Child-resistant lids for containers
The child-resistant lid design with orthogonal sidewalls and snap-fit engagement addresses the issue of child access to hazardous substances by ensuring secure closure and adult-friendly operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025521220
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-10-12
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing container lids do not adequately prevent children from accessing hazardous or restricted substances, posing a safety risk.
A child-resistant lid design featuring a base with orthogonal sidewalls and protrusions that engage with the container in a snap-fit manner, and a top that moves between closed and open positions through applied forces, ensuring secure closure and access only when proper forces are applied.
The design effectively prevents unauthorized access by children while maintaining ease of use for adults, providing a secure and functional container closure mechanism.
Smart Images
Figure 2025534508000001_ABST
Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to child-resistant lids for containers. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]
[0002] At least one exemplary embodiment relates to a child-resistant lid for a container.
[0003] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid includes a base defining an opening and a top configured to engage a portion of the base. The base includes a support wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first and second sidewalls extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the container. The top includes a cover, a hinge coupled between the cover and the base, and a peripheral wall extending from an interior of the cover. The cover is movable between an open position providing access to the opening and a closed position enclosing the opening.
[0004] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first sidewall and the second sidewall are orthogonal to the support wall.
[0005] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the length of the first sidewall is greater than the length of the second sidewall.
[0006] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid includes a first protrusion extending from an inner surface of the first sidewall.
[0007] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion is configured to engage the container.
[0008] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion is configured to engage a corresponding protrusion on an outer surface of the container.
[0009] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the base is configured to engage at least a portion of the container in a snap-fit manner.
[0010] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion includes a plurality of protrusions extending from an inner surface of the first sidewall.
[0011] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid includes a first protrusion extending from the peripheral wall of the cover.
[0012] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the second sidewall defines a groove, and the first protrusion is configured to engage the groove and lock the top in the closed position.
[0013] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top is configured to move from a closed position to an open position by simultaneously applying forces to opposing sides of the container.
[0014] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top is configured to move from a closed position to an open position by simultaneously applying forces to opposing sides of the base.
[0015] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top is configured to move from a closed position to an open position by applying a force to a portion of the container that faces the hinge.
[0016] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top is configured to move from a closed position to an open position by applying a force to a portion of the base that faces the hinge.
[0017] At least one exemplary embodiment relates to a method.
[0018] In at least one exemplary embodiment, a method includes creating a lid having a base and a top and connecting the base of the lid to the top of the container. The base defines an opening for the container. The base includes a support wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The first and second sidewalls extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the container. The top includes a cover, a hinge coupled between the cover and the base, whereby the top is movable between an open position and a closed position, and a peripheral wall extending from an interior of the cover.
[0019] In at least one exemplary embodiment, connecting the base of the lid to the top of the container includes engaging a first protrusion, which may extend from the inner surface of the first sidewall, with a corresponding protrusion on the outer surface of the container.
[0020] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes engaging a first protrusion on the peripheral wall with a groove defined by the second side wall.
[0021] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes applying a force to opposing sides of the lid and the container to move the top from a closed position to an open position to provide access to the opening.
[0022] In at least one exemplary embodiment, applying the force includes disengaging a first protrusion on the perimeter wall from a groove in the second side wall.
[0023] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes applying a force to the base and a front portion of the container, the front portion opposing the hinge, to move the top from a closed position to an open position to provide access to the opening.
[0024] Various features and advantages of non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure may become more apparent from a reading of the detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be understood to limit the scope of the claims. The accompanying drawings should not be considered to be drawn to scale unless explicitly stated. Various dimensions of the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a container and lid in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0026] [Figure 2] 2 is a top perspective view of the container and lid of FIG. 1 in an open position according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0027] [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the lid of FIG. 2 in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0028] [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the container and lid of FIG. 1, taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 1, in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0029] [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a container and lid in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0030] [Figure 6] 6 is a front perspective view of the container and lid of FIG. 5 in an open position according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0031] [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a front and top perspective view of the lid of FIG. 6 according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0032] [Figure 8] 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the container and lid of FIG. 5 taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. 5, according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0033] [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the container and lid of FIG. 8, according to at least one example embodiment.
[0034] [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the lid of FIG. 7 according to at least one example embodiment.
