Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
220833000 | Including integrally formed structure to retain closure in closed position | 46 |
20090032545 | HINGED LID FOR A FOOD CONTAINER - A hinged lid for a food container is provided. The lid structure includes a rim with an attached cover member. The lid structure also includes a mounting structure for mounting the lid structure to a food container. A tamper evidence latch is provided to releasably secure the rim in a closed configuration overlying the open end of the food container. The rim engages an upper rolled lip of the food container sidewall when the lid structure is in a closed configuration. | 02-05-2009 |
20090218362 | Push-Release Locking Mechanism for a Package With a Pivoting Tray - A package comprising an outer sleeve with an inner void having a push-release locking mechanism positioned therein, and a tray for receiving articles that is pivotally connected to the outer sleeve, in which the push-release locking mechanism includes a means for locking and a means for spring loading, each located between the tray and the outer sleeve; and a method for releasing the tray from the outer sleeve, are described herein. | 09-03-2009 |
20100001014 | CONTAINER BASE AND LID WITH PLANAR AREA FOR FLAT APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE MEMBRANE - The invention provides a container ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100072217 | TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER WITH FRANGIBLE CLOSURE MEMBER - A container for packaging food stuffs includes a first body portion and a second body portion pivotally joined to the first body portion and moveable from a closed position to an open position for accessing an interior of the container. An anchoring engagement element is integrally joined with the first body portion when the second body portion is in the closed and open positions. A frangible engagement element is integrally joined with the second body part and locked with the anchoring engagement element when the second body portion is in the closed position. The frangible engagement element is configured to sever from the second body portion and remain in locked engagement with the anchoring engagement element when the second body portion is moved from the closed position to the open position. | 03-25-2010 |
20100089935 | CONTAINER HAVING A LID THAT IS OPENABLE UPON APPLICATION OF A DOWNWARD FORCE - A container having a base and a single-hinged lid. The base has one or more walls that define an interior volume and an opening that permits access to the interior volume. The single-hinged lid is movably attached to the base and the lid at least partially covers the opening in a closed state and permits a user access to the opening in an open state. The lid is transitionable from the closed state to an open state upon the user applying a net downward force to the lid that covers the opening. | 04-15-2010 |
20100264156 | Food Packaging with Lid and Closure System for Packaging - Packaging ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100276439 | Container - A container ( | 11-04-2010 |
20110042402 | SECURITY CLOSURE FOR CAM AND GROOVE HOSE COUPLING - A security closure system for terminating the hose-connector connected to the outlet of a storage tank whose contents are to be periodically pumped out. A first male-outlet component is provided with an outer, circumferential annual groove for reception therein of camming elements of camming arms, and has a terminal projecting tongue provided with an opening or hole for receiving a locking device, such as a padlock. The male-component is further provided with an enlarged mounting flange for mounting the male-component to a wall of the storage tank or to a bulkhead adjacent the storage tank. The security closure system also comprises a second female part, which is a female closure cap that matingly receives therein the first male-component. The closure cap has a slot for passing therethrough the tongue of the first male-component, whereby a padlock or other lock may be used for locking the cap in place over the first male-component. The closure cap is also provided with a pair of parallel, upstanding partitions or walls sandwiching therebetween the projecting tongue of the first male-component protruding through the slot of the closure cap. These partitions project a sufficient height above, and extend a sufficient length along, the protruding tongue so as to prevent access thereto and to the locking device inserted through the opening of the tongue, whereby access thereto is denied and the tampering thereof via saws, and the like, is prevented. | 02-24-2011 |
20110056976 | Structure for Tamper-Resistance Container - A tamper-resistance container structure is disclosed, where the top edge of main body has a ring of lip and the cover piece has a ring of groove to mesh in with the lip when closing the cover to the body; a fold-closing piece has a plurality of ridge-tabs that can be wedged into corresponding notches on the cover piece, locking the closure of the container, allowing sticker strip or product labels to be applied over the junction of the fold-closing piece over the cover piece, creating a tamper-resistance mechanism that is desirable for merchants and consumers. | 03-10-2011 |
