Container insert for volume reduction and tablet stability

Details Container insert for volume reduction and tablet stability Container insert for volume reduction and tablet stability

1996-07-12

1998-04-14

Garbe, Stephen P.

Bottles and jars

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206204, 206540, 428 24, 428 26, B65D 2300, A61J 103

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057382344

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a container insert for volume reduction and tablet stability. It includes a flexible cup member and a rigid stem member. The flexible cup member is comprised of a plurality of correlate petal-like appendages and a hollow stem member. When the container insert is inserted into the mouth of a container, the flexible cup member appendages are flexed inwardly thereby permitting the insert to be fully inserted. When the insert is in place, it may either reside in the base of a container or, alternatively, in the neck of the same. When flexed, the petal-like appendages conform to the shape and dimension of the inside of the container. To accomplish such conformation, the appendages are capable of successive offset overlapping so as to form a bowl-like shape once inserted, much like the petals of a tulip. Preferably, the cup member includes a centrally located mound, and the stem member includes a desiccant retaining element and at least one venting cut-out.

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