Title: Container closure alignment device

Abstract: A device for properly aligning the sealing member of a cover relative to the sealing rim of a container. The device includes at least one alignment tab which cooperates with at least one alignment slot to align the sealing member of a cover with respect to the sealing rim of a container. Accurate alignment of the sealing member and sealing rim ensures a proper seal and prevents deformation of the container and cover due to misalignment.

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Inventors: Daenen, Robert H. C. M. (Hekelgem, BE)

Application Number: 06/356601
Filing Date: 1982-03-09
Publication_date: 1983-11-01
Assignee: DART IND INC (US)

Primary Class(es): 220/792 220/793, D07/629
Other Classes: B65D43/02; B65D43/08; B65D43/04
US Patent Ref:

2454455	December, 1945	Irwin	206/41	Telescoping cigarette case
3487972	January, 1970	Swett	220/355	CONTAINER
3825049	July, 1974	Swett et al.	150/.5	FOOD GRATER
3834437	September, 1974	Swett et al.	150/.5	MOLD FOR INGESTIBLE SUBSTANCES
3915532	October, 1975	Ashton	150/.5	Storage and serving container
3966082	June, 1976	Hopkins	220/306	Annular collar safety closure
4068775	January, 1978	Palmer	215/331	Sealable container device
4091953	May, 1978	Daenen	220/355	Multi-purpose bowl set
4252248	February, 1981	Obrist	220/270	Container with cover of plastics material
4293079	October, 1981	Lytle	220/306	Hinged closure

Other Refs: CH388181

March, 1963

Primary Examiner: Hall, George T.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Doninger, John A.

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