CA2139243A1 - Bowl lid having integral lever mechanism - Google Patents
Bowl lid having integral lever mechanismInfo
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- CA2139243A1 CA2139243A1 CA002139243A CA2139243A CA2139243A1 CA 2139243 A1 CA2139243 A1 CA 2139243A1 CA 002139243 A CA002139243 A CA 002139243A CA 2139243 A CA2139243 A CA 2139243A CA 2139243 A1 CA2139243 A1 CA 2139243A1
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- rim
- skirt
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Abstract
A container lid (10) is disclosed for enclosing a container (12). The lid has a top wall (14), and a peripheral rim flange (18) dimensioned to flex outward and receive the upper rim of the container therebetween. The rim flange (18) terminates at a downturned skirt (20). A
lever arm skirt portion (32) is provided to extend vertically downward from the lid rim flange, and tapers inward from a top end (38) to a bottom end (40). The lever arm (32) is pivotal outward, whereby applying a force moment to the rim flange (18) which serves to break the seal between the rim flange and the outside rim surface (34) of the container (12), and allow the lid to be easily removed therefrom.
lever arm skirt portion (32) is provided to extend vertically downward from the lid rim flange, and tapers inward from a top end (38) to a bottom end (40). The lever arm (32) is pivotal outward, whereby applying a force moment to the rim flange (18) which serves to break the seal between the rim flange and the outside rim surface (34) of the container (12), and allow the lid to be easily removed therefrom.
Description
2~39~43 BOWI~ LID H~VING INTEGRAL L~VEI~ MECHANISM
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to flexible plastic lids for plastic containers, and more 5 specifically to such lids which apply a seal to the external upper rim surface of associated bowl containers.
The Prior ~rt Plastic storage containers and lids are well accepted commercial items. Such products have widespread use, particularly in the storage of foodstuffs. Typical containers are 10 cylindrical bowls which are offered in various volumetric sizes. The lid which is affixed to each bowl, and which seals the container, is generally comprised of a top wall which merges into a downturned rim flange which, in turn, merges into a downturned skirt. The lid inner diameter is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the container upper rim such that, when the lid is pressed downward over the container rim, the container rim flange first 15 flexes outwardly over the container rim, and then is resiliently drawn inward, whereby clasping the container outer surface in a sealing grip.
U.S. Patent No. 4,471,880 teaches such a configuration . The lid is applied by acenter applied pressure, flexes outward at the rim flange, and is drawn inward against the container outer surface to effectuate a hermetic seal. This container and lid has met with 20 considerable commercial success and is effective in achieving satisfactory sealing of the container contents from ambient air.
However, certain shortcomings of the patented container, and in particular the lid, prevent it from representing an ideal solution to the consumer's needs. First, because of the effectiveness of the seal, the lid is difficult to remove from the container. Secondly, a Z13g~43 horizontal terminal tab on the downturned skirt of the lid, which is intended to provide a grip for the application of an upward force to break the seal and remove the lid, is generally too small to afford the user a convenient grasp.
The first aforementioned deficiency is because the application of a vertical force on a 5 horizontal flange is an ineffective way to break a seal which is maintained by forces operating in a horizontal direction. That is, the application of a vertical force on a horizontal flange primarily acts to bend the flange upward, and transfers little force in the horizontal direction by which to break the seal between the inner surface of the lid skirt and the outer surface of the container. In order to remove the lid of the prior art, one must essentially 10 slide a portion of the lid upward by the application of a vertical force to the horizontal flange. However, the horizontally directed sealing forces between the lid and the container create substantial frictional resistance countering such vertical movement. Consequently, a substantial amount of force must be applied to effectuate separation of the lid by sliding it upward.
