Interlocking lid and associated container

摘要

An interlocking lid is provided which is adapted for interlocking engagement with an associated container having an upper peripheral rim edge portion defining an opening therein. The circular interlocking lid is provided with annular lid interlock means along the outer peripheral edge of the downwardly depending central portion thereof which are adapted to matingly engage corresponding annular container interlock means provided along the upper inner surface of the container proximate to the upper peripheral rim edge portion thereof when the lid is placed in press-fitted engagement with the container so as to effect closure thereof. Another embodiment of the interlocking lid is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart vent channels along the outer peripheral edge thereof. Upon press-fitted interlocked engagement of the lid with the container, the vent channels of the lid cooperate with the upper peripheral rim edge portion of the container to form vent openings for the closed container.