Abstract: A champagne bottom plastic bottle having the bottom reinforced by internal radiating ribs which are formed by solid material. The bottle is formed in the customary manner by utilizing a preform which has molded on the inner surface thereof longitudinal ribs. The preform is formed by conventional injection molding equipment which has been modified only to form along the lower part of the customary core member longitudinally extending rib forming grooves.

Abstract: This relates to a carrier for cups or containers. The carrier is formed from a flat sheet of plastic material and has a pair of openings therein on opposite sides of a transverse bar for receiving upper intermediate portions of cups. Each of the openings is defined by a peripheral strap which will tightly engage an intermediate upper portion of a vertically tapered cup. Further, generally surrounding at least one of the openings is a carrying strap defined by a C-shaped cut which also defines the article engaging strap for that opening. In one form of carrier there are two carrying straps and in another form there is a single carrying strap.

Abstract: This relates to blow molded containers, and particularly to the formation of blow molded containers formed of a plastic material which is subjectable to a high degree of biaxial orientation for maximum strength. Two containers are formed in each blow molding operation with each container having throughout the stress areas thereof a high degree of biaxial orientation. A container may be in the form of a bottle having an as formed open bottom which is closed by a metal end unit seamed in place. Other containers will have open mouths closed by conventional closures including metal end units which are seamed to the container body or by closure caps which may be releasably interlocked with the neck finish of the container in several known modes. In every instance the containers are formed with a minimum of scrap. This abstract forms no part of the specification of this application and is not to be construed as limiting the claims of the application.

Abstract: This relates to an apparatus for injection molding preforms for beverage bottles wherein a minimum cycle time is involved. Cores over which thermoplastic material is injection molded to form preforms for use in the blow molding of bottles are provided in sets and carried by a rotary turret so that as soon as the injection molded thermoplastic material has sufficiently set to permit its transfer with its associated core out of an injection mold cavity, the apparatus may be actuated to remove first injection molded preforms and thereafter immediately present a new set of cores to the injection mold cavities. This provides ample time for the cooling of the preforms so that when removed from the cores they will not be unduly deformed. In accordance with the feasible use of the apparatus, plural preforms, on the order of twenty-four and greater, may be formed with a cycle time on the order of 10-12 seconds.

Abstract: This relates to a blow molding machine of the type for blow molding large articles such as containers of the one gallon to five gallon size from a parison in the form of an extruded plastic material tube. The machine is of the rotary type and has a plurality of stations each carrying a mold unit of which one half is fixed and the other is mounted for radial movement between open and closed positions. The main shaft of the machine is of a large diameter and is tubular so that the necessary manifolding for gas and coolant supplies may be readily incorporated in the main shaft in an entirely different manner from that heretofore utilized. Also, among other features of the machine, is the provision of hollow spokes which serve not only to support outer mold halves for radial movement, but also serve as manifold accumulators for the necessary operating gases.

Abstract: This relates to a blow molding machine of the type for blow molding large articles such as containers of the one gallon to five gallon size from a parison in the form of an extruded plastic material tube. The machine is of the rotary type and has a plurality of stations each carrying a mold unit of which one half is fixed and the other is mounted for radial movement between open and closed positions. The main shaft of the machine is of a large diameter and is tubular so that the necessary manifolding for gas and coolant supplies may be readily incorporated in the main shaft in an entirely different manner from that heretofore utilized. Also, among other features of the machine, is the provision of hollow spokes which serve not only to support outer mold halves for radial movement, but also serve as manifold accumulators for the necessary operating gases.

Abstract: A paint can having a body with a curl at its upper open end and a plug having a downwardly open groove defined by an upright wall formed to fit within the open end of the body, a radial bight which in the closed position of the plug overlaps the curl and compress a sealing band thereagainst, and an outer flange with an inwardly offset lower portion which snaps under the curl, the lower edge of the flange having an inturned curl which is sprung into an annular groove in the body wall, the portion of the wall defining the said annular groove forming an annular internal rib on the body which enters a complimentary groove in the plug side wall. A handle is provided connected to a band encircling the body and abuts the lower edge of the outer flange of the plug in the closed position, the band sliding upwardly with the handle and extending into the body curl when the plug is removed.

Abstract: This relates to a blow molding machine of the type for blow molding large articles such as containers of the one gallon to five gallon size from a parison in the form of an extruded plastic material tube. The machine is of the rotary type and has a plurality of stations each carrying a mold unit of which one half is fixed and the other is mounted for radial movement between open and closed positions. The main shaft of the machine is of a large diameter and is tubular so that the necessary manifolding for gas and coolant supplies may be readily incorporated in the main shaft in an entirely different manner from that heretofore utilized. Also, among other features of the machine, is the provision of hollow spokes which serve not only to support outer mold halves for radial movement, but also serve as manifold accumulators for the necssary operating gases.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the forming of a champagne bottom plastic bottle wherein the bottom is reinforced by internal radiating ribs which are formed by solid material. The bottle is formed in the customary manner by utilizing a preform which has molded on the inner surface thereof longitudinal ribs. The preform is formed by conventional injection molding equipment which has been modified only to form along the lower part of the customary core member longitudinally extending rib forming grooves.

Abstract: A method for blow molding from preforms hollow articles, particularly beverage bottles, at a high production rate. The method incorporates a clamp assembly which receives therein carriers containing a number of preforms arranged in a line and wherein there are two mold units, one on each side of a central longitudinally elongated clamp member which is mounted for transverse reciprocatory movement. When the clamp member is positioned to close one mold unit, it operates to open the other mold unit so that while preforms in the closed mold unit are being blow molded, the other mold unit is open and may have the carrier supporting previously blow molded articles displaced therefrom and replaced by a carrier containing a new set of preforms whereby, when the blow molding operation of the one mold unit is completed, the other mold unit is ready for closing and a blow molding operation.

Abstract: A blow molding operation wherein centering rods are associated with preforms at least during the initial portion of the blowing cycle wherein the preforms are primarily axially elongated and wherein the freely suspended lower end of each preform must be guided against radial movement. In order to assure that the associated preform centering rods will remain in centering position with respect to the preforms at all times and will not engage the preforms so as axially to stretch the preforms, a control is provided for coordinating the advance of the preform centering rods with the introduction of blowing gas into the preforms, and thus with the axial elongation of the preforms due to internal blowing pressure.

Abstract: This relates to a container which is formed of a thermoplastic material, preferably PET, wherein the container wall and flanges have a high degree of orientation and the required strength characteristics utilizing a minimum of resin in the formation thereof. An intermediate article of manufacture is formed with this article having a generally bottle-like configuration. The intermediate article of manufacture, which is blow molded from a conventional preform configuration, includes a lower portion in the configuration of the desired container and an upper portion which is an accommodation portion. The accommodation portion is removed from the container and becomes scrap which is reground. This abstract forms no part of the specification of this application and is not to be construed as limiting the claims of the application.

Abstract: A two-piece can having a prize indicia imprinted on the interior thereof, the can having an openable segment to provide a pour hole for the contents which, upon being emptied from the can, is visible through the pour hole.

Abstract: This relates to an end, preferably a bottom end, for a metal shipping container wherein the end panel is recessed so as to bear the weight of the product shipped within the container. The invention particularly relates to the reinforcing of the end panel by an annular rib formed in the radially outer part of the end panel near to but spaced from the seam which joins the end to a container body. The annular rib is concentric to the container and is axially downwardly offset so as to be axially upwardly opening. The reinforcing rib is of a preferred depth and width ratio with respect to one another and to the container diameter.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a closure formed of plastics material for use in conjunction with a container also formed of a plastics material. The closure is particularly adapted for use with containers in the form of bottles which are intended to have a product packaged therein under pressurized conditions. The closure cooperates with a lip of the bottle so as to radially inwardly deform the lip with the exterior surface of the lip forming a seal with the closure. The portion of the closure engaging the lip is drawn radially inwardly under pressure by the axial deformation of an end panel of the closure.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a plastic bottle having a bottom structure of the champagne bottle type. The bottom is reinforced by radiating ribs which are circumferentially spaced and the ribs, utilizing a minimum of material, stiffen the bottom so as to prevent the domed inner section of the bottom from reverting and also greatly resist creep of the bottom under the influence of time and internal pressure. The ribs may be only across the juncture section between inner and outer sections of the bottom, or may extend entirely from the outer section across the juncture section and substantially to the domed center of the domed section. The ribs may also be upstanding and serve to function as guides for a liquid product being placed into the bottle so as to reduce turbulences and aid in expediting the filling operation.

Abstract: Adhesive applicators having a flexible valve disk which defines a metering chamber with a valve body, the valve body with the valve is insertable into a can component in close confinement thereby and the valve is operated by flexing the disk to compress the adhesive and spurt it against the confining surface of the can body to form a bead and band of adhesive into which the other can component is subsequently telescoped.

Abstract: This relates to the removal of indentations in the sealing surfaces of plastic bottles, particularly blow molded bottles. The neck finish of each bottle, as it moves along a discharge conveyor from a blow molding machine, is heated to a temperature approaching the glass transition temperature of the plastic material, at which temperature the memory of the plastic material begins to induce slight flow and wherein the indentations are eliminated by the flow of the plastic material of the sealing surface.

Abstract: This relates to a closure unit which may be inserted into an open end of a tubular container body, particularly one formed of paperboard or plastic material, and which will have an automatic interlock with the container body and a seal sufficient to hold the closure unit in sealed relation with respect to the container body under all normal usages without the use of adhesive. The interlock between the closure unit and the container body is in the form of a plurality of retaining lugs which are resiliently deflected when the closure unit and container body are assembled and which have a pressure engagement with the interior surface of the container body to form an interlock therewith.

Abstract: This relates to the provision of a snap-in closure for plastic beverage bottles. The neck of a conventional bottle is foreshortened through the elimination of the customary closure threads and the extreme end of the neck is reformed by way of an ultrasonic tool to define a radially inwardly turned sealing flange having a pour opening of a preselected controlled diameter therethrough. A snap-in closure is provided with the closure including a plug with a radially outwardly directed flange, the plug and flange being snapable through the pour opening in the sealing flange and the closure flange and thereafter engaging the sealing flange to seal the bottle. This abstract forms no part of the specification of this application and is not to be construed as limiting the claims of the application.