Mint package
US6976577B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D83/0481
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In accordance the present invention a package assembly 10 for the storage and distribution of a plurality of mints 14 is provided comprising a bottom container 12 for the storage of the plurality of mints 14, the bottom container 12 comprising a bottom container base 16 and a plurality of bottom container sidewalls 18. The package assembly 10 also includes an upper cover 24 including an upper cover top surface 36. The upper cover 24 is mountable to the bottom container 12. An arched longitudinal detent 38 is formed in the upper cover 24. The arched longitudinal detent 38 is comprised of a detent surface 40 having a detent width 42, a detent length 44 and a detent depth 46. A delivery orifice 54 is formed through a portion of the arched longitudinal detent 38 and has an orifice width 56 and an orifice length 58. The orifice width 56 and the orifice length 58 are sized to allow one of the plurality of mints 14 to pass through the delivery orifice 54. An engagement slot 60 is formed into the arched longitudinal detent 38, the engagement slot 60 having a slot width 63, a slot length 64, and a slot depth 66. The engagement slot 60 is preferably connected to said delivery orifice 54. A s…
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