Abstract: Apparatus for loading onto a pipettor a plurality of micropipette tips, the pipettor having a plurality of tip pins depending from a head portion, the tips each having an upper, hollow, tapered, generally cylindrical barrel portion and lower, hollow, generally cylindrical aspirating tip portion, both lying along a common vertical axis and being cojoined at a horizontal shoulder, and the tips being frictionally held in a tip package, the apparatus comprising: a horizontal pusher plate to simultaneously engage the shoulder on each of the tips and to simultaneously raise the tips for insertion of the tip pins therein.

Abstract: A stacking member for stacking one hamper cart on another hamper cart is provided that is easily installed, removed, and stored nested with other like stacking members. The stacking member is strong, yet relatively light weight, and functions, among other things, (1) to distribute the weight of the stacked cart evenly and to a major portion of the length of each sides and ends of the upper frame of the supporting cart, (2) index itself for quick installation in the proper position on the upper frame of the supporting cart, (3) orient and index the supported cart on the stacking member, (4) secure the stacked cart on the stacking member to prevent sliding or movement during transport by pinching or gripping the shifting, fixed axis center caster wheels, and (5) allow imprecise transverse placement of the stacked cart on the stacking member.

Abstract: A carrying and/or uniting device (1), designed for mainly parallelepiped-shaped packages (4), having outer fastening tapes (8), provided with glue and designed to fasten the device onto a set of packages (49). The device is subdivided into plurality of longitudinal or horizontal sections (12, 14), which are separated from each other by means of folding indications, designed as perforations or the like and/or tearing-off tapes or the like (11, 16, 18). At least one of these sections is provided with one or several recesses (13) with a carrying and/or information function. The device is close to the tearing-off indication provided with transverse perforations (9) for dividing up and consequently detaching separate packages from a set of packages, which are united by a device. In accordance with the invention the applied device with the carrying function has a rhomboidal open shape.

Abstract: A can stacking method includes inserting a can stacker insert between each pair of cans in a stack. Each insert has a maximum side to side dimension which is slightly less than the diameter of the cans being stacked and a thickness which is preferably equal to or greater than the combined depth of the peripheral flanges surrounding the top and bottom ends of each can. Each insert, due to its combined thickness and diameter, serves to prevent the cans in the stack from shifting horizontally relative to each other, thus maintaining the can stack in vertical alignment. The inserts can be made in a variety of decorative shapes and styles and can also incorporate indicia such as advertising and inspirational or humorous messages, etc.

Abstract: A package includes a plurality of cylindrical beverage cans (10) arranged into at least two tiers with a carton disposed around the cans. A paperboard divider panel (30) is disposed between and in contact with the cans of adjacent tiers. The divider panel includes a plurality of apertures (32), each of the apertures having a generally circular edge concentric with the cylindrical axis of upper and lower cans and having a diameter (D4) smaller than the base of the upper can. The divider panel further includes a substantially circular embossment (38) concentric with each of the apertures, the embossment having an outer diameter generally equal to the diameter of the top flange of the lower can.

Abstract: A method for creating a stable, palletized unit of trays of multipackaged containers. The containers are multipackaged with a flexible ring-type plastic device. The trays are of corrugated paperboard which have been pre-compressed or embossed in predetermined areas of the base of the tray so that any tendency of the tray to compress under pressure from the base of the containers during a palletization is avoided.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for plural drum stacks comprising a relatively planar web member having a plurality of annular drum retaining rings extending from both sides of said web member, the retaining rings adapted to fit within the rims of the drums being stacked to align and stabilize the vertical columns of drums. In the preferred embodiment, the retaining rings comprise bevelled shoulders for easy placement of the drums on the rings.

Abstract: An end wall of formable material for a reel, comprising:a rectangular plate having first and second rounded corner faces, said first face facing the reel and having an annular cap, said second face facing outwardly from the reel and being stiffened by ribs, anda first, a second, a third, and a fourth side wall, said side walls extending around said plate at right angles to the first face thereof, said first and said third side walls being oppositely disposed and substantially smooth, said second side wall having grooves provided continuously over the length thereof, said grooves being perpendicular to the first face of the plate, and said fourth side wall having stacking bosses with central grooved portions on the surface thereof, and said fourth side wall further having recessed stacking pockets which alternate with said grooved stacking bosses.

Abstract: An elongate fixture fastenable in pairs on the top and bottom edges of a door allows spaced vertical stacking of a plurality of horizontally orientated doors similarly equipped. The fixture provides an elongate generally rectangular body with two spaced handles on its outer face and four spaced door contacting feet on its inner face to contact a door fastened thereto by screws extending through the fixture and into the door. A first longer horizontally orientated side edge carries two spaced outwardly extending tenons and the opposed second longer side edge defines two similar cooperating mortises to receive the tenons of an adjacent fixture. The end portion of the fixture are wider between the longer side edges than the width of a serviced door, and no portion of the fixture extends over any door surface, except the top or bottom edges, to allow stacking of doors during surface finishing operations.

Abstract: A snap bar connects containers for storing and transporting multiple compact discs and other thin, flat objects. The multiple disc apparatus has multiple identical containers that are connected together by snap bars to form a stack configuration. Each container has a four-sided tray. Connected to a first end is an end cap that is hinged to the first side. A snap bar with an outward opening receiver is connected to the base of the tray. Two containers are connected by inserting the end cap of a first container into the snap bar of a second container. Tabs on the cap engage apertures in the snap bar, establishing a strong connection. The cap hinge then becomes the container hinge. Once connected the base of each container works as a cover for the underlying container. The compact discs or other flat objects can be reached by lifting the container above to the container where the object of interest is located.

Abstract: A unitized, stable stacking system with a tier sheet stabilizer is provided, along with a method for stacking containers. The tier sheet includes a substantially planar top surface, a bottom surface, peripheral retainers disposed about and extending away from the top and bottom surfaces, respectively, and a plurality of protuberances extending downwardly away form the bottom surface such that said protuberances engage the sidewalls of each container to secure the tier sheet to the containers positioned below the tier sheet. The protuberances are positioned so that the tier sheet can be utilized with several different container layering patterns.

Abstract: A connector for detachably securing together stacked molded plastic trays, which connector has a resilient tab projecting from a lower tray which slides into a slot in the tray above. Each slot has a rib rising from the tray bottom along one edge of the slot and a leaf spring integrally molded with the tray side wall opposite the rib. When the tab is inserted in the slot, the spring urges the tab against the rib and a lip on the tab hooks over the top edge of the rib.

Abstract: The stackable low depth bottle case of the present invention includes four side walls and a bottom portion. A plurality of upwardly projecting hollow columns extend upwardly within the side walls. The columns, walls, and bottom portion define a plurality of bottle retaining pockets. The bottle retaining pockets have flat surfaces to permit retention of bottles without base indentations and to permit rotation of petaloid bottles. The columns extend upwardly from the base portion a distance approximately one third of the height of the bottles to be retained. The columns may be hollow to permit empty cases to stack top to bottom. The lower surface of the bottom portion has circular concave portions with central retaining openings to facilitate stacking of loaded cases top to bottom. When a case is disposed on a lower filled case, the bottle tops of the lower case are guided toward the central retaining openings by the circular concave portions.

Abstract: A void filler device for use in staggering paper rolls during shipment includes a housing member which generally surrounds an inner core. The housing member has a top wall, a bottom wall, and side walls which are attached to the core, and is octagonally shaped. The top and bottom walls of the housing include fold lines around which the walls are folded to collapse the void filler device. The inner core member includes a plurality of flat boards made of laminated paperboard, corrugated cardboard, plastic or other like suitable material. Each of the boards has spaced notches along its length and the boards are interconnected with each other along the notches to form an open cell construction that is expandable and collapsible. The top and bottom walls can include apertures therein for ensuring that the paper rolls are properly aligned.

Abstract: A package comprises a plurality of beverage cans arranged into a group of at least two vertically-aligned tiers, a carton disposed around the exterior of the group of the cans, and a divider panel disposed between upper and lower adjacent tiers. Each can has a cylindrical side wall defining an axis. The cans in each tier have their axes disposed vertically and parallel to each other. The carton includes top and bottom panels interconnected by a pair of side panels to form a tubular structure, and a pair of end closure structures disposed to close opposite open ends of the tubular structure. The end closure structures are connected to the tubular structure and are disposed substantially adjacent the side walls of the cans of the group along opposite ends of the group. The divider panel is provided with a pair of anchor flaps which are secured to the end closure structures.

Abstract: A tray for the storage and transportation of multiple ball grid array (BGA) integrated circuit components in either of two component orientations. The tray has a lattice framework that defines discrete storage pocket areas. First inwardly facing tabs on the framework define a first support plane for engaging a component is a first orientation of the tray and component. Second inwardly facing tabs on the framework define a second support plane for engaging the component in the second orientation of the tray and component. The framework includes oppositely directed central and corner extensions that stabilize the component in the housing plane in either orientation and a registration structure for allowing the plural trays to be stacked for transport in either orientation.

