US20110114638A1 - Lid for containers and methods - Google Patents
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- This disclosure concerns plastic lids used for disposable containers.
- this disclosure concerns an improved tab for a plastic lid for a disposable container.
- Plastic storage devices such as disposable containers, are known. Such containers will typically have a storage portion and a removable lid.
- the lid and the container are typically configured to provide a good seal, sometimes a waterproof seal, between the lid and the container.
- Structure can be built into the lid to help facilitate fastening and removal of the lid from the container. Such structure may include, for example, a tab that projects from an end of the lid.
- a plastic lid for a container includes a body having an outer periphery with a lip constructed and arranged to releasably attach to the container.
- a tab extends from the lip.
- the tab includes a tab boundary including first and second peripheral edges joined at a radiused portion.
- the tab also includes a floor within the tab boundary. There is at least one depression within the floor.
- the first peripheral edge has an incline increasing from the radiused portion to the lip.
- the second peripheral edge is substantially flat from the radiused portion to the lip.
- a plastic storage device including a plastic container having a base and a surrounding wall.
- the surrounding wall has an end rim.
- a plastic lid is provided.
- the plastic lid includes a body having an outer periphery with a lip constructed and arranged to releasably attach to the rim of the container.
- a tab extends from the lip.
- the tab includes a tab boundary including first and second peripheral edges joined at a radiused portion, a floor within the tab boundary, and at least one depression within the floor.
- the first peripheral edge has an incline increasing from the radiused portion to the lip.
- the second peripheral edge is substantially flat from the radiused portion to the lip.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a lid constructed in accordance with principles of this disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a storage device including the lid of FIG. 1 and a container;
- FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the lid of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the lid of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the lid of FIG. 4 , the cross-section being taken along the line A-A of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of section 6 - 6 of FIG. 4 ;
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the lid of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 8 is a top plane view of another embodiment of a lid constructed in accordance with principles of this disclosure.
- FIG. 1 depicts a plastic lid 10 having a tab 12 , constructed in accordance with this disclosure.
- the lid 10 can be used as part of a plastic storage device 14 ( FIG. 2 ).
- the plastic storage device 14 includes the lid 10 releasably attached to a container 16 .
- the lid 10 includes a body 18 .
- the body 18 includes a generally planar portion 20 surrounded by an outer periphery 22 .
- the outer periphery 22 has a lip 24 that is constructed and arranged to releasably attach to the container 16 .
- the lid 10 has a generally rectangular outer periphery 22 including a first pair of parallel sides 26 , 27 and a second pair of parallel sides 28 , 29 .
- sides 26 and 28 in between sides 26 and 28 , sides 28 and 27 , and sides 27 and 29 are rounded corners 30 , 31 , and 32 , respectively.
- the tab 12 In between sides 26 and 29 is the tab 12 , which extends from the lip 24 , and is located at a corner of the lid 10 .
- the sides 26 , 27 are longer than the sides 28 , 29 , to form a rectangular structure.
- the lid 10 could be square with rounded corners, or it could be other shapes without corners (“cornerless”) such as round or oval.
- FIG. 8 for an embodiment of a round lid 10 , which carries the same reference numerals for like parts, including tab 12 projecting from round body 18 .
- the container 16 ( FIG. 2 ) is shaped generally the same as the lid 10 , except there is no tab shape on the container 16 .
- the container 16 has at least one corner 17 , and in the specific embodiment depicted, is rectangular with 4 corners.
- the container (not shown) will have a mouth that is round in shape.
- the lip 24 is raised and generally projecting above the central planar portion 20 of the lid 10 .
- the lip 24 is constructed and arranged to form a seal with a rim or mouth 34 ( FIG. 2 ) of the container 16 .
- the lip 24 is shown as having a radially inwardly protruding section 36 and a generally straight wall 38 forming the outermost surface. In between the straight wall 38 and the inwardly protruding section 36 is a connecting section 40 .
- the connecting section 40 includes at least 3 segments including an uppermost portion 42 , and outer segment 44 between the straight wall 38 and the upper most portion 42 , and an inner segment 46 between the uppermost portion 42 and the inward protruding section 36 .
- the inwardly protruding section of the lip 24 forms an inner leg 52 ( FIG. 5 ).
- the inner leg 52 has an inwardly extending knee 54 that protrudes inwardly from a remaining portion of the inner leg 52 .
- the straight wall 38 forms an outer leg 56
- the connecting section 40 forms a bight section 58 therebetween.
