Hot-fillable grip container
US6375025B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/0036
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hot-fillable container having an opposed pair of collapse panels that move inwardly to accommodate vacuum-induced volumetric shrinkage of the container. The container includes a sidewall having front and rear label panels each of a predetermined radius of curvature and each of a predetermined arcuate extent. A pair of arcuate collapse panels are located between said front and rear label panels, and each has a predetermined arcuate extent and an inset grip region affording facile handling of the container. Desirable structural parameters are disclosed.
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