U.S. patent application number 13/446550 was filed with the patent office on 2013-04-25 for food container assembly.
The applicant listed for this patent is MARIA ALEXANDRA DEL SOLAR, DIANA SIERRA. Invention is credited to MARIA ALEXANDRA DEL SOLAR, DIANA SIERRA.
Application Number | 20130098933 13/446550 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47009997 |
Filed Date | 2013-04-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130098933 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
DEL SOLAR; MARIA ALEXANDRA ;
et al. |
April 25, 2013 |
FOOD CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
Abstract
A container assembly provides for a receptacle having and opened
end and a collar that is releasably secured to the opened end and
that permits access to contents in the receptacle. The container
assemble further provides for a lid that is securable to the
receptacle and to the collar. The container assembly provides for a
receptacle having an opened end and a collar that is releasably
connected to the opened end and lid. The container assembly also
provides for a hinged connection between the collar and the lid
that permits the lid to rotate and pivot relative to the collar and
to attach to the receptacle or the collar.
Inventors: |
DEL SOLAR; MARIA ALEXANDRA;
(Stamford, CT) ; SIERRA; DIANA; (North Bergen,
NJ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
DEL SOLAR; MARIA ALEXANDRA
SIERRA; DIANA |
Stamford
North Bergen |
CT
NJ |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
47009997 |
Appl. No.: |
13/446550 |
Filed: |
April 13, 2012 |
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Application
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61475980 |
Apr 15, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
220/810 ;
220/200 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 43/02 20130101;
A47J 47/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
220/810 ;
220/200 |
International
Class: |
B65D 43/02 20060101
B65D043/02 |
Claims
1. A container assembly comprising a receptacle having and opened
end; a collar that is releasably secured to said opened end and
that permits access to contents in the receptacle; and a lid that
is securable to said receptacle and to said collar.
2. The container assembly according to claim 1, wherein said collar
comprises a handle having an aperture, and wherein said lid
comprises a pin that is rotatably and pivotally received in said
aperture.
3. The container assembly according to claim 2, wherein rotational
and pivotable movement of said pin in said aperture permits said
lid to be secured to said collar when the said collar when the
container assembly is in a closed configuration or secured to said
receptacle when the container assembly is in an opened
configuration.
4. The container assembly of claim 2, wherein said pin is
releasably received in said aperture.
5. The container assembly of claim 2, wherein said handle further
comprises a compressible overmolded material that extends through
said aperture that said pin compresses for insertion through said
aperture.
6. The container assembly of claim 2, wherein said pin is
permanently received in said aperture.
7. The container according to claim 1, wherein said collar
comprises an internal threaded surface and an indicator and said
receptacle comprises an outer threaded and an indicator, and
wherein after relative rotational movement between said internal
threads and said external threads, intersection of a center line of
said indictor of said collar and said indicator of said receptacle
provides the indication that receptacle and the collar are in a
sealed relationship.
8. The device of claim 1, wherein said collar further comprises a
cover having a plurality of flexible petals that can be deflected
to provide access to contents of the receptacle.
9. The container assembly according to claim 1, wherein said
receptacle further comprises a closed end having annular rim,
wherein said collar comprises an annular rim, and wherein said lid
comprises an annular indentation that mates with said annular rim
of said receptacle when the container is in an opened configuration
and with said annular rim of said collar when said container is in
a closed configuration.
10. A container assembly comprising a receptacle having an opened
end; a collar that is releasably connected to said opened end; a
lid; and a hinged connection between said collar and said lid that
permits the lid to rotate and pivot relative to said collar and to
attach to said receptacle or said collar.
11. The container assembly according to claim 10, wherein said
collar further comprises a handle, an aperture, and a compressive
material that covers said handle and extends through said aperture
and thereby forms an annular outer cam surface in said
aperture.
12. The container assembly according to claim 11, wherein said lid
comprises a pin having a stem and a distal end connected to said
stem, and wherein said distal end is pressed against outer cam
surface and inserted through said aperture to established said
hinged connection.
13. The container assembly according to claim 10, wherein said
hinged connection comprises a pin on said lid and an aperture in
said collar, and wherein said pin is received through said aperture
in a press-fit fashion.
