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Metallic container with a threaded closure

US10040593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2015
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2539/006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a container that may be sealed and reclosed with a threaded closure. More specifically, the present invention relates to methods of manufacturing a metallic container having an opening with inwardly facing threads that are formed after a threaded closure is inserted at least partially into the opening. The container opening may be selectively sealed and reclosed with the threaded closure which releasably engages the container threads.

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