Container and corresponding method

Abstract

A container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported. The lid may comprise a supporting portion which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface when the lid is in the second position, to orientate the container such that the recess is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal.

1 . A container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the second position the lid is configured to act as a stand on which the base is supported. 
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a front surface which is covered by the lid in the first position of the lid, and a rear surface opposite the front surface, wherein the lid is configured to rest against the rear surface when the lid is in the second position. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a supporting portion which is configured, when supported on a horizontal surface when the lid is in the second position, to orientate the container such that the recess is exposed at an angle of between 30 degrees and 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises at least one fold line for folding the lid into a plurality of smaller portions. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one fold line comprises a plurality of fold lines. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of fold lines are parallel to each other. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid is resiliently deformable between the first position and the second position. 
     
     
         8 . The container according to any of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 8 , wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the recess comprises at least one primary holder for releasably securing, in the recess, a main body from an aerosol provision system, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the recess comprises at least one secondary holder for releasably securing, in the recess, a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the at least one object comprises the cartridge. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a first end that is attached to the base, and a second free end opposite the first end. 
     
     
         13 . The container of  claim 12 , wherein the lid comprises an end portion comprising a width that decreases in the direction from the first end to the second free end. 
     
     
         14 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a maximum width of less than 100 mm when the lid is in the first position. 
     
     
         15 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a maximum length of less than 160 mm when the lid is in the first position. 
     
     
         16 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises a maximum depth of less than 70 mm when the lid is in the first position. 
     
     
         17 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises at least one contoured surface for allowing a user to better grip the container via the countered surface. 
     
     
         18 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises at least one contoured surface for allowing a user to better grip the lid via the countered surface. 
     
     
         19 . The container of  claim 17 , wherein each contoured surface comprises a plurality of grooves. 
     
     
         20 . A container comprising a base defining a recess for storing at least one object, and a lid moveable between a first position in which the recess is covered by the lid and a second position in which the recess is exposed for allowing the object to be removed from the recess, wherein the container comprises a securing means for securing the lid in the first position, wherein the securing means is an elasticated material, secured to the container, which is configured to grip a portion of the lid between the elasticated material and the base when the lid is in the first position. 
     
     
         21 . A kit of parts comprising the container of  claim 1 , further comprising a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body, wherein the at least one object comprises the main body and the cartridge. 
     
     
         22 . A method of storing at least one object in the container of  claim 1 . 
     
     
         23 . The method according to of  claim 22 , wherein the at least one object comprises a main body from an aerosol provision system, and a cartridge from an aerosol provision system, wherein the cartridge is attachable to the main body.