CONTAINER LID

摘要

A container lid system is compatible with traditional metal-rimmed paper ice cream containers, and protects the user from interaction with any sharp metal edges or points. The lid system includes a protector strip disposed over the metal rim, which completely shields the user from contact with any sharp rim edges. A selectively removable and replaceable lid allows the containers to be shipped, opened and used while maintaining protection of with the rim. The lid may also serve as, or be provided with, a replaceable night cover compatible with the protected rim. Accordingly, the metal rim strip is never exposed to the user's hands or arms during use of the ice cream container, either during initial removal of the lid or when replacing and subsequently removing of the night cover.

主权项

1. A container lid system comprising:
a container body defining an interior container volume with an access opening; a reinforcement strip fixed to said access opening, said reinforcement strip having an interior portion protruding at least partially into said container volume; a protector strip attached to said reinforcement strip and covering said interior portion of said reinforcement strip; a lid sized to be received over said access opening to substantially seal said interior container volume; and a tear-away strip removably affixed to said lid such that said lid is affixed to said protector strip when said tear-away strip is affixed to said lid, and said lid is removable from said protector strip when said tear-away strip is removed from said lid.