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Elastic band package

US10723532B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 2018
Grant dateJul 28, 2020
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Expiry dateAug 3, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D75/585
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An article includes a panel of elastic material including an elastic strip and a plurality of elastic bands. The elastic strip has opposed first and second longitudinal edges. The plurality of elastic bands are rupturably connected to the first edge of the elastic strip, each of the bands configured as a loop surrounding a first aperture. A method for obtaining an individual elastic band from an article is also described. The article includes a panel of elastic material including an elastic strip and a plurality of elastic bands. The method includes pulling the individual band from the elastic strip to rupture a connection between the individual band and the elastic strip.

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