PETpla.net Insider 11 / 2010

PET patents www .verpackungspatente.de 44 PET planet insider Vol. 11 No. 11/10 www.petpla.net Tool for bottle manufacture International Patent No. WO 2010 / 058098 A2 Applicant: Sidel Participa- tions, Octeville sur Mer (FR) Date of Application: 17.11.2009 The patent describes the structure and the function of a tool for manufacturing a plastic bottle with a specially moulded floor area. Folding bottle International Patent No. WO 2009 / 027224 A2 Applicant: Nestlé Waters Management & Technology, Issy-les-moulineaux (FR) Date of Application: 12.8.2008 Plastic bottle with reversible com- pression facility through integrated fold lines to save space in trans- port, storage and return operations. Once on site, the bottle can sub- sequently be easily restored to its original shape. The application has been filed internationally. Reinforcing ribs International Patent No. WO 2010 / 053251 A1 Applicant: CJ Cheildjedang Corp., Seoul (KR) Date of Application: 24.8.2009 Oval plastic container with resealing cap. The container, which is of “lightweight / thin- walled” construction is fitted with specially mounted reinforcing ribs to provide optimum protec- tion for the product during trans- port and storage. Drinks container International Patent No. WO 2010 / 054734 A2 Applicant: Schäfer Werke GmbH, Neunkirchen (D) Date of Application: 20.10.2009 Simple construction, easy to oper- ate container made from PET with a compressed gas cartridge (also made from PET) for storing and discharging liquids. Preform with pourer International Patent No. WO 2010 / 054059 A1 Applicant: Procter & Gamble Comp., Cincinnati (US) Date of Application: 5.11.2009 Concept and process for manufacturing a preform with an integrated pourer has been registered internationally. Based on this preform, even bottles of differ- ent shapes can be manufactured / blow moulded. Beverage pouring spout European patent granted No. EP 1966059 B1 Applicant: Bapco Closures Research Ltd., Woking (GB) Date of application: 19.12.2006 A reduced weight, resealable hinged closure designed to be screwed onto a bottle is described in this application. The tamper evident closure is designed for use as a one-handed sports cap.