WO2012149131A1 - A closure lid with identifying means - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates generally to a lid for a container. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a closure indicator for a lid of a container, wherein the closure indicator comprises a plurality of inverted dimples positioned along the top wall of the annular periphery of the lid.
- the inverted dimples reverse direction and project outwards when the top wall of the annular periphery of the lid mates with the rim of a container.
- the outwardly projecting dimples thus function as a means of identifying whether the lid is sealed to the rim of the container and properly secured thereon.
- Lids known in the art include an annular rim that fastens onto the rim of a beverage container.
- the prior art lids are often deficient in that if applied in haste or if the container is bent it is easy to include a slight gap or tolerance defined between the periphery of the annular rim and the periphery of the container. Once a user picks up a beverage container and attempts to drink from the container, the lid may become separated from the container and spillage may occur. Also, it is often difficult to quickly and accurately assess whether the lid is properly secured to the beverage container. In addition, the gap or tolerance between the periphery and rim will likely cause the lid to become completely dislodged from the container in the event a user accidentally spills the container, resulting in spillage of the contents therein.
- Lids known in the art do not achieve a satisfactory sealing or fastening arrangement with the rim of a beverage container and are therefore prone to contributing to accidental spillage and leaking.
- a lid for a container comprises a container closure including a plurality of inverted dimples for securing to the rim of a container. Dimples are defined herein as depressions or dents.
- the container closure portion of the lid comprises a disk shaped member including a circumferential rim extending about a periphery of the container closure. The circumferential rim of the periphery of the disk shaped member mates with the rim of the beverage container for sealing engagement therewith.
- the circumferential rim includes an annular outer side wall, an annular inner side wall and an annular top wall, interconnecting the outer side wall and the inner side wall.
- the outer side wall is disposed opposite to the inner wall and is contiguous to the top wall.
- a plurality of inverted dimples is positioned on a surface of the annular top wall.
- four inverted dimples are positioned in each quadrant of the annular top wall of the lid.
- each dimple is mounted on top of a support base.
- the support base includes a plurality of raised surfaces which project to form a support for the dimple at the apex.
- markings or etchings may be placed on either side of each dimple to denote pressure points.
- a pressure point is defined herein to include a portion of the annular top wall that is proximate to the dimple and is susceptible to the application of finger pressure.
- a secure fit of lid to container can be achieved by applying a downward force on the pressure points causing the inverted dimples to pop up and project outwards. When the lid is firmly seated on the container all the dimples will be in a raised configuration projecting outwards, providing visual and tactile confirmation of a secure seal.
- the material from which the lid is made is flexible and deformable and because of the configuration of the dimple, the dimples readily reverses direction to project outward when the tip of the inverted dimples mate with the rim of a container. Conversely, if a dimple may revert to its original inverted position, by removing the lid from the container. [0020] It is contemplated that based on the type of design resin, plastic polymer, tooling, production method and/or forming method used, the dimple may revert to its inverted state once the lid is lifted from the rim
- FIG. 1 is top view of a lid illustrating the dimples in an inverted position.
- FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the lid firmly seated on a container illustrating the dimples activated and projecting upwards in a raised pop up position.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the lid with the dimples in a de-activated and inverted position.
- FIG. 4 is a partial view of an embodiment of the lid illustrating pressure point markings on either side of the activated dimples in a raised pop up position.
- FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the lid with the recessed dimples mounted on a support base.
- FIG. 5 A is a partial view of section 5 A in FIG. 5 of a dimple in a recessed position and mounted on a support base.
- FIG. 5B is cross sectional view taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 5 A and further illustrates the lid placed over the rim of a container but not firmly seated thereto.
- FIG. 5C is a partial view of section 5A in FIG. 5 of a recessed dimple in a raised position and mounted on a support base.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the lid with the de-activated dimples in an inverted position.
- FIG. 6A is a partial view of section 6A of FIG. 6 illustrating an inverted dimple of the lid making contact with the rim of a container.
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the lid with the activated dimples in a pop up position.
- FIG. 7A is a partial view of section 7A of FIG. 7 illustrating an activated dimple in a raised pop up position when the lid is firmly seated over the rim of a container.
