Patent Publication Number: US-11396407-B2

Title: Container lid with push button and linearly translating locking mechanism

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates generally to container lids, and more particularly, to a container lid with a push button and a linearly translating locking mechanism. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Container lids can include mechanisms, such as caps (e.g., a screw-on cap, a flip cap, a push cap, etc.), for sealing an opening of a container through which fluid may enter and/or exit. To access fluid within the container while the container lid engages the container, a user can typically move or remove the cap relative to the opening of the container such that a fluid path into the container may be provided, allowing the user to drink through the lid. When the user wishes to seal the container (e.g., for transport), the user can move the cap such that the fluid path is sealed. Ideally, the cap seals the fluid path in a leak-proof manner so that leakage of fluid within the container is prevented. 
     A wide range of container lid designs exist. One such design includes a lid with a push button-activated cap. In this design, pushing a button disposed on a face of the lid can release a cap, thereby opening the lid. However, if the button is accidentally pushed, release of the cap can occur inadvertently, possibly resulting in spillage of the liquid stored inside of the container. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure provides a container lid with a push button and a locking mechanism that can linearly translate in a horizontal direction. The lid can include a cap rotatably coupled thereto that is configured to seal the opening. The button, when activated, can release the cap from the sealed position. The locking mechanism, which is operably coupled to the button, can be capable of locking the button and preventing the cap from being inadvertently released from the lid. 
     According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a container lid can include: a body having an opening formed therethrough, the body configured to be mated with a container; a cap rotatably coupled to the body, the cap configured to rotate between a sealed position in which the cap seals the opening and a released position in which the cap does not seal the opening; a button disposed on the body, the button configured to release the cap from the sealed position, causing rotation of the cap to the released position, upon activation of the button; and a locking mechanism operably coupled to the button, the locking mechanism configured to linearly translate in a horizontal direction with respect to the body between a locked position in which the locking mechanism prevents the activation of the button and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism allows the activation of the button. 
     The button can be formed with a first locking mechanism engagement portion that protrudes toward a rear of the body, and the locking mechanism can be formed with a first receiving portion configured to receive the first locking mechanism engagement portion. In the locked position, the locking mechanism can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion abuts a surface of the locking mechanism, thereby preventing the activation of the button. In the unlocked position, the locking mechanism can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion can penetrate the first receiving portion, thereby allowing the activation of the button. The first receiving portion can be an opening formed through the locking mechanism. 
     The button can be formed with a second locking mechanism engagement portion that protrudes toward a bottom of the body, and the locking mechanism can be formed with a second receiving portion configured to receive the second locking mechanism engagement portion. The second receiving portion can be formed with a dividing member that protrudes toward a top of the body, the dividing member configured to interact with the second locking mechanism engagement portion during linear translation of the locking mechanism. The dividing member can be tapered on both sides thereof so as to facilitate the linear translation of the locking mechanism into one of the locked position and the unlocked position. The second receiving portion can be formed such that a feedback sound is produced by the second locking mechanism engagement portion contacting a portion of the second receiving portion during linear translation of the locking mechanism. 
     When the cap is in the sealed position, the button can be further configured to hold the cap in place. The button can be formed with a cap holding portion that protrudes toward a front of the body, the cap holding portion configured to penetrate an opening of the cap, thereby holding the cap in place. The activation of the button can cause movement of the holding portion toward a rear of the body, thereby reversing the penetration of the opening of the cap. The cap can be formed with a receiving portion in which the opening of the cap is disposed, and respective surfaces of the receiving portion and the holding portion are formed with a tapered portion, such that the tapered portion of the receiving portion is configured to come into contact with the tapered portion of the holding portion during the rotation of the cap. 
     The button can be disposed on a front of the body, and at least a portion of the locking mechanism is disposed behind the button. 
     The container lid can further include a spring coupled to the body and the cap, the spring configured to cause the rotation of the cap to the released position upon activation of the button. The spring can be further configured to provide an ongoing bias force that causes the cap to rotate away from the sealed position. 
     The container lid can further include a rear pin attached to the body. The cap can be coupled to the rear pin such that the cap is configured to rotate about the rear pin, and the spring is at least partially coiled around the rear pin. 
     The container lid can even further include a handle rotatably coupled to the body. The handle can be coupled to the rear pin such that the handle is configured to rotate about the rear pin, and the rear pin can traverse at least a portion of each of the body, the cap, the spring, and the handle. 
     The container lid can further include a front pin attached to the body. The button can be coupled to the front pin such that the front pin regulates movement of the button in the front and rear directions of the body, and the button can be formed with a front pin opening configured to receive the front pin. 
     The container lid can further include a resilient member disposed on the body at a location behind the button, the resilient member configured to provide a counteracting force in response to the activation of the button. 
     The cap can be further configured to rotate to a stowed position, opposite the sealed position, in which a surface of the cap rotates beyond a stowing member that protrudes from a rear surface of the body, thereby preventing rotation of the cap. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The embodiments herein may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals indicate identically or functionally similar elements, of which: 
         FIG. 1  includes views illustrating a container lid coupled to a container; 
         FIGS. 2A and 2B  are cross-sectional views illustrating an activation process of a button of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 3  includes cross-sectional views illustrating a process for stowing a cap of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIGS. 4A and 4B  are views illustrating a rear portion of the container lid of  FIG. 1  coupled; 
         FIG. 5  is a frontal view illustrating a locking mechanism in conjunction with a button the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIGS. 6A and 6B  are views illustrating the locking mechanism of  FIG. 5  in an unlocked position; 
         FIGS. 7A and 7B  are views illustrating the locking mechanism of  FIG. 5  in a locked position; 
         FIGS. 8A and 8B  are isolated top and bottom views, respectively, illustrating a body of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 9  is an isolated view illustrating a cap of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 10  is an isolated view illustrating a button of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 11  is an isolated view illustrating a handle of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIG. 12  is an isolated view illustrating a locking mechanism of the container lid of  FIG. 1 ; and 
         FIG. 13  is an exploded view illustrating the container lid of  FIG. 1 . 
     
    
    
     It should be understood that the above-referenced drawings are not necessarily to scale, presenting a somewhat simplified representation of various preferred features illustrative of the basic principles of the disclosure. The specific design features of the present disclosure, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, locations, and shapes, will be determined in part by the particular intended application and use environment. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
     Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure. Further, throughout the specification, like reference numerals refer to like elements. 
     The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. 
     Referring now to embodiments of the present disclosure, the disclosed container lid features a push button operably coupled to a locking mechanism that can linearly translate in a horizontal direction. The lid can include a cap rotatably coupled thereto that is capable of sealing the opening. The button, when activated, can release the cap from the sealed position. To prevent the cap from being inadvertently released from the lid, the locking mechanism can be translated into a locked position to lock the button. 
       FIG. 1  includes views illustrating a container lid  100  coupled to a container  200 . As shown in  FIG. 1 , the lid  100  can be designed so as to engage with the container  200 , which may be any suitable container, such as a bottle for carrying liquids or the like. In such case, the lid  100  can prevent spillage of the liquid being carried inside the container  200 . 
     The lid  100  can include a body  110 , as shown in greater detail in  FIGS. 8A and 8B , which reversibly mates with the container  200 . The body  110  can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as Tritan® or any other plastic polymer, for example. 
     The body  110  can have an opening  111  formed therethrough. The opening  111  can operate as a fluid path, allowing the user to drink through the lid  100  while it is coupled to the container  200 . The body  110  can be formed with a thread pattern  112  for mating the lid  100  to the container  200  (via a corresponding thread pattern disposed on the container  200 ). The thread pattern  112  can be disposed on an interior of the lid body  110 , for example. Alternatively, the lid  100  can be designed to engage with the container  200  in any other suitable manner, such as a push-on lid, a snap-on lid, or the like. 
     The lid  100  can further include a cap  120 , as shown in greater detail in  FIG. 9 , which is rotatably coupled to the body  110 . The cap  120  can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as Tritan® or any other plastic polymer, for example. In some cases, the cap  120  can be formed with a transparent material. 
