US20220119166A1 - Container lid with surface features and connecting bridges - Google Patents
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- the disclosure generally relates to container lids and, in particular, a lid with strength-enhancing features.
- Containers with lids are commonly used for commercial or residential applications. It is typical to store articles such as tools, recreational equipment, supplies, materials, and the like in the containers.
- the lids cover an open end of the container to secure and protect the articles contained within the container.
- the containers may be stored or transported in various arrangements such as by stacking the containers on top of or beneath other containers or other objects.
- conventional container lids may not contain sufficient strength or stability to support other containers or objects that may be stacked thereupon. Additionally, the lack of strength or stability of the lid may cause the lid to become warped or damaged during storage or transportation.
- the container lid that has sufficient strength and stability to militate against warping or damage during transportation and storage.
- the container lid also facilitates a securing of the lid to the container.
- a lid for a container that has sufficient strength and stability to militate against warping or damage during transportation and storage, and which desirably facilitates al securing of the lid to the container, has surprisingly been discovered.
- a lid for a container in one embodiment, includes main body having an interior portion circumscribed by a lip.
- the interior portion of the main body has a plurality of raised surface features, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of connecting bridges.
- the plurality of the raised surface features includes a first surface feature and a second surface feature.
- the first surface feature is separated from the second surface feature by a first one of the channels.
- One of the connecting bridges is interposed in the first one of the channels, and couples the first surface feature and the second surface feature together.
- the plurality of raised surface features includes a first surface feature, a second surface feature, a third surface feature, and a fourth surface feature.
- One of the connecting bridges is interposed in an intersection of the plurality of the channels. The one of the connecting bridges couples each of the first surface feature, the second surface feature, the third surface feature, and the fourth surface feature.
- the lid further includes a plurality of guides formed on the lip.
- the guides are configured to align a securement device such as a bungee strap or cord.
- FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a container assembly including a lid according to one embodiment of the disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a fragmentary top perspective view of the container assembly shown in FIG. 1 , and further showing means for securing the lid to the container, the means aligned by guide features of the lid;
- FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the lid shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the lid shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the lid shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the lid shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged, fragmentary cross-sectional elevational view of the lid taken along section line 7 - 7 of FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 8A is an enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the lid according to a first embodiment of the disclosure, and taken at area 8 in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 8B is an enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the lid according to a second embodiment of the disclosure, and taken at area 8 in FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 9 is an enlarged, fragmentary cross-sectional elevational view the lid taken along section line 9 - 9 in FIG. 8A , and showing a connecting bridge according to the first embodiment of the disclosure;
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged, cross-sectional elevational view of the lid taken along section line 10 - 10 in FIG. 8B , and showing a connecting bridge according to the second embodiment of the disclosure;
- FIG. 11A is an enlarged, fragmentary perspective view of the connecting bridge for the lid shown in FIG. 8A ;
- FIG. 11B is an enlarged, fragmentary perspective view of the connecting bridge for the lid shown in FIG. 8B .
- a lid 10 for use with a container 12 for storing articles such as tools, recreational equipment, supplies, materials, and the like.
- the lid 10 and container 12 may be formed from a polymeric material, such as plastic, by an injection molding process. In alternate embodiments, the lid 10 and container 12 may be formed using other materials, such as a metal or a composite, and by other processes, such as blow molding, as non-limiting examples.
- the lid 10 includes a main body 14 having an interior portion 16 circumscribed by a lip 18 .
- an outer edge 20 , an inner edge 22 , and an upper edge 24 of the lip 18 are configured to engage of an open end of the container 12 by receiving a sidewall of the container 12 therein.
- the lip 18 of the lid 10 may be received by a different portion of the container 12 .
- the lid 10 has a substantially rectangular shape.
- other shapes can be contemplated to accommodate a respective container shape, such as a square shape, a circular shape, or any polygonal shape, for example.
- a plurality of surface features 26 are formed on at least a portion of the interior portion 16 of the lid 10 . As illustrated, the plurality of surface features 26 are disposed in the interior portion 16 of the lid 10 . In certain embodiments, the surface features 26 are evenly distributed across the interior portion 16 and terminate at the lip 18 of the lid 10 .
