Abstract: A container is presented herein that includes a plurality of sidewalls defining an upper rim, and a base. At least one handle is defined integrally with at least one horizontal reinforcement rib. A skirt extends along the sidewalls above the base. Drainage openings are defined below the skirt and at an intersectional area defined between the base and at least one of the sidewalls.

Abstract: An insert configured for packaging of individual containers having top and bottom portions of different sizes includes a base structure having first and second planes separated by a distance; a plurality of identical base members extending between the first and second planes of the base structure, the base members being evenly distributed about the base structure, each base member further comprising: an outer well open to the first plane and having an at least partial side wall and a bottom surface, the outer well configured to accommodate a larger of the top and bottom portions of one of the glass containers; and an inner well open to the first plane and arranged concentrically within the outer well, the inner well configured to accommodate a smaller of the top and bottom portions of one of the glass containers. An associated method of packaging individual containers is also described.

Abstract: Stackable plastic container including side portions having at least one of protrusions and depressions which nest with one of matching protrusions and depressions of a second container, and with the bottom portion including depressions which nest with the pouring spout and handle of a second container.

Abstract: An eating aid comprises a one-piece, integral, elastically deformable member having a top wall and a continuous side wall with a bottom edge surrounding a depression. The member cooperates with a substantially smooth and planar surface to form a closed chamber when the bottom edge is disposed thereon and adheres to the surface by suction in response to a downward deformation of the top wall. The side wall extends upwardly from the surface when the member is adhered thereto to form an inwardly arcuate abutment surface with an overhanging lip configured to force food pushed against the abutment surface by an eating utensil onto the utensil when a user is eating food off of the planar surface.

Abstract: A container for beads and the like has a body connecting a group of individual compartments. Each compartment is relatively shallow for providing easy access to the contents; and, the bottom of each compartment is sloped so beads will move towards the wall of the compartment, and the bottom is concave so it will not be scratched when resting on surfaces. The container has a plurality of alignment posts to facilitate stacking of containers. The compartments have separate, individually removable, lids so any number of selected compartments can be uncovered for use while the rest remain covered for safety. The compartments are uniformly spaced so a plurality of compartments can be uncovered simultaneously, and beads in a plurality of compartments poured from one container to another.

Abstract: A structurally simple combination wine bottle carrier and rack includes three wire frames interconnected to define a skeletal, rectangular body with an open top end and partitions for receiving wine bottles, and a pair of U-shaped handles pivotally connected to the ends of the body for rotation of at least one of the handles through an arc in excess of 270.degree. between an abutting carrier position above the center of the body and a rack position in which the handles extend outwardly from the top ends of the body for supporting the latter in a position in which the open top end thereof defines an acute angle with the horizontal for supporting bottles in an inclined position.