[0035] [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a container lid in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0036] Several detailed exemplary embodiments are disclosed herein. However, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are provided merely for the purpose of describing some exemplary embodiments. The exemplary embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to only the exemplary embodiments described herein.
[0037] Accordingly, the exemplary embodiments are susceptible to various modifications and variations, examples of which are shown in the drawings and described in detail herein. However, there is no intention to limit the exemplary embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but rather the exemplary embodiments are intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the exemplary embodiments. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the description of the drawings.
[0038] When an element or layer is described as "on," "connected to," "coupled to," or "overlying" another element or layer, the element or layer may be directly on, connected to, coupled to, or overlying the other element or layer, or there may be intervening elements or layers. Conversely, when an element is described as "directly on," "directly connected to," or "directly coupled to" another element or layer, there are no intervening elements or layers. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification. As used herein, the word "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the items listed with this word.
[0039] Although terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are used herein to describe various components, regions, layers, and / or portions, it should be understood that these components, regions, layers, and / or portions are not limited to these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component, region, layer, or portion from another. Thus, a first component, region, layer, or portion described below may also be referred to as a second component, region, layer, or portion without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.
[0040] Spatial relative terms (e.g., "below," "below," "lower," "above," "above," etc.) are used herein for convenience to describe the illustrated relationship of one member or members or feature to another member or feature or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass various orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. For example, if a device in the figures were turned over, a member described as being "below" or "below" another member or feature would now be "above" that other member or feature. Thus, the term "below" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations), and the spatial relative terms used herein should be interpreted accordingly.
[0041] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" are intended to include the plural unless expressly specified otherwise. Furthermore, as used herein, the words "comprise," "including," "comprises," and / or "comprising" are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, and / or components, but are understood not to exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, and / or groups thereof.
[0042] Exemplary embodiments are described herein with reference to cross-sectional views. These cross-sectional views are schematic representations of exemplary embodiments. As such, variations from the shapes of the drawings are expected. As such, exemplary embodiments should not be construed as limited to the shapes of regions illustrated herein, but should also be construed to include variations and modifications of shapes.
[0043] When the terms "about" and "substantially" are used herein in connection with a numerical value, the associated numerical value is intended to include a tolerance of ±10% of the stated numerical value, unless otherwise specified. Furthermore, when the terms "generally" or "substantially" are used in connection with a geometric shape, it is intended that the range of the shape be within the disclosed range, without the need for precision as the geometric shape. Furthermore, whether a numerical value or shape is modified as "about," "generally," or "substantially," the value or shape should be interpreted as including manufacturing or operational tolerances (e.g., ±10%) relative to the stated numerical value or shape.
[0044] All terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the exemplary embodiments belong. Furthermore, these terms, including those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with their meaning in the corresponding art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly specified otherwise in this specification.
[0045] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a container and lid in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0046] The lid 100 and container 105 may be used with a smokeless tobacco product. The lid 100 and container 105 may have a circular or cylindrical shape. The lid 100 may be coupled to the container 105, as described below with reference to Figures 2-4. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid 100 has a closed position (shown in Figure 1) and an open position (shown in Figure 2).
[0047] Figure 2 is a top perspective view of the container 105 and lid 100 of Figure 1 in an open position, according to at least one exemplary embodiment. Figure 3 is a front perspective view of the lid of Figure 2, according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0048] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid 100 includes a base 200, a top 205, and a hinge 210. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid 100 and the base 200 each have a circular shape. The base 200 may be configured to couple to the container 105 to secure the lid 100 to the container 105. For example, the base 200 may be configured to engage the container 105 in a snap-fit manner, as described below with reference to FIG. 4. In another exemplary embodiment, the base 200 may be configured to engage the container 105 by being screwed onto the container 105.
[0049] Base 200 may further define opening 202. Opening 202 may have a circular shape and may provide access to the interior of the container when lid 100 is in the open position. In at least one exemplary embodiment, hinge 210 may be coupled between base 200 and top 205, allowing top 205 to move between the open and closed positions. For example, hinge 210 may be coupled to a cover portion of top 205. In at least one exemplary embodiment, hinge 210 may be welded to a portion of base 200 and top 205.
