Anchor member for unitizing a plurality of containers
OwnerCharles F. Taylorinventor
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Abstract
A substantially flat anchor member for positioning at the juncture between a plurality of containers for enabling the same to be moved as a unit. Wall means depending from the anchor member fit between the containers and cleats extending from the body of the anchor member penetrate adjacent containers to secure the same together. Cleats extending from the opposite face of the anchor member body penetrate the bottom of a container or containers placed on top of the anchor member. For open tray type containers used in shipping bottles, cans, etc., complemental retaining wall means extending from the opposite face of the anchor member engage the top of a bottle or can in the tray, thereby holding adjacent trays together.
Claims15
An anchor member for unitizing a plurality of containers including:
- a. substantially flat body for placement at the juncture between a plurality of laterally adjacent containers having flat surfaces disposed in substantially the same plane, one face of said flat body being engaged with a portion of the flat surfaces of adjacent containers,
- b. wall means extending outwardly from said face of the substantially flat body for engagement with portions of adjacent containers proximate the flat surfaces engaged by said flat body, to hold the anchor member in position, and
- c. means projecting outwardly from said face of the flat body for grippingly engaging portions of the flat surfaces of the adjacent containers to prevent relative movement thereof.
An anchor member for unitizing a plurality of containers, including:
- a. a substantially flat body of rigid material for placement at the juncture between a plurality of laterally adjacent containers having flat surfaces disposed in substantially the same plane,
- b. a wall member extending outwardly from one face of said body and including a first part extending transversely between opposite sides of said body for engagement with wall portions of adjacent containers,
- c. said wall member including a second part extending from said first part at a point intermediate the length thereof towards a side of said body for engagement with wall portions of adjacent containers, and
- d. spaced means projecting outwardly from said face of the flat body for grippingly engaging portions of the flat surfaces of the adjacent containers whereby the containers are unitized and held against relative movement during transportation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.