Food containment and transport system

Abstract

A system for food containment and transport is disclosed herein. Exemplary systems utilize a multi-configuration lid operable to connect to a container in different configurations depending on the type of food or item being contained and transported. In one configuration, the multi-configuration lid can be connected to a container to form an airtight seal. In another configuration, the multi-configuration lid can be connected to a container to allow venting of the container. The exemplary lid and container systems disclosed herein a further adapted for easy storage and transport.

1 . A containment system for storage and transportation of food, the system comprising:
 a container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion; and   a lid configurable to connect to the container in a plurality of configurations, wherein in a first configuration the container and lid form an airtight seal of the cavity; and in a second configuration the container and lid form a partial seal of the cavity allowing for venting of the cavity.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid engages with the lip of the container to connect the lid to the container. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the lip is a closed lip with a galvanized wire disposed therein. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the second configuration is established by inverting the lid in the first configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second container disposed within the container, wherein the second container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a plurality of protrusions, wherein when the lid is in the second configuration, the plurality of protrusions make contact with the container, wherein the space between a first protrusion and a second protrusion form a vent. 
     
     
         7 . A containment system for storage and transportation of food, the system comprising:
 a first container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion;   a second container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion, wherein the second container is disposed within the first container; and   a lid configured to connect to the first container and the second container disposed within, wherein in a first configuration the lid forms an airtight seal of the cavity of the second container; and in a second configuration the lid forms a partial seal of the cavity of the second container allowing for venting of the cavity.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the lid engages with the lip of the first container and the lip of the second container. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the lip of the first container is a closed lip with a galvanized wire disposed therein. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the first container is associated with a heating element, wherein the heating element is disposed within the cavity of the first container, wherein the heating element is configured to apply heat to the bottom portion of the second container. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the heating element is a hot pack. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the first container is associated with a cooling element, wherein the cooling element is disposed within the cavity of the first container, wherein the cooling element is configured to cool the bottom portion of the second container. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the cooling element is an ice pack. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the first container is made of a first material and the second container is made of a second material. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the first container and the second container are substantially the same size. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the bottom portion of the first container is configured to engage with a second lid. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the lid further comprises snaps, wherein the snaps are configured to engage with the lip of the first container. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the lid further comprises snaps, wherein the snaps are configured to engage with the lip of the first container and the lip of the second container. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the lid comprises a plurality of protrusions, wherein when the lid is in the second configuration, the plurality of protrusions make contact with the second container, wherein the space between a first protrusion and a second protrusion form a vent. 
     
     
         20 . A containment system for storage and transportation of food, the system comprising:
 a first container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion;   a second container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion, wherein the second container is disposed within the first container;   a third container formed by a plurality of side walls and a bottom portion forming a container cavity, wherein the plurality of side walls terminate at a lip opposite of the bottom portion, wherein the third container is disposed within the first container and adjacent to the second container; and   a lid configured to connect to the first container, wherein in a first configuration the lid forms an airtight seal of the first container cavity; and in a second configuration the lid forms a partial seal of the first container cavity allowing for venting of the cavity.