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Storage and dispensing box for small components

US4898276A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 1987
Grant dateFeb 6, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D83/00
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A multicompartment box for storing and dispensing sets of small parts such as orthodontic brackets. The box has a vacuum-formed base with cavity-like depressions for receiving the parts, and a transparent lid is slidably mounted on the base to cover and uncover the parts. The base defines button-like buttons or projections which fit into mating lid grooves arranged to retain the lid on the box, and to releasably secure the lid in the closed position.

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