Large polyester containers and method for making same
US6309718A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/1397
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a large molded polyester container weighing greater than about 200, and preferably between about 200 and about 800 grams. Specifically, the present invention relates to polyester containers having a volume of several gallons. In one embodiment the container is a bottle formed from a diacid component comprising up to about 96.5 mol % terephthalic acid or naphthalene dicarboxylic acid and a glycol component, wherein said polyester possesses an IV of about 0.75 to about 0.85.
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