Popcorn lid

Abstract

A popcorn container lid can include a concave upper surface that is connected to a side wall surface. The sidewall surface extends from the concave upper surface to a rim interface disposed at a lower portion of the popcorn container lid. The rim interface can include a semi-circular channel extending circumferentially around at least a part of the lower portion of the popcorn container lid. Additionally, the rim interface can comprise an air channel extending from the side wall surface to a bottom edge of the popcorn container lid. The air channel can comprise a portion of the rim interface that protrudes such that it does not engage with a lip of the popcorn container.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A popcorn container lid, the lid comprising:
 a concave upper surface defining a top of a popcorn container lid, the concave upper surface connecting to a side wall surface;   the side wall surface extending from the concave upper surface to a rim interface disposed at a lower portion of the popcorn container lid;   the rim interface comprising a semi-circular channel extending circumferentially around at least a part of the lower portion of the popcorn container lid, the semi-circular channel configured to engage with a lip on a popcorn container; and   the rim interface comprising an air channel extending from the side wall surface to a bottom edge of the popcorn container lid, the air channel comprising a portion of the rim interface that protrudes such that it does not engage the lip of the popcorn container, wherein the air channel is configured to connect the interior of the popcorn container lid with air outside of the popcorn container lid.   
     
     
         2 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a handle integrated into a surface of the popcorn container lid.   
     
     
         3 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a popcorn container lid receptacle, wherein the popcorn container lid receptacle comprises a plurality of popcorn container lids stacked on top of each other; and   wherein the handle of each respective popcorn container lid is configured to allow one popcorn container lid to be removed from the receptacle at a time.   
     
     
         4 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the popcorn container lid receptacle comprises a box having a width approximately equal to the diameter of the popcorn container lid. 
     
     
         5 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the handle is integrated into the concave upper surface. 
     
     
         6 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the handle comprises:
 a first indent portion that extends into the popcorn container lid from an outer portion of the surface of the popcorn container lid   a second indent portion that extends into the popcorn container lid from an outer portion of the surface of the popcorn container lid; and   wherein the first indent portion and the second indent portion are separated by a handle ridge.   
     
     
         7 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the handle ridge is at least equal height with the highest point of the concave upper surface 
     
     
         8 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the handle ridge protrudes from the concave upper surface. 
     
     
         9 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the handle ridge comprises a width extending from the first indent portion to the second indent portion. 
     
     
         10 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 9 , wherein the width of the handle ridge is defined by a first strength feature disposed on a border between the handle ridge and the first indent portion and a second strength feature disposed on a border between the handle ridge and the second indent portion, wherein the first strength feature and the second strength feature are configured to increase the rigidity of at least a portion of the popcorn container lid. 
     
     
         11 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the first strength feature and the second strength feature both extend across the concave upper surface. 
     
     
         12 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the first strength feature and the second strength feature comprise a first ridge and a second ridge, respectively, both of which protrude from a surface of the popcorn container lid. 
     
     
         13 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the first strength feature and the second strength feature comprise a first channel and a second channel, respectively, both of which protrude into a surface of the popcorn container lid. 
     
     
         14 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the concave upper surface and the side wall surface comprise the same radius of curvature. 
     
     
         15 . The popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the concave upper surface comprises a smaller radius of curvature than the side wall surface. 
     
     
         16 . A method for creating a popcorn container lid, the method comprising:
 creating within a mold a popcorn container lid, the popcorn container lid comprising:
 a concave surface defining a portion of a popcorn container lid, the concave surface connecting to a rim interface; 
 the rim interface comprising a semi-circular channel extending circumferentially around at least a part of the lower portion of the popcorn container lid, the semi-circular channel configured to engage with a lip on a popcorn container; and 
 the rim interface comprising an air vent extending from an interior of the popcorn container lid to a bottom edge of the popcorn container lid, the air vent comprising a portion of the rim interface that protrudes such that it does not engage the lip of the popcorn container; and 
   fully forming the air vent within the mold.   
     
     
         17 . A popcorn container lid, the lid comprising:
 a concave upper surface defining a top of a popcorn container lid, the concave upper surface connecting to a side wall surface;   the side wall surface extending from the concave upper surface to a skirt disposed at a lower portion of the popcorn container lid;   the skirt comprising one or more popcorn container lid interfaces extending circumferentially around at least a part of the lower portion of the popcorn container lid, the one or more popcorn container lid interfaces are configured to engage with a lip on a popcorn container; and   the skirt comprising an air vent formed within a continuous portion of a surface of the popcorn container lid.   
     
     
         18 . A popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the one or more popcorn container lid interfaces comprise one or more nubs that are configured to expand over the lip of the popcorn container and contract to a resting point with the one or more nubs positioned below the lip of the popcorn container. 
     
     
         19 . A popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the one or more popcorn container lid interfaces comprise a semi-circular channel extending circumferentially around at least a part of the lower portion of the popcorn container lid, the semi-circular channel configured to engage with a lip on a popcorn container 
     
     
         20 . A popcorn container lid as recited in  claim 17 , further comprising a handle integrated into the concave upper surface, wherein the handle is formed within a continuous portion of a surface of the popcorn lid container.