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Combined shipping and dispensing package for fluid containers

US5577614A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 1995
Grant dateNov 26, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D81/133
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A combined shipping and dispensing package for fluid containers has an outer container and an internal packing. The internal packing has mating support members, each having a rib section with openings with extending, compliant jacket walls that form cavities to receive and support the fluid containers. Collar portions are formed in the rib section and upper cavity walls to provide support for dispensing conduits extending outwardly of the fluid containers. Compliant spacer walls extend laterally from the rib section to provide lateral support and shock absorption for the jacketed cavities. The package may be used for direct positioning of the fluid container dispensing conduits onto mating fluid receptacles on associated processing equipment without removing the fluid containers from the package.

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