Inverting vacuum panels for a plastic container

Details Inverting vacuum panels for a plastic container Inverting vacuum panels for a plastic container

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Weaver, Sue A. (Department: 3727)

Bottles and jars

Sidewall structure

Pressure-responsive structure

C215S383000, C220S675000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920992

ABSTRACT:
A sidewall portion of a plastic container adapted for vacuum pressure absorption. The sidewall portion including generally rectangular shaped vacuum panels equidistantly spaced about the container The vacuum panels being defined in at least part by an upper portion, a central portion and a lower portion formed in a compound curve shape. The vacuum panels being moveable to accommodate vacuum forces generated within the container thereby decreasing the volume of the container.

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