Special receptacle or package – Structural features for vertical stacking – i.e. – similar... – Having vertical projecting element or recess for interlock
Reexamination Certificate
2003-01-24
2009-12-29
Castellano, Stephen (Department: 3781)
Special receptacle or package
Structural features for vertical stacking, i.e., similar...
Having vertical projecting element or recess for interlock
C206S509000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07637373
ABSTRACT:
A container configured to support a second identical container in a stacked relationship, comprising a base including a plurality of spaced apart members, the spaced apart members including at least one stacking member, and at least one container support member, wherein each of the at least one container support member is configured for engaging and supporting one of the at least one stacking member of the second identical container.A container configured to support a second identical container in a stacked relationship, comprising a base including a plurality of spaced apart members, the spaced apart members including at least two stacking members, a first pair of opposing side walls projecting above the base and configured to support a second identical container, and a second pair of opposing end walls projecting above the base, at least one of the end walls including a pair of spaced apart container support means, wherein each of the container support means is configured for engaging and supporting at least one of the stacking members of the second identical container, such that the support of the stacking members of the second identical container by the container support means limits flexing of the base of the second identical container intermediate the pair of container support means of the second identical container.
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Castellano Stephen
Norseman Plastics, Ltd
Ungaretti & Harris LLP
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