Lid with rotating closure

Abstract

A lid for a container. The lid comprising a plate circumscribe by a wall, the plating having an opening therethrough. A twisting closure movably affixed to the plate. The twisting closure movable from first position covering the opening to a second position wherein the opening is not covered. The twisting closure secured to the plate by a post protruding from the plate and a cap engaging the post and capturing a portion of the twisting closure therebetween.

1 . A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
 a plate having an upper surface and a lower surface proximate thereto and at least one opening;   a wall circumscribing about the plate and sealingly affixed thereto;   a twisting closure rotatably attached to the upper surface, the twisting closure covering a portion of the upper surface;   wherein the twisting closure covers the at least one opening in the closed position and the opening is not covered by the twisting closure in the open position.   
     
     
         2 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the twisting closure is rotatable about a central axis between the closed position and the open position. 
     
     
         3 . The lid of  claim 1 , further comprising a cap engagable with the plate and configured to attach the twisting closure to the upper surface. 
     
     
         4 . The lid of  claim 3 , further comprising a spring disposable between the cap and the twisting closure, the spring further configured to bias the twisting closure against the upper surface. 
     
     
         5 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the twisting closure further comprises at least one seal configured to seal the at least one opening in the closed position. 
     
     
         6 . The lid of  claim 5 , wherein the seal seals the twisting closure over the at least one opening. 
     
     
         7 . The lid of  claim 1 , further comprising a gasket disposed about a lower circumference of the wall and configured to seal the lid onto the container. 
     
     
         8 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the twisting closure further comprises a lip engageable with the spring. 
     
     
         9 . A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
 a plate having a wall extending downward from the plate and an upper surface configured to face away from the container when the lid is engaged with the container;   at least one opening;   a post located on the plate and extending upwards;   a twisting closure having an opening for receiving the post, the twisting closure disposed upon a portion of the plate and rotatable about the post between an open position and a closed position, the twisting closure configured to cover the at least one opening in the closed position , the twisting closure further configured to expose the at least one opening in the open position.   
     
     
         10 . The lid of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a spring at least partially disposable within the opening of the twisting closure; and   a cap configured to connect to the post, the cap further configured to hold the spring and the twisting closure in place.   
     
     
         11 . The lid of  claim 10 , wherein the spring is positioned between the cap and the twisting closure such that the spring presses against the cap and presses the twisting closure against the upper surface. 
     
     
         12 . The lid of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one seal configured to seal the at least one opening when the twisting closure is in the closed position. 
     
     
         13 . The lid of  claim 12 , wherein the seal seals the twisting closure over the at least one opening. 
     
     
         14 . The lid of  claim 9 , further comprising a gasket configured to seal the lid onto the container. 
     
     
         15 . The lid of  claim 9 , wherein the wall extends upward from the upper surface. 
     
     
         16 . A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
 a plate having a wall extending from a periphery of the wall;   at least one opening;   a post located on the plate;   a twisting closure having a central aperture configured to receive the post, the twisting closure configured to rotate about the post between an open position and a closed position, the twisting closure further configured to cover the at least one opening in the closed position, the twisting closure further configured to expose the at least one opening in the open position; and   a cap connected to the post, wherein the twisting closure is rotatably secured to the plate.   
     
     
         17 . The lid of  claim 16 , further comprising a spring configured to press against the cap and to press the twisting closure against the upper surface. 
     
     
         18 . The lid of  claim 16 , further comprising at least one seal configured to seal the at least one opening when the twisting closure is in the closed position. 
     
     
         19 . The lid of  claim 18 , wherein the seal seals the twisting closure over the at least one opening. 
     
     
         20 . The lid of  claim 16 , further comprising a gasket configured to seal the lid onto the container.