U.S. patent application number 17/512016 was filed with the patent office on 2022-02-17 for container assembly.
The applicant listed for this patent is Josh Clemence, Noah Durham. Invention is credited to Josh Clemence, Noah Durham.
Application Number | 20220048675 17/512016 |
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Filed Date | 2022-02-17 |
United States Patent
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20220048675 |
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Clemence; Josh ; et
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February 17, 2022 |
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
Abstract
A container assembly that is uniquely adapted to releasably
engage a diluting dispenser and uniquely adapted for both handheld
and wall mounted dispensing applications including a front wall, a
left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, a first top wall,
wherein the first top wall is associated with a neck and a radial
groove for releasably engaging a diluting dispenser, a second top
wall having an angled handle associated therewith, a spout having
an aperture, and a bottom wall.
Inventors: |
Clemence; Josh; (Covington,
IN) ; Durham; Noah; (Champaign, IL) |
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Clemence; Josh
Durham; Noah |
Covington
Champaign |
IN
IL |
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17/512016 |
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October 27, 2021 |
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International
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B65D 25/40 20060101
B65D025/40; B65D 1/02 20060101 B65D001/02; B65D 23/10 20060101
B65D023/10; B65D 1/40 20060101 B65D001/40 |
Claims
1. A one-piece, self-standing container assembly that is adapted to
releasably engage a diluting dispenser, consisting of: a front
wall, wherein the front wall is generally planar and comprises an
upper end and a lower end; a first left side wall and a second left
side wall having a concave transitional step positioned
therebetween, wherein the first and second left side walls each
comprise an upper end and a lower end, and wherein the second left
side wall is generally planar; a first right side wall and a second
right side wall having a concave transitional step positioned
therebetween, wherein the first and second right sidewalls each
comprise an upper end and a lower end, and wherein the second right
side wall is generally planar; a back wall, wherein the back wall
is generally planar and comprises an upper end and a lower end; a
first top wall, wherein the first top wall is generally convex; a
neck, wherein the neck is octagonal and positioned at least
partially above the first top wall; a radial groove positioned
below the neck for releasably engaging a diluting dispenser,
wherein the peripheral geometry of the radial groove is less than
the peripheral geometry of the neck; a spout having an aperture,
wherein the spout is positioned above the neck; a second top wall,
wherein the second top wall forms an obtuse angle with the back
wall; a handle positioned in a spaced apart relationship from the
second top wall to form an aperture therebetween, wherein the
aperture is adapted to contain one or more fingers of a user, and
wherein the handle is angled relative to the front wall; and a
bottom wall.
2. A container assembly, comprising: a front wall; a back wall; a
left side wall; a right side wall; a bottom wall; a first top wall;
a neck, wherein the neck is octagonal and positioned at least
partially above the first top wall, wherein the neck includes eight
arcuate side walls; a radial groove positioned below the neck for
releasably engaging a diluting dispenser, wherein the peripheral
geometry of the radial groove is less than the peripheral geometry
of the neck; a spout having an aperture, wherein the spout is
positioned above the neck; a second top wall, wherein the second
top wall forms an obtuse angle with the back wall; and a handle
positioned in a spaced apart relationship from the second top wall
to form an aperture therebetween, wherein the aperture is adapted
to contain one or more fingers of a user, and wherein the handle is
angled relative to the front wall.
3. A container assembly that is adapted to releasably engage a
diluting dispenser, comprising: a front wall, wherein the front
wall comprises an upper end and a lower end; a first left side wall
and a second left side wall having a transitional step positioned
therebetween, wherein the first and second left side walls each
comprise an upper end and a lower end; a first right side wall and
a second right side wall having a transitional step positioned
therebetween, wherein the first and second right side walls each
comprise an upper end and a lower end; a back wall, wherein the
back wall comprises an upper end and a lower end; a first top wall;
a neck positioned at least partially above the first top wall; a
radial groove positioned below the neck for releasably engaging a
diluting dispenser, wherein the peripheral geometry of the radial
groove is less than the peripheral geometry of the neck; a spout
having an aperture, wherein the spout is positioned above the neck;
a second top wall; a handle positioned in a spaced apart
relationship from the second top wall to form an aperture
therebetween, wherein the aperture is adapted to contain one or
more fingers of a user, and wherein the handle is angled relative
to the front wall; and a bottom wall.
4. The container assembly according to claim 3, wherein the front
wall is generally planar.
5. The container assembly according to claim 4, wherein the
transitional step positioned between the first left side wall and
the second left side wall is concave.
6. The container assembly according to claim 5, wherein the second
left side wall is generally planar.
7. The container assembly according to claim 6, wherein the
transitional step positioned between the first right side wall and
the second right side wall is concave.
8. The container assembly according to claim 7, wherein the second
right side wall is generally planar.
9. The container assembly according to claim 8, wherein the back
wall is generally planar.
10. The container assembly according to claim 9, wherein the first
top wall is generally convex.
11. The container assembly according to claim 10, wherein the neck
is octagonal.
12. The container assembly according to claim 11, wherein the neck
comprises at least one arcuate side wall.
13. The container assembly according to claim 12, wherein the neck
comprises eight arcuate side walls.
14. The container assembly according to claim 13, wherein the
container assembly comprises one-piece and is self-standing.
15. The container assembly according to claim 14, wherein the
container assembly is fabricated from a thermoplastic resin.
16. The container assembly according to claim 14, wherein the
container assembly is fabricated from at least one of an aliphatic
polyamide and a semi-aromatic polyamide.
17. The container assembly according to claim 14, wherein the
container assembly is fabricated from at least one of a
polyethylene, a high-density polyethylene, a polycarbonate, an
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a copolyester, a polystyrene, a
high impact polystyrene, and a polyphenylene oxide.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 17/225,246, filed Apr. 8, 2021, entitled "CONTAINER ASSEMBLY,"
which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 17/004,645,
filed Aug. 27, 2020, entitled "CONTAINER ASSEMBLY," which is a
continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/734,015, filed Jan. 3,
2020, entitled "CONTAINER ASSEMBLY," which is a continuation of
U.S. application Ser. No. 16/416,120, filed May 17, 2019, entitled
"CONTAINER ASSEMBLY," which is a continuation of U.S. application
Ser. No. 16/141,452, filed Sep. 25, 2018, entitled "CONTAINER
ASSEMBLY," which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No.
15/425,142, filed Feb. 6, 2017, entitled "CONTAINER ASSEMBLY," now
U.S. Pat. No. 10,081,455 B2, which claims the benefit of U.S.
Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/291,573, filed Feb. 5, 2016,
entitled "CONTAINER ASSEMBLY," which are hereby incorporated herein
by reference in their entirety--including all references and
appendices cited therein.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates in general to containers and,
more particularly, to container assemblies that comprise one or
more components or sub-assemblies that are uniquely adapted to
releasably engage a diluting dispenser as disclosed herein. The
present invention further relates to container assemblies that are
uniquely adapted for both handheld and wall mounted dispensing
applications.
2. Background Art
[0003] Container assemblies and their sub-assemblies have been
known in the art for years and are the subject of a plurality of
patents and publications, including: U.S. Pat. No. 8,919,587
entitled "Plastic Container with Angular Vacuum Panel and Method of
Same," U.S. Pat. No. 4,865,206 entitled "Blow Molded One-Piece
Bottle," U.S. Pat. No. 4,749,092 entitled "Saturated Polyester
Resin Bottle," U.S. Pat. No. 4,318,489 entitled "Plastic Bottle,"
U.S. Pat. No. 4,125,632 entitled "Container," U.S. Pat. No.
3,397,724 entitled "Thin-Walled Container and Method of Making the
Same," U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2012/0267381
entitled "Container," U.S. Patent Application Publication Number
2007/0210123 entitled "Container Having Blown Pour Spout," U.S.
Patent Application Publication Number 2007/0045222 entitled
"Rectangular Container," U.S. Patent Application Publication Number
2005/0139609 entitled "Pour Spout Fitment and Container," U.S.
Patent Number D741,715 S entitled "Container," U.S. Patent Number
D686,080 S entitled "Bottle," U.S. Patent Number D627,231 S
entitled "Container," U.S. Patent Number D584,155 S entitled
"Bottle," and U.S. Patent Number D548,595 S entitled "Bottle,"--all
of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference in their
entirety including all references cited therein.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 8,919,587 appears to disclose a plastic
container having sidewall portions, and methods of manufacturing
the same. The sidewall portion can accommodate a vacuum in a filled
and sealed container and includes a plurality of columns extending
between upper and lower ends of the sidewall portion, and a
plurality of vacuum panels oriented vertically between respective
adjacent ones of the columns, each vacuum panel including an upper
section, a middle section, and a lower section, a first hinge
connecting the upper and middle sections, and a second hinge
connecting the middle and lower sections. The vacuum panels can
move radially inward toward a container central axis such that the
container vacuum is accommodated. As the vacuum panel moves
radially inward, the middle section can maintain a substantially
parallel orientation with respect to the central axis, and the
upper and lower sections rotate about first and second hinges,
respectively, and incline away from the central axis.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,865,206 appears to disclose a one-piece
self-supporting blow molded plastic container having a generally
cylindrical side wall and a bottom wall which extends downwardly
and inwardly from the side wall. A plurality of wall portions
extend downwardly from the bottom wall forming hollow legs
extending below the bottom wall having planar feet which are
inclined upwardly and inwardly from the outer edges of the feet.
When filled, the bottom wall deflects downwardly and the inclined
feet are moved into substantially horizontal positions such that
the feet define a substantially flat supporting surface engaging
area for the container.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,749,092 appears to disclose a saturated
polyester resin bottle made thin by biaxial orientation and
comprising a trunk portion formed to have a regular polygonal cross
section consisting of a plurality of generally upright flat sides
separated by vertically oriented ribs. When the interior of the
bottle is subjected to a vacuum, the flat sides uniformly warp
radially inwardly to accommodate the vacuum without detracting from
the appearance of the bottle.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 4,318,489 appears to disclose a plastic bottle
for holding liquids such as carbonated beverages under pressure.
The bottle, a one-piece, self-standing biaxially-oriented plastic
container, is generally cylindrical in body configuration with a
spherical bottom from which several lobes or feet extend for
supporting the bottle upright on a surface. The feet are also
spherical in configuration and extend downwardly from the container
bottom adjacent to the sidewall of the cylindrical body to support
the bottle in a more stable upright position. The center of the
bottom of the bottle may be depressed inwardly into the bottle to
increase the clearance between the bottom and a surface on which
the bottle stands. The configuration of the bottle serves to impart
adequate strength and good resistance to eversion. The bottle can
be made with a minimal amount of plastic for given performance
characteristics, and at speeds that are economical, even for
relatively small bottles.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 4,125,632 appears to disclose a plastic body
for use in a container which is adapted to hold product under
vacuum, without undesirable deformation of the container. The body
has a curvilinear bulge at the base of its cylindrical sidewall,
and the bulge is dimensioned and configured to permit its slight
deflection under vacuum which, in turn, facilitates upward movement
of the bottom wall of the body. These changes effect a reduction of
volume within the body, thereby reducing the level of vacuum which
forms therewithin. The characteristics of the body render it
particularly well-suited for production in relatively small sizes,
utilizing relatively rigid synthetic resinous materials. It is also
especially adapted for use in connection with a metal end closure,
which may be hermetically sealed thereonto.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 3,397,724 appears to disclose a thin-walled
container made from a yieldable material, for example, of a plastic
material, that is preformed with walls bulged to a shape such that
upon filling the container and allowing it to stand, bulging, which
would have occurred had the container been made with planar walls,
is substantially reduced or limited. The container is suitable for
use to contain milk and is generally of square-type.
[0010] U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2012/0267381
appears to disclose a container forming assembly and method that
includes receiving a parison within a cavity of a mold, enclosing
the parison within the mold having a wall with a recess, inflating
the parison in the mold to form a blow molded container where the
blow molded container has a sidewall, a movable region formed at
the recess, and a hinge circumscribing an interface between the
sidewall and the movable region, and moving or repositioning the
movable region toward an interior of the blow molded container
about the hinge before filling. The movable region can form a
deep-set grip.
