Patent · US Expired

Hot-fill bottle having flexible portions

US7347339B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2005
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2501/0036
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A flexible hot fill container includes a body having a label portion and a flex portion. The flex portion includes flex panels and support structure fields. Both the support structure fields and flex panels deform inwardly upon vacuum conditions. Recess sidewalls in the flex panels provide support.

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