Abstract: Packaging for a plurality of juxtaposed bottles with the bottles being of a type having a base, a body adjoining the base, the body having a shoulder and an upstanding neck adjoining the shoulder and a label adhered to the body of the bottle below the shoulder and above the base. The packaging comprises a case in the form of a parallelepiped having spaced parallel side walls and spaced parallel end walls adjoining the side walls at right angles thereto and spaced-apart top and bottom closures adjoining the side and end walls at right angles thereto. A bottom insert is disposed in the bottom of the case and has a plurality of spaced-apart wells therein for receiving the bases of the plurality of juxtaposed bottles for retaining the bases of the juxtaposed bottles in spaced-apart positions.

Abstract: A device for the protection and containment of a distilled beverage is provided. The device has a heavy-gauge clear bottle, constructed of glass or plastic, with a bottle stopper which fits into a port hole cut through a top of the bottle. The bottle stopper is constructed having an easy-to-grip handle portion and a rod which extends through the port hole and into the containment portion of the bottle. A rubber ring is situated under a bottom portion of the handle and/or around the rod to provide a leak-proof seal between the port hole and rod so as to prevent spillage. Further, the bottle and bottle stopper fit into a durable transport case, constructed of an aluminum or heavy plastic material and having a linen or felt lining inside to ensure a snug fit of the bottle and bottle stopper into the case.

Abstract: A portable carrier for transporting necked bottles includes a tubular housing with an open end configured to receive a bottle, a lid configured to fit over the open end of the tubular housing, and a neck protector disposed within the tubular housing and defining an opening for receiving the neck of the bottle. The tubular housing preferably includes one or more sheets of a high-density, closed-cell sponge material formed into a hollow cylinder with opposed longitudinal edges, and further includes an adjustable fastener such as a zipper for selectively joining the longitudinal edges of the tubular housing together. In a preferred embodiment, straps or other types of cinching members extend circumferentially around the tubular housing at longitudinally spaced locations to permit the diameter of the tubular housing to be varied along its length to accommodate bottles of various shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A combination of a carton and a plurality of containers. The carton comprises first and second parallel spaced-apart side walls. First and second parallel spaced-apart end wells adjoin the first and second side walls to form a four sided enclosure having a bottom side and top side. The first and second side walls and the first and second end walls form a bottom wall closure extending over the bottom side. The first and second side walls and the first and second end walls extend over the top side forming a top closure to provide a six-sided enclosed space. A first insert is disposed in the enclosed space and extends over the bottom closure and is supported by the bottom closure. A plurality of containers is disposed within enclosed space and engages the first insert. A second insert overlies and engages the containers.

Abstract: Packaging for at least one bottle having a cylindrical base portion and a narrowed neck portion comprising a shell formed of a nonplastic material. The shell is formed of first and second parts. The first and second parts each have a bottle receiving recess formed therein. The bottle receiving recesses have first and second portions. The first portion is formed to receive the cylindrical base portion of the bottle and the second portion is formed to receive the neck portion of the bottle. The first and second parts are movable with respect to each other to each enclose a portion of a bottle disposed in the shell. A case encloses the shell.

Abstract: A wrap-around carrier and carrier blank for forming the carrier for containing a plurality of articles, with the carrier including a top panel, opposite side panels foldably connected to the top panel, and a bottom positioned opposite the top panel. Bevel panels are foldably connected to the bottom panel and to the side panels and each includes apertures located near the lower side portions of the articles contained in the carrier. An outboard reinforcing flap is positioned adjacent each one of the outboard ones of the apertures and the reinforcing flaps are foldably connected to the bevel panels. An outboard edge of each of each of the outboard reinforcing flaps is substantially aligned with an end of the carrier to reinforce the carrier to prevent outboard ones of articles contained in the carrier from being dislodged.

Abstract: New molded pulp and molded fiber structures provide interior package cushioning to protect products shipped in a package. The molded pulp fiber interior package cushioning (IPC) structure defines a cavity for receiving and holding a product to be shipped. The IPC structure incorporates a plurality of structural ribs in the form of elongate hollow ridges molded in the IPC structure and extending between different locations for reinforcing the IPC structure between the locations. The IPC structure comprises intersecting ribs extending in at least two orthogonal directions or axes.

Abstract: In a tray for receiving containers, in particular yogurt cups, flexible tongues of compartments are formed for effective engagement of their front free ends with a lower portion of a container resting on the tray bottom. The flexible tongues are shaped like a pitched roof and the inside roof side of each flexible tongue on the compartment side is drawn a corresponding distance toward the tray bottom for effective engagement with the lower container portion.

