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Blow molded bottle with improved self supporting base

US4867323A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 15, 1988
Grant dateSep 19, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D1/0284
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved beverage bottle support base is disclosed having an upwardly directed conical inner wall, the apex of which is centrally of the base and a convex outer wall of annular shape surrounding the conical inner wall and merging therewith and with the side wall of the bottle. A plurality of reinforcing grooves extend radially outward from the apex and merging with the convex outer wall, dividing the conical inner wall and convex outer wall into a plurality of spaced apart hollow feet.

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