14. The container assembly according to claim 10, wherein said
receptacle further comprises a closed end having annular rim
wherein said collar comprises an annular rim, and wherein said lid
comprises an annular indentation that mates with said annular rim
of said receptacle when the container is in an opened configuration
and with said annular rim of said collar when said container is in
a closed configuration.
15. The container assembly according to claim 10, wherein said
collar comprises an internal threaded surface and an indicator and
said receptacle comprises an outer threaded and an indicator, and
wherein after relative rotational movement between said internal
threaded surface and said external threaded surface, intersection
of a center line of said indictor of said collar and said indicator
of said receptacle provides the indication that receptacle and the
collar are in a sealed relationship.
16. The container assembly according to claim 10, wherein said
collar further comprises a cover having a plurality of flexible
petals that can be deflected to provide access to contents of the
receptacle.
17. A container assembly comprising a receptacle having an opened
end and a closed end; a collar that is releasable secured to said
opened end, wherein said collar comprises a handle having an
aperture; and a lid having a pin that is pivotably and rotatable
received in said aperture to permit said lid to be secured to said
collar when the said collar when the container assembly is in a
closed configuration or to be secured to said closed end when said
container assembly is in an opened configuration.
18. The container assembly according to claim 17, wherein said
handle further comprises a compressible material that extends
through said aperture and forms an outer cam surface and a locking
surface.
19. The container assembly according to claim 18, wherein said pin
comprises a stem and a distal end connected to said stem.
20. The container assembly according to claim 18, wherein insertion
of said distal end into said aperture deflects said outer cam
surface and said locking surface to permit passage of said distal
end.
21. The container assembly according to claim 17, wherein said pin
is permanently received in said aperture.
22. The container assembly according to claim 17, wherein said pin
is releasable received in said aperture.
23. The container assembly according to claim 18, wherein said
compressible material has a Shore-A durometer of between about 50
to about 70.
24. The container assembly according to claim 17, wherein said
collar comprises an internal threaded surface and an indicator and
said receptacle comprises an outer threaded and an indicator, and
wherein after relative rotational movement between said internal
threaded surface and said external threaded surface, intersection
of a center line of said indictor of said collar and said indicator
of said receptacle provides the indication that receptacle and the
collar are in a sealed relationship.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/475,980 filed on Apr. 15, 2011, which is
incorporated by reference herein.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0002] 1. Field of the Disclosure
[0003] The present disclosure relates to a container. More
particularly, the present disclosure relates to a food
container.
[0004] 2. Description of Related Art
[0005] Typically, existing containers do not provide a secure
mechanism to attach a lid. That is, containers provide a two piece
design that has a separate lid and a separate receptacle. This two
piece design requires constant monitoring to prevent misplacing or
losing the lid. In particular, children that play with containers
misplace one of the two pieces.
[0006] Accordingly, there is a need for a container having an
attachable and detachable lid that overcomes, alleviates, and/or
mitigates one or more of the aforementioned and other deleterious
effects of prior art.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0007] In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a
container having a receptacle, a collar with a handle, and a lid
that is both secured to the container to prevent misplacement, yet
detachable to allow for quick and efficient cleaning.
[0008] The container has a receptacle, a collar with a handle, and
a lid. Preferably, the handle has a portion that is over-molded
with a non-slip material. The handle and over-molded material have
an opening defined therethrough that receives a pin of the lid. In
this manner, the lid is connected to the handle. The pin and
over-molded material provide a resilient hinge for movement of the
lid between an open position and a closed position without
detachment from the container.
[0009] In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides a
container having a receptacle, a collar with a handle, and a lid.
The lid can be secured to a top of the collar and a bottom of the
receptacle, and is connected to the handle for rotation
therebetween.
[0010] In still other embodiments, the present disclosure provides
a container having a receptacle and a collar, which container
includes flexible petals that allows a user to store and obtain
objects in the receptacle, and, at the same time, mitigate objects
from spilling out of the receptacle.
[0011] A container assembly having a collar and a receptacle is
also provided where the collar, when secured to the receptacle,
provides a visual and/or tactile and/or audible indication of
proper engagement between the two.
