Patent ID: 7810664
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A container comprising a plastic body having a neck portion defining an opening, connected to a shoulder portion extending downward and connecting to a tubular sidewall extending downward and joining a bottom portion forming a base, said sidewall defining a container interior and comprising two substantially smooth opposing squeezable panels, each of said panels having squeezable at least one arcuate indentation adapted to allow flexure of the respective panel without permanent distortion or creasing when a force is applied to the panel toward the container interior; and two opposing vacuum panels wherein each of said vacuum panels is disposed between said squeezable panels and is vertically concave and has a generally consistent width throughout, and vertical transitional walls disposed between said vacuum panels and said squeezable panels; wherein after the force applied to the container is released, the container returns to approximately initial shape.