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Plastic Container Hinged Snap Lid

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-12-15
ORBIS CORP
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[0008]The present invention relates to a reusable plastic container. The container comprises a container body having side walls, end walls, and a bottom. It further includes a hinged lid with lid sections, each section having a hinged edge and at least one free edge. In an embodiment of the present invention, a hinge connects the hinged edge of a lid section to a side wall of the container body. The lid section includes a snap element engageable with a container body end wall. The snap element is configured such that inward pressure applied to an end or side wall of the container body causes the snap element to have greater engagement with the container body to increase the lid's resistance to opening when subjected to an impact.

Problems solved by technology

It has been found that current plastic container designs with hinged lids have an unwanted tendency to open when subjected to inward pressure, such as while being conveyed.
Pressure on the containers causes the hinged lids to separate, thus exposing the container's contents, and increasing the chances of content contamination or loss.

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[0020]While this invention is susceptible of embodiments in many different forms, there is shown in the Figures, and will herein be described in detail, preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention, and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.

[0021]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reusable plastic container body 10 embodying a hinged snap lid 12 in accord with the present invention. The container body 10 has two side walls 14, two end walls 16, and a bottom 18. The lid 12 has two lid sections 20 and 22. The lid sections 20 and 22 each have hinged edges 24 and free edges 28, 30 and 32. The hinged edges 24 of the lid sections 20 and 22 are attached to opposing container side walls 14 by hinges 34.

[0022]Referencing FIGS. 2 through 7, in accord with an embodiment of the invention, each lid section 20 or 22 includes a...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a reusable plastic container. The container comprises a container body having side walls, end walls, and a bottom. It further includes a hinged lid with lid sections, each section having a hinged edge and at least one free edge. A hinge connects the hinged edge of a lid section to a side wall of the container body. The lid section includes a snap element engageable with a container body end wall. The snap element is configured such that inward pressure applied to an end or side wall of the container body causes the snap element to have greater engagement with the container body to increase the lid's resistance to opening when subjected to an impact.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present Application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 354,884, filed Jun. 15, 2010, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention generally relates to a reusable plastic container having a lid configured to increase resistance to opening when subjected to an impact.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Reusable plastic containers have in recent years been used to store and transport goods and materials via air, highway, and rail. Such goods and materials run the gamut from general merchandise, health and beauty aids, automotive parts, and grocery items. The containers are also used during manufacturing processes to move workpieces and in distribution facilities to move products. These containers are often moved on conveyor systems. Plastic containers vary in size to accommodate the goods or ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D43/00
CPCB65D1/22B65D43/164B65D2543/00194B65D2543/00231B65D2543/00805B65D2543/00537B65D2543/00648B65D2543/00694B65D2543/0074B65D2543/00296Y02W30/80
Inventor FRANKENBERG, JASON R.
Owner ORBIS CORP