CA2314537A1 - Airtight and liquid tight container - Google Patents

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CA2314537A1
CA2314537A1 CA 2314537 CA2314537A CA2314537A1 CA 2314537 A1 CA2314537 A1 CA 2314537A1 CA 2314537 CA2314537 CA 2314537 CA 2314537 A CA2314537 A CA 2314537A CA 2314537 A1 CA2314537 A1 CA 2314537A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D45/00Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members
    • B65D45/02Clamping or other pressure-applying devices for securing or retaining closure members for applying axial pressure to engage closure with sealing surface
    • B65D45/16Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped
    • B65D45/20Clips, hooks, or clamps which are removable, or which remain connected either with the closure or with the container when the container is open, e.g. C-shaped pivoted
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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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    • B65D43/0202Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element
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    • B65D43/0218Removable lids or covers without integral tamper element secured only by friction or gravity on both the inside and the outside of the mouth of the container
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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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    • B65D2543/00194Shape of the outer periphery having straight sides, e.g. with curved corners four straight sides, e.g. trapezium or diamond square or rectangular
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2543/00Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
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    • B65D2543/00018Overall construction of the lid
    • B65D2543/00259Materials used
    • B65D2543/00296Plastic
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2543/00Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00444Contact between the container and the lid
    • B65D2543/00481Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container
    • B65D2543/0049Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container on the inside, or a part turned to the inside of the mouth of the container
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2543/00Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00444Contact between the container and the lid
    • B65D2543/00481Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container
    • B65D2543/00537Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container on the outside, or a part turned to the outside of the mouth of the container
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65DCONTAINERS 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
    • B65D2543/00Lids or covers essentially for box-like containers
    • B65D2543/00009Details of lids or covers for rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D2543/00444Contact between the container and the lid
    • B65D2543/00481Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container
    • B65D2543/00555Contact between the container and the lid on the inside or the outside of the container on both the inside and the outside

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Abstract

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, it will be understood that the present invention is capable of further modifications, and this application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention, following in general the principles of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as to come within knowledge or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains, and as may be applied to the essential features hereinbefore set forth.

Description

< 1 CA 02314537 2000-07-25 AIRTIGHT AND LIQUID TIGHT CONTAINER
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
a) Field of the invention The present invention relates to a container. More particularly, the invention relates to a container comprising a base and a lid, wherein the lid can be locked hermetically to the base. Such a container is particularly useful for storing food or any other similar perishable products.
b) Brief descriution of the prior art Various food storage containers are known in the art. Such containers comprise a base and a lid that fits over the base. Typically, the base is made of a rigid or semi-rigid material whereas the lid is made of a flexible material that fits tightly and hermetically to the base. However, there are numerous problems with these known containers. First, the flexible lid is often deformed (dilatation) when subjected to high temperature, such as the temperature generally found in a dishwasher. This results in a loss of sealing when the lid is used later on.
Furthermore, when the container is stored in cold conditions, in a freezer for instance, sealing between the lid and the base is reduced because of shrinking.
Also, if the cover is knocked or dropped, leakage frequently occurs due to a removal of the lid from the base.
Accordingly, there is a need for a more airtight and liquid tight container which will remain sealed under various temperature and manipulation conditions.
The present invention fulfils these needs and also other needs which will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following specification.

f DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the container 1 of the invention comprises:
- a base 10 having a bottom 12 and a plurality of side walls 14 defining altogether an open receptacle;
- a lid 20 shaped and sized for fitting over the base;
- sealing means 30 for providing an hermetical joint between the base 10 and the lid 20; and - at least one locking means 40 for reversibly locking hermetically the lid to the base.
As best shown in Figs. 1 and 4, the lid 20 is devised to fit tightly onto the base 10. The lid comprises a central portion 22 and a peripheral portion 24.
The peripheral portion 24 comprises an internal peripheral flange 26 and an external peripheral flange 28 which are spaced apart from each other and which extend perpendicularly underneath the lid 20.
The flanges 26,28 are devised to surround an upper peripheral portion 16 of the base 10. The flanges 26,28 and the upper peripheral portion 16 of the base are part of the sealing means 30. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 4, the two flanges 26,28 and the central portion 22 of the lid 20 define a U-shaped channel 32.
When the lid 20 and the base 10 are assembled together, the upper peripheral portion 16 of the base 10 is slid between the flanges 26,28 so that the internal flange extends into the container 1 and the external flange 28 extends outside the container 1. Preferably, the flanges 26,28 and the upper peripheral portion 16 are shaped and sized to cooperate in a tight fit manner. Preferably also, the internal flange 26 is longer than the external flange for a better sealing.
The sealing means 30 further comprises a sealing ring 34 which seats into the channel 32. The sealing ring 34 improves greatly the sealing between the lid 20 and the base 10 when assembled together. The sealing ring 34 is preferably made of a flexible and water resistant material that can also resist to cold and hot ~ CA 02314537 2000-07-25 temperatures. Preferably, the sealing ring 34 is made of silicone and more preferably of medical grade silicone.
For a better and safer assembly of the lid 20 to the base 10, the container 1 further comprises at least one locking means 40, preferably one on each side of the container 1. As shown in Figs. 1 to 4, each locking means 40 comprises a flap 42 extending from the peripheral portion 24 of the lid 20 and a rib 48 extending outwardly from a side wall 12 of the base 10. The flap 42 is joined to the lid 20 with a universal foldable joint 44. In some circumstances, the joint 44 may comprise a slot for an easier folding of the flap 42. The flap 42 comprises at least one perforation 46 into which the rib 48 tightly fits. Accordingly, the base 10 and the lid may be reversibly locked together by folding the flap 42 and inserting the rib into it. For unlocking the lid 20, a user may simply lift the flap 42 for releasing it from the rib 48. Therefore, the flap is preferably shaped like an S (or a wave) 15 toward the exterior for an easier handling.
In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the lid 20 is removable and not permanently connected to the base 10. However, a lid having a peripheral portion hinged permanently to the base is also conceivable according to the invention.
The base 10 and the lid 20 are preferably transparent but they could also be made of an opaque andlor colored material. Preferably, the base 10 and the lid are made of plastic, preferably polypropylene, and more preferably high density ultra-clear polypropylene. The latter is the most preferred since it can resist to extreme temperatures ranging from -30°C to 140°C. The base 10 and the lid 20 are also preferably made by molding injection.
For uses such as the storage of food, it is also important that the container according to the invention be made of materials that fulfill hygiene and sanitation requirements. Accordingly, tests were carried out on a container according to the present invention comprising a base and a lid made of high density ultra-clear polypropylene and a sealing member made of medical grade silicone. Table 1 hereafter confirms that such a container complies with the requirements of the Japanese Health and Welfare Decree No. 20, the highest standards in the industry.
TABLE 1: Testings for the hygiene and sanitation in compliance with JHW
A) Polyhropy~l-ene resin used for the base and the Lid PARAMETER SPECIFIC RESULTS RATING
REQUIREMENTS

