Clip for elliptically-shaped containers
a packaging device and elliptical technology, applied in the field of packaging devices for elliptical containers, can solve the problems of pezzoli and gialanella systems, the container or tray cannot hold the remaining containers securely, and the packaging device cannot be easily reattached, so as to achieve the effect of convenient distribution and ease of reattachmen
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-05-17
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO
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[0015] It is an object of the invention to provide a device that retains a plurality of elliptically-shaped containers. It is also an object of the invention to provide a device that stabilizes containers during shipment, displays the containers while in inventory, distributes the containers easily and permits the re-storage of the containers.
Problems solved by technology
Unfortunately, once the paperboard carton or shrink wrapped tray is opened, the carton or tray can no longer securely retain the remaining containers.
The containers are permitted to move freely inside the packaging, causing them to become susceptible to being damaged or mishandled.
One disadvantage to the clip systems of Pezzoli and Gialanella is that they require two flexible members to retain each container.
This makes it physically difficult to insert or remove a container from the gripping members without using excessive force, which could ultimately damage the container or clip system.
Another disadvantage to the Pezzoli and Gialanella clip systems is that they are adapted to receive and retain only cylindrical containers.
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[0024] Reference now will be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not a limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment, can be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment.
[0025] Thus, it is intended that the present invention covers such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Other objects, features and aspects of the present invention are disclosed in or are obvious from the following detailed description. It is to be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the present discussion is a description of exemplary embo...
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a device for retaining a plurality of elliptically-shaped containers. The device comprises a frame having a length dimension with opposite sides and a plurality of arms extending from opposite sides of the frame. The frame length, a flexible arm and a fixed arm arcuately form at least one container-retaining cavity adapted to receive and retain an elliptically-shaped container. The cavity has at least one length dimension that is slightly smaller than a major axis diameter of the elliptically-shaped container when the container is not retained within the cavity.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] (1) Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a packaging device for elliptically-shaped containers. [0003] (2) Description of the Related Art [0004] Commercially available containers, such as infant feeding bottles, are typically packaged in groups. In order to do so, the containers are often packaged in paperboard cartons or shrink-wrapped trays. This type of packaging is designed to protect the containers from being separated from one another or being damaged during shipment, handling, and storage. Upon purchase of the packaged containers, the consumer must open the packaging and remove a container to further use it. Unfortunately, once the paperboard carton or shrink wrapped tray is opened, the carton or tray can no longer securely retain the remaining containers. The containers are permitted to move freely inside the packaging, causing them to become susceptible to being damaged or mishandled. [0005] Plastic clip systems d...
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CPCB65D71/50
Inventor HORTON, THOMAS C.TEPPEN, NANCY
Owner BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO