Clear walled containers with lenticular inserts
US7304802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S359/90
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container for producing a graphical image within the container. The container includes a container wall with a front portion and a rear portion. A label is included that extends about the circumference of the container with an inner surface contacting an exterior surface of the rear portion of the container wall and contacting an exterior surface of the front portion of the container wall. The label includes a lenticular lens array integral with the label to include a plurality of lenses formed, such as through embossing, on the outer surface of the label. The lenses have a focal point on or about the rear portion of the container wall with the lenticular lens array positioned near the front portion of the container wall. A printed image is provided and positioned proximal to the focal point on the inner surface of the label.
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