U.S. patent application number 15/664234 was filed with the patent office on 2019-01-31 for connected containers for razor cartridges.
The applicant listed for this patent is The Gillette Company LLC. Invention is credited to Jessy Lee Cusack, Patrick Francis McNally.
Application Number | 20190029388 15/664234 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 63036405 |
Filed Date | 2019-01-31 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190029388 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
McNally; Patrick Francis ;
et al. |
January 31, 2019 |
CONNECTED CONTAINERS FOR RAZOR CARTRIDGES
Abstract
First and second individual containers each containing a razor
cartridge with a storage region and having a perimeter around an
entrance to the storage region. Each container includes a first
side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first
end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom
wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall,
the first end wall and the second end wall. A front flange extends
outward from the first side wall at the perimeter. A joint secures
the front flange of the second individual container to the second
side wall of the first individual container at the perimeter. The
front flange of the second individual container extends beyond the
second side wall of the first individual container and above the
storage region of first individual container.
Inventors: |
McNally; Patrick Francis;
(Pawtucket, RI) ; Cusack; Jessy Lee; (Somerville,
MA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
The Gillette Company LLC |
Boston |
MA |
US |
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Family ID: |
63036405 |
Appl. No.: |
15/664234 |
Filed: |
July 31, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B26B 21/4037 20130101;
A45D 27/225 20130101; B65D 21/0205 20130101; B65D 21/0204
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A45D 27/22 20060101
A45D027/22; B65D 21/02 20060101 B65D021/02 |
Claims
1. A plurality of connected individual containers for a razor
cartridge, comprising: a. a first individual container containing a
first razor cartridge comprising: i. a plastic container defining a
storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance to the
storage region, the container comprising a first side wall, a
second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a
second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall
extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the
first end wall and the second end wall, and a front flange
extending outward from said first side wall at said perimeter and
perpendicular to the first side wall, wherein the first razor
cartridge is positioned within the storage region; b. a second
individual container containing a second razor cartridge
comprising: i. a plastic container defining a storage region and
having a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region, the
container comprising a first side wall, a second side wall opposite
the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite
the first end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side
wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the second end
wall, and a front flange extending outward from said first side
wall at said perimeter, wherein the second razor cartridge is
positioned within the storage region; c. a joint securing the front
flange of the second individual container to the second side wall
of the first individual container at the perimeter, the front
flange of the second individual container extending beyond said
second side wall of the first individual container and above the
storage region of first individual container.
2. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 1,
wherein the joint comprises a weld, a mechanical joint, or an
adhesive.
3. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 2,
wherein said weld comprises an ultrasonic weld or a laser weld.
4. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 1,
wherein the front flange of the first individual container is at a
non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the first
individual container.
5. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 1,
wherein the front flange of the second individual container is at a
non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the second
individual container.
6. (canceled)
7. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 1,
wherein the front flange of the second individual container is
perpendicular to the first side wall of the second individual
container.
8. A plurality of connected individual containers for a razor
cartridge, comprising: a. a first individual container containing a
first razor cartridge comprising: i. a plastic container defining a
storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance to the
storage region, the container comprising a first side wall, a
second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a
second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall
extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the
first end wall and the second end wall, a first end flange
extending outward from said first end wall at said perimeter, a
second end flange extending outward from said second end wall at
said perimeter, and a front flange extending outward from said
first side wall at said perimeter, wherein the first razor
cartridge is positioned within the storage region; b. a second
individual container containing a second razor cartridge
comprising: i. a plastic container defining a storage region and
having a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region, the
container comprising a first side wall, a second side wall opposite
the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite
the first end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side
wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the second end
wall, a first end flange extending outward from said first end wall
at said perimeter, a second end flange extending outward from said
second end wall at said perimeter, and a front flange extending
outward from said first side wall at said perimeter, wherein the
second razor cartridge is positioned within the storage region; c.
a joint securing the front flange of the second individual
container to the second side wall of the first individual container
at the perimeter, the front flange of the second individual
container extending beyond said second side wall of the first
individual container and above the storage region of first
individual container.
9. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 8,
wherein the joint comprises a weld, a mechanical joint, or an
adhesive.
10. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 9,
wherein said weld comprises an ultrasonic weld or a laser weld.
11. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 8,
wherein the front flange of the first individual container is at a
non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the first
individual container.
12. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 8,
wherein the front flange of the second individual container is at a
non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the second
individual container.
13. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 8,
wherein the front flange of the first individual container is
perpendicular to the first side wall of the first individual
container.
