Storage container system including universal lids

Abstract

A storage system comprising a plurality of storage vessels, wherein each storage vessel has a unique opening diameter such that the storage vessels are adapted to nest within one another, and a plurality of identical lids, wherein each lid is configured to seal each of the storage vessels. Once sealed, the storage vessels are configured to stack and detachably affix on top of one another, providing a convenient way to store the sealed vessels. Each of the identical lids are configured to seal each of the storage vessels such that any combination of storage vessel and lid will result in a tightly sealed storage vessel, lock each of the storage vessels via a locking mechanism, and stack on top of one another via an attachment mechanism such that the identical lids form a compact set of lids that is adapted to be placed onto the compact set of storage vessels.

1 . A storage system comprising:
 a plurality of storage vessels, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels has a unique opening diameter such that the plurality of storage vessels are adapted to nest within one another; and   a plurality of identical lids, wherein each lid is configured to seal each of the plurality of storage vessels.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of lids further comprises a set of attachment rims positioned such that the attachment rims coincide with each unique opening diameter of the plurality of storage vessels. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of lids further comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one of a bayonet fitting, a screw-thread, and a push-to-release mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of lids further comprises an ergonomically designed portion. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of lids further comprises an attachment mechanism such that a first lid may be stacked and locked onto a second lid. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein each of the storage vessels comprises a similar attachment mechanism to that of the lids such that the bottom of each vessel is configured to stack and lock onto the top of each lid. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein each of the lids comprises a zig-zag design defining a plurality of peaks and valleys. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein each of the lids further comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein each of the plurality of valleys is uniquely color coded to identify the size of a particular valley. 
     
     
         11 . A storage system comprising:
 a plurality of storage vessels, wherein each of the plurality of storage vessels has a uniquely sized opening such that the plurality of storage vessels are adapted to nest within one another to form a compact set of storage vessels; and   a plurality of identical lids, wherein each lid is configured to:
 seal each of the plurality of storage vessels such that any combination of storage vessel and lid will result in a tightly sealed storage vessel, 
 lock each of the plurality of storage vessels via a locking mechanism; and 
 stack on top of one another via an attachment mechanism when not sealing a vessel such that the plurality of identical lids form a compact set of lids that is adapted to be placed onto the compact set of storage vessels. 
   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of lids further comprises a set of attachment rims positioned such that the attachment rims coincide with each uniquely sized opening of the plurality of storage vessels. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises at least one of the following:
 a bayonet fitting;   a screw-thread;   and a push-to-release mechanism.   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of lids further comprises an ergonomically designed portion. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein each of the storage vessels comprises a similar attachment mechanism to that of the lids such that the bottom of each vessel is configured to stack and detachably affix onto the top of each lid. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein each of the lids comprises a zig-zag design defining a plurality of peaks and valleys. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein each of the lids further comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein each of the plurality of valleys is uniquely color coded to identify the size of a particular valley.