Lightweight container
US7080747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D79/0084
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hot fill, blow molded plastic container adapted for vacuum pressure absorption and top load force enhancement having a waist region, and generally rectangular shaped vacuum panels and columns equidistantly spaced about the container. The waist region being movable to accommodate top load forces. The vacuum panels being movable to accommodate internal thermally induced volumetric and pressure variations in the container resulting from heating and cooling of its contents.
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