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Reservoir closure system and method

US8186881B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2011
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2031

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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