Buckling clamshell container for automated aliquot and dispersal processes
US7938284B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D75/22
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A package assembly for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a pair of flexure channels are defined in opposing sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly to flex about the flexure axis in response to a force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions separate in response to the force.
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