Patent · US Expired

Container carrier

US5487465A · kind A · utility

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17References
13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 20, 1994
Grant dateJan 30, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 20, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D71/504
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A plastic carrier for carrying containers includes container engaging portions which extend from a joint. The joint is at adjacent edges of the container engaging portions. The container engaging portions include a plurality of annular bands for securely holding containers therein. The joint is formed by bonding the layers of plastic material between the edges of the container engaging portions. The joint is interrupted along its length to enable the joint and container engaging portions to stretch when containers are placed in the carrier. The carrier may include a handle portion which extends from the joint for carrying the containers.

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