- the outer leg 56 is spaced from the inner leg 52 , in particular the knee 54 , by at least 0.30 inch therebetween. In some embodiments, the spacing between the outer leg 56 and inner leg 52 will be between 0.40 and 0.50 inch, for example between 0.41 and 0.45 inch.
- the lid 10 further includes an indented section 48 adjacent to the central planar portion 20 .
- the indented section 48 is recessed relative to the planar portion 20 .
- Adjacent to the indented section 48 is an outer section 50 .
- the outer section 50 is between the indented section 48 and the lip 24 .
- the configuration of the outer section 50 , indented section 48 , and planar portion 20 is for providing strength to the lid 10 , in addition to creating an ornamental and attractive appearance.
- the outer leg 56 includes a generally horizontal flange 60 extending therefrom.
- the flange 60 is generally parallel to the planes forming the planar portion 20 , the indented section 48 , and the outer section 50 . It is shown as generally perpendicular from the outer leg 56 .
- the tab 12 includes a tab boundary 62 .
- the tab boundary 62 extends from the lip 24 , and in particular, from the outer leg 56 of the lip 24 .
- the tab boundary 62 includes a first peripheral edge 64 and a second peripheral edge 66 joined at a radiused section or portion 68 therebetween.
- the first peripheral edge 64 extends from the lip 24 along the side 26
- the second peripheral edge 66 extends from the lip 24 along the side 29 .
- the first and second peripheral edges 64 , 66 then intersect with each other along radiused portion 68 .
- first and second peripheral edges 64 , 66 are constructed and arranged to provide tab 12 such that it can accommodate almost all forms of automation and so that it is strong and easy to grip. In the embodiment shown, these functions are accomplished by having the first peripheral edge 64 being formed with an incline 70 increasing from the radiused portion 68 to the lip 24 .
- the second peripheral edge 66 is substantially flat from the radiused portion 68 to the lip 24 .
- the substantially flat second peripheral edge 66 allows the tab 12 to be handled by most automation.
- the ramped incline of the first peripheral edge 64 provides three-dimensional depth to the tab 12 , which adds strength and better handling ability to the tab 12 , than if it were just a flat edge.
- the incline of the first peripheral edge 64 should be sufficient enough to introduce a three-dimensional depth to allow for strength and better handling.
- the first peripheral edge 64 will be angled at least 3.9 degrees from the radiused portion 68 in a direction toward the lip 24 .
- the first peripheral edge 64 should be angled no more than about 7.8 degrees, or else other manufacturing difficulties are introduced.
- a suitable range for the angle of the first peripheral edge is about 6.0 to 7.8 degrees, and in the embodiment shown, is about 7.8 degrees.
- the radiused portion 68 will be on a radius appropriate for the selected size of the lid 10 , and in the embodiment shown, is about 0.290-0.350 inch.
- a thickness of the first peripheral edge adjacent to the radiused portion 68 is shown at 70 .
- a thickness of the second peripheral edge 66 which is uniform from the radiused portion 68 to the lip 24 is shown at 72 .
- the thickness 70 of the first peripheral edge adjacent to the radiused portion 68 is at least twice the thickness 72 of the second peripheral edge 66 adjacent to the radiused portion 68 .
- Useful dimensions include the thickness 70 of the first peripheral edge 64 adjacent to the radiused portion 68 is at least 0.2 inch thick, for example about 0.24-0.26 inch thick.
- the thickness 72 of the second peripheral edge 66 is at least 0.1 inch thick, for example 0.11-0.12 inch thick.
- the tab 12 in the embodiment shown, includes a floor 74 within the tab boundary 62 .
- the floor 74 defines at least one depression 76 therewithin.
- the depressions 76 , 78 form recesses or indents extending away from the floor 74 .
- the depression 76 is adjacent to the second peripheral edge 66
- the depression 78 is adjacent to the first peripheral edge 64 .
- each tab 10 can be wider at the point which it connects with the remaining part of the lid 10 . This does not change the size of the radiused portion 68 , but could change the angle of the first edge 64 . In many embodiments, each tab 10 is designed to fit the overall size of the container, using the same “family design.”
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- This disclosure concerns plastic lids used for disposable containers. In particular, this disclosure concerns an improved tab for a plastic lid for a disposable container.
- Plastic storage devices, such as disposable containers, are known. Such containers will typically have a storage portion and a removable lid. The lid and the container are typically configured to provide a good seal, sometimes a waterproof seal, between the lid and the container. Structure can be built into the lid to help facilitate fastening and removal of the lid from the container. Such structure may include, for example, a tab that projects from an end of the lid.
- Improvements in lid designs are desirable.
- A plastic lid for a container is provided. The lid includes a body having an outer periphery with a lip constructed and arranged to releasably attach to the container. A tab extends from the lip. The tab includes a tab boundary including first and second peripheral edges joined at a radiused portion. The tab also includes a floor within the tab boundary. There is at least one depression within the floor. The first peripheral edge has an incline increasing from the radiused portion to the lip. The second peripheral edge is substantially flat from the radiused portion to the lip.
- In another aspect, a plastic storage device is provided including a plastic container having a base and a surrounding wall. The surrounding wall has an end rim. A plastic lid is provided. The plastic lid includes a body having an outer periphery with a lip constructed and arranged to releasably attach to the rim of the container. A tab extends from the lip. The tab includes a tab boundary including first and second peripheral edges joined at a radiused portion, a floor within the tab boundary, and at least one depression within the floor. The first peripheral edge has an incline increasing from the radiused portion to the lip. The second peripheral edge is substantially flat from the radiused portion to the lip.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a lid constructed in accordance with principles of this disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a storage device including the lid ofFIG. 1 and a container; -
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the lid ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the lid ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the lid ofFIG. 4 , the cross-section being taken along the line A-A ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of section 6-6 ofFIG. 4 ; -
FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the lid ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIG. 8 is a top plane view of another embodiment of a lid constructed in accordance with principles of this disclosure. - Existing lids for storage containers utilize either a flat tab or a three-dimensional tab. Flat tabs are useful because they can accommodate almost all forms of automated equipment that will be handling the lids. Three-dimensional tabs are easier to grip by a user, and they feel stronger. Three-dimensional tabs, however, can only be utilized with certain types of automated equipment.
- What is needed is a tab that includes the advantages of both, without the drawbacks. Therefore, what is needed is a tab that can accommodate most forms of automation, as well as being easy to grip and of strength.
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FIG. 1 depicts aplastic lid 10 having atab 12, constructed in accordance with this disclosure. Thelid 10 can be used as part of a plastic storage device 14 (FIG. 2 ). Theplastic storage device 14 includes thelid 10 releasably attached to acontainer 16. - In this embodiment, the
lid 10 includes abody 18. Thebody 18 includes a generallyplanar portion 20 surrounded by anouter periphery 22. Theouter periphery 22 has alip 24 that is constructed and arranged to releasably attach to thecontainer 16. - As can be seen in
FIGS. 1 , 2, and 4, in this pictured embodiment, thelid 10 has a generally rectangularouter periphery 22 including a first pair ofparallel sides parallel sides sides sides sides rounded corners sides tab 12, which extends from thelip 24, and is located at a corner of thelid 10. - In this embodiment, the
sides sides lid 10 could be square with rounded corners, or it could be other shapes without corners (“cornerless”) such as round or oval. (SeeFIG. 8 for an embodiment of around lid 10, which carries the same reference numerals for like parts, includingtab 12 projecting fromround body 18.) The container 16 (FIG. 2 ) is shaped generally the same as thelid 10, except there is no tab shape on thecontainer 16. In this embodiment, thecontainer 16 has at least onecorner 17, and in the specific embodiment depicted, is rectangular with 4 corners. In the embodiment ofFIG. 10 , the container (not shown) will have a mouth that is round in shape. - As can be seen in
FIG. 5 , thelip 24 is raised and generally projecting above the centralplanar portion 20 of thelid 10. Thelip 24 is constructed and arranged to form a seal with a rim or mouth 34 (FIG. 2 ) of thecontainer 16. InFIG. 5 , in this embodiment, thelip 24 is shown as having a radially inwardly protrudingsection 36 and a generallystraight wall 38 forming the outermost surface. In between thestraight wall 38 and the inwardly protrudingsection 36 is a connectingsection 40. In this embodiment, the connectingsection 40 includes at least 3 segments including anuppermost portion 42, andouter segment 44 between thestraight wall 38 and the uppermost portion 42, and aninner segment 46 between theuppermost portion 42 and theinward protruding section 36. The inwardly protruding section of thelip 24 forms an inner leg 52 (FIG. 5 ). Theinner leg 52 has an inwardly extendingknee 54 that protrudes inwardly from a remaining portion of theinner leg 52. Thestraight wall 38 forms anouter leg 56, and the connectingsection 40 forms abight section 58 therebetween. In preferred embodiments, theouter leg 56 is spaced from theinner leg 52, in particular theknee 54, by at least 0.30 inch therebetween. In some embodiments, the spacing between theouter leg 56 andinner leg 52 will be between 0.40 and 0.50 inch, for example between 0.41 and 0.45 inch. - In this embodiment, the