- each of the surface features 26 is a square-shaped boss.
- the surface features 26 can be any shape as desired, such as polygonal, circular, irregular, or a combination thereof, for example.
- Each of the surface features 26 includes a plurality of corners 28 (shown in FIGS. 8A-8B and 11A-11B ) and a substantially planar upper surface 30 .
- the upper surfaces 30 of the surface features 26 are aligned along a common plane with each other, forming a substantially planar upper surface of the interior portion 16 .
- the surface features 26 may be arranged in a grid, where the surface features 26 are aligned in a series of adjacent rows and columns. In this case, a lattice of channels 32 is formed intermediate the surface features 26 .
- a first plurality of the channels 32 may be arranged perpendicular to a second plurality of the channels 32 .
- the grid of the surface features 26 may be diagonally oriented with respect to the inner edge 22 of the lip 18 of the lid 10 . More particularly, the surface features 26 and channels 32 may be oriented at a 45 degree angle to the inner edge 22 of the lip 18 . In alternate embodiments, other arrangements and orientations may be contemplated, such as a perpendicular oriented grid, a radial array, or an irregular arrangement.
- the lid 10 includes a plurality of connecting bridges 34 interposed between the surface features 26 and within the channels 32 .
- the connecting bridges 34 join adjacent surface features 26 , providing continuity between the upper surfaces 30 of adjacent surface features 26 .
- the connecting bridges 34 may be formed at intersections of the first plurality of the channels 32 and the second plurality of the channels 32 .
- the connecting bridges 34 may be disposed within the channels 32 at any location suitable to connect at least two of the surface features 26 to each other, such as along sides of the surface features 26 , for example.
- the connecting bridges 34 are substantially square- or diamond-shaped, wherein corners 36 of each of the connecting bridges 34 connect the corners 28 of adjacent ones of the surface features 26 .
- each of the connecting bridges 34 couples the corners 28 of four adjacent surface features 26 .
- the connecting bridges 34 may be any shape suitable to couple the surface features 26 to each other, such as circular, polygonal, or cross-shaped, for example.
- an upper surface 38 of each of the connecting bridges 34 is continuously formed and coplanar with the upper surfaces 30 of adjacent surface features 26 , forming a continuous connection between adjacent surface features 26 .
- the connecting bridges 34 are continuous bodies formed with the corners of four adjacent surface features 26 .
- the upper surfaces 38 of the connecting bridges 34 may be offset from the upper surfaces 30 of the surface features 26 .
- the connecting bridges 34 include box-shaped cavities 40 formed in the upper surfaces 38 thereof.
- the cavities 40 are circumscribed by a plurality of sidewalls 42 .
- Each of the sidewalls 42 spans one of the channels 32 to connect at least two of the adjacently formed surface features 26 .
- the cavities 40 of the connecting bridges 34 are circumscribed by four sidewalls 42 , each of the sidewalls 42 spanning one of the channels 32 to connect the corners 36 of the adjacent surface features 26 .
- more or less sidewalls 42 may circumscribe the cavity 40 , and the sidewalls 42 may be spaced a distance from the corners of the surface features 26 .
- the connecting bridges 34 impart additional strength and stability to the lid 10 to militate against deformation such as bending, warping, or damage while being stored, or transported with the container 12 .
- the connecting bridges 34 also provide strength to the lid 10 when attaching and detaching the lid 10 to the container 12 .
- the connecting bridges 34 provide improved rigidity and strength by inhibiting relative movement between adjacently formed surface features 26 , thereby stiffening the interior portion 16 of the lid 10 as a whole.
- the lid 10 also includes at least one guide 44 formed on the lip 18 of the lid 10 .
- the guide 44 includes a recess 46 formed intermediate a pair of protuberances 48 extending from the outer edge 20 of the lip 18 .
