Molded plastic container having hot-fill panels
US7481325B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/0036
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A container includes a hollow body having a finish extending from the body. The finish has an open end, at least one external thread for securement of a closure, and a pair of spaced external circumferential flanges on a side of the thread remote from the open end of the finish. A bale handle includes a ring having resilient internal tabs captured beneath the lower of the flanges remote from the open end of the finish, and a handle extending from the ring for carrying the container. The upper flange, which preferably has a greater outside diameter than the lower flange, has an undersurface that is free of obstruction from the bale handle and therefore is adapted to perform support functions for the container after attachment of the bale handle to the container finish.
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