Patent Number:
8,795,579
Title:
Localized shaping for container decoration
Abstract:
A process for producing containers includes the steps of providing a container having a shaping region, the shaping region comprising a thermoplastic material; applying an ink to the shaping region; discretely heating the shaping region to a shaping temperature; and discretely shaping the shaping region to take a desired three dimensional shape. A system for producing containers having three dimensional decorations, and containers having three dimensional decorations, are also disclosed.
Inventors:
Poo; Faustino (North Miami, FL)
Assignee:
Altira, Inc.
International Classification:
B29C 49/64 (20060101)
Expiration Date:
8/05/12018