Tray divider structure, related systems, and methods

Abstract

A structure for providing a partition function within the tray comprises a plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one partition panel extending upward from the at least one bottom panel, and a partition function having at least one partition wall, the at least one partition wall including the at least one partition panel.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] [CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS] This application claims the benefit of each of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,901, filed August 25, 2022, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,905, filed August 25, 2022, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,908, filed August 25, 2022, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,913, filed August 25, 2022.

[0002] [Incorporated by reference] The entire disclosures of each of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,901, filed August 25, 2022, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,905, filed August 25, 2022, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,908, filed August 25, 2022, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 400,913, filed August 25, 2022, are incorporated by reference for all purposes as if set forth in their entirety. [Background technology]

[0003] The present disclosure generally relates to a container for holding at least one item. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a structure for providing a divider function within a tray for holding at least one item. Summary of the Invention

[0004] According to one aspect, the present disclosure generally relates to a structure for providing a divider function within an interior of a tray, the structure comprising a plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel, the divider function including at least one divider wall, the at least one divider wall including at least one divider panel.

[0005] According to another aspect, the present disclosure generally relates to a blank for forming a construct for providing a divider feature within a tray, the blank comprising a plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel that forms the divider feature of a construct formed from the blank, the divider feature including the at least one divider panel positioned to extend upwardly from the at least one bottom panel when the construct is formed from the blank to form at least one divider wall.

[0006] According to another aspect, the present disclosure generally relates to a method of forming a structure for providing a divider function within a tray, the method including obtaining a blank, the blank comprising at least one bottom panel, at least one divider panel, and a plurality of panels including the divider function, and positioning the at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel to form at least one divider wall.

[0007] According to another aspect, the present disclosure generally relates to a system including a tray including a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior of the tray, and a structure providing a divider function within the tray, the structure including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel, the divider function including at least one divider wall, the at least one divider wall including the at least one divider panel.

[0008] Those skilled in the art will appreciate the above-mentioned advantages and other benefits and advantages of various additional embodiments upon reading the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the drawings listed below. Within the scope of the present disclosure, the above-mentioned aspects are provided individually and in various combinations.

[0009] According to common practice, the various features of the drawings described below are not necessarily drawn to scale. Dimensions of various features and elements in the drawings may be expanded or reduced to more clearly illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tray for at least partially receiving a construct according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a partially formed construct from the blank of FIG. 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 1 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 5 is a perspective view of a system including the arrangement of FIG. 4 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 2 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a partially formed construct from the blank of FIG. 6 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 6 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] 9 is a perspective view of a system including the arrangement of FIG. 8 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 2 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a partially formed construct from the blank of FIG. 10 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 12]FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 10 according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a system including the arrangement of FIG. 12 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 2 according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tray for at least partially receiving a construct according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 16] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a partially formed construct from the blank of FIG. 14 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 14 according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a system including the construct of FIG. 17 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 15 according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19] FIG. 10 is a plan view of an exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 19 according to a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a system including the construct of FIG. 20 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 15 according to a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 22] FIG. 10 is a plan view of the exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a partially formed construct from the blank of FIG. 22 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 24] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 22 according to a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 25]FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a system including the construct of FIG. 24 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 15 according to a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 is a plan view of the exterior surface of a blank for forming a construct according to a seventh exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a partially formed construct from the blank of FIG. 26 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 28] FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a construct formed from the blank of FIG. 26 according to a seventh exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 29] FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a system including the construct of FIG. 28 at least partially received in the tray of FIG. 15 according to a seventh exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Corresponding parts are indicated by corresponding reference numerals throughout the drawings.

[0012] Containers and constructs according to the present disclosure can accommodate items of many different shapes. As used herein, the terms "bottom," "bottom," "top," "top," "front," and "rear" refer to directions determined with respect to a fully upright container. As described herein, a container can be formed by multiple overlapping panels, sections, and / or end flaps. Such panels, sections, and / or end flaps can be designated in relative terms to one another, in either sequential or non-sequential reference, such as "first," "second," "third," etc., without departing from the present disclosure.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 1 illustrates an exterior surface 101 of a blank 103 for forming a construct 105 (Figure 3) according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The construct 105 can be configured to form a divider insert and provide a divider function within another container, such as a tray or other container. In this regard, the construct 105 can be provided with a tray or other container to form a system 110 (Figure 5).

[0014] Referring briefly to FIG. 2 , a tray T for use with the constructs herein is shown schematically, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The tray T may include a bottom B and side walls S1, S2, S3, S4 extending upwardly from the bottom B to define an interior N of the tray T. It will be appreciated that the bottom B and one or more of the side walls S1, S2, S3, S4 of the tray T may be formed from one or more panels and / or end flaps. In some embodiments, the side walls S1, S2, S3, S4 may be formed from respective side panels foldably connected at respective fold lines to the bottom panel forming the bottom B of the tray T, with adjacent side panels attached to one another via one or more respective end flaps.

[0015] The trays, e.g., trays T or other containers that can be used to form system 110, can be used to hold one or more items, such as individually packaged retail food products, which can include one or more of food products, e.g., cookies, crackers, cakes, pastries, candy, nuts, popcorn, trail mix, gum, etc. In some embodiments, the items can include frozen or non-frozen foods that can be served in individual portions, such as chicken nuggets, French fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chips, popcorn, other finger foods, etc. In some embodiments, other types of items, which can include food products and / or non-food products, can be placed on the trays for service to customers, for example, at a quick-service restaurant or vendor. In some embodiments, such products can be included in additional packaging and placed on the trays. Such trays can be of other shapes and configurations and can be used to hold other products and / or items in similar or different environments without departing from the disclosure.

[0016] In some embodiments, it may be desirable to provide items on the tray at least partially separated from one another, for example, to avoid mixing of different foods, for ease of use, to more prominently display such different items to customers, etc. In this regard, as described further herein, it may be desirable to provide divider features on the tray to provide at least partial separation between such items.

[0017] 1, blank 103 has a horizontal axis L1 and a vertical axis L2. Blank 103 can have multiple panels including a bottom panel 121 and a first hinge panel 123 foldably connected to bottom panel 121 at a diagonal fold line 125. Diagonal fold line 125 can be interrupted by a curved cut 127 along which hinge panel 123 is separably connected to bottom panel 121.

[0018] Similarly, the second hinge panel 129 can be foldably connected to the bottom panel 121 at a diagonal fold line 131 interrupted by a curved cut 133 along which the hinge panel 129 is at least partially separable from the bottom panel 121.

