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Latching structure for food container

US5584408A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 5, 1996
Grant dateDec 17, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2251/1033
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Latching structure for thermoformed plastic containers for food and the like wherein the lid and base of the containers are each provided with mating male and female elongated elements where the locking takes place by interengaging S-shaped sidewalls along the longer sides of the elongated elements, and the shorter sides are spaced from each other to preclude interference during opening and closing.

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