     The cap  120  can be rotatably coupled to a rear portion of the body  110 . For example, the cap  120  can be rotatably coupled to the rear portion of the body  110  via a rear pin  170 , as shown in greater detail in  FIGS. 4A and 4B . In such case, rotation of the cap  120  can occur about the rear pin  170 . 
     The cap  120  can be configured to reversibly seal the opening  111  of the body  110 . In detail, the cap  120  can rotate among a plurality of positions. For example, the cap  120  can rotate between, at least, a sealed position in which the cap  120  seals the opening  111  and a released position in which the cap  120  does not seal the opening  111 , as demonstrated in  FIG. 1 . A cap gasket  122  can be disposed on or within the cap  120  at such a position that, when the cap  120  is in the sealed position, the cap gasket  122 , as shown in  FIG. 13 , can form a leak-proof seal with the opening  111 . The cap gasket  122  may be fashioned using any suitable material, such as silicone, for example. 
     The lid  100  can further include a button  130 , as shown in greater detail in  FIG. 10 , which is disposed on the body  110 . The button  130  can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as polypropylene (PP) or other thermoplastic polymers, for example. 
     The button  130  can be disposed at a front portion of the body  110  such that the button  130  is operably coupled to the cap  120 . For example, the button  130  can be inserted in a button housing  114 , as shown in  FIG. 8A , formed in the front portion of the body  110 . The button  130  can be contained within the button housing  114  by a front pin  180 , as described in greater detail below. 
     Operationally, the button  130  can release the cap  120  from the aforementioned sealed position, causing rotation of the cap  120  to the released position, upon activation of the button  130 . For the purpose of the present disclosure, activation of the button  130  can correspond to a state in which the button  130  is pushed, as opposed to a state in which the button  130  is at rest. 
     In further detail,  FIGS. 2A and 2B  are cross-sectional views illustrating an activation process of the button  130 . While the button  130  is at rest, as shown in  FIG. 2A , the cap  120  can be held in the sealed position in which the cap  120  seals the opening  111  of the body  110 . More specifically, the cap  120  can be held in this position by the button  130 . 
     To this end, the button  130  can be formed with a protruding cap holding portion  133 , as shown in greater detail in  FIG. 10 . For example, the cap holding portion  133  can protrude toward the front of the body  110 . When the cap  120  is in the sealed position, the cap holding portion  133  can penetrate an opening of the cap  120 , thereby holding the cap  120  in place. 
     The opening of the cap  120  can be formed in a receiving portion  121 , as shown in greater detail in  FIG. 9 . The receiving portion  121  can be formed to protrude downwardly, for example. Thus, when the cap holding portion  133  of the button  130  penetrates the opening in the receiving portion  121 , the cap  120  can be held in the sealed position. In some cases, respective surfaces of the receiving portion  121  and the cap holding portion  133  can be formed with a tapered portion (i.e., an inclined surface). The cap  120  and button  130  can be positioned such that the tapered portion of the receiving portion  121  can come into contact with the tapered portion of the cap holding portion  133  during downward rotation of the cap  120  (toward the sealed position). Consequently, the respective tapered portions can facilitate movement of the cap  120  into the sealed position. 
     When the button  130  is activated, i.e., pressed inwardly, as shown in  FIG. 2B , such activation can cause the button  130  to move in a rearward direction. Rearward movement of the button  130  can simultaneously cause rearward movement of the cap holding portion  133 , which is integral with the button  130 . As a result, the aforementioned penetration of the receiving portion  121  by the cap holding portion  133  can be reversed, resulting in release of the cap  120  and allowing the cap  120  to freely rotate. In other words, activation of the button  130  can cause rotation of the cap  120  to the released position in which the cap  120  does not seal the opening  111  of the body  110 , as demonstrated in  FIG. 2B . 
     In addition to rotating between the sealed position and the released position, as described above, the cap  120  can further rotate to a stowed position that is opposite the sealed position. In detail,  FIG. 3  includes cross-sectional views illustrating a process for stowing the cap  120 . As shown in  FIG. 3 , the body  110  of the lid  100  can include a protruding stowing member  113  disposed thereon. For example, the stowing member  113  can protrude outwardly from a rear surface of the body  110 . 
