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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2006
Applicants:
Gavin Giles, Dover, DE (US);
David Conant, Camden, DE (US);
Inventors:
Gavin Giles, Dover, DE (US);
David Conant, Camden, DE (US);
Assignee:
Playtex Products, Inc., Shelton, CT (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F25D 3/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A preformed liner that expands when filled is provided. In one embodiment, the preformed liner includes a central section having a plurality of flutes that allow the liner to expand. In other embodiments, the preformed liner includes at least a central section that is made of an expandable or stretchable elastomeric material. In still other embodiments, the preformed liner includes a central section having a plurality of flutes and is made of an expandable or stretchable elastomeric material.