KR20070119617A - Sealing container with stackable tops and bottoms - Google Patents

Abstract

The sealing container includes a container bottom and a container top. The container top defines a first nesting portion and a second nesting portion. When the container top is inverted and inserted into the container bottom cavity, the first nesting portion and the second nesting portion make contact with the container bottom at two different portions of the container bottom.

Description

Sealing container with stackable tops and bottoms}

The present invention relates to a container having a loadable top and a bottom.

Sealing containers are well known in the art. Sealing containers are used to organize and store articles such as perishable food. The sealing ability of such containers helps to prevent the container contents from being exposed to elements of the environment surrounding the container, including for example dust. Sealable containers can be made from a variety of materials and can be formed in a variety of thicknesses to meet the needs of a user. For example, some sealable containers are so thin and inexpensive that they are easy to obtain and can be disposed of but not durable. Finally, some sealable plastic containers have a suitable thickness to provide durability and are designed to be inexpensive enough for consumers to dispose of as needed after a limited period of use. In addition, the organized storage of empty sealable containers has problems in the prior art because the container lids are not securely stacked on each other.

The present invention provides a container having the functionality required in the art. These and other advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description of the invention provided herein along with further features of the invention.

The present invention provides a container comprising a container base and a container lid. The container base defines a cavity and includes a container base closure. The container lid defines a cavity and includes a container lid closure, a first loading portion disposed along the periphery of the cavity of the container lid, and a second loading portion disposed along the periphery of the cavity of the container lid. . When the container lid is in an upright position, the container base closure can be connected to the container lid closure to seal the plastic container. When the container lid is turned upside down and inserted into the container base cavity, the first loading portion and the second loading portion come into contact with the container base at two different portions of the container base.

The present invention also provides a container lid defining a cavity. The container lid includes a locking portion disposed along the cavity periphery to engage the adjacent container lid and a receiving portion disposed along the cavity periphery to receive the locking portion of the adjacent container lid. When the first adjacent container lid is inserted into the cavity, the locking portion engages with the receiving portion of the adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids. When the container lid is inserted into the cavity of the second adjacent container lid, the receiving portion of the container lid is engaged with the locking portion of the second adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids.

The present invention also provides a container lid defining a cavity, the container lid including an inward bend disposed along the periphery of the cavity, an outward bend disposed along the periphery of the cavity, and a load disposed along the perimeter of the cavity. . When the first adjacent container lid is inserted into the cavity, the inward bending portion contacts the outward bending portion of the first adjacent container lid and the loading portion contacts the loading portion of the first adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids. When the container lid is inserted into the cavity of the second adjacent container lid, the outward bend of the container lid contacts the inward bend of the second adjacent container lid and the stack contacts the loading portion of the second adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids. do.

1 is a perspective view of a container.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container base of FIG. 1. FIG.

3 is a plan view of the container base of FIG.

4 is a perspective view of the container lid of FIG. 1.

5 is a plan view of the container lid of FIG.

6 is a perspective view of the container lid of FIG. 1 in an inverted position;

7 is a side cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 1.

8 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a side cross-sectional view showing the container of FIG. 1 loaded in another container. FIG.

10 is a side cross-sectional view of the container lid with the container of FIG. 1 reversed as shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 11 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the container lid with the container of FIG. 1 reversed as shown in FIG. 6. FIG.

FIG. 12 is a side cross-sectional view showing the container of FIG. 1 loaded in another container having an inverted container lid as shown in FIG.

13 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the container lid of FIG. 1 reversed as shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 14 is a partial side cross-sectional view showing the container lid of FIG. 1 reversed as shown in FIG. 6 loaded with two other inverted container lids.

FIG. 15 is a side cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 1 loaded in another container, the container lids upside down and stacked on top of each other and on a stack of container bases; FIG.

FIG. 16 is a partial side cross-sectional view in which the container of FIG. 1 is loaded into another container, the container lids are inverted and stacked on top of each other and on a stack of container bases. FIG.

