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Reclosable container with label bridge

US4570818A · kind A · utility

70Cited by
19References
21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 8, 1984
Grant dateFeb 18, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2401/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A reclosable container formed from thin, flexible thermoformed plastic material. The container has a base and a domed lid joined together by an integral hinge. The relatively flexible container base is stiffened and made rigid only when the lid is inserted into the container base. The lid and the engaged base are strengthened by rims which are provided about the periphery of the lid. Portions of the lid are flared to engage the sides of the base. When the container is closed, the base and the flared portions of the lid provide an essentially non-protruding and smooth label bridge to which a label may be applied without creating a significant gap between the label and the closed container.

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