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Container structure

US4288026A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 6, 1979
Grant dateSep 8, 1981
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Expiry dateSep 6, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D25/36
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A company container a sidewall portion of generally circular cross-sectional configuration extending from a closed end portion to an open end portion. The container is of molded expanded polystyrene having a density of from about 1.0 to about 15 lbs./ft.sup.3, and a thickness of from about 35 to about 100 mils. A reinforcing band encircling the sidewall portion and firmly adherent thereto comprises paper of from about 1 to about 2 mils thick, and having a basis weight of from about 9 to about 20 lbs./ream.

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