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Closure having expanded peripheral surface

US7802690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13References

10Claims

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Assignee

Portola Packaging, Inc. · US

Inventors

Richard D. Lohrman · North Aurora, US
Mike Ma · San Jose, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 24, 2005
Grant date	Sep 28, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 17, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D41/34
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A closure includes a ribbed design wherein the ribs improve the ability to manually manipulate the closure and produce a distinctive aesthetic appearance. The new design allows improved manufacturing ability while reducing closure cost.

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