In fact, the amount of force required can exceed the capability of children and adults, and particularly elderly adults. Other containers are available in the prior art and commercial markets which attempt to make the lid easier to remove by making the horizontal flange larger. Making the flanges or tabs larger, however, while making them easier to grasp, does not make the lid easier to remove, for the problem caused by the 20 inappropriate directional application of force to the tabs and flanges remains.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The improved lid of the present invention overcomes the disadvantages in the prior art by providing a lid having integral means for mechanically assisting the removal of the lid from a container. The lid has a top wall which merges with a downturned periphery which, in turn, merges into a downturned rim flange. The rim flange fits over the container rim and -is thereafter drawn inward by the resiliency of the lid top wall. The rim flange terminates in an outwardly flared skirt which is adapted to provide a lever portion depending from the rim flange and extending below the lower edge of the flared skirt. The lever portion tapers in width from a top end to a bottom end, and extends downward at least one-third the height of 5 the base container. The top end of the lever portion is connected to the rim flange and has a width corresponding to between twenty and forty percent of the lid circumference.
The lever portion is substantially vertically oriented and is formed of resilient plastic material. As it is flexed outward, it e~erts a horizontal force moment on the rim flange, breaking the seal of the lid and enabling its easy removal from the base. The outward flare 10 of the lever portion allows sufficient room for the user's fingers, and the arcuate shape of the lever portion and tapered width dimension allow a positive manual grasp to be established.
Accordingly, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a resilient container lid which is easily removed and attached to a base container.
A further objective is to provide a container lid having an ergonomic handle for15 convenient grasp by a user.
A still further objective is to provide a container lid having a mechanically assisted opening mechanism.
Yet a further objective is to provide a container lid of sturdy construction which is stackable for convenient transportation and display at retail.
A further objective is to provide a container lid having means for removal which is actuatable by senior citizens and children.
Another objective is to provide a container lid which is economically produced and conveniently utilized.
These and other objectives, which will be appalellt to those skilled in the art, are 25 achieved by a preferred embodiment which is described in detail below and which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
213~243 BRIEF DESCRlPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the subject lid and the bowl base to which it attaches.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of the bowl lid and base in the assembled condition.
Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the bowl lid.
Fig. 4 is a transverse section view of the bowl lid and base, taken along the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFE~RFT) EM~ODIMENT
Referring to Fig. 1, the subject lid 10 and base container 12 are shown. The lid is 10 molded of semi-rigid plastic such as linear low density polyethylene, or other suitable plastic having resiliency suitable for the intended operation. The lid and base can be formed in various sizes and capacities if so desired. Details on a lid and base container of the plefelled type is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,471,880, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The patent also gives specifications on the manner in which the lid fits over and seals 15 against the outer rim surface of the base container.
With reference to Figs. 1,3, and 4, the subject lid 10 and base 12 are shown as having a cylindrical geometric configuration. The lid 10 comprises a medial top surface 14 which merges in a radial direction with an annular peripheral surface 16, which merges into a downturned outer rim flange 18. The outer flange 18 merges into a downturned skirt 20 which terrnin~tes at a lower end 22. In general, the lower end 22 of the skirt 20 is horizontal and equidistant from the top of the lid around its circumference.
The lid further comprises an inner circumferentially extending flange 24 which defines, with the inner surface of the rim flange 18, an inverted U-shaped channel 26.
Z13~243 -Channel 26 circumferentiates the underside of the lid. The rim flange 18 provides an inward directed shoulder 28 which circumferentiates the lid as shown.
Spaced apart bead protrusions 30 extend around the lid, projecting inwardly from the rim flange 18 and positioned below the shoulder 28. The purpose of the rim flanges 18, 5 shoulder 28, and beads 30 will readily be appreciated from U.S. Patent No. 4,471,880.
A skirt lever portion, in the shape of a flap 32, is shown to extend downward from the rim flange 18. The skirt flap 32 is inwardly concave, providing a radiussed inner surface 36 and an arcuate outer surface 34. The flap 32 has an upper end 38 which is integrally formed to the rim flange 18, and a lower end 40 which projects downward and below the nominal 10 lower edge 22 of the skirt 20. The flap 32 tapers in width from the top end 38 to the bottom end 40 as best shown in Fig. 2. The width "W" of the flap 32 at the juncture where it connects with the rim flange 18 is optimally twenty five percent of the circumference of the lid 10, but may be varied within a range of twenty to forty percent of the lid circumference.
In addition, the length "L" of the flap 32 relative to the height of the container 12 can vary 15 within limits. For smaller containers, of which Fig. 2 illustrates one, the flap 32 extends downward to a midpoint of the container height. However, for larger capacity containers, the flap can extend downward to only one-third of the container height and still function within the intended purposes set forth herein.
