Loews has been granted a patent for a container design with a unique neck portion featuring upper and lower structural rings separated by a vertical distance. The design includes a gusset with a plane of symmetry and a continuous curve exterior surface. The container also has a shoulder, waist section, and base. GlobalData’s report on Loews gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Loews, Pipeline inspection robots was a key innovation area identified from patents. Loews's grant share as of April 2024 was 78%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for a container with unique neck design
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11952163B2) describes a unique container design with specific structural features. The container includes a container body with a circular neck portion below the outlet, featuring an upper convex portion, a lower convex portion, and a middle concave portion creating a continuous curve. The neck portion also includes gussets with varying widths and oblique upper and lower sections. The container further comprises a shoulder portion, waist section, and base, with specific ratios and dimensions outlined in the claims.
Additionally, the patent details variations in the design, such as multiple gussets evenly spaced around the neck portion, each with a plane of symmetry. The container may also include horizontal structural ribs in the waist section, top and bottom bumpers in the shoulder and base, and a base recess with specific dimensions. The design aims to optimize the container's functionality and aesthetics, with precise measurements and proportions outlined in the claims to ensure a specific volume and structural integrity. Overall, the patented container design offers a unique combination of features that set it apart in the market.
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