lid 10 further includes anindented section 48 adjacent to the centralplanar portion 20. Theindented section 48 is recessed relative to theplanar portion 20. Adjacent to theindented section 48 is anouter section 50. Theouter section 50 is between theindented section 48 and thelip 24. The configuration of theouter section 50,indented section 48, andplanar portion 20 is for providing strength to thelid 10, in addition to creating an ornamental and attractive appearance. - As can be seen in
FIGS. 1 , 3, and 5, in the embodiment shown, theouter leg 56 includes a generallyhorizontal flange 60 extending therefrom. In this embodiment, theflange 60 is generally parallel to the planes forming theplanar portion 20, theindented section 48, and theouter section 50. It is shown as generally perpendicular from theouter leg 56. - In reference now to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , one embodiment oftab 12 constructed in accordance with principles of this disclosure is depicted. In this embodiment, thetab 12 includes atab boundary 62. Thetab boundary 62 extends from thelip 24, and in particular, from theouter leg 56 of thelip 24. In this embodiment, thetab boundary 62 includes a firstperipheral edge 64 and a secondperipheral edge 66 joined at a radiused section orportion 68 therebetween. In this embodiment, the firstperipheral edge 64 extends from thelip 24 along theside 26, while the secondperipheral edge 66 extends from thelip 24 along theside 29. The first and secondperipheral edges portion 68. - In general, the first and second
peripheral edges tab 12 such that it can accommodate almost all forms of automation and so that it is strong and easy to grip. In the embodiment shown, these functions are accomplished by having the firstperipheral edge 64 being formed with anincline 70 increasing from the radiusedportion 68 to thelip 24. The secondperipheral edge 66 is substantially flat from the radiusedportion 68 to thelip 24. In general, the substantially flat secondperipheral edge 66 allows thetab 12 to be handled by most automation. The ramped incline of the firstperipheral edge 64 provides three-dimensional depth to thetab 12, which adds strength and better handling ability to thetab 12, than if it were just a flat edge. - The incline of the first
peripheral edge 64 should be sufficient enough to introduce a three-dimensional depth to allow for strength and better handling. In general, the firstperipheral edge 64 will be angled at least 3.9 degrees from the radiusedportion 68 in a direction toward thelip 24. The firstperipheral edge 64 should be angled no more than about 7.8 degrees, or else other manufacturing difficulties are introduced. In general, a suitable range for the angle of the first peripheral edge is about 6.0 to 7.8 degrees, and in the embodiment shown, is about 7.8 degrees. The radiusedportion 68 will be on a radius appropriate for the selected size of thelid 10, and in the embodiment shown, is about 0.290-0.350 inch. - Still in reference to
FIG. 6 , a thickness of the first peripheral edge adjacent to the radiusedportion 68 is shown at 70. A thickness of the secondperipheral edge 66, which is uniform from the radiusedportion 68 to thelip 24 is shown at 72. In the embodiment shown, thethickness 70 of the first peripheral edge adjacent to the radiusedportion 68 is at least twice thethickness 72 of the secondperipheral edge 66 adjacent to the radiusedportion 68. Useful dimensions include thethickness 70 of the firstperipheral edge 64 adjacent to the radiusedportion 68 is at least 0.2 inch thick, for example about 0.24-0.26 inch thick. Thethickness 72 of the secondperipheral edge 66 is at least 0.1 inch thick, for example 0.11-0.12 inch thick. - Still in reference to
FIGS. 6 and 7 , thetab 12, in the embodiment shown, includes afloor 74 within thetab boundary 62. Thefloor 74 defines at least onedepression 76 therewithin. In the embodiment shown, there are at least twodepressions floor 74. Thedepressions floor 74. In the embodiment shown, thedepression 76 is adjacent to the secondperipheral edge 66, while thedepression 78 is adjacent to the firstperipheral edge 64. - The
tab 12 can be wider at the point which it connects with the remaining part of thelid 10. This does not change the size of the radiusedportion 68, but could change the angle of thefirst edge 64. In many embodiments, eachtab 10 is designed to fit the overall size of the container, using the same “family design.” - The above represents examples of principles of this disclosure. Many embodiments can be made utilizing these principles.
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