Patent · US Expired

Shrinkage reduction of blow molded oriented pet bottle

US4260567A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 1979
Grant dateApr 7, 1981
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S264/904
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process and apparatus for heat setting side walls of biaxially oriented thermoplastic resin containers to reduce shrinkage of the container and container treated by the process. Heating is by infrared radiation while shielding portions of the container. The apparatus comprises container handling systems to provide a fully automated system capable of being incorporated in present container production lines.

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