Special receptacle or package – Structural features for vertical stacking – i.e. – similar... – Having specified means for nesting instead of stacking
Patent
1975-12-01
1977-06-07
Lowrance, George E.
Special receptacle or package
Structural features for vertical stacking, i.e., similar...
Having specified means for nesting instead of stacking
B65D 2104
Patent
active
040277968
ABSTRACT:
A container which is adapted to be stacked and nested vertically with a container of substantially identical shape is disclosed. The container has two pairs of interconnected opposed upright walls and a bottom wall to provide an open top container. A pair of the upright walls has inwardly projecting flutes, the upper portion of each flute presenting a support surface. Stacking guidance and engagement means are provided on the container to guide the stacking of an upper container down onto a lower container to bring the engagement means of the containers into engagement to ensure a proper stacking of the container. Means is provided on the container to preclude an upper container binding in a lower container when like containers are nested. The container is provided with ventilation means for ventilating the container interior and also drainage means for draining liquid from the container interior.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3270913 (1966-09-01), Briderstine
patent: 3481507 (1969-12-01), Sanders
patent: 3773213 (1973-11-01), Frederick
Consumers Glass Company Limited
Lowrance George E.
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