Patent ID: 8485390
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A metal container comprising: a container lid and container bottom each having a closed bottom and an annular sidewall terminating in a formed edge, the formed edges of the container lid and container bottom defining a peripheral container shape; a hinge ring pivotally securing the container lid to the bottom, the hinge ring having first and second continuous ring members and a living hinge integrally joining the ring members, the first ring member having an upward facing seat sized to securably engage the formed edge of the container lid and the second ring member having a downward facing seat sized to securably engage the formed edge of the container bottom; and wherein the container lid securably connects to the first ring member and the container bottom securably connects to the second ring member; and wherein an outer surface of the first ring member is generally flush with an outer surface of the annular sidewall of the container lid and wherein an outer surface of the second ring member is generally flush with an outer surface of the annular sidewall of the container bottom.