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Container carrier

US9815605B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 2010
Grant dateNov 14, 2017
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D71/508
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a container carrier and to packaging systems for containers and using the same. This invention pertains to carrier stock for machine application to substantially identical containers such as beverage cans having annular chimes, cylindrical side walls, and frusto-conical walls between the chimes and the side walls. In particular, the present invention relates to plastic film having apertures to securely retain drinks cans, food cans, bottles and similar containers, a method of applying the film and the resultant combination.

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