Abstract: The hollow plastic container includes a side wall with at least three inwardly depressed channels spaced from each other and extending around the side wall, with an upper channel, a central channel and a lower channel. At least two spaced apart vacuum panels are positioned between the upper and central channel, and at least two spaced apart vacuum panels are positioned between the central channel and lower channel.

Abstract: A non-round base structure for a hot-fill plastic container provides the container with enhanced structural integrity. The base structure is roughly rectangular and is composed of a flexible vacuum absorbing area and a bearing edge which support the container in an upright position. The flexible vacuum absorbing area abates with a central ellipse shaped push-up, which is a concave surface. A series of ribs with an outward facing rounded edges are fashioned on the concave surface. The ribs extend outwardly from the center of the ellipse. The disclosed base structure enables the container to withstand the various forces encountered in filling, cooling and handling.

Abstract: A container includes a neck section with a finish, a relatively smooth tapering shoulder section that extends outwardly from a base of the neck section, a body section having four substantially vertical sides including two opposing, relatively smooth vertical sides and two opposing vertical sides with two vacuum panels formed thereon, one vacuum panel on top of the other vacuum panel and separated by substantially horizontal bridge, and a bottom portion adjacent the body section, the bottom section having a standing ring surrounding a recessed area on a bottom surface of the bottom section and relatively smooth walls inclining upwardly from the standing ring toward the body section. The shoulder section is disposed between the body section and the neck section.

Abstract: A dual convex flask is of one-piece integrally molded plastic construction. The flask has opposed front and back walls each with a convex label panel area at a first radius of curvature and axially spaced bumpers that extend outwardly from opposite ends of the panel area. Opposed substantially flat sidewalls connect adjacent side edges of the front and back walls. The bumpers on each of the front and back walls have a second radius of curvature that is greater than the first radius of curvature, such that the bumpers have a radial depth perpendicular to the label panel area which is greatest at the ends of the bumpers adjacent to the sidewalls and least at the center of the panel area.

Abstract: A plastic container comprised of a closed base, a body portion, and a neck portion with a dispensing opening. The closed base includes a substantially rigid support portion and a flexible portion. The body portion preferably includes a shoulder portion and a substantially rigid wall portion that includes a plurality of reinforcement formations. The container is configured so that the flexible portion of the base contracts upwardly about the support portion in response to vacuum pressures generated within the container, while the substantially rigid support portion of the sidewall remains substantially firm, for example, to accept or receive a label. If desired, the shoulder portion may include a logo and/or one or more pressure relief formations. A method for producing hot-filled, labeled containers is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved blow molded plastic non-round container having generally rectangular sidewalls that are adapted for hot-fill applications. The hot-fill container has two adjacent sides one with a vacuum panel and the other with a series of ribs in the label mounting area on the sidewalls. The opposing sidewalls are symmetric relative to the vacuum panel and rib shape and placement. The ribs and vacuum panel cooperate to resist container upon filling and cooling and also improves bumper denting resistance, ease of manufacture and light weight capability.

Abstract: A handy bottle is capable of absorbing deformation strain caused by variation of capacity, is easy to lift and carry because of its recessed portions for gripping and is excellent in dropping strength and capable of not buckling while maintaining moldability and lightweight property. Typically, the handy bottle has recessed portions for gripping on both sides of a body portion thereof and a shape in diametric cross section of the recessed portions is almost bilaterally symmetrical to a line connecting deepest portions of the recessed portions and a central axis of the body portion. The process for producing the handy bottle allows movable inserts capable of molding the recessed portions for gripping to be on standby in predetermined positions and allows the movable inserts to proceed toward the deepest portions of the recessed portions for gripping in the course of blow molding.

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.

Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a container for a product is provided. The container may include a label disposed in a midsection of the container. Upper and lower ends of the container may protrude beyond the midsection to protect the label when the container abuts against adjacent containers while providing stability to the container.

Abstract: A plastic container with a self-supporting base, a body portion extending above the base and a neck portion above the body portion. The neck portion includes a dispensing opening. The body portion includes a substantially rigid sidewall portion with structural reinforcement thereon.

Abstract: A preform having an annular wall region of increased wall thickness to produce a blow molded container having an annular concavity in a wall portion thereof to provide a hand grip feature, such a container when blow molded from such a preform and a carbonated beverage container having intaglio hand grip wall hand grip features.

