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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2005
George R. Hildebrand, Independence, MO (US);
George R. Hildebrand, Independence, MO (US);
MeadWestvaco Corporation, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Abstract
A nozzle has a front, a back, and at least one flat surface extending therebetween. A door is coupled to the intersection of the front and flat surface by a live hinge. Optionally, the door has a portal within which a screen is mounted. The exterior surface of the door is provided with one or more curved hooks and the flat surface is provided with corresponding number of mating slots with which the hook(s) engage(s). Preferably, the interior of the door is provided with one or more curved hooks and a corresponding number of mating slots are provided on the front of the nozzle on an edge opposite the live hinge. Preferably, the door is provided with a tab which extends outward beyond the periphery of the nozzle on the edge of the door opposite the live hinge.