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Welding wire package

US7377388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateNov 15, 2004
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/04
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A package for containing and dispensing wire from a coil of welding wire. The package having an outer layer with a bottom and an outer side wall having an upper edge defining a box opening for removing the wire from the package. The package further including an inner core positioned within the inner cylindrical opening of the wire coil wherein the inner core has a base supported by the package bottom and an oppositely facing core top. The core base being generally maintained relatively to the package bottom to prevent the core from “walking-up” the wire coil and the core top being allowed to tilt as the wire exits the package.

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