Patent ID: 6461697
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: B29B,B29C,B29K,B29L,B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
A polyethylene terephthalate multi-layer preform used for plastic blow molding, comprising:a thermoformed inner layer of virgin polyethylene terephthalate that has a surface defining a hollow interior of the preform; an injection molded outer layer of post consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate that by weight is greater than 85% of the total weight of the preform, and the preform having an outwardly exposed exterior surface defined entirely by the injection molded outer layer of post consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate; and the inner and outer layers cooperating to define closed and open ends of the preform, and the injection molded outer layer at the open end of the preform including a thread for securing a closure.