US3759410A
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Pressure resistant plastic container
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1971-12-15
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A plastic container having a configuration designed to package goods capable of generating internal pressure is provided. The container has a circular cross-sectional configuration with side walls following a generally outwardly convex arcuate path from the upper mouth portion toward the base at the lower end. The base is provided with three bulbous feet extending downwardly from a generally rounded bottom portion for supporting the container in an upright position.
Inventors
- 👤 A Uhlig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D1/00; B65D1/02; B65D1/0223; B65D1/0261; B65D1/0284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A plastic container comprising a finish defining an opening for receiving and dispensing contents, a body extending downwardly from said finish to a base for resting on a support, said body having a circular cross sectional configuration taken through a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof and following a smooth outwardly convex path in longitudinal section, said base having a generally rounded bottom with a weld line extending through said longitudinal axis, and three equally spaced apart bulbous feet extending downwardly from said base, said feet being positioned so that two are parallel to and spaced apart from said weld line and the third is on the opposite side of said weld line from the other two.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A plastic container comprising a finish defining an opening for receiving and dispensing contents, a body extending downwardly from said finish to a base for resting on a support, said body having a circular cross sectional configuration taken through a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof and following a smooth outwardly convex path in longitudinal section, said base having a generally rounded bottom with a weld line extending through said longitudinal axis, and three equally spaced apart bulbous feet extending downwardly from said base, said feet being positioned so that two are parallel to and spaced apart from said weld line and the third is on the opposite side of said weld line from the other two.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
106 words
A plastic container comprising a body portion having a circular cross sectional configuration taken through a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof, said body portion extending from an upper mouth portion to a lower base portion which supports the container in an upright position, said body in vertical section following an outwardly convex arcuate path meRging into said base, said base having a generally rounded bottom and three equally spaced apart bulbous feet extending downwardly from said base for supporting said container in an upright position, the lowermost portions of the respective feet being rounded and defining a plane substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
106 words
A plastic container comprising a body portion having a circular cross sectional configuration taken through a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis thereof, said body portion extending from an upper mouth portion to a lower base portion which supports the container in an upright position, said body in vertical section following an outwardly convex arcuate path meRging into said base, said base having a generally rounded bottom and three equally spaced apart bulbous feet extending downwardly from said base for supporting said container in an upright position, the lowermost portions of the respective feet being rounded and defining a plane substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |