Kitchen container

Abstract

A container is provided, comprising: a body having a cavity, the body having an opening at the top; and two lids pivotally attached to opposite sides of the body to close the opening of the body, the two lids contacting each other at least on one side and sealing the container by forming together a hermetic seal. The two covers can be connected through a tongue-shaped piece and a groove mechanism. One lid can have a groove and the other lid has a tongue, the groove and the tongue configured to seal the container by placing the tongue within the groove, where the tongue and the groove are disposed on long sides of the lids, where the two lids are in contact with each other.

Description

Cross-references

[0001] This application claims the benefit of provisional application No. 63 / 534,026, filed on August 22, 2023, and is a continuation-in-part of design application No. 29 / 755,780, filed on October 22, 2020, all of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0002] The present application relates to a kitchen container. Background Art

[0003] Food containers for use in kitchens are well known. One problem with these containers is that it is difficult and inconvenient to find the correct lid for the matching container. There is a need in the art for a food container that can solve these problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] A container is provided, comprising: a body having a cavity, the body having an opening at the top; and two lids pivotally attached to opposite sides of the body to close the opening of the body, the two lids contacting each other at least at one side and sealing the container by forming an airtight seal together. The two lids can be connected with a tongue-shaped member and a groove mechanism. One lid can have a groove and the other lid has a tongue-shaped member, the groove and the tongue-shaped member are configured to seal the container by placing the tongue-shaped member in the groove, wherein the tongue-shaped member and the groove are respectively arranged on the long sides of the two lids, and the two lids contact each other. The two lids remain attached to the container in an open position. The two lids can snap into the container body on the side of the body in an open position. The container can have a receiving member located on the side of the body for receiving the lid in an open position. The container can have a pivoting member attached to the side of the lid, the pivoting member being configured to rotate around a fixed support attached to the body of the container. The container can be configured to place food. The body can be made of transparent, translucent or opaque material. With the two lids in an open position, the container is stackable. The sides of the body of the container can be angled to allow stackability.

[0005] A food container, comprising: a body having four sides and an open top; two fixing members attached to two opposite sides of the body; two lids, each lid having four sides, each lid having a member attached thereto configured to rotate around a fixing member, wherein each lid pivots from an open position to a closed position; one of the two lids having a protruding member and the other of the two lids having a complementary concave member, the protruding member and the concave member being respectively located at one side of each lid, the protruding member and the concave member contacting to seal the top of the container. The two lids remain attached to the container body in an open position. When measured from the center of the container body, the container body has a height of about 2 inches to 16 inches (or 2 to 8 inches). When the two lids are in an open position, the container is stackable. The sides of the body have an outward angle from the bottom to the top.

[0006] The only part of the strip configured for movement can be the central portion of the strip extending parallel to the long sides of the strip. The rest of the hinge can be rigid. Each lid can have two side walls on opposite sides extending downwardly from the opposite sides to rest outside the body in the closed configuration. The two lids remain attached to the body in the open configuration / position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 A perspective view of a container is shown with the lid in a closed position.

[0008] Figure 2 A side view of the container is shown with the lid in an open position.

[0009] Figure 3 A perspective view of the container is shown in an open position.

[0010] Figure 4 A side view of the container is shown in an open position.

[0011] Figure 5 A bottom perspective view of the container is shown.

[0012] Figure 6 A side view of the container is shown in an open position.

[0013] Figure 7 A side view of the container is shown in a closed position.

[0014] Figure 8 A side perspective view of the container is shown in a closed position.

[0015] Fig. 9A side perspective view of a container in a closed position according to a second embodiment is shown.

[0016] Fig.10 A side view of a container in a closed position according to a second embodiment is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Figure 1 A perspective view of the container is shown with the lid 2 in a closed position / configuration. Figure 1 The structure in .

[0018] Provided is a food container having two lids 2 (2a, 2b) configured to be connected to each other and to a container body 1 in a closed configuration to seal the container body 1. Each lid 2 can be pivotally connected to the container body 1 on opposite sides. The container body is typically cubic or cubic. The sides of the container 1 can be curved. The container body 1 can have six sides, wherein the top side is configured to be closed with a non-removable, permanently attached (to the side) lid 2.

[0019] The container body 1 can be made of a transparent or translucent body such as dishwasher-safe plastic or glass. The lid 2 can be made of the same material as the container body 1 .

