Receptacles – Freight containers
Reexamination Certificate
2009-07-30
2011-12-27
Grosso, Harry (Department: 3781)
Receptacles
Freight containers
C220S004030, C220S636000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08083083
ABSTRACT:
An adaptable bulk material container system comprising a hopper having an interior for receiving the bulk material and an upper opening and a lower opening. The hopper comprises an upper portion defining an upper portion of the interior and including an upper perimeter wall about the interior. The hopper also includes a lower portion defining a lower portion of the interior and being positioned below the upper portion. The system also includes an adaptable base supporting the hopper, with the hopper being mounted on the adaptable base. The base comprises a support frame mounted on the hopper and extending downwardly from the hopper, with the support frame forming a perimeter about the lower portion of the hopper. The base also includes a support flange mounted on the support frame and extending outwardly from the support frame and having an outer perimeter surface.
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Grosso Harry
Proehl Jeffrey A.
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C.
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