Patent ID: 7523839
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A ventable container, comprising: a container member having a bottom, an upper annular rim and a substantially continuous side wall extending from said bottom and terminating at said rim, said bottom and side wall defining a first member cavity, said rim including an inner wall and a skirt, said skirt having a plurality of first threads, wherein said plurality of first threads are discontinuous around the container member, said plurality of first threads comprises at least two threads and said plurality of first threads has substantially equidistant engagement points, said inner wall of said container member having a length extending in a substantially vertically downward direction sufficient to define a first sealing surface such that a portion of said first sealing surface and said plurality of first threads are located substantially in a common horizontal plane, and a closure member having a peripheral sealing portion, said sealing portion including an inner wall and a skirt, said skirt having a plurality of second threads adapted and positioned to cooperate with said first threads, wherein said plurality of second threads are discontinuous around the closure member and said plurality of second threads comprises at least two threads, said inner wall of said closure member having a length extending in a substantially vertically downward direction sufficient to define a second sealing surface such that a portion of said second sealing surface and said plurality of second threads are located substantially in a common horizontal plane, wherein sealable engagement of said container member and closure member is effectuated when said first and second threads are in a first position with said first sealing surface in contact with said second sealing surface over a substantial length thereof, and wherein a venting passage from said container member cavity to the container surroundings is provided when said first and second threads are in a second position.