17 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a container.

18 is a perspective view of the container base of FIG. 17.

19 is a top view of the container base of FIG. 17.

20 is a perspective view of the container lid of FIG. 17.

21 is a top view of the container lid of FIG. 17.

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the container lid of FIG. 17 in an inverted position; FIG.

FIG. 23 is a side cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 17. FIG.

24 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the container of FIG. 17.

FIG. 25 is a side cross-sectional view showing the container of FIG. 17 loaded in another container. FIG.

FIG. 26 is a side cross-sectional view of the container lid with the container of FIG. 17 reversed as shown in FIG. 22.

FIG. 27 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the container lid with the container of FIG. 17 reversed as shown in FIG.

FIG. 28 is a side cross-sectional view showing the container of FIG. 17 loaded in another container having an inverted container lid as shown in FIG.

FIG. 29 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the container lid of FIG. 17 reversed as shown in FIG. 22.

FIG. 30 is a partial side cross-sectional view showing the inverted container lid of FIG. 17 loaded with two other inverted container lids as shown in FIG. 22.

FIG. 31 is a side sectional view in which the container of FIG. 17 is loaded into another container, the container lids are inverted and stacked on top of each other and on a stack of container bases; FIG.

FIG. 32 is a partial side cross-sectional view in which the container of FIG. 17 is loaded into another container, the container lids are inverted and stacked on top of each other and on a stack of container bases;

In FIG. 1, the container 100 includes a container lid 102 and a container base 104. The container lid 102 and the container base 104 form a seal and can be connected to each other. The container is preferably made of a plastic material, but one skilled in the art (hereinafter referred to as the "skilled person") will recognize that other materials may be used. In FIG. 2, the container base has a bottom surface 106, a sidewall 108, and a closure 110. Sidewall 108 extends upwards from bottom surface 106 to form a storage cavity. The closure 110 extends outwardly and upwardly in the sidewall 108. Bottom surface 106 may have a recessed portion 112. In FIG. 4, the container lid 102 can include a decoration 114 on the top surface 116. The recesses 112 shown in FIG. 2 can be used to receive the decoration 114 on the top surface 116 of the container lid 102 when loaded into another container 100, which is illustrative. It does not limit this. As shown in FIG. 3, the container base 104 may be approximately quadrilateral in shape. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be applied to other container shapes as well, including prototypes, but is not limited thereto.

In FIG. 4, the container lid 102 has a top surface 116, a sidewall 118, and a closure 120. Sidewall 118 extends down from top surface 116 to form a cavity. The closure 120 extends outwardly and downwardly in the sidewall 118. The container 100 can be sealed by placing the container lid 102 in contact with the container base 104 and applying a force. Surface that can be grabbed by the user when applying force to separate the container lid 102 and each closure 120, 110 of the container base 104 to remove the container lid 102 from the container base 104. A release tab 122 may be provided to have a. The top surface 116 may have a recess 124 surrounded by a stabilizing rim 126 that stabilizes the vessel 100 loaded on the vessel lid 102. The container lid 102 may also have some form of decoration 114. As shown in FIG. 5, the container lid 102 may be approximately quadrilateral in shape. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can likewise be applied to other container shapes, including, but not limited to, circular. 6 shows the container lid 102 in an inverted position. When reversed, the cavity defined by top surface 116 and sidewall 118 is now looking up instead of looking down. The container lid 102 in an inverted position may be used as a dish or bowl.

