Systems for compensating for vacuum pressure changes within a plastic container

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9878816
SERIAL NO

14142882

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A plastic container comprises an upper portion including a finish adapted to receive a closure, a lower portion including a base, and a sidewall extending between the upper portion and the lower portion. The upper portion, the lower portion, and the sidewall define an interior volume for storing liquid contents. The plastic container further comprises a pressure panel located on the container and moveable between an initial position and an activated position. The pressure panel is located in the initial position prior to filling the container, and is moved to the activated position after filling and sealing the container. Moving the pressure panel from the initial position to the activated position reduces the internal volume of the container and creates a positive pressure inside the container. The positive pressure reinforces the sidewall. A method of processing a container is also disclosed.

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CO2 PAC LTDOAKLAND NEW ZEALAND

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Denner, John York, US 38 1234
Kelley, Paul Wrightsville, US 76 2231
Melrose, David Auckland, NZ 38 1330

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