Abstract: In a bottle crate for plastic bottles, for non-returnable bottles in particular, having location members formed at the crate bottom for each bottle location department, at least one perferably annular contact member made out of a material softer than that of the carrier is arranged on at least the crate-side contact faces between each location member and bottle of the lower stack layer.

Abstract: A packaging system for protecting the uppermost ends of a plurality of elongated, upright products includes a case having a floor on which the products stand in a preset pattern and side walls extending upwardly from the floor. A collar maintains the products in the preset pattern and includes a base provided with a preset pattern of holes matching the preset pattern of the products such that the uppermost ends are received through the holes and such that the base positively rests on the upper portions of the products at a predetermined height. The collar also includes upstanding sides projecting from a periphery of the base, the sides having a height from the base which is greater than a distance of the uppermost ends of the products from the base. A top is further provided for the case which is supported by the side walls.

Abstract: A pair of identical thermoformed bottle holders support the bases and top portions of an array of glass bottles in an enclosing carton in a manner which spaces and flexibly cushions all portions of the bottles from the direct transmission of an impact through any carton wall.

Abstract: New molded pulp and molded fiber structures provide interior package cushioning to protect products shipped in a package. The molded pulp fiber interior package cushioning (IPC) structure defines a cavity for receiving and holding a product to be shipped. The IPC structure incorporates a plurality of structural ribs in the form of elongate hollow ridges molded in the IPC structure and extending between different locations for reinforcing the IPC structure between the locations. The IPC structure comprises intersecting ribs extending in at least two orthogonal directions or axes.

Abstract: A compartmentalized refrigeration case for cans of beverage and/or food with a handle and straps for portability by hand or over the shoulders. The refrigeration compartments in the interior of the case are formed by at least one horizontal layer of thermoplastic coated, removable, reusable, cooling units shaped to surround standard size beverage cans. The compartments are enclosed by multi-layer panels comprised of a thermally insulating and supportive foam sandwiched between an inner lining of waterproof material and an outer covering of water-resistant, durable fabric. Each refrigeration compartment is accessible through the front panel of the case by an insulated, door with a fastener such as VELCRO adjacent each compartment. This results in a convenient and versatile case, since every can in the case is accessible through one of the doors at all times.

Abstract: A paperboard carrier for beverage cans the bottom of which tend to be deformed when subjected to sharp blows. The panel adjacent the can bottoms is formed of two sheets in face-to-face engagement. The interior face of the inner sheet contains a number of raised embossed portions against which the can bottoms abut. The embossed portions, which may be comprised of spaced embossed protrusions of circular or other shape, effectively increase the cushioning effect of the sheet and, in conjunction with the other sheet of the panel, protect the can bottom against damage. The embossed portions are arranged so as to contact the circumferential rims normally provided at the bottom of beverage cans.

Abstract: A shipping or secondary container, which can safely transport a plurality of breakable primary containers of a variety of sizes and shapes, has a pair of rigid shells that mate. A batt of sorptive material fills each shell, and a normally tacky, discontinuous adhesive layer covers the exposed face of at least one batt. The shells can be vacuum formed from a sheet of thermoplastic resin that is 0.25 to 0.5 mm in thickness. The two shells preferably are identical to each other. To permit them to interlock, each shell has an upstanding wall that is formed with both tongues and grooves which telescopically mate with the tongues and grooves of the other shell.

Abstract: A stacker device for packages of a plurality of identical plastic or paper containers supported in a tray or box, for the purpose of providing compressive load-bearing capability of the package. The stacker is composed essentially of stiff sheet material laminated together into a unique structure which is collapsible for ease of storage and shipment and feeding into automated packaging equipment. It functions to impart load-bearing strength to the package and serves as a divider or partition for separating at least some of the containers.

Abstract: A package including containers having gabletops, wherein it is desired to maintain the containers in pairs, in separate areas, with support members to provide support for the gabletops from one side of the carton and identify the pairs of containers and separate them from other pairs of containers. The support members bridge the areas and are formed with panels adapted to engage the inclined roof panels of the gabletop containers and brace them from the wall of the carton to protect the ridge seal.

Abstract: A container packaging system is provided which is particularly suitable for use in packaging wine bottles. The system includes a pair of thermo formed contoured trays which cooperate with a carton to provide a secure and attractive package. The trays are formed into contoured patters which include locating depressions into which the bottles are inserted. The bottom tray grips and securely holds the bottoms of the bottles. The system prevents scuffing of the labels on the bottles, preserving their attractive appearance.

Abstract: A flexible insulated container for thermally insulating beverages in glass containers or cans, as well as other food items, which includes an insulating bottom, insulating end panels and side panels attached to the bottom, which side panels extend above the top edges of the end panels and are provided with hand or finger openings for carrying purposes. In a preferred embodiment, an insulating seal flap attached to one of the side panels selectively closes the top of the insulated container beneath the extending ends of the side panels and loop-pile fasteners are used to maintain the seal flap over the top of the insulated container and to lap the extending ends of the side panels over the seal flap and each other, to further insulate the contents of the insulated container. When empty and not in use, the flexible insulated container can be collapsed for storage in a small space.

Abstract: A package insert between two layers of articles comprises a rigid plate formed with openings spanned by at least one and preferably two flexible and advantageously elastic films which are deformed when upper articles are stacked on lower articles through the openings to nest the articles in place.

Abstract: A stack display system, for use in association with a multiplicity of essentially similar, essentially rigid products, the stack display packaging system comprising, a support platform, defining a front, back and sides of the display, at least one layer of product and product packaging, each layer comprising a lower support, adapted to be supported by one of a group consisting of the support platform and a lower layer, product bottom receiving forming part of the lower support adapted to receive and support bottoms of the products in a predetermined relationship to each other, and a plurality of products the bottoms of which are received in the product bottom receiving, and enclosure around the back and at least part of the sides of the layers, extending vertically from a lowermost lower support.

Abstract: An improved container for holding and displaying a plurality of beverage bottles. The container is of the type typically fabricated from corrugated particle board and has a base and a cover. The container has an improved bottle holder which has first and second inverted V-shaped bottle support members formed therein. The bottle support members hold the neck and body of a plurality of bottles which are positioned in the bottle support members.

Abstract: A carton which is folded from a generally rectangular blank and which has at least one end structure which includes inner and outer end walls disposed in spaced relation and defining therebetween an air cushion so as to facilitate the shipping of fragile articles.

Abstract: A thermally insulated carrying container for an assembled plurality of beverage containers which is constructed entirely of a thin sheet plastic foam material. The carrying container is to include side flaps which are to be locatable in an open position to facilitate refrigeration and visibility of the beverage containers and also being movable to a lockable closed position so as to maintain the beverage condition cold for a substantial period of time. A handle means is provided to facilitate carrying of the container. A latching means is provided between the openable top of the carrying container and the bottom of the carrying container to maintain an enclosure of the carrying container when desired.

Abstract: A hazardous materials container comprises an outer shipping container and a one piece divider formed from a cut and scored blank of corrugated paperboard or the like. The divider element is alternately scored to provide a plurality of serially connected panels which are folded to form a plurality of cells for storing the hazardous materials. As folded, the divider panels provide an inner liner for the shipping container, a means for separating the hazardous materials to prevent breakage and a means for retaining the hazardous materials in place.

Abstract: A reusable resilient package particularly for the shipment of beverage cans is provided having at least two mating half sections, each containing at least one pair of mating recesses, one recess of each pair receiving half of a lengthwise section of a beverage can of one size and the other recess of each pair receiving half of the lengthwise section of a beverage can of different size having a like diameter but shorter length, said two half sections in one position receiving in each pair of recesses a can of one size and a can of different size and, in a second position, receiving in each pair of recesses two cans of said different size.

Abstract: Packaging dividers are comprised of a plurality of axially linked-together separator sections. Each separator section is formed to have a preselected height and cross-sectional configuration which may be circular or cross-shaped. Each separator section is formed in axial attachment to its adjacent separator section with a reduced cross-section portion therebetween to constitute severing means. One or more separator sections may be separated from an adjacent separator section and positioned within a carton containing objects to separate said objects.

Abstract: A separator for supporting stacked layers of items within a container comprising a first plastic section having a honeycomb pattern embossed on its top surface for rigidity and to distribute any applied force equally in all directions and a second plastic section joined to the underside of the first section, the separator being substantially rectangular in shape and having rounded corners to aid in expelling air trapped between successive layers of items.

