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Container and method for dispensing semi-solid substances

US4883198A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 6, 1987
Grant dateNov 28, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 6, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2231/027
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container for semi-solid substances includes a releasable seal adapted to be opened by a user. Opening of the seal releases vacuum pressure inside the container to allow the semi-solid substance to be dispensed from the open end of the container as a unitary mass.

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