7 and 8 show the container lid 102 attached to the container base 104. The container lid 102 has a container lid closure 120. The container lid closure 120 includes an outward extension 128, an outward bend 130, an inward bend 132, and an upturned handle 134. The container base 104 has a container base closure 110. The container base closure 110 includes an outward extension 136, an outward bend 138, an inward bend 140, and a downwardly turned knob 142. When the container lid 102 is disposed in contact with the container base 104, the inward bend 132 of the container lid closure 120 contacts the outward bend 138 of the container base closure 110. When pressure is applied, each of the closures 120 and 110 bends slightly so that the inward bend 132 of the container lid closure 120 slides past the outward bend 138 of the container base closure 110 so that the container ( 100). When the container 100 is sealed, the outward extension 128, the outward bend 130, and the inward bend 132 of the container lid closure 120 are each an outward extension of the container base closure 110 ( 136, the outwardly curved portion 138, and the inwardly curved portion 140. The cavity surrounded by the top surface 116 and the side wall 118 of the container lid 102 is excessive for the container 100 by providing extra storage space for materials loaded over the side wall 108 of the container base 104. I accept it even if I fill it up. Each handle 134, 142 may be used to hold or grab the container 100 and may also be used to help pull the container lid 102 off the container base 104.

As shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of containers 100a and 100b are stacked on top of each other to form a container stack 170. When stacked on top of another container 100, the bottom surface 106a of the container base 104a of the upper container 100a is the recessed portion of the upper surface 116b of the container lid 102b of the lower container 100b. 124b). The stabilizing rim 126b of the top surface 116b of the lower vessel 100b limits the transverse movement of the upper vessel 100a, thus helping to stabilize the stack. In addition, since the stabilizing edge 126b holds the center of the container stack 170, the center of gravity of the container stack 170 is relatively maintained in the center to prevent tipping. When the container 100a is placed in another upper container 100b, the bottom surface 106a of the upper container 100a extends beyond the outer surface of the stabilizing edge 126b of the lower container 100b, or Since the stabilizing rim 106a of the lower container 100b tilts the upper container 100a, the user will know that the container stack is not properly centered.

In FIG. 10, in accordance with the present invention, the container lid 102 is inverted and disposed within the cavity of the container base 104 to fill and retain the container base 104. The cavity defined by the top surface 116 and sidewall 118 of the container lid 102 creates a reservoir of materials. Thus, the container 100 has two storage areas in the inverted position of the container lid 102. For example, the container lid 102 can be used to store potato chips, and the container base 104 can be used to store a source dip. When not in use, the sauce is protected by the container lid 102. When the user wants to access the source, the user can simply lift the container lid 102.

The inverted container lid 102 and the container base 104 are in contact in a number of portions. Having a plurality of contact portions improves the stability and sealing ability of the container lid 102 in an inverted position. As shown in FIG. 11, without limitation, as an example, when the container lid 102 is in an inverted position, the container lid 102 is brought into contact with the container base 104 at two portions 148, 150. Prevents dust and other objects from entering and preserves the contents stored in the container base 104. A first contact portion 148 occurs between the first loading portion 172 disposed along the periphery of the container lid 102 and the sidewall 108 of the container base 104. The second contact portion 150 is disposed along the periphery of the container lid 102, the second loading portion 174, the outward extension 136 of the closure 110 of the container base 140, and the container base 104. In the vicinity of the intersection with the sidewall 108 of the (). However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the relative position of the contacts may occur in the container lid 102 and other portions of the container base 104 other than those shown in the figures, and the number of contacts need not be limited to two. .

The ability to reverse the container lid 102 also provides additional functionality for loading the container at two different heights. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the upper container 100c is placed in the cavity of the container lid 102d of the lower container 100d to reduce the effective loading height. This loading arrangement is desirable when the user wants to lower the loading height and when the user does not need the extra storage space provided by the container lid 102d in the upright position.

