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Fin-stabilized container of foldable sheet material

US4347686A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1978
Grant dateSep 7, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 28, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/30
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fin-stabilized container formed from foldable sheet material, particularly suited for aerial planting of seeds or seedlings. A cone or pyramid of sheet material is folded so as to form three or more fins at the trailing end and closure means for a container cavity at the forward end.

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