Hot-fill container

US9394072B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Amcor Limited · AU

Inventors

• Terry D. Patcheak · Ypsilanti, US
• David Downing · Manchester, US
• Frederick C. Beuerle · Jackson, US
• Walter J. Strasser · Manchester, US
• Christopher Howe · Belleville, US
• Luke A. Mast

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 5, 2013
• Grant date: Jul 19, 2016
• Expiry date: Nov 5, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D2501/0036
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic container including an upper portion, a base, a plurality of surface features, and a substantially cylindrical portion. The upper portion has a mouth defining an opening into the container. The base is movable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container. The plurality of surface features are included with the base and are configured to accommodate vacuum forces. The substantially cylindrical portion extends between the upper portion and the base.