Abstract: A lid assembly for a food container is described that may be used to store and transport food items. The container defines an interior to store a food product. The lid assembly includes a lid and a stopper that is sized to close an opening of the container. A biasing member urges the lid to an open position when the lid is unlocked or unlatched.
Abstract: Methods and systems for forming vacuum insulated containers, such as beverage and food containers, are described. The methods and systems include using a laser to close openings in walls of the container while the container is held at vacuum conditions. The closing of the opening forms the vacuum space within the walls of the container.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 27, 2021
Assignees:
THERMOS L.L.C.
Inventors:
Ronald K. Y. Mak, Tinghong Chen, Jun Zhou, Marvin Lane
Abstract: A food jar is described that may be used to store and transport food items. The food jar includes a container. The container defines an interior to store a food product. A stopper is sized to close an opening of the container. A base removably engages to a lower portion of the container.
Abstract: A food jar is described that may be used to store and transport food items. The food jar includes a container, a lid, and a vent. As the lid is unscrewed from the container, the vent opens to equilibrate air pressure within the container with the atmosphere. The vent relieves high and low pressure within the container. The food jar may also include stopper with a vent. The stopper may include an upper and a lower stopper that form the vent.
Abstract: A lid is described to reduce spillage or leakage of fluids contained in a beverage container. The lid includes the actuator that opens and closes a dispensing opening of the lid and also opens and closes a valve of the lid to reduce spillage or leakage from the beverage container. As the actuator is opened, the dispensing opening is uncovered and the valve opened.