As shown in FIG. 13, the container lid 102 shown inverted has a locking portion 158 disposed around the cavity and a receiving portion 160 disposed around the cavity. As shown in FIG. 14, a number of container lids 102a, 102b, 102c shown inverted are loaded on top of the other to form a container lid stack 156. According to the present invention, when the first container lid 102a is inserted into the cavity of the second container lid 102b, the locking portion 158b of the second container lid 102b is the receiving portion of the first container lid 102a. Combine with 160a to form a container lid stack 156. As shown in FIG. 13, the locking portion 156 is formed of a protruding rib, and the accommodating portion 160 is formed of a concave groove. In other embodiments, the locking portion 156 may include one or more of the following forms that can be engaged; Ie convex or convex ribs, concave or concave ribs, straight or curved undercuts, straight or curved cross sections, discreet snap elements or buttons, interference fits, textured surfaces, Or an element that alters surface friction or tack at or around the point of attachment. The engaging regions that create the locked state may be continuous along the perimeter of the cavity or may be appropriately divided along the perimeter of the cavity. It is advantageous to design the locking portion 156 of the container lid 102 to have tactile and auditory feedback upon engagement of the locking portion 156. Additional container lid 102 may be added to stack 156. For example, when the second container lid 102b is inserted into the cavity of the third container lid 102c, the receiving portion 160b of the second container lid 102b is locked to the locking portion (3) of the third container lid 102c. 156c in combination with the container lid stack 156 to increase the number of container lids 102. By means of the locking portion 156 of the container lid 102 that engages the receiving portion 160 of the adjacent container lid 102, the container lids 102 are securely attached to each other so that the user can store the container lids 102 during storage. Do not worry about them slipping on each other. The lid stack 156 prevents rattling and dropping and remains fixed to each other without placing individual lids 120 vertically or horizontally within the stack 156 so that the stack's retention is not compromised. The inward bend 132 and outward bend 130 are disposed along the periphery of the container lid 102 to provide a second contact with the adjacent container lid 102 to further enhance the stability of the container lid stack 156. Strengthen.

In Figures 15 and 16, multiple container bases 104d, 104e may be loaded with a plurality of container lids 102d, 102e disposed thereon for efficient storage and loading. The locking portion 158e and the receiving portion 160d hold the container lids 102d and 102e together and the container lids 102d and 102e have at least two contacts 148 and 150 in the cavity of the top container base 104d. With the ability to be fitted by the multiple container lids 102 and the container base 104 may be stored rigidly as a single container lid and container base stack 162. Several stacks of containers can also be arranged separately adjacent to one another because the present invention does not lean the stacks and keeps them vertically placed in a relatively clean and centered position. This ability to load individually includes a plurality of container bases 104 stacked inside each other with the stack disposed on top of the container lid 102, or where the container lid 102 is upright. It is applied to the container 100 regardless of whether it includes a plurality of containers 100 loaded in or a container lid 102 includes a plurality of containers 100 loaded in an inverted position.

In FIG. 17, the container 200 includes a container lid 202 and a container base 204. The vessel 200 is similar to the vessel 100 of FIG. 1, but the vessel lid 202 is not secured with adjacent vessel lids when loaded together. The container lid 202 and the container base 204 can be connected to one another to form a seal. The container is preferably made of a plastic material, but the skilled person will appreciate that other materials may be used. In FIG. 18, the container base 204 has a bottom surface 206, a sidewall 208 and a closure 210. Sidewall 208 extends up from bottom surface 206 to form a storage cavity. The closure 210 extends outwardly and upwardly from the sidewall 208. Bottom surface 206 may have recess 212. The recesses 212 may be used to receive a decorative portion 214 on the top surface of the container lid 202 as shown in FIG. 20 when loaded on top of another container 200, which is illustrative. It does not limit this. As shown in FIG. 19, the container base 104 may be approximately quadrilateral in shape. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be applied to other container shapes as well, including prototypes, but is not limited thereto.

In FIG. 20, the container lid 202 has a top surface 216, a sidewall 218, and a closure 220. Sidewall 218 extends down from top surface 216 to form a cavity. Closure 220 extends outwardly and downwardly in sidewall 218. The vessel 200 can be sealed by placing the vessel lid 202 on the vessel base 204 and applying a force. In order to separate the container lid 202 from the container base 204, a user can grasp the container lid 202 and each closure 220, 210 of the container base 204. In another embodiment, the release tab shown in FIG. 4 to have a surface that can be grasped when a user applies a force that separates each closure 220, 210 of the container lid 202 and the container base 204. A release tab such as 122 may be provided. The top surface 216 may have a recess 224 surrounded by a stabilizing rim 226 that stabilizes the vessel 200 loaded on the vessel lid 202. The container lid 202 can also have some form of decorative portion 214. As shown in FIG. 21, the container lid 202 may be approximately quadrilateral in shape. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be applied to other container shapes as well, including prototypes, but is not limited thereto. 22 shows the container lid 202 in the reversed position. When reversed, the cavity defined by top surface 216 and sidewall 218 is now looking up instead of looking down. In the inverted position, the container lid 202 may be used as a dish or bowl.

