Receptacle for returnable beverage containers
OwnerHoward Bernsteininventor
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Abstract
A receptacle for beverage containers is disclosed. The receptacle has a rigid bottom portion consisting of a plurality of framework members. A plurality of spring fingers extend generally vertically up from the bottom portion to secure at least the bases of the beverage containers. With this construction, the beverage containers are retained in a vertical position. The receptacle has side walls extending generally vertically upward from the bottom portion to define a generally open top for the receptacle. The side walls includes slots for the attachment of a handle so that the receptacle can be lifted. Each receptacle is designed so that it can be mechanically interlocked with the top or bottom of an adjacent identical receptacle.
Claims12
A receptacle for returnable beverage containers having a generally open top, comprising:
- a rigid bottom portion;
- means associated with said bottom portion to releasably secure at least bases of each of said beverage containers whereby said beverage containers are retained in a vertical position;
- generally vertical side wall means extending from said rigid bottom portion to define said generally open top of said receptacle;
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- mechanical interlock means associated with said bottom portion and said side walls means for releasably locking said receptacle to the top or bottom of an adjacent, identical receptacle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.