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Collapsible semi-rigid container

US7059487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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27References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 2003
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S215/90
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A collapsible, semi-rigid container includes neck and bottom wall portions and a peripheral side wall extending between the neck and bottom wall. The side wall includes a rigid upper portion and a flexible lower portion. The lower portion of the side wall collapses into the upper portion reducing the internal volume of the container.

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