Cask
US9132974B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D9/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cask for whisky (10), e.g. in a hexagonal or triangular prism shape for ease of stackability. The cask is comprised of a number of staves (11), bound together to form the prism shape. Accordingly, stacking multiple casks naturally compresses the staves together and reduces spirit loss through the side wall of a cask. A method for stacking casks is also described, wherein the cask may be hexagonal, triangular or square ended.
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