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Rectangular container with vacuum panels

US7882971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2005
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A thin-walled, non-round plastic container having a body portion with generally rectangular sidewalls and a base. The body portion having a label mounting area extending between an upper label bumper and a lower label bumper on at least two of the adjacent sidewalls. The label mounting area includes a vacuum panel on a first sidewall, and a plurality of ribs, which may be on a second sidewall.

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