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Reservoir closure system and method

US8043005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T24/26
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for sealably closing a reservoir is disclosed. The system can have a container and a slider. The container can have an orifice and catches and lips surrounding the orifice. The slider can be translatably attached to the container over the orifice. The slider can slidably engage the catch and lips to force the orifice closed. While attached to the catch and lips, the slider can create a pressurized seal of the orifice.

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