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Storage container

US9676530B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims

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Assignee

TLC Design Limited · GB

Inventor

Tom Cotton · London, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 13, 2013
Grant date	Jun 13, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D83/767
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A storage device (10) comprising a receptacle (12) and a movable closure member (22), the closure member comprising a seal (30) about its periphery, for positioning against the inside of the receptacle, and a valve (32) within its periphery, wherein the closure member can be moved within the receptacle such that its periphery is substantially continually in contact with the internal surface of the receptacle, and wherein, when in an open position, the valve allows flow of fluid from within the receptacle through the valve, and when in a closed position, the valve prevents flow of liquid from within the receptacle, wherein the receptacle is substantially closed at its lower end.

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