Product evacuation rib
US9248932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/0018
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for storing a food product, the container including a top opening for receiving a material, a side portion extending between the top opening and a bottom of the container. The container provides an inward projecting rib disposed on the side portion having an upper portion having a radius of curvature smaller than a bottom portion of the rib. The rib provides for increased hoop strength and facilitates product evacuation below the rib.
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