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square, rectangular prism configuration Explanation: From another patent application: A second embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7. This is simply a smaller container 100 having the overall configuration of a square, rectangular prism. http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4646934.html |
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right angle rectangular prismatic configuration Explanation: You won't find too many hits on the web for "right angle rectangular prismatic configuration" WHY? Because the use of 'right angle' is to reinforce the fact that this is indeed a RECTANGULAR prism (which would of course have numerous RIGHT ANGLES :) and not a different type of prism such as a TRIANGULAR, HEXAGONAL or PENTAGONAL PRISM. So, it's just a bit of over-exactness to absolutely make sure in terms of technical configuration that no mistake will be made. You could perhaps say 'right angle CUBOID prismatic configuration' Wikipedia: In geometry, a cuboid (also called a rectangular prism) is a solid figure bounded by six rectangular faces: a rectangular box. All angles are right angles, ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuboid ALL ANGLES ARE RIGHT ANGLES. Hope that helps :) -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr (2007-11-08 03:13:18 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Here's a link to my 'right angle' suggestion: A cat litter box having a right angle rectangular prismatic configuration formed from a rigid cardboard base including a bottom and upstanding side walls ... www.freepatentsonline.com/20020002954.html |
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straight rectangular prism configuration Explanation: a rectangle has to have right angles by definition and a square has equal sides as well as right angles (also by definition). "shape" can also be used instead of "configuration" |
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