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US3752305A
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Plastic carrier for containers
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-10
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-05-10
Abstract
Abstract The invention disclosed relates to a multi-pak plastic jackettype container carrier. The carrier is thermoformed from thermoplastic sheet or web stock and provides individual compartments or cavities in annular substantially sleeve form. The upper annular margin of the compartment wall includes a radially inwardly directed lip or rim that permits container movement into the carrier and engages a bead or edge at the upper end of the container upon reverse movement, thereby retaining the container in suspended support for transport. The carrier has a tear strip means at each cavity for removal of the container and includes finger carrying means for transport.
Inventors
- 👤 C Heyne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:35
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D71/00; B65D71/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
255 words
A combination comprising a grouping of a plurality of glass containers, each in upright position, having a base, body portion, upwardly tapered neck portion, and closure applied over the neck portion, and a one-piece carrier for said containers in suspended relation, said carrier including plural annular, upwardly tapered walls individually extending adjacent the tapered necks of said containers, a radially inwardly directed annular rim edge on each of the tapered walls, said edge providing an inwardly facing circumference slightly smaller than the external circumference of said closure on the container, said rim edge defining an aperture through which the upper end of the neck portion of the container and closure are telescopically assembled in the carrier and the annular rim edge engages the closure in the reverse movement of the container a peripheral skirt wall integral with each of said tapered walls and extending peripherally around said grouping of containers, said skirt wall extending axially downwardly along the neck portion and at least part of the body of the containers, a top wall of said carrier integral with all of said tapered walls and spaced below each said rim edge, means on said top wall for hand carrying the carrier, the containers being suspended from the respective rim edges by their closures, the grouping of containers being engaged by said peripheral skirt wall preventing lateral displacement within the carrier, and tear out means defined axially in each said annular tapered wall and through said adjacent skirt wall for releasing the containers individually from the carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
255 words
A combination comprising a grouping of a plurality of glass containers, each in upright position, having a base, body portion, upwardly tapered neck portion, and closure applied over the neck portion, and a one-piece carrier for said containers in suspended relation, said carrier including plural annular, upwardly tapered walls individually extending adjacent the tapered necks of said containers, a radially inwardly directed annular rim edge on each of the tapered walls, said edge providing an inwardly facing circumference slightly smaller than the external circumference of said closure on the container, said rim edge defining an aperture through which the upper end of the neck portion of the container and closure are telescopically assembled in the carrier and the annular rim edge engages the closure in the reverse movement of the container a peripheral skirt wall integral with each of said tapered walls and extending peripherally around said grouping of containers, said skirt wall extending axially downwardly along the neck portion and at least part of the body of the containers, a top wall of said carrier integral with all of said tapered walls and spaced below each said rim edge, means on said top wall for hand carrying the carrier, the containers being suspended from the respective rim edges by their closures, the grouping of containers being engaged by said peripheral skirt wall preventing lateral displacement within the carrier, and tear out means defined axially in each said annular tapered wall and through said adjacent skirt wall for releasing the containers individually from the carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination defined by claim 1, wherein said upwardly tapered walls and said peripheral skirt wall together are greater than one-half the height of containers supported in the carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
219 words
A unitary, one-piece receptacle for retaining an array of glass containers comprised of at least a pair of adjacently positioned containers having a circumferential enlargement portion near the upper end thereof and arranged in upright, side-by-side relationship, and having an upper end closure thereon, comprising an integral thermoplastic cover member having an endless upright perimeter wall adapted to extend around the array of containers for covering a substantial portion of their axial length, individual substantially frusto-conical, cell-like compartments defined by a wall extending above said upright perimeter wall and each compartment adapted to telescope over the top of a container of said array, said compartments being integrally joined with said upright perimeter wall, and a flexible, integral annular radial inwardly facing rim edge defining an aperture at the top end of said compartment wall having a lesser diameter than said compartment and said enlargement portion of, the containers and engageable therewith to support the container in said compartment and suspend it therein for transpoRt by said cover element, an axially extending tear strip formed in each compartment wall and the adjacent perimeter wall said strips being each severable for removal of the containers individually from said compartments, and means formed in said cover element for hand grasping and carrying the receptacle and contents suspendedly held in the compartments thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
219 words
A unitary, one-piece receptacle for retaining an array of glass containers comprised of at least a pair of adjacently positioned containers having a circumferential enlargement portion near the upper end thereof and arranged in upright, side-by-side relationship, and having an upper end closure thereon, comprising an integral thermoplastic cover member having an endless upright perimeter wall adapted to extend around the array of containers for covering a substantial portion of their axial length, individual substantially frusto-conical, cell-like compartments defined by a wall extending above said upright perimeter wall and each compartment adapted to telescope over the top of a container of said array, said compartments being integrally joined with said upright perimeter wall, and a flexible, integral annular radial inwardly facing rim edge defining an aperture at the top end of said compartment wall having a lesser diameter than said compartment and said enlargement portion of, the containers and engageable therewith to support the container in said compartment and suspend it therein for transpoRt by said cover element, an axially extending tear strip formed in each compartment wall and the adjacent perimeter wall said strips being each severable for removal of the containers individually from said compartments, and means formed in said cover element for hand grasping and carrying the receptacle and contents suspendedly held in the compartments thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
10 words
The receptacle of claim 3, wherein said thermoplastic comprises polyethylene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The receptacle of claim 3, wherein the inwardly, facing rim edge is serrated and the wall adjacent said edge is flexible and normally upwardly directed permitting entry passage in one axial direction of the circumferential enlargement portion of the container and engaging said enlargement portion upon movement in the opposite direction and preventing withdrawal of the container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |