Container having an improved hinge
US6349875B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S229/931
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamshell container having an improved hinge for reducing container rear wall buckling when the container is opened and closed is disclosed. The hinge includes first and second offset partial hinge portions, each extending inwardly from one side of the container for less than the full width of the container. The partial hinge portions include fold line portions near the container side walls and parallel slit portions in the central area of the rear wall. A blank for forming the subject container is also disclosed.
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