A replaceable latch and a container including the same are disclosed. The latch can include a latch plate; at least one clip, at least one projection for engaging a rod in the at least one clip; and a locking protrusion extending from the latch plate. Each clip can include a rod seat for rotatably engaging a rod. The container can include a first portion, comprising a mounting rod; a replaceable latch for rotatably coupling to the mounting rod; and a second portion, comprising a latch catch.

Vacuum insulated storage containers storage containers are provided. In some embodiments, an insulating container is provided comprising: a receptacle that comprises (i) an inner receptacle, (ii) a rounded outer receptacle, and (iii) a first gasket, wherein the rounded outer receptacle has a peanut-shaped cross-sectional area, wherein the first gasket is configured to form a first seal between the inner receptacle and the rounded outer receptacle, wherein a first independent compartment, a second independent compartment, and a third independent compartment are formed in the inner receptacle, wherein the first independent compartment, the second independent compartment, and the third independent compartment are configured to each store food items having varying temperatures, wherein an area of the first compartment is approximately equivalent to a combined area of the second independent compartment and the third independent compartment, and wherein a vacuum cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner receptacle and an inner wall of the rounded outer receptacle; a lid structure that comprises an inner lid portion, a rounded outer lid portion, and a second gasket configured to form a second seal between the inner lid portion and the rounded outer lid portion, wherein a cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner lid portion and an inner wall of the rounded outer lid portion, wherein a bottom surface of the inner lid portion includes a plurality of protrusions that correspond with each of the first independent compartment, the second independent compartment, and the third independent compartment, and wherein a cross-sectional area of the rounded outer lid portion is peanut-shaped; and a plurality of latches that are each connected to a protrusion on the lid structure, wherein each of the plurality of latches connected the lid structure to the receptacle.

Vacuum insulated storage containers storage containers are provided. In some embodiments, an insulating container is provided comprising: a receptacle that comprises (i) an inner receptacle, (ii) a rounded outer receptacle, and (iii) a first gasket, wherein the rounded outer receptacle has a peanut-shaped cross-sectional area, wherein the first gasket is configured to form a first seal between the inner receptacle and the rounded outer receptacle, wherein a first independent compartment, a second independent compartment, and a third independent compartment are formed in the inner receptacle, wherein the first independent compartment, the second independent compartment, and the third independent compartment are configured to each store food items having varying temperatures, wherein an area of the first compartment is approximately equivalent to a combined area of the second independent compartment and the third independent compartment, and wherein a vacuum cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner receptacle and an inner wall of the rounded outer receptacle; a lid structure that comprises an inner lid portion, a rounded outer lid portion, and a second gasket configured to form a second seal between the inner lid portion and the rounded outer lid portion, wherein a cavity is formed between an outer wall of the inner lid portion and an inner wall of the rounded outer lid portion, wherein a bottom surface of the inner lid portion includes a plurality of protrusions that correspond with each of the first independent compartment, the second independent compartment, and the third independent compartment, and wherein a cross-sectional area of the rounded outer lid portion is peanut-shaped; and a plurality of latches that are each connected to a protrusion on the lid structure, wherein each of the plurality of latches connected the lid structure to the receptacle.

In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.

In one embodiment, a lid structure with latches is configured for sealing use with container vessels of different materials having differing manufacturing dimensional tolerances, such plastic vessels and glass vessels. Another feature of a lid and vessel combination is the provision of a lid receptacle feature, configured to capture the base of a vessel in a stacking arrangement, without utilization of special features on the vessel base. A method of merchandising lids and vessels is described, wherein a lid is provided for separate purchase, a plurality of vessels of different materials is provided for separate purchase which are configured to match to the lid.

A container arrangement is described. The container arrangement comprises a container configured to store one or more contents therein. The container is formed of a glass material. The container arrangement further comprises a sleeve configured to surround the container. The sleeve is formed of a silicone material. The container arrangement further comprises a cap configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the cap is configured to prevent access to the one or more contents within the container.

A container arrangement is described. The container arrangement comprises a container configured to store one or more contents therein. The container is formed of a glass material. The container arrangement further comprises a sleeve configured to surround the container. The sleeve is formed of a silicone material. The container arrangement further comprises a cap configured to switch between an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the cap is configured to prevent access to the one or more contents within the container.

A sterile container, in particular for medical use or storage of medical products or articles, includes a tray with an external base surface and a lid with an external top surface. At least one slide support element is attached to the tray or to the lid. The sterile container is stackable with a second sterile container that is identical to the sterile container. The slide support element acts as a spacer and slide rail to prevent direct contact between facing base surfaces and top surfaces when handling or stacking the sterile containers.

A sterile container, in particular for medical use or storage of medical products or articles, includes a tray with an external base surface and a lid with an external top surface. At least one slide support element is attached to the tray or to the lid. The sterile container is stackable with a second sterile container that is identical to the sterile container. The slide support element acts as a spacer and slide rail to prevent direct contact between facing base surfaces and top surfaces when handling or stacking the sterile containers.

A plastic container comprises a container body having an opening to an interior of the container body; and a lid constructed and arranged for removably coupling to the container body. The lid comprises a base portion covering a first region of the opening of the container body; a movable portion covering a second region of the opening of the container body in a closed position and exposing the opening to the interior of the container body in an open position; and a hinge arrangement between the base portion and the movable portion. The movable portion is constructed and arranged to rotate about an axis along which the hinge arrangement extends, and relative to the base portion. The base portion and the movable portion each extends at a predetermined height above the opening of the container body.