Patent · US Expired

Plastic bottle with champagne base

US6769561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2002
Grant dateAug 3, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D1/0276
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A molded plastic bottle has a base having an outside surface rotationally symmetric about a longitudinal axis of the bottle including a convex heel and a central concavity separated by a standing ring supporting the bottle on an underlying surface. The convex heel has an upper margin integrally formed with the sidewall of the bottle and a lower margin defining an outer portion of the standing ring. The central concavity includes a first surface having a lower most portion defining an inner portion of the standing ring. The standing ring inner portion and outer portion intersect in an abrupt edge with the inner portion of the standing ring generally being inclined with respect to the plane at an angle of between about 30° and 50°.

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