Plastipak Packaging, Inc.

James G Kulp

William A Slat

Gary M Ferguson

Gary I Voss

Craig A Larson

Duane Lach

William Schroeck

Craig Robel

Dean M Lang

Brian D Gower

Thomas Busard

Timothy Susalla

Howard E Taylor

A precursor for use in forming a multi-attribute pellet that includes virgin and recycled content is disclosed. The precursor may comprise a micro-pellet including recycled content. In embodiments, the micro-pellet may be in the range of about 300 pieces per gram to about 1200 pieces per gram. Embodiments of methods for forming precursors and methods for forming multi-attribute pellets are also disclosed.

Pellet and precursor with recycled content

An extrusion blow molded container is provided comprising a closed base, a body portion extending from the closed base having a surface finish that is substantially free of striations, and an open neck portion extending from the body portion. In an embodiment, the container is comprised of polyethylene terephthalate (PET); the base portion includes a support portion and a substantially elevated portion having a center and a major diameter; and the center is disposed an elevated distance above said surface that is less than about 0.05 the major diameter. A method and apparatus for extrusion blow molding an article is also disclosed.

Extrusion blow molded container, apparatus and method

Apparatus for extrusion blow molding a container

Blow molding apparatus having raised pinches and compression lands

Hand grip bottle

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Dexter, MI, United States of America

James G Kulp