Envelopes – wrappers – and paperboard boxes – Molded or pressed container – Tray-type
Patent
1997-09-08
2000-11-21
Elkins, Gary E.
Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Molded or pressed container
Tray-type
229406, 229 35MF, 220608, 220912, B65D 100
Patent
active
061490539
ABSTRACT:
A foil container formed from a single sheet of metal about orthogonal longitudinal and transverse axes, comprises a bottom panel, a continuous wall panel, and a continuous rim. The continuous wall panel encompasses the bottom panel and extends upwardly and outwardly from the bottom panel. The continuous rim encompasses an upper edge of the continuous wall panel and projects laterally outwardly therefrom. The bottom panel is constructed and arranged bend strength and aesthetic appeal of the container. In one embodiment, the bottom panel forms a network of clusters including hexagonal ribs, hexagonal embossments, and bar ribs. In another embodiment, the bottom panel forms a plurality of closely spaced, concentric elliptical ribs that occupy a substantial portion of the bottom panel.
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Chatterton Chadd R.
Hayes Thomas J.
Sagan Michael J. A.
Elkins Gary E.
Mai Tri M.
Tenneco Packaging Inc.
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