Patent · US Expired

Airtight container and method for filling container with product

US6283298A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1999
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45D40/221
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A container adapted to seal the internal contents against exposure to the external environment when not is use includes a cover hingeably coupled to a base and a latch closure mechanism. At least one opening extends completely through the base. The interior surface of the cover is adapted to sealingly engage the opening in the base when the cover is pivoted against the base. A separate seal is provided to cover the opening at the bottom surface of the base to hold product within the opening between the interior surface of the cover and the seal.

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