The container 12 to which lid 10 attaches is shown to have an upper rim 42, an outer surface 44 portion 44 proximate the upper rim 42, and an exterior horizontal strengthening flange 46 which is positioned below the portion 44. The container further has a bottom 48 and a central bottom portion 50 adapted to register with the central lid portion 14 for the purpose of stacking one lid and container combination on another. The container 12 is cylindrical in overall shape and tapers inwardly from top to bottom.
Fig. 1 shows the lid exploded from the base container, and Figs. 2-4 show the lid in its attached position. From Fig. 4 and the patent referenced above, it will be appreciated that the inner diameter of the rim flange 18 is slightly less than the outer diameter of the 2139243 (-container rim 42. As the lid is pressed downward over the container rim, the rim flange 18 flexes outward to receive the container rim therebetween. Then, with the lid in its final position, the beam strength of the lid center pulls the rim flange 18 inward and establishes a tight seal.
The seal is effective and is m~int~ined by the horizontally directed forces, exerted by the lid, throughout the rim flange 18 on the outer rim surface 44 of the container. The forces pressing the lid rim flange 18 against the rim surface 44 create a strong frictional resistance to the lid moving in an upward direction while the seal is in effect. So effective is this frictional resistance that it is difficult to move the lid upward with the seal intact.
The operation of the lever portion flap 32 to overcome the frictional force created by the seal will be readily understood in light of the above. The flap 32 is oriented in a substantially vertical orientation, integrally joined at its upper end to the rim flange 18. The flap 32 is outwardly flared to position the lower end 40 away from the container a sufficient distance to allow admittance of a user's fingers.
As the lower end 40 of the flap 32 is pulled away from the container by a force "F"
(Figure 4), a horizontal force moment is applied to the rim flange 18 in a direction opposite to the sealing force imposed on the rim flange 18 by the lid. The force moment "M" is equal to the applied force "F" times the length "L" ofthe lever arm 32. As the lid beam forces are overcome, the seal between the rim flange 18 and the container is broken, whereby enabling 20 an easy removal of the lid from the container. The imposition of a horizontal counterforce to the sealing force is achieved optimally, therefore, by the lever arm (flap 32) pivoting outward.
The length of the flap 32 is selected to generate an appropriate level of force to the rim flange 18 by which to facilitate the breaking of the seal. For larger containers, such as a 25 1.5 liter bowl, a flap extending down one third of the bowl will suffice; for smaller bowls, such as a .5 liter bowl, the flap optimally will extend down to approximately the midpoint of the bowl.
213g243 -The flap 32 is formed to taper in width from a top end to a bottom end. The relatively narrow lower flap end 40, and its concave configuration, allows convenient hand grasp by all categories of users. The top end 3 8 is optimally twenty-five percent of the lid circumference so that, when the flap 32 is actuated, a substantial portion of the circular seal S between the lid and the container base is broken simultaneously, and the lid "pops" off the container. However, the width "W" can vary between twenty to forty percent of the lid circumference and still permit the lever arm to function in accordance with the invention.
The flap 32, as mentioned above, is arcuate in geometry. This form increases theflap's rigidity and resistance to bending in the outward direction, whereby enabling efficient 10 transfer of the seal breaking forces from the lower end to the upper end. The outward bow of the flap resists bending and allows the flap to remain a fixed and rigid lever as pulling force is applied. In addition, as mentioned previously, the arcuate bow of the flap 32 is comfortable to the user and facilitates a strong and easy grasp.
From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that the subject invention marks a 15 significant improvement over container lids which provide a horizontal release tab or flange.
With a horizontal tab, an upwardly applied force will have a negligible horizontal force component with which to break the horizontally directed forces exerted by the lid against the container. Even increasing the upward force is not effective since the force is still being applied in a direction which will not break the seal. Thus, a lid having a horizontal tab must 20 be moved vertically until its circumferential geometry is distorted to the point where the seal is broken. A significantly greater force is required to accomplish a breaking of the seal by a vertical distortion in conventional lids than breaking of a seal by the application of a lever force as taught by subject invention.
