JP2008546607A5 - - Google Patents

Claims (5)

A breathable container,
A selectively removable lid;
A container bottom having an internal cavity;
With
The lid includes a central panel and a peripheral sealing lip surrounding the central panel, the peripheral sealing lip having a generally inverted U-shaped cross section forming a lid channel, the peripheral reel lip including a vent boss;
The container bottom has a side wall terminating in a container rim, the container rim is adapted to be disposed in the lid channel, the container rim includes a vent boss sheet, and the container rim is disposed in the lid channel When the lid and container are in the first non-venting position, the boss sheet is adapted to receive the vent boss, thereby enabling a seal engagement between the lid and the container, the lid being the container The vent boss is positioned away from the vent boss sheet and the container rim is repositioned into the lid channel from the interior cavity of the container toward the exterior of the container. A container characterized in that a passage is provided through which air can be vented.   When the container rim is disposed in the lid channel and the lid is in the second position, the container is substantially non-leaking except for a region adjacent to the vent boss. The container according to claim 1.   The container of claim 1, wherein the vent boss is substantially circular.   The container of claim 1, wherein the lid includes at least one grip tab, and the vent boss is disposed proximate to the grip tab.   The container of claim 1, wherein the lid is made of thermoformed plastic.