Strength container

US8469223B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Laboratories · US

Inventors

• James P. Perry · Westerville, US
• Mark Bennett · Ellicott City, US
• Martin J. Gibler · Sharonville, US
• Marc A. Pedmo · Litchfield, US
• Sean P. Cronican · Folsom, US
• Jeremy McBroom · Columbus, US
• John G. Barca · Dublin, US
• David E. Compeau · Oxford, US
• Gregory J. Finn · White Lake, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 3, 2009
• Grant date: Jun 25, 2013
• Expiry date: Oct 14, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D79/0081
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A sealable container (210) for flowable material formed with top (212) and flexible and stiffened bottom (214) walls joined by front (216), rear (218), and opposite side walls (220, 222). The top wall including an openable lid (D) formed with an improved scoop holder (30) and a collar (300) received about a finish (282) of the front, rear, and side walls. The flexible and stiffened bottom wall (214) includes at least one sagittal stiffening channel (500) and an optional transverse stiffening channel (530). The openable lid includes a sealing wall (340) that cooperates with other improved container components to prevent spillage of the flowable material after the seal is peeled and removed.