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Package configuration for empty sheet-formed containers

US9926126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2012
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2571/00074
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Package includes stacks of empty containers matingly stacked, panels each having a main surface with peripheral walls, and support members. A first level includes a first panel, one or more stacks of egg containers laid horizontally on the main surface of the first panels within the peripheral walls, and said support members extending from the first panel to a top of the first level. A second level includes a second panel laid on the first level in contact with the support members, one or more stacks of containers laid horizontally on a surface of the second panel within the peripheral walls, and support members extending from the second panel to a top of the second level. A panel is disposed on an uppermost level and having its peripheral walls covering a top of the sides of the uppermost level and in contact with the support members of the uppermost level.

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