PETALOID BASE FOR A SELF-STANDING CONTAINER AND CONTAINER THEREFOR

摘要

A petaloid base (14) for a self-standing container (10) has an approximately hemispherical underlying base contour and a plurality of ovoid foot formations (16) that interrupt and project from the underlying base contour to define a corresponding plurality of feet. Its shape resists stress cracking, maximises capacity relative to the height of the container and reduces the surface area the base and hence material usage in comparison with equivalent known designs.