23 and 24 show the container lid 202 attached to the container base 204. The container lid 202 has a container lid closure 220. The container lid closure 220 includes an outward extension 228, an outward bend 230, an inward bend 232, and an upturn knob 234. The container base 204 has a container base closure 210. The container base closure 210 includes an outward extension 236, an outward bend 238, an inward bend 240, and a downturn knob 242. When the container lid 202 is disposed in contact with the container base 204, the inward bend 232 of the container lid closure 220 contacts the outward bend 238 of the container base closure 210. When pressure is applied, each of the closures 220, 210 bends slightly so that the inward bend 232 of the container lid closure 220 slides past the outward bend 238 of the container base closure 210. 200). When the container 200 is sealed, the outward extension 228, the outward bend 230, and the inward bend 232 of the container lid closure 220 are each an outward extension of the container base closure 210. 236, the outward bend 238, and the inward bend 240. The cavity surrounded by the top surface 216 of the container lid 202 and the side wall 218 is excessively provided to the container 100 by providing extra storage space for materials loaded over the side wall 208 of the container base 204. I accept it even if I fill it up. Each handle 234, 242 can be used to hold or grab the container 200 and can also be used to help pull the container lid 202 off the container base 204.

As illustrated in FIG. 25, a plurality of containers 200a and 200b are stacked on top of each other to form a container stack 270. When stacked on top of another container 200, the bottom surface 206a of the container base 204a of the upper container 200a is the recess of the top surface 216b of the container lid 202b of the lower container 200b. 224b). The stabilizing rim 226b of the top surface 216b of the lower vessel 200b limits the transverse movement of the upper vessel 200a, thus helping to stabilize the stack. In addition, since the stabilizing edge 226b centers the container stack 270, the center of gravity of the container stack 270 is relatively maintained in the center to prevent tipping. When the vessel 200a is disposed in another vessel 200b below, the bottom surface 206a of the vessel 200a above extends beyond the outer surface of the stabilization frame 226b of the vessel 200b below, Or because the stabilizing rim 226b of the lower vessel 200b places the upper vessel 200a inclined, the user will know that the vessel stack 270 is not properly centered.

In FIG. 26, in accordance with the present invention, the container lid 202 is inverted and disposed within the cavity of the container base 204 to fill and retain the container base 204. The cavity defined by the top surface 216 and sidewall 218 of the container lid 202 creates a reservoir of materials. Thus, the container 200 has two storage areas in the position where the container lid 202 is reversed. For example, the container lid 202 can be used to store potato chips, and the container base 204 can be used to store a sauce. When not in use, the source is protected by a container lid 202. When the user wants to access the source, the user can simply lift the container lid 202.

The inverted container lid 202 and the container base 204 are in contact in a number of portions. Having multiple contact portions improves the stability and sealing ability of the container lid 202 in an inverted position. As shown in FIG. 27, without limitation, as an example, when the container lid 202 is in an inverted position, the container lid 202 is brought into contact with the container base 204 at two portions 248, 250. Prevents dust and other objects from entering and preserves the contents stored in the container base 204. A first contact portion 248 is created between the first loading portion 272 disposed along the periphery of the container lid 202 and the sidewall 208 of the container base 204. The second loading portion 250 has a second loading portion 274 disposed along the periphery of the container lid 202, the outward extending portion 236 of the closure portion 10 of the container base 240, and the container base 204. In the vicinity of the intersection with the side wall 208 of the < RTI ID = 0.0 > However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the relative position of the two contacts may occur at other portions of the container lid 202 and the container base 204 other than those shown in the figures and the number of contacts need not be limited to two. will be.