[0011] U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2007/0210123
appears to disclose a one-piece plastic container that includes a
body defining a longitudinal axis. The body includes an upper
portion, a sidewall portion and a base portion. The upper portion
includes a spout defining an opening into the container. The
sidewall portion is integrally formed with and extends from the
upper portion to the base portion. The base portion closes off an
end of the container. The spout extends at an angle relative to the
longitudinal axis.
[0012] U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2007/0045222
appears to disclose a blow molded plastic container that has a body
section having a substantially non-circular cross-sectional shape,
the body section having an enclosed bottom portion that forms a
bottom end of the container and substantially flat side portions
extending upwardly from the bottom end; a finish defining an
opening; and a dome extending from the body section to the finish.
The dome includes at least one stiffening structure formed by an
inwardly indented, vertically extending groove.
[0013] U.S. Patent Application Publication Number 2005/0139609
appears to disclose a pour spout fitment that has an enlarged spout
opening thereby making it less susceptible to double pouring and
advantageous for dispensing new flowable product forms, such as
gels. The pour spout opening is large relative to the bottle
opening which is equated with the fitment's circumscribing wall.
Accordingly, the pour spout fitment is less susceptible to double
pouring and may also be useful for pouring more viscous product
forms such as gels.
[0014] While the above-identified patents and publications do
appear to disclose container assemblies, their configurations
remain non-desirous and/or problematic inasmuch as, among other
things, none of the above-identified container assemblies appear to
be uniquely adapted to releasably engage a diluting dispenser in
the novel manner disclosed herein. Furthermore, none of the
above-identified container assemblies appear to be uniquely adapted
for both handheld and wall mounted dispensing applications.
[0015] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a container assembly that is uniquely adapted to releasably
engage a diluting dispenser as disclosed herein, namely; wherein
the front wall of the container is flush or substantially flush
with an adjacent vertical wall and/or a vertically disposed wall of
the diluting dispenser when the neck and radial groove of the
container assembly are mounted/connected to the diluting dispenser.
It is therefore a further object of the present invention to
provide a container assembly that is uniquely and ergonomically
adapted for both handheld and wall mounted dispensing
applications.
[0016] These and other objects of the present invention will become
apparent in light of the present specification, claims, and
drawings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0017] The present invention is directed to, in one embodiment, a
one-piece, self-standing container assembly that is adapted to
releasably engage a diluting dispenser, comprising, consisting
essentially of and/or consisting of: (1) a front wall, wherein the
front wall is preferably generally planar and comprises an upper
end and a lower end; (2) a first left side wall and a second left
side wall having a concave transitional step positioned
therebetween, wherein the first and second left side walls each
comprise an upper end and a lower end, and wherein the second left
side wall is preferably generally planar; (3) a first right side
wall and a second right side wall having a concave transitional
step positioned therebetween, wherein the first and second right
sidewalls each comprise an upper end and a lower end, and wherein
the second right side wall is preferably generally planar; (4) a
back wall, wherein the back wall is preferably generally planar and
comprises an upper end and a lower end; (5) a first top wall,
wherein the first top wall is preferably generally convex; (6) a
neck, wherein the neck is preferably octagonal and positioned at
least partially above the first top wall; (7) a radial groove
positioned below the neck for releasably engaging a diluting
dispenser, wherein the peripheral geometry of the radial groove is
less than the peripheral geometry of the neck; (8) a spout having
an aperture, wherein the spout is positioned above the neck; (9) a
second top wall, wherein the second top wall forms an obtuse angle
with the back wall; (10) a handle positioned in a spaced apart
relationship from the second top wall to form an aperture
therebetween, wherein the aperture is adapted to contain one or
more fingers of a user; and (11) a bottom wall.
[0018] The present invention is also directed to a container
assembly, comprising, consisting essentially of and/or consisting
of: (1) a front wall; (2) a back wall; (3) a left side wall; (4) a
right side wall; (5) a bottom wall; (6) a first top wall; (7) a
neck, wherein the neck is preferably octagonal and positioned at
least partially above the first top wall, wherein the neck
preferably includes eight arcuate side walls; (8) a radial groove
positioned below the neck for releasably engaging a diluting
dispenser, wherein the peripheral geometry of the radial groove is
less than the peripheral geometry of the neck; (9) a spout having
an aperture, wherein the spout is positioned above the neck; (10) a
second top wall, wherein the second top wall forms an obtuse angle
with the back wall; and (11) a handle positioned in a spaced apart
relationship from the second top wall to form an aperture
therebetween, wherein the aperture is adapted to contain one or
more fingers of a user.
