Latching structure for food container
US5584408A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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