Abstract: A pallet assembly 10 with a select container 16, 18, 20, or 22 thereon comprises a body member 11 having a rear face 12 and front face 14, and sidewalls 48 supportably surrounding the rear and front faces 12, 14. In an alternative embodiment, a face plate 27 having a plurality of contoured openings 32 is affixed to rear face 12. Rear face 12 has at least one cavity 24 and a base 26 extending upwardly into cavity 24 defining a container receptacle 28. Front face 14 has at least one cavity 30 having a base 34 extending inwardly of cavity 30 and means cooperatively associated with the cavity 30 for defining a container receptacle 36 in front face 14. In practice, either the front face 14 or rear face 14 can be used to transport and store thereon a select container 16, 18, 20. 22.

Abstract: The container has an enclosure member and a body member which together enclose a volume to accept wafers for storage, for handling, or for transportation. The body member has a base, and a plurality of spaced upright arcuate members supported on the base that are adapted to encircle wafers stacked on the base. An enclosure member has a circular top wall and a cylindrically shaped wall that is adapted to encompass and enclose the arcuate members. The retainer element has a flat central portion, and a plurality of flexible outwardly extending flaps depending from the central portion. The retainer element fits within the arcuate members of the body member with the end portions of the flaps positioned in the slots between the arcuate members.

Abstract: The disclosure herein describes a device for use with pallets supporting stacked bottles; it comprises a rectangular panel with a top face adapted to bear against part of a pallet undersurface and a bottom face adapted to sit on top of a number of the stacked bottles. The bottom face displays a series of recesses arranged in rows and columns to rest on the tops of the bottles; a number of these recesses include a contiguous cylindrical wall to define an inverted cup-shaped extension in which are received the top portion of the bottles to thereby secure the panel to the bottles on which it sits.

Abstract: A palletized merchandising system comprises a pallet, a plurality of like containers stacked in layers on the pallet and a divider sheet interposed between the layers of like containers. The like containers comprise a unitary blow molded body of a generally parallelepiped shape. The like containers have a top face, bottom face, a front face and side walls and a diagonally extending parting line. A pour spout in the top face is spaced along the parting line towards one corner of the top face. A handle on the top face extends upwardly from the top face and is spaced along the parting line. A recess in the bottom face extends upwardly therefrom and is spaced along the parting line. The recess is sized to receive a handle of a like container in a stacking relation. The divider sheets have a plurality of apertures adapted to receive the handles of the like containers and to orient the front face of the like containers when an upper layer of like containers is stacked over a lower layer of like containers.

Abstract: A printer-support stand which comprises a pair of first and second support legs adapted to be placed in a spaced-apart relationship to provide a printer-support stand. Each leg is comprised of an integrally molded plastic material, and comprises upward front and back sections, a base element extending between the front and back leg sections and characterized by an elongated, internal open space, and an elongated support-bar element having a generally flat top surface extending between the front and back sections, to provide an upper support surface for the printer. Each of the legs is characterized by an open internal space which mimics the shape of the leg, so that the first and second support legs may be stacked nestably within each other for convenience in shipping and displaying, with the support-stand element within the internal open space of the base in the nestable, stacked condition.

Abstract: A connection system adapted to be used with cylindrical containers includes a sleeve which is adapted to frictionally engage either end of a cylindrical container. A recess extends orthogonally inward from the surface of the sleeve and is adapted to receive a projection.

Abstract: Imbricated or overlapped copies of printed material are formed within a plurality of rows to form a single layer of a multi-layered and cubic-shaped stack. The stack allows for more efficient use of space within the storage of printed materials, and allows for easier and faster storing and retrieving of printed materials. The apparatus for forming the stack includes a plurality of in-feed conveyors which feed imbricated copy stream segments to a shuttle assembly upon a plurality of side-by-side rows. Once filled, the shuttle is positioned over a flat separator sheet and drops the plurality of rows onto the separator sheet, thereby forming a single layer. The layer is formed directly upon a stack which is formed upon a pallet. The separator sheet of the formed layer is supported by the copy streams which lie below on the preceding separator sheet.

