Consumables container with multi-functional cap
US6596328B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2577/205
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved container for food and other perishable products comprising a simple construction and a multi-functional cap. The receptacle portion is a blow molded plastic, while a outer layer comprising a shrink-wrap graphics carrier is applied over the receptacle and cap. The multi-functional cap nests over and seals the mouth end of the container, inverts to seat on the mouth of the container as a bowl, and nests over the base of the container for storage while the container is in use.
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