Patent · US Expired

Apparatus for suspending containers in an inverted position

US5435513A · kind A · utility

13Cited by
14References
1Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 13, 1994
Grant dateJul 25, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 13, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D23/003
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device and method for holding a container in an inverted position to assist in dispensing the contents of the container. A bracket and retaining band are doubled along the length of the container. The retaining band holds the bracket into abutment with the container. The bracket has a mounting portion or mechanism that allows the bracket to be hung from or mounted to a supporting structure. The bracket also includes a portion towards the opposite end of the bracket which stabilizes the bracket along the side of the container to resist rotation of the hook. The bracket and retaining band allow suspension of the container in an inverted position for easier dispension of the contents of the container.

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