System and method for pressurizing a plastic container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9731850
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13798389

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A system for manufacturing a filled plastic container includes an actuator, a base unit including a heating surface, and a dispensing device or nozzle. The actuator includes a body portion and a holding/securing member configured to hold or secure a portion of the container. In embodiments, the actuator is configured to apply a force or pressure on the container to contact the base unit, the base unit is configured to receive a base portion of the container, the heating surface is configured to convey energy or heat to a portion of the base portion of the container, and the dispensing device or nozzle is configured to introduce an inert gas into the container. Methods for providing a filled plastic container and providing a thin-walled plastic container are also disclosed.

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PLASTIPAK PACKAGING INCPLYMOUTH MI

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Darr, Richard C Medina, US 223 5410
Delage, Jean-Guy Le Havre, FR 5 18
Pedmo, Marc A Litchfield, US 76 1433

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