IP Library Granted Patent US 7,909,195
Granted Patent B2
US 7,909,195 · App. 11/234,496 · Granted Mar 22, 2011

Two-piece container lid assembly

Assignee: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
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Patent No.
US 7,909,195
App. No.
11/234,496
Granted
Mar 22, 2011
Kind
B2
Abstract

A two-piece lid is provided and includes a base portion defining at least two openings of differing sizes and a single cover portion connected to the base for covering the openings. At least one opening is constructed as to maximize the size of the opening. A confectionery container comprising the two-piece lid is also provided.

Claims (6)

1. A two-piece lid for a confectionery product container comprising:

a base attachable to the container, wherein the base defines a first opening and a second opening having a different size than the first opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are sized for dispensing the confectionery products and wherein the first opening and the second opening are in different planes; and

a single cover having a major portion for removably covering the first opening and a minor portion for removably covering the second opening, wherein the major portion and the minor portion of the cover are positioned in planes differing from one another in a closed position, wherein the cover is connected to the base by at least one welded connection.

2. A two-piece lid for a confectionery product container comprising:

a base attachable to the container, wherein the base defines a first opening and a second opening having a different size than the first opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening are sized for dispensing the confectionery products and wherein the first opening and the second opening are in different planes; and

a single cover having a major portion for removably covering the first opening and a minor portion for removably covering the second opening, wherein the major portion and the minor portion of the cover are positioned in planes differing from one another in a closed position, wherein the major portion and the minor portion of the cover are pivotable relative to one another.

Assignments (5)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 6, 2014
From: COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A., "RABOBANK NEDERLAND", NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
Reel/Frame 032167/0538 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 2, 2012
From: GOLDMAN SACHS CREDIT PARTNERS L.P.
To: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
Reel/Frame 027971/0868 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 5, 2010
From: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
To: COOPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A., "RABOBANK NEDERLAND", NEW YORK BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 025095/0013 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 7, 2008
From: WM WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
To: GOLDMAN SACHS CREDIT PARTNERS L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 021640/0451 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 5, 2006
From: RATHBONE, JON; HERNANDEZ, KATIE; SIMPSON, TYLER; SCHWEIZER, RUSS
To: WM. WRIGLEY JR. COMPANY
Reel/Frame 017168/0696 →
Continuity (1)
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