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EP 1780140 B1 20081029 - Container for foodstuffs

Title (en)

Container for foodstuffs

Title (de)

Behälter für Lebensmittel

Title (fr)

Récipient pour produits alimentaires

Publication

EP 1780140 B1 20081029 (DE)

Application

EP 06018738 A 20060907

Priority

DE 202005017057 U 20051028

Abstract (en)

[origin: DE202005017057U1] The food container has a slider (5) with fasteners for latching a cover (4) to a bowl (1). The fasteners create contact pressure between the cover and the edge of the bowl. The bowl comprises of a base and sidewalls (2,3). A soft flexible sealing material is provided at the edge of the bowl for secure connection with the cover.

IPC 8 full level

B65D 45/16 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

B65D 45/16 (2013.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT CH DE FR LI

DOCDB simple family (publication)

US 2007095837 A1 20070503; AT E412586 T1 20081115; DE 202005017057 U1 20051229; DE 502006001932 D1 20081211; EP 1780140 A1 20070502; EP 1780140 B1 20081029

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 55355806 A 20061027; AT 06018738 T 20060907; DE 202005017057 U 20051028; DE 502006001932 T 20060907; EP 06018738 A 20060907