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Moisture retention seal

US8297461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 2011
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2543/0099
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a moisture retention seal for use with a package. The moisture retention seal includes an opened-ended canister having a plurality of canister sealing surfaces. Snap-fitted with spatial interference to the canister at its opened-end, is a moisture retention closure having a plurality of closure sealing surfaces. Each canister sealing surface cooperates with a corresponding one of the closure sealing surfaces to form a plurality of partial seals. At least one of the partial seals includes a micro-bead surface comprising one or more small, inwardly directed, narrowly spaced-apart, micro-bead elements. The package that includes a moisture retention seal of the present invention employs only molded parts and does not require gaskets or secondary seals.

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