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Multiple-container packages

a multi-container and packaging technology, applied in the field of plastic hot-fill containers, can solve the problems of unfavorable vacuum panel appearance of hot-fill containers, unfavorable vacuum panel appearance, and unfavorable packaging effect,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-14
GRAHAM PACKAGING CO LP
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[0005]The containers described herein can be useful for packaging as multiple-container packages, e.g., a “multi-pack.”

Problems solved by technology

Although multi-packs are known in the prior art, hot-fill containers having deformable vacuum panels may present undesirable features when packaged as a multi-pack.
Because of the recessed nature of vacuum panels, container labels may not adhere as well compared to a smooth surface.
Additionally, consumers may find a vacuum panel unsightly.
Vacuum panels are often found in cylindrical type packages, which may not necessarily save storage space when sold as a multiple package.

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[0017]The present invention is directed to plastic containers that can be fitted to form multi-container packages. One embodiment disclosed herein provides a container with three or more sidewalls, wherein at least one sidewall contains a deformable vacuum panel and at least one sidewall is free of the deformable vacuum panel. In one embodiment, this container is useful in packaging, such as in a multi-pack, to hide the vacuum panels from the consumer while displaying the side free of the vacuum panel. Additionally, having a side without a vacuum panel allows a manufacturer to design the side for a desired use, e.g., as a relatively smooth surface for affixing a label, or as a ribbed surface for gripping the container sidewall, etc. In some instances, the multi-pack may occupy a smaller space than a similar number of individual containers, permitting greater storage efficiency.

[0018]A “hot-fill container” is well known in the art as a plastic container that is adapted to be filled w...

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Abstract

Disclosed herein are hot-fill containers that can be packaged as a multiple-container package. The hot-fill container comprises at least three sidewalls, where at least one of the sidewalls contains a deformable vacuum panel, and at least one of the sidewalls is free of the vacuum panel. When two or more hot-fill containers are packaged together in a multi-pack, the sidewall containing the vacuum panel of one container contacts that of at least one other container so as to conceal each vacuum panel.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to plastic hot-fill containers, such as those that can be packaged as multiple containers in a single package.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Many products are sold as a single package having multiple containers, also known as “multi-packs.” Commercially, multiple-container packages can save storage space due to a smaller footprint area. Such packages may be ideal for consumers who use large amounts of a certain product. Alternatively, consumer may find it desirable to buy two or more related products in one package. The multi-pack can contain individual containers of the same product, or different products, e.g., different juice or soup flavors.[0003]Although multi-packs are known in the prior art, hot-fill containers having deformable vacuum panels may present undesirable features when packaged as a multi-pack. Because of the recessed nature of vacuum panels, container labels may not adhere as well compared to a smooth sur...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D21/02
CPCB65D21/0201B65D81/3288B65D79/005B65D79/0084
Inventor GRANT, ROBERT P.ZHANG, QIUCHEN PETERPICCIOLI, DAVID P.ESHBACK, KEITHKRISHNAKUMAR, SUPPAYAN M.STAVROPOULOS, NICHOLAS T.
Owner GRAHAM PACKAGING CO LP
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