[0019] The present invention is further directed to a container
assembly that is adapted to releasably engage a diluting dispenser,
comprising, consisting essentially of and/or consisting of: (1) a
front wall, wherein the front wall comprises an upper end and a
lower end; (2) a first left side wall and a second left side wall
having a transitional step positioned therebetween, wherein the
first and second left side walls each comprise an upper end and a
lower end; (3) a first right side wall and a second right side wall
having a transitional step positioned therebetween, wherein the
first and second right side walls each comprise an upper end and a
lower end; (4) a back wall, wherein the back wall comprises an
upper end and a lower end; (5) a first top wall; (6) a neck
positioned at least partially above the first top wall; (7) a
radial groove positioned below the neck for releasably engaging a
diluting dispenser, wherein the peripheral geometry of the radial
groove is less than the peripheral geometry of the neck; (8) a
spout having an aperture, wherein the spout is positioned above the
neck; (9) a second top wall; (10) a handle positioned in a spaced
apart relationship from the second top wall to form an aperture
therebetween, wherein the aperture is adapted to contain one or
more fingers of a user; and (11) a bottom wall.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the
container assembly is fabricated from a thermoplastic resin.
[0021] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the container assembly is fabricated from at least one of an
aliphatic polyamide and a semi-aromatic polyamide.
[0022] In yet another preferred embodiment of the present
invention, the container assembly is fabricated from at least one
of a polyethylene, a high-density polyethylene, a polycarbonate, an
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a copolyester, a polystyrene, a
high impact polystyrene, and a polyphenylene oxide.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Certain embodiments of the present invention are illustrated
by the accompanying figures. It will be understood that the figures
are not necessarily to scale and that details not necessary for an
understanding of the invention or that render other details
difficult to perceive may be omitted. It will be further understood
that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular
embodiments illustrated herein.
[0024] The invention will now be described with reference to the
drawings wherein:
[0025] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a container assembly
manufactured in accordance with the present invention;
[0026] FIG. 2 is a left side view of the container assembly of FIG.
1. It will be understood that a right side view is a mirror image
of the left side view;
[0027] FIG. 3 is a front end view of the container assembly of FIG.
1;
[0028] FIG. 4 is a rear end view of the container assembly of FIG.
1;
[0029] FIG. 5A is a top plan view of the container assembly of FIG.
1;
[0030] FIG. 5B is a magnified top plan view of the container
assembly of FIG. 1 showing details of the neck and the spout;
and
[0031] FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the container assembly of
FIG. 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0032] While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many
different forms, there is disclosed and described herein in detail
specific embodiments with the understanding that the present
disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the
principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the
invention to the embodiments illustrated.
[0033] It will be understood that like or analogous elements and/or
components, referred to herein, may be identified throughout the
drawings by like reference characters. In addition, it will be
understood that the drawings are merely schematic representations
of one or more embodiments of the invention, and some of the
components may have been distorted from their actual scale for
purposes of pictorial clarity.
[0034] In accordance with the present invention, the container
assemblies are preferably one-piece (excluding the cap) and
self-standing. These containers are adapted to releasably engage a
diluting dispenser in a unique manner wherein the front wall of the
container is flush or substantially flush with an adjacent vertical
wall and/or a vertically disposed wall of the diluting dispenser
when the neck and radial groove of the container assembly are
mounted/connected to the diluting dispenser. These containers are
also uniquely and ergonomically adapted for both handheld and wall
mounted dispensing applications.
[0035] Referring now to the drawings and collectively to FIGS. 1-6,
container assembly 10 is shown, which generally comprises front
wall 12, first left side wall 14, second left side wall 16, first
right side wall 18, second right side wall 20, back wall 22, first
top wall 24, neck 26, radial groove 28, spout 30, second top wall
32, handle 34, bottom wall 36, and aperture 38. It will be
understood that collectively the bottom wall, front wall, back
wall, side walls, and top walls are spaced apart from one another
to define a containment region for containing product (e.g., a
liquid, a semi-solid, a solid) such as, but not limited to,
consumable products, residential, commercial, and/or industrial
cleaning products, etcetera.
