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Latching structure for food container

US5046659A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1990
Grant dateSep 10, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/45775
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Latching structure for thermoformed plastic containers for food and the like wherein the lid and base of the containers are each provided with mating male and female elongated elements where the locking takes place at the end of the elongated elements rather than along the sides of these elements.

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