- the recess 46 of the guide 44 is configured to receive and retain a portion of a securement device 50 (shown in FIG. 2 ), such as a bungee cord, rope, strap, or other fastening device, to facilitate securement of the lid 10 to the container 12 .
- a securement device 50 shown in FIG. 2
- the lid 10 may include any number of guides 44 formed thereon, as desired, for optimal securement.
- the lid 10 includes eight guides 44 formed on the outer edges 20 of the lip 18 , wherein each of the outer edges 20 includes a pair of guides 44 disposed at opposing ends thereof.
- Each of the guides 44 on a first one of the outer edges 20 is aligned with one of the guides on an opposing one of the outer edges 44 .
- Each of the guides 44 may be disposed adjacent one of the corners of the lid 10 , where each corner of the lid 10 includes a pair of guides 44 formed cater-cornered to each other.
- the guides 44 may be formed in any position along the outer edge 20 , as desired.
- the lid 10 may include two guides, four guides, six guides, or ten guides arranged at any position along the edges of the lip 18 of the lid 10 . It will also be appreciated that guides 44 may be formed along any one of the outer edge 20 , the inner edge 22 , or the upper edge 24 .
- a plurality of bosses 52 may be formed on the inner edges 20 of the lip 18 of the lid 10 .
- at least one boss 52 is formed along each of the inner edges 20 of the lip 18 .
- the lid 10 may further include at least one boss 52 disposed in a corner of the lip 18 formed by adjacent and converging inner edges 20 .
- the bosses 52 extend from the upper surfaces 30 of the surface features 26 of the lid 10 and protrude beyond the upper edge 24 of the lip 18 of the lid 10 .
- the bosses 52 are configured to cooperate with the guides 44 to maintain an alignment of the securement device 50 across the lid 10 for fastening the lid 10 to the container 12 .
- spaces 54 formed intermediate each of the bosses 52 may be substantially aligned across the upper edge 24 with corresponding ones of the recesses 46 of the guides 44 .
- a first end of the securement device 50 is received by at least one of the recesses 46 of the guides 44 .
- the securement device 50 may extend partially around one or more of the bosses 52 to secure the lid 10 to the container 12 .
- the bosses 52 facilitate positioning the securement device 50 over the lid 10 in optimal positions to militate against concentrated deformations or bowing of the lid 10 .
- the securement devices 50 can be coupled to the container 12 and guided over the lid 10 with the assistance of the guides 44 and the bosses 52 .
- at least one of the securement devices 50 may encompass the container 12 , wherein the securement device 50 is received by the guides 44 on opposing sides of the lid. Hooks (not shown) disposed on the securement device 50 may engage may cooperate with each other or with the container 12 to secure the lid to the container 12 .
- the securement devices 50 may cooperate with any number of guides 44 and bosses 52 to secure the lid 10 to the container 12 .
- the securement devices 50 may cooperate with a corner one of the bosses 52 and cater-cornered ones of the guides 44 , wherein the securement device secures the four corners of the lid 10 to the container 12 .
- the lid 10 can cooperate with any container 12 as desired such as a 55-gallon container, a 27-gallon container, a 17-gallon container, etc. Additionally, the lid 10 can be completely detachable from the container 12 or coupled to the container 12 , such as hingedly coupled to the container 12 , for example.
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A lid for a container includes a main body having interior portion circumscribed by a lip. A plurality of surface features extend from the interior portion. A plurality of connecting bridges are continuous with and interposed between the surface features. Each of the connecting bridges connects at least two of the surface features to each other. A plurality of guides are formed on the lip. The guides are configured to optimally align a securement device across the lid.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/887,383, filed on Oct. 20, 2015, which in turn claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/066,612, filed on Oct. 21, 2014. The entire disclosure of the above application is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
- The disclosure generally relates to container lids and, in particular, a lid with strength-enhancing features.
- Containers with lids are commonly used for commercial or residential applications. It is typical to store articles such as tools, recreational equipment, supplies, materials, and the like in the containers. The lids cover an open end of the container to secure and protect the articles contained within the container.