[0019] The plurality of panels of blank 103 and construct 105 formed therefrom may also include a first divider end flap or first divider panel 135 foldably connected to hinge panel 123 at a horizontal fold line or line of weakening 137. Divider panel 135 may include a first portion 139 foldably connected to hinge panel 123 at a horizontal line of weakening 137 and a second portion 141 foldably connected to first portion 139 at a diagonal fold line or line of weakening 143.

[0020] A second divider end flap or second divider panel 145 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 123 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 147 .

[0021] The plurality of panels may further include a third divider end flap or third divider panel 149 foldably connected to the hinge panel 129 at a horizontal fold line or weakened portion 151. The divider panel 149 may include a first portion 153 foldably connected to the hinge panel 129 at the weakened portion 151 and a second portion 155 foldably connected to the first portion 153 at a diagonal fold line or weakened portion 157.

[0022] A fourth divider end flap or fourth divider panel 159 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 129 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 161 .

[0023] The blank 103 and the construct 105 formed therefrom can also include a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps can include a first end flap 163 foldably connected to the second divider panel 145 at a horizontal fold line 165 and separable from the second portion 141 of the first divider panel 135 at a generally vertical cut 167.

[0024] Similarly, the second end flap 169 is foldably connected to the fourth divider panel 157 at a vertical fold line 171 and is separable from the second portion 155 of the third divider panel 149 at a generally vertical cut 173 .

[0025] It will be understood that the blank 103 and the construct 105 formed therefrom may include different numbers, arrangements, and / or configurations of panels, end flaps, and / or associated features without departing from the disclosure.

[0026] 3 and 4, the formation of construct 105 from blank 103 will be described in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the disclosure. It will be understood that intermediate configurations between blank 103 shown in FIG. 1 and construct 105 shown in FIG. 4 may be considered, optionally, as further folded configurations of blank 103 or partially upright configurations of construct 105.

[0027] The blank 103 can be placed with the outer surface 101 facing downward on a support surface and the inner surface of the blank 103 facing upward. The end flaps 163, 169 can be folded at respective fold lines 165, 171 to at least partially contact respective portions of the inner surfaces of the respective panels 145, 159.

[0028] The panels 135,149 can be folded at the line of the respective weakened portions 137,151 so as to come into at least partial face contact with the respective portions of the respective hinge panels 123,129.

[0029] Simultaneously or subsequently, the distal portion 141 of the panel 135 can be folded at the fold line so that the distal portion 141 of the panel 135 overlaps and / or is positioned in at least partial face-to-face contact with the base portion 139 of the panel 135, and so that the inner surface of the distal portion 141 of the panel 135 is positioned opposite the inner surface of the bottom panel 121.

[0030] Similarly, the distal portion 155 of the panel 149 can be folded at the fold line 157 such that the distal portion 155 of the panel 149 overlaps and / or is at least partially in face-to-face contact with the base portion 153 of the panel 149, and such that the inner surface of the distal portion 155 of the panel 149 is positioned opposite the inner surface of the bottom panel 121.

[0031] The panels 145, 159 can then be folded at their respective weakened portions 147, 161 so that the panels 145, 159 are positioned in at least partial face-to-face contact with the respective hinge panels 123, 129 and the end flaps 163, 169 carried thereon are positioned in at least partial face-to-face contact with the respective portions of the panels 135, 149, e.g., the respective inner surfaces of the respective distal portions 141, 155.

[0032] Such arrangement may be maintained at least in part by an adhesive material, such as glue. In one embodiment, one or more coats of adhesive may be applied to the outer surface of each end flap 163, 169 to adhere the end flap 163, 169 to its respective portion of its respective panel 135, 149.

[0033] In one embodiment, this may be a folded configuration of construct 105 having a generally flat profile, for example, for transport, storage, stacking, etc., in a minimized or space-saving arrangement.

[0034] Thereafter, panels 135, 145 can be folded at the line of their respective weakened portions 137, 147 to extend in a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 123, with end flap 163 joining panels 135, 145. Similarly, panels 149, 159 can be folded upward at the line of their respective weakened portions 151, 161 to extend in a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 129, with end flap 169 joining panels 149, 159.

[0035] Simultaneously or thereafter, hinge panel 123 can be at least partially separated from bottom panel 121 at cut 127 and folded at fold line 125 in the direction of arrow A1 so that panels 135, 145 extend upwardly therefrom (or overlap thereon) and are attached to one another via end flaps 163, and portions of the outer surface of hinge panel 123 are positioned in at least partial face contact with respective portions of the outer surface of bottom panel 121.

[0036] Similarly, hinge panel 129 can be at least partially separated from bottom panel 121 at cut 133 and folded at fold line 131 in the direction of arrow A2 so that panels 149, 159 extend upwardly therefrom (or overlap thereon) and are attached to one another via end flaps 169, and portions of the outer surface of hinge panel 129 are positioned in at least partial face contact with respective portions of the outer surface of bottom panel 121.

[0037] The above arrangement of hinge panel 123 and divider panels 135, 145 joined via end flap 163 may be a first hingeable portion 175 of blank 103 / construction 105, and the arrangement of hinge panel 129 and divider panels 149, 159 joined via end flap 169 may be a second hingeable portion 177 of blank 103 / construction 105. As described herein, hingeable portions 175, 177 are movable relative to bottom panel 121 to form the divider function of construct 105.

[0038] 4, the above-described configuration of construct 105 can be configured as a divider insert to provide a divider function for another container, such as a tray T. As described herein, the divider function of construct 105 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upwardly from bottom panel 121.

[0039] As shown, the partition function of the structure 105 may include a first partition wall 181 formed at least in part by the partition panel 145, a second partition wall 183 formed at least in part by the partition panel 135 and the end flap 163, a third partition wall 185 formed at least in part by the partition panel 159, and a fourth partition wall 187 formed at least in part by the partition panel 149 and the end flap 169.

[0040] 5, construct 105 can be at least partially received within interior N of tray T to form system 110. In system 110, partition walls 181, 183, 185, 187 are arranged to extend upwardly from the bottom B of tray T to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 189, 191, 193, 195 that are respective portions of interior N of tray T, e.g., to provide partitioned receiving spaces for items or products within system 110.

[0041] In this regard, construct 105 may be provided separately from trays or other containers to provide optional divider inserts for an existing supply of trays or other containers, for example, for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for a given tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 105 may be provided with trays or other systems as a kit or package to form a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 110).

[0042] It will be understood that the structure 105, the tray T, and / or one or more of their respective functions may have different arrangements or configurations without departing from the disclosure.

[0043] Referring to Figure 6, an exterior surface 201 of a tray 203 for forming a construct 205 (Figure 8) is shown in accordance with a second exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The construct 205 can be configured to form a divider insert and can provide a divider function within another container, such as a tray or other container. In this regard, the construct 105 can be provided with a tray T or other container to form a system 210 (Figure 9).