It will also be apl)alellt that the configuration of the lid is such that multiple lids may 25 be stacked upon one another, whereby conserving space during shipment and in retail environments.
2139;~43 While the above describes the preferred embodiment of the subject invention, theinvention is not to be so restricted. Other embodiments which will be apparellt to those skilled in the arts and which utilizc the teachings herein set forth are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the subject invention.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to flexible plastic lids for plastic containers, and more 5 specifically to such lids which apply a seal to the external upper rim surface of associated bowl containers.
The Prior ~rt Plastic storage containers and lids are well accepted commercial items. Such products have widespread use, particularly in the storage of foodstuffs. Typical containers are 10 cylindrical bowls which are offered in various volumetric sizes. The lid which is affixed to each bowl, and which seals the container, is generally comprised of a top wall which merges into a downturned rim flange which, in turn, merges into a downturned skirt. The lid inner diameter is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the container upper rim such that, when the lid is pressed downward over the container rim, the container rim flange first 15 flexes outwardly over the container rim, and then is resiliently drawn inward, whereby clasping the container outer surface in a sealing grip.
U.S. Patent No. 4,471,880 teaches such a configuration . The lid is applied by acenter applied pressure, flexes outward at the rim flange, and is drawn inward against the container outer surface to effectuate a hermetic seal. This container and lid has met with 20 considerable commercial success and is effective in achieving satisfactory sealing of the container contents from ambient air.
However, certain shortcomings of the patented container, and in particular the lid, prevent it from representing an ideal solution to the consumer's needs. First, because of the effectiveness of the seal, the lid is difficult to remove from the container. Secondly, a Z13g~43 horizontal terminal tab on the downturned skirt of the lid, which is intended to provide a grip for the application of an upward force to break the seal and remove the lid, is generally too small to afford the user a convenient grasp.
The first aforementioned deficiency is because the application of a vertical force on a 5 horizontal flange is an ineffective way to break a seal which is maintained by forces operating in a horizontal direction. That is, the application of a vertical force on a horizontal flange primarily acts to bend the flange upward, and transfers little force in the horizontal direction by which to break the seal between the inner surface of the lid skirt and the outer surface of the container. In order to remove the lid of the prior art, one must essentially 10 slide a portion of the lid upward by the application of a vertical force to the horizontal flange. However, the horizontally directed sealing forces between the lid and the container create substantial frictional resistance countering such vertical movement. Consequently, a substantial amount of force must be applied to effectuate separation of the lid by sliding it upward.
In fact, the amount of force required can exceed the capability of children and adults, and particularly elderly adults. Other containers are available in the prior art and commercial markets which attempt to make the lid easier to remove by making the horizontal flange larger. Making the flanges or tabs larger, however, while making them easier to grasp, does not make the lid easier to remove, for the problem caused by the 20 inappropriate directional application of force to the tabs and flanges remains.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The improved lid of the present invention overcomes the disadvantages in the prior art by providing a lid having integral means for mechanically assisting the removal of the lid from a container. The lid has a top wall which merges with a downturned periphery which, in turn, merges into a downturned rim flange. The rim flange fits over the container rim and -is thereafter drawn inward by the resiliency of the lid top wall. The rim flange terminates in an outwardly flared skirt which is adapted to provide a lever portion depending from the rim flange and extending below the lower edge of the flared skirt. The lever portion tapers in width from a top end to a bottom end, and extends downward at least one-third the height of 5 the base container. The top end of the lever portion is connected to the rim flange and has a width corresponding to between twenty and forty percent of the lid circumference.
The lever portion is substantially vertically oriented and is formed of resilient plastic material. As it is flexed outward, it e~erts a horizontal force moment on the rim flange, breaking the seal of the lid and enabling its easy removal from the base. The outward flare 10 of the lever portion allows sufficient room for the user's fingers, and the arcuate shape of the lever portion and tapered width dimension allow a positive manual grasp to be established.
Accordingly, it is an objective of the present invention to provide a resilient container lid which is easily removed and attached to a base container.
A further objective is to provide a container lid having an ergonomic handle for15 convenient grasp by a user.
A still further objective is to provide a container lid having a mechanically assisted opening mechanism.
Yet a further objective is to provide a container lid of sturdy construction which is stackable for convenient transportation and display at retail.
