Patent ID: 9517865
Filing Date: 2016-12-13
CPC Classification: B65D

Claim Text:
1. A canister comprising: a vessel defining a volume and an opening having a rim with a flared inner surface, the rim including a rim top distal from the volume that has a greater diameter than a rim bottom proximate to the volume; and a flexible lid having a flexible hollow bulb centrally disposed in a substantially planar and pliable top member and a planar flared conformal outer edge extending upwardly from a perimeter of the pliable top member, wherein the flared conformal outer edge is configured to mate with the flared inner surface of the rim to close the opening so there is no overhang with the rim top, the pliable top member extending between the flexible hollow bulb and the flared conformal outer edge, wherein the pliable top member, flexible hollow bulb, and conformal outer edge are configured such that: