GB2597341B - Improvements in or relating to thermoformed containers - Google Patents

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GB2597341B
GB2597341B GB2101696.9A GB202101696A GB2597341B GB 2597341 B GB2597341 B GB 2597341B GB 202101696 A GB202101696 A GB 202101696A GB 2597341 B GB2597341 B GB 2597341B
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Bagnall Paul
Lievens Tom
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Decapac Packaging Group Nv
Innavisions Ltd
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GB966821A (en) * 1959-12-15 1964-08-19 Plastomatic Corp Method and apparatus for sealing containers
US3276616A (en) * 1964-02-05 1966-10-04 Continental Can Co Plastic container and closure and method of forming the same
CH665401A5 (en) * 1984-04-03 1988-05-13 Aluminiumwerke Ag Rorschach Container with reusable tear=off lid - has profiled lid fitted into stepped container after sealing flange torn off
JPH0542589A (en) * 1991-08-15 1993-02-23 Dainippon Printing Co Ltd Molding device of vessel
US5756168A (en) * 1996-03-01 1998-05-26 Maag; William D. Laminate article and method for making same
US6091054A (en) * 1997-03-03 2000-07-18 Abbott Laboratories Heater plate and method for using same
US20020158370A1 (en) * 2001-04-27 2002-10-31 Borst Rodney D. Thermoformed container with inwardly extending cut lip
CA2445553A1 (en) * 2003-10-17 2004-03-10 Stackteck Systems Limited Semi-molded thin wall container configuration and method
US20050061821A1 (en) * 2003-10-01 2005-03-24 Smith Stephen Alan Ergonomic disposable cup having improved structural integrity
US20060076395A1 (en) * 2004-10-12 2006-04-13 Hayes Thomas J Container having textured grip and enhanced wall integrity
US20160000269A1 (en) * 2013-02-22 2016-01-07 N.V. Nutricia Thermoformed container with lid
US20160207670A1 (en) * 2015-01-15 2016-07-21 Chia-Hao Chou One-piece food container with rim
US20170247146A1 (en) * 2016-02-25 2017-08-31 TNG Worldwide, Inc. Wax warming container with integrated handle
US20170326617A1 (en) * 2014-11-14 2017-11-16 Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. A method of forming a cup-shaped body for a beverage capsule

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB966821A (en) * 1959-12-15 1964-08-19 Plastomatic Corp Method and apparatus for sealing containers
US3276616A (en) * 1964-02-05 1966-10-04 Continental Can Co Plastic container and closure and method of forming the same
CH665401A5 (en) * 1984-04-03 1988-05-13 Aluminiumwerke Ag Rorschach Container with reusable tear=off lid - has profiled lid fitted into stepped container after sealing flange torn off
JPH0542589A (en) * 1991-08-15 1993-02-23 Dainippon Printing Co Ltd Molding device of vessel
US5756168A (en) * 1996-03-01 1998-05-26 Maag; William D. Laminate article and method for making same
US6091054A (en) * 1997-03-03 2000-07-18 Abbott Laboratories Heater plate and method for using same
US20020158370A1 (en) * 2001-04-27 2002-10-31 Borst Rodney D. Thermoformed container with inwardly extending cut lip
US20050061821A1 (en) * 2003-10-01 2005-03-24 Smith Stephen Alan Ergonomic disposable cup having improved structural integrity
CA2445553A1 (en) * 2003-10-17 2004-03-10 Stackteck Systems Limited Semi-molded thin wall container configuration and method
US20060076395A1 (en) * 2004-10-12 2006-04-13 Hayes Thomas J Container having textured grip and enhanced wall integrity
US20160000269A1 (en) * 2013-02-22 2016-01-07 N.V. Nutricia Thermoformed container with lid
US20170326617A1 (en) * 2014-11-14 2017-11-16 Koninklijke Douwe Egberts B.V. A method of forming a cup-shaped body for a beverage capsule
US20160207670A1 (en) * 2015-01-15 2016-07-21 Chia-Hao Chou One-piece food container with rim
US20170247146A1 (en) * 2016-02-25 2017-08-31 TNG Worldwide, Inc. Wax warming container with integrated handle

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