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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2013
Nestec S.a., Vevey, CH;
Cedric Boulay, Bulgneville, FR;
Nicolas Dabrowski, Vittel, FR;
Seung-Yeol Hong, Dublin, OH (US);
Jean-Francois Meyer, Vittel, FR;
Lise Zeboudj, Columbus, OH (US);
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Abstract
Containers having improved vacuum-resistance and aesthetic features are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a container () having a substantially rectangular-shaped body including at least one cut-away portion () on a first side of the body. The cut-away portion includes a panel () that is intersected by a horizontal rib () that extends along an outer perimeter of the container in a substantially horizontal plane. The structural features of the present containers advantageously provide for improved vacuum-resistance and consumer gripping when compared to similar containers currently on the market.