Leakproof, resealable container and cap assembly
US6769558B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D1/16
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A leakproof, resealable container and cap assembly, consisting essentially of: a container having a rim at its upper portion and a cap having a circular base with an outer periphery, a cylindrical tubular skirt having an inner wall with at least one recess, a thumb tab for facilitating the opening and closing of the container, and a hinge connecting the cap to the container; and in a closed portion, the skirt of the cap overlies the container and the rim of the container is situated within the recess of the inner wall of the skirt of the cap.
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