Containers for storing articles
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Oct 31, 2003
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In an illustrative embodiment, a container to store a plurality of articles comprises a body and a cover. The cover is adapted to close the body and comprises at least one opening and at least one lid to close the opening. The lid has a first end and a second end. The first end of the lid may be pivotally connected to the cover. The lid may be slidably connected to the cover. The lid is capable of being in an opened position and in a closed position. The container may comprise a second cover adapted to fit into a cavity in the cover with the opening and the lid located in the cavity. The second cover may completely cover the cavity. The second cover may completely cover the opening and the lid. An outer rim and a tear strip at the bottom of the outer rim for opening the cover may be provided. The opening is adapted to receive a human hand when the lid is in the opened position to retrieve articles. The lid may be a rectangle, triangle, or a semicircle, for example. The lid may comprise a snapper on the second end of the lid to close the lid. The cover may be removable from the body. The lid and the opening may be fully within the cover. The pivotal connection may comprise a hinge, for example. The articles may comprise at least one from the following list of fasteners: nuts, screws, and bolts, for example.

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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
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XM INTERNATIONAL INC | 701 5TH AVENUE SUITE 4200 SEATTLE WA 98101 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Dong, Jane | Fort Lee, NJ | 20 | 174 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
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