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US12266453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2020
Grant dateApr 1, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 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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