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Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2005

Filed:

Nov. 10, 1999
Applicants:

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;

Inventors:

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;

Assignee:

Fort James Corporation, Deerfield, IL (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B32B001/08 ; B65D001/42 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
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.


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