- the teaching of the description set forth below is applicable to all types of packaging, including but not limited to, disposable beverage cup containers made from styrofoam, compostable plastic or polymer material, thermoplastic, paper for coffee, tea, soda or other suitable material, as is readily appreciated by one skilled in the art.
- the present disclosure is therefore not intended to be limited to any particular container apparatus or configuration described in the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be appreciated that the present invention may also be applicable to other types of containers, including but not limited to non-disposable beverage containers, such as, for example, a vacuum sealed travel coffee cup, and food storage containers.
- the present invention is a lid, designated as 10.
- the lid 10 may be composed of recyclable material such as PET, RPET, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyethylene, high impact polystyrene or other suitable material.
- the preferred material of the lid is a flexible and deformable plastic material.
- the lid 10 includes a container closure 12.
- the container closure 12 is preferably a disk shaped member made from a moldable or stamped material and includes a circumferential rim 14 extending about a periphery of the container closure 12. The circumferential rim 14 of the periphery mates with a rim 40 of a container 42 for sealing engagement therewith.
- the circumferential rim 14 includes an annular outer side wall 20, an annular inner side wall 22 and an annular top wall 24, interconnecting the outer side wall and the inner side wall for mating with the rim 40 of a container 42.
- the outer side wall 20 is disposed opposite to the inner wall 22 and is contiguous to the top wall 24.
- a plurality of inverted dimples 30 are positioned along the annular top wall 24 such that prior to engagement of the lid 10 with the rim 40 of the container 42, crown 32 of the inverted dimples 30 are directed towards the rim 40 of the container 42.
- inverted dimples 30 are positioned over each quadrant of the lid 10.
- the crown 32 of the inverted dimple 30 reverses direction and projects outwards when the lid 10 is seated firmly to the rim 40, such that the crown 32 are directed away from the rim 40 of the container 42.
- the crown 32 of the raised dimples 31 project outwards beyond the surface of the top wall 24 such that the crown 32 of the raised dimples 31 may be observed visually from a side or top perspective view. The sight of the raised dimples 31 will confirm that the lid 10 is properly seated or fitted to the rim 40 of a container 42.
- the crown 32 of the raised dimples 31 may also be perceived by tactile means by tracing a finger along the surface of the top wall 24
- the raised dimples 31 are generally semi-elliptical in shape, but may also be semi-spherical, triangular, rectangular, square or any other suitable geometric shape or size.
- the annular outer side wall 20 extends around the annular inner wall 22.
- Annular outer side wall 20 is generally parallel to and opposite the annular inner side wall 22.
- Annular walls 20 and 22 are interconnected by an annular top wall 24 which is generally perpendicular to walls 20 and 22.
- the dimples 30, 31 as shown are located along the annular top wall 24.
- the raised annular inner side wall 22 and the raised annular outer side wall 20 along with annular top wall 24 extend around the periphery of the lid 10 and form a channel 28 therebetween.
- Channel 28 preferably is sized to fit the rim 40 of a container 42.
- Inverted dimples 30 remain in position until the lid 10 is placed over the rim 40 of a container 42.
- the crown 32 of the inverted dimples 30 are in communication with the rim 40 of the container 42.
- a consequent downward pressure on the top annular wall 24 forces the crown 32 of the inverted dimples 30 to reverse direction and project upwards in a raised position so that the dimples 31 may be perceived by visual or tactile means.
- Crown 32 of the inverted dimples 30 extend below the surface of the annular top wall 24 and are at least partially enclosed within the channel 28.
- the crown 32 of the dimples 30 contact the rim 40 of the container 42.
- Applying finger pressure to the top of the lid 10 will cause the crown 32 of the inverted dimples 30 to reverse direction and pop up and project outwards beyond the top surface of the top wall 24 of the lid 10 thereby providing tactile and visual confirmation that the lid 10 is firmly seated to the rim 40 of a container 42.
- a recessed dimple 33 is mounted to a support base 50 and is located within a cavity 56 of the support base 50.
- the recessed dimple 33 is raised beyond an apex 54 of the support base 50 when the lid 10 is firmly seated to the rim 40 of the container 42.
- the support base 50 includes a plurality of raised panels 52 which project to form a support for the recessed dimple 33 at the apex 54.
- an inverted dimple 30 is mounted to a support base
- the inverted dimple 30 reverses direction and projects upwards to assume a raised position 31 beyond the apex 54 of the support base 50 when the lid 10 is seated to the rim 40 of the container 42.