[0050] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the container and lid of FIG. 1, taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 1, in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0051] As shown in FIG. 4 , in at least one exemplary embodiment, the base 200 includes a support wall 400, a first sidewall 405, and a second sidewall 410. The first sidewall 405 and the second sidewall 410 may extend from respective ends of the support wall 400. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first sidewall 405 and the second sidewall 410 may be perpendicular to the support wall 400. The first sidewall 405 and the second sidewall 410 may further define a cavity 415. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first sidewall 405, the second sidewall 410, and the cavity 415 are cylindrical. The cavity 415 may be configured to receive at least a portion of the container 105. For example, the cavity 415 may be configured to receive the upper end of the container 105. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the end of the first sidewall 405 may taper from the inner surface to the outer surface of the first sidewall 405. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the length of the first sidewall 405 may be longer than the length of the second sidewall 410.
[0052] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion 420 may extend inward from the inner surface of the first sidewall 405. For example, when the first sidewall 405 is cylindrical, the first protrusion 420 may extend radially inward from the inner surface of the first sidewall 405 toward the second sidewall 410 and / or the outer surface of the container 105. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion 420 is continuous around the first sidewall 405. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion 420 may not be continuous around the first sidewall. For example, the first protrusion 420 may include two or more protrusions. The first protrusion 420 may further be configured to engage with at least a portion of the container 105 in a snap-fit manner or the like. For example, the first protrusion 420 may be configured to engage with one or more corresponding protrusions 425 on at least a portion of the outer surface of the container 105. The first protrusion 420 may include a trapezoid, a circle, an oval, a rectangle, or a polygon.
[0053] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top 205 may include a cover portion, such as the cover 430, and a peripheral wall 435. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the cover 430 is substantially flat or planar. The peripheral wall 435 extends from an interior of the cover 430. For example, the peripheral wall 435 may be cylindrical and extend annularly around the periphery of the cover 430. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the peripheral wall 435 may be offset from an edge of the cover 430, as shown in FIG. 4 . For example, the peripheral wall 435 may be offset from the cover 430 so as to be parallel to the second side wall 410. The protruding portion 437 of the cover 430 is configured to cover at least a portion of the support wall 400 when the lid 100 is in the closed position. In such an embodiment, the cover 430 may be flush with the upper surface of the base 200. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the peripheral wall 435 may extend from an edge of the cover 430.
[0054] In at least one exemplary embodiment, when the peripheral wall 435 is cylindrical, a bead such as a second protrusion 440 may extend radially outward from at least a portion of an outer surface of the peripheral wall 435. In some examples, the second sidewall 410 may define a recess or groove 445 configured to receive at least a portion of the second protrusion 440. The second protrusion may comprise a trapezoidal, circular, elliptical, rectangular, or polygonal shape. The second protrusion 440 may be configured to engage with the groove 445 to lock the top 205 in the closed position. For example, the top 205 may be coupled to the base 200 in a snap-fit manner.
[0055] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top 205 can be configured to move from a closed position to an open position by simultaneously applying a force to opposing sides of the container 105. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top 205 can be configured to move from a closed position to an open position by simultaneously applying a force to opposing sides of the base 200 of the lid 100. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the top 205 can be configured to move from a closed position to an open position by applying a force to a portion of the container 105 and / or base 200 that faces the hinge 210.
[0056] In at least one exemplary embodiment, a force applied to opposing sides of container 105, opposing sides of base 200, or a portion of container 105 and / or base 200 facing hinge 210 can move top 205 from a closed position to a partially open position or a fully open position. For example, if a sufficiently large force is applied, second projection 440 can disengage from groove 445, causing top 205 to open to a fully open position. In the fully open position, top 205 is not in contact with base 200, providing access to opening 202. If a smaller force is applied, second projection 440 can disengage from groove 445, but top 205 still at least partially in contact with base 200. In such an embodiment, a user can push top 205 upward. For example, an edge of top 205 facing hinge 210 can be pushed upward, causing top 205 to move to a fully open position.
[0057] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of a container and lid in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0058] The lid 500 and container 505 may be used with a smokeless tobacco product. The lid 500 and container 505 may have a circular or cylindrical shape. The lid 500 may be coupled to the container 505, as described below with reference to Figures 5 through 10. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid 500 includes a closed position (shown in Figure 1) and an open position (shown in Figure 6).
[0059] Figure 6 is a front perspective view of the container and lid of Figure 5 in an open position, according to at least one exemplary embodiment. Figure 7 is a front and top perspective view of the lid of Figure 6, according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0060] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the lid 500 includes a base 600, a top 605, and a hinge 610. The lid 600 and the top 605 may have a circular shape. The base 600 may be configured to couple to the container 505 to secure the lid 500 to the container 505. For example, the base 600 may be configured to engage the container 505 in a snap-fit manner, as described below with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. In another exemplary embodiment, the base 600 may be configured to engage the container 505 by being screwed or threaded onto the container 505.
[0061] Base 600 may further define opening 615. Opening 615 may have a circular shape and may provide access to the interior of container 505 when lid 500 is in the open position. In at least one exemplary embodiment, hinge 610 may be coupled between base 600 and top 605, allowing top 605 to move between the open and closed positions. For example, hinge 610 may be coupled to a cover portion of top 605. In at least one exemplary embodiment, hinge 610 may be welded to a portion of base 600 and top 605.
[0062] 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the container and lid of FIG. 5 taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. 5, according to at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0063] 8 , in at least one exemplary embodiment, base 600 includes a support wall 800, a first side wall 805, and a second side wall 810. First side wall 805 and second side wall 810 may extend from respective ends of support wall 800. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top surface of support wall 800 may be rounded or curved. In another exemplary embodiment, the top surface of support wall 800 may be substantially flat or planar.
[0064] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first sidewall 805 and the second sidewall 810 may be perpendicular to the support wall 800. The first sidewall 805 and the second sidewall 810 may further define a cavity 815. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first sidewall 805, the second sidewall 810, and the cavity 815 are cylindrical. The cavity 815 may be configured to receive at least a portion of the container 505. For example, the cavity 815 may be configured to receive the upper end of the container 505. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the width of the first sidewall 805 may decrease from the top to the bottom of the first sidewall. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the length of the first sidewall 805 may be longer than the length of the second sidewall 810.
[0065] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the upper portion 605 may include a cover portion, such as a cover 820, and a peripheral wall 825. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the cover 820 is substantially flat or planar. In another exemplary embodiment, the edge of the cover 820 may be curved. The peripheral wall 825 extends from an interior of the cover 820. For example, the peripheral wall 825 may be cylindrical and extend annularly around the periphery of the cover 820. In at least one exemplary embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the peripheral wall 825 may be offset from the edge of the cover 820. For example, the peripheral wall 825 may be offset from the edge of the cover 820 so as to be parallel to the second side wall 810. The protruding portion 827 of the cover 820 is configured to cover at least a portion of the second side wall 810 and / or the support wall 800 of the base 600. When top 605 is in the closed position (shown in FIGS. 5, 8, and 9), cover 820 of top 605 can be configured to be flush with the top surface of base 600. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, peripheral wall 825 can extend from an edge of cover 820.
[0066] FIG. 9 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the container and lid of FIG. 8, according to at least one example embodiment.
[0067] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusion 900 may extend inward from at least a portion of the inner surface of the first sidewall 805. For example, when the first sidewall 805 is cylindrical, the first protrusion 900 may extend radially inward from the inner surface of the first sidewall 805 toward the second sidewall 810 and / or the outer surface of the container 505. In some embodiments, the first protrusion 900 may be continuous around the first sidewall 805. The first protrusion 900 may be configured to engage with at least a portion of the container 505 in a snap-fit manner or the like. For example, the first protrusion 900 may be configured to engage with one or more corresponding protrusions or container grooves 905 on the outer surface of the container 505. The first protrusion 900 may comprise a trapezoidal, circular, oval, rectangular, or polygonal shape.
[0068] In at least one exemplary embodiment, when the peripheral wall 825 is cylindrical, a bead such as the second protrusion 910 may extend radially outward from at least a portion of an outer surface of the peripheral wall 825 of the top 605. In some exemplary embodiments, the second sidewall 810 may include a third protrusion 915 extending from an inwardly facing surface of the second sidewall 810. For example, when the second sidewall 810 is cylindrical, the third protrusion 915 may extend radially outward from an inwardly facing surface of at least a portion of the second sidewall 810. The third protrusion 915 may include a trapezoidal, circular, elliptical, rectangular, or polygonal shape. The third protrusion 915 may be configured to engage with the second protrusion 910 to lock the top 605 in the closed position. For example, the top 605 may be coupled to the base 600 in a snap-fit manner. In another exemplary embodiment, the third protrusion 915 may be a recess or groove formed in the inward-facing surface of the second side wall 810 and configured to receive the third protrusion 915.
[0069] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top 605 can be configured to move from the closed position to the open position by simultaneously applying a force to opposing sides of the container 505. In at least one exemplary embodiment, the top 605 can be configured to move from the closed position to the open position by simultaneously applying a force to opposing sides of the base 600 of the lid 500. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the top 605 can be configured to move from the closed position to the open position by applying a force to a portion of the container 505 and / or base 600 that faces the hinge 610.
[0070] In at least one exemplary embodiment, a force applied to opposing sides of container 505, opposing sides of base 600, or a portion of container 505 and / or base 600 facing hinge 610 can move top 605 from a closed position to a partially open position or a fully open position. For example, if a sufficiently large force is applied, second protrusion 910 can disengage from third protrusion 915, causing top 605 to open to a fully open position. In the fully open position, top 605 is not in contact with base 600, providing access to opening 615. If a smaller force is applied, second protrusion 910 can disengage from third protrusion 915, but top 605 still at least partially contacts base 600. In such an embodiment, a user can push top 605 upward. For example, the edge of top 605 opposite hinge 610 can be pushed upward so that top 605 is in a fully open position.
[0071] FIG. 10 is a bottom perspective view of the lid of FIG. 7 according to at least one example embodiment.
[0072] 10 , in at least one exemplary embodiment, the first protrusions 900 may be discontinuous. For example, when the first sidewall 805 is cylindrical, the first protrusions 900 may include a plurality of first protrusions 900 extending radially inward from the inner surface of the first sidewall 805. In some exemplary embodiments, the plurality of first protrusions 900 may be circumferentially spaced apart along the inner surface of the first sidewall 805. For example, three first protrusions 900 may be evenly spaced apart along the inner surface of the first sidewall 805.
[0073] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a method of using a lid for a container in accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment.
[0074] 11 , in at least one exemplary embodiment, the method generally includes creating a lid having a base and a top, S1100, connecting the base of the lid to a container, S1105, and applying forces to opposing sides of the base and / or container to move the top from a closed position to an open position, S1110. Each of the steps is described in detail below.
[0075] In S1100, in at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes creating a lid having a base and a top. Lid 100 may be created as described above with reference to FIGS. 1-4 and may include base 200 and top 205. In at least one exemplary embodiment, base 200 includes support wall 400, first side wall 405, and second side wall 410. First side wall 405 and second side wall 410 may extend from respective ends of support wall 400 such that support wall 400, first side wall 405, and second side wall 410 define a cavity 415 configured to receive at least a portion of container 105. In at least one exemplary embodiment, top portion 205 includes cover 430 and hinge 210 coupled between cover 430 and base 200 such that top portion 205 is movable between a closed position and an open position and such that peripheral wall 435 extends from an interior of cover 430. In at least one other exemplary embodiment, lid 500 including base 600 and top portion 605 may be made in S1100, as described above with reference to Figures 5-10.
[0076] In S1105, in at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes connecting a base 200 of the lid 100 to a top of the container 105. The base 200 may define an opening 202 into the container 105. In at least one exemplary embodiment, connecting the base 200 of the lid 100 to the top of the container 105 includes engaging a first protrusion 420 extending from an inner surface of the first sidewall 405 with a corresponding protrusion 425 on an outer surface of the container 105. In some exemplary embodiments, the method further includes engaging a second protrusion 440 on a peripheral wall 435 of the top 205 with a groove 445 defined by the second sidewall 410 in the closed position.
