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Reclosable container

US6234333A · kind A · utility

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22Claims
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Filing dateJun 14, 1999
Grant dateMay 22, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/565
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The reclosable container (1), adapted to reduce the risk of contamination of the substance contained therein, comprises a hollow body (2) provided with a dispensing mouth (15) which can be plugged through respective detachable closure elements (4, 20, 23) which comprise plugs (6, 6b, 6c, 21, 21b, 25) which can be coupled to the mouth (15); the closure elements (4, 20, 23) are monolithic with the container (1); the plugs (6, 6b, 6c, 21, 21b, 25) are located on the closure elements (4, 20, 23) on the side thereof directed towards the mouth (15). The method comprises the formation of the closure elements (4, 20, 23) nonlithically with the container (1); during formation, the plugs (6, 6b, 6c, 21, 21b, 25) are formed on the closure elements (4, 20, 23) on the side of these elements which is directed towards the mouth (15); at the end of the formation, the plugs (6, 6b, 6c, 21, 21b, 25) are made to couple to the mouth (15). The container and method are used in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food industries, etcetera.

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