- any number, size and configuration of the dimples 30, 31 may be included so long as the visual inspection of the lid 10 with respect to the rim 40 of the container 42 is readily apparent and the structural integrity of the lid 10 is maintained.
- four dimples 30, 31, 33 are equally spaced over each quadrant of the lid 10. The precise spacing and number of dimples 30, 31, 33 may vary.
- Various configurations of the lid 10 and dimples 30, 31, 33 are possible and within the scope of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated by those reasonably skilled in the art that the dimples 30, 31 , 33 and lid 10 may include various diameters and heights based on the type of lid 10 and container.
- FIG. 1 there is shown a top view of a lid 10 illustrating the dimples 30 in an inverted position.
- the main components of the lid 10 include the closure 12 having a rim 14 extending about the periphery, the annular outer side wall 20 extending around annular inner side wall 22. Annular walls 20 and 22 are interconnected by annular top wall 24. The dimples 30 are positioned along the top annular wall 24. As shown in FIG. 1, a dimple 30 is in each quadrant of the lid 10. Annular inner side wall 22 and annular outer side wall 20 are interconnected by annular top wall 24.
- FIG. 2 there is shown a side perspective view of the lid 10 firmly seated to the rim 40 (not shown) of a container 42 with the dimples 31 activated and projecting upwards and the crowns 32 in a raised pop up position.
- the raised dimples 31 may be perceived visually by viewing the lid from the side view or by tracing a finger along the surface of the annular top wall 24.
- the raised dimples 31 may be perceived visually from a top view or by tracing a finger along the surface of the annular top wall 24.
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the lid 10 with the inverted dimples 30 in a deactivated position.
- the annular inner side 22, outer side 20 and top 24 walls extend around the periphery of the lid 10 and form a channel 28 therebetween.
- the crown 32 of the inverted dimples 30, project downwards within the channel 28, away from the surface of the top annular wall 24.
- FIG. 4 is a partial view of an alternative embodiment of the lid 10 seated to a container 42.
- the lid 10 in this alternative embodiment includes pressure points 26 positioned on either side of the dimples 30, 31.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the general location the pressure points 26 positioned on either side of the activated dimples 31 in a raised pop up state.
- the pressure points 26 are shown as etchings, however, the pressure points 26 may be designated by other markings or any tangible means.
- FIG. 5 yet another alternative embodiment of the lid 10 of the present invention is shown. In this embodiment, recessed dimples 33 are individually mounted on top of a plurality of support bases 50.
- FIG. 5A there is shown a close up view of a recessed dimple 33 mounted on top of a support base 50.
- the support base 50 is shown to include a plurality of panels 52.
- the panels 52 project upwards from the annular top wall 24 to form a pyramid structure that supports the dimple 30, 31.
- the recessed dimple 33 is mounted on the support base 50 at an apex 54. .
- FIG. 5B is cross sectional view of the lid 10 of the present invention taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 5 A illustrating a recessed dimple 33 mounted on a support base 50. As illustrated, the panels 52 of the support base 50 surround the cavity 56 within the support base 50 for receiving the recessed dimple 33.
- the lid 10 is shown in contact with the rim 40 of the container 42, but not firmly seated thereto as indicated by the lowered position of the recessed dimple 33.
- FIG. 5C is a partial view of section 5 A in FIG. 5 of the recessed dimple of FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a side view of the lid 10 with the de-activated dimples 30 in an inverted position. As shown, the dimples 30 are not visually perceptible when the lid 10 is viewed from a side perspective.
- FIG. 6A is a close-up sectional view of 6A of FIG. 6 illustrating an inverted dimple 30 of the lid 10 making contact with the rim 40 of the container 42. The crown 32 of the dimple 30 is in communication with the rim 40. As illustrated by the state of the inverted dimple 30, the lid 10 is not firmly seated on the rim 40 of the container.
- FIG. 7 there is shown a side perspective view of the lid 10 with the activated dimples 31 in a raised pop up position. As is shown, the raised dimples 31 are visually perceptible. The raised dimples 31 may also be perceived by tracing the surface of the top annular wall 24.
- FIG. 7A there is shown a close up sectional view of 7A of FIG.
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