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Sealed container with replaceable plug insert

US4569456A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 2, 1984
Grant dateFeb 11, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D1/0238
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hermetically sealed container formed from thermoplastic material is provided with a hollow body having an open end terminating in a tapered wall defining a sealing region about an opening with a decreasing cross-sectional area in the direction toward the interior of the hollow body. A hollow plug insert is provided in the opening and has a peripheral sealing surface generally complementary with the defined sealing region. Over the opening is a closure structure that is unitary with the hollow body, that encloses the plug insert, and that retains the plug insert in the opening. A severable frangible web joins the closure structure to the hollow body outwardly of the opening.

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