Patent ID: 7497489
Filing Date: 2009-03-03
Classification: B65D,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A closing ring for a container and lid combination for securing the lid to an open end of said container, said closing ring comprising: a ring body having a first free end and a second free end, wherein said first and second free ends are constructed and arranged to be drawn toward each other as part of manipulating said closing ring to secure said lid to said container; a lever pivotally connected at a first end with said first free end of said ring body at a first pivot axis, said lever being constructed and arranged for opening and closing said ring body by pivoting about said first pivot axis; a link member pivotally connected at a first end with said second end of said ring body and pivotally connected at a second end to said lever at a second pivot axis; and a closing structure pivotally connected at a first end with said lever at said second pivot axis and at a second end with said lever at said first pivot axis.