Nine container per tray packaging configuration and method...

Receptacles – Arrangements of plural receptacles – At least one combined or convertible

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C206S509000, C220S023600, C220S023880, C220S366100

Reexamination Certificate

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07832585

ABSTRACT:
The invention encompasses methods and systems loading trays with nine packaging containers. First and second cutouts are arranged on opposite ends of the tray and an approximate dimension of about 16 inches by about 20 inches. Each container has a lid connected to a body with a hinge and securable using latches. The closed lid defines at least two horizontal ventilation slots between the lid and body and at opposite ends of the container. Each container holding about 1 lb of contents with substantially vertical sidewalls. The nine containers are arranged in the tray in three columns of three containers aligning the ventilation slots of the containers with ventilation slots of other containers as well as with the tray ventilation cutouts.

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