Containers
US12266453B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D51/245
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a lid (10) for closing a receptacle (20), the lid comprising: a static portion (18) arranged to substantially match an opening of the receptacle to be closed; a plurality of pivoting arms (11) coupled to the static portion; means (12) for moving the plurality of pivoting arms between a first position wherein the plurality of pivoting arms lie within a perimeter of the static portion and a second position wherein the plurality of pivoting arms lie outside a perimeter of the static portion and engage with a complementary feature of the receptacle.
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