Container and lid

US10479554B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC · US

Inventors

• Michele M. Dziaba · Mundelein, US
• Andrew Thomas Tilton · Chicago, US
• Jeffrey A. Johnson · Windom, US
• Joseph M. Miskovic · Plainfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 8, 2014
• Grant date: Nov 19, 2019
• Expiry date: Jul 12, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2543/00796
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container lid (10) is provided herein having structurally reinforcing ribs (50) therein. The ribs (50) increase the strength of the lid across a central region thereof. Specifically, the lid can have an outer perimeter and the ribs can be spaced inwardly from the outer perimeter. The inwardly spaced ribs (50) can provide a distinct look for consumer differentiation. Additionally, the ribs can be arcuate so that they generally follow a curvature of the outer perimeter of the lid. As such, a label region (56) within the lid central region is preserved, while the lid is still strengthened by the ribs.