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Sealing mechanisms for use in liquid-storage containers

US7216779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2004
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00851
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealing mechanism for a container for sealing an interface between two or more of the structural members, including a container body, a pouring spout, and a closing cap, includes an outer annular edge formed as part of a threaded neck opening for the container body, a radial lip formed as part of the pouring spout and being positioned in contact with the neck portion and the closing cap being configured so as to be attachable to the container body for closing the opening and being constructed and arranged so as to seal against the outer annular edge when attached to the container body.

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