Patent · US Expired

Container having a snap fit selectively detachable lid

US6168044A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 1998
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00842
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A resilient microwavable container including a bowl and a selectively detachable snap on lid is disclosed. The lid includes a plurality of protrusions which snap over a pair of annular flanges extending outwardly from the bowl whereby a distinct clicking sound can be heard to verify the lid is properly attached.

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