Container lid

US6732873B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• J.L. Clark LLC · US

Inventors

• David K. Bried · Rockford, US
• George Solowiejko · Rockford, US
• Gary D. Johnson · New York, US
• C. Alan Peet · Waterman, US
• Philip M. Baerenwald · Rockton, US
• Michael A. Yarbro · Rockford, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 9, 2001
• Grant date: May 11, 2004
• Expiry date: Mar 9, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D47/0833
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A lid for a container is provided generally comprising a main body and a door having a flip section pivotally connected to a push section, the push section pivotally connected to the main body. The main body includes a recess that defines a pivot wall. The flip section is positioned to engage the pivot wall and rotate relative to the push section in response to downward pressure on the push section. A detent mechanism is used to control opening the door in at least two stages. In the first stage, the detent mechanism substantially fixes the push section in a closed position, and in the second stage substantially fixes the push section in an open position. In one embodiment, the floor of the recess is sloped to increase container space and limit flexure of the push section of the door.