Hermetic container system

Abstract

A container system includes a receptacle configured to hold wipes that has an open first end and a closed second end. The receptacle is formed of a metal material. The container system also includes a closure having a base portion and a cover portion. The closure is formed of a plastic material. The base portion is coupled to the open first end of the receptacle. The cover portion is selectively movable relative the base portion between an open position and a closed position. A first hermetic seal is provided between the cover portion and the base portion and a second hermetic seal is provided between the receptacle and the closure.

1 . A container system comprising:
 a receptacle configured to hold wipes and having an open first end and a closed second end, the receptacle being formed of a metal material; and   a closure having a base portion and a cover portion, the base portion being coupled to the open first end of the receptacle, the closure being formed of a plastic material, the cover portion being selectively movable relative the base portion between an open position and a closed position,   wherein a first hermetic seal is provided between the cover portion and the base portion, and wherein a second hermetic seal is provided between the receptacle and the closure.   
   
   
       2 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein the base portion of the closure is fixedly coupled to the open first end of the receptacle. 
   
   
       3 . The container system of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling of the base portion of the closure to the open first end of the receptacle is provided by at least a friction-fit. 
   
   
       4 . The container system of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling of the base portion of the closure to the open first end of the receptacle is provided by at least an interference-fit. 
   
   
       5 . The container system of  claim 2 , wherein the coupling of the base portion of the closure to the open first end of the receptacle is provided by at least an adhesive-fit. 
   
   
       6 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle includes a body portion and a neck portion, the neck portion being at the open first end and being offset inwardly relative to the body portion. 
   
   
       7 . The container system of  claim 6 , wherein the base portion of the closure includes skirt extending downwardly that at least partially conceals the neck portion and provides a visually continuous transition between the body portion and the closure. 
   
   
       8 . The container system of  claim 7 , wherein the skirt is integrally formed with the base portion as a one-piece unitary body. 
   
   
       9 . The container system of  claim 7 , wherein the skirt is provided as part of a collar that is formed separate from the base portion. 
   
   
       10 . The container system of  claim 9 , wherein the collar includes a flange provided at an upper first end of the skirt and extending substantially perpendicular to the skirt, a lower second end of the skirt being provided adjacent to the receptacle, the flange being coupled directly to the base portion. 
   
   
       11 . The container system of  claim 10 , wherein the lower second end of the skirt is contoured to substantially conform to the receptacle. 
   
   
       12 . The container system of  claim 7 , wherein the neck includes a surface inwardly inclined relative to the body and a lip provided at the open first end. 
   
   
       13 . The container system of  claim 12 , wherein a first portion of the closure is provided at an outer side of the surface and a second portion of the closure is provided at an inner side of the surface. 
   
   
       14 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is coupled to the base portion about a hinge. 
   
   
       15 . The container system of  claim 14 , wherein the hinge is a living hinge and the lid is integrally formed with the base portion as a one-piece unitary body. 
   
   
       16 . The container system of  claim 1 , wherein the metal material is an aluminum material. 
   
   
       17 . A wipe container system comprising:
 a receptacle having an open first end and a closed second end, the receptacle being formed of an aluminum material;   a plurality of wipes stowed with the receptacle; and   a closure having a base portion and a lid portion, the base portion being coupled to the open first end of the base, the closure being formed of a plastic material,   wherein the lid portion of the closure releasably engages the base portion to provide a hermetically sealed environment for the wipes.   
   
   
       18 . The container system of  claim 17 , wherein the wipes are at least partially saturated with a fluid. 
   
   
       19 . The container system of  claim 17 , wherein the lid portion includes a first latching element and the base portion includes a second latching element, the first latching element includes one of a groove and a projection, the second latching element includes the other of the groove and the projection, the groove includes a first peripheral wall and a second peripheral wall, at least one or the first peripheral wall and the second peripheral being flexible, the first peripheral wall includes an indention and a protrusion, the projection has a width greater than a distance between the protrusion and the second peripheral wall, engagement of the first latching element with the second latching element provides the hermetic seal. 
   
   
       20 . A method of providing a hermetically sealed container for holding wipes, the method comprising:
 providing a receptacle formed of an aluminum material, the receptacle having an open first end and a closed second end;   providing a closure formed of plastic, the closure having a base portion and a lid portion;   coupling the base portion of the closure to the open first end of the receptacle; and   providing a first hermetic seal between the lid portion and the base portion and a second hermetic seal between the receptacle and the closure.