20110073610 | TWO-SHELL AND TWO-DRAWER CONTAINERS - A package comprises a latch including first and second legs and an actuating portion. The first and second legs are joined at an angle. The actuator portion of the first leg is positioned to be displaced generally laterally to displace the second leg generally longitudinally to release the latch. In another embodiment the package has base wells on the inside surface. A generally flat marginal sealing surface encircles the first and second base wells. The wells of the base and/or lid are covered with a cover sheet to close them. Still another embodiment is a child-resistant container comprising a shell, two drawers, a stop, and a latch. The drawers are prevented from sliding apart past a limit of travel when one drawer is open sufficiently to provide access to its contents and the other drawer is not. | 03-31-2011 |
20110220673 | CLOSURE FOR CONTAINERS OF OPHTHALMIC SOLUTIONS FIELD OF THE INVENTION - The invention closures may be used to house ophthalmic lens solutions and methods of using the same. | 09-15-2011 |
20110253733 | Bottle Closure with Integrated Flip Top Handle - Closures having an integrated flip top handle for use with liquid containers and for carrying the liquid containers include an end wall, a skirt wall depending from the end wall, an outlet opening associated with the end wall, and a pivot hinge mount for pivotally mounting a flip top to the closure. The closure also includes the flip top pivotally supported by the pivot hinge mount. The flip top includes a closing member that closes the outlet opening when the flip top is in a first position, a pivot support member extending from the closing member to the pivot hinge mount and pivotally attached to the pivot hinge mount, and a carrying member extending from the closing member on a same side of the closing member as the pivot support member with a distal end that extends at least as far as the pivot hinge mount. | 10-20-2011 |
20110266298 | DISPENSING LID INTENDED, IN PARTICULAR, FOR USE WITH FOOD-DISPENSING CONTAINERS - The invention comprises a frame ( | 11-03-2011 |
20120074159 | Reclosable pour systems for containers - Reclosable pour systems useful on any suitable container and containers comprising the reclosable pour systems are disclosed. The system features a pour opening comprising a hinged flap and a tab that enables latchable reclosing and reopening of the pour opening, to allow the pouring of a flowable material contained within the container. A unitary blank capable of being cut and folded to produce a container comprising the reclosable pour system, as well as methods of manufacture and use of a container comprising the reclosable pour system, are also disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
20120118904 | CARTON WITH RECLOSABLE LID - A carton for containing a product. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels comprises a first end panel, a first side panel, a second end panel, and a second side panel. At least one top flap is respectively foldably connected to a respective panel of the plurality of panels. The at least one top flap at least partially forms a closed top end of the carton. A reclosable lid is positionable between an open position and a closed position. The reclosable lid comprises a central panel that is foldably connected to the at least one top flap. The reclosable lid can be downwardly folded relative to the at least one top flap in the closed position. | 05-17-2012 |
20120211505 | SAFETY CLOSURE WITH LOCK, AND ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR SAFETY CLOSURE - A safety closure secured against accidental opening or opening by small children comprises a lid ( | 08-23-2012 |
20120234850 | COVER FOR CONTAINER - A cover for a pie pan or similar type of pan or plate has a ring and a lid pivotally attached to the ring by a flex joint. A pan is placed into the ring with a lip of the pan resting on top of the ring. The cover is folded over and pressed down onto the ring. Interlocking elements on tabs on the ring and lid engage each other and hold the lid down onto the ring, with the lip of the pan between them. The lid may include inwardly projecting teeth spaced apart on an inside surface of the lid, with the teeth adapted to hold the lip of a pan between the ring and the lid. | 09-20-2012 |
20120312832 | DRINK BOTTLE AND LID WITH COVER FOR DRINK SPOUT - A drink bottle with a removable lid includes an inner lid attached to the mouth of the bottle and an outer lid or cover pivotably mounted on said inner lid. A drink spout extends from the inner lid. The outer lid or cover may be locked into a closed position covering the drink spout. A push button release is activated to unlock the outer lid and permit the outer lid to pivot to a position exposing the drink spout for access by a user. The outer lid may be snapped of the inner lid by moving the outer lid beyond an open position. A bail handle on the outer lid is retained in a stowed position in a recess in the outer lid or is moved to a deployed position. The bail handle disconnects from the outer lid when moved beyond the deployed position. The push button for releasing the closed outer lid is enclosed within a tunnel in the inner lid. | 12-13-2012 |
