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System and fixture for closing a foldable cap

US8918981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53687
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A fixture for holding a pivotally closable cap with a base connected to a cover by a foldable hinge during a closure operation. The fixture includes a U-shaped slide member having a back wall and a pair of side walls extending therefrom for accommodating the cap with the base and cover in an open condition. The side walls have distal extents, which extend beyond a transverse mid-line of the cover and prevent angular movement of the cover within the slide member.

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