Patent · US Expired

Open top container

US5735427A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 1995
Grant dateApr 7, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D45/16
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An open top container having a drum and a lid wherein the lid engages the drum for sealing the contents thereof using clamps which secure the lid and drum into an engaged relationship. The lid and drum utilize a cammed engagement member so that as the clamps are activated the cammed surface provides a tightening of the lid to the drum.

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