20130056486 | Peel and Attach Container Seal - Disclosed is a peel and attach container seal that includes an upper cover surface having two connecting portions over an open container aperture. A release film is removed prior to adhering the first and second connecting portions along opposing sides of the container aperture, whereafter the upper surface resealably covers the aperture by way of a pull tab along one end. The first connecting portion comprises a high strength adhesive that is not adapted to separate from the container outer surface or the upper cover surface. The second connecting portion includes a multi-layer connection between the cover surface and the container surface, allowing ready peeling and reattaching of the cover while a resealing, high strength adhesive layer is retained on the container surface. The cover is therefore operably removable from over the container aperture by separation of the second connection portion layers and peeling back over the first connection portion. | 03-07-2013 |
20130256328 | DISPLAY AND STORAGE BOX - A display and storage box includes a box having a bottom plate with four sides, and the bottom plate has a first side plate and a second side plate respectively extending upward from two opposite sides thereof, and a third side plate and a fourth side plate respectively extending upward from the other two opposite sides of the bottom plate. A space is defined between the bottom plate, the first, second, third and fourth side plates. An opening communicating with the space is formed by folding the fourth side plate. An object can be easily put in the box or removed from the box via the opening. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256329 | VIAL WITH LID ATTACHMENT MECHANISM - A re-sealable container is disclosed having a lid, a body, an attachment mechanism, and a seal. The seal may extend from, or be attached to, the lid and engage at least a portion of the body, such as the side wall, including the body sealing surface and/or the lip. The engagement of the seal and body creates a seal that prevents the ingress of moisture and ambient conditions into an interior space of the body. The attachment mechanism may retain the lid in a seated, closed position on the body. The configuration of the seal and attachment mechanism accommodate a degree of error in the joining and placement of the lid and body while allowing for both the formation of a seal between the lid and body and the locking of the lid when the lid is in a closed position. | 10-03-2013 |
20130313275 | TAMPER EVIDENT CONTAINER - A container having tamper evident and resistant features includes a tray, a cover and a hinge extending from the cover and tray to a radially outermost portion and having a first portion extending from a first side of the cover and a second portion extending from a first side of the tray, wherein the first and second portions are connected by at least one weakened line to define a hinge axis about which the tray and cover relatively rotate between a closed position and an opened position. The container is provided with a first tab which a user may grasp with one hand and a second tab which the user may grasp with another hand and the user may relatively pull the first tab and the second tab away from each other to tear the hinge along the at least one weakened line and separate the cover from the tray. | 11-28-2013 |
20140091103 | Lid - Embodiments of a lid are provided. In one embodiment, the lid may be coupled to a container to provide selective access to the contents of the container. In one embodiment, the lid is configured to be stacked. | 04-03-2014 |
20140190982 | CONTAINER LID LATCH - The present invention is a latching mechanism and a container employing that latching mechanism, where the container has a lid that is attached to the rear of the container and can be rotated upward from the front. The latch includes an arm that attaches to the walls of the container with a protrusion extending above and abutting a portion of the top of the lid to latch it in place. The latch includes an arm abutment attached to the container above the arm attachment point so that when inward force is applied to the container below the arm, the arm rotates about the arm abutment causing the protrusion to no longer abut the lid, so that the lid can be opened. Such pressure may be applied by lifting arms attached to a garbage truck. | 07-10-2014 |
20140374429 | CONTAINER - A container ( | 12-25-2014 |
220834000 | Closure situated by resilient distortion and retained by preformed configuration (e.g., detent) | 21 |
20090014457 | HERMETIC CONTAINER SYSTEM - A container system includes a receptacle configured to hold wipes that has an open first end and a closed second end. The receptacle is formed of a metal material. The container system also includes a closure having a base portion and a cover portion. The closure is formed of a plastic material. The base portion is coupled to the open first end of the receptacle. The cover portion is selectively movable relative the base portion between an open position and a closed position. A first hermetic seal is provided between the cover portion and the base portion and a second hermetic seal is provided between the receptacle and the closure. | 01-15-2009 |
20090134179 | CONTAINER - A container for packaging food for transporting and selling to consumers is provided. The container includes a base having a pair of inwardly recessed pockets for capturing a pair of extending latching portions on a lid. The pair of extending latching portions has concave grooves allowing the extending latching portions to flex inwards from an initial position for insertion into the pair inwardly recessed pockets. When the pair of extending latching portions are inserted into the pair inwardly recessed pockets, the pair of extending latching portions expand back to their initial position and protrusions within the pair of inwardly recessed pockets retain the pair of extending latching portions creating a tight fit and preventing the lid of the container from being easily disengaged from the base of the container. | 05-28-2009 |