Abstract: A bubble 6 formed in the wall 7 of a plastic container having, an interior surface 8, an exterior surface 9 and a wall thickness 29 and being suitable for containing a liquid under pressure e.g., a carbonated beverage, including an integral structure formed of a central dome 10 having a convex outer surface 11 facing toward the adjacent exterior surface 9 and connected with an annular trough 18 having an annular concave surface facing the adjacent the exterior surface 9, a frustum 20 interconnecting the trough 18 with the dome or an outer ring of curved cross-section, the outer ring having an annular concave surface facing toward the interior 14, integrally formed with the container wall 7 surrounding the bubble, the bubble having a thickness approximately equal to the wall thickness. An associated container, blow mold and method are also included.

Abstract: A handgrip formed in a wall of a plastics container, the wall having an interior, an interior surface, an exterior surface and a wall thickness and suitable for containing a carbonated beverage, including an integral structure formed of a central dome having a convex surface facing toward the adjacent said exterior surface and at least two concentric annular troughs, each having an annular concave surface facing the adjacent said exterior surface, an outer frustum interconnected with each trough and connecting rings, each of curved cross-section having an annular concave surface facing toward the interior, to join, integrally, the frustums to the next outer trough and the outermost frustum to the container wall surrounding the handgrip, the handgrip having a thickness approximately equal to the wall thickness, wherein the handgrip does not extend radially outwardly of the wall. An associated container, blow mold and method are also included.

Abstract: A container having an inverted active cage generally includes an enclosed base portion, a body portion extending upwardly from the base portion, and a top portion with a finish extending upwardly from the body portion. The body portion further includes a central longitudinal axis, a periphery, a plurality of active surfaces, and a network of pillars. Unlike the prior art, each of the plurality of active surfaces is outwardly displaced with respect to the longitudinal axis, while each of the network of pillars is inwardly displaced with respect to the longitudinal axis. The plurality of active surfaces, together with the network of pillars, are spaced about the periphery of the container in order to accommodate vacuum-induced volumetric shrinkage of the container resulting from a hot-filling, capping and cooling thereof.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a bottle which cross section is substantially tetragonal chamfered along the corners thereof is reinforced at the corner walls thereof. A blow-molded bottle having a shoulder and a body which cross section is a substantially tetragonal chamfered along corners thereof, wherein the body includes an upper body section, a lower body section, and a transversal recessed rib disposed between the upper body section and the lower body section, the upper body section has four lateral walls and four corner walls, each being arranged between two adjacent lateral walls, the lower body section also has four lateral walls and four corner walls, each being arranged between two adjacent lateral walls, and the corner wall is formed with an axially extending recess which comprises tapered walls. Preferably, said recess comprises a narrow bottom arranged at a center thereof in a lateral direction, and tapered walls.

Abstract: A beverage bottle is provided, with a sidewall detail representing a gemstone, in which the gemstone representation is carried by and secured to the sidewall of the bottle, either directly on the surface thereof, or in a recess thereof, with or without a setting, with the gemstone representation preferably having a plurality of facets for reflecting light outwardly of the gemstone and thereby suggesting a quality product in the bottle.

Abstract: A container with a recessed handle. A middle portion of a container is positioned between a first and second portion wherein the middle portion has a recessed access area. A handle is positioned in the recessed access area wherein the handle is planar with an exterior of the container.

Abstract: A plastic bottle, wherein reinforcing portions are formed by a circular groove provided around the body of the bottle. The groove comprises, from the base upwards, a lower part to be connected to the body, a central part, and an upper part to be connected to the body. Each of the parts has a constant peripheral profile, the central part having a peripheral profile with simple curvature with a concave part facing outwards of the bottle, the upper and lower parts having each a profile with simple curvature and a concave part facing inwards of the bottle, and the upper and lower parts are each connected tangentially to the body and the central part. The invention is particularly applicable to bottles designed to be filled with carbonated or aerated drinks.

Abstract: A beverage bottle is provided, with a sidewall detail representing a gemstone, in which the gemstone representation is carried by and secured to the sidewall of the bottle, either directly on the surface thereof, or in a recess thereof, with or without a setting, with the gemstone representation preferably having a plurality of facets for reflecting light outwardly of the gemstone and thereby suggesting a quality product in the bottle.

Abstract: A plastic blow molded bottle or wide mouth jar useful in containing hot-filled beverages or food products. The container has a multi-sided sidewall which is capable of accommodating vacuum associated with hot filling, capping and cooling of the container, which is reinforced to resist unwanted deformation, and which enables a label to be aesthetically displayed on the container sidewall. To this end, the sidewall comprises a plurality of panels which include outwardly bowed arcuate sections, as-formed, which flatten to accommodate induced vacuum. Thus, a label can be supported on the sidewall with very few voids, or like sunken areas, behind the label to ensure that the label is prominently displayed on the aesthetically appealing novel container configuration.

