Method and system for dispensing an irregularly shaped article for retail sale
US6199721A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D81/113
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for dispensing an irregularly shaped article for retail sale includes a package assembly and a dispensing assembly. The package assembly includes an inner packaging portion and an outer packaging portion. The outer packaging portion defines a cylindrical cavity. The inner packaging portion is disposed within the cylindrical cavity. The inner packaging portion defines a cavity for receiving the irregularly shaped article. The inner packaging portion preferably includes at least one cylindrical portion matingly received within the outer packaging portion.
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