Lids for securing items in containers

Abstract

Various embodiments for a lid for a container are provided. In one embodiment, a lid has a rectangular top with a circular opening, as well as a plurality of protruding flaps extending outward from a side of the rectangular top. The plurality of protruding flaps are sized to be received by corresponding connectors on a container. The lid also has a tubular receptacle affixed to the circular opening, which has a curvature and extends upward and outward from the rectangular top.

1 . A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
 a rectangular top having an opening;   a plurality of protruding flaps extending outward from a side of the rectangular top, the plurality of protruding flaps sized to be received by corresponding connectors on a container; and   a receptacle having four side walls and dimensioned to be secured atop the opening in the rectangular top and to receive an article of deposit, the rectangular receptacle including a first angular shelf extending along a first side wall of the rectangular receptacle, the first angular shelf being affixed to a top of the first side wall of the rectangular receptacle and angling downward therefrom and a second angular shelf extending along an opposite side wall of the rectangular receptacle, the second angular shelf being affixed to a bottom of the opposite side wall and angling downward therefrom,   wherein the second angular shelf extends beneath the first angled shelf.   
     
     
         2 . The lid of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a slot in the rectangular top to receive a locking device to secure the lid to the container.   
     
     
         3 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of protruding flaps contains a bend extending along the width of each of the protruding flaps. 
     
     
         4 . The lid of  claim 3 , wherein the each bend in the plurality of protruding flaps causes the plurality of protruding flaps to each bend approximately 45 degrees along the width of each of flap. 
     
     
         5 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of protruding flaps includes two protruding flaps spaced approximately 8/14 inches from one another. 
     
     
         6 . The lid of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a cover affixed to a portion of a top of the rectangular receptacle.   
     
     
         7 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the corresponding connectors are hinges. 
     
     
         8 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is removable. 
     
     
         9 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the opening in the rectangular top is dimensioned to be rectangle approximately 20 inches by 12 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The lid of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 three side walls extending downward respectively from three sides of the rectangular top.   
     
     
         11 . The lid of  claim 1 , wherein the first angled shelf has a bend extending along the width of the first angled shelf. 
     
     
         12 . The lid of  claim 11 , wherein the bend causes the first angled shelf to bend approximately 30 degrees. 
     
     
         13 . A lid for a container, the lid comprising:
 a rectangular top having a circular opening in the rectangular top;   a plurality of protruding flaps extending outward from a side of the rectangular top, the plurality of protruding flaps sized to be received by corresponding connectors on a container; and   a tubular receptacle affixed to the circular opening, the tubular receptacle having a curvature and extending upward and outward from the rectangular top.   
     
     
         14 . The lid of  claim 13 , wherein the tubular receptacle has a diameter of approximately 4 inches. 
     
     
         15 . The lid of  claim 13 , wherein the tubular receptacle has a curvature of approximately 90 degrees. 
     
     
         16 . The lid of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 an additional circular opening to retain a viewing window.   
     
     
         17 . The lid of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 three side walls extending downward respectively from three sides of the rectangular top.   
     
     
         18 . A lid assembly for a container, the lid assembly comprising:
 a lid having an opening defined therein;   a plurality of walls extending upward from the lid, the plurality of walls generally surrounding the opening;   at least two tabs extending from a side of the lid, the at least two tabs to engage connectors on a container;   a first shelf affixed to and extending angularly downward from an upper portion of one of the plurality of walls in a first direction; and   a second shelf affixed to and extending angularly downward from a lower portion of an opposite one of the plurality walls in a second direction, wherein the first direction is from the one of the plurality of walls towards a center of the opening, and wherein the second direction is from the opposite one of the plurality of walls towards the center of the opening.   
     
     
         19 . The lid assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the connectors are hinges.