Portable receptacle for returnable beverage containers
US4883169A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D71/0003
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable receptacle capable of securely and orderly receiving returnable beverage containers for storage and transport is disclosed. The receptacle includes a frame structure definitive of at least one module that is sized to receive a plurality of returnable cans and/or bottles. The module has an outwardly facing open end to facilitate insertion of containers therein, and an at least partially sealed end opposed thereto for positioning the containers. Orienting means are provided for angling containers positioned within the module downwardly from the open end to the at least partially sealed end such that any residue fluid retained within the containers remains therein and such that the containers remain within the receptacle when in transport. Enhancements include the provision of multiple container receiving modules symmetrically arranged within the frame structure, the sizing of each module to receive a returnable can or bottle in tiers, and the manufacture of the receptacle to be collapsible when empty.
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