Inverting vacuum panels for a plastic container

US7377399B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Amcor Limited · AU

Inventors

• Michael T. Lane
• Richard J. Steih · Jackson, US
• Daniel W. Gamber · Lakeland, US
• Randall S. Brown · Kennesaw, US
• Rohit Joshi · Atlanta, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 6, 2005
• Grant date: May 27, 2008
• Expiry date: Jan 24, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D79/0084
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sidewall portion of a plastic container adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The sidewall portion including generally rectangular shaped vacuum panels equidistantly spaced about the container. The vacuum panels having, at least in part, a convex shaped surface and a series of equidistantly spaced indents disposed therein. The vacuum panels being moveable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container.