Abstract: A bottle-type plastic container includes a container body and an opening at one end of the container body for allowing liquid contents to be charged into the container and discharged therefrom. The container body has surface portions, which are recessed inwards and opposed to each other to define a grip region therebetween. The grip region has a width that changes gradually in a longitudinal direction of the container body, so that the container can be readily and stably held by hand regardless of the hand size.

Abstract: The invention concerns improvements to containers, in particular plastic bottles, having a body (2) with a circular non-cylindrical wall, so as to reinforce them and prevent cross-section variation when they are subjected to compression forces. Part at least of the wall is provided with a substantially planar relief. The wall is reinforced with peripheral grooves (26, 27, 28, 29, 30) oriented in planes substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (X) of the container, and the part including a substantially planar relief is run through with several grooves. The width of each of the grooves is such that it is less wide (L2) where it emerges in the part of the wall than at the middle (L1) of its crossing. The invention is particularly useful for reinforcing large capacity bottles.

Abstract: A container (10) for packaging a single serve quantity of a hot-fillable beverage, the container being blown from a multi-layer co-extruded thermoplastic parison and having a generally cylindrical central panel (12) with a spaced plurality of vacuum panels (36) therein and a plain unreinforced bottom (30). The container also has bulbous heel and shoulder portions (14, 16) at opposed ends of the central panel and projecting outwardly therefrom to a protect a double-ended or other label applied to the central panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a handy bottle capable of absorbing deformation strain caused by variation of capacity, which is easy for lifting up and carrying because of its recessed portions for gripping and is excellent in dropping strength and capable of preventing the buckling phenomenon while maintaining moldability and lightweight property as well as a process for producing the handy bottle. A typical example of the handy bottle is featured by having the recessed portions for gripping on both side of a body portion thereof, a minimum distance L between the deepest portions of the recessed portions for gripping being 50% or less of the diameter D of the body portion, i.e. L/D≦50%, and a shape in diametric cross section of the recessed portions being almost bilaterally symmetrical to a line connecting the deepest portions and a central axis of the body portion.

Abstract: A container having opposing ends joined by a closing member, which closing member carries (a) a plurality of spread-apart ribs that radially encompass the periphery of the closing member, and (2) a plurality of radial sub-portions between adjacent ribs which sub-portions encompass the periphery of the closing member and a plurality of facets carried by the sub-portions.

Abstract: A retortable plastic container with a side wall having at least one flexing portion extending from a top horizontal line around a circumference of the side wall to a bottom horizontal line around the circumference of the side wall. The flexing portion has an inwardly directed surface relative to the circumference of the side wall. The inwardly directed surface has a first length measured along the inwardly directed surface, in a central vertical plane from the top horizontal line to the bottom horizontal line, which is greater than a straight line distance between the top and bottom horizontal lines in the same vertical plane.

Abstract: A container is provided which includes a top portion having an opening and a side wall extending from the top portion to an end portion of the side wall. A bottom portion is connected with the end portion of the side wall such that the top portion, the side wall and the bottom portion define an interior space of the container. At least one groove is formed in the side wall. The at least one groove includes a central arc portion and end arc portions. The central arc portion is substantially concave relative to a longitudinal axis of the container. The end arc portions are substantially convex relative to the longitudinal axis of the container. The end arc portions are formed adjacent ends of the central arc portion and communicate with an outer surface of the side wall. Desirably, the at least one groove includes a plurality of grooves.

Abstract: A retortable plastic container with a side wall having at least one flexing portion extending from a top horizontal line around a circumference of the side wall to a bottom horizontal line around the circumference of the side wall. The flexing portion has an inwardly directed surface relative to the circumference of the side wall. The inwardly directed surface has a first length measured along the inwardly directed surface, in a central vertical plane from the top horizontal line to the bottom horizontal line, which is greater than a straight line distance between the top and bottom horizontal lines in the same vertical plane.

