US 7,314,136 B2 · Interleavable fluid beverage container

Abstract

A fluid container having a generally tetrahedral shape configured for interleaved packaging, and having a conduit with a seal at one end. The container is formed from either a rigid material, such as a blow-molded polymer, or a semi-rigid material, including pliant sheet material in one or more plies. It may include a recess in its base to improve container rigidity and stability. The seal at one end of the conduit can be either a fitment, or a frangible closure, and may include a tab to facilitate opening. Also, a multi-pack of items and a method for assembling a multi-pack of items for the efficient use of shelf space. A first plurality of generally tetrahedral items is arranged in a hexagonal footprint, and is interleaved with a second plurality of similarly arranged tetrahedral items. A small void space within the resulting multi-pack may be optionally used to carry another object.

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Dependent claims

A fluid beverage container comprising:

a body having a generally tetrahedral shape configured for vertically interleaved packing;
a chamber within said body for holding fluid contents;
a channel for fluid communication between said chamber and the exterior of said body, said channel substantially traversing the height of said body;
a closure sealing one end of said channel;
and
an outer wall bent at its middle into a first half and a second half, wherein the first half and the second half of the outer wall are joined at an angle of about 175° between the first half and the second half.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Interleavable fluid beverage container

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Interleavable fluid beverage container

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Abstract

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