Patent · US Expired

Multi-layer containers

US5645183A · kind A · utility

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11References
29Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 2, 1995
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2495
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container including an upper wall portion formed from at least an inner layer and an outer layer of material wherein the inner layer of material has a first thickness at the upper wall portion. The container also includes an intermediate side wall portion formed from at least the inner and the outer layer of material. The inner layer of material has a second thickness at the intermediate side wall portion which is thinner than the first thickness at the upper wall portion and the intermediate side wall portion is positioned beneath the upper wall portion. The container also includes a self-supporting base wall portion formed from at least the inner layer and the outer layer of material. The inner layer of material has a third thickness at the self-supporting base wall portion thicker than the second thickness at the intermediate side wall portion and the self-supporting base wall portion is positioned beneath the intermediate side wall portion and adapted to support the container.

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