[0044] As shown, the blank 203 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a transverse axis L2. The blank 203 can have multiple panels, including a bottom panel 221 and a first hinge panel 223 foldably connected to the bottom panel 221 at a diagonal line of weakening of a diagonal fold line 225. Similarly, a second hinge panel 227 can be foldably connected to the bottom panel 221 at a diagonal line of weakening or a diagonal fold line 229.

[0045] The plurality of panels of the blank 203 and the construct 205 formed therefrom may also include a first divider end flap or first divider panel 231 foldably connected to the hinge panel 223 at a horizontal line of weakness or horizontal fold line 233. The divider panel 231 may include a first portion 235 foldably connected to the hinge panel 223 at the horizontal fold line 233 and a second portion 237 foldably connected to the first portion 235 at a diagonal fold line or diagonal line of weakness 239.

[0046] The second divider end flap or second divider panel 241 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 223 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 243 .

[0047] The plurality of panels may further include a third divider end flap or third divider panel 245 foldably connected to the hinge panel 227 at a horizontal fold line or weakened portion 247. The divider panel 245 may include a first portion 249 foldably connected to the hinge panel 227 at the weakened portion 247 and a second portion 251 foldably connected to the first portion 249 at a diagonal fold line or weakened portion 253.

[0048] A fourth divider end flap or fourth divider panel 255 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 227 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 257 .

[0049] The blank 203 and the construct 205 formed therefrom can include a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective ones of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps can include a first end flap 259 foldably connected to the second divider panel 241 at a horizontal fold line 261 and separable from the second portion 237 of the first divider panel 231 at a generally longitudinal cut 263.

[0050] Similarly, the second end flap 265 is foldably connected to the fourth divider panel 255 at a vertical fold line 267 and can be separably connected to the second portion 251 of the third divider panel 245 at a generally vertical cut 269.

[0051] It will be understood that the blank 203 and the construct 205 formed therefrom may include different numbers, arrangements and / or configurations of panels, end flaps and / or related features without departing from the disclosure.

[0052] 7 and 8, the formation of construct 205 from blank 203 will be described in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. It will be understood that intermediate configurations between blank 203 shown in FIG. 6 and construct 205 shown in FIG. 8 may optionally be considered further folded configurations of blank 203 or partially erect configurations of construct 205.

[0053] The blank 203 can be positioned such that the outer surface 201 faces downward on a support surface and the inner surface of the blank 203 faces upward. The end flaps 259, 265 can be folded at their respective fold lines 261, 267 to at least partially contact respective portions of the inner surfaces of their respective panels 241, 255.

[0054] The panels 231, 245 are foldable at their respective fold lines 233, 247 so as to be in at least partial face contact with respective portions of the respective hinge panels 223, 227.

[0055] Simultaneously or thereafter, the distal portion 237 of the panel 231 can be folded at the fold line 239 so that the distal portion 237 of the panel 231 overlaps and / or is positioned in at least partial face contact with the base portion 235 of the panel 231, and so that the inner surface of the distal portion 237 of the panel 231 faces in an opposite direction from the inner surface of the hinge panel 223.

[0056] Similarly, the distal portion 251 of the panel 245 can be folded at the fold line 253 so that the distal portion 251 of the panel 245 overlaps and / or is positioned in at least partial face contact with the base portion 249 of the panel 245, and so that the inner surface of the distal portion 251 of the panel 245 faces in an opposite direction from the inner surface of the hinge panel 227.

[0057] The panels 241, 255 can then be folded at their respective fold lines 243, 257 so that the panels 241, 255 are positioned in at least partial face contact with the respective hinge panels 223, 227 and the end flaps 259, 265 carried thereon are positioned in at least partial face contact with the respective inner surfaces of the respective portions of the panels 231, 245, e.g., the respective distal portions 237, 251.

[0058] Such an arrangement can at least partially retain an adhesive material, such as an adhesive. In one embodiment, one or more applications of adhesive can be applied to the outer surface of each end flap 259, 265 so that the end flaps 259, 265 can be adhered to their respective portions of the respective panels 231, 245.

[0059] In one embodiment, the above arrangement may be a folded configuration of construct 205 having a generally flat profile, for example, for transport, storage, stacking, etc., in a minimized or space-saving arrangement.

[0060] Panels 231, 241 can then be folded at the line of their respective weakened portions 233, 243 so that they extend in a generally upright relationship to hinge panel 223, with panels 233, 243 joined via end flap 259. Similarly, panels 245, 254 can be folded upward at the line of their respective weakened portions 247, 257 so that they extend in a generally upright relationship to hinge panel 227, with panels 245, 255 joined via end flap 265.

[0061] Simultaneously or thereafter, hinge panel 223 can be folded at fold line 225 in the direction of arrow A3 so that panels 231, 241 extend upwardly therefrom (or overlap on top of) and are attached to one another via end flaps 259, with portions of the outer surface of hinge panel 223 being positioned in at least partial face contact with respective portions of the outer surface of bottom panel 221.

[0062] Similarly, hinge panel 227 can be folded at fold line 229 in the direction of arrow A4 such that panels 245, 255 extend upwardly therefrom (or overlap on top of) and are attached to one another via end flaps 265, with portions of the outer surface of hinge panel 227 positioned in at least partial face contact with respective portions of the outer surface of bottom panel 221.

[0063] The above arrangement of divider panels 231, 241 joined via hinge panel 223 and end flap 259 may be a first hingeable portion 271 of blank 203 / construction 205, and the arrangement of divider panels 245, 255 joined via hinge panel 227 and end flap 265 may be a second hingeable portion 273 of blank 203 / construction 205. As described herein, hingeable portions 271, 273 are movable relative to bottom panel 221 to form the divider function of construct 205.

[0064] 8, the above-described configuration of construct 205 can be configured as a divider insert to provide a divider function for another container, such as tray T. As described herein, the divider function of construct 205 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upwardly from bottom panel 221.

[0065] As shown, the partition function of the structure 205 may include a first partition wall 275 formed at least in part by the partition panel 241, a second partition wall 277 formed at least in part by the partition panel 231 and the end flap 259, a third partition wall 279 formed at least in part by the partition panel 255, and a fourth partition wall 281 formed at least in part by the partition panel 245 and the end flap 265.

[0066] 9 , construct 205 can be at least partially received within interior N of tray T to form system 210. In system 210, partition walls 275, 277, 279, 281 are arranged to extend upwardly from the bottom B of tray T to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 283, 285, 287, 289 that are respective portions of interior N of tray T, e.g., to provide separated receiving spaces for articles or products within system 210.

