaching said lid to said container in an airtight condition; wherein said locking mechanism extends from said lid and each comprises: a gripping mechanism; an L-shaped locking lip extending in a perpendicular orientation from said gripping mechanism; a supporting structure located along an underside of said locking lip; and, a detent located on an underside of said container lip. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The transportable pastry container of claim 5, wherein said lid comprises: a lid front panel, a plurality of lid side panels, a lid rear panel, a lid top panel and an open rear surface selectively engaging said lid to said container; a plurality of handle attachment mechanisms; a handle rotatably attached to said lid via said handle attachment mechanisms; and, a lid interlocking feature located along upper perimeter edges of said lid front panel, said lid side panels, and said lid rear panel respectively; wherein said lid is secured to said container when said container interlocking feature is engaged to said lid interlocking feature. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The transportable pastry container of claim 6, wherein said divider has a transparent honeycomb-shaped inlay and comprises: a plurality of finger reliefs having a U-shaped cut-out situated along opposing lateral edges of said divider; and, a plurality of notches located along a front longitudinal surface of said divider; wherein said notches are correspondingly aligned with said protrusions of said ledge; and, wherein said divider is supported in said container via said ledge. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The transportable pastry container of claim 5, wherein said locking lip engages said detent and latches upwardly into said detent when said lid is secured to said container. ### Claim 9 A method of utilizing a transportable pastry container for storing and protecting pastries during transport, said method comprising the step of: providing a container, comprising a front panel, a plurality of side panels, a rear panel, a bottom panel and an open upper surface, a container interlocking feature located along upper perimeter edges of said container front panel, said container side panels and said container rear panel respectively, a ledge protruding from an intermediate interior surface of said container front panel, said container side panels, and said container rear panel respectively, a plurality of protrusions located on said ledge along said container front panel, and a container lip located on an exterior intermediate surface of said container front panel and said container side panels respectively; providing and hingedly attaching a lid to said container; providing and removably positioning a divider in said container; providing a plurality of locking mechanisms, each comprising a gripping mechanism, an L-shaped locking lip extending in a perpendicular orientation from said gripping mechanism, a supporting structure located along an underside of said locking lip, and a detent located on an underside of said container lip; and, said locking mechanisms selectively attaching said lid to said container in an airtight condition.