Container assemblies of different sizes which stack, nest and assemble separately and in combinaton
US5769229A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00944
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A set of different sized container assemblies, each container assembly consisting of a container and a matching lid, are disclosed in which same size containers nest, same size containers stack, and each smaller size container assembly is received within a larger container assembly, each lid having generally downwardly depending flange means which are radically spaced to receive the upper wall portion of an associated container, the assembly including cam means which assist in the assembly of a container to its associated lid.
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