Patent ID: 8286819
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A container assembly comprising: a container having an open end and outwardly directed threads extending from an outer exterior wall surface of the container, and at least one stop located between the open end and at least a portion of the threads; a lid having a downwardly extending wall having inwardly directed threads configured to cooperate with the outwardly directed threads of the container to secure the lid relative to the container in a closed configuration; and a locking mechanism connected to the downwardly extending wall of the lid, said locking mechanism having an abutment and an engaged and disengaged configuration, the abutment engaging at least one of the at least one stop in the engaged configuration and the abutment not engaging at least one of the at least one stop in the disengaged configuration; and an operator operably coupled to the abutment wherein movement of the operator a predetermined vertical distance moves the abutment to the disengaged configuration; and wherein the abutment is linearly biased against at least one of the at least one stop in the engaged configuration.