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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 31, 2012
Michael T. Lane, Brooklyn, MI (US);
Walt Paegel, Jackson, MI (US);
Michael T. Lane, Brooklyn, MI (US);
Walt Paegel, Jackson, MI (US);
Amcor Limited, Hawthorn, Victoria, AU;
Abstract
A heat-set container that defines a longitudinal axis is disclosed that includes a finish and a sidewall portion extending from the finish. The container also includes a base portion extending from the sidewall portion and enclosing said sidewall portion to form a volume therein for retaining a commodity. The base portion has a plurality of contact surfaces for supporting the container. The plurality of contact surfaces are spaced away from each other about the longitudinal axis. Also, the container includes a central pushup portion disposed in the base portion and extending generally toward the finish. The central pushup portion is substantially centered on the longitudinal axis, and the central pushup portion is moveable in response to internal vacuum pressure to decrease the volume.