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Container assembly, closure cap for container assembly, container for container assembly, method for manufacturing a container assembly

US12006089B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2020
Grant dateJun 11, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7158
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Container assembly comprising a container and a closure, wherein the container is made of a crystallisable polymer material and comprises a neck portion with an outer cap surface and defines an outlet opening, the neck portion being configured for receiving the closure, wherein the closure includes a closure cap made of a crystallisable polymer material and has an inner cap surface, the closure cap being matched to the neck portion of the container to cover the outlet opening in a closed state, wherein the inner cap surface of the closure cap contacts the outer cap surface of the neck portion when the container assembly is closed, and wherein the material of the inner cap surface of the closure cap and/or of the outer cap surface of the neck portion is crystallised, to allow the container assembly to be opened after being closed for an elongated period of time.

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