VESSEL AND LID WITH STACKING FEATURES

摘要

In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.

主权项

1. A lid and vessel combination, the lid comprising a lid receptacle, configured to capture a base of the vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base, wherein side wall portions of the vessel are substantially vertical at interference areas adjacent a bottom wall portion of the vessel, and wherein the lid receptacle is defined by an inner wall and a lid web portion, and wherein a top edge of the inner wall defines a closed periphery, said closed periphery in selected areas defined by dimensions selected in combination with corresponding dimensions of the base of the vessel to create an interference fit between the closed periphery and said interference areas of the side wall portions of the vessel when the vessel or a second vessel identical to the vessel is placed over the lid receptacle and pressed down into the receptacle.