Multi-purpose grippable bell
US7025219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/0036
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A dome for a plastic container having a longitudinal axis, including an upper portion with a flanged finish adapted to receive a cap where the upper portion extends substantially annular about the axis from the flanged finish to a first horizontal rib, an intermediate portion extending outwardly from under the first horizontal rib of the upper portion to a second horizontal rib, a lower portion extending outwardly from under the second horizontal rib to a third horizontal rib where the third horizontal rib being substantially annular; and a grip panel formed in opposite side surfaces from under the first horizontal rib to above the third horizontal rib, where the opposing grip panels enable a thumb and forefingers of an hand size to grip the container while opposing surfaces of the intermediate and lower portions without the grip panel enable a thumb and forefingers of another hand size to grip the container.
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