Canister with lid-release control mechanism

US5310074A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Berry Plastics Corporation · US

Inventors

• David J. Jochem · Evansville, US
• Timmy L. Willett · Waverly, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 25, 1993
• Grant date: May 10, 1994
• Expiry date: Jun 25, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D50/04
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container includes a lid for covering the open mouth of a container. The container includes a rim around the open mouth and a pair of helical lid guides apended to the rim. The lid is rotatable to engage the helical lid guides and retain the lid in place on the container. The lid includes a first guide follower that is arranged to move around the rim during rotation of the lid relative to the container and engage one of the lid guides to hold the lid on the container.