(19)
(11)
EP 1 226 072 A1
(12)
(43)
Date of publication:
31.07.2002
Bulletin 2002/31
(21)
Application number:
00972296.8
(22)
Date of filing:
19.10.2000
(51)
International Patent Classification (IPC)
7
:
B65B
25/06
,
B65B
31/02
,
B65D
77/20
,
A23B
4/00
(86)
International application number:
PCT/US0029/038
(87)
International publication number:
WO 0130/655
(
03.05.2001
Gazette 2001/18)
(84)
Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI
(30)
Priority:
19.10.1999
US 160445 P
10.01.2000
US 175372 P
14.04.2000
US 550399
(71)
Applicant:
Case Ready Solutions, LLC
Mercer Island, WA 98040 (US)
(72)
Inventor:
GARWOOD, Anthony J.
Mercer Island, WA 98040 (US)
(74)
Representative:
Lomas, Geoffrey Michael
Barker Brettell138 Hagley RoadEdgbaston
Birmingham B16 9PW
Birmingham B16 9PW (GB)
(54)
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