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Plastic drum

US3940013A · kind A · utility

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6References
7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 8, 1974
Grant dateFeb 24, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 8, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D25/22
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic drum comprising a bottom portion, a generally cylindrical side wall extending upwardly from the bottom portion, and a top portion closing the upper end of the side wall. The top portion has an elongated channel formed therein which extends completely thereacross. A support means is secured to the top portion and extends over the channel. The channel is uninterrupted with protuberances to permit a tine means of a lifting apparatus to be inserted therein below the support means so that the lifting apparatus may transport the drum. A pair of pouring spouts are provided on opposite sides of the channel outwardly of the support means.

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