A further objective is to provide a container lid having means for removal which is actuatable by senior citizens and children.
Another objective is to provide a container lid which is economically produced and conveniently utilized.
These and other objectives, which will be appalellt to those skilled in the art, are 25 achieved by a preferred embodiment which is described in detail below and which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
213~243 BRIEF DESCRlPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the subject lid and the bowl base to which it attaches.
Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of the bowl lid and base in the assembled condition.
Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view of the bowl lid.
Fig. 4 is a transverse section view of the bowl lid and base, taken along the line 4-4 of Fig. 2.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFE~RFT) EM~ODIMENT
Referring to Fig. 1, the subject lid 10 and base container 12 are shown. The lid is 10 molded of semi-rigid plastic such as linear low density polyethylene, or other suitable plastic having resiliency suitable for the intended operation. The lid and base can be formed in various sizes and capacities if so desired. Details on a lid and base container of the plefelled type is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 4,471,880, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The patent also gives specifications on the manner in which the lid fits over and seals 15 against the outer rim surface of the base container.
With reference to Figs. 1,3, and 4, the subject lid 10 and base 12 are shown as having a cylindrical geometric configuration. The lid 10 comprises a medial top surface 14 which merges in a radial direction with an annular peripheral surface 16, which merges into a downturned outer rim flange 18. The outer flange 18 merges into a downturned skirt 20 which terrnin~tes at a lower end 22. In general, the lower end 22 of the skirt 20 is horizontal and equidistant from the top of the lid around its circumference.
The lid further comprises an inner circumferentially extending flange 24 which defines, with the inner surface of the rim flange 18, an inverted U-shaped channel 26.
Z13~243 -Channel 26 circumferentiates the underside of the lid. The rim flange 18 provides an inward directed shoulder 28 which circumferentiates the lid as shown.
Spaced apart bead protrusions 30 extend around the lid, projecting inwardly from the rim flange 18 and positioned below the shoulder 28. The purpose of the rim flanges 18, 5 shoulder 28, and beads 30 will readily be appreciated from U.S. Patent No. 4,471,880.
A skirt lever portion, in the shape of a flap 32, is shown to extend downward from the rim flange 18. The skirt flap 32 is inwardly concave, providing a radiussed inner surface 36 and an arcuate outer surface 34. The flap 32 has an upper end 38 which is integrally formed to the rim flange 18, and a lower end 40 which projects downward and below the nominal 10 lower edge 22 of the skirt 20. The flap 32 tapers in width from the top end 38 to the bottom end 40 as best shown in Fig. 2. The width "W" of the flap 32 at the juncture where it connects with the rim flange 18 is optimally twenty five percent of the circumference of the lid 10, but may be varied within a range of twenty to forty percent of the lid circumference.
In addition, the length "L" of the flap 32 relative to the height of the container 12 can vary 15 within limits. For smaller containers, of which Fig. 2 illustrates one, the flap 32 extends downward to a midpoint of the container height. However, for larger capacity containers, the flap can extend downward to only one-third of the container height and still function within the intended purposes set forth herein.
The container 12 to which lid 10 attaches is shown to have an upper rim 42, an outer surface 44 portion 44 proximate the upper rim 42, and an exterior horizontal strengthening flange 46 which is positioned below the portion 44. The container further has a bottom 48 and a central bottom portion 50 adapted to register with the central lid portion 14 for the purpose of stacking one lid and container combination on another. The container 12 is cylindrical in overall shape and tapers inwardly from top to bottom.
Fig. 1 shows the lid exploded from the base container, and Figs. 2-4 show the lid in its attached position. From Fig. 4 and the patent referenced above, it will be appreciated that the inner diameter of the rim flange 18 is slightly less than the outer diameter of the 2139243 (-container rim 42. As the lid is pressed downward over the container rim, the rim flange 18 flexes outward to receive the container rim therebetween. Then, with the lid in its final position, the beam strength of the lid center pulls the rim flange 18 inward and establishes a tight seal.
The seal is effective and is m~int~ined by the horizontally directed forces, exerted by the lid, throughout the rim flange 18 on the outer rim surface 44 of the container. The forces pressing the lid rim flange 18 against the rim surface 44 create a strong frictional resistance to the lid moving in an upward direction while the seal is in effect. So effective is this frictional resistance that it is difficult to move the lid upward with the seal intact.
