US 11,851,249 B2
Container with lid locking features
Robert P. Urciuoli, Paso Robles, CA (US); and Craig R. Snedden, La Canada Flintridge, CA (US)
Assigned to Direct Pack, Inc., Azusa, CA (US)
Filed by Direct Pack, Inc., Azusa, CA (US)
Filed on Feb. 19, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/179,951.
Prior Publication US 2022/0267055 A1, Aug. 25, 2022
Int. Cl. B65D 43/16 (2006.01); B65D 51/18 (2006.01); B65D 51/16 (2006.01)
CPC B65D 43/161 (2013.01) [B65D 51/1622 (2013.01); B65D 51/18 (2013.01); B65D 2251/0021 (2013.01); B65D 2251/0093 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A container comprising:
(a) a base defining a chamber;
(b) an inner lip extending from the base;
(c) a first resealing feature defined by the inner lip;
(d) a lid integral with the base, wherein the lid is configured to move between an open position to reveal the chamber and a closed position to enclose the chamber, the Id further comprising:
(i) an outer lip, wherein the inner lip is disposed between the outer lip and the chamber when the lid is in the closed position,
(ii) a second resealing feature defined by the outer lip, and
(iii) a film layer,
wherein the first resealing feature and the second resealing feature are configured to connect with each other when the lid is moved from the open position to the closed position, and
wherein the first resealing feature and the second resealing feature are configured to disconnect from each other when the lid is moved from the closed position to the open position; and
(e) a rim extending along the outer lip; and
(f) a vent, wherein the vent is defined by the film layer and the rim,
wherein the inner lip and the outer lip define a separation cut therebetween when the lid is in the closed position.