Abstract:
A container and lid includes: a container body having an opening; a lid body configured to cover the opening of the container body; a lid skirt at a periphery of the lid body, the lid skirt having a tooth slot therein; and a container tooth at a periphery of the container body configured to extend into the tooth slot of the lid skirt.
Abstract:
A three-piece pocket-size container for holding a consumer product such as smokeless tobacco product in an interior volume of a perimeter band which has a base locked to a lower rim portion and an openable cover on an upper rim of the perimeter band. When closed, the cover, the perimeter band and the base form a flush exterior sidewall of the container. The base and cover can be metal and the perimeter band can be transparent (clear, tinted or colored) or opaque plastic to provide a container that maintains product freshness, and is easily opened and closed.
Abstract:
A lid for a beverage container includes a top wall. The top wall has a drink opening with a communicating hole and an aroma opening disposed near the drink opening. The aroma opening has a vertical aroma hole that is a through hole extending along a vertical plane essentially perpendicular to a horizontal plane of the top wall. The vertical aroma hole emits aroma of the beverage in the container to an outside, while preventing the beverage from splattering to the outside.
Abstract:
A closure (40) and container (10) combination which includes a closing and opening assist mechanism (22, 28, 28′, 30, 30′) which provides for spreading the locking mechanism (46) of the closure and causing a lifting movement of the closure to effect the removal of the closure from the container.
Abstract:
A process is disclosed for making a closure having (i) a top portion, and (ii) a latch member that includes an actuator portion and a follower portion, the follower portion including a blocking structure. The process includes providing a mold assembly that defines a space therein which corresponds to the closure, the mold assembly including (i) a first mold portion that defines a first subspace which corresponds to the actuator portion, and (ii) a second mold portion that defines a second subspace which corresponds to the blocking structure. The process further includes advancing a material into the space so as to form the closure. The process also includes moving the second mold portion in relation to the first mold portion after the advancing step so as to remove the actuator portion from the first subspace. In addition, the process includes urging an internal wall of the first mold portion into contact with the actuator portion in response to movement of the second mold portion in relation to the first mold portion so as to cause the actuator portion to move in relation to the top portion. Additionally, the process includes moving the follower portion in relation to the second mold portion in response the urging step so as to cause the blocking structure to move away from of the second subspace.
Abstract:
An improved lid for a tobacco container is provided. The lid includes a top and a circumferential sidewall transverse thereto. The sidewall is unitarily formed with the top and depends downwardly therefrom. The sidewall includes a strengthening feature. In an embodiment, the strengthening feature allows the lid to be interlocked to a tobacco container. In a further embodiment, the strengthening feature permits a thin walled sheet metal to be utilized to manufacture of the lid.
Abstract:
Lid assemblies, containers, and methods of producing them are disclosed herein. A lid assembly, comprising a dome portion, a rim-receiving portion, and a compression ring are configured to attach to a container and provide a seal between the lid assembly and the container. The lid assembly is made of a reusable, recyclable, and compostable material, such as molded paper, pulp, natural cellulose fibers cellulose fiber, tapioca, wood, agricultural recycled crop materials, plastics (PLA), clay, metals, petro plastics, silicone, PVC's, and PET styrene.
Abstract:
A can (1) made from metal or plastic including a cap (5) with an annular sealing element (25). A sealing lip (29) is formed on the sealing element that is essentially aligned radially outwardly. The lip contacts an apex (S) of the upper rim of the container (3) when the cap (5) is put on and twisted tight. In case of an overpressure inside the can (1), gas can exit by lifting the sealing lip (29). In case of a higher exterior pressure p0, the sealing lip (29) is pressed with greater force against the container (3) and prevents the entry of any air.
Abstract:
A device for a cup and lid providing a thermal shield to keep the cup's liquid contents hot and facilitating the interval transfer, temporary storage, and cooling of a small amount of liquid prior to drinking. The conservation of heat energy within the cup allows the preservation of aroma and taste, a definite must for a prolonged and enjoyable drinking experience, while a controlled volume of the beverage cools down to a palatable temperature. Also, when the device is used in conjunction with a disposable cup and lid assembly, it improves the stiffness characteristics of the containment assembly, thereby preventing potential spillage or discharge of the hot contents due to accidental or improper handling.
Abstract:
A closure for a container is provided. The container may have a base and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall may have a rim forming an upper margin of the peripheral wall and surrounding the opening of the container. The rim may have an external protrusion formed integrally with the rim and surrounding the rim. The closure may have an overlying closure portion adapted to overlie the opening of the container when the closure is mounted on the container. A skirt may be formed integrally with the overlying closure portion to surround the rim when the closure is mounted to the container. The skirt may include a first portion that is positionable adjacent to and to surround an external upper end of the rim, and may include a second portion that is connected to the first portion via a connection. The second portion may extend downwardly from the first portion to surround the rim below its upper end when the closure is mounted on the container. The second portion may include a first ledge which is designed for an interlocking engagement with the external protrusion of the rim. A deformable region may be provided in the second portion such that the deformable region may be deformed to facilitate pivoting of the second portion with respect to the first portion to disengage the first ledge from the external protrusion of the rim.