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Sealing device for a container

US8336725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2006
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D17/506
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A one-piece re-sealable sealing device (210) for use with a container (212), operable between a closed position and an open position in which, when the sealing device (210) is in the closed position it forms a folded shape comprising an upper part (240), a middle part (230) and a base part (220), hinged together. The sealing device (210) further comprises a lever (245,226,224) both for levering the sealing device (210) from the closed position to the open position, and for pivoting the sealing device (210) from the open position to the closed position to re-seal the container.

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