Patent ID: 6149023
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A recloseable container and cover device for holding liquids, the device comprising:a cylindrical container, said container having a lower portion and an upper portion, the upper portion having an opening therein with a top flange disposed around said opening;a bail, said bail having ends pivotally attached to a side of said container;a cylindrical cover, said cover having a lower surface adapted for receipt on top of said top flange, said bail adapted for engaging a bail ramp on an upper surface of said cover for holding a lower surface of said cover against said top flange of said container, said bail ramp having at least one notch therein for receiving a portion of said bail; andan annular flexible ""V""-shaped seal in the lower surface of said cylindrical cover and therearound, said ""V""-shaped seal extending downwardly for engaging a portion of said top flange for providing an air-tight seal and for providing minimum contact thereon for ease in releasing said cover from said container, wherein the lower surface of said cover includes a ""W""-shaped spacer therearound and disposed next to said ""V""-shaped annular flexible seal, said ""V""-shaped spacer extending downwardly for engaging a portion of said top flange for limiting downward movement of said cover on said top flange, said spacer preventing the flattening out of said flexible seal on said top flange.