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Reusable containers for storing foodstuffs or liquids

  • US 8,684,208 B2
  • Filed: 09/16/2009
  • Issued: 04/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A cylindrical container assembly for storing foodstuffs or liquids comprising:

  • a container comprising;

    an upper annular sidewall section having;

    an upper open top defining a rim;

    an upper open bottom defining an upward facing flange;

    a lower cup section axially aligned with the upper annular sidewall and comprising;

    a lower open top defining a downward facing flange;

    an annular lower sidewall;

    a closed basean annular seal disposed between the upward facing and downward facing flanges for sealing the upper and lower bodies together;

    a first threaded collar having an upper hook portion affixed to upward facing flange of the upper body and a lower threaded portion on an inner surface; and

    a second threaded collar having a top surface affixed to the downward facing flange of the lower cup section, an inner annular surface abutting an outer annular surface of the annular lower sidewall, and an outer threaded portion mating with the lower threaded portion of the first threaded collar to sealingly compress the seal between the flanges, thereby securing the upper annular sidewall section with the lower cup section.

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