Case Bottom Configured To Stack On Top Of Bottle In Underlying Case Patents (Class 220/519)
  • Patent number: 5031761
    Abstract: A case for holding beverage bottles and the like, in which outwardly and oppositely angled bottle base support platforms in the bottom of the case are arranged to support bottles placed therein so that the longitudinal axes of the bottles are outwardly angularly inclined, defining an "A-frame" type structure when supported in juxtaposed relationship with other cases and bottles, thereby stabilizing the cases and preventing sway or tilting of the bottles. The interior of the case is essentially free of cross partitions or dividers, whereby groups or packages of bottles held together by shrink wrap or the like may be placed in the case. This arrangement also makes it possible to place bottles having a range of different sizes and shapes in the case. In addition, a strapping notch is provided in an outer portion of the case to facilitate strapping of a plurality of cases, further stabilizing a stack of the cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventor: Pierre J. de Larosiere