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Container thread design

US8292102B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 21, 2007
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/716
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a container and a method of making a container. In one example, the container includes a body having an upper portion, a sidewall portion and a base portion. The upper portion includes a blown finish defining a longitudinal axis and an opening into the container. A tamper evident (TE) band is formed on the finish and defines a first diameter at an outermost surface. The TE band defines at least two disconnected radial protrusions. At least one thread is formed on the finish. The at least one thread defines a second diameter at an outermost surface. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter. The TE band defines a gap between each respective disconnected radial protrusion. Each thread defines a thread start portion and a thread run-out portion. A line parallel to the longitudinal axis extends through the thread run-out portion and the gap.

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