14. The plurality of connected individual containers of claim 8,
wherein the front flange of the second individual container is
perpendicular to the first side wall of the second individual
container.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a container for a razor
cartridge and more particularly to a plurality of connected
containers for razor cartridges.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The need for protective containers for razor cartridges has
long been recognized. Protective containers protect both the user
from accidental injury from exposed cutting edges of the blades
within the razor cartridge and protects the razor cartridges and
blades themselves from nicks and other damage. In general, there
are two types of protective containers: a container for holding an
individual razor cartridge and a tray-type container for holding
multiple razor cartridges.
[0003] The two types of containers have certain advantages and
disadvantages. For example, individual containers may be simple and
provide a more efficient use of packaging space when quantities of
cartridges other than the tray size are used; yet they may be
inconvenient both to a manufacturer and a user for storing multiple
razor cartridges together. In another example, while a tray-type
container is convenient for storing together multiple razor
cartridges its flexibility is limited as it can only store a fixed
number of razor cartridges.
[0004] Another type of container allows individual containers to be
connected in a side-by-side relationship. Allowing protective
casings to be connected in a side-by-side relationship provides the
manufacturer with flexibility to connect together the desired
number of protecting casings, e.g., two, three, four, etc. Such
containers are often symmetrical providing little or no distinction
between the front and the back of the container. Such a lack of
distinction can make it difficult for the user to properly orient
the container for connection of the razor cartridge with a
handle.
[0005] Thus, there is a desire to overcome the problem associated
with prior art protective casings by providing individual
containers that are connected to one another and have a clear
orientation to allow the user to correctly connect the stored razor
cartridge with a handle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The present invention relates to a plurality of connected
individual containers for a razor cartridge comprising a first
individual container containing a first razor cartridge and a
second individual container containing a second razor cartridge.
The first individual container comprises a plastic container
defining a storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance
to the storage region. The container comprises a first side wall, a
second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a
second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall
extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the
first end wall and the second end wall, and a front flange
extending outward from said first side wall at said perimeter. A
first razor cartridge is positioned or stored within the storage
region. The second individual container comprises a plastic
container defining a storage region and having a perimeter around
an entrance to the storage region. The container comprises a first
side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first
end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom
wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall,
the first end wall and the second end wall, and a front flange
extending outward from said first side wall at said perimeter. A
second razor cartridge is positioned within the storage region. A
joint secures the front flange of the second individual container
to the second side wall of the first individual container at the
perimeter with the front flange of the second individual container
extending beyond said second side wall of the first individual
container and above the storage region of first individual
container.
[0007] The joint may comprise a weld, a mechanical joint, or an
adhesive. Alternatively, the joint may comprise a staple or a
rivet.
[0008] The weld may comprise an ultrasonic weld or a laser
weld.
[0009] The front flange of the first individual container may be at
a non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the first
individual container. The front flange of the second individual
container may be at a non-perpendicular angle to the first side
wall of the second individual container.
[0010] The front flange of the first individual container may be
perpendicular to the first side wall of the first individual
container. The front flange of the second individual container may
be perpendicular to the first side wall of the second individual
container.
[0011] The present invention relates to a plurality of connected
individual containers for a razor cartridge comprising a first
individual container containing a first razor cartridge and a
second individual container containing a second razor cartridge.
The first individual container comprises a plastic container
defining a storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance
to the storage region. The container comprises a first side wall, a
second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a
second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall
extending between the first side wall, the second side wall, the
first end wall and the second end wall, a first end flange
extending outward from said first end wall at said perimeter, a
second end flange extending outward from said second end wall at
said perimeter, and a front flange extending outward from said
first side wall at said perimeter. A first razor cartridge is
positioned or stored within the storage region. The second
individual container comprises a plastic container defining a
storage region and having a perimeter around an entrance to the
storage region. The container comprises a first side wall, a second
side wall opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a second
end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall extending
between the first side wall, the second side wall, the first end
wall and the second end wall, a first end flange extending outward
from said first end wall at said perimeter, a second end flange
extending outward from said second end wall at the perimeter, and a
front flange extending outward from said first side wall at said
perimeter. A second razor cartridge is positioned within the
storage region. A joint secures the front flange of the second
individual container to the second side wall of the first
individual container at the perimeter with the front flange of the
second individual container extending beyond said second side wall
of the first individual container and above the storage region of
first individual container.
[0012] The joint may comprise a weld, a mechanical joint, or an
adhesive.
[0013] The weld may comprise an ultrasonic weld or a laser
weld.
[0014] The first end flange of the first individual container may
be perpendicular to the first end wall of the first individual
container. The first end flange of the second individual container
may be perpendicular to the first end wall of the second individual
container.
