US20060032860A1 - Container with lid prop and/or lid latch - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a container, and more particularly, to an insulated container having a lid prop and/or a latch for the lid.
- a container for shipping goods in a controlled thermal environment.
- a container is frequently a substantially parallelepiped structure made from rotationally molded, insulated walls.
- each of the dimensions is approximately between three and four feet, thus providing a structure having a cubic volume of between about twenty-seven cubic feet and sixty-four cubic feet.
- the bottom, four legs, and four walls are typically either formed in one piece or permanently connected to form a unitary structure.
- the lid or top of the container is a separate piece and either fits securely against the top of the walls, or is hingeably connected to the walls. See, e.g., U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/778,210, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- One known use for such a described container is the shipping and/or storage of a variety of temperature controlled products.
- a container particularly a container having a dimension of at least four feet in height
- the user must lean over into the container to remove the products from the bottom of the container. Having to lean over to remove products from the bottom of the container places the user in an awkward position.
- the user's hands are generally used to grasp the item being placed into or removed from the container, should the lid accidentally close, the user will be unable to use his or her hands to defend against a closing lid without releasing or dropping and possibly damaging the products.
- the alternative to releasing and dropping the gripped products is to accept the force from the lid on the upper part of the user's torso or head area.
- an object of one aspect of the present invention to provide an insulated container which includes a lid prop which is convenient to use and cheap to install and manufacture and lessens the chances of accidental closure of the lid.
- a container includes a body defining a storage space having an opening; a lid that is pivotally mounted to the body, the lid having a closed position wherein the lid prevents access to the storage space, and the lid having an open position wherein the lid provides access to the storage space; a recess arranged in a wall of the body; a plate partially covering the recess, the plate including a slot extending longitudinally through the plate; a lid prop comprising a longitudinally extending member, the lid prop being arranged so that a first end of the lid prop is pivotally engaged to the lid and a second end of the lid prop is engaged in the slot in the plate; wherein when the lid is in the open position the prop may be positioned against an end of the slot thereby preventing the lid from opening beyond a certain limit.
- a container includes a base having a bottom and four walls connected to the bottom defining a storage space having an opening at the top to provide a user access to the storage space, the opening being defined by a rim.
- a first recess having a first depth is formed in the rim and a second recess having a second depth less than the first depth is formed in the rim adjacent the first recess, the first and second recesses define a step between the two recesses.
- a lid is pivotally mounted to one of the walls and is adapted to fit onto the rim to close at least a portion of the opening.
- a prop has a first end and a second end and is arranged so that the first end is pivotally secured to the lid and the second end is capable of fitting slidably in the first recess and the second recess and to abut against the step between the first and the second recesses when the lid is in the open position, thereby preventing the lid from closing.
- the prop is adapted to fit substantially within the second recess when the lid is in the closed position.
- a container comprises a body defining a storage space having an opening, a lid that is pivotally mounted to the body and has a closed position wherein the lid prevents access to the storage space and an open position wherein the lid provides access to the storage space, a recess, and a stopper.
- a lid prop comprises a longitudinally extending member and is arranged so that when the lid is in the closed position the lid prop may be positioned substantially within the recessed area, and when the lid is in the open position the lid prop may be positioned against the stopper thereby discouraging the lid from closing.
- a container comprises a body, a lid being pivotally mounted to the body and having an open position and a closed position, a groove being formed in the container and having a socket formed at a first end of the groove, an elastic having a first end and a second end, the second end of the elastic being fastened to the container, and an object fastened to the first end of the elastic and.
- the elastic is arranged so that during latching the elastic may be positioned inside the groove and the object positioned in the socket so that elastic tension applies force to the object and the lid thereby maintaining the lid in the closed position.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of a container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container of FIG. 1 in an open configuration.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate alternative designs for the lid stop of the first preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the lid stop of the first preferred embodiment in operation.
- FIG. 6 illustrates the lid stop of the first preferred embodiment in the closed position.
- FIG. 7 illustrates the lid of the first preferred embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of a container according to the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the container of FIG. 8 in an open configuration.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of the container of FIG. 8 in an open position.
- FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an enlarged portion of the container of FIG. 8 in an open position identifying a lid prop used in a preferred embodiment of the container.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the lid prop.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the portion of the container of FIG. 12 , in a closed position.
- FIG. 14 is a front view of the container of FIG. 8 .
- FIG. 15 is a side view of the container of FIG. 8 .
- FIGS. 16A and 16B are perspective views of a latching mechanism of a preferred embodiment of a container in a closed position.
- FIGS. 1-16 illustrate preferred embodiments of containers according to the present invention.
- the container is insulated and made from rotationally molded polyethylene plastic, with foamed urethane in the center of the walls to enhance the insulation thereof.
- the present invention is not limited to such construction, and insulated containers according to the present invention could be made from any suitable construction.
- FIGS. 1-7 A first preferred embodiment is illustrated in FIGS. 1-7 .
- the container 100 includes a bottom 120 and four walls 114 , 115 , 116 , 118 having a substantially continuous rim 130 .
- the rim includes a flange 131 extending upward therefrom designed to accommodate a lid 123 .
- the lid 123 fits against the rim 130 and flange 131 defined by the four walls 114 , 115 , 116 , 118 .
- the container 100 has four legs secured to the bottom 120 thereof, three of which (134, 136, 137) are visible in FIG. 1 .
- the lid 123 includes four recesses 150 which are designed and arranged to accommodate the pads 134 , 136 , 137 of a similar container so that the similar container can be stacked on top of the container 100 .
- the lid 123 includes a flange 132 extending downwardly therefrom which is designed to accommodate the rim 130 and the flange 131 .
- the lid flange 132 fits around the outside of the wall flange 131 when the lid is in the closed position, but alternatively, wall flange 131 can be on the outer edge of the rim 130 and the lid flange 132 can fit within the inside of the wall flange 131 .
- the walls 114 , 115 , 116 , 118 and the lid 123 are designed such that the rim 130 and the lid flange 132 fit together in a matting configuration to enhance the insulation and stability of the container 100 .
- a recessed portion 121 is formed in the wall 114 , behind a plate 111 , in order to provide an operating space for the a lid prop 160 .
- a first end 162 of the lid prop 160 is preferably located through a hole 125 in the lid 123 and is secured within the hole 125 with a push cap that is attached to the first end 162 of the lid prop 160 .
- the hole 125 is located in the lid flange 132 which extends from the peripheral edge of the lid 123 .
- a second end 166 of the lid prop 160 is slidably secured within the slot 112 of the plate 111 to enable movement of the second end 166 from one end of the slot 112 to the other end.
- the plate 111 includes a slot extension 115 .
- the plate 111 can be mounted in the position shown in FIG. 3A , wherein the extension 115 is not utilized, or it can be mounted in the position shown in FIG. 3B , wherein the extension 115 is at the rear end of the container.
- the extension 115 is in the forward position, the second end 166 of the lid prop does not reach the extension 115 . See FIG. 4 .
- the extension 1 1 5 can engage the second end 166 of the prop 160 thus locking the lid 123 in the open position.
- the lid 123 can be easily unlocked merely by lifting the lid prop 160 with one's hand prior to closing the container 100 . In either arrangement, the lid prop 160 can slide freely through the slot 112
- FIG. 5 illustrates the preferred embodiment in the process of opening the lid 123 , wherein the second end 166 of the lid prop is moving through the slot 112 .
- the lid prop 160 is substantially hidden from view, except for the ends 162 , 166 .
- the lid 123 can have a primary step 134 which engages with and seals on the top of the walls of the container 100 .
- the lid includes a recessed area 135 , wherein a gasket can be inserted for improving the seal of the lid 123 against the walls of the container 100 .
- FIGS. 8-16 A second preferred embodiment of the container is illustrated in FIGS. 8-16 .
- the second embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, except as described herein and in the drawings.
- the second embodiment includes a container 10 with a lid prop 60 .
- a first end 62 of the lid prop 60 is preferably located through a hole 25 in the lid 23 and is secured within the hole 25 with a washer 64 and a cotter pin 63 that is attached to the first end 62 of the lid prop 60 .
- the hole 25 is located in the lid flange 32 which extends from the peripheral edge of the lid 23 .
- a first recess 70 is formed in the wall 14 , thereby forming a step 74 . See FIGS. 11 and 12 .
- a second recess 72 is also formed in the wall 14 and both preferably are located in the rim 30 .
- the first recess 70 has a first depth that is greater than the depth of the second recess 72 .
- the step 74 extends vertically as shown in FIG. 1 . In the open position, the lid 23 and the lid prop 60 can be positioned so that the second end 66 of the prop 60 abuts the vertical step 74 , thereby preventing the lid 23 from closing.
- the lid 23 fits against the rim 30 thereby covering the opening 17 of the container 10 , and the prop 60 is positioned inside the second recess 72 .
- the prop 60 fits slidingly within the first recess 72 thereby allowing movement of the lid 23 .
- first recess 70 could be formed in the wall 14 (as illustrated), and the second recess could be formed in the lid flange 32 , or that the container could function with only the first recess 70 .
- a clip 68 is provided to engage the second end 66 of the lid prop 60 when the lid 23 is in the open position.
- the clip 68 is positioned such that there is sufficient space between the clip 68 and the step 74 to enable the second end 66 of the lid prop 60 to be released from the clip 68 by manually pulling the prop 60 out from under the clip 68 .
- the clip 68 functions so as to limit the extent to which the lid 23 can be opened, i.e., to prevent the lid 23 from being opened any further than illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 11 (about 95 degrees).
- a preferred embodiment of the container includes a latching mechanism.
- An elastic cord 80 has a first end 86 which is attached to the front wall 12 of the container 10 .
- a clip 81 is used to form a loop 83 at the first end 86 of the cord 80 , and the loop is held to the front wall by a permanent clasp 11 .
- the cord 80 may be reinforced in the region held by the clasp 11 to minimize wear.
- a spherical object 82 is attached to a second end 84 of the elastic 80 , as best illustrated in FIG. 16A .
- the elastic cord 80 is stretched and located inside a groove 13 in the so that the object 82 is retained in a socket 14 at the end of the groove 13 farthest from the clasp 11 .
- the spherical object 82 cannot fit through the groove 13 and the elastic force produced by the stretched elastic cord 80 maintains the lid 23 in the closed position.
- groove 13 can be formed in the body of the container and the elastic 80 can be held to the lid by a clasp or other device.
- the lid 23 When filling the container 10 , the lid 23 is opened.
- the container 10 is well suited for storing and shipping a variety of temperature controlled products.
- the lid 23 can be closed and latched as described herein and the container is ready for shipment.
- the lid 23 When unloading the contents of the container 10 , the lid 23 is moved to an open position. In the open position, the second end 66 of the lid prop 60 slides within the second recess 72 and passes the vertical step 74 into the first recess 70 . When the lid 23 is in the opened position, the second end of the prop 66 abuts against the vertical step 74 thereby preventing movement of the lid 23 toward the closed position.
- hinges 52 are formed so as to prevent the lid 23 from opening more than approximately 95 degrees with respect to a plane defined by the opening 17 .
- the lid prop 60 is pivotally mounted to the lid 23 and the rim 30 has the recesses 70 , 72 .
- the lid prop 60 can be pivotally mounted to the rim 30 and recesses can be located in the lid 23 .
- the lid prop can be arranged so that it neither protrudes into the interior of the container nor extends outwardly from the container walls. Such a design reduces the likelihood of damage to the lid prop and minimizes the influence of outside temperatures on the inside of the container.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to a container, and more particularly, to an insulated container having a lid prop and/or a latch for the lid.
