Patent ID: 8235238

Claim:
A method of fabricating a container and lid, comprising: forming a container, the container comprising: first, second, and third regions; a main storage compartment located at the second and third regions; a handle storage compartment, wherein the handle storage compartment is unitary with the main storage compartment, wherein the handle storage compartment is spaced at least a distance from the main storage compartment to facilitate gripping around a perimeter of the handle storage compartment, wherein the handle storage compartment is located at the first region and wherein a depth of the handle storage compartment is greater than a widest width of the handle storage compartment; and an upper rim around the main storage compartment and the handle storage compartment; and forming a lid, the lid comprising: a central section configured to cover the main storage compartment and the handle storage compartment; and an edge portion configured to contact the upper rim.