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Thermoplastic container whereof the base comprises a cross-shaped impression

US7051889B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2002
Grant dateMay 30, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2501/0018
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thermoplastic container obtained by blow-molding of a preform, with a base including in its central part a multiple-branch cross-shaped impression provided with a central recess from which radial branches radiate; the base is of the petal-shaped type with at least three legs formed by protuberances located near the periphery; there are as many legs as branches mutually aligned radially; each leg includes a notch for absorbing stresses radially separated from the end of the respective branch.

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