[0015] The second end flange of the first individual container may
be perpendicular to the second end wall of the first individual
container. The second end flange of the second individual container
may be perpendicular to the second end wall of the second
individual container.
[0016] The first end flange of the first individual container may
be at a non-perpendicular angle to the first end wall of the first
individual container. The first end flange of the second individual
container may be at a non-perpendicular angle to the first end wall
of the second individual container.
[0017] The second end flange of the first individual container may
be at a non-perpendicular angle to the second end wall of the first
individual container. The second end flange of the second
individual container may be at a non-perpendicular angle to the
second end wall of the second individual container.
[0018] The front flange of the first individual container may be at
a non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the first
individual container. The front flange of the second individual
container may be at a non-perpendicular angle to the first side
wall of the second individual container.
[0019] The front flange of the first individual container may be
perpendicular to the first side wall of the first individual
container. The front flange of the second individual container may
be perpendicular to the first side wall of the second individual
container.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0020] While the specification concludes with claims particularly
pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter which is
regarded as forming the present invention, it is believed that the
invention will be better understood from the following description
which is taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in
which like designations are used to designate substantially
identical elements, and in which:
[0021] FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a container of the present
invention.
[0022] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG.
1.
[0023] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of a container of the present
invention.
[0024] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG.
3.
[0025] FIG. 5 is a top perspective view of the container of FIGS.
1-4 with a razor cartridge contained within the container.
[0026] FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of a plurality of
interconnected containers.
[0027] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the interconnected
containers of FIG. 6.
[0028] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of interconnected
containers.
[0029] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of interconnected
containers.
[0030] FIG. 10 is a top plan view of another container of the
present invention.
[0031] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG.
10.
[0032] FIG. 12 is a top plan view of another container of the
present invention.
[0033] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the container of FIG.
10.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0034] Referring to FIGS. 1-2 there is shown a first individual
container 20 of the present invention. The container 20 is sized to
contain a razor cartridge, not shown in FIGS. 1-2. The container 20
preferably comprises a plastic container defining a storage region
24 and having a perimeter 26 surrounding an entrance 28 to the
storage region 24. The container 20 has a first side wall 30, a
second side wall 32 opposite the first side wall 30, a first end
wall 34, a second end wall 36 opposite the first end wall 34 and a
bottom wall 38 extending between the first side wall 30, the second
side wall 32, the first end wall 34 and the second end wall 36. A
front flange 40 extends outward from the first side wall 30 at the
perimeter 26. The front flange 40 is perpendicular to the first
side wall 30.
[0035] Referring to FIGS. 3-4 there is shown a second individual
container 120 of the present invention. The container 120 is sized
to contain a razor cartridge, not shown in FIGS. 3-4. The second
container 120 is the same as first container 20. The second
container 120 preferably comprises a plastic container defining a
storage region 124 and having a perimeter 126 surrounding an
entrance 128 to the storage region 124. The container 120 has a
first side wall 130, a second side wall 132 opposite the first side
wall 130, a first end wall 134, a second end wall 136 opposite the
first end wall 134 and a bottom wall 138 extending between the
first side wall 130, the second side wall 132, the first end wall
134 and the second end wall 136. A front flange 140 extends outward
from the first side wall 130 at the perimeter 126. The front flange
140 is perpendicular to the first side wall 130.
[0036] Referring now to FIG. 5 there is shown a container 20, 120
comprising a storage region 24, 124 and having a perimeter 26, 126
surrounding an entrance 28, 128 to the storage region 24, 124. The
container 20, 120 contains a razor cartridge 50. Container 20, 120
is the same as container 20 and 120 shown in FIGS. 1-4. Razor
cartridge 50 comprises a bottom surface 51 and an opposing top
surface (not shown). Razor cartridge 50 comprises a plurality of
blades 53. Alternatively, the razor cartridge 50 may comprise a
single blade. Razor cartridge 50 comprises a pair of handle
connecting members 54 for connecting the razor cartridge 50 to a
handle. Alternatively, the razor cartridge 50 may comprise a single
handle connecting member. The handle connecting members 54 are
positioned near a front portion 55 of the razor cartridge 50 and
near an end edge 56, 57 of razor cartridge 50. With respect to
container 20, 120 connecting members 54 are positioned near first
side wall 30, 130 and front flange 40, 140. Alternatively, the
handle connecting members 54 may be positioned near the center of
the razor cartridge 50.
