Circumferential reinforcing groove for container finish

摘要

A container including a finish, a sidewall portion, a base portion, and an inwardly directed rib member. The finish has a thread portion and an opening formed by the finish. The sidewall portion extends from the finish. The base portion extends from the sidewall portion and encloses the sidewall portion to form a volume for retaining a commodity. The inwardly directed rib member is disposed circumferentially about the finish.

主权项

1. A plastic bottle comprising:
a body comprising:
a shoulder;a cylindrical sidewall;a closed base extending inwardly from said sidewall; and,a volume for retaining a commodity, said shoulder, said cylindrical sidewall, and said closed base collectively form an interior defining said volume; and, a neck comprising:
a support ring;a continuous annular wall extending upwardly from said shoulder to said support ring;an annular sealing ridge axially spaced from said support ring;a circumferential sidewall comprising:
a rim defining an open top in a first plane;an annular groove formed within an outer surface of said circumferential sidewall and spaced from said rim, said annular groove disposed in a second plane extending generally parallel to said first plane; and,a helical thread protruding outwardly from said outer surface, said helical thread having an uppermost portion spaced from said annular groove and a lowermost portion spaced from said annular sealing ridge, and said helical thread capable of receiving a removable threaded closure.