- The containers may be stored or transported in various arrangements such as by stacking the containers on top of or beneath other containers or other objects. However, conventional container lids may not contain sufficient strength or stability to support other containers or objects that may be stacked thereupon. Additionally, the lack of strength or stability of the lid may cause the lid to become warped or damaged during storage or transportation.
- It is also known to use cords, straps, or other devices to further secure the lid to the container. However, these means for securing the lid to the container may shift or become misaligned or loose over time. This undesirably permits the lid to become unsecured from the container and expose the contents of the container.
- Accordingly, there is a continuing need for a container lid that has sufficient strength and stability to militate against warping or damage during transportation and storage. Desirably, the container lid also facilitates a securing of the lid to the container.
- In concordance with the instant disclosure, a lid for a container that has sufficient strength and stability to militate against warping or damage during transportation and storage, and which desirably facilitates al securing of the lid to the container, has surprisingly been discovered.
- In one embodiment, a lid for a container includes main body having an interior portion circumscribed by a lip. The interior portion of the main body has a plurality of raised surface features, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of connecting bridges. The plurality of the raised surface features includes a first surface feature and a second surface feature. The first surface feature is separated from the second surface feature by a first one of the channels. One of the connecting bridges is interposed in the first one of the channels, and couples the first surface feature and the second surface feature together.
- In another embodiment, the plurality of raised surface features includes a first surface feature, a second surface feature, a third surface feature, and a fourth surface feature. One of the connecting bridges is interposed in an intersection of the plurality of the channels. The one of the connecting bridges couples each of the first surface feature, the second surface feature, the third surface feature, and the fourth surface feature.
- In a further embodiment, the lid further includes a plurality of guides formed on the lip. The guides are configured to align a securement device such as a bungee strap or cord.
- The above, as well as other advantages of the present disclosure, will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, particularly when considered in the light of the drawings described hereafter.
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FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a container assembly including a lid according to one embodiment of the disclosure; -
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary top perspective view of the container assembly shown inFIG. 1 , and further showing means for securing the lid to the container, the means aligned by guide features of the lid; -
FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the lid shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the lid shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the lid shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the lid shown inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is an enlarged, fragmentary cross-sectional elevational view of the lid taken along section line 7-7 ofFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 8A is an enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the lid according to a first embodiment of the disclosure, and taken atarea 8 inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 8B is an enlarged, fragmentary top plan view of the lid according to a second embodiment of the disclosure, and taken atarea 8 inFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 9 is an enlarged, fragmentary cross-sectional elevational view the lid taken along section line 9-9 inFIG. 8A , and showing a connecting bridge according to the first embodiment of the disclosure; -
FIG. 10 is an enlarged, cross-sectional elevational view of the lid taken along section line 10-10 inFIG. 8B , and showing a connecting bridge according to the second embodiment of the disclosure; -
FIG. 11A is an enlarged, fragmentary perspective view of the connecting bridge for the lid shown inFIG. 8A ; and -
FIG. 11B is an enlarged, fragmentary perspective view of the connecting bridge for the lid shown inFIG. 8B . - The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. It should also be understood that throughout the drawings, corresponding reference numerals indicate like or corresponding parts and features. In respect of the methods disclosed, the order of the steps presented is exemplary in nature, and thus, is not necessary or critical.
