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Stackable container system, operating system using container system, and method

US10279989B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2016
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/267
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stackable container system configured to carry material includes at least one container having a first end and a second end, a holding area for the material, the holding area extending from the first end to the second end, a first opening at the second end, the material controllably releasable from the holding area through the first opening, and a chute that passes through the holding area, the chute extending from the first end to the second end, a first end of the chute including a receiving portion having a larger area than a combined area of the first opening and a second end of the chute.

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