Patent · US Expired

Device facilitating filling and unfolding of bag within outer casing

US4786192A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 26, 1988
Grant dateNov 22, 1988
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S383/904
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cartridge is provided in the form of a sheet of material having swingable flaps extending from opposing side regions. A folded bag, which is to be filled with fluid, is positioned on the sheet and attached to the flaps, and the flaps are folded thereover in the initial position. In use, the cartridge is placed in a casing and, upon filling, the bag expands in a controlled manner and pushes back the flaps.

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