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Repositionable base structure for a container

US9764873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 17, 2014
Grant dateSep 19, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67C2003/226
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for vacuum compensation in hot-filled and cooled containers. Each container reduces, via one or more vacuum panels, a first portion of a vacuum created in the container. Each container also has a repositionable portion to reduce a second portion of the vacuum. During hot-filling, no portion of the repositionable portion extends below a standing or bearing surface of the container.

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