Patent · US Expired

Shrinkage reduction of blow molded oriented pet bottle

US4411610A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1980
Grant dateOct 25, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29C2035/0822
  • 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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