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Method of forming container

US8747727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2012
Grant dateJun 10, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29L2031/7158
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A container forming assembly and method includes receiving a parison within a cavity of a mold, enclosing the parison within the mold having a wall with a recess, inflating the parison in the mold to form a blow molded container where the blow molded container has a sidewall, a movable region formed at the recess, and a hinge circumscribing an interface between the sidewall and the movable region, and moving or repositioning the movable region toward an interior of the blow molded container about the hinge before filling. The movable region can form a deep-set grip. Further, multiple movable regions can be provided, each of which may form respective deep-set grips. The container shape can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.

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