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Containers, packages, production systems, and distribution systems

US11521005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2020
Grant dateDec 6, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2501/24898
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container, a package, a production system, and a distribution system. The container comprises a first identification and a second identification. The first identification is unique for identifying the container and is not exposed. The second identification is unique for identifying the container and is accessible. The second identification is different from the first identification. The second identification is associated with the first identification. The distribution system comprises a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions causing the processor to perform operations. The operations include: inputting a first identification and a second identification of a first container, wherein the first identification and the second identification are different from each other and are unique for identifying the first container, the first identification is not exposed, and the second identification is accessible; and associating the second identification and the first identification.

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