[0012] The above-described and other features and advantages of the
present disclosure will be appreciated and understood by those
skilled in the art from the following detailed description,
drawings, and appended claims.
[0013] A container assembly provides for a receptacle having and
opened end and a collar that is releasably secured to the opened
end and that permits access to contents in the receptacle. The
container assemble further provides for a lid that is securable to
the receptacle and to the collar.
[0014] The container assembly provides for a receptacle having an
opened end and a collar that is releasably connected to the opened
end and lid. The container assembly also provides for a hinged
connection between the collar and the lid that permits the lid to
rotate and pivot relative to the collar and to be attached to the
receptacle or the collar.
[0015] The container assembly provides a receptacle having an
opened end and a closed end, and a collar that is releasable
secured to the opened end. The collar includes a handle having an
aperture. The container assembly further provides for a lid having
a pin that is pivotably and rotatable received in the aperture to
permit the lid to be secured to the collar when the container
assembly is in a closed configuration or is positioned to be
secured to the closed end when the container assembly is in an
opened configuration.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] FIG. 1 illustrates a container according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure in a closed or a non-use
position.
[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates the container of FIG. 1 in an open or a
use position.
[0018] FIGS. 3 through 8 illustrate the container of FIG. 1 moving
between the closed position of FIG. 1 and the open position of FIG.
2.
[0019] FIG. 9 is a cross-section view of the closed container of
FIG. 1 taken along line 16-16 of FIG. 1.
[0020] FIGS. 10 through 13 are close-up enlarged??? cross-sectional
views of an exemplary embodiment of the container of FIG. 1.
[0021] FIG. 14 is a cross-section view of the open container of
FIG. 2 taken along line 17-17.
[0022] FIG. 15 is a side view of the container of FIG. 2.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0023] Referring to the drawings and in particular to FIGS. 1 and
2, an exemplary embodiment of a container according to the present
disclosure is shown and generally referred to by reference numeral
100. Container 100 has a receptacle 105 that can hold one or more
food products for consumption by a user. In the non-use position,
i.e., FIG. 1, a lid 115 is connected or secured to a top of
receptacle 105, thereby safely storing food products in receptacle
105. In the use position, i.e., FIG. 2, lid 115 is connected or
secured to a bottom of receptacle 105 thereby allowing a user to
withdraw food products from receptacle 105.
[0024] Advantageously, container 100 allows a user to easily open
and close receptacle 105 by simply rotating a lid 115. Lid 115 is
removably and rotatably secured to a collar 110 as shown in FIGS. 3
through 8. In particular, container 100 has a collar 110 connected
or secured thereto and a lid-handle 125 removably and rotatably
connected or secured to a collar-handle 120 (discussed in greater
detail at FIG. 13). In alternative embodiments, lid 115 is
permanently secured to collar 110.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 2, container 100 can be used with solid
food products, such as fruit bits or cereal pieces, and has a cover
205. Cover 205 mitigates against food from falling out of
receptacle 105 when lid 115 is in the open position. Cover 205 is a
flexible cover over-molded onto collar 110. During use, the user
can simply push their hand through cover 205 to withdraw food from
receptacle 105. In the illustrated embodiment, cover 205 mitigates
food spillage via flexible petals and gaps therebetween, and a
living hinge. Typically, cover 205 is a thermoplastic elastomer
with a preferred durometer in the range of 55-65 Shore-A. Cover 205
can be a translucent or transparent to allow for visible
identification of products contained within receptacle 105, or it
can also be made of opaque thermoplastic elastomer. The live hinge
(not shown) allows the flexible petals to bend inward. The live
hinge is created by a decreasing thickness of the thermoplastic
elastomer from the circumference of collar 110 toward a center of
cover 205.
[0026] It is also contemplated by the present disclosure for
container 100 to find use with liquid food products, such as juice
or milk, which can be withdrawn from receptacle 105. Cover 205 can
be removed altogether to allow liquid products to be removed from
receptacle 105 unimpeded. Alternatively, cover 205 can be a spout
or a nipple (not shown) such that the user can withdraw liquid from
receptacle 105 through the spout or the nipple when lid 115 is in
the open position. The spout or the nipple is protected from
contamination when covered by lid 115 in the closed position.