- 2. Discussion of Related Art
- It is known in the art to provide insulated containers for shipping goods in a controlled thermal environment. Such a container is frequently a substantially parallelepiped structure made from rotationally molded, insulated walls. In one such structure, each of the dimensions is approximately between three and four feet, thus providing a structure having a cubic volume of between about twenty-seven cubic feet and sixty-four cubic feet. In such a container, the bottom, four legs, and four walls are typically either formed in one piece or permanently connected to form a unitary structure. The lid or top of the container is a separate piece and either fits securely against the top of the walls, or is hingeably connected to the walls. See, e.g., U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/778,210, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- One known use for such a described container is the shipping and/or storage of a variety of temperature controlled products. When using such a container, particularly a container having a dimension of at least four feet in height, it is not difficult to remove products from the container when the container is full and the products are near the top of the container. However, as the container is emptied, the user must lean over into the container to remove the products from the bottom of the container. Having to lean over to remove products from the bottom of the container places the user in an awkward position. As the user's hands are generally used to grasp the item being placed into or removed from the container, should the lid accidentally close, the user will be unable to use his or her hands to defend against a closing lid without releasing or dropping and possibly damaging the products. The alternative to releasing and dropping the gripped products is to accept the force from the lid on the upper part of the user's torso or head area.
- Accordingly, it is an object of one aspect of the present invention to provide an insulated container which includes a lid prop which is convenient to use and cheap to install and manufacture and lessens the chances of accidental closure of the lid.
- It is another object of another aspect of the present invention to provide an insulated container with a latch for securing the lid in a closed position.
- According to one embodiment of the invention, a container includes a body defining a storage space having an opening; a lid that is pivotally mounted to the body, the lid having a closed position wherein the lid prevents access to the storage space, and the lid having an open position wherein the lid provides access to the storage space; a recess arranged in a wall of the body; a plate partially covering the recess, the plate including a slot extending longitudinally through the plate; a lid prop comprising a longitudinally extending member, the lid prop being arranged so that a first end of the lid prop is pivotally engaged to the lid and a second end of the lid prop is engaged in the slot in the plate; wherein when the lid is in the open position the prop may be positioned against an end of the slot thereby preventing the lid from opening beyond a certain limit.
- According to another embodiment of the invention, a container includes a base having a bottom and four walls connected to the bottom defining a storage space having an opening at the top to provide a user access to the storage space, the opening being defined by a rim. A first recess having a first depth is formed in the rim and a second recess having a second depth less than the first depth is formed in the rim adjacent the first recess, the first and second recesses define a step between the two recesses. A lid is pivotally mounted to one of the walls and is adapted to fit onto the rim to close at least a portion of the opening. A prop has a first end and a second end and is arranged so that the first end is pivotally secured to the lid and the second end is capable of fitting slidably in the first recess and the second recess and to abut against the step between the first and the second recesses when the lid is in the open position, thereby preventing the lid from closing. The prop is adapted to fit substantially within the second recess when the lid is in the closed position.
- According to another embodiment of the invention, a container comprises a body defining a storage space having an opening, a lid that is pivotally mounted to the body and has a closed position wherein the lid prevents access to the storage space and an open position wherein the lid provides access to the storage space, a recess, and a stopper. A lid prop comprises a longitudinally extending member and is arranged so that when the lid is in the closed position the lid prop may be positioned substantially within the recessed area, and when the lid is in the open position the lid prop may be positioned against the stopper thereby discouraging the lid from closing.
