Patent · US Expired

Carrier for packages

US5979747A · kind A · utility

21Cited by
15References
11Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 1997
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S229/904
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A carrier for multiple packages. The carrier is particularly suitable for packages containing household products such as detergent bottles or cartons. The carrier includes dividing walls which in two embodiments are hinged together at the top. The dividing walls may also be hinged together at the sides. The carrier provides side walls and a bottom to hold the package in place. The carrier does not require shrink wrap.

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