[0027] FIGS. 3 through 8 illustrate container 100 moving between
the closed position of FIG. 1 to the open position of FIG. 2. In
particular, FIG. 3 and FIG. 7 illustrates container 100 in a first
position prior to rotation and, respectively, illustrate container
100 subsequent to removing lid 115 from collar 110 and from
receptacle 105. FIGS. 4 through 6 illustrate container 100 during
rotation of lid 115, and FIG. 8 illustrates container 100 in an
opened position with lid 115 connected to the bottom of receptacle
105.
[0028] Referring to FIG. 9, collar 110 is removably connected to
receptacle 105. In this embodiment, receptacle 105 has threads 225
that correspond to matching threads 230 on collar 105. Container
100 has been described heretofore as only having threads 225 and
230 that removably connect receptacle 105 and collar 110. However,
the present disclosure contemplates that receptacle 105 and collar
110 can be joined in any removable manner. For example, in some
exemplary embodiments, collar 110 may be connected to receptacle
105 via different configurations including, but not limited to, a
snap-on connector and a press-fit connection.
[0029] Collar 110 has a molded configuration with a rim formed by a
ridge 210. Likewise, lid 115 has a molded configuration with an
inner rim in the form of an indentation 215. In this embodiment,
ridge 210 fits in indentation 215 and provides a snap closure such
that lid 115 can be removably secured to collar 110. In further
embodiments, the molded configurations of collar 110 and lid 115
provide an audible noise, e.g., a click, to indicate that lid 115
is secured to ridge 210 of collar 110.
[0030] Referring to FIGS. 10 through 13, rotation of lid 115 with
respect to collar 110 and receptacle 105 is described.
Advantageously, container 100 provides a flexible hinged connection
between lid 115 and collar 110, which allows the lid to both rotate
and pivot. In particular, lid 115 is connected or secured to collar
110 and collar 110, in turn, is connected or secured to receptacle
105. Thus, lid 115 rotates with respect to collar 110 and
receptacle 105. In FIGS. 10 through 13, lid-handle 125 and
collar-handle 120 are illustrated with respective axis and an angle
of difference theta (.theta..sub.0 through .theta..sub.3).
Collar-handle 120 has material 920 formed on a gripping portion
thereof. Material 920 presents a non-slip and comfortable gripping
surface to the user. Collar-handle 120 also has opening 903 defined
through the collar-handle and the material 920. Lid-handle 125 has
a pin 905 that connects to opening 903 of collar-handle 120.
[0031] In some exemplary embodiments, material 920 can be
over-molded onto collar-handle 120 so that the material flows
through and into opening 903. In addition, material 920 may be
over-molded at the same time cover 205 is molded. Thus, material
920 and cover 205 may be made of the same material and over-molded
over collar 115 at the same time. Other methods of providing
collar-handle 120 with material 920 are contemplated by the present
disclosure such as, but not limited to, co-molding, dipping,
spraying and snap-fit connections.
[0032] Further, material 920 has sufficient flexibility, e.g.,
compression, to allow insertion of pin 905. In some exemplary
embodiments, material 920 has a Shore-A durometer of between about
50 to about 70, preferably between about 55 and 65, with about 60
being most preferred, and all subranges therebetween.
[0033] Referring to FIG. 10, pin 905 has a stem 1007 and a distal
end 1010. Distal end 1010 has a mushroom shape. Distal end 1010
includes an outer cam surface 1030, a flange 1035, and a locking
surface 1033. Material 920 forms an inward facing bowl shape
relative to the inside of receptacle 105 about opening 903.
Material 920 has an outer cam surface 1015, a locking surface 1020
and a tip 1025.
[0034] Referring to FIG. 10 when lid 115 is secured to receptacle
105, the lid-handle axis and the collar-handle axis converge, e.g.
.theta..sub.0 equals 0. To connect or secure lid 115 to receptacle
105, lid-handle 125 is secured to collar-handle 120. Pin 905 of
lid-handle is inserted into opening 903 of collar-handle 120, and
cam surface 1030 of distal end 1010 is pressed against material
920. In particular, cam surface 1030 is pressed against outer cam
surface 1015. Outer cam surface 1015, compressible tip 1025, and
locking surface 1020 compress to allow pin 903 to pass. Once
inserted, outer cam surface 1015, tip 1025 and locking surface 1020
decompress. Tip 1025 decompresses to encompass stem 1007 of pin
905. In addition, locking surface 1020 of material 920 decompresses
to provide a resistive surface against locking surface 1033 of pin
903. If removal of pin 903 is desired, locking surface 1020 must be
compressed by locking surface 1033 of pin 903.
[0035] Referring to FIG. 11, lid-handle 125 and collar-handle 120
are illustrated in the first position prior to rotation and
subsequent to removing lid 115 from either receptacle 105 shown in
FIG. 3, or from collar 110 shown in FIG. 7. The first position
prior to rotation occurs when lid 115 is disconnected from
receptacle 105 or collar 110. In this position, the axis of
lid-handle 125 is tilted relative to the axis of collar-handle 120
resulting in divergence and an angle .theta..sub.1 between axis of
lid-handle 125 and axis of collar-handle 120. Typically, angle
.theta..sub.1 ranges from 1 degree to 30 degrees. Angle
.theta..sub.1 is preferably between about 1 degree to about 30,
with about 25 degrees being most preferred, and all subranges
therebetween. In addition, locking surface 1033 of pin 903 engages
locking surface 1020 of material 920 providing resistance against
removal of pin 903, and stem 1007 compresses tip 1025 of material
920. The engagement of locking surface 1020 and locking surface
1033 and compression of tip 1025 allow lid 115 to disengage from
receptacle 105 or collar 110 while securing lid-handle 125 to
collar-handle 120.
[0036] FIG. 11 illustrates a diameter 1107 of stem 1007 and a
diameter 1103 of opening 903 at their narrowest point. Diameter
1107 is smaller than diameter 1103 to provide minimal contact
between stem 903 with material 920. Material 920 is a flexible
material that has a friction coefficient such that a large contact
area between stem 903 and material 920 would hamper pivoting and
rotating lid 115. Accordingly, diameter 1107 is smaller than
diameter 1103 to facilitate pivoting and rotating lid 115.
[0037] In preferred embodiments, lid 115 is removable from collar
110, however, in further embodiments, lid 115 may be permanently
secured to collar 110. Lid 115 may be permanently secured to collar
110 by increasing surface contact between stem 1007 and material
920. To increase surface contact, diameter 1107 may be increased,
diameter 1103 may be decreased, or some combination of increasing
diameter 1107 and decreasing diameter 1103 may used. In addition,
permanently securing lid 115 to collar 110 may be achieved by
increasing surface contact between locking surface 1020 and locking
surface 1033. That is, a volume of distal end 1010 can be
increased, a volume of material 920 may be increased thereby
increasing the area of locking surface of 1020, or a combination of
increase in volume of distal end 1010 and material 920 may be used.
Alternatively, lid 115 may be permanently secured to collar 110 by
extending pin 903 through opening 905. In this embodiment, distal
end 1010 will reside outside of opening 903 on an opposite side of
collar-handle 120 relative to lid-handle 125. During manufacture
distal end 1010 may be attached after stem 1007 is extended through
opening 903.
[0038] FIG. 12 illustrates lid-handle 125 and collar-handle 120
when lid 115 is in a rotating position, e.g., FIGS. 4 through 6.
The rotating position occurs when lid 115 is rotated from the top
of receptacle 105 to the bottom of receptacle 105, or vice versa.
In this rotating position, the axis of lid-handle 125 is tilted
relative to the axis of collar-handle 120 resulting in divergence
and an angle .theta..sub.2 between axis of lid-handle 125 and axis
of collar-handle 120. Typically, angle .theta..sub.2 is between
about 30 degree to about 60, with about 45 degrees being most
preferred, and all subranges therebetween. Additionally, overlap
between .theta..sub.1 and .theta..sub.2 is contemplated. Angle
.theta..sub.1 can also overlap prior or subsequent position ranges.
Also, locking surface 1033 of pin 903 compresses a first portion of
locking surface 1020 of material 920 to achieve angle
.theta..sub.2, and a second portion of locking surface 1033 engages
a second portion of locking surface 1020 that provides resistance
against removal of pin 903. Further, similar to FIG. 11, stem 1007
compresses tip 1025 of material 920. Flange 1035 contacts both the
first portion of locking surface 1025 and a bottom surface 1205 of
opening 903.
