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Metal flexible finger ferrule for flanged container closure

US5348174A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1993
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S220/915
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A metal flexible finger ferrule is provided for holding a dispensing device to the top of a flanged opening of a container. The ferrule includes a plurality of flexible fingers shaped to fit ground the flange of the container and also shaped to frictionally engage a surrounding retaining collar.

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