US3771689A
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Shells for holding soft drink bottles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-07
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1992-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Shells for soft drink bottles are provided with anti-slip members which reduce the shifting of the shells relative to each other when stacked. The anti-slip members are spaced from the bottom sliding surfaces of the shells so that the anti-slip members do not interfere with the sliding function of individual shells on their bottoms.
Inventors
- 👤 H Mejan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20; B65D21/00; B65D21/02; B65D21/0209
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A container for bottles, which is adapted to be vertically stacked with similar containers, the combination comprising, a polygonal bottom wall for supporting bottles in an upright position on the interior surface thereof, side wall and end walls on said container, said side walls and end walls of a height less than the height of the bottles contained therein, and a plurality of anti-slip members on the outside of said bottom wall, said anti-slip members each extending over an area at least sufficient to engage the tops of a plurality of tops of bottles in order to reduce the shifting of the containers relative to each other when placed in a vertical stack, said anti-slip members spaced from the bottom sliding surface of the container in order that the container may be slid on its bottom and yet presents an anti-slip area to the tops of the bottles in stacked condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A container for bottles, which is adapted to be vertically stacked with similar containers, the combination comprising, a polygonal bottom wall for supporting bottles in an upright position on the interior surface thereof, side wall and end walls on said container, said side walls and end walls of a height less than the height of the bottles contained therein, and a plurality of anti-slip members on the outside of said bottom wall, said anti-slip members each extending over an area at least sufficient to engage the tops of a plurality of tops of bottles in order to reduce the shifting of the containers relative to each other when placed in a vertical stack, said anti-slip members spaced from the bottom sliding surface of the container in order that the container may be slid on its bottom and yet presents an anti-slip area to the tops of the bottles in stacked condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container of claim 1 in which said anti-slip members are contained within recesses formed within the exterior surface of said bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container of claim 1 further characterized in that said anti-slip members are formed of a plastic, deformable material having a Shore durometer hardness less than 55.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A shell adapted to contain soft drink bottles comprising, a rectangular bottom wall for supporting soft drink bottles in upright position, side walls and end walls on said container, said side walls and end walls of a height less than the height of the soft drink bottles adapted to be contained therein, a plurality of anti-slip members on the outside of said bottom wall, said anti-slip members each extending over an area at least sufficient to engage the tops of a plurality of bottles in order to reduce the shifting of the shells relative to each other in a vertical stack, said anti-slip members spaced from the bottom sliding surface of the container in order that the container may be slid on its bottom and yet presents an anti-slip area to the tops of the bottles in stacked condition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A shell adapted to contain soft drink bottles comprising, a rectangular bottom wall for supporting soft drink bottles in upright position, side walls and end walls on said container, said side walls and end walls of a height less than the height of the soft drink bottles adapted to be contained therein, a plurality of anti-slip members on the outside of said bottom wall, said anti-slip members each extending over an area at least sufficient to engage the tops of a plurality of bottles in order to reduce the shifting of the shells relative to each other in a vertical stack, said anti-slip members spaced from the bottom sliding surface of the container in order that the container may be slid on its bottom and yet presents an anti-slip area to the tops of the bottles in stacked condition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The soft drink shell of claim 4 in which one anti-slip member is located adjacent one end portion of said bottom wall and another anti-slip member is located adjacent the other end portion of said bottom wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The shell for soft drink bottles described in claim 4 in which said anit-slip members are recessed within the bottom wall of the container in order that the shell may be slid on its bottom wall on a flat surface and in order that the shell presents an anti-slip area to the tops of the bottles in stacked condition.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The shell for soft drink bottles described in claim 4 in which said rubber anti-slip members are spaced from one another.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The shell for soft drink bottles described in claim 4 in which said anti-slip members are formed of deformable material having a ShoRe durometer hardness less than about 55.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The shell for soft drink bottles described in claim 7 in which said anti-slip member are formed of rubber having a Shore durometer hardness less than about 55.
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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |