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Container with reinforced tab
Assignee: Ray Products Inc
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Filing: 1999-09-02
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Granted: 2001-05-29
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Expires: 2019-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A package having a container having an inner surface, an outer surface, and a sidewall defining a cavity, with the container having an inner locking tab in the cavity defining a recess in the outer surface of the container, and with a stiffening material being placed in the recess to add strength to the locking tab.
Inventors
- 👤 Randall J. Bowsman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/26; B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/40; B65D1/42; B65D1/48; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; A61L2103/00; A61L2103/15; A61L2202/00; A61L2202/10; A61L2202/18; A61L2202/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A package, comprising: a container of a first material, said container defining a first cavity, said container having an aperture into said first cavity, said aperture being sealable and openable; a tray receivable into said first cavity; a ledge on said container, said ledge supporting said tray; and a protrusion on said ledge, said protrusion restricting motion of said tray on said ledge, said protrusion defining a second cavity protruding into said first cavity, said second cavity containing a second material to enhance rigidity of said protrusion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A package, comprising: a container of a first material, said container defining a first cavity, said container having an aperture into said first cavity, said aperture being sealable and openable; a tray receivable into said first cavity; a ledge on said container, said ledge supporting said tray; and a protrusion on said ledge, said protrusion restricting motion of said tray on said ledge, said protrusion defining a second cavity protruding into said first cavity, said second cavity containing a second material to enhance rigidity of said protrusion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said container is formed from a thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said second material in said second cavity is curable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said second material in said second cavity is epoxy.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
A package, comprising: a container having a first surface and a second surface, said first surface defining a cavity, said cavity having an aperture for receiving a tray; a ledge on said first surface and within said cavity, said ledge supporting said tray; a locking tab on said ledge protruding into said cavity, said locking tab restricting movement of said tray on said ledge, said locking tab defining a recess; and a stiffening material within said recess for strengthening said locking tab.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
A package, comprising: a container having a first surface and a second surface, said first surface defining a cavity, said cavity having an aperture for receiving a tray; a ledge on said first surface and within said cavity, said ledge supporting said tray; a locking tab on said ledge protruding into said cavity, said locking tab restricting movement of said tray on said ledge, said locking tab defining a recess; and a stiffening material within said recess for strengthening said locking tab.
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