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FIGS. 1-11B , there is illustrated alid 10 for use with acontainer 12 for storing articles such as tools, recreational equipment, supplies, materials, and the like. Thelid 10 andcontainer 12 may be formed from a polymeric material, such as plastic, by an injection molding process. In alternate embodiments, thelid 10 andcontainer 12 may be formed using other materials, such as a metal or a composite, and by other processes, such as blow molding, as non-limiting examples. - The
lid 10 includes amain body 14 having aninterior portion 16 circumscribed by alip 18. In the illustrated embodiment, anouter edge 20, aninner edge 22, and anupper edge 24 of thelip 18 are configured to engage of an open end of thecontainer 12 by receiving a sidewall of thecontainer 12 therein. However, in alternate embodiments, thelip 18 of thelid 10 may be received by a different portion of thecontainer 12. In certain embodiments, thelid 10 has a substantially rectangular shape. However, other shapes can be contemplated to accommodate a respective container shape, such as a square shape, a circular shape, or any polygonal shape, for example. - Referring again to
FIGS. 1-11B , a plurality of surface features 26 are formed on at least a portion of theinterior portion 16 of thelid 10. As illustrated, the plurality of surface features 26 are disposed in theinterior portion 16 of thelid 10. In certain embodiments, the surface features 26 are evenly distributed across theinterior portion 16 and terminate at thelip 18 of thelid 10. - In the illustrated embodiments, each of the surface features 26 is a square-shaped boss. However, the surface features 26 can be any shape as desired, such as polygonal, circular, irregular, or a combination thereof, for example. Each of the surface features 26 includes a plurality of corners 28 (shown in
FIGS. 8A-8B and 11A-11B ) and a substantially planarupper surface 30. The upper surfaces 30 of the surface features 26 are aligned along a common plane with each other, forming a substantially planar upper surface of theinterior portion 16. - The surface features 26 may be arranged in a grid, where the surface features 26 are aligned in a series of adjacent rows and columns. In this case, a lattice of
channels 32 is formed intermediate the surface features 26. For example, a first plurality of thechannels 32 may be arranged perpendicular to a second plurality of thechannels 32. In the illustrated embodiment, the grid of the surface features 26 may be diagonally oriented with respect to theinner edge 22 of thelip 18 of thelid 10. More particularly, the surface features 26 andchannels 32 may be oriented at a 45 degree angle to theinner edge 22 of thelip 18. In alternate embodiments, other arrangements and orientations may be contemplated, such as a perpendicular oriented grid, a radial array, or an irregular arrangement. - The
lid 10 includes a plurality of connectingbridges 34 interposed between the surface features 26 and within thechannels 32. The connecting bridges 34 join adjacent surface features 26, providing continuity between theupper surfaces 30 of adjacent surface features 26. As illustrated inFIGS. 1-11B , the connectingbridges 34 may be formed at intersections of the first plurality of thechannels 32 and the second plurality of thechannels 32. Alternatively, the connectingbridges 34 may be disposed within thechannels 32 at any location suitable to connect at least two of the surface features 26 to each other, such as along sides of the surface features 26, for example. - As shown in
FIGS. 1-4 , the connectingbridges 34 are substantially square- or diamond-shaped, whereincorners 36 of each of the connectingbridges 34 connect thecorners 28 of adjacent ones of the surface features 26. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the connectingbridges 34 couples thecorners 28 of four adjacent surface features 26. However, in other embodiments the connectingbridges 34 may be any shape suitable to couple the surface features 26 to each other, such as circular, polygonal, or cross-shaped, for example. - In one embodiment of the
lid 10, shown inFIGS. 8A, 9, and 11A , anupper surface 38 of each of the connectingbridges 34 is continuously formed and coplanar with theupper surfaces 30 of adjacent surface features 26, forming a continuous connection between adjacent surface features 26. As detailed inFIGS. 8A, 9, and 11A , the connectingbridges 34 are continuous bodies formed with the corners of four adjacent surface features 26. In alternate embodiments, theupper surfaces 38 of the connectingbridges 34 may be offset from theupper surfaces 30 of the surface features 26. - In another embodiment of the
lid 10, shown inFIGS. 8B, 10, and 11B , the connectingbridges 34 include box-shapedcavities 40 formed in theupper surfaces 38 thereof. Thecavities 40 are circumscribed by a plurality ofsidewalls 42. Each of thesidewalls 42 spans one of thechannels 32 to connect at least two of the adjacently formed surface features 26. As detailed inFIGS. 8B, 10, and 11B , thecavities 40 of the connectingbridges 34 are circumscribed by foursidewalls 42, each of thesidewalls 42 spanning one of thechannels 32 to connect thecorners 36 of the adjacent surface features 26. However, in alternate embodiments, more or less sidewalls 42 may circumscribe thecavity 40, and thesidewalls 42 may be spaced a distance from the corners of the surface features 26. - Advantageously, the connecting
