Container and method of manufacturing the same
US11858680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/0027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container may comprise a tubular body having a longitudinal axis and a rounded sidewall; a base portion; a rim portion; a vertical portion defined, in part, by the rounded sidewall, aligned along the longitudinal axis, and extending between the base portion and the rim portion; a plurality of grooves defined within the vertical portion, each of the grooves comprising a width defining opposing sides of each of the plurality of grooves, wherein: each of the plurality of grooves is aligned parallel with the longitudinal axis; the valley of each of the plurality of grooves is radially inset a distance from the vertical portion perimeter; and opposing sides of adjacently positioned ones of the plurality of grooves define a peak that is radially aligned with the vertical portion perimeter. The container may also comprise a set of base transition grooves extending between the base portion and the vertical portion and aligned parallel with the longitudinal axis.
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