Nestable crate for containers
US7322475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2501/24687
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A nestable bottle crate provides increased stability to the containers and improved nesting relative to prior art crates. The crate also nests and stacks with the prior art crates. The crate includes a lower wall portion and an upper band portion. The lower wall portion includes a plurality of columns and four corner columns. The upper band portion includes alternating first and second portions. The first portions are each a single, solid wall having an interior concave bottle contact surface. The second portions are aligned with the columns. The columns project inwardly farther than the second portions so that each column forms a ledge between the column and the second portion above it. The ledge is at least substantially parallel to the floor and at least substantially perpendicular to the inner wall of the second portion.
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