bridges 34 impart additional strength and stability to thelid 10 to militate against deformation such as bending, warping, or damage while being stored, or transported with thecontainer 12. The connecting bridges 34 also provide strength to thelid 10 when attaching and detaching thelid 10 to thecontainer 12. Relative to known lids without the connectingbridges 34, the connectingbridges 34 provide improved rigidity and strength by inhibiting relative movement between adjacently formed surface features 26, thereby stiffening theinterior portion 16 of thelid 10 as a whole. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 1-6 , thelid 10 also includes at least oneguide 44 formed on thelip 18 of thelid 10. Theguide 44 includes arecess 46 formed intermediate a pair ofprotuberances 48 extending from theouter edge 20 of thelip 18. Therecess 46 of theguide 44 is configured to receive and retain a portion of a securement device 50 (shown inFIG. 2 ), such as a bungee cord, rope, strap, or other fastening device, to facilitate securement of thelid 10 to thecontainer 12. - The
lid 10 may include any number ofguides 44 formed thereon, as desired, for optimal securement. In a non-limiting example, and as illustrated inFIGS. 1-6 , thelid 10 includes eightguides 44 formed on theouter edges 20 of thelip 18, wherein each of theouter edges 20 includes a pair ofguides 44 disposed at opposing ends thereof. Each of theguides 44 on a first one of theouter edges 20 is aligned with one of the guides on an opposing one of the outer edges 44. Each of theguides 44 may be disposed adjacent one of the corners of thelid 10, where each corner of thelid 10 includes a pair ofguides 44 formed cater-cornered to each other. Alternately, theguides 44 may be formed in any position along theouter edge 20, as desired. In other examples, thelid 10 may include two guides, four guides, six guides, or ten guides arranged at any position along the edges of thelip 18 of thelid 10. It will also be appreciated that guides 44 may be formed along any one of theouter edge 20, theinner edge 22, or theupper edge 24. - With continuing reference to
FIGS. 1-6 , a plurality ofbosses 52 may be formed on theinner edges 20 of thelip 18 of thelid 10. In the illustrated embodiment, at least oneboss 52 is formed along each of theinner edges 20 of thelip 18. Thelid 10 may further include at least oneboss 52 disposed in a corner of thelip 18 formed by adjacent and converginginner edges 20. Thebosses 52 extend from theupper surfaces 30 of the surface features 26 of thelid 10 and protrude beyond theupper edge 24 of thelip 18 of thelid 10. Thebosses 52 are configured to cooperate with theguides 44 to maintain an alignment of thesecurement device 50 across thelid 10 for fastening thelid 10 to thecontainer 12. In the illustrated embodiment,spaces 54 formed intermediate each of thebosses 52 may be substantially aligned across theupper edge 24 with corresponding ones of therecesses 46 of theguides 44. - In application, a first end of the
securement device 50 is received by at least one of therecesses 46 of theguides 44. Thesecurement device 50 may extend partially around one or more of thebosses 52 to secure thelid 10 to thecontainer 12. Thebosses 52 facilitate positioning thesecurement device 50 over thelid 10 in optimal positions to militate against concentrated deformations or bowing of thelid 10. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , it should be understood that in application thelid 10 releasably connects to thecontainer 12. Thesecurement devices 50 can be coupled to thecontainer 12 and guided over thelid 10 with the assistance of theguides 44 and thebosses 52. As shown, at least one of thesecurement devices 50 may encompass thecontainer 12, wherein thesecurement device 50 is received by theguides 44 on opposing sides of the lid. Hooks (not shown) disposed on thesecurement device 50 may engage may cooperate with each other or with thecontainer 12 to secure the lid to thecontainer 12. It will be appreciated that thesecurement devices 50 may cooperate with any number ofguides 44 andbosses 52 to secure thelid 10 to thecontainer 12. For example, thesecurement devices 50 may cooperate with a corner one of thebosses 52 and cater-cornered ones of theguides 44, wherein the securement device secures the four corners of thelid 10 to thecontainer 12. - The
lid 10 can cooperate with anycontainer 12 as desired such as a 55-gallon container, a 27-gallon container, a 17-gallon container, etc. Additionally, thelid 10 can be completely detachable from thecontainer 12 or coupled to thecontainer 12, such as hingedly coupled to thecontainer 12, for example. - While certain representative embodiments and details have been shown for purposes of illustrating the invention, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure, which is further described in the following appended claims.
