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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2005
Filed:
Nov. 10, 1999
Erland R. Sandstrom, Menasha, WI (US);
Brigitte K. Weigert, Appleton, WI (US);
Donald C. Mccarthy, Appleton, WI (US);
Michael G. Thomas, Toronto, CA;
Michael A. Freek, Bradford, CA;
Erland R. Sandstrom, Menasha, WI (US);
Brigitte K. Weigert, Appleton, WI (US);
Donald C. McCarthy, Appleton, WI (US);
Michael G. Thomas, Toronto, CA;
Michael A. Freek, Bradford, CA;
Fort James Corporation, Deerfield, IL (US);
Abstract
An injection blow-molded disposable tumbler is formed from a polymeric material and includes a fortified upper rim having a thickness greater than the adjacent sidewall. The tumbler may be formed of a variety of resinous materials and exhibits improved toughness and crush resistance as well as aesthetic qualities particulary desired by consumers.