[0067] In this regard, construct 205 may be provided separately from tray T or other container, for example, to provide an optional divider insert for an existing supply of trays or other containers for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for a given tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 205 may be provided with tray T or other system as a kit or package to form a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 210).

[0068] It will be understood that the structure 205, the tray T, and / or one or more of their respective features may have different arrangements or configurations without departing from this disclosure.

[0069] 10, an exterior surface 301 of a blank 303 for forming a construct 305 (FIG. 12) is shown in accordance with a third exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The construct 305 can be configured to form a divider insert and provide a divider function within another container, such as a tray T or other container. In this regard, the construct 305 can be provided with a tray or other container to form a system 310 (FIG. 13).

[0070] The trays, e.g., trays T or other containers that can be used to form system 310, can be used to hold one or more items, such as individually packaged retail food products, which can include one or more of food products, e.g., cookies, crackers, cakes, pastries, candy, nuts, popcorn, trail mix, gum, etc. In some embodiments, the items can include frozen or non-frozen foods that can be served in individual portions, such as chicken nuggets, French fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chips, popcorn, other finger foods, etc. In some embodiments, other types of items, which can include food products and / or non-food products, can be placed on the trays for serving to customers, for example, at a quick-service restaurant or vendor. In some embodiments, such products can be included in additional packaging and then placed on the trays. Such trays can be of other shapes and configurations and can be used to hold other products and / or items in similar or different environments without departing from the disclosure.

[0071] In some embodiments, it may be desirable to present items within a tray at least partially separated from one another, e.g., to avoid mixing of different foods, to facilitate service, to more prominently display such different items to customers, etc. In this regard, as described further herein, it may be desirable to provide a divider feature within the tray to provide at least partial separation between such items.

[0072] 10 , the blank 303 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a horizontal axis L2. The blank 303 may have a plurality of panels, including a bottom panel 321, a first hinge panel 323 foldably connected to the bottom panel 321 at a weakened diagonal or diagonal fold line 325, a second hinge panel 327 foldably connected to the bottom panel 321 at a weakened diagonal or diagonal fold line 329, a third hinge panel 331 foldably connected to the bottom panel 321 at a weakened diagonal or diagonal fold line 333, and a fourth hinge panel 335 foldably connected to the bottom panel 321 at a weakened diagonal or diagonal fold line 337.

[0073] The blank 303 and the plurality of panels of the construct 305 formed therefrom may also include a first divider end flap or first divider panel 339 foldably connected to the hinge panel 323 at a horizontal line of weakness or horizontal fold line 341. The divider panel 339 may include a first portion 343 foldably connected to the hinge panel 323 at the horizontal fold line 341 and a second portion 345 foldably connected to the first portion 343 at a diagonal fold line or diagonal line of weakness 347.

[0074] A second divider end flap or second divider panel 349 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 323 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 351 .

[0075] The plurality of panels may further include a third divider end flap or third divider panel 353 foldably connected to the hinge panel 327 at a horizontal fold line or weakened portion 355. The divider panel 353 may include a first portion 357 foldably connected to the hinge panel 327 at the weakened portion 355 and a second portion 359 foldably connected to the first portion 357 at a diagonal fold line or weakened portion 361.

[0076] A fourth divider end flap or fourth divider panel 363 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 327 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 365 .

[0077] The plurality of panels may also include a fifth divider end flap or fifth divider panel 367 foldably connected to the hinge panel 331 at a horizontal fold line or weakened portion 369. The divider panel 367 may include a first portion 371 foldably connected to the hinge panel 331 at the weakened portion 369 and a second portion 373 foldably connected to the first portion 371 at a diagonal fold line or weakened portion 375.

[0078] A sixth divider end flap or sixth divider panel 377 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 331 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 379 .

[0079] The plurality of panels can further include a seventh divider end flap or seventh divider panel 381 foldably connected to the hinge panel 335 at a horizontal fold line or weakened portion 383. The divider panel 381 can include a first portion 385 foldably connected to the hinge panel 335 at the weakened portion 383 and a second portion 387 foldably connected to the first portion 385 at a diagonal fold line or weakened portion 389.

[0080] An eighth divider end flap or eighth divider panel 391 may be foldably connected to the hinge panel 335 at a longitudinal fold line or weakened portion 393 .

[0081] In the illustrated configuration, the first partition panel 339 is detachably connected to the seventh partition panel 381 by a vertical dashed line 395, the second partition panel 349 is detachably connected to the fourth partition panel 363 by a horizontal dashed line 397, the third partition panel 353 is detachably connected to the fifth partition panel 367 by a vertical dashed line 399, and the sixth partition panel 377 can be detachably connected to the eighth partition panel 391 by a horizontal dashed line 401.

[0082] The blank 303 and the construct 305 formed therefrom may also include a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to each of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps may include a first end flap 403 foldably connected to the second divider panel 349 at a horizontal fold line 405, a second end flap 407 foldably connected to the fourth divider panel 363 at a horizontal fold line 409, a third end flap 411 foldably connected to the sixth divider panel 377 at a horizontal fold line 413, and a fourth end flap 415 foldably connected to the eighth divider panel 391 at a horizontal fold line 417.

[0083] It will be understood that the blank 303 and the construct 305 formed therefrom may include different numbers, arrangements, and / or configurations of panels, end flaps, and / or associated features without departing from the disclosure.

[0084] 11 and 12, the formation of construct 305 from blank 303 will be described in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. It will be understood that intermediate configurations between blank 303 shown in FIG. 10 and construct 305 shown in FIG. 12 may be considered, optionally, as further folded configurations of blank 303 or partially erect configurations of construct 305.

[0085] The blank 303 can be placed with the outer surface 301 facing downward on a support surface and the inner surface of the blank 303 facing upward. The end flaps 403, 407, 411, 415 can be folded at respective fold lines 405, 409, 413, 417 to at least partially face contact respective portions of the inner surfaces of the respective panels 349, 363, 377, 391.

[0086] Simultaneously or subsequently, panel 339 can be folded at fold line 341 to make at least partial surface contact with respective portions of bottom panel 321 and hinge panel 323, panel 353 can be folded at fold line 355 to make at least partial surface contact with respective portions of bottom panel 321 and hinge panel 327, panel 367 can be folded at fold line 369 to make at least partial surface contact with respective portions of bottom panel 321 and hinge panel 331, and panel 381 can be folded at fold line 383 to make at least partial surface contact with respective portions of bottom panel 321 and hinge panel 335.

[0087] Second portion 345 of panel 339 can then be folded at fold line 347, second portion 359 of panel 353 can be folded at fold line 361, second portion 373 of panel 367 can be folded at fold line 375, and second portion 387 of panel 381 can be folded at fold line 389.

[0088] In some embodiments, one or more of the respective second portions 345, 359, 373, 387 can be disposed in at least partial surface contact with the respective first portion 343, 357, 371, 385.

[0089] Panel 349 can be folded at fold line 351 to be in at least partial face contact with the inner surface of second portion 345 of panel 339 and carry end panel 403 thereon; panel 363 can be folded at fold line 365 to be in at least partial face contact with the inner surface of second portion 359 of panel 353 and carry end panel 407 thereon; panel 377 can be folded at fold line 379 to be in at least partial face contact with the inner surface of second portion 373 of panel 367 and carry end panel 411 thereon; and panel 391 can be folded at fold line 393 to be in at least partial face contact with the inner surface of second portion 387 of panel 381 and carry end panel 415 thereon.

[0090] Such arrangement may be maintained at least in part by an adhesive material, such as glue. In one embodiment, one or more coats of adhesive may be applied to the exterior surface of each end flap 403, 407, 411, 415 such that the end flaps 349, 363, 377, 391 may be adhered to their respective portions of the respective panels 338, 353, 367, 381.

[0091] In one embodiment, the above configuration may be a folded configuration of construct 305 having a generally flat profile, for example, for transport, storage, stacking, etc., in a minimized or space-saving configuration.

[0092] Continuing with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, panel 339 can be folded at fold line 341 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 323 and bottom panel 321, panel 349 can be folded at fold line 351 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 323 and bottom panel 321, panel 353 can be folded at fold line 355 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 327 and bottom panel 321, and panel 363 can be folded at fold line 365 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 327 and bottom panel 321. Panel 367 can be folded at fold line 369 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 331 and bottom panel 321, panel 377 can be folded at fold line 379 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 331 and bottom panel 321, panel 381 can be folded at fold line 383 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 335 and bottom panel 321, and panel 391 can be folded at fold line 393 into a generally upright relationship relative to hinge panel 355 and bottom panel 321.

[0093] It will be appreciated that the above-described movement of one or more of the panels 339, 349, 353, 363, 367, 377, 381, 391 can be induced at least in part to one or more respective adjacent panels via their respective attachments at the respective end flaps 403, 407, 411, 415 and / or connections at the respective dashed lines 395, 397, 399, 401.

[0094] Further, the above-mentioned movement of panels 339, 353, 367, and 381 may include folding the second portion 345 of panel 339 and the first portion 343 of panel 339 relative to each other at fold line 347, folding the second portion 359 of panel 353 and the first portion 357 of panel 353 relative to each other at fold line 361, folding the second portion 373 of panel 367 and the first portion 371 of panel 367 relative to each other at fold line 375, and folding the second portion 387 of panel 381 and the first portion 385 of panel 381 relative to each other at fold line 381. Such relative movement allows portions 343, 345 of panel 339 to be positioned in a generally planar relationship, portions 357, 359 of panel 353 to be positioned in a generally planar relationship, portions 371, 373 of panel 367 to be positioned in a generally planar relationship, and portions 385, 387 of panel 381 to be positioned in a generally planar relationship.

[0095] The hinge panel 323 can be folded at fold line 325 in the direction of arrow A5 so that a portion of the outer surface of the hinge panel 323 is in at least partial face contact with a respective portion of the outer surface of the bottom panel 321, with panels 339, 349 extending upwardly therefrom and attached to one another via end flaps 403.

[0096] Similarly, hinge panel 327 can be folded at fold line 329 in the direction of arrow A6 so that a portion of the outer surface of hinge panel 327 is in at least partial face contact with a respective portion of the outer surface of bottom panel 321, with panels 353, 363 extending upwardly therefrom and attached to each other via end flaps 407.

[0097] The hinge panel 331 can be folded at fold line 333 in the direction of arrow A7 so that a portion of the outer surface of the hinge panel 331 is in at least partial face contact with a respective portion of the outer surface of the bottom panel 321, with panels 367, 377 extending upwardly therefrom and attached to one another via end flaps 411.

[0098] The hinge panel 335 can be folded at fold line 337 in the direction of arrow A8 so that a portion of the outer surface of the hinge panel 335 is in at least partial face contact with a respective portion of the outer surface of the bottom panel 321, with panels 381, 391 extending upwardly therefrom and attached to one another via end flaps 415.

[0099] Such movement of hinge panels 323, 327, 331, 335 and the panels / end flaps extending therefrom can include separating panel 343 from panel 381 at dashed line 395, separating panel 349 from panel 363 at dashed line 397, separating panel 353 from panel 371 at dashed line 399, and separating panel 377 from panel 391 at dashed line 401.

[0100] The above arrangement of panels 339, 349 joined via hinge panel 323 and end flap 403 may be the first hingeable portion 419 of the blank 303 / construction 305, the arrangement of panels 353, 363 joined via hinge panel 327 and end flap 407 may be the second hingeable portion 421 of the blank 303 / construction 305, the arrangement of panels 367, 377 joined via hinge panel 331 and end flap 411 may be the third hingeable portion 423 of the blank 303 / construction 305, and the arrangement of panels 381, 391 joined via hinge panel 335 and end flap 415 may be the fourth hingeable portion 425 of the blank 303 / construction 305. As described herein, the hingeable portions 419 , 421 , 423 , 425 are movable relative to the bottom panel 321 and form the divider function of the construct 305 .

[0101] 12, the above arrangement of constructs 305 can be configured as a divider insert that provides a divider function for another container, such as a tray T. As described herein, the divider function of constructs 305 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upwardly from bottom panel 321.

[0102] As shown, the partition function of the structure 305 may include a first partition wall 429 formed at least in part by panels 339, 381 and end flaps 403, 415, a second partition wall 431 formed at least in part by panels 349, 363, a third partition wall 433 formed at least in part by panels 353, 367 and end flaps 407, 411, and a fourth partition wall 435 formed at least in part by panels 377, 391.

[0103] 13 , construct 305 can be at least partially received within interior N of tray T to form system 310. In system 310, partition walls 429, 431, 433, 435 are arranged to extend upwardly from the bottom B of tray T to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 437, 439, 441, 443 that are respective portions of interior N of tray T, e.g., to provide separated receiving spaces for articles or products within system 310.

[0104] As shown, additional compartment spaces 445 can be formed in the interior N of the tray T, for example, defined between respective portions of panels 329, 363, 367, 391 adjacent a central portion of the tray T where the bottom panel 321 of the construct 305 is exposed, such that no portion of the hinge panels 323, 327, 331, 335 overlap therewith.

[0105] In this regard, construct 305 may be provided separately from tray T or other container to provide an additional divider insert for an existing supply of trays or other containers, for example, for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for a given tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 305 may be provided with tray T or other system as a kit or package to form a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 310).

[0106] It will be understood that the structure 305, the tray T, and / or one or more of their respective features may have different arrangements or configurations without departing from this disclosure.

[0107] 14, an exterior surface 501 of a blank 503 for forming a construct 505 (FIG. 17) is shown in accordance with a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The construct 505 can be configured to form a divider insert and provide a divider function within another container, such as a tray or other container. In this regard, the construct 505 can be provided with a tray or other container to form a system 510 (FIG. 8).

[0108] 15, a tray T1 for use with a construct 505 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is schematically illustrated. The tray T1 may include a bottom B1 and side walls S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, and S12 extending upwardly from the bottom B1 to define an interior N1 of the tray T1. One or more of the bottom B1 and side walls S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, and S12 of the tray T1 may be formed from one or more panels and / or end flaps. In some embodiments, the side panels S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, and S12 may be formed from respective side panels foldably connected to the bottom panel forming the bottom B1 of the tray T1 at respective fold lines, with one or more adjacent side panels attached to one another via one or more respective end flaps and / or lines of weakness. Although tray T1 is shown as having a generally octagonal profile, it is understood that tray T1 can have different configurations without departing from the disclosure.

[0109] In some embodiments, the tray T1 can incorporate a lid U that is foldably connected to one or more panels of the tray and positioned to at least partially overlap the interior N1 of the tray T1.

[0110] A tray, e.g., tray T1, or another container that can be used to form system 510 can be used to hold one or more items, such as individually packaged retail food products, which can include one or more of: food products, e.g., cookies, crackers, cakes, pastries, candy, nuts, popcorn, trail mix, gum, etc. In some embodiments, the items can include frozen or non-frozen foods that can be served in individual portions, such as chicken nuggets, french fries, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, pizza, chips, popcorn, other finger foods, etc. In embodiments, other types of items, which can include food and / or non-food items, can be placed on the tray for serving to customers, for example, at a quick service restaurant or vendor. In some embodiments, such products can be included in additional packaging and then placed on the tray. Such trays can be used to hold other products and / or items in similar or different environments without departing from the disclosure.

[0111] In some embodiments, it may be desirable to provide items on a tray at least partially separated from one another, for example, to avoid mixing of different foods, to facilitate private consumption, to more prominently display such different items to customers, etc. In this regard, as described further herein, it may be desirable to provide a divider feature on the tray to provide at least partial separation between such items.

[0112] 14, the blank 503 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a transverse axis L2, and the blank 503 can include a first portion 507 for forming a first portion 509 of the construct 505 and a second portion 511 for forming a second portion 513 of the construct 505. As shown, the first portion 507 of the blank 503 / first portion 509 of the construct 505 can be foldably connected to the second portion 511 of the blank 503 / second portion 513 of the construct 505.

[0113] The blank 503 can have multiple panels, including a first bottom panel 521 a and a second bottom panel 523 a. In the illustrated embodiment, the bottom panel 521 a can have a generally triangular profile and the bottom panel 523 a can have a generally trapezoidal profile, although one or both of the bottom panels 521 a, 523 a can have different configurations without departing from the disclosure.

[0114] The multiple panels may further include a partition panel 525a (broadly, the "first partition panel" or "second partition panel" or "third partition panel" or "fourth partition panel") foldably connected to the first bottom plate 521a by a diagonal fold line 527a, a partition panel 529a (broadly, the "first partition panel" or "second partition panel" or "third partition panel" or "fourth partition panel") foldably connected to the bottom plate 521a by a diagonal fold line 531a, and a side panel 533a foldably connected to the bottom plate 521a by a horizontal fold line 535a.

[0115] The panels may further include a side panel 537a foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at a horizontal fold line 539a, a side panel 541a (broadly, the "first divider panel," "second divider panel," "third divider panel," or "fourth divider panel") foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at a diagonal fold line 543a, a divider panel 545a (broadly, the "first divider panel," "second divider panel," "third divider panel," or "fourth divider panel") foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at a horizontal fold line 547a, and a side panel 549a foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at a diagonal fold line 551a. In the illustrated embodiment, panel 537a may be foldably connected to panel 535a at a horizontal fold line 553a.

[0116] In some embodiments, the plurality of panels can include a plurality of gusset panels foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. As shown, gusset panel 555a can be foldably connected to divider panel 545a at diagonal fold line 557a, and gusset panel 559a can be foldably connected to divider panel 545a at diagonal fold line 561a.

[0117] The blank 503 and the construct 505 formed therefrom may also include a plurality of end flaps foldably connected to respective ones of the plurality of panels. In the illustrated embodiment, the end flaps may include an end flap 563a foldably connected to side panel 541a at diagonal fold line 565a, an end flap 567a foldably connected to side panel 549a at diagonal fold line 569a, an end flap 571a foldably connected to gusset panel 555a at vertical fold line 573a, and an end flap 575a foldably connected to gusset panel 559a at vertical fold line 577a.

[0118] In the illustrated embodiment, the rear portion 511 of the blank 503 / rear portion 513 of the construct 505 is generally a mirror image of the corresponding portion of the front portion 509 of the full blank 503 / construct 509. Corresponding components (e.g., panels, flaps, fold lines, cuts, etc.) are indicated by corresponding reference numerals that differ by the suffix "a" or "b," where the "a" component corresponds to the front portion 507 of the blank 503 / front portion 509 of the construct 505 and the "b" component corresponds to the rear portion 511 of the blank 503 / rear portion 513 of the construct 505. As shown, divider panel 545b is foldably connected to divider panel 545a at horizontal fold line 579, and the front portion 507 of the blank 503 / front portion 509 of the construct 505 is foldably connected to the rear portion 511 of the blank 503 / rear portion 513 of the construct 505 at fold line 579.

[0119] It will be understood that the blank 503 and the construct 505 formed therefrom may include different numbers, arrangements, and / or configurations of panels, end flaps, and / or associated features without departing from the disclosure.

[0120] 16 and 17, the formation of construct 505 from blank 503 will be described in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. It will be understood that intermediate configurations between blank 503 shown in FIG. 15 and construct 505 shown in FIG. 17 may be considered, optionally, as further folded configurations of blank 503 or partially erect configurations of construct 505.

[0121] Blank 503 can be positioned on a support surface with outer surface 501 facing downward and inner surface of blank 503 facing upward. Gusset panel 555a can be folded about fold line 557a to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545a, gusset panel 555b can be folded about fold line 557a to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545b, gusset panel 559a can be folded about fold line 561a to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545a, and gusset panel 559b can be folded about fold line 561b to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545b.

[0122] The above-described movement of the gusset panels 555a, 555b, 559a, 559b allows each end flap 571a, 571b, 575a, 575b foldably connected thereto to be positioned in at least partial face contact with a respective portion of the respective bottom panel 523a, 523b.

