Patent ID: 7571827
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A plastic container for use in a sterilization process comprising: a neck having a finish; an upper transition portion extending from the neck; a generally polygonal structure having a plurality of relatively flat panels separated by a plurality of columns, wherein at least one of said plurality of columns is rounded; a base portion where the generally polygonal structure is disposed between the upper transition portion and the base portion wherein adjacent relatively flat panels together with one of the plurality of columns form an angle so that the relatively flat panels of the generally polygonal structure move together during and after the sterilization process thereby maintaining the aesthetics of the plastic container, wherein said relatively flat panels have uniform concave curvature from the upper transition portion to the base portion; and wherein a crosswise length between two of said plurality of columns is less than the crosswise length between two of said panels.