Blow-molded container having reinforcement ribs and method and apparatus for making same
US6405887B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C2949/0741
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A blow-molded plastic container (10) providing enhanced top loading capability. The container (10) has an inner peripheral surface (24) on which a plurality of integral, solid, inwardly and longitudinally extending ribs (26) are formed. Preferably, the ribs (26) extend throughout the entire container inner surface (24) from the top edge of the finish (20) to a mold parting line (28) on the base (14). A method and apparatus for making the container (10) is also disclosed.
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