The ability to reverse the container lid 202 also provides additional functionality for loading the container at two different heights. For example, as shown in FIG. 28, the upper vessel 200c is placed in the cavity of the vessel lid 202d of the lower vessel 200d to reduce the effective stacking height. This loading arrangement is desirable when the user wants to lower the loading height and when the user does not need the extra storage space provided by the container lid 202d in the upright position.

As shown in FIG. 29, the container lid 202 shown inverted has an inward bend 232, an outward bend 230, and a loading 264 disposed along the periphery of the cavity. As shown in FIG. 30, a number of container lids shown as inverted are loaded on top of the other to form a container lid stack 256. According to the present invention, when the first container lid 202a is inserted into the cavity of the second container lid 202b, the outwardly curved portion 230a of the first container lid 202a is the inwardly curved portion of the second container lid 202b. 232b, and the loading portions 264a, 264b of the first and second container lids 202a, 202b contact each other. In other embodiments, the contacts may comprise one or more of the following forms that can be engaged; That is, there are elements that change the surface friction or adhesion at or around the interference fit, straight cross section, curved cross section, grained surface, or joining points. The joining areas that make contact may be continuous along the load or may be zoned appropriately along the load. Additional container lids 202 may be added to the stack 256. For example, when the second container lid 202b is inserted into the cavity of the third container lid 202c, the outwardly curved portion 230b of the second container lid 202b is the inwardly curved portion (3) of the third container lid 202c. 232c, and each of the loading portions 264b, 264c of the second and third container lids 202b, 202c contact each other. The two contacts 266, 268 between adjacent container lids 202a, 202b, 202c place the container lids 202a, 202b, 202c securely inward relative to each other so that the user can store the container lids 202a, 202b during storage , 202c) do not worry about slipping with each other.

In Figures 31 and 32, multiple container bases 204d, 204e may be loaded with a plurality of container lids 202d, 202e disposed thereon for efficient storage and loading. With the ability to hold the container lids 202d and 202e together and the container lids 202d and 202e have the ability to be fitted by at least two contacts 248 and 250 in the cavity of the top container base 204d. The container lid 202 and the container base 204 can be rigidly stored as a single container lid and container base stack 262. Several stacks of containers can also be arranged separately adjacent to one another because the present invention does not lean the stacks and keeps them vertically placed in a relatively clean and centered position. This ability to load individually includes a plurality of container bases 204 loaded inside each other with the stack disposed on the container lid 202 above, or the container lid 202 in an upright position. It is applied to the container 200 whether it includes a plurality of containers 200 loaded or the container lid 202 includes a number of containers 200 loaded in an inverted position.

The skilled person will appreciate that the present invention can be applied to thin disposable containers, inexpensive and durable disposable containers, and reusable containers that are not disposable. The skilled person will also recognize that the present invention can be used in other types of containers. For example and not by way of limitation, the invention may be used in containers such as storage baskets, jars and pots, and in beverage containers.

The letters following the reference numerals to indicate the components in the drawings simply refer to the same component in different containers. Thus, any description of a component in the drawings or in the figures following a reference sign indicates that the component having the reference numeral has been shown or described with the text, or is not shown or described with any other container or other Applicable to all containers.

All references, including publications, patent applications, and patents, mentioned herein, are incorporated by reference to the same extent, even though each reference is incorporated separately and the entire contents thereof are described.

