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Sleeve

US9826778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 2013
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 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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