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1. A lid for a container, comprising:
a main body having an interior portion circumscribed by a lip, the interior portion having a plurality of raised surface features, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of connecting bridges,
the raised surface features including a first surface feature and a second surface feature, the first surface feature separated from the second surface feature by a first one of the channels, and one of the connecting bridges interposed in and extending outwardly from the first one of the channels and coupling the first surface feature and the second surface feature,
wherein the one of the connecting bridges joins and provides continuity between an upper surface of the first surface feature and an upper surface of the second surface feature, and an upper surface of the connecting bridge is coplanar with the upper surfaces of the first surface feature and the second surface feature.
2. The lid of claim 1 , wherein an upper surface of the connecting bridge includes a cavity formed therein.
3. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each of the raised surface features has a corner, and the corner of the first surface feature is coupled to the corner of the second surface feature with the connecting bridge.
4. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each of the surface features is quadrilateral in shape.
5. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each of the raised surface features has a corner, and the corner of the first surface feature is coupled to the corner of the second surface feature with the connecting bridge.
6. The lid of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of guides formed on the lip, the guides configured to align a securement device.
7. The lid of claim 1 , wherein the lid further comprises a plurality of bosses formed on an inner edge of the lip.
8. The lid of claim 1 , wherein a surface area of the upper surface of the connecting bridge is less than a surface area of the upper surface of each of the first surface feature and the second surface feature.
9. The lid of claim 1 , wherein each one of the raised surface features and each one of the channels are oriented at a 45 degree angle relative to an inner edge of the lip.
10. A container having the lid of claim 1 coupled thereto.
11. A lid for a container, comprising:
a main body having a plurality of raised surface features, a plurality of channels, and a plurality of connecting bridges,
the raised surface features including a first surface feature and a second surface feature, the first surface feature separated from the second surface feature by a first one of the channels, and one of the connecting bridges interposed in and extending outwardly from the first one of the channels and coupling the first surface feature and the second surface feature,
wherein the one of the connecting bridges joins the first surface feature.
12. A lid for a container, comprising:
a main body having an interior portion circumscribed by a lip, the interior portion having a plurality of raised surface features, at least one channel, and a plurality of connecting bridges,
the raised surface features including a first surface feature and a second surface feature, the first surface feature separated from the second surface feature, and one of the connecting bridges interposed between and coupling the first surface feature and the second surface feature,
wherein the one of the connecting bridges joins and provides continuity between an upper surface of the first surface feature and an upper surface of the second surface feature, and an upper surface of the connecting bridge is coplanar with the upper surfaces of the first surface feature and the second surface feature.
13. The lid of claim 12 , wherein an upper surface of the connecting bridge includes a cavity formed therein.
14. The lid of claim 12 , wherein each of the raised surface features has a corner, and the corner of the first surface feature is coupled to the corner of the second surface feature with the connecting bridge.
15. The lid of claim 12 , wherein each of the surface features is quadrilateral in shape.
16. The lid of claim 12 , wherein a surface area of the upper surface of the connecting bridge is less than a surface area of the upper surface of each of the first surface feature and the second surface feature.
17. The lid of claim 14 , wherein each one of the raised surface features and each one of the channels are oriented at a 45 degree angle relative to an inner edge of the lip.
18. A container having the lid of claim 12 coupled thereto.
19. The lid of claim 12 , further comprising a third surface feature and a fourth surface feature disposed adjacent the first surface feature and the second surface feature.
20. The lid of claim 19 , wherein the first surface feature, the second surface feature, the third surface feature, and the fourth surface feature are arranged in a grid.
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