Lunch box

Abstract

The lunch box comprising a plurality of stackable, interchangeable food tray assemblies that have compartments in them for the storage of foodstuffs and other items. These stackable, interchangeable food tray assemblies are housed in an enclosure with a lid to protect the contents and a handle to provide ease of transport by the user. The lunch box can be made in a variety of sizes to accommodate the needs of the user and to fit within various size refrigerators. The lunch box can include locking features to hinder unauthorized access to the contents.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A lunch box comprising: 
 a) a plurality of stacked, interchangeable food tray assemblies, said tray assemblies having a plurality of compartments formed therein;    b) an enclosure for containing the food tray assemblies, said enclosure having a lid to cover the food tray assemblies, said enclosure further having a handle whereby the enclosure and food tray assemblies can be carried.    
     
     
         2 . The lunch box of  claim 1  wherein the food tray assemblies are made of polystyrene.  
     
     
         3 . The lunch box of  claim 1  wherein the handle is a nylon string.  
     
     
         4 . The lunch box of  claim 1  wherein the enclosure is made from a single piece of material that is folded to form the final shape.  
     
     
         5 . A lunch box comprising: 
 a) a plurality of stacked, interchangeable food tray assemblies, said tray assemblies having a plurality of compartments formed therein;    b) an enclosure for containing the food tray assemblies, said enclosure having a lid to cover the food tray assemblies, said enclosure further having a handle whereby the enclosure and food tray assemblies can be carried.    c) means for securing the lid in the closed position.    
     
     
         6 . The lunch box of  claim 5  wherein the means for securing the lid in the closed position comprises a tab on the lid and a receptacle on the enclosure, said tab engageable with said receptacle on the enclosure.  
     
     
         7 . The lunch box of  claim 5  wherein the means for securing the lid in the closed position further comprises a means for locking the lid to the enclosure.  
     
     
         8 . The lunch box of  claim 5  wherein the means for securing the lid in the closed position further comprises a latch and a cylinder-style combination lock.  
     
     
         9 . The lunch box of  claim 5  wherein the means for securing the lid in the closed position further comprises a latch and a rotary-style combination lock.