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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2008
Steven P. Barker, Brooklyn, MI (US);
Bradley W. Caszatt, Manchester, MI (US);
Steven P. Barker, Brooklyn, MI (US);
Bradley W. Caszatt, Manchester, MI (US);
Amcor Limited, Hawthorn, Victoria, AU;
Abstract
The plastic container according to the present disclosure is an aesthetically pleasing plastic container suitable for premium hot fill beverages, such as teas and fruit juices. The plastic container defines a body and includes an upper portion having a finish. Integrally formed with the finish and extending downward therefrom is a shoulder region. The shoulder region merges into and provides a transition between the finish and a first vacuum absorbing region. The first vacuum absorbing region merges into a waist region. The waist region merges into a second vacuum absorbing region. The second vacuum absorbing region transitions into a base portion having a base.