Height extension for crates and the like
US5501352A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/24114
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A height extension for use on top of a crate having a wall structure which extends the height of the wall structure of the crate to more stably retain containers. The extension of the present invention can be used with nestable and stackable crates to increase the heights of the crates without expensive replacement of the crates. It is particularly well suited for use with crates holding taller or differently shaped bottles. The extension also does not interfere with the nesting and stacking capabilities of the crates so that handling is not effected in any way since crates equipped with extensions are compatible with existing crates.
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