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Bag loader and bag for beverage cans

US4877068A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1988
Grant dateOct 31, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B67/04
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A receptacle is provided for the collection and transport of empty beverage cans for return to the store for refund. It comprises a reusable bag loader and a standard paper grocery bag. The loader comprises a cluster of open ended tubes. It is insertable into the bag to receive cans in the predetermined formation of rows and columns of the tubes. It is removable from the bag while the cans remain in the bag for transport thereby to the store.

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