Package making – Methods – Applying a partial cover
Reexamination Certificate
2010-04-19
2011-11-29
Gerrity, Stephen F (Department: 3721)
Package making
Methods
Applying a partial cover
C053S412000, C053S446000, C053S447000, C053S449000, C053S492000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08065857
ABSTRACT:
Stackable containers that, in various embodiments, are adapted to be vertically and/or horizontally interlocked with other, like, containers to, for example, increase the stability of stacks of the containers. In one embodiment, a stackable container comprises: (A) a top surface comprising a shoulder portion that extends upwardly from the top surface and that is substantially disposed within a perimeter defined by the top surface; (B) a bottom surface defining a stacking recess; (C) a plurality of substantially vertical side surfaces that extend between the top surface and the bottom surface. In various embodiments, a recessed portion of the bottom surface adjacent the stacking recess is adapted to substantially mate with at least a portion of a shoulder portion of a like container.
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Longbottom Richard
Rivera Benedict R.
Alston and Bird LLP
Consolidated Container Company LP
Gerrity Stephen F
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