Folding container lid

US8733585B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Merrick Engineering, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Abraham Abdi · Orange, US
• Katina C. Brown · Lake Elsinore, US
• Sadollah Vahidy · Riverside, US
• Robert J. Schaefer · Nottingham, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 14, 2012
• Grant date: May 27, 2014
• Expiry date: Jun 14, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49826
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A lid can be configured to removably attach to a container. The lid can include multiple lid portions can open independently of each other. A first lid portion can open while a second lid portion remains closed and coupled to the container. Similarly, the second lid portion can open while the first lid portion remains closed and coupled to the container. A junction can joint the first and second lid portions and can enable pivoting of the lid so that the first and second lid portions can hingedly move with respect to each other.