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Clamping device and container having a closure device secured in position by the clamping device

US5743439A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1995
Grant dateApr 28, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G69/183
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An outlet closure element in the embodiment is a metal or other material, e.g., plastic, plate which is circular in plan, formed in one piece and which has a substantially central frusto-conical upwardly directly (as considered in use) inset or profile. The periphery of the rim element has a plurality of projecting interengaging portions, in the embodiment four, equiangularly spaced, bayonet shaped locators or slots for releasable interengaging cooperation with members in the form of four bayonet kind of lugs located on the periphery of the outlet of the container.

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