Storing and dispensing means for hose and the like
US4223710A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 3, 1979 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In the embodiment shown, for exemplary purposes, the invention comprises a storing and dispensing container for hose, rope, wire and such filamentary material, formed of compliant, resilient platic. The container has an apertured base and an annular shell joined thereto, the end of the shell opposite the base having a plurality of limbs and webs. Each web has a tab-receiving slot formed therein latchingly to receive therein a tab formed in the end of a limb. Each of the limbs have the end tabs, and each thereof is received in slots provided therefor, to form a basket-weave-type of closure for the container.
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