[0123] Next, side panel 541a can be folded along fold line 543a into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523a and end flap 571a, side panel 541b can be folded along fold line 543b into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523b and end flap 571b, side panel 549a can be folded along fold line 551a into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523a and end flap 575a, and side panel 549b can be folded along fold line 551b into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523b and end flap 575b.

[0124] The above movement of the side panels 541a, 541b, 549a, 549b allows the respective end flaps 563a, 563b, 567a, 567b foldably connected thereto to come into at least partial face contact with respective portions of the side panels 537a, 537b.

[0125] The divider panels 545a, 545b can be positioned at an angle relative to one another, for example, via relative folding at fold lines 547a, 547b, 579, such that the divider panels 545a, 545b extend diagonally downward from fold line 579 away from one another toward the support surface.

[0126] Simultaneously or subsequently, side panel 541a can be folded at fold line 543a into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523a, side panel 541b can be folded at fold line 543b into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523b, side panel 549a can be folded at fold line 551a into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523a, and side panel 549b can be folded at fold line 551b into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523b.

[0127] Side panel 537a is foldable at fold line 539a into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523a, and side panel 537b is foldable at fold line 539b into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523b.

[0128] Side panel 533a is then folded downwardly at fold line 553a, such that side panels 533a and 537a are positioned in at least partial face contact with end flaps 563a and 567a disposed therebetween.Similarly, side panel 533b is folded downwardly at fold line 553b, such that side panels 533b and 537b are positioned in at least partial face contact with end flaps 563b and 567b disposed therebetween.

[0129] In such a configuration, bottom panels 521 a, 521 b can be disposed in at least partial face-to-face contact with respective bottom panels 523 a, 523 b. Simultaneously or subsequently, divider panels 525 a, 529 a can be folded at respective fold lines 527 a, 531 a into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 521 a, and divider panels 525 b, 529 b can be folded at respective fold lines 527 b, 531 b into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 521 b.

[0130] Such arrangement can be maintained at least in part by an adhesive material, such as glue. In one embodiment, one or more coats of adhesive can be applied to the outer surface of each end flap 563a, 567a, 571a, 575a, 563b, 567b, 571b, 575b so that the end flap 563a, 567a, 571a, 575a, 563b, 567b, 571b, 575b can be adhered to a respective portion of the respective panel 537a, 541a, 549a, 537b, 541b, 549b.

[0131] 17, the above-described configuration of construct 505 can be configured as a divider insert to provide a divider function for another container, such as tray T1. As described herein, the divider function of construct 505 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upward from bottom panels 523a, 523b.

[0132] As shown, the partition function of the structure 505 may include a first partition wall 581 at least partially formed by the partition panel 525a, a second partition wall 582 at least partially formed by portions of the respective partition panels 545a and 545b, a third partition wall 583 at least partially formed by the partition panel 529b, a fourth partition wall 584 at least partially formed by the partition panel 525b, a fifth partition wall 585 at least partially formed by portions of the respective partition panels 545a and 545b, and a sixth partition wall 586 at least partially formed by the partition panel 529a.

[0133] 18 , the construct 505 can be at least partially received within the interior N1 of the tray T1 to form a system 510. In the system 510, partition walls 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586 are arranged to extend upwardly from the bottom B1 of the tray T1 to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592 that are respective portions of the interior N1 of the tray T1, e.g., to provide separated receiving spaces for articles or products within the system 510.

[0134] In the illustrated embodiment, the compartments in the interior N1 of the tray T1 can be arranged as follows: That is, compartment 587 can be at least partially defined between side panel 533a, divider panels 525a and 529a, and bottom panel 521a; compartment 588 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 529a and 545a, side panel 549a, and bottom panel 523a; compartment 589 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 545b and 529b, side panel 549b, and bottom panel 523b; compartment 590 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 529b and 525b, side panel 533b, and bottom panel 521b; compartment 591 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 525b and 545b, side panel 541b, and bottom panel 523b; and compartment 592 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 545a and 525a, side panel 541a, and bottom panel 523a.

[0135] As shown, construct 505 can be inserted into interior N1 of tray T1 to form compartments 588, 589, 590, 591, 592. In some embodiments, the compartments can accommodate one or more pizza slices at least partially therein, with tray T1 having the general form of a pizza box or container.

[0136] In this regard, construct 505 can be provided separately from tray T1 or other container, for example, to provide an optional divider insert for an existing supply of trays or other containers, for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for an existing tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 505 can be provided with tray T1 or other system as a kit or package for forming a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 510).

[0137] It will be understood that the construct 505, the tray T1, and / or one or more respective features thereof can have different arrangements or configurations without departing from this disclosure. For example, while the tray T1 has been shown as having an octagonal outline, it will be understood that the tray T1 can be provided in different configurations, such as square / rectangular, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, etc., without departing from this disclosure. Furthermore, while the construct 505 has been shown as having a configuration defining six compartments, it will be understood that the construct 505 can be configured to form more or fewer compartments without departing from this disclosure.

[0138] 19, an exterior surface 601 of a blank 603 for forming a construct 605 (FIG. 20) is shown in accordance with a fifth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. The blank 603 and the construct 605 formed therefrom may have one or more features that are the same or similar to those described above with respect to the blank 503 and the construct 505, and like or similar features are indicated with like or similar reference numerals. The construct 605 may be provided with a tray, such as tray T1, to form a system 610 (FIG. 21).

[0139] As shown, the blank 603 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a transverse axis L2 and may generally have the configuration of the front portion 507 of the blank 503 described above. In this regard, the blank 603 may have panels, end flaps, and related features corresponding to those described above with respect to the front portion 507 of the blank 503 without the "a" suffix. In the illustrated embodiment, the blank 603 may have gusset panels 655, 659 foldably connected to the respective side panels 541, 549 at respective longitudinal fold lines 657, 661 in place of the gusset panels 555, 559 described above.

[0140] Thus, with further reference to FIG. 10, blank 603 may be formed into construct 605 in a manner similar to that described above with respect to the formation of front portion 511 of construct 505 from front portion 507 of blank 503.

[0141] 20, the formed construct 605 can be configured as a divider insert that provides a divider function for another container, such as tray T1. As described herein, the divider function of construct 605 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upwardly from bottom panel 523.

[0142] As shown, the partition function of the structure 605 can include a first partition wall 681 formed at least in part by the partition panel 525, a second partition wall 682 formed at least in part by the partition panel 529, and a third partition wall 683 formed at least in part by the partition panel 545.

[0143] 21 , the construct 605 can be at least partially received within the interior N1 of the tray T1 to form a system 610. In the system 610, partition walls 681, 682, 683 are arranged to extend upwardly from the bottom B1 of the tray T1 to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 687, 688, 689 that are respective portions of the interior N1 of the tray T1, e.g., to provide separated receiving spaces for articles or products within the system 610.

