Patent ID: 9211967
Filing Date: 2015-12-15
Classification: B29C,B29K,B29L,B65D

Abstract:
1. A plastic container, comprising: a main body portion having an inner surface that defines an interior space; a neck portion having an opening that is in communication with the interior space; and a molded feature that is adjacent to the neck portion, the molded feature having a space defined therein so that the molded feature occupies a volume that is less than a volume defined by the maximum external dimensions of the molded feature, the molded feature having a first portion that is integral with the neck portion and a second portion with a cavity to define the space of the molded feature therein, wherein the molded feature has a generally triangular shape when viewed in side elevation and is configured to reduce distortion of the neck portion as a result of differential cooling during a fabrication process.