Abstract: A tiered pack comprising a plurality of tiers 10, 10′, 10″ each comprising a generally planar base 1 and a plurality of compartment defining dividers 21 supported thereon, wherein one or more dividers 21 of at least one of the tiers and the base 1 of an adjacent tier include respective complementary engaging means 16, 24 for enhancing the stability and rigidity of the pack. The pack may be placed on a conventional pallet and shrink-wrapped once each compartment has been filled with goods thereby forming a transit package.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 22, 1999
Date of Patent:
May 8, 2001
Assignee:
Linpac Containers Limited
Inventors:
Nigel William Earnshaw, Michael Hartley