20090236356 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR ACCESS OPENINGS - An exemplary cover assembly includes a bezel, and a spring-loaded cover. The bezel includes an opening, a pair of slots, and a pair of pins. The opening is defined in the bezel for accessing a device installed thereto. The slots are defined adjacent opposite ends of the opening respectively. The pins are formed adjacent the slots respectively. The spring-loaded cover covers the opening of the bezel, includes a pair of fixing plates formed thereon slidably received in the slots of the bezel. Each of the fixing plates defines an arcuate groove that slidably receives the corresponding pin of the bezel, where the cover is capable of being pivoted open and shut. | 09-24-2009 |
20100051636 | CONTAINER - The invention relates to a container ( | 03-04-2010 |
20100072218 | DISPLAY PACKAGE WITH INTEGRAL CLOSURE AND METHOD OF USE - A blister package is provided including a blister for holding and dispensing articles. The blister package includes a backing and a blister defining an opening and having an integral, re-closable closure for selectively covering the opening. The closure may include snap elements that can be snap-fitted into notches in the blister for securely retaining the blister in a closed position. Optionally, the closure may joined to the blister by an integral, flexible fastener, which may be a strap and/or a living hinge. A method of packaging an article in a blister package includes: (a) forming a plastic blister, (b) forming an opening in the blister, and (c) forming a closure integral with the blister for covering the opening. | 03-25-2010 |
20100288787 | CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR A CONTAINER AND DISPENSING CLOSURE - The present invention relates to a closure system, which comprises a dispensing closure and a spout of a container or a spout for a container, to which the dispensing closure can be attached, wherein the dispensing closure is designed as a rebounding closure. The dispensing closure and spout are designed in such a way that the dispensing closure can be separated from the spout or container via a rotational motion. The invention also relates to a dispensing closure for such a closure system. | 11-18-2010 |
20100308069 | CAP FOR A CONTAINER - Cap for a container for a flowable composition, the cap comprising a lid ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100314404 | LID LATCH ASSEMBLY - A clip includes an upper platform, a back plate extending downwardly from the upper platform, and a pair of legs extending downwardly from the upper platform. Each leg includes a latch portion protruding laterally therefrom. The clip can be installed into an existing roll out cart design. | 12-16-2010 |
20110168731 | DOUBLE HINGE DISPLAY PACKAGE AND METHOD OF USE - A clamshell package for supporting an article is provided including a covered manufacturing hinge adapted to divide the clamshell into first and second parts adapted to form a cavity. The first and second parts partially overlap to form a flange adjacent the manufacturing hinge. The second part includes an uncovered operating hinge, about which the second part is adapted to pivot away from the first part to an open position. The clamshell package includes a panel adapted to engage the manufacturing hinge and flange to retain the manufacturing hinge in a folded position, with the panel being spaced from the operating hinge. | 07-14-2011 |
20110297690 | RECLOSABLE CONTAINER - There is disclosed a container for receiving and sealing material in an internal cavity. The container is configured to be shiftable about an intermediate hinge portion and provides a dispensation port defined by a frangible connected panel of the container. The panel can be reclosed after initial severing of the frangible connection upon initial opening. | 12-08-2011 |
20110315704 | CONTAINER HAVING A PRE-CURVED LID - A plastic container having a container body and a permanently attached container lid is provided. The container lid is attached to the container body by a living hinge such that the entire plastic container is a one-piece construction. The container lid is pre-curved such that in an open state the container lid is curved. However, when the container lid mates with the container body in a closed state, at least a portion of the container lid that was previously curved becomes substantially planar such that portions of the lid remain biased into the container body. | 12-29-2011 |
20120061413 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY HAVING STACKING PROVISIONS - The invention relates to a container assembly comprising a container part with a circumferential wall and a bottom wall, and a lid part comprising a connection portion for connection to a rim of said circumferential wall and a lid which is pivotably connected to said connection portion, said connection portion comprising an upper wall provided with an access opening which can be sealed with said lid, and said connection portion is provided with stacking provisions which enclose said access opening and which are complementary with stacking provisions at the bottom of said container part. | 03-15-2012 |
