Plastic drum
US3940013A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 1974 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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