Abstract: A carrier for beverage containers is provided which includes a plurality of container-accommodating sections arranged in laterally spaced relation. Each section includes a continuous peripheral rib which delimits an opening to receive a container. The rib comprises an outer flange and an inner flange which are interconnected along corresponding upper edges. The flanges depend divergently from the interconnected upper edges. Each rib is provided with a plurality of relatively spaced shoulders extending into the rib inner flange and forming same into a plurality of flange segements arranged in an endwise circumferentially spaced relation. Each shoulder includes a top portion extending inwardly from the interconnected flange upper edges. Depending from the top portion are opposed side portions, the latter interconnecting the top portion with corresponding ends of adjacent flange segments.

Abstract: A filler flat construction for accommodating a plurality of fragile articles is provided which includes a plurality of article-accommodating cells arranged in side by side relation and forming substantially parallel rows. Adjacent cells in a row are separated by upstanding first shoulders, and corresponding cells in adjoining rows are separated by upright second shoulders. The first and second shoulders of a cell are angularly disposed and interconnected by upstanding hollow corner posts. Each post projects upwardly to a greater extent than the interconnected shoulders and the portion of the post which is elevated relative to the interconnected shoulders is provided with open side walls facing adjacent cells. The upper end portions of the open side walls of the post are interconnected by a cap section. Each cell includes a base section which is substantially delimited by wall segments extending divergently upwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A composite carton is provided having a tray section and a cover section of dissimilar material connected thereto for relative movement about a predetermined foldline between open and closed positions. The tray section has a marginal portion provided with a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures. The cover section is formed of a substantially transparent plastic and is provided with a marginal ledge having a first portion defining the predetermined foldline and a second portion offset from the foldline and provided with a plurality of stud-like protuberances. The protuberances are fixedly inserted in the corresponding apertures. The contents of the tray section are readily observable when the cover section is in a closed position.

Abstract: A beak-type lock particularly useful for an egg carton includes an upstanding latching member having a horizontal rib at its latching surface, which latching member is adapted to engage an orifice having a shoulder at its bottom margin and a recessed upper margin, and wherein the upper margin in the locking position falls behind a portion of the upstanding latching member to provide a double-acting lock.

Abstract: A molded carton is provided having a lock system for retaining a cover section in an overlying closed relation with the open top of a base section. The lock system includes a hinged flange mounted on a front segment of the base sections defining the open top. The flange is mounted for limited inward pivotal movement from a normal upright position wherein the flange projects generally upwardly from the front of the base section. The flange is provided with a predetermined number of outwardly projecting protrusions which, when the cover section is in closed position, interlockingly engage a corresponding number of apertures formed in the front wall of the cover section.

Abstract: Multi-row, windowed, molded egg cartons each have a relatively shallow cover hinged to a relatively deep tray wherein the cover is provided with a channeled formation in the cover which is reinforced by six ribs and wherein the hinge line between the cover and tray is so located that when the carton is open the top of the cover and the bottom of the tray are in the same plane and the top of the tray is in a plane above bottom of the cover and the cells in the tray each have square bottoms with the sides of the squares arranged at an angle of 45.degree. to the sides of the carton.

Abstract: A new and improved molded egg cell construction wherein the molded egg cell includes a cushion or pillopad on an up-post side wall of the cell which projects inwardly, a thin area formed on the outside of the cell adjacent its bottom which is square, the sides of which are oriented at 45.degree. to the sides and ends of the egg carton incorporating the cell, and in which the bottom is planar on its interior surface but formed with thin areas on the exterior of the bottom, in between which, is a footed formation.

Abstract: An egg cell base is provided to create softened areas of egg contact. The base has a center area which creates a softened cushion for egg contact and also creates a gap to shield the eggs from contact with the surface upon which the egg carton rests. Internally, the bottom is provided with a crater construction which helps distribute contact over a larger shell area, and also helps locate and hold the egg tip in place. Surrounding the central area are foot areas of greater thickness which provide strength for stacking. The ring cushion also is capable of providing an accordian motion upward to accommodate high eggs that may bulge the cover of the carton stacked therebelow during shipment.

Abstract: A new and improved molded egg cell construction and method for its manufacture, wherein the molded egg cell includes a cushion or pillopad on an up-post side wall of the cell which projects inwardly, a thin area formed on the outside of the cell adjacent its bottom which is square, the sides of which are oriented at 45.degree. to the sides and ends of the egg carton incorporating the cell, and in which the bottom is planar on its interior surface but formed with thin areas on the exterior of the bottom, in between which, is a footed formation.

Abstract: A beak type lock for a container includes an upstanding latching member having a horizontal rib at its latching surface and vertical rib extending upwardly therefrom, which latching member is adapted to engage an orifice having a shoulder at its bottom margin and a recessed upper margin and wherein the shoulder is ribbed on its under side.

Abstract: A tray of molded pulp or like material for carryout food and beverage comprising one or more pockets for receiving and firmly supporting any one of several different size beverage containers normally used in the carry-out food trade, each of the pockets having a circular floor portion, a web portion extending for a full 360.degree.

Abstract: A throw-away, one-use tray, for the packaging of easily bruised fruit and produce in conjunction with an overwrap plastic film, is provided with an open-window bottom configuration in which the bottom ribs defining the open windows are approximately 20% greater thickness than the side walls of the tray. The rib form at the bottom serves the functions of stiffening the bottom more than would ribs resulting from die cut openings, and creating a smooth rolled edge in contact with the produce to reduce cutting and bruising.

Abstract: A molded egg carton having a windowed cover and a cellular tray for the reception of eggs in which the windowed cover includes downposts and the tray includes up posts and in which the downposts have an offset male portion and the up posts are formed with a recess in their uppermost portion adapted to receive the offset lowermost tip of the offset male portion. The windows in the cover are on each side of the downposts and are set in relatively steep walls which form parts of the downposts. The windows are provided with "eye lid" formations.

Abstract: A molded egg carton having a windowed cover and a cellular tray for the reception of eggs in which the windowed cover includes downposts and the tray includes up posts and in which the downposts have an offset male portion and the up posts are formed with a recess in their uppermost portion adapted to receive the offset lowermost tip of the offset male portion. The windows in the cover are on each side of the downposts and are set in relatively steep walls which form parts of the downposts. The windows are provided with "eye lid" formations.