20130075414 | LOCKING MEANS FOR A CAP - A locking means for a cap resistant to impact forces and providing a leak-tight fitting to a container whilst allowing simple and quick release. | 03-28-2013 |
20140117034 | Container Having a Pre-Curved Lid - A plastic container having a container body and a permanently attached container lid is provided. The container lid is attached to the container body by a living hinge such that the entire plastic container is a one-piece construction. The container lid is pre-curved such that in an open state the container lid is curved. However, when the container lid mates with the container body in a closed state, at least a portion of the container lid that was previously curved becomes substantially planar such that portions of the lid remain biased into the container body. The container can also incorporate a carrying feature for receiving and positioning articles therein, as well as a sealing chamfer for reducing the likelihood of the ingress of foreign matter into an interior cavity of the container. | 05-01-2014 |
20140197190 | ANTI-TAMPER CONTAINER - An anti-tamper container for preventing incorrect opening includes a box body, an abutting flanged portion, a cover and at least one opening preventing device. When a force is applied to the cover to rotarily open it upwards, the front inclined surface of the tilting extension sheet presses the pre-dislocated rib to disengage it from the box body so as to prevent reconnection. Thus, the consumers could easily recognize if the cover has been incorrectly opened so as to ensure the quality and safety of the products while avoiding consumption disputes, and safeguarding the rights of consumers and reputation of industry operators with improved applicability. Because a strengthened opening preventing portion is set on the tilting extension sheet, the tilting extension sheet could be prevented from penetrating upwards without breaking the pre-dislocated rib. | 07-17-2014 |
220835000 | Noncontinuous interlock around perimeter of closure, closure junction | 6 |
20080290105 | Dispensing Closure, Closure and Container Package, and Method of Manufacture - A dispensing closure includes a base ( | 11-27-2008 |
20080308569 | Push and Flip Container - A push and flip lid for a container is provided. The lid includes a lid body, an opening, a door, and first and second pivot supports. The lid body has a top and a skirt. The skirt depends downwardly from the top and extends around a periphery of the top. The opening is formed through the lid body. The door is arranged over the opening and connected to the lid body. The door has a push section and a flip section connected by a hinge. First and second pivot supports on the lid body are separated by the opening. The opening extends between the first and second pivot supports and engages the door at first and second discrete locations, respectively. As such, the flip section pivots about the hinge in response to downward pressure applied to the push section to uncover the opening. | 12-18-2008 |
20120031921 | DAMAGE RESISTANT CONTAINER AND LOCKING FEATURE - The invention encompasses packaging containers and locking features enabling damage resistant closed containers that are suitable for mechanized and automated closing and loading operations. | 02-09-2012 |
20120091160 | CLOSURE AND METHOD OF FORMING A CLOSURE - A flip top closure and a method of forming a flip top closure. The flip top closure comprises a base and a lid. The lid being hingedly connected to the base. The lid further comprises a securing portion fixable to the base. The securing portion being operable to secure the lid to the base, such that first opening of the lid breaks a connection between the securing portion and the lid. The lid also comprises a retaining portion, operable to co-operate with the securing portion to retain the lid in a closed position on the base. | 04-19-2012 |
20120248132 | FOOD PACKAGING WITH A LID AND CLOSURE SYSTEM FOR PACKAGING - The packaging for a food product is provided with a container having an upper opening. An annular frame that is mounted as a close fit on the container has an upper face provided with an annular projection extending in the continuation of the interior face of the frame. A lid mounted articulated with respect to the frame is adapted to close off the opening, the lid having a top wall, a side wall and an interior skirt, a continuous groove being defined between the side wall and the interior skirt. A measuring utensil with a bowl is stored between the opening of the container and the lid in the closed position. The annular projection is inserted into the continuous groove and the interior skirt presses at least partially against said interior face of the frame in the closed position of the lid. | 10-04-2012 |
20140034663 | CONTAINER CLOSURE WITH A SPOUT AND A LID - The present invention relates to a closure for a container that has an interior where a product may be stored and that has an opening to the container interior, said closure comprising a base, that base comprising a skirt for extending from said container at said opening, a base deck, and a spout projection upwardly from said base deck to define a discharge aperture, characterised in that said base deck has an at least partly curved outer or upper plane, said outer or upper plane and/or an edge between skirt and base deck having, at its periphery, at least two elevation regions and at least two depression regions extending between said at least two elevation regions. The invention further refers to a container with such a closure. | 02-06-2014 |