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Container and closure assembly

US8245867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 2007
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/00842
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container and closure assembly is provided that defines an opening and has a lip positioned around the opening. The lip defines an inner surface, an outer surface, and a top surface. The container and closure assembly also includes a closure to attach to the container. The closure includes a top portion, a first skirt extending from the top portion, and a second skirt extending from the top portion. The closure also includes a latch and a hinge connected to the latch. The latch includes an actuator extending from the connection location and a follower portion extending from the connection location. The follower portion of the latch includes a blocking structure. Movement of actuator causes movement of blocking structure. The latch is movable between a first position in which the blocking structure is positioned in contact with the lip and a second position in which the blocking structure is spaced from the lip.

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