Injection blow molded container and related method
US6047851A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2543/00796
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An injected blow molded container for use with a removable lid member is disclosed. The container has a circular base and a sidewall extending from the outer circumference of the base to the upper rim of the container. The upper rim of the container having a tapered lip that both securely attaches the lid member as well as providing for the easy removal of the lid. A method for the manufacture of the injected blow molded container having a tapered lip is also disclosed. In addition a mold assembly to be used in the manufacture of the injection blow molded containers is disclosed. The mold assembly includes a moveable core that engages with an injection mold assembly and a blow mold assembly to form the containers of the invention.
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