- According to another embodiment of the present invention, a container comprises a body, a lid being pivotally mounted to the body and having an open position and a closed position, a groove being formed in the container and having a socket formed at a first end of the groove, an elastic having a first end and a second end, the second end of the elastic being fastened to the container, and an object fastened to the first end of the elastic and. The elastic is arranged so that during latching the elastic may be positioned inside the groove and the object positioned in the socket so that elastic tension applies force to the object and the lid thereby maintaining the lid in the closed position.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of a container according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the container ofFIG. 1 in an open configuration. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. -
FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate alternative designs for the lid stop of the first preferred embodiment. -
FIG. 5 illustrates the lid stop of the first preferred embodiment in operation. -
FIG. 6 illustrates the lid stop of the first preferred embodiment in the closed position. -
FIG. 7 illustrates the lid of the first preferred embodiment. -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of a container according to the present invention. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the container ofFIG. 8 in an open configuration. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the container ofFIG. 8 in an open position. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an enlarged portion of the container ofFIG. 8 in an open position identifying a lid prop used in a preferred embodiment of the container. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the lid prop. -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the portion of the container ofFIG. 12 , in a closed position. -
FIG. 14 is a front view of the container ofFIG. 8 . -
FIG. 15 is a side view of the container ofFIG. 8 . -
FIGS. 16A and 16B are perspective views of a latching mechanism of a preferred embodiment of a container in a closed position. -
FIGS. 1-16 illustrate preferred embodiments of containers according to the present invention. In the illustrated preferred embodiments, the container is insulated and made from rotationally molded polyethylene plastic, with foamed urethane in the center of the walls to enhance the insulation thereof. However, the present invention is not limited to such construction, and insulated containers according to the present invention could be made from any suitable construction. - A first preferred embodiment is illustrated in
FIGS. 1-7 . - The
container 100 includes abottom 120 and fourwalls continuous rim 130. The rim includes aflange 131 extending upward therefrom designed to accommodate alid 123. Thelid 123 fits against therim 130 andflange 131 defined by the fourwalls - Preferably, the
container 100 has four legs secured to thebottom 120 thereof, three of which (134, 136, 137) are visible inFIG. 1 . Thelid 123 includes fourrecesses 150 which are designed and arranged to accommodate thepads container 100. - The
lid 123 includes aflange 132 extending downwardly therefrom which is designed to accommodate therim 130 and theflange 131. Preferably, the lid flange 132 fits around the outside of thewall flange 131 when the lid is in the closed position, but alternatively,wall flange 131 can be on the outer edge of therim 130 and thelid flange 132 can fit within the inside of thewall flange 131. Thewalls lid 123 are designed such that therim 130 and thelid flange 132 fit together in a matting configuration to enhance the insulation and stability of thecontainer 100. - As best seen in
FIGS. 3A and 3B , a recessedportion 121 is formed in thewall 114, behind aplate 111, in order to provide an operating space for the alid prop 160. - A
first end 162 of thelid prop 160 is preferably located through ahole 125 in thelid 123 and is secured within thehole 125 with a push cap that is attached to thefirst end 162 of thelid prop 160. Preferably, thehole 125 is located in thelid flange 132 which extends from the peripheral edge of thelid 123. - A
second end 166 of thelid prop 160 is slidably secured within theslot 112 of theplate 111 to enable movement of thesecond end 166 from one end of theslot 112 to the other end. - The
plate 111 includes aslot extension 115. Depending upon the particular desires of a customer, theplate 111 can be mounted in the position shown inFIG. 3A , wherein theextension 115 is not utilized, or it can be mounted in the position shown inFIG. 3B , wherein theextension 115 is at the rear end of the container. When theextension 115 is in the forward position, thesecond end 166 of the lid prop does not reach theextension 115. SeeFIG. 4 . However, when theextension 115 is mounted in the position illustrated inFIG. 3B , the extension 1 1 5 can engage thesecond end 166 of theprop 160 thus locking thelid 123 in the open position. Thelid 123 can be easily unlocked merely by lifting thelid prop 160 with one's hand prior to closing thecontainer 100. In either arrangement, thelid prop 160 can slide freely through theslot 112 -
FIG. 5 illustrates the preferred embodiment in the process of opening thelid 123, wherein thesecond end 166 of the lid prop is moving through theslot 112. - As can be seen in
FIG. 6 , when thelid 123 is in the closed position, thelid prop 160 is substantially hidden from view, except for theends - Another feature of the present invention illustrated in
