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Container and lid with multiple seals therebetween and methods for making and using the same

US11794959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2021
Grant dateOct 24, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00972
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A moisture tight container includes a container body and a lid preferably linked to the body by a hinge. The body and lid include at least a first seal and a second seal in series to provide a moisture tight seal between the body and the lid. The first seal includes mating of thermoplastic-to-thermoplastic sealing surfaces of the body and lid respectively. The second seal includes mating of thermoplastic-to-elastomeric sealing surfaces of the body and lid, respectively, or of the lid and body, respectively.

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