Container having a rim or other feature encapsulated by or formed from injection-molded material
US8540111B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2581/3498
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container or tray having various features. The container or tray comprises at least one sidewall having a top edge, the top edge of the at least one sidewall corresponding to a top surface of the tray and a bottom surface adjacent to the sidewall. A flange extends laterally outward from the top edge and is foldably connected to the sidewall at the top edge. The flange comprises at least a portion of the top surface of the tray. An injection-molded feature at least partially encapsulates the flange. The injection-molded feature comprising resin and has a first region in contact with the sidewall and at least a portion of the flange, and a second region adjacent the first region and extending laterally outward from the first region to a free edge of the injection-molded feature. The first region has a greater cross-sectional area than the second region.
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