The Seeker is looking for a method or a material that would prevent the distortion of a clear plastic beverage container during the hot-fill process. More specifically, the Seeker is looking for technologies that can compensate for the vacuum created within a sealed, clear, plastic container upon cooling, after the container was filled with a hot beverage. This is an Ideation Challenge so your creativity and experience qualify you to participate in this Challenge. Responses are expected to be about 2-3 written pages not including figures or other reference materials. Challenge Reward: $10,000 USD Deadline: Sep 24, 2010