Abstract: A unitary totally transparent package of shower curtain rings comprising: a stack of ring-like articles, each of which articles has at least one predetermined discontinuity therein, said discontinuities being aligned one with the other in a manner whereby each of the articles in the stack is congruently aligned with the other; a cylindrical transparent PVC cap element disposed tightly over the uppermost ring-like article in intimate contact therewith; an elongated tubular transparent polyvinyl chloride plastic sleeve enveloping the stack of rings from top to bottom and being shrunken into intimate contact with the outer surfaces of each of said rings and said cap to provide a package having a corrugated appearance and providing visual access to the inner and outer portions of said entire stack of rings.

Abstract: Clear thermoplastic is vacuum molded to produce rectangular, frustro-pyramidal shaped cavities in a horizontal matrix for holding rectangular solder preforms. No-clean flux liquid is dispensed onto a preform placed in each cavity, then another holder is placed upside-down on the first holder, the holders are flipped and then no-clean flux liquid is dispensed on the dry side of the preform. Holes in the cavity bottoms drain and circulate drying air to the preform bottoms. A hole in one corner and a different width slot in an opposite corner of each holder, allow multiple holders to be stacked on a bottom frame with different sized threaded posts. An empty holder and then a dust cover are stacked on the posts to hold and protect the preforms. A top frame is stacked on the posts and nuts are screwed onto the posts to form a carrier. The cavities are sized relative to the preforms to hold the preforms in position during carrier transport.

Abstract: A novel spacing sheet is used in place of a conventional tie sheet in layered material loads, such as pallet loads. The spacing sheet generally comprises a plurality of spaced apart surface elements and intervening channels, on its top surface, which generally facilitate handling of the material on the sheet. The channels especially facilitate removal of material from the spacing sheet. The spacing sheets are generally thicker than a conventional paper tie sheet while being thinner than a conventional pallet.

Abstract: A combined can stacker and spatial media advertising/instructional device facilitating the vertical stacking of similar plan-view shape cans two-at-a-time while also providing space on the panel side(s) of the device for either advertising or for instructions, such as, for example, securing two binary chemical cans together and providing instructions as to the proper mixing of said binary chemicals. For specific example, to provide instructions as to mixing car body compound contained in one first can with hardener contained in the second can, where the two cans are secured to each other with the device to form one vertically integral physical unit.

Abstract: A reconfigurable article storage container includes a plurality of identical panels, each including at least two slots formed by connector webs integrally formed with and extending between adjacent panel sections forming each panel. Certain panels are invertible 180.degree. and oriented perpendicular to adjacent panels such that interconnecting slots formed by the connector webs between adjacent panel sections of each panel can be slidably engaged to form any polygonal or irregular shaped storage container having any number and size of individual storage compartments formed therein between certain of the interconnected panels. Edge connectors interconnect the ends of two panels in a co-linear arrangement to increase the length of any wall of the storage container.

Abstract: An ice enclosure for stapling on to the top layer of a stack or pallet load of packed cartons of produce comprises an enclosure formed of cardboard or corrugated board, and having vertical walls, each wall having a horizontal tab extending outward for stapling to the top layer of cartons.

Abstract: The container (2) consists of two individual cans united by an easy separated connecting ring (4) so that the subject container (2) provide to the consumer with more functions and more flexibilities and due to this special design derive a series combination drink packing system FIG. 6.1 to FIG. 6.4 and people can enjoy more and more different kind of drinks and flavors in a very convenance way just to separate the container and to mix them making a lot of drink choice and to carry this so called container to any where and any time to meet the consumer's need at this Space Age.

Abstract: The invention concerns a separator, of the type comprising a sheet provided with openings for centering the necks (3) of a layer of bottles (8) and protrusions (5) extending from the upper face of the sheet to center the bottoms (4) of a superposed layer of bottles, characterized in that each opening is defined, on the one hand, by at least two projections 12 presented by the sheet to abut on the shoulder (23) of the bottle and, on the other hand, by a cap 11 whose height is adapted to shroud the neck (3) of the bottle, when the projections (12) abut on the shoulder of the bottle.

Abstract: A wheel protector for protecting a demounted aircraft wheel 54 and its bearing sets 56.1, 56.2 comprises an inboard cover disc 10, and an outboard cover disc 12. An axially outwardly extending part 18 of the inboard cover disc slopes at an angle radially inwardly so as to form a deflecting surface for objects approaching the cover disc in a radial direction. The inboard cover disc has flutings 28 which form between them recesses for accommodating the brake lugs of an aircraft wheel. When in position, the inboard cover disc also protects the heat shields which are located between the brake lugs. A ridge formation 38 serves to locate a pair of wheels against sliding relative to one another when stacked. Foam pads 32.1, 32.2, 33, 40 and 41 are provided where the cover discs contact the wheel or its bearing sets.