     When the cap  120  rotates away from the sealed position shown in  FIG. 2A , i.e., toward the rear off the body  110 , an outer surface of the cap  120  can abut the stowing member  113 , as shown in  FIG. 3 , protruding from the body  110 . For example, a tapered protrusion can be disposed on an outer surface of the cap  120  that is positioned to come into contact with the stowing member  113 . At this position, the cap  120  can be rotated approximately 180 degrees away from the stowed position, for example, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such. 
     Upon contacting the stowing member  113 , rotation of the cap  120  can be interrupted. However, an additional rotational force applied to the cap  120  (e.g., a user manually rotating the cap  120 ) can push the cap  120  beyond the stowing member  113  such that the cap  120  moves into the stowed position, as shown in  FIG. 3 . Here, the outer surface of the cap  120  can abut the body  110  acting a hard stop against the cap  120  so as to prevent further rotation of the cap  120 . Movement of the cap  120  beyond the stowing member  113  can produce a “click”-like sound, indicating to the user that the cap  120  is stowed. At the stowed position, the cap  120  can be secured to the body  110  in an open position, thus allowing for a user to drink through the opening  111  of the lid  100  without interference from the cap  120 . Rotation of the cap  120  toward the sealed position can be prevented until an additional rotational force is applied to the cap  120  (e.g., a user manually rotating the cap  120 ). 
     Movement of the button  130  in the front and rear directions can be regulated by a front pin  180 . The front pin  180  can be attached to the body  110  via one or more openings that is formed in a front portion of the body  110  to receive the front pin  180 , such that the front pin  180  traverses the one or more openings of the body  110 . The button  130  can be similarly formed with a front pin opening  134  configured to receive the front pin  180 , such that the front pin  180  traverses the front pin opening  134 , as shown in  FIG. 10 , of the button  130 . 
     The front pin opening  134 , as shown in  FIG. 10 , can be formed with a width greater than a diameter of the front pin  180 , allowing the front pin  180  to be variably positioned within the width of the front pin opening  134 . Consequently, the front pin  180  can effectively regulate the forward and rearward movement of the button  130  by restricting movement of the button  130  from a position in which the front pin  180  contacts a front inner surface of the front pin opening  134  to a position in which the front pin  180  contacts a rear inner surface of front pin opening  134 . 
     Furthermore, the lid  100  can include a resilient member  190 , such as a spring or other resilient object made of a silicone-based or similarly resilient material, disposed on the body  110  at a location behind the button  130 , as shown in  FIGS. 2A and 2B . The resilient member  190  can provide a counteracting force in response to the activation of the button  130 . Particularly, when the button  130  is pressed by the user, the resilient member  190  can compress, thereby storing potential energy. As the user releases the button  130 , the resilient member  190  can expand and release the stored potential energy to push the button  130  in the opposite direction, thus returning the button  130  to its original (i.e., deactivated) state. 
     As explained above, upon activation of the button  130 , the cap  120  can rotate from the stowed position, in which the cap  120  seals the opening  111 , away from the opening  111  to the released position. Such rotation can be effected automatically as a result of a spring  160  coupled to the body  110  and the cap  120 . The spring  160  can be configured to cause the rotation of the cap  120  to the released position upon activation of the button  130 . 
     In detail,  FIGS. 4A and 4B  are views illustrating the rear portion of the body  110 . As shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B , a rear pin  170  can be attached to the body  110 . For example, one or more openings can be formed in a rear portion of the body  110  to receive the rear pin  170 , such that the rear pin  170  traverses the one or more openings of the body  110 . The rear pin  170  can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as steel or other metals, for example. 
     Each of the cap  120  and the spring  160  can be coupled to the rear pin  170 . For example, one or more openings can be formed in a rear portion of the cap  120  to receive the rear pin  170 . Therefore, the cap  120  can rotate about the rear pin  170 , as described above. 
     Meanwhile, the spring  160  can be at least partially coiled around the rear pin  170 , as shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B . Another portion of the spring  160  can extend outwardly from the rear pin  170  and attach to the cap  120 . For example, the spring  160  can attach to an underside of the cap  120 , although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such. 
