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Crate

a technology of crate and lid, applied in the field of crate, can solve the problems of small openings that are typically not reinforced and tend to break

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-03
NORSEMAN PLASTICS
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[0005] One aspect of the present invention is a crate including a bottom and a plurality of sides extending upwardly from the bottom. Each of the plurality of sides are joined with the bottom and the plurality of sides are joined with one another to define an open top in the crate. At least one of the plurality of sides includes a first opening defining a handle and a plurality of secondary openings. Each of the plurality of secondary openings is sized to prevent the insertion of a grabbing tool.

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However, smaller openings are typically not reinforced and tend to break when pulled on by a grabbing tool or instrument such as a hook.

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[0012] Referring now to the drawings in which like reference numerals indicate like parts, and in particular to FIGS. 1-4, one aspect of the present invention is a crate 20, which includes a plurality of sides 22 (referred to as sides 22 hereafter) that each have a plurality of secondary openings 24 (referred to as openings 24 hereafter) that are configured to prevent the insertion of a grabbing tool such as a hook (not shown).

[0013] Crate 20 also includes a bottom 26, which is joined with sides 22. Sides 22 extend upwardly from bottom 26. Typically, crate 20 includes four of sides 22. However, in other embodiments, other numbers of sides 22 are possible, e.g., three, five, or more. Sides 22 are joined with one another to define an open top 28 in crate 20. Of course, in other embodiments, a lid (not shown) may also be includes. At least one of the plurality of sides includes a first opening 30 defining a handle. Each openings 24 is smaller than first opening 30. Referring to FIG. 2...

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Abstract

A crate including a bottom, a plurality of sides extending upwardly from the bottom, each of the plurality of sides being joined with the bottom and the plurality of sides being joined with one another to define an open top in the crate, at least one of the plurality of sides including a first opening defining a handle, at least one of the plurality of sides including a plurality of secondary openings, wherein each of the plurality of secondary openings is sized to prevent the insertion of a grabbing tool such as a hook.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] (1) Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to a crate having sides with openings. In particular, the present invention is directed to a dairy crate having openings sized to prevent the insertion of a hook. [0003] (2) Description of the Related Art [0004] Crates are often used to transport dairy products such as milk. At dairies and in stores where the products are sold, grabbing tools such as hooks or similar instruments are often used to move the plastic crates. For crates that have solid sides with only a reinforced opening for a handle, the hooks are inserted through the handle opening. However, for crates that have both handle openings and other smaller openings on the side, the hooks are sometimes inserted through the smaller openings rather than the handle opening. However, smaller openings are typically not reinforced and tend to break when pulled on by a grabbing tool or instrument such as a hook. BRIEF SUMMAR...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D6/00
CPCB65D1/22B65D1/40
Inventor RAGHUNATHAN, NARAYAN
Owner NORSEMAN PLASTICS