[0020] The container body 1 may have a handle / joint on each side. The fixed joint member 8 may act as a pivot support. The fixed joint member 8 may be a round rod permanently attached to the container body 1. The movable joint member 7 of the lid 2a, 2b may be cylindrical and have a circular opening inside, which is configured to be mounted on the (circular) fixed joint part 8 and assembled by snapping in and out of force as required. The fixed joint member 8 may be attached to one end of the lid 2 on the long side of the lid 2 and allow the lid 2 to be in an open and closed position. The movable member 7 may act as a handle.

[0021] Each lid 2 may have a handle 4a, 4b at the top for allowing the lid to be opened. The handles 4a, 4b may extend vertically upwards and may be arranged on opposite sides of the pivot joint. The top of the handle 4 may be thicker in width or have a different shape than the bottom of the handle 4. The top of the handle 4 may snap into a receiver 5 which holds the lid 2 securely in place. The receiver 5 may also serve as a handle. The thicker portion of the handle 4 may snap into the receiver 5 and be securely held in place.

[0022] The lid 4 may also have a handle 3 on the side. The handle 3 may extend from the side of the lid as a substantially horizontal protrusion.

[0023] Each lid 2 may have an optional groove 10 for placing an optional gasket, typically rubber and / or silicone. The gasket acts to seal the container and isolate the air from the outside of the container 1. Each lid 2 may have a rectangular gasket in the form of a band that surrounds the inside of the lid in the groove 10. The gasket may also have no particular shape. The gasket may be elastic and non-rigid, allowing the user to install the gasket into the groove 10. The optional gasket may contact the container body 1 to seal the container.

[0024] like Figure 8 As shown, the lids 2 are configured to attach to each other and seal the container together. Each lid 2 can have four sides, three of which are configured to attach to the top of the container body 1, and one side is configured to attach to one side of the second lid 2 (the long side of the rectangular lid). The lids 2 use a locking / sealing mechanism to form a watertight and airtight seal in the middle when closed. A tongue-shaped piece 11 and groove 12 mechanism is shown. In this mechanism, one lid has a tongue-shaped piece 11 (protruding part) and the other lid has a complementary groove 12 (recessed part). The tongue-shaped piece 11 and the groove 12 can be run through along the edge. Two lids 2 can be snapped together to form a tight assembly.

[0025] When in the open position, the lid 2 may be removably or permanently attached to the side wall of the container body 1 . Figure 6 The handle 4 of the lid 2 is shown attached to a receptacle 5. The side wall has a receptacle 5 which is attached to and secures the lid 2 when the container body 1 is in the open position.

[0026] The container body 1 can be designed to be stackable by having a bottom width and length that is slightly smaller than the opening (top) width and length. The walls of the container body 2 can have a slight outward angle, such as about 0 to 10 degrees, or 1 to 10 degrees, or 2 to 8 degrees. The permanent attachment of the lid 2 allows stacking of containers in an open position without losing any of the lids 2.

[0027] The container body 1 and / or the lid 2 may be made of marine recycled plastic. The food container body 1 may be coated with a water-repellent substance / made of a water-repellent substance so it dries better in a dishwasher. Different container sizes may have seals of different colors. The container body 1 may have decorative elements, such as images of marine animals on each side. The container body 1 may be made of a plastic material that can withstand freezing and boiling temperatures. The lid 2 may be made of the same material. The container body 1 in an open position may have a height of about 2 inches to 8 inches or 2 inches to 12 inches, and a length of 4 inches to 16 inches (or 4 inches to 12 inches).

[0028] Figure 2A side view of a container with the lid in an open position is shown. In this view, the lid is in an open position on the side and is held in place with the handle 4. The movable member 7 is a hollow cylinder that rotates around a fixed circular member 8, which can be a round rod.

[0029] Figure 3 A perspective view of the container in an open position is shown. A groove 10 on the bottom of the lid 2 is visible in this view. The groove runs throughout the body. A seal is placed in the groove 10 to make the connection between the lid and the container body tight. The groove 10 and the gasket are optional.

[0030] Figure 4 A side view of the container in an open position is shown. A cutaway view of the line is shown Figure 6 shown.

[0031] Figure 5 A bottom perspective view of the container is shown with the lid 2 in a closed position.

[0032] Figure 6 A side view of the container in an open position is shown. The lid 2 is attached to the receiver 5 with the handle 4. The tongue 11 and the groove 12 are shown in this view.

[0033] Figure 7 A side view of the container is shown in a closed position.

[0034] Figure 8 Shown Figure 7 1. A truncated view of the lid 2. Shown in this view are the tongue 11, the groove 12, the fixed joint member 8 and the movable joint member 7. The tongue 11 (protruding part) extends downward and fits into the circular groove 12 to seal the container body 1. The tongue 11 and the groove 12 are all arranged along the edge of the lid 2 to contact each other in the closed position.

[0035] Fig. 9A second embodiment of a container in which a gasket is not used is shown. The lid 2 seals the container with a tongue 11 and a groove 12. The tongue 11 may have a cutout location 20 that is complementary to the top 24 of the body 1. The sidewall 21 extends downward on the side of the top 24 to form a seal. A hinge mechanism 23 allows the lid 2 to pivot. The hinge mechanism 23 may be made entirely of plastic (including transparent and translucent plastics) or similar synthetic / organic materials. The hinge 23 may be made by pivotally placing first and second rigid strips parallel to each other next to a central tube or thinner portion that allows movement. The hinge 23 may be made as a single strip, the center of which has a minimum thickness that is less than the rest of the strip to allow the strip to pivot. Alternatively, the hinge 23 is made of two strips connected together. One side / side of the strip is attached to the long side of the rectangular lid 2, and the other edge / edge of the strip is attached to the top 24 of the body 1.

[0036] Fig.10 This is the open configuration of the container according to the second embodiment. In this view, the lid 2 and the hinge 23 (the central part has a small thickness and / or is rounded) can be seen. The thickness of the central part of the hinge 23 can be less than 5 mm.

Claims

1. A container, comprising: a) a body having a cavity, the body having an opening at the top; as well as b) two lids pivotally attached to opposite sides of the body to close the opening of the body at the top, the two lids contacting each other on at least one side and sealing the container by forming an airtight seal together on the top of the body.

2. The container of claim 1, wherein the two lids are connected by a tongue and groove mechanism.

3. The container of claim 1, wherein one lid has a groove and the other lid has a tongue, the groove and the tongue being configured to seal the container by placing the tongue in the groove, wherein The tongue and the groove are respectively disposed on a long side of each cover, and the two covers are in contact with each other at the long sides of the two covers.

4. The container of claim 1, wherein the two lids remain attached to the body in an open position.

5. The container of claim 4, wherein the two covers snap into the container body on the sides of the container body to secure the two covers in a fixed position.

6. The container of claim 5, further comprising a receiver on a side of the body for receiving the lid in an open position.

7. The container of claim 1, further comprising a pivot member attached to a side of the lid, the pivot member configured to rotate about a fixed support attached to the body of the container.

8. The container of claim 1, wherein the container is configured to hold food.

9. The container of claim 1, wherein the body has a height of about 2 inches to 16 inches when measured from the center of the container in the open position.

10. The container of claim 1, wherein the container is stackable with the two lids in an open position.

11. The container of claim 1 , wherein the sides of the body have an outward angle from bottom to top.

12. The container of claim 1 further comprising a hinge strap configured for pivotal movement, the strap being attached at one side edge to the lid and one side of the body.

13. The container of claim 12, wherein the only portion of the strap configured for movement is a central portion of the strap extending parallel along its long sides attached to the body and the lid.

14. The container according to claim 1, wherein each lid has two side walls on opposite sides extending downwardly from the opposite sides to be disposed outside the body in a closed position.

15. The container according to claim 1, wherein The two covers remain attached to the body in the open position.

16. A food container, comprising: a) a body having four sides and an open top; b) two fixing members attached to opposite sides of the body; c) two lids, each lid having four sides, each lid having a member attached thereto configured to allow the lid to pivot from an open position to a closed position; d) One of the two lids has a male member and the other of the two lids has a complementary female member, the male member and the female member are respectively located at one side of each lid, the male member and the female member contact to seal the top of the container.

17. The container of claim 16, wherein the two lids remain attached to the container body in an open position.

18. The container of claim 16, wherein the container body has a height of about 2 inches to 12 inches when measured from the center of the container body.

19. The container of claim 16, wherein the container is stackable with the two lids in an open position.

20. The container of claim 16, wherein the sides of the body have an outward angle from bottom to top.

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