Berry Global Group. has been granted a patent for an injection-molded packaging design featuring a container and a lid. The innovative design includes dual annular locking elements on both the container and lid, ensuring a secure seal while allowing for deformation without altering the rim’s total thickness. GlobalData’s report on Berry Global Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Berry Global Group, Extrusion-based additive manufacturing was a key innovation area identified from patents. Berry Global Group's grant share as of June 2024 was 55%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Injection molded container and lid with locking elements
The granted patent US12037163B2 describes an innovative injection-molded packaging system that includes a container and a lid designed for secure sealing. The container features a bottom portion, a sidewall, and a rim portion with an upper edge. The lid is equipped with a central portion and a peripheral rim that engages with the container's rim to create a seal. Notably, the container's rim incorporates two annular locking elements on its inner and outer surfaces, while the lid's peripheral rim contains a downward-facing U-shaped groove that accommodates the container's rim. This design allows for a flexible connection between the first and second portions of the container's rim, which can be adjusted at a bending line, ensuring a secure fit when the lid is applied.
Additionally, the patent outlines various features that enhance the functionality of the packaging. The lid includes a raised central portion that, when subjected to vertical force, displaces downward, pressing the locking elements against the container's rim for added security. The design also allows the second portion of the container's rim to maintain its position even when the lid is removed, ensuring ease of use. Furthermore, the packaging may include a third annular locking element for additional engagement and a lid lever that can be adjusted for better handling. The manufacturing process involves injection molding the container and strategically folding the rim portions to facilitate the assembly of the lid, highlighting the practicality and efficiency of the design.
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