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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2010
Applicants:
Michael P. Wurster, York, PA (US);
Robert Waltemyer, Felton, PA (US);
Justin A. Howell, New Cumberland, PA (US);
Benton A. Lewis, Manchester, PA (US);
Michael T. Kelly, Manchester, PA (US);
Inventors:
Michael P. Wurster, York, PA (US);
Robert Waltemyer, Felton, PA (US);
Justin A. Howell, New Cumberland, PA (US);
Benton A. Lewis, Manchester, PA (US);
Michael T. Kelly, Manchester, PA (US);
Assignee:
Graham Packaging Company, L.P., York, PA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 1/42 (2006.01); B65D 1/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 1/0261 (2013.01); B65D 2501/0018 (2013.01);
Abstract
A container base comprising recessed ribs. The curved recessed ribs permit lighter base weights than traditional bases. The base further permits a larger process window and improved product evacuation. Hot-fill performance of a container is also maintained and/or improved when using the base.