Patent ID: 6164488
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B31B,B65D

Abstract:
A container having an integral lid, the container comprising:a) a body formed between diametrically disposed top and bottom portions;b) a rim congruent to said top portion, said rim having an annular circumference inwardly tapering a marginal edge of said top portion and defining a stop;c) a continuous channel disposed parallel with and beneath said stop, said channel forming a seal for said integral lid;d) said lid having a lower portion having a hinged edge, and an upper portion having an upper edge shaped to match said rim;e) a crease formed in said body defining said hinged edge of said lower portion of said lid, said lid and said body integrally joined at said crease, said crease dimensioned allowing said lid to continuously hinge toward said rim, substantially sealing said container and retaining a closed position about said rim when biased into said closed position with said upper portion of said lid received within said channel.