MATERIAL Lead (Pb) s 100 mglkg _< 10 mglkgPass ANALYSIS Cadmium (Cd) _< 100 mglkg <_ 5 mg/kg Pass DISSOLVED Heavy metal (As See note #1 Conforms Pass Pb) MATTERS Consumption of s 10 mgll 2 mgll Pass Kmn04 Residue on evaporation< 10 mgll 4 mgll Pass (with 4% acetic acid) B) Silicone sealinqmember PARAMETER SPECIFIC RESULTS RATING

REQUIREMENTS

Lead(Pb) s 100mglkg <_ 10mg/kg Pass Cadmium(Cd) <_ 100mglkg s 5mglkg Pass MATERIAL

2-Mercaptoimida-ZolineShall not detectedNot detectedPass ANALYSIS

Heavy metal(As See note # Conforms Pass Pb) 1 Residue on evaporation<_ 60mgll 9mg/l Pass (with 4% Acetic Acid) Phenol <_ 5.Omgll Not detectedPass DISSOLVED

MATTERS Formaldehyde 5 4.Omgll Not detectedPass Zinc(Zn) <_ 15mgll <0.1 mgll Pass Note 1: The color of the test solution shall not be deeper than that of standard solution (1 mgll)

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1. ~A container comprising:
- a base having a bottom and a plurality of side walls defining an open receptacle;
- a lid shaped and sized for fitting over the base;
- sealing means for providing a hermetical joint between the base and the lid; and - at least one locking means for reversibly locking hermetically the lid to the base.
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Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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EP1495987A2 (en) * 2003-07-09 2005-01-12 Korea Alphaline Co. Ltd. Container with double lids
EP1508528A1 (en) * 2003-08-12 2005-02-23 Newlife Co.LTD. Fastening structure of airtight container
EP1550617A1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2005-07-06 Hana Cobi Co., Ltd. Non-plastic container for storing food
EP1568617A2 (en) * 2004-01-08 2005-08-31 Soo Chang Wang Container for fermented foods
WO2012016214A1 (en) * 2010-07-30 2012-02-02 Snapware Corporation Vessels with air-tight lid systems
US8870021B2 (en) 2010-07-30 2014-10-28 Snapware Corporation Air-tight ceramic or glass vessels and lid systems
US11389985B2 (en) 2019-03-01 2022-07-19 Les Promotions Atlantiques Inc. Fry cutter and cuber

Cited By (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1495987A2 (en) * 2003-07-09 2005-01-12 Korea Alphaline Co. Ltd. Container with double lids
EP1495987A3 (en) * 2003-07-09 2007-05-09 Korea Alphaline Co. Ltd. Container with double lids
EP1508528A1 (en) * 2003-08-12 2005-02-23 Newlife Co.LTD. Fastening structure of airtight container
EP1550617A1 (en) * 2003-12-30 2005-07-06 Hana Cobi Co., Ltd. Non-plastic container for storing food
JP2005193980A (en) * 2003-12-30 2005-07-21 Hana Cobi Co Ltd Food storage container
EP1568617A2 (en) * 2004-01-08 2005-08-31 Soo Chang Wang Container for fermented foods
EP1568617A3 (en) * 2004-01-08 2008-08-27 Soo Chang Wang Container for fermented foods
WO2012016214A1 (en) * 2010-07-30 2012-02-02 Snapware Corporation Vessels with air-tight lid systems
US8678230B2 (en) 2010-07-30 2014-03-25 Snapware Corporation Vessels with air-tight lid systems
US8870021B2 (en) 2010-07-30 2014-10-28 Snapware Corporation Air-tight ceramic or glass vessels and lid systems
US11389985B2 (en) 2019-03-01 2022-07-19 Les Promotions Atlantiques Inc. Fry cutter and cuber

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