Abstract: A carrier containing a plurality of layers of articles, such as beverage cans, arranged in stacked end-to-end fashion. The carrier is fully enclosed and is formed with overlapping top panel flaps which produce an area of double thickness between handle openings in the flaps. A reinforcing sheet on the underside of the top panel in the double layer area protects against tearing, while stress relief lines in the form of score lines extending from the ends of the handle opening to the corners of the carrier provide for distribution of lifting and carrying stresses. A separator sheet preventing direct contact between stacked articles extends between layers and may include distortable areas aligned with the articles. Downward pressure on the upper layer causes the bottom of an article to force the distortable area into a recess in the top of the next lower article.

Abstract: A molded pulp tray for holding cold containers includes a bottom wall with upwardly and outwardly extending side walls terminating in a peripheral edge. A plurality of upwardly extending, partitions divides the tray into a corresponding plurality of container receiving pockets. Each of the pockets is defined by a portion of the bottom wall and by four peripheral sides which includes at least one of the partitions and at least two of the side walls. Each pocket has at least one raised pillow extending upwardly from the bottom wall to support the lid of an inverted container located in the pocket with the pillow spaced inwardly of the peripheral sides to create a continuous peripheral groove between the pillow and the peripheral sides so that the edge of the outer surface of the lid may be located in the peripheral groove.

Abstract: A connector assembly for electrically connecting an electronic apparatus to a printed circuit board includes a matable socket connector and header connector. The socket connector includes a lower housing which supports the electronic apparatus and which is capable of containing an insulative curable potting compound. A plurality of electrical contacts is supported by the lower housing in electrical engagement with the electronic apparatus. A cover is supportable over the lower housing for enclosing the housing. The electronic apparatus is supported within the socket connector in position so that the curable potting compound may completely surround the electronic apparatus providing an environmental seal. The socket connector is insertable into the header connector supported on the printed circuit to establish electrical connection therebetween.

Abstract: A stacking and transporting device for beer kegs having a valve and dispensing apparatus at one end comprises a cylindrical resilient sleeve element having an upper edge and a lower edge, the upper edge being incurvate to form a pair of saddles adapted to receive a horizontally oriented beer keg. The cylindrical sleeve element further includes a pair of elliptically shaped apertures providing ready access to the beer dispensing apparatus and a first and a second shelf member secured to the inner wall surface of the cylindrical sleeve at a spaced predetermined distance apart. Both the first and second shelf members have centrally positioned apertures allowing access to the beer dispensing apparatus.

Abstract: A container system comprising at least two containers, wherein said at least two containers are each dimensioned to have a low external surface area to volume ratio, said system comprising connecting means between adjacent ones of the containers each comprising a tube adapted to fit within respective apertures in the containers to be connected and a sealing means surrounding said tube and adapted to be maintained in sealing engagement about the tube and apertures by compression between the containers joined by the connecting means.

Abstract: A stackable container particularly for receiving cans, having no side walls, is built with holding tongues protruding from the container bottom in an upward direction. The holding tongues disposed along the circumferential margin are arranged in a manner directed to the gaps between compartments and are dimensioned in height in such a manner that load distribution is effected through the cans received in the container.

Abstract: A system for storing and transporting can end members comprising multiple tray units having multiple parallel rows of elongated compartments for receiving and supporting stacks of end members. The tray units are nestable and stackable one upon another to provide palletized loads of both empty and filled tray units. End loading and unloading apparatus is provided to enable simultaneous loading and unloading full tray compartments by simultaneous lateral movement of all of the stacks of end members between the tray compartments and a shuttle tray unit whereat all the stacks of end members are stored prior to loading and unloading of the tray unit. The shuttle tray unit is loaded and unloaded by stacking units of a lesser number than the number of tray compartments.

Abstract: Reusable plastic trays for storing and transporting beverage containers, such as twelve-ounce metal cans and two-liter PET bottles. The tray floor has thereon an array of support areas for the containers. The tray rail thereof is spaced high enough above the floor and in a "low-depth" design to prevent the containers on the support areas from tipping during transport. A generally rectangular band having upright inside and outside faces and an outward lip on top of the band form the rail. Columns between adjacent support areas interconnect the rail and the floor and angle downwardly and inwardly therebetween. The columns open outwardly and thereby define vertical slots into which the columns of a similar tray can be slidingly received. The trays when empty can thereby be stacked in a deeply nesting position whereby each additional tray adds generally only the height of its narrow rail to the height of the nested trays.

