Holding structure with a plurality of containers held thereon for substances for pharmaceutical, medical or cosmetic applications, and transport or packaging container having same
US11472602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01L2300/0835
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A combination includes: a holding structure including receptacles which are arranged in a regular arrangement and are formed by peripherally formed side walls; containers received in the receptacles, the containers having a basic body which, at an upper end, merges into a shoulder portion which is adjoined by a narrowed neck portion with a widened upper edge with an opening; holding projections provided at lower ends of the receptacles and configured to hold the containers in the receptacles, the holding projections at the lower ends protruding radially inwards into the receptacles, the containers being supported directly on the holding projections; and centering elements provided above the holding projections and configured to center the containers in the receptacles. The centering elements have a beveled configuration and protruding into the receptacles in order to reduce a width of the receptacles at the lower ends thereof in a funnel shape.
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