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Receptacle for particulate matter

US5995783A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1998
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/068
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A receptacle for particulate matter to be supplied to an apparatus. The receptacle includes a container, adapted to store particulate matter. The container has an opening defined therein. A substantially rigid, relatively nondeformable flange has a portion permanently connected to the container within the defined opening so as to facilitate placement and removal of the receptacle with the apparatus.

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