A dispenser for a shippable container is provided, where the shippable container has a hollow body, an opening, a collar adjacent the opening, and a closure sealing the opening. The dispenser has a collar engagement portion configured to engage the collar of the shippable container, a closure engagement portion configured to engage the closure of the shippable container, and a body engagement portion configured to engage a portion of the hollow body of the shippable container. An aperture in the dispenser is configured to dispense contents from the hollow body of the shippable container. The dispenser can be configured to dispense contents from the hollow body of the shippable container when the shippable container is in an inverted position.
A frame for a shippable container is provided, where the shippable container has a hollow body, an opening, and a collar adjacent the opening. The frame has a collar engagement portion configured to engage the collar of the shippable container and a body engagement portion configured to engage a portion of the hollow body of the shippable container. The collar engagement portion and/or the body engagement portion can be configured to engage the collar of the shippable container and prevent rotation of the shippable container about the opening relative to the frame.
A dispenser for a shippable container is provided, where the shippable container has a hollow body, an opening, a collar adjacent the opening, and a closure sealing the opening. The dispenser has a collar engagement portion configured to engage the collar of the shippable container, a closure engagement portion configured to engage the closure of the shippable container, and a body engagement portion configured to engage a portion of the hollow body of the shippable container. An aperture in the dispenser is configured to dispense contents from the hollow body of the shippable container. The dispenser can be configured to dispense contents from the hollow body of the shippable container when the shippable container is in an inverted position.
The present invention includes a temperature probe and use thereof. The temperature probe is configured to obtain a temperature of a blow molding preform, especially a temperature of an inside surface of the blow molding preform. In this manner, effectiveness of heating the preform can be evaluated, the presence of one or more temperature gradients ascertained, and the blow molding process can be optimized for a given preform.
The present invention includes a temperature probe and use thereof. The temperature probe is configured to obtain a temperature of a blow molding preform, especially a temperature of an inside surface of the blow molding preform. In this manner, effectiveness of heating the preform can be evaluated, the presence of one or more temperature gradients ascertained, and the blow molding process can be optimized for a given preform.
An energy output measuring device including a main body having a light reflecting exterior and a window portion formed in the main body and produced from infrared-reflecting glass. At least one visible light sensor is disposed adjacent the window. The energy output measuring device is configured to pass through a heating device. An energy output of the heating device is determined from measurements taken by the heating device.
A container comprises a micro cellular foamed polymer having foamed and unfoamed regions, wherein the container has one of a silvery appearance and a white appearance without the use of a colorant.
An overmolded preform and a container blow molded from the same are disclosed, wherein the overmolded preform and the overmolded container include an inner foamed layer.
B32B 3/26 - Produits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche continue dont le périmètre de la section droite a une allure particulièreProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des discontinuités ou des rugosités externes ou internes, ou une couche de forme non planeProduits stratifiés comprenant une couche ayant des particularités au niveau de sa forme caractérisés par une couche comportant des cavités ou des vides internes
B29C 44/04 - Moulage par pression interne engendrée dans la matière, p. ex. par gonflage ou par moussage pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés formés d'au moins deux parties en matière chimiquement ou physiquement différente, p. ex. ayant des densités différentes
A process for removing a contaminant from post consumer recycled (PCR) plastic is disclosed, the process comprising the steps of comminuting the PCR, to prepare particles having a particle size from about 0.001 inch to about 0.15 inch, wherein the PCR plastic is not polyethylene terephthalate; and driving the contaminant out of the plastic particles by causing the contaminant to diffuse out of the plastic particles.
C08F 297/02 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus en polymérisant successivement des systèmes différents de monomère utilisant un catalyseur de type ionique ou du type de coordination sans désactivation du polymère intermédiaire utilisant un catalyseur du type anionique
A method and apparatus for blow molding containers is disclosed, the method including the steps of; a) heating a preform to a desired temperature in an oven having a plurality of heating units in a stack; b) blow molding a container from the heated preform; c) measuring a wall thickness at a desired location along a longitudinal axis of the container; d) generating a signal representing the wall thickness; e) comparing the signal representing the wall thickness to a standard range of wall thickness measurements; and f) adjusting the energy output of the plurality of heating units of the oven to affect the production of subsequent containers if the signal is not within the standard range, wherein the energy output of at least one heating unit is increased and the energy output of at least another heating unit is decreased by an amount equal to the increase.