[0039] Referring to FIG. 13, attachment or detachment of lid-handle
125 and collar-handle 120 advantageously allows a user to separate
lid 125 and collar 110 for any reason, including cleaning. During
these positions, pin 905 of lid-handle 125 is pressed into, or
removed from, opening 903 thereby compressing material 920.
Typically, when lid-handle 125 is detached from collar-handle 120,
the lid-handle axis and the collar-handle axis have a divergence
resulting in an angle .theta..sub.3 between axis of lid-handle 125
and axis of collar-handle 120. However, it is to be understood that
the shape of pin 903 and compression of material 920 allows for a
smaller angle .theta..sub.3 when lid-handle 125 is connected or
secured to collar-handle material 920. Typically, angle
.theta..sub.3 is between about 60 degree to about 70, with about 65
degrees being most preferred, and all subranges therebetween.
During attachment, angle .theta..sub.3 ranges from 0 degrees to 90
degrees. For purposes of discussion below, the detachment position
is discussed. During detachment, pin 905 of lid-handle is removed
through opening 903 of collar-handle 120. Locking surface 1033 of
pin 905 compresses locking surface 1020 and tip 1025 (of material
920) until a portion of locking surface 1033 is fully disgorged
from opening 903. During this compression, cam surface 1030 of
distal end 1010 slides against material 920. In addition, a lower
portion of stem 1007 acts as a lever to assist compression of
locking surface 1020 and tip 1025. After disgorgement of a portion
of locking surface 1033, pin 905 can be fully removed from opening
903.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 14, lid 115 is removably connected to
receptacle 105 in this embodiment. Receptacle 105 has a molded
configuration with a rim 1410 that corresponds to an outer rim 1405
of lid 115. Rim 1410 is shaped to fit in indentation 1405. Thus,
the molded configurations of receptacle 105 and lid 115 provide a
snap closure such that lid 115 is connected or secured to the
bottom of receptacle 105.
[0041] In further embodiments, the molded configurations of
receptacle 105 and lid 115 provide an audible noise, e.g., a click,
to indicate that lid 115 is secured to the bottom of receptacle
105. In addition, it is contemplated by the present disclosure for
receptacle 105 and lid 115 to be joined in any removable manner.
For example, in other embodiments, lid 115 may be connected to
receptacle 105 via different configurations including, but not
limited to, a snap-on connector and a press-fit connection.
Alternatively, in some embodiments, rim 1410 and the rim formed by
a ridge 225 (discussed above) are the same size. In such
embodiments, lid 115 includes a single indentation that fits both
rims.
[0042] FIG. 15 shows identifiers to assure a secure connection
between collar 110 to receptacle 105. The identifiers, include but
are not limited to, audible, tactile and visual identifiers similar
to U.S. Patent Application No. 2009/0242562 to Valderrama et al,
incorporated herein by reference. In this embodiment, collar 110
has a diamond indicator 1505 and receptacle 105 has a bar indicator
1510. As discussed above, collar 110 is removably connected to
receptacle 105. Receptacle 105 has threads that correspond to
matching threads on collar 110. As collar 110 is threaded to
receptacle 105, a centerline of diamond indicator 1505 and bar
indicator 1510 intersect or align. Intersection of centerline of
diamond indicator 1505 and bar indicator 1510 provides a visual cue
that collar 110 and receptacle 105 have been securely screwed
together. In addition, receptacle 105 and collar 110 may be
configured to produce an audible noise, e.g., a click when a secure
connection is achieved.
[0043] Collar 110 has finger grips 1415 to assist securing collar
110 to receptacle 105. Finger grips 1415 are raised surfaces molded
into collar 110 that provide leverage for fingers to grasp while
collar 110 is screwed into receptacle 105.
[0044] While the present disclosure has been described with
reference to one or more exemplary embodiments, it will be
understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be
made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof
without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In
addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular
situation or material to the teachings of the disclosure without
departing from the scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that
the present disclosure not be limited to the particular
embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated, but that the
disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of
the appended claims.
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