Container with detachable, selectively vented lid

Details Container with detachable, selectively vented lid Container with detachable, selectively vented lid

2005-03-22

2005-03-22

Hylton, Robin A. (Department: 3727)

Receptacles

Closures

Vent in closure

C220S366100, C220S675000, C220S796000, C220S801000, C220S802000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06868980

ABSTRACT:
A container (100) includes a bowl (200) and a lid (300) for the bowl (200). The lid (300) includes at least one opening (330). The lid (300) can be sealed to the bowl (200) in a plurality of orientations, including (i) an open orientation and (ii) a closed orientation. In the open orientation, the opening (330) is arranged over the bowl (200) such that flow is allowed from the interior of the container (100) to the exterior of the container (100), and vice versa. In the closed orientation, no flow is allowed between the interior of the container (100) and the exterior of the container (100).

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