Patent · US Expired

Container systems

US4643330A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1986
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 27, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D41/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of making a package, and the resultant unique package, are disclosed. Spaced closure/container co-engaging means, such as interrupted thread segments, are disclosed which define open channels permitting rinsing and drainage of product, contaminants and moisture from the areas normally entrapping same between the closure and neck portion of the container. The invention also advantageously permits use of hermetic sealing structures in production processes not heretofore possible.

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