Rectangular hot-filled container
US7455189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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