[0077] In at least one other exemplary embodiment, the method includes, at S1105, connecting a base 600 of the lid 500 to the top of the container 505. The base 600 may define an opening 615 to the container 505. In at least one exemplary embodiment, connecting the base 600 of the lid 500 to the top of the container 505 includes engaging a first protrusion 900 extending from an inner surface of the first sidewall 805 with a groove 905 of the container on an outer surface of the container 505. In some exemplary embodiments, the method further includes engaging a second protrusion 910 on the peripheral wall 825 of the top 605 with a third protrusion 915 extending from the second sidewall 810 in the closed position.
[0078] In S1110, in at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes applying a force to opposing sides of the base 200 and / or container 105 to move the top 205 from a closed position to an open position, thereby providing access to the opening 202. In at least one exemplary embodiment, applying the force includes disengaging the second protrusion 440 of the perimeter wall 435 from the groove 445 of the second side wall 410. In at least one exemplary embodiment, applying the force to a front portion of the base 200 and / or container 105 opposite the hinge 210 may move the top 205 from the closed position to the open position, thereby providing access to the opening 202.
[0079] In at least one exemplary embodiment, the method includes, at S1110, applying a force to opposing sides of the base 600 and / or container 505 to move the top 605 from a closed position to an open position, thereby providing access to the opening 615. In at least one exemplary embodiment, applying the force includes disengaging the second protrusion 910 of the peripheral wall 825 from the third protrusion 915 of the second side wall 810. In at least one exemplary embodiment, applying the force to a front of the base 600 and / or container 505 opposite the hinge 610 may move the top 605 from the closed position to the open position, thereby providing access to the opening 615.
Claims
1. A lid for a container, a base defining an opening, A supporting wall; a first sidewall; and a second sidewall, a base, the first sidewall and the second sidewall extending from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall define a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the container; a top configured to engage a portion of the base, Cover and a hinge connected between the cover and the base, whereby the cover is movable between an open position providing access to the opening and a closed position enclosing the opening; and a peripheral wall extending from an interior of the cover; and A lid for a container comprising:
2. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the first and second side walls are orthogonal to the support wall.
3. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the first side wall has a length greater than the length of the second side wall.
4. The lid of claim 1 further comprising a first protrusion extending from an inner surface of the first side wall.
5. The lid of claim 4 , wherein the first projection is configured to engage the container.
6. The lid of claim 5 , wherein the first protrusion is configured to engage a corresponding protrusion on an exterior surface of the container.
7. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the base is configured to engage at least a portion of the container in a snap-fit manner.
8. The lid of claim 4 , wherein the first projection comprises a plurality of projections extending from an inner surface of the first side wall.
9. The lid of claim 1 further comprising a first projection extending from the peripheral wall of the cover.
10. 10. The lid of claim 9, wherein the second sidewall defines a groove, and the first protrusion is configured to engage the groove and lock the top in the closed position.
11. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the top is configured to move from the closed position to the open position by simultaneously applying forces to opposing sides of the container.
12. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the top is configured to move from the closed position to the open position by simultaneously applying forces to opposing sides of the base.
13. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the top is configured to move from the closed position to the open position by applying a force to a portion of the container that faces the hinge.
14. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the top portion is configured to move from the closed position to the open position by applying a force to a portion of the base portion that faces the hinge.
15. A method of using a container lid, comprising: forming a lid having a base and a top; The base portion is A supporting wall; a first sidewall; and a second sidewall; the first side wall and the second side wall extend from respective ends of the support wall such that the support wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall define a cavity configured to receive at least a portion of the container; The upper portion is Cover and a hinge connected between the cover and the base, whereby the top is movable between an open position and a closed position; a peripheral wall extending from an interior of the cover and connecting the base of the lid to the top of the container, the base defining an opening to the container. method.
16. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein connecting the base of the lid to the top of the container includes engaging a first protrusion, extendable from an inner surface of the first sidewall, with a corresponding protrusion on an outer surface of the container.
17. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising engaging a first protrusion on the peripheral wall with a groove defined by the second side wall in the closed position.
18. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising applying a force to opposing sides of the lid and the container to move the top from the closed position to the open position to provide access to the opening.
19. 20. The method of claim 18, wherein applying the force includes disengaging a first protrusion on the perimeter wall from a groove in the second side wall.
20. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising applying a force to the base and a front of the container opposite the hinge to move the top from the closed position to the open position to provide access to the opening.