In the context of the present invention (particularly in the context of the claims below), the use of the singular form “above”, and like indications includes both the singular and the plural, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise or otherwise expressly denies this document. Should be interpreted as. The terms "comprising", "having", "comprising", "consisting of" and "consisting of" should be interpreted in a broad sense of "including but not limited to" unless otherwise indicated. Ranges of values herein are intended to be used as shorthand methods of individually referencing independent values coming within a range unless otherwise indicated, and independent values are incorporated herein by reference, even if individually mentioned. All of the methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated or expressly disclaimed in content. The examples used herein and the illustrative terms (such as ") are merely intended to better describe the present invention and should not limit the scope of the invention unless otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating an element that is not claimed as essential to the practice of the invention.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in a manner well known to the inventors for carrying out the invention. Modifications of this preferred embodiment will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the above description. The inventors are expected to be skilled artisans to employ such alterations as appropriate, and the inventors are contemplated that the present invention may be practiced in other ways than those specifically described herein. Accordingly, the invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the appended claims as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described components in all possible modifications is included within the scope of the present invention unless otherwise indicated or clearly disclaimed in content.

Claims (25)

A container comprising a container base and a container lid, the container comprising: The container base defining a cavity and comprising a container base closure, The container lid defines a cavity and includes a container lid closure, a first loading portion disposed along the periphery of the cavity of the container lid, a second loading portion disposed along the periphery of the cavity of the container lid, When the container lid is in the upright position, the container base closure can be connected to the container lid closure to seal the plastic container, and when the container lid is inverted and inserted into the container base cavity, the first loading portion and the second loading portion are at the container base A container in contact with the container base at two different portions of the container. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid further comprises a release tab for pulling the container lid away from the container base by a user. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid further comprises a top surface having a recess to receive the container above. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid further comprises a decorative portion. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid further comprises a locking portion and a receiving portion to receive a stack of a plurality of container lids. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid further comprises an inward bend, an outward bend, and a third loading portion to receive a stack of a plurality of container lids. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid closure comprises an outwardly extending portion, an outwardly curved portion, an inwardly curved portion and an upturned handle. The container of claim 1 wherein the container base closure comprises an outward extension, an outward bend, an inward bend and a downturn handle. The container of claim 1, wherein the container base further comprises a bottom surface having a recess. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid and the container base have an approximately quadrilateral shape. The container of claim 1, wherein the container lid is plastic. The container of claim 1, wherein the container base is plastic. As a container lid defining a cavity, A locking portion disposed along the cavity periphery and engaging with the adjacent container lid, A receptacle disposed along the cavity periphery and receiving a locking portion of an adjacent container lid, When the first adjacent container lid is inserted into the cavity, the locking portion engages with the receiving portion of the adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids, and when the container lid is inserted into the cavity of the second adjacent container lid, the receiving portion of the container lid is removed. A container lid coupled to the locking portion of the adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids. 15. The container lid of claim 13, further comprising an inward bend and an outward bend disposed along the periphery of the cavity to provide a second contact when in contact with the other container lid. 15. The container lid of claim 13, further comprising a release tab for pulling the user to remove the container lid from the container base. The container lid of claim 13, further comprising a closure for sealing the container lid against the container base. 15. The container lid of claim 13, further comprising a top surface having a recess to receive the vessel above. The container lid of claim 13, further comprising a decorative portion. The container lid of claim 13, wherein the container lid is plastic. As a container lid defining a cavity, An inwardly curved portion disposed along the periphery of the cavity, An outwardly curved portion disposed along the periphery of the cavity, A load disposed along the periphery of the cavity, When the first adjacent container lid is inserted into the cavity, the inward bending portion contacts the outward bending portion of the first adjacent container lid and the loading portion contacts the loading portion of the first adjacent container lid, forming the stack of container lids, 2. The container lid when inserted into the cavity of the adjacent container lid, wherein the outward bend of the container lid contacts the inwardly curved portion of the second adjacent container lid and the loading portion contacts the loading portion of the second adjacent container lid to form a stack of container lids. 21. The container cap of claim 20, further comprising a release tab for pulling the user to remove the container cap from the container base. 21. The container cap of claim 20, further comprising a closure for sealing the container cap against the container base. 21. The container lid of claim 20, further comprising a top surface having a recess to receive the vessel above. 21. The container lid of claim 20, further comprising a decorative portion. The container lid of claim 20, wherein the container lid is plastic.

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