[0037] Referring now to FIGS. 6-9 there is shown a plurality of
interconnected containers, 20 and 120. Containers 20 and 120 are
connected together such that the razor cartridges 50 are oriented
the same way. This can be seen as the handle connecting members 54
are all positioned on the same side of containers 20 and 120 near
front flanges 40, 140. A joint 70 secures the front flange 140 of
the second individual container 120 to the second side wall 32 of
the first individual container 20 at the perimeter 26 of the first
individual container. The front flange 140 of the second individual
container 120 extends beyond the second side wall 32 of the first
individual container 20 and above the storage region 24 of first
individual container 20. As can be seen accessibility to a portion
of the razor cartridge 50 contained in the first individual
container 20 is obstructed by front flange 140 of the second
individual container 120. In contrast the connecting member 54 of
razor cartridge 50 contained in the first individual container 20
are readily accessible and are not obstructed by front flange 140
of the second individual container 120. This configuration is ideal
as such a configuration directs the user to connect a razor handle
properly with the connecting members 54 and not attempt to connect
the razor handle with some other portion of the cartridge not meant
to be connected to a handle.
[0038] The joint 70 may comprise a weld, a mechanical joint, or an
adhesive. The joint 70 shown in FIG. 7 is a weld 72 and may be
either an ultrasonic weld or a laser weld. The weld 72 may be a
continuous weld extending uninterrupted. Alternatively the weld 72
may be spaced apart incremental welds 72. The joint 70 shown in
FIG. 8 is an adhesive 74. The adhesive 74 may be continuous or
spaced apart increments. The joint 70 shown in FIG. 9 is a
mechanical joint 76 comprising a protrusion 77 and a socket 78.
[0039] While two containers 20 and 120 are shown in FIGS. 6-9, any
number of containers may be secured together. It is possible to
secure the containers together such that they may be easily
separated from one another by the user if desired. Ideally the
containers would separate from one another along joint 70.
Alternatively, the containers may be secured together making it
very difficult for them to be separated by the user.
[0040] The containers are preferably formed from plastic. The
containers may be manufactured from generally translucent or
transparent polymers such that consumers can view the shaving
heads. Opaque plastics may even be used if transparency is not
required for the containers. Examples of transparent or translucent
polymers may include, but are not limited to polyolefins (e.g.,
polypropylene, high density polyethylene or low density
polyethylene), polyesters (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET)),
and poly vinyl chloride (PVC). The containers may be produced by
thermoforming or other known processing methods such as injection
molding, blow molding, cold forming, and injection blow
molding.
[0041] The containers may also be formed of other materials such as
machined metal, cast metal, machined wood, paperboard, and
cardboard.
[0042] Referring to FIGS. 10-11 there is shown a first and second
individual container 220 of the present invention. The container
220 contains a razor cartridge 50. The container 220 preferably
comprises a plastic container defining a storage region 224 and
having a perimeter 226 surrounding an entrance 228 to the storage
region 224. The container 220 has a first side wall 230, a second
side wall 232 opposite the first side wall 230, a first end wall
234, a second end wall 236 opposite the first end wall 234 and a
bottom wall 238 extending between the first side wall 230, the
second side wall 232, the first end wall 234 and the second end
wall 236. A front flange 240 extends outward from the first side
wall 230 at the perimeter 226. The front flange 240 of the
individual container 220 is at a non-perpendicular angle to the
first side wall 230 of the individual container 220.
[0043] Referring to FIGS. 12-13 there is shown a first and second
individual container 320 of the present invention. The container
320 contains a razor cartridge 50. The container 320 preferably
comprises a plastic container defining a storage region 324 and
having a perimeter 326 surrounding an entrance 328 to the storage
region 324. The container 320 has a first side wall 330, a second
side wall 332 opposite the first side wall 330, a first end wall
334, a second end wall 336 opposite the first end wall 334 and a
bottom wall 338 extending between the first side wall 330, the
second side wall 332, the first end wall 334 and the second end
wall 336. A front flange 340 extends outward from the first side
wall 330 at the perimeter 326. The front flange 340 of the
individual container 320 is at a non-perpendicular angle to the
first side wall 330 of the individual container 320. A first end
flange 335 extends outward from the first end wall 334 at the
perimeter 326. A second end flange 337 extends outward from the
second end wall 336 at the perimeter 326. The first end flange 335
may be perpendicular with first end wall 334 or at an angle with
first end wall 334. The second end flange 337 may be perpendicular
with second end wall 336 or at an angle with second end wall
336.
