Patent ID: 6338421
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A combination of a container and a container lid,the container comprising a generally cylindrically shaped side wall and a closed bottom together defining a container interior, said container having an open top; the container lid being adapted to be secured to the top of the container and comprising a rim, an upstanding side wall and a top wall, said top wall being provided with a generally centrally located opening for providing access to the container interior when the container lid is placed on the container, said top wall of the container lid comprising a first top wall portion and a second top wall portion that are axially displaced from one another, said generally centrally located opening being provided in the second top wall portion; and an interconnecting wall portion connecting the first top wall portion to the second top wall portion, said interconnecting wall portion including a first wall segment which is configured to impart strength and rigidity to the top wall of the container lid and a second wall segment which is configured to flex outwardly upon being contacted by an implement to impart flexibility to the top wall of the container lid, said first and second wall segments being differently oriented.