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Closure assembly for containers

US5181626A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1991
Grant dateJan 26, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00972
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container closure assembly comprising a rigid lid and a separately formed flexibly resilient sealing member mounted to the lid and moveable with the lid between closed and open positions relative to the container. Rocking lugs are integrally formed with either the lid or the seal member for a rocking of the lid to an open position for removal from the container. Cooperating positioning lugs are provided to position the closed lid, with seal member, relative to the container mouth.

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