A multi-layer preform having at least one foamed layer suitable for forming a multi-layer blow molded container having at least one foamed layer container is disclosed, the multi-layer container formed by a process comprising the steps of injection molding a polymer melt having a non-reactive gas entrained therein, causing entrained gas cells in the polymer melt to open to form a polymer preform having an open cell foam layer, cooling the preform to a temperature below the polymer softening temperature, reheating the preform to a temperature greater than the polymer softening temperature, and blow molding the preform in a second mold, to prepare the container. At least one layer of the container may be blended with an oxygen and/or carbon dioxide barrier material.
A process for varying the appearance of a container is disclosed, the process comprises injection molding a polymer preform having a non-reactive gas entrapped within the walls thereof, cooling the preform to a temperature below the polymer softening temperature, reheating the preform to a predetermined temperature greater than the polymer softening temperature, and blow molding the reheated preform, to prepare a container consisting essentially of a micro cellular foamed polymer having a non-reactive gas contained within the micro cellular foam cells, wherein the appearance of the container is varied based on the predetermined temperature.
An overmolded preform and a container blow molded from the same are disclosed, wherein the overmolded preform and the overmolded container include an outer foamed layer.
B65D 6/28 - Réceptacles dont le corps est formé par jonction ou liaison de plusieurs composants rigides ou sensiblement rigides, constitués en totalité ou principalement en métal, en matière plastique, en bois ou en un matériau de remplacement avec des liaisons à demeure entre parois, p. ex. liaisons d'angles
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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED DETECTION OF HOLES IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS
A method and apparatus for monitoring the production of blow molded plastic containers is disclosed, wherein the method and apparatus utilize a sound detector assembly adapted to be positioned adjacent a mold cavity during the introduction of pressure fluid to a preform in the mold cavity to form a container, the sound detector assembly including a reflector having a substantially conic cross-sectional shape and a sound detector and being responsive to a defect sound of the pressure fluid escaping from the interior of the container for generating an output signal.
G01M 3/24 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite en utilisant des vibrations infrasonores, sonores ou ultrasonores
A handheld torque measuring meter adapted to measure the downward thrust and torsional force required to apply or remove a screw type closure from the threaded neck or finish of an associated container is disclosed, the handheld meter having a first portion graspable a user, a member adapted to receive a portion of a closure of a container, means connecting said main body to said member including a load cell, and a means for displaying a measurement adapted to receive the output signal from the load cell and indicate one of the torsional force and the linear force required to effect a movement of the closure relative to the associated container.
A process for making a container comprises injection molding a polymer preform having a non-reactive gas entrapped within the walls thereof; cooling the preform to a temperature below the polymer softening temperature, the cooled preform having an initial material volume; reheating the cooled preform to a temperature greater than the polymer softening temperature; and blow molding the reheated preform, to prepare a container consisting essentially of a microcellular foamed polymer having a non-reactive gas contained within the foam cells, wherein the material volume of the container is greater than the initial material volume of the cooled preform measured at the same temperature.
B29C 39/02 - Moulage par coulée, c.-à-d. en introduisant la matière à mouler dans un moule ou entre des surfaces enveloppantes sans pression significative de moulageAppareils à cet effet pour la fabrication d'objets de longueur définie, c.-à-d. d'objets séparés
A system for the automated regulation of a gas permeation testing system is disclosed, wherein a control system in communication with a data processor facilitates more precise control of a pressurized fluid caused to flow through the gas permeation testing system.
A container comprises a micro cellular foamed polymer, and a non- reactive gas contained within the micro cellular foam cells, wherein the container has a non-transparent appearance. The process for making the container comprises injection molding a polymer preform having a non-reactive gas entrapped within the walls thereof, cooling the preform to a temperature below the polymer softening temperature, reheating the preform to a temperature above the polymer softening temperature, and blow molding the preform, to prepare a container comprising a micro cellular foamed polymer having a non-reactive gas contained within the micro cellular foam cells.
Methods to decrease aldehyde content of a polymer are provided. An effective amount of an additive that contains a P-H functionality is incorporated into the polymer in the presence of an acidic of basic catalyst compositions are also provided.
B28B 5/00 - Fabrication d'objets façonnés à partir du matériau dans des moules ou sur des surfaces de moulage, supportés ou constitués par des transporteurs à l'intérieur ou sur ceux-ci, quel que soit le mode de façonnage
