Supportable pressurizable container and base cup therefor with alignment tabs

US9061795B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Procter & Gamble Company · US

Inventors

• Richard Michael Girardot · Sharonville, US
• Scott Edward Smith · Cincinnati, US
• Chow-Chi Huang · Sharonville, US
• Matthew John Martin · San Francisco, US
• Terence McCarthy · Rochester Hills, US
• Leonard Graham · Keosauqua, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 20, 2007
• Grant date: Jun 23, 2015
• Expiry date: Jan 10, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D23/001
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A container having a curved bottom and base cup which allows the container to stand upright. The container and base cup are fitted together by a mechanical engagement having portions on the container and base cup. The mechanical engagement of the container is disposed within the bottom cone of the container. The mechanical engagement of the base cup is cantilevered from the bottom of the base cup. Such disposition reduces stress at the interface between the side wall of the container and edge of the base, providing for a smoother transition and better appearance. Also, this disposition provides resistance to separation of the container and base cup during drop impact. The bottom of the container may be curved and have a well therein for receiving the contents of the container and a dip tube.