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Plastic container finish with structural rib

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-01
GRAHAM PACKAGING CO LP
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[0010] According to an exemplary embodiment of the instant invention, a finish of a plastic container is provided and may include an annular rib for increasing the rigidity of said

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Without such rigidity, the finish may be more prone to deflection such as, for example, ovalization, in a variety of settings.
Without the necessary rigidity, the finish is likely to deflect during such attachment and a poor seal can result.
Likewise, during cooling of a container (if hot-filled), a finish without the necessary rigidity may deflect and create sealing issues.
Furthermore, finishes that lack rigidity might flex when squeezed or dropped during handling again resulting in improper sealing between the finish and the closure.
Each of the aforementioned scenarios can thus result in spoilage of the contents of the container because of the poor seal.
Container finishes such as, for example, blown wide-mouth finishes, may often be excessive

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[0016] Embodiments of the invention are discussed in detail below. In describing embodiments, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected. While specific exemplary embodiments are discussed, it should be understood that this is done for illustration purposes only. A person skilled in the relevant art will recognize that other components and configurations can be used without parting from the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0017] Referring to the drawings, FIG. 1 depicts a side view of an exemplary container according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. A plastic container 10 may include a body 11 extending along a longitudinal axis and having a first end and a second end. The container 10 may further include a base 12, a shoulder 13 having a first end and a second end, and a neck 14. The second end of the shoulder 13 may be connected at the first end of the...

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Abstract

A plastic container includes a base, a body, a shoulder and a neck having a finish. The neck includes an inwardly-projecting annular rib between the shoulder and the finish to increase the strength of the finish.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] b 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to a container, and more particularly to a blow molded plastic container having a wide-mouth finish. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] Plastic containers for packaging are generally known in the prior art. Such containers may be used to package a wide variety of liquid, viscous or solid products including, for example, juices, other beverages, yogurt, sauces, pudding, lotions, soaps in liquid or gel form, and bead shaped objects such as candy. Generally, sealable plastic containers may include at least a closed end forming a base, a main body portion, a shoulder and a neck having a finish for accepting various types of closures thereon to seal the container. [0005] Known plastic containers can differ from one another based on the sizes and shapes of the various portions of each container. For example, the bodies of many known plastic containers may have a cylindrical cross-sectio...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D1/02B65D1/46
CPCB65D1/023
Inventor GAMI, KAPIL B.SABOLD, BRET
Owner GRAHAM PACKAGING CO LP
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