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Snap lock container with lid rotation tab

US7874453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 16, 2007
Grant dateJan 25, 2011
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 5, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00796
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealed, locked, and reopenable cup and lid assembly comprises a cup, a resilient circular lid, circumferentially spaced and rotationally alignable interrupted portions and at least one tab. The resilient circular lid is sized to be inserted in a mouth of the cup and to fit in a locking groove of the cup. The resilient circular lid is permitted to be removed upon alignment of interrupted portions in the locking groove and a peripheral lip of the circular lid.

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