Abstract: A support apparatus for stacking bottles of water in a vertical fashion one atop the other includes a bottom support having an inclined side wall with a lower annular rim that fits against the top end portion of a lowermost bottle. An upper support registers with the bottom support and includes a plurality of radially extending struts that provide a surface for conforming to the bottom of an uppermost bottle.

Abstract: A composite lid closure assembly, for use with a container body, comprising a paper board central panel coated on two sides with sealable material and bonded to a semi-rigid plastic lid ring. The lid ring and central panel are ultrasonically bonded together.

Abstract: It is known for munition rounds to be packaged in canisters with shock absorbing end caps shaped to resist rolling movement of the canisters. Described herein are end caps which, as well as being connectible to the ends of the canisters, have recesses so that the end caps, having been removed from the canisters, can do double duty engaged between the sides of the canisters to support and space the canisters in a stack formation. The idea is also applicable to packaging for materials and objects other than munitions.

Abstract: A tray stacking system utilizes a crescent-shaped connector for attaching a plurality of stacked trays, the connector having a head portion and a tail portion. The head portion has a groove formed therein for attaching to a rung of a top tray. The tail portion has a groove formed therein for attaching to the top rung of a bottom tray. The connector also functions as a base for the bottom tray, and has a side groove formed in the tail portion for attaching to a base rung of a bottom tray.

Abstract: A modular cargo container having a width greater than the conventional 96 inches, but which can still be used with conventional container handling and locking equipment and apparatus. The container includes a box-shaped body, including a plurality of vertical support posts. A respective one bottom support member is connected to the bottom end of each support post, and a respective one post top member is connected to the top end of each support post. Each bottom support member defines an opening to facilitate handling the cargo container, and the container handling openings defined by laterally opposite bottom support members are spaced apart a distance less than the width of the container, allowing those openings to engage standard container locking and handling equipment.

Abstract: A plate capable of being grasped simultaneously along with a beverage container using just one hand. Attached to the bottom surface of the food bearing member of the plate is a member or members which, when deployed, enable the user to place the plate over a beverage container and grasp both the beverage container and the plate member with one hand, thus freeing the other hand for other tasks, such as manipulating the food or greeting.

Abstract: The scratch prevention pan liner in one aspect includes a monolithic body having a configuration conforming to the inner non-stick coated surface of a unit of cookware, the monolithic body being formed with a recess in its upper surface to receive the bottom surface of a superposed cookware unit. In a second aspect, the liner is formed from a dish-shaped member provided with a central pad from which radiate ribs configured to form a recess within which a superposed unit of cookware may be nested. To align and retain the handles of multiple cookware units oriented in a common vertical plane, U-shaped members are provided to cradle and embrace such handles.

Abstract: A tray according to the present invention comprises a plastic body having upper and lower surfaces. A number of bottom sockets are distributively formed in the upper surface of the body so the respective bottom portions of bottles can be inserted individually in the bottom sockets. Each bottom socket has a configuration which is obtained by connecting those portions of the respective cross-sectional contours of the bottom portions of two or more different types of bottles which are situated outermost when the individual contours are superposed concentrically so that at least two diametrically facing regions of the one contour are not situated inside the other contour. Cap socket corresponding one of the bottom sockets is defined on the lower surface of the body. Each cap socket is a hole, such as a stepped hole, which has at least two hole portions with different inside diameters.

Abstract: A brake rotor and brake drum stacking device, which is particularly useful for use in salvage yards and the like, comprises a unitary plastic member having a circular outer rim connected by means spaced-apart spokes with a holllow central hub. The hub is in the form of a stepped inverted cup, so that disc brake rotors have the disc surface supported by the spokes, with the studs and crown extending into hollow central hub. A sandwich arrangement of alternating stacking devices and disc brake rotors may be made, with the studs of the disc brake rotors supporting the next higher stacking device, with the crown of the rotor extending into the interior of the central hub. The dimensions of the stacking device permit a single sized stacking device to be used to stack disc brake rotors made by different manufacturers and used with vehicles of different sizes.

Abstract: A packaging assembly is provided for facilitating shipment and use of articles contained therein. The packaging assembly includes a pair of identical cartons, one positioned atop the other, and suitable connectors for maintaining the cartons in assembled relation. The connector elements may comprise staples, an adhesive strap, or connector elements disposed partially within each container for maintaining the cartons in assembled relation during shipment. When in use, the connector elements can be removed to separate the containers.