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Container with interchangeable components

US4974738A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1989
Grant dateDec 4, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00805
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container is provided having a tray component and an independent cover component which is adapted to assume open and close modes with respect to the tray component. The components are interchangeable and each is provided with a recessed center portion having a base delimited by an angularly extending wall. An edge of the wall defines an open side. Each component also includes a laterally extending rim protruding outwardly from the wall edge. A predetermined first portion of the rim is provided with a first lock member and a predetermined second portion of the rim is provided with a second lock member. When the components are in the close mode, the first lock member of the tray component is in interlocking engagement with the second lock member of the cover component and vice versa.

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