Attachment clip for threaded container

Abstract

An annular attachment device is provided that is adapted to engage the threads of a threaded container and provide a connection point for the threaded container. In such an arrangement, the threads of a container may be placed through a center aperture in the attachment device. By threading a lid onto the container, the annular attachment device may be trapped between the container and its lid. An aperture or hook on an outer surface of the annular attachment device allows the device and a supported container to be tethered to a desired location.

1 . A consumer product package, comprising:
 a recessed container having an outside threaded rim;   a lid having an inside threaded rim, wherein the outside and inside threaded rims are sized for complimentary threaded engagement;   an attachment ring having:
 an annular member with an internal diameter that is sized to be one of disposed over and engaged with the outside threaded rim of the recessed container, wherein the annular member is disposed between the recessed container and the lid when the lid is in threaded engagement with the container; and 
 at least one protrusion that extends beyond an outside of the container and the lid when the lid is threaded onto the container; and 
 an aperture extending through the protrusion. 
   
     
     
         2 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the annular member has an inside edge defining the internal diameter and an outside edge, further comprising:
 an outer rim interconnected to the outside edge of the annular member.   
     
     
         3 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the outer rim has an inside surface that in cross-section is substantially perpendicular to the annular member. 
     
     
         4 . The package of  claim 3 , wherein an outside surface of the outer rim has a rounded surface in cross-section. 
     
     
         5 . The package of  claim 2 , wherein the protrusion extends from an outside surface of the outer rim. 
     
     
         6 . The package of  claim 2 , wherein the annular member comprises a substantially flat disk, wherein the outer rim extends above and below top and bottom surfaces of the flat disk. 
     
     
         7 . The package of  claim 2 , wherein the outer rim covers an interface between the recessed container and the rim when the lid and container are in threaded engagement. 
     
     
         8 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a clip device attached to the aperture.   
     
     
         9 . The package of  claim 1 , where a thickness of a portion of the annular member disposed between the recessed container and the lid is less than one-third of the height of the threads. 
     
     
         10 . The package of  claim 1 , wherein the recessed container and the lid form a substantially spherical container when the lid is in threaded engagement with the recessed container. 
     
     
         11 . The package of  claim 10 , wherein an inside surface of the lid further comprises:
 a reflective surface.   
     
     
         12 . The package of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 lip gloss disposed in the recessed container.   
     
     
         13 . An attachment device for providing a connection point on the outside surface of a threaded container, comprising:
 a ring having:
 a substantially flat annular member with an internal diameter that is sized to be one of disposed around and engaged with threads of a threaded container; and 
 at least one protrusion that extends beyond an outside periphery of the annular member, wherein the protrusion extends beyond the interface of a container and lid when the lid is secured to the threads of such a container; and 
 an aperture extending through the protrusion. 
   
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the substantially flat annular ring has an inside edge and an outside edge, further comprising:
 an outer rim interconnected to the outside edge of the annular lip.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the protrusion extends from the outer rim. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 14 , wherein the rim has an inside surface that in cross-section is substantially perpendicular to the annular lip. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein an outside surface of the rim is rounded in cross-section. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a clip interconnected to the aperture of the protrusion.   
     
     
         19 . A method for use with a consumer product container, comprising:
 removing a lid from a recessed container to exposed outside threads on a rim of the recessed container;   engaging a substantially flat annular member with the exposed outside threads;   engaging the lid with the exposed outside threads, wherein the flat annular member is trapped between the lid and the recessed container;   tethering a portion of the flat annular member that extends beyond the interface of the lid and recessed container to an object.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein tethering comprises attaching a clip connected to the portion of the flat annular member.