     The spring  160  can be configured such that it provides an ongoing bias force that causes the cap  120  to rotate away from the sealed position (i.e., away from the opening  111 ) toward the stowed position. The spring  160  can be coiled around the rear pin  170  such that it is under tension when the cap  120  is in the sealed position. The spring  160  can, therefore, unwind once the cap  120  is released from the cap holding portion  133 . As a result, rotation of the cap  120  toward the stowed position can occur automatically upon activation of the button  130 . 
     The lid  100  can further include a handle  150 , as shown in greater detail in  FIG. 11 . The handle  150  can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or other thermoplastic polymers, for example. 
     The handle  150  can be rotatably coupled to the body  110 . For example, the handle  150  can be coupled to the rear pin  170 , as shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B , such that the handle  150  freely rotates about the rear pin  170 . In this manner, the rear pin  170  can traverse at least a portion of each of the body  110 , the cap  120 , the spring  160 , and the handle  150 . 
     The lid  100  can further include a locking mechanism  140 , as shown in greater detail in  FIG. 12 , which is operably coupled to the button  130 . The locking mechanism  140  can be formed in a substantially rectangular shape, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The locking mechanism  140  can be fashioned using any suitable material, such as PP or other thermoplastic polymers, for example. 
     The locking mechanism  140  can be configured to linearly translate in a horizontal direction with respect to the body  110 , as shown in  FIG. 5 , which is a frontal view illustrating the locking mechanism  140  in conjunction with the button  130 . The button  130  can be disposed on a front portion of the body  110 , as described above, while at least a portion of the locking mechanism  140  can be disposed behind the button  130 . Like the button  130 , the locking mechanism  140  can be inserted in the button housing  114  of the body  110 . The locking mechanism  140  can be permitted to move linearly within the button housing  114 , as described in greater detail below, while being contained within the button housing  114  by the button  130 . 
     The locking mechanism  140  can be operably coupled to the button  130  in order to lock the button  130  in place, i.e., prevent activation of the button  130 , in accordance with a user&#39;s desire to prevent the cap  120  from accidentally opening. That is, the linear movement of the locking mechanism  140  can effect whether or not the button  130  is capable of being activated to release the cap  120  from the sealed position. Particularly, the locking mechanism  140  can translate linearly between a locked position in which the locking mechanism  140  prevents the activation of the button  130  and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism  140  allows the activation of the button  130 . These operations are demonstrated in  FIGS. 6A-7B . 
     The button  130  and locking mechanism  140  can operate in conjunction with each other at least through a series of protrusions disposed on the button  130  and corresponding receiving portions formed in the locking mechanism  140 . For example, the button  130  can be formed with a first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  that protrudes toward a rear of the body  110 , as shown at least in  FIGS. 2A, 2B and 5 . Correspondingly, the locking mechanism  140  can be formed with a first receiving portion  141  to receive the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131 . The first receiving portion  141  of the locking mechanism  140  can be an opening formed through the locking mechanism  140 , for example, as shown in  FIG. 12 . 
     The first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  and first receiving portion  141  can be formed at such positions on the button  130  and locking mechanism  140 , respectively, that the two features are able to interface with one another. Similarly, the respective shapes of the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  and first receiving portion  141  can correspond to one another, such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  is able to penetrate the first receiving portion  141 , as explained below. 
     The first receiving portion  141  of the locking mechanism  140  and the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  of the button  130  can interact with each other so as to control whether the button  130  is able to be activated. Specifically, in the unlocked position, as shown in  FIGS. 6A and 6B , the locking mechanism  140  can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  can penetrate, i.e., pass through, the first receiving portion  141 , which permits the button  130  to be pressed by a user, thereby allowing the activation of the button  130 . In  FIGS. 6A and 6B , the locking mechanism  140  is shown as being linearly translated (e.g., moved or slid) to the left in a horizontal direction with respect to the body  110 , although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such. At this position, the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  can be in alignment with the first receiving portion  141  such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  is able to penetrate the first receiving portion  141 . 