[0036] Referring now to FIG. 3, front wall 12 is preferably
generally planar and comprises upper end 40 and lower end 42. As is
shown in FIG. 3, container assembly 10 exhibits symmetry along axis
(Y) which generally corresponds to the vertical mid-point of front
wall 12.
[0037] As is best shown in FIGS. 2-3 first left side wall 14 and
second left side wall 16 include concave transitional step 44
positioned therebetween. The first and second left side walls
comprise upper ends 14A and 16A, respectively, and lower ends 14B
and 16B, respectively. In one embodiment, second left side wall 16
is generally planar.
[0038] Referring once again to FIG. 1, first right side wall 18 and
second right side wall 20 include concave transitional step 46
positioned therebetween. The first and second right side walls
comprise upper ends 18A and 20A, respectively, and lower ends 18B
and 20B, respectively. In one embodiment, second right side wall 20
is generally planar.
[0039] As is best shown in FIG. 4, back wall 22 includes upper end
22A and lower end 22B. Back wall 22 is preferably generally planar.
A first portion of handle 34 originates proximate upper end 22A of
back wall 22.
[0040] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 5A, first top wall 24 is
preferably generally flat and/or generally convex. A second portion
of handle 34 originates proximate a rear end of top wall 24. As is
shown in FIG. 5A, container assembly 10 exhibits symmetry along
axis (X) which generally corresponds to the horizontal mid-point of
top wall 24 and handle 34. As is further shown in FIGS. 1 and 5A,
spout 30 (as well as neck 26 and radial groove 28) are offset from
axis (Z) as well as front wall 12 so that front wall 12 of
container assembly 10 is flush or substantially flush with an
adjacent vertical wall and/or a vertically disposed wall of the
diluting dispenser (not shown) when the neck and radial groove of
the container assembly are mounted/connected to the diluting
dispenser.
[0041] Referring once again to FIGS. 1-6 collectively, neck 26 is
preferably octagonal and is positioned at least partially above
first top wall 24. In one embodiment of the present invention, neck
26 includes eight arcuate side walls 27 (See FIG. 5B).
[0042] Radial groove 28 is positioned below neck 26 for releasably
engaging a diluting dispenser. In one embodiment of the present
invention, the peripheral geometry of the radial groove is less
than the peripheral geometry of the neck.
[0043] Spout 30 is positioned above neck 26 and includes product
aperture 48. During storage, spout 30 can be associated with a cap
to prevent product from being contaminated and/or prevent product
from spilling out of the container.
[0044] Referring now to FIGS. 1, 4, and 5A, second top wall 32
includes a generally planar surface. Second top wall 32 preferably
forms an obtuse angle with back wall 22 (See FIG. 2).
[0045] Handle 34 is positioned in a spaced apart relationship from
second top wall 32 to form aperture 38 therebetween. Aperture 38 is
adapted to contain one or more fingers of a user. In one
embodiment, handle 34 is angled relative to back wall 22 so that
the user can ergonomically use and/or transport container assembly
10.
[0046] Bottom wall 36 enables container assembly 10 to be
self-standing. Bottom wall 36 also preferably includes recessed
region 50. It will be understood that, although not shown, bottom
wall 36 and/or recessed region 50 can also include one more ground
engaging feet.
[0047] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
container assembly 10 is fabricated from a thermoplastic resin.
[0048] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention,
container assembly 10 is fabricated from an aliphatic polyamide
and/or a semi-aromatic polyamide.
[0049] In yet another preferred embodiment of the present
invention, container assembly 10 is fabricated from one or more of
a polyethylene, a high-density polyethylene, a polycarbonate, an
acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, a copolyester, a polystyrene, a
high impact polystyrene, and a polyphenylene oxide.
[0050] The foregoing description merely explains and illustrates
the invention and the invention is not limited thereto except
insofar as the appended claims are so limited, as those skilled in
the art who have the disclosure before them will be able to make
modifications without departing from the scope of the
invention.
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