Method of handling a plastic container having a moveable base

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11731823
APP PUB NO 20220324630A1
SERIAL NO

17852584

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Method for processing hot-filled plastic containers are provided. In some embodiments, the method may include hot-filling a plastic container, sealing the container, and conveying the sealed container, each with an inner annular wall and a push-up portion in a first position. In some embodiments, the method may further include creating a vacuum pressure in the hot-filled and sealed container and repositioning the push-up portion from the first position to a second position under a mechanical force.

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CO2PAC LIMITED145 QUAY STREET UNIT 11 AUCKLAND 1010

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Denner, John York, US 38 1234
Kelley, Paul Wrightsville, US 76 2231
Melrose, David Auckland, NZ 38 1330
Trude, Gregory Seven Valleys, US 39 986

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