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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 1979
Filed:
Sep. 21, 1978
Harry W Lee, Jr, Richmond, VA (US);
Joseph W Wallace, Richmond, VA (US);
James M Woolard, Richmond, VA (US);
Reynolds Metals Company, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
The side wall of a container is joined to the bottom portion thereof by a first frustoconical portion and a first semi-torroidal portion which, in turn, is joined to a second semi-torroidal portion; and, a bottom closing portion. In one embodiment the second semi-torroidal portion is joined to the bottom closing portion by a second frustoconical portion; a third semi-torroidal portion; and, a third frustoconical portion. In another embodiment the bottom closing portion is substantially flat but adapted to be domed outwardly under pressure and 'cricket' inwardly when pressure is relieved.