Abstract: An improved carton for packaging a plurality of multiple articles having a chime formed on one end thereof. The improved carton has a series of spacing means or ribs formed on at least one of the panels of the carton with the spacing means serving to abut a portion of the chimes of the multiple articles packaged within the carton. The spacing means serve to protect the exterior portion of the carton from becoming disfigured by the chimes of the multiple articles packaged within making circular indentations on the interior face and coming through to the exterior portion of the carton whenever several cartons are stacked on top of each other. The spacing means utilized serves to separate a major portion of the chimes from coming in contact with the underside of the panel thereby providing a much improved appearance of the advertising matter printed on the exterior of the package which is important to the sale of the package contents.

Abstract: Packing sheet for packaging aerosol cans and the like is formed from two sheets for films of plastic. One of the sheets is vacuum formed to provide a plurality of blisters or bubbles, and the sheets are sealed together to seal air inside the bubbles. The distance between adjacent bubbles is less than the distance between the articles which are to be packed, and the articles are supported by a cushion of air within the bubbles.

Abstract: A package and a method of safely packaging rigid containers, such as glass bottles, in a carton without using inner partitions to separate the containers. The containers are placed on a bottom wall of a corrugated or similar paperboard carton blank so as to occupy substantially fully the area thereof. The vertical wall portions of the blank are then brought to bear snugly against said containers and to squeeze the containers against each other. Then sufficient force is applied against the package walls so that they are indented by the containers that bear against them. Top wall portions of the carbon blank are then brought to a horizontal position and are pressed down on the containers until both the top wall portions and the bottom wall are indented by the containers, and the walls are then secured together.

Abstract: An internal support member for a shrink wrapped package of identical articles arranged in a layer or layers on a base comprises a single generally rectangular sheet of relatively rigid material formed with at least two preferably six parallel folds that extend vertically when the sheet is stood on edge on the base. The folds define compressive load-bearing side portions which are disposed longitudinally and laterally between the articles in the layer to provide a stable non-tilting support for a similar package stacked thereon.

Abstract: A carton for a group of capped bottles having sloping upper necks and cylindrical lower portions. The carton is formed from a single molded blank. It includes a rectangular top panel having an inner area slightly less than the composite area of the grouped bottles across their caps. Sloping side and end walls lead downwardly from the top panel to engage shoulders of the bottles at intermediate locations along their height in a horizontal plane. The carton area across this intermediate plane is slightly less than the composite area of the lower portions of the grouped bottles. The carton is applied over the grouped bottles, initially spreading the lower bottle ends because of the restricted area within which the caps are confined. As the carton is closed, the lower bottle portions are pressed slightly toward one another. The yieldability of the carton material at its corner area assures production of a tight package without interior partitions for safe shipping of bottles.

Abstract: Cardboard support or disposable container consists of a single quadrangular cardboard sheet on which many longitudinal zones are formed by means of predetermined creasing lines; at these lines parallel ribs are formed by folding the cardboard sheet; the sheet is transversely subdivided into three zones, notches of substantially "T" configuration being provided to enable the two end zones to be folded back vertically with respect to the central zone.

Abstract: A package and a method of safely packaging rigid containers, such as glass bottles, in a carton without using inner partitions to separate the containers. The containers are placed on a bottom wall of a corrugated or similar paperboard carton blank so as to occupy substantially fully the area thereof. The vertical wall portions of the blank are then brought to bear snugly against said containers and to squeeze the containers against each other. Then sufficient force is applied against the package walls so that they are indented by the containers that bear against them. Top wall portions of the carbon blank are then brought to a horizontal position and are pressed down on the containers until both the top wall portions and the bottom wall are indented by the containers, and the walls are then secured together.

Abstract: An article storage device intended especially but not exclusively for use in storing the rotor assemblies of electric motors and comprising a block formed with a plurality of recesses each adapted to receive an article to be stored and each having a closed lower end and an open upper end wherein said open upper end has a larger cross-sectional area than said lower end.

Abstract: An improved multipack container is provided for accommodating a plurality of cathode ray tubes during transportation and storage. The altered construction includes basic top and bottom rigid closure members formed of flame retardant plastic material. Positioned peripherally therebetween are two substantially U-shaped edge-oriented areal support members, such being opposingly located between the superjacently related ledges of the respective closure members. Since the forward portions of the U-shaped supports do not meet, a beneficial window opening is provided on either side of the multipack structure. Internal supportive and protective structural means are predeterminately located between the closures in a manner spaced from the peripheral support members. Upon assembly of the multipack container and placement of the tubes therein, a tight covering of plastic material is applied to contiguously encompass the complete multipack to provide a unitized assemblage.