Covering device

Abstract

A device ( 1 ) for covering a container comprising a cup-shaped body with a covering top ( 2 ) and a peripheral skirt ( 3 ) and a tear band lock ( 5 ). The device further comprises a seal ( 11 ) for engaging the container to prevent contamination from entering a space between the device ( 1 ) and a container surface.

1 . A device for covering a container comprising 
 a cup-shaped body with a covering top and a peripheral skirt,    a tear band lock, and    a seal for engaging the container to prevent contamination from entering a space between the device and a container surface.    
   
   
       2 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tear band lock is configured for snap-fitting engagement with a container.  
   
   
       3 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tear band lock has a locking ring having a lower tapered surface and an upper ledge for snap-fitting engagement with a container.  
   
   
       4 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tear band lock is located at the lower end of the skirt.  
   
   
       5 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the tear band lock is integrally moulded with the peripheral skirt.  
   
   
       6 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the device material is resilient.  
   
   
       7 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the seal wall is resilient.  
   
   
       8 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the seal wall extends from an inner surface of the cup.  
   
   
       9 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the seal wall extends from an inner surface of the covering top of the device.  
   
   
       10 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the seal wall extends downwardly.  
   
   
       11 . A device as claimed in  claim 10  wherein the seal wall extends inwardly and downwardly.  
   
   
       12 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a fastener for engagement with a container.  
   
   
       13 . A device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the fastener depends from the inner surface of the covering top.  
   
   
       14 . A device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the fastener is substantially concentric with the peripheral skirt.  
   
   
       15 . A device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the fastener is threaded.  
   
   
       16 . A device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the fastener comprises a plurality of sections.  
   
   
       17 . A device as claimed in  claim 16  wherein the sections are arcuate, together forming a circular configuration.  
   
   
       18 . A device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the fastener is flexible.  
   
   
       19 . A device as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the seal wall extends from the fastener.  
   
   
       20 . A device as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the seal wall extends outwardly from the fastener.  
   
   
       21 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the location of the seal relative to the tear band lock is such that the seal is drawn into sealing engagement with the container upon engagement of the tear band lock with a container.  
   
   
       22 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a fastener for engagement with a container, and the location of the seal relative to the fastener is such that the seal is drawn into sealing engagement with the container upon engagement of the fastener with a container.  
   
   
       23 . A device as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising a hand grip formed on the external surface of the cover.