The operation of the lever portion flap 32 to overcome the frictional force created by the seal will be readily understood in light of the above. The flap 32 is oriented in a substantially vertical orientation, integrally joined at its upper end to the rim flange 18. The flap 32 is outwardly flared to position the lower end 40 away from the container a sufficient distance to allow admittance of a user's fingers.
As the lower end 40 of the flap 32 is pulled away from the container by a force "F"
(Figure 4), a horizontal force moment is applied to the rim flange 18 in a direction opposite to the sealing force imposed on the rim flange 18 by the lid. The force moment "M" is equal to the applied force "F" times the length "L" ofthe lever arm 32. As the lid beam forces are overcome, the seal between the rim flange 18 and the container is broken, whereby enabling 20 an easy removal of the lid from the container. The imposition of a horizontal counterforce to the sealing force is achieved optimally, therefore, by the lever arm (flap 32) pivoting outward.
The length of the flap 32 is selected to generate an appropriate level of force to the rim flange 18 by which to facilitate the breaking of the seal. For larger containers, such as a 25 1.5 liter bowl, a flap extending down one third of the bowl will suffice; for smaller bowls, such as a .5 liter bowl, the flap optimally will extend down to approximately the midpoint of the bowl.
213g243 -The flap 32 is formed to taper in width from a top end to a bottom end. The relatively narrow lower flap end 40, and its concave configuration, allows convenient hand grasp by all categories of users. The top end 3 8 is optimally twenty-five percent of the lid circumference so that, when the flap 32 is actuated, a substantial portion of the circular seal S between the lid and the container base is broken simultaneously, and the lid "pops" off the container. However, the width "W" can vary between twenty to forty percent of the lid circumference and still permit the lever arm to function in accordance with the invention.
The flap 32, as mentioned above, is arcuate in geometry. This form increases theflap's rigidity and resistance to bending in the outward direction, whereby enabling efficient 10 transfer of the seal breaking forces from the lower end to the upper end. The outward bow of the flap resists bending and allows the flap to remain a fixed and rigid lever as pulling force is applied. In addition, as mentioned previously, the arcuate bow of the flap 32 is comfortable to the user and facilitates a strong and easy grasp.
From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that the subject invention marks a 15 significant improvement over container lids which provide a horizontal release tab or flange.
With a horizontal tab, an upwardly applied force will have a negligible horizontal force component with which to break the horizontally directed forces exerted by the lid against the container. Even increasing the upward force is not effective since the force is still being applied in a direction which will not break the seal. Thus, a lid having a horizontal tab must 20 be moved vertically until its circumferential geometry is distorted to the point where the seal is broken. A significantly greater force is required to accomplish a breaking of the seal by a vertical distortion in conventional lids than breaking of a seal by the application of a lever force as taught by subject invention.
It will also be apl)alellt that the configuration of the lid is such that multiple lids may 25 be stacked upon one another, whereby conserving space during shipment and in retail environments.
2139;~43 While the above describes the preferred embodiment of the subject invention, theinvention is not to be so restricted. Other embodiments which will be apparellt to those skilled in the arts and which utilizc the teachings herein set forth are intended to be within the scope and spirit of the subject invention.
Claims (17)
1. A resilient plastic lid, of the type adapted to form a tight seal with the outer surface of the upper rim of a container, the lid having a top wall having a downturned periphery terminating in an outer rim flange for fitting over the container rim, the inner diameter of the rim flange being slightly less than the outer diameter of the container rim and the rim flange engages the top of the container rim and terminates in an outwardly flared skirt, the improvement comprising:
the flared skirt having an integrally formed cantilever lever portion depending from the rim flange and extending substantially below a lower terminal edge of the flared skirt, and the lever portion is substantially oriented in a vertical direction, whereby, upon flexing the lever portion outward and away from the container, a sufficient force is applied to break the sealing engagement between the rim flange and the container rim.
the flared skirt having an integrally formed cantilever lever portion depending from the rim flange and extending substantially below a lower terminal edge of the flared skirt, and the lever portion is substantially oriented in a vertical direction, whereby, upon flexing the lever portion outward and away from the container, a sufficient force is applied to break the sealing engagement between the rim flange and the container rim.
