Sleeve
US9826778B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D85/08
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sleeve (1) for holding a plurality of elongate elements (9) positioned in end-to-end relationship is disclosed. The sleeve has an elongate body (2) with opposite ends (10,11) and a space (3) defined therebetween to receive the elongate elements (9). The elongate body has an opening (4) between the ends (10,11) that is configured to enable a user to contact elongate elements (9) received in the sleeve (1) through the opening (4) and push them along, and out of one end of the sleeve (1).
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