Container positioning apparatus

A method for positioning containers on a support surface of a support using a container positioning apparatus comprising an engagement portion, a first portion, a second portion, and a stop portion provided between the first and second portions, the method comprising:

• engaging the engagement portion of the apparatus with at least a portion of the support surface;
• placing a first container onto the second portion of the apparatus;
• sliding the first container on the second portion towards the stop portion and over the stop portion;
• sliding the first container onto the first portion of the apparatus;
• positioning the first container on the first portion using the stop portion, and placing a second container on the second portion.

An apparatus for positioning containers on a support surface of a support, the apparatus comprising:

• an engagement portion constructed and arranged to attach the apparatus to the support;
• a first portion extending from the engagement portion, the first portion constructed and arranged to rest on the support surface and enable sliding movement of a container thereon;
• a second portion constructed and arranged to rest on the support surface and enable sliding movement of the container thereon;
• and
• a stop portion in between the first portion and the second portion, the stop portion constructed and arranged to position the container at a predetermined position on the support surface, wherein the engagement portion, the first portion, the second portion, and the stop portion are integrally formed, and
• a friction-reducing treatment to facilitate sliding of the containers on the apparatus.