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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 28, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2018
Applicant:
Planetary Design, Bonner, MT (US);
Inventors:
Scott T. Billadeau, Missoula, MT (US);
David J. Yakos, Bozeman, MT (US);
Joel R. Switzer, Belgrade, MT (US);
Assignee:
Planetary Design, Bonner, MT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 51/16 (2006.01); B65D 81/24 (2006.01); B65D 39/00 (2006.01); B65D 39/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 51/1683 (2013.01); B65D 81/245 (2013.01); B65D 39/0052 (2013.01); B65D 39/16 (2013.01); B65D 2205/02 (2013.01);
Abstract
Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to an internal cover/vent handle arrangement, in association with a container, such as a 5 gallon bucket with a slanted sidewall for evacuating air volume above stored material. The disclosure relates to a squeeze-actuated vent valve arrangement arranged and configured to be easily operated even while deeply recessed in the bucket. The disclosure also relates to a deflectable outer seal arrangement configured to seal against a slanted sidewall of a bucket.