초록

A molded plastic bucket or container includes an open end with a hoop member having a variable radius positioned at the open end in combination with an upper radial rib to provide enhanced stacking and hoop strength.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A molded plastic container comprising, in combination:a bottom wall; anda side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define an enclosure with an open top end;said open top end including a first, uniform radius, circumferential hoop at the top end with a radial

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A molded plastic container comprising, in combination:a bottom wall; anda side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define an enclosure with an open top end;said open top end including a first, uniform radius, circumferential hoop at the top end with a radially outwardly projecting circumferential first rib extending from the first hoop;a section radially outwardly extending rib projecting from the first hoop, said second rib spaced from the first rib toward the bottom wall; anda circumferential, second hoop having upper and lower circumferential edges, said second hoop connected to the second rib along the upper edge of the second hoop and to the container side wall along the lower edge, said second hoop having a variable radius about the circumference of the second hoop to define a sinusoidal plan profile.