FIG. 7 is that thelid 123 can have aprimary step 134 which engages with and seals on the top of the walls of thecontainer 100. In addition, the lid includes a recessedarea 135, wherein a gasket can be inserted for improving the seal of thelid 123 against the walls of thecontainer 100. - A second preferred embodiment of the container is illustrated in
FIGS. 8-16 . The second embodiment is substantially the same as the first embodiment, except as described herein and in the drawings. The second embodiment includes acontainer 10 with alid prop 60. Afirst end 62 of thelid prop 60 is preferably located through ahole 25 in thelid 23 and is secured within thehole 25 with awasher 64 and acotter pin 63 that is attached to thefirst end 62 of thelid prop 60. Preferably, thehole 25 is located in thelid flange 32 which extends from the peripheral edge of thelid 23. - A
first recess 70 is formed in thewall 14, thereby forming astep 74. SeeFIGS. 11 and 12 . Preferably, asecond recess 72 is also formed in thewall 14 and both preferably are located in therim 30. Thefirst recess 70 has a first depth that is greater than the depth of thesecond recess 72. Preferably thestep 74 extends vertically as shown inFIG. 1 . In the open position, thelid 23 and thelid prop 60 can be positioned so that thesecond end 66 of theprop 60 abuts thevertical step 74, thereby preventing thelid 23 from closing. - As seen in
FIGS. 11,12 and 13, in the closed position, thelid 23 fits against therim 30 thereby covering theopening 17 of thecontainer 10, and theprop 60 is positioned inside thesecond recess 72. As seen inFIG. 12 , theprop 60 fits slidingly within thefirst recess 72 thereby allowing movement of thelid 23. - It should be appreciated that, in an alternative embodiment, the
first recess 70 could be formed in the wall 14 (as illustrated), and the second recess could be formed in thelid flange 32, or that the container could function with only thefirst recess 70. - In the embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 11 , aclip 68 is provided to engage thesecond end 66 of thelid prop 60 when thelid 23 is in the open position. Theclip 68 is positioned such that there is sufficient space between theclip 68 and thestep 74 to enable thesecond end 66 of thelid prop 60 to be released from theclip 68 by manually pulling theprop 60 out from under theclip 68. Theclip 68 functions so as to limit the extent to which thelid 23 can be opened, i.e., to prevent thelid 23 from being opened any further than illustrated inFIGS. 9 and 11 (about 95 degrees). - As seen in
FIGS. 8, 9 , 14 and 16, a preferred embodiment of the container includes a latching mechanism. Anelastic cord 80 has afirst end 86 which is attached to thefront wall 12 of thecontainer 10. Aclip 81 is used to form aloop 83 at thefirst end 86 of thecord 80, and the loop is held to the front wall by apermanent clasp 11. Thecord 80 may be reinforced in the region held by theclasp 11 to minimize wear. Aspherical object 82 is attached to asecond end 84 of the elastic 80, as best illustrated inFIG. 16A . To latch thelid 23 in the closed position, theelastic cord 80 is stretched and located inside agroove 13 in the so that theobject 82 is retained in asocket 14 at the end of thegroove 13 farthest from theclasp 11. As the smallest diameter of thespherical object 82 is larger than the largest diameter of thegroove 13, thespherical object 82 cannot fit through thegroove 13 and the elastic force produced by the stretchedelastic cord 80 maintains thelid 23 in the closed position. - It should be appreciated that in alternate embodiments the
groove 13 can be formed in the body of the container and the elastic 80 can be held to the lid by a clasp or other device. - When filling the
container 10, thelid 23 is opened. In one embodiment, thecontainer 10 is well suited for storing and shipping a variety of temperature controlled products. After thecontainer 10 is filled, thelid 23 can be closed and latched as described herein and the container is ready for shipment. - When unloading the contents of the
container 10, thelid 23 is moved to an open position. In the open position, thesecond end 66 of thelid prop 60 slides within thesecond recess 72 and passes thevertical step 74 into thefirst recess 70. When thelid 23 is in the opened position, the second end of theprop 66 abuts against thevertical step 74 thereby preventing movement of thelid 23 toward the closed position. In a preferred embodiment of the container, hinges 52 are formed so as to prevent thelid 23 from opening more than approximately 95 degrees with respect to a plane defined by theopening 17. - In the illustrated embodiments, the
lid prop 60 is pivotally mounted to thelid 23 and therim 30 has therecesses lid prop 60 can be pivotally mounted to therim 30 and recesses can be located in thelid 23. - In both embodiments, the lid prop can be arranged so that it neither protrudes into the interior of the container nor extends outwardly from the container walls. Such a design reduces the likelihood of damage to the lid prop and minimizes the influence of outside temperatures on the inside of the container.
- Although only preferred embodiments are specifically illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated that many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings and within the purview of the appended claims without departing from the spirit and intended scope of the invention.
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