Patent · US Expired

Package unit carrier

US4385690A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
3References
8Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1981
Grant dateMay 31, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 25, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D71/506
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic band is provided for encircling and combining into a single package two six-pack assembly of cans into a package of 12 cans, or similarly for assembling eight bottles. The plastic carrier or band of the present invention encircles the outside of the assembly of cans or bottles, and further provides a central stablizing band or strap.

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