2. A lid according to claim 1, wherein the container having a radiussed externalgeometry and the lever portion having an inwardly concave vertical sectional configuration.
3. A lid according to claim 1, wherein the lever portion extends downward at least one-third of the height of the container.
4. A lid according to claim 3, wherein the container having an exterior flange positioned below the skirt of the lid when it is in the sealing position, and the lever portion extends outside and below the container flange.
5. A lid according to claim 1, wherein the lever portion having a top end connected to the rim flange, the top end having a width dimension variable within a range defined as between twenty to forty percent of the lid peripheral length.
6. A resilient plastic lid, of the type adapted to form a tight seal with the outer surface of the upper rim of a container, the lid having a top wall having a downturned periphery terminating in an outer rim flange for fitting over the container rim, the inner diameter of the rim flange being slightly less than the outer diameter of the container rim and the rim flange engages the top of the container rim and terminates in an outwardly flared skirt, the improvement comprising:
the flared skirt having at least one integrally formed lever skirt portion depending from the skirt terminal edge, the lever skirt portion extending substantially in a vertical orientation and pivoting outward and away from the container responsive to digital pressure, whereby leveraging the lid rim flange away from the container rim and breaking the sealing engagement therewith.
the flared skirt having at least one integrally formed lever skirt portion depending from the skirt terminal edge, the lever skirt portion extending substantially in a vertical orientation and pivoting outward and away from the container responsive to digital pressure, whereby leveraging the lid rim flange away from the container rim and breaking the sealing engagement therewith.
7. A lid according to claim 6, wherein the container having a radiussed externalgeometry and the lever portion having an inwardly concave vertical sectional configuration.
8. A lid according to claim 6, wherein the lever portion tapers in width from a top end to a bottom end, the top lever end having a relatively wide dimension joining to the lid rim flange and the lever bottom end having a relatively narrow digit sized width.
9. A lid according to claim 8, wherein lever portion top end width dimension is variable within a range defined as between twenty to thirty percent of the lid peripheral length.
10. A lid according to claim 9, wherein the lever portion extends downward at least one-third of the height of the container.
11. A lid according to claim 10, wherein the container having an exterior flangepositioned below the skirt of the lid when it is in the sealing position, and the lever portion extends outside and below the container flange.
12. A resilient plastic lid, of the type adapted to form a tight seal with the outer surface of the upper rim of a container, the lid having a top wall having a downturned periphery terminating in an outer rim flange for fitting over the container rim, the inner diameter of the rim flange being slightly less than the outer diameter of the container rim and the rim flange engages the top of the container rim and terminates in an outwardly flared skirt, the improvement comprising:
the container having a radiussed external geometry and the flared skirt having acomplimentarily radiussed inner surface, the skirt further having a lower terminal edge;
at least one integrally formed lever arm skirt portion joined at a top end to the rim flange and having a lower end depending below the skirt terminal edge, the lever arm skirt portion tapering in width from the top end to the lower end.
the container having a radiussed external geometry and the flared skirt having acomplimentarily radiussed inner surface, the skirt further having a lower terminal edge;
at least one integrally formed lever arm skirt portion joined at a top end to the rim flange and having a lower end depending below the skirt terminal edge, the lever arm skirt portion tapering in width from the top end to the lower end.
13. A lid according to claim 12, wherein the container and lid are cylindrical and the lid lever portion top end connects to the rim flange and has a width which is variable within a range defined as between twenty to thirty percent of the lid circumference.
14. A lid according to claim 13, wherein the lever portion lower end is of a relatively narrow digit sized width.
15. A lid according to claim 14, wherein the container having an exterior flangepositioned below the skirt of the lid when it is in the sealing position, and the lever portion extends outside and below the container flange.
16. A lid according to claim 14, wherein the lever arm skirt portion pivots outward and away from the container, whereby applying a sufficient force moment in the horizontal direction to the rim flange to break the sealing engagement between the rim flange and the container rim.
17. A lid according to claim 16, wherein the lever portion extends downward at least one-third of the height of the container in the sealing position.
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