Hot fillable container
US7191910B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/0027
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hot fill, blow molded plastic container adapted for vacuum pressure absorption having a pair of flex panels and a pair of columns. The flex panels being defined in at least part by a central portion and a perimeter wall portion adjacent to and generally surrounding the central portion. The flex 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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