Latch for a container
US5339973A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2251/105
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for storing foods or other goods comprising a tray including a bottom and at least one side wall extending upwardly from the bottom, the side wall including a seal flange; a cover including a top and at least one side wall extending downwardly from the top, the side wall of the cover including a second seal flange; wherein each of the seal flanges of the cover and the tray comprise a curved surface, the curved surfaces interlocking over an arc of more than 180.degree. to form a seal between the tray and the cover.
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