Patent · US Expired

Rectangular hot-filled container

US7455189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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28References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 22, 2005
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2501/0081
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rectangular plastic container having a shoulder region adapted for vacuum pressure absorption, a sidewall portion having a rigid support ledge and a tapered base structure having an octagonal shaped footprint. The shoulder region including vacuum panels being moveable to accommodate vacuum related forces generated within the container. The shoulder region, sidewall portion and base each having differing horizontal cross sectional shapes.

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