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Abstract

A container assembly includes a container member having an open end, and a lid threadably engagable with the container member for closing the open end of the container member. A locking member is provided on the lid which is engagable with a latch member located on an upper surface of the container member. The locking member is pivotable about a horizontal axis and prevents rotation of the lid with respect to the container member when the locking member is engaged with the latch member. A seal is provided between the lid and the container member. The seal is located between wall members of the lid and the container member such that the seal is gradually compressed as the lid is threadably secured to the container member. The lid and the container member each include opposing rims which abut one another when the lid is secured to the container member to maintain the seal in a horizontally compressed state, and to prevent the lid from being blown off of the container member if the container assembly is dropped and large pressures develop inside of the container assembly.

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First Claim