Food container base

Description

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a food container base showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom isometric view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof.

Stippling in the drawings represent the three-dimensional contours of the design, and are not intended to indicate surface decoration.

Claims

The ornamental design for a food container base, as shown and described.

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Child	29698689		US

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