An example is below: [0044] A. A plurality of connected individual
containers for a razor cartridge, comprising: [0045] a. a first
individual container containing a first razor cartridge comprising:
[0046] i. a plastic container defining a storage region and having
a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region, the container
comprising a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first
side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first
end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side wall, the
second side wall, the first end wall and the second end wall, and a
front flange extending outward from said first side wall at said
perimeter, wherein the first razor cartridge is positioned within
the storage region; [0047] b. a second individual container
containing a second razor cartridge comprising: [0048] i. a plastic
container defining a storage region and having a perimeter around
an entrance to the storage region, the container comprising a first
side wall, a second side wall opposite the first side wall, a first
end wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, a bottom
wall extending between the first side wall, the second side wall,
the first end wall and the second end wall, and a front flange
extending outward from said first side wall at said perimeter,
wherein the second razor cartridge is positioned within the storage
region; [0049] c. a joint securing the front flange of the second
individual container to the second side wall of the first
individual container at the perimeter, the front flange of the
second individual container extending beyond said second side wall
of the first individual container and above the storage region of
first individual container. [0050] B. The plurality of connected
individual containers of paragraph A, wherein the joint comprises a
weld, a mechanical joint, or an adhesive. [0051] C. The plurality
of connected individual containers of paragraphs A or B, wherein
said weld comprises an ultrasonic weld or a laser weld. [0052] D.
The plurality of connected individual containers of any one of
paragraphs A-C, wherein the front flange of the first individual
container is at a non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of
the first individual container. [0053] E. The plurality of
connected individual containers of any one of paragraphs A-D,
wherein the front flange of the second individual container is at a
non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the second
individual container. [0054] F. The plurality of connected
individual containers of any one of paragraphs A-E, wherein the
front flange of the first individual container is perpendicular to
the first side wall of the first individual container. [0055] G.
The plurality of connected individual containers of any one of
paragraphs A-G, wherein the front flange of the second individual
container is perpendicular to the first side wall of the second
individual container. [0056] H. A plurality of connected individual
containers for a razor cartridge, comprising: [0057] a. a first
individual container containing a first razor cartridge comprising:
[0058] i. a plastic container defining a storage region and having
a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region, the container
comprising a first side wall, a second side wall opposite the first
side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall opposite the first
end wall, a bottom wall extending between the first side wall, the
second side wall, the first end wall and the second end wall, a
first end flange extending outward from said first end wall at said
perimeter, a second end flange extending outward from said second
end wall at said perimeter, and a front flange extending outward
from said first side wall at said perimeter, wherein the first
razor cartridge is positioned within the storage region; [0059] b.
a second individual container containing a second razor cartridge
comprising: [0060] i. a plastic container defining a storage region
and having a perimeter around an entrance to the storage region,
the container comprising a first side wall, a second side wall
opposite the first side wall, a first end wall, a second end wall
opposite the first end wall, a bottom wall extending between the
first side wall, the second side wall, the first end wall and the
second end wall, a first end flange extending outward from said
first end wall at said perimeter, a second end flange extending
outward from said second end wall at said perimeter, and a front
flange extending outward from said first side wall at said
perimeter, wherein the second razor cartridge is positioned within
the storage region; [0061] c. a joint securing the front flange of
the second individual container to the second side wall of the
first individual container at the perimeter, the front flange of
the second individual container extending beyond said second side
wall of the first individual container and above the storage region
of first individual container. [0062] I. The plurality of connected
individual containers of paragraph H, wherein the joint comprises a
weld, a mechanical joint, or an adhesive. [0063] J. The plurality
of connected individual containers of paragraph I, wherein said
weld comprises an ultrasonic weld or a laser weld. [0064] K. The
plurality of connected individual containers of any one of
paragraphs H-J, wherein the front flange of the first individual
container is at a non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of
the first individual container. [0065] L. The plurality of
connected individual containers of any one of paragraphs H-K,
wherein the front flange of the second individual container is at a
non-perpendicular angle to the first side wall of the second
individual container. [0066] M. The plurality of connected
individual containers of any one of paragraphs H-L, wherein the
front flange of the first individual container is perpendicular to
the first side wall of the first individual container. [0067] N.
The plurality of connected individual containers of any one of
paragraphs H-M, wherein the front flange of the second individual
container is perpendicular to the first side wall of the second
individual container.
[0068] The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be
understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values
recited. Instead, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension
is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally
equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension
disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."
[0069] Every document cited herein, including any cross referenced
or related patent or application and any patent application or
patent to which this application claims priority or benefit
thereof, is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety
unless expressly excluded or otherwise limited. The citation of any
document is not an admission that it is prior art with respect to
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[0070] While particular embodiments of the present invention have
been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those
skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can
be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the
invention. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims
all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of
this invention.
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