Patent · US Expired

Containers

US5516562A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 1993
Grant dateMay 14, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24992
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container suitable for hazardous liquids such as agrochemical concentrates comprises an outer shell (I) made from a compressed fiber material, typically recycled biodegradable material, having an associated barrier (3) comprising a water soluble or water dispersible polymeric material. The container is stackable. A method of making the container, and of testing the coating for leaks, is also described.

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