Abstract: A blow-molded plastic bottle body for use in containing hot-filled beverages. The bottle body has a dome with various interactive functional zones. For example, some of the zones are primarily responsible for accommodating vacuum absorption, while other zones are primarily intended to rigidify the container such as by providing column strength to improve container top loading capability. Although each zone may have a primary function, each zone also aids adjacent zones in providing their functions. Thus, the entire dome, and not merely selected locations, reacts in a progressive manner to the forces generated by the hot-fill process on the bottle body. Preferably, the bottle body is slender and capable of readily being gripped by a single hand, and preferably the flex panels in the dome accommodate at least 90% of the total vacuum absorption required by the bottle.

Abstract: The title of the invention is the structure of reinforcing ribs around bottle waist. The purpose of the invention is to achieve enhanced buckling strength in a bottle of a reinforcing rib structure comprising a horizontal concave rib in the waist portion of the bottle body and the reinforcing ribs disposed vertically at regular intervals along the circumference of this horizontal concave rib.

Abstract: A hot-fill type plastic bottle having a body, wherein said body has a octagonal cross-sectional shape, each of corners of the octagon is formed with a ridge wall, connecting walls are provided at both lateral sides of each of the ridge walls to form a pillar, a pressure reduction absorbing portion is formed between any two adjacently located ones of the ridge walls, and two connecting walls of one of the pillars form an angle between 60 and 115°. The rigidity of the pillar is raised. The bottle shows a pressure reduction absorbing effect similar to that of a conventional hexahedral bottle. In addition, the wide area of the shrink-wrap type label can be seen at a glance.

Abstract: A plastic bottle comprises a label panel portion comprising a plurality of ribs extending annularly about the perimeter thereof and lands located between each rib for accepting a label thereon, wherein the ribs are configured to render the label panel substantially rigid and capable of enduring pasteurization without subjecting the lands to substantial alteration or misalignment. A pasteurizable bottle having a label panel onto which a label may be evenly secured is thus provided.

Abstract: A flattened bottle comprising a neck, a shoulder, a body and a bottom;

Abstract: A bottle, preferably made of plastic, includes a body of generally cylindrical external configuration and a clip joined to the body. The body has a closed lower end and an open upper end adapted to receive a cap. The clip is disposed within the cylindrical external configuration of the body and is spaced from a wall of the body by a slot having an open slot end disposed along the exterior of the bottle by which part of a support structure is insertable between the clip and the body wall to support the bottle upon the support structure.

Abstract: The container of this invention has an increased strength in compression. When filled and with a closure the containers can withstand greater compressive force without a resulting deflection. This permits the use of a lighter weight and less costly shipper carton. The containers have a substantially rigid base, and except for rigidifying recesses, a substantially planar base. Further, the sidewalls of the container are substantially devoid of recesses and projections, and particularly, in the region of the base of the container. In addition, the sidewalls have a slight outward taper from an area at an upper part of the sidewall to the base of the container.

Abstract: A plastic blow molded bottle (10) includes a body portion (16) that extends vertically between a lower base (12) and an upper dispensing end (14) and includes a pair of inwardly extending hand grips (28) with contiguous vertical ribs (34) that extend between a lower end (30) of each hand grip and an upper open end (32) of the hand grip. The vertically ribbed construction of the hand grips (28) with the lower end (30) and the open upper end (32) facilitates manual handling of the bottle, as well as permitting flexing that accommodates for different internal volumes of the bottle in order to permit hot filling.

Abstract: A plastic bottle comprises a label panel portion comprising a plurality of ribs extending annularly about the perimeter thereof and lands located between each rib for accepting a label thereon, wherein the ribs are configured to render the label panel substantially rigid and capable of enduring pasteurization without subjecting the lands to substantial alteration or misalignment. A pasteurizable bottle having a label panel onto which a label may be evenly secured is thus provided.

Abstract: A plastic bottle comprises a label panel portion comprising a plurality of ribs extending annularly about the perimeter thereof and lands located between each rib for accepting a label thereon, wherein the ribs are configured to render the label panel substantially rigid and capable of enduring pasteurization without subjecting the lands to substantial alteration or misalignment. A pasteurizable bottle having a label panel onto which a label may be evenly secured is thus provided.

Abstract: A vacuum-pinch grip panel structure of a hot-fillable container. The panel structure includes an upper rib, a lower rib, an intermediate panel and a grip portion. The upper and lower ribs extending laterally across the structure while the intermediate panel and the grip portion extend between the upper and lower ribs. The upper rib, lower rib, intermediate panel and grip portion are connected together for relative movement therebetween. The movement being pivoting movement of the upper rib, lower rib, intermediate panel and grip portion generally toward a center area of the structure upon reduced internal container pressures.

