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Container and blank for constructing same

US4390121A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1981
Grant dateJun 28, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 7, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D5/068
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The drawings illustrate two embodiments of a plastic coated, liquid carrying gable top container, and a blank for forming same, including an easily opened pouring spout by virtue of a slit being formed therein, and a flap integrally formed thereon for protecting the lip of the pouring spout and serving to permit liquid tight sealing of the filled container. In one embodiment, the pouring spout is in the conventional location at one of the folded-in gable end sections. In the other embodiment, the pouring spout is formed as one of the sides of the gable top.

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