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A collapsible carbonated beverage container is formed with a plurality of collapsible corrugations which allow collapse of the container. The corrugations include planar regions which provide a surface for attachment of a label, and which serve as a “hinge”about which the corrugations collapse after

A collapsible carbonated beverage container is formed with a plurality of collapsible corrugations which allow collapse of the container. The corrugations include planar regions which provide a surface for attachment of a label, and which serve as a “hinge”about which the corrugations collapse after the contents have been removed. The structure of the corrugations provides axial stability to prevent flopping-over. After liquid is removed from the container, the container is axially collapsed and the top resealed, thereby preserving carbonation in the beverage.

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An improved soft drink container, comprising: a generally cylindrical container body having one closed end and a second open end for receiving a removable cap; corrugation means defined on said container body for allowing axial collapse of said body, said corrugation means defining a plurality of ri

An improved soft drink container, comprising: a generally cylindrical container body having one closed end and a second open end for receiving a removable cap; corrugation means defined on said container body for allowing axial collapse of said body, said corrugation means defining a plurality of ridges and grooves; and means for retarding axial tilt of said body comprising a plurality of separate first planar regions located on each of said ridges, said first planar regions having sides, each of said first planar regions extending generally parallel to the axis of said container body, and a plurality of second planar regions adjacent to and extending from said sides of said first planar regions toward said grooves, whereby the container may be collapsed as the contents thereof are removed while still maintaining the ability of the container to sit upright.