Abstract: A packaging system for bulk goods or material comprises a hollow polygonal blown plastic form or container for accommodating the material which is to be contained therein. A cardboard cover surrounds and is fixed to the hollow plastic form. The hollow plastic form has at least one outer edge indentation in a corner area, corresponding to a polygonal area of the cardboard cover which can be folded inside for locking or securement purposes, which is symmetrical to a corner fold line of the cardboard cover, and which is connected to the cardboard cover by at least one stamped line arranged perpendicular to the corner fold line and two fold lines forming a V-shape. The packaging system enables secure fastening between the hollow plastic form and the wrapper. To achieve this, the polygonal area of the cover is shaped as a square, and the V-shaped fold lines merge into two stamped lines culminating in a point.

Abstract: A container having a grip ring. The grip ring is located between a dome portion and a body portion of the container and has an inset grip surface for receiving a thumb and fingers. The grip ring is located and sized relative to the dome and body portions, such that, when the container is grasped about the grip ring, the container contents can be poured in a balanced and facile manner. In addition, the location and configuration of the grip ring provides the container with circumferential hoop strength which resists unwanted ovalization distortion of the dome and body portion of the container.

Abstract: A drinking device comprising a cup and a straw selectively attached to the said cup at an upper end along the rim thereof, thus allowing a plurality of the cups, with attached straws, to be stackable. The straw can be selectively removed for use.

Abstract: A container for a product of a liquid-to-pasty consistency, having at least one longitudinal strip which is of a color and/or appearance different from a color and/or appearance of a remainder of the container and which is delimited by two lateral edges. The lateral edges of the longitudinal strip or strips are situated substantially within longitudinal grooves so as to conceal any variations of width of the longitudinal strip. The container can be constructed of thermoplastic material in an injection molding device.

Abstract: A plastic blow molded water bottle (10) of a round shape has a body portion (12), an upper dispensing end (18), and a lower base (32) constructed in a manner that provides improved ability to withstand internal pressure.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel hot fill plastic container with reinforced bands above and below the vacuum panels to prevent panelling (or crease formation under vacuum after cooling) in the label supporting band area. The container has a substantially cylindrical recessed label supporting portion with multiple circumferentially spaced apart vacuum panels. Each panel includes a flat radially recessed central panel face which collapses radially inwardly under vacuum to reduce the volume of the container during cooling of the contents. A like multiple number of elongate posts are defined between the panels and generally reinforce the panel area, however, the top and bottom ends of the posts must be supported or else creases will form in these areas under vacuum. Accordingly, the invention provides for top and bottom cylindrical bands defining the axial upper and lower extent of the panels and posts.

Abstract: A plastic blow molded bottle (10) includes a pair of vertically extending hand grips (32) depressed inwardly at a rib reinforced shoulder (22) and at a body portion (16) of the bottle. Each hand grip (32) has a plurality of horizontally extending reinforcing ribs (34) that have curved shapes and are spaced vertically from each other.

Abstract: A promotional gaming device for beverage cans which includes ink jet printed indicia of winning status on an exterior surface of the can and an opaque removable material covering the printing. The opaque material may be scratched off or peeled off the reveal the prize indicia.

Abstract: A plastic container that is designed for optimal strength and lightweighting characteristics includes a finish portion, a bottom portion that has a plurality of support feet and a corresponding number of grooves defined between the support feet, and a main body portion. According to one feature of the container, the main body portion has at least one groove defined in its smooth label area that is oriented so as to have an axial component and so as to extend to near a bottom of the label portion for permitting condensate to drain from the label portion. This reduces the potential for condensation-induced label delamination. According to another feature of the container, the main body portion further has a tapered neck portion that has a plurality of undulating grooves defined therein to provide structural reinforcement. The main body of the container also has a lower end that is configured so as to have a number of generally axially extending channels that extend toward the bottom portion.

Abstract: A cup has a first recess defined in the outside thereof with two protrusions extending from the bottom of the first recess, a board received in the first recess and having two engaging members to securely engage the two protrusions. The board has a serrated groove defined therethrough so that a bolt movably extends through the groove and connects to a decorative member on the outside of the cup. The decorative member will move downward along the serrated groove and can also rotate relative to the cup when the cup is inclined.

Abstract: A dispenser is described having a support for the container to be filled, a source of liquid and a switch controlling the flow of liquid into the container. The container is supported by a support which urges the container up or down. The switch is operated by the container such that when the container is empty it urges against a resilient mechanism which activates the switch. When the container is filled its weight overcomes the resilient mechanism.