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Flip top plastic lid

US9930996B2 · kind B2 · utility

7Cited by
21References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 2014
Grant dateApr 3, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/1008
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure for a container for storing granulated powder. The closure includes a collar and a lid, a locking portion on the collar, and a locking portion on the lid, the collar locking portion operable to releasably engage the lid locking portion when the lid is in a closed position on the collar. The closure further includes a latch element on the collar and a latch element on the lid, the collar last element operable to releasably engage the lid locking portion. Some embodiments are operable to provide two audible sounds verifying the lid has been properly closed. Some embodiments include a modified elongated scoop having a length equal to the diameter of the inner perimeter of the lid for improved user experience scooping product from the bottom of a container.

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