Method of merchandising lids and vessels
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United States of America Patent
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May 9, 2017
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Oct 15, 2015
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Jun 25, 2015
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Mar 9, 2012
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.
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Patent Owner | Address | |
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WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS THE SUCCESSOR COLLATERAL AGENT | 50 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 1290 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Fernandes, Nicolsson | Ontario, CA | 9 | 144 |
# of filed Patents : 9 Total Citations : 144 | |||
Grider, Steven M | West Dundee, US | 7 | 133 |
# of filed Patents : 7 Total Citations : 133 | |||
Smyers, Justin | Newport Beach, US | 29 | 768 |
# of filed Patents : 29 Total Citations : 768 | |||
Tran, Ken S | West Covina, US | 5 | 59 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 59 |
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