Bottles and jars – Sidewall structure – Contoured sidewall
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-19
2001-05-29
Weaver, Sue A. (Department: 3727)
Bottles and jars
Sidewall structure
Contoured sidewall
C215S384000, C215S365000, C215S396000, C215S398000, C220S771000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237792
ABSTRACT:
FIELD TO WHICH THE INVENTION RELATES
This invention relates to a reinforced bottle having integral handles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Utility bottles have been utilized in order to transport aqueous and other substances. Examples include automotive (for antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, etc.), industrial (for cleaning solutions), and consumer (for laundry detergent, consumable liquids, etc.). The purpose of these bottles is to contain and transport the aqueous or other substances contained therein from the point of acquisition (typically a wholesale or retail store) through the point of storage to the location wherein the materials in the bottle will be utilized. A typical bottle might be a one gallon container having a narrow neck portion extending upwards off of the center of the top of the main body of the bottle, typically with a handle formed in the bottle adjacent to the narrow neck. This example bottle is utilitarian, transferring and dispensing the materials as needed. However, the handles are awkward to utilize (especially during transport) while the generally oblong lateral cross section of the bottle is inefficient for storage. In addition, there are constraints on the actual shape of the bottle due to the need to effectively transfer the forces of the material in the bottle to the external skin of such bottle. In addition to the above, the location of the neck of the bottle compromises the handling for such bottle, particularly during dispensing operations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of this invention to increase the usability of bottles;
It is a further object of this invention to increase the storage efficiency for bottles;
It is another object of this invention to allow for multiple position storage and dispensing orientations for bottles;
It is yet another object of this invention to increase the strength of bottles;
It is still a further object of this invention to facilitate the handling of bottles;
Other objects and a more complete understanding of the invention may be had by referring to the drawings in which:
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Carlson Jesse
Saunders Craig
Skolnicki Debra
Lightbody & Lucas
State Industrial Products
Weaver Sue A.
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