     In the locked position, as shown in  FIGS. 7A and 7B , the locking mechanism  140  can be positioned such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  abuts a surface of the locking mechanism  140 , which prohibits the button  130  from being pressed, thereby preventing the activation of the button  130 . In  FIGS. 7A and 7B , the locking mechanism  140  is shown as being linearly translated to the right in the horizontal direction, although the scope of the present disclosure is not limited as such. At this position, the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  can be misaligned with the first receiving portion  141  such that the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  is unable to penetrate the first receiving portion  141 . Instead, a surface of the locking mechanism  140  adjacent to the first receiving portion  141  can block the first locking mechanism engagement portion  131  from moving inwardly (i.e., in the rearward direction). 
     In addition, the button  130  can be formed with a second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  that protrudes toward a bottom of the body  110 , as shown at least in  FIGS. 2A, 2B and 5 . Correspondingly, the locking mechanism  140  can be formed with a second receiving portion  142  to receive the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132 . The second receiving portion  142  of the locking mechanism  140  can be an indentation or cut-out portion formed in a top portion of the locking mechanism  140 , for example, as shown in  FIG. 12 . 
     The second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  and second receiving portion  142  can be formed at such positions on the button  130  and locking mechanism  140 , respectively, that the two features are able to interface with one another. The second receiving portion  142  can be formed with a width greater than that of of the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  such that the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  is able to be located at different positions within the second receiving portion  142  in response to linear translation of the locking mechanism  140 . 
     In this regard, the second receiving portion  142  can be formed with a dividing member  143  that protrudes upwardly, i.e., toward a top of the body  110 , at the approximate center of the second receiving portion  142 . The dividing member  143  can be formed to interact with the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  of the button  130  during linear translation of the locking mechanism  140 . Specifically, the dividing member  143  can facilitate the linear translation of the locking mechanism  140  into one of the locked position and the unlocked position, as described above, by being tapered on both sides thereof. When the tapered surface of the dividing member  143  comes into contact with the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132 , it can encourage the locking mechanism  140  to move either to the locked or unlocked position, as opposed to remaining positioned therebetween. 
     Furthermore, the second receiving portion  142  can be formed such that a feedback sound is produced by the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  contacting a portion of the second receiving portion  142  during linear translation of the locking mechanism  140 . In particular, as the locking mechanism  140  is facilitated to either the locked or unlocked position by the dividing member  143  of the second receiving portion  142 , the resultant linear movement can cause the second locking mechanism engagement portion  132  to contact an inner wall of the second receiving portion  142 . Such contact can produce a “click”-like sound, indicating to the user that the locking mechanism  140  is either in the locked or unlocked position. 
       FIG. 13  is an exploded view illustrating the lid  100  and a plurality of components disposed therein. In addition to the various components described hereinabove, the lid  100  can include additional or alternative components in accordance with the present claims, as would be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the lid  100  can include an annular gasket  115  disposed in an interior of the body  110  so as to ensure a leak-proof seal between the lid  100  and the container  200 . 
     Although specific materials are mentioned above, any and all portions of the container lid  100  described herein may be made of any suitable material such as, but not limited to, plastic, metal, ceramic, or combinations thereof. Plastics of the present disclosure may include, for example, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, vinyl, polypropylene, and polystyrene. Additionally, suitable metals of the present disclosure may include aluminum and iron (e.g., steel, stainless steel, and cast iron). Any seal herein disclosed may be made of any suitable sealing material such as, but not limited to rubber, plastic, soft plastic and/or foam. 
     Accordingly, the container lid disclosed herein features a push button operably coupled to a locking mechanism that can linearly translate in a horizontal direction. The button, when activated, can release a cap from a sealed position in which an opening of the lid is sealed. To prevent the cap from being inadvertently released from the lid, the locking mechanism can be translated into a locked position to lock the button. 
     The foregoing description has been directed to embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that other variations and modifications may be made to the described embodiments, with the attainment of some or all of their advantages. Accordingly, this description is to be taken only by way of example and not to otherwise limit the scope of the embodiments herein. Therefore, it is the object of the appended claims to cover all such variations and modifications as come within the true spirit and scope of the embodiments herein.