[0144] In the illustrated embodiment, the compartments in the interior N1 of the tray T1 may be arranged as follows: compartment 687 may be at least partially formed between the side panel 533, the divider panels 525 and 529, and the bottom panel 521, compartment 688 may be at least partially formed between the divider panels 529 and 545, the side panel 549, and the bottom panel 523, and compartment 689 may be at least partially formed between the divider panels 545 and 525, the side panel 541, and the bottom panel 523.

[0145] As also shown, additional compartments 690 may be formed between the divider panel 545, the bottom B1 of the tray T1, and the sides of the tray T1 that do not overlap with the structure 605.

[0146] In this regard, construct 605 can be inserted into interior N1 of tray T1 to form compartments 687, 688, 689, and 690. In some embodiments, compartments 687, 688, and 689 can be at least partially adapted to receive one or more slices of pizza therein, with tray T1 having the general shape of a pizza box or container. Compartment 690 can be used to hold a larger quantity of pizza, e.g., a larger slice or section of pizza, and / or a larger quantity of pizza slices. In some embodiments, compartment 690 can be used to hold one or more food items other than pizza, such as calzones, bread, mozzarella sticks, nachos, French fries, chicken wings, condiments or sauces, etc.

[0147] In this regard, construct 605 can be provided separately from tray T1 or other containers, for example, to provide an additional divider insert for an existing supply of trays or other containers, for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for a given tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 605 can be provided with tray T1 or other systems as a kit or package to form a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 610).

[0148] 22, an exterior surface 701 of a blank 703 for forming construct 705 (FIG. 24) is shown in accordance with a sixth exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Blank 703 and construct 705 formed therefrom may have one or more features that are the same or similar to those described above with respect to blanks 503, 603 and constructs 505, 605, and like or similar features are indicated with like or similar reference numerals. Construct 705 may be provided with a tray, such as tray T1, to form system 710 (FIG. 25).

[0149] As shown, the blank 703 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a transverse axis L2, and the blank 703 can have a front portion 707 for forming a front portion 709 of the construct 705 and a rear portion 711 for forming a rear portion 713 of the construct 705.

[0150] The front portion 707 of the blank 703 includes a bottom panel 521a, a divider panel 525a foldably connected to the bottom panel 521a at fold line 527a, a divider panel 529a foldably connected to the bottom panel 521a at fold line 531a, a bottom panel 523a, a side panel 541a foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at fold line 543a, and a side panel 541a foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at fold line 551a. The bottom panel 523a may include a side panel 549a, a divider panel 545a foldably connected to the bottom panel 523a at fold line 547a, gusset panels 555a, 559a foldably connected to the divider panel 545a at fold lines 557a, 561a, and end flaps 571a, 575a foldably connected to the respective gusset panels 555a, 559a at respective fold lines 573a, 577a.

[0151] In the illustrated embodiment, bottom panel 521a is foldably connected to bottom panel 523a at horizontal fold line 739a, divider panel 525a is foldably connected to side panel 541a at diagonal fold line or line of weakness 765a, and divider panel 529a is foldably connected to side panel 549a at diagonal fold line or line of weakness 769a.

[0152] Blank 703 and construct 705 formed therefrom may also include a locking mechanism including a locking tab 721a that protrudes from bottom panel 521a and is at least partially received in a locking cut or locking opening 723a that interrupts fold line 547a.

[0153] In the illustrated embodiment, the rear portion 711 of the blank 703 / rear portion 713 of the construct 705 is generally a mirror image of the corresponding portion of the front portion 707 of the blank 703 / front portion 709 of the construct 705. Corresponding components (e.g., panels, flaps, fold lines, cuts, etc.) are indicated by corresponding reference numerals that differ by the suffix "a" or "b," where the "a" component corresponds to the front portion 707 of the blank 703 / front portion 709 of the construct 705 and the "b" component corresponds to the rear portion 711 of the blank 703 / rear portion 713 of the construct 705. As shown, divider panel 545b is foldably connected to divider panel 545a at horizontal fold line 579, such that the front portion 707 of the blank 703 / front portion 709 of the construct 705 is foldably connected to the rear portion 711 of the blank 703 / rear portion 713 of the construct 705 at fold line 579.

[0154] 23 and 24, the formation of construct 705 from blank 703 will be described in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. It will be understood that intermediate configurations between blank 703 shown in FIG. 22 and construct 705 shown in FIG. 24 may be considered, optionally, as further folded configurations of blank 703 or partially erect configurations of construct 705.

[0155] Blank 703 can be positioned on a support surface with outer surface 701 facing downward and inner surface of blank 703 facing upward. Gusset panel 555a can be folded about fold line 557a to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545a, gusset panel 555b can be folded about fold line 557a to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545b, gusset panel 559a can be folded about fold line 561a to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545a, and gusset panel 559b can be folded about fold line 561b to make at least partial surface contact with portions of divider panel 545b.

[0156] The above-described movement of the gusset panels 555a, 555b, 559a, 559b allows each end flap 571a, 571b, 575a, 575b foldably connected thereto to be positioned in at least partial face contact with a respective portion of the respective bottom panel 523a, 523b.

[0157] Next, side panel 541a can be folded along fold line 543a into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523a and end flap 571a, side panel 541b can be folded along fold line 543b into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523b and end flap 571b, side panel 549a can be folded along fold line 551a into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523a and end flap 575a, and side panel 549b can be folded along fold line 551a into at least partial face contact with respective portions of bottom panel 523b and end flap 575b.

[0158] The above movement of the panels 541a, 549a, 541b, 549b allows the attached panels 525a, 529a, 525b, 529b to come into at least partial face contact with respective portions of the respective bottom panels 521a, 521b.

[0159] The divider panels 545a, 545b can then be positioned at an angle to one another, for example, via relative folding at fold lines 547a, 547b, 579, such that the divider panels 545a, 545b extend diagonally downward from fold line 579 away from one another toward the support surface.

[0160] Simultaneously or subsequently, side panel 541a can be folded at fold line 543a into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523a, side panel 541b can be folded at fold line 543b into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523b, side panel 549a can be folded at fold line 551a into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523a, and side panel 549b can be folded at fold line 551b into a generally upright relationship relative to bottom panel 523b.

[0161] The above-described movement of panels 541a, 549a, 541b, 549b allows each attached panel 525a, 529a, 525b, 529b to be folded at respective fold lines 543a, 551a, 543b, 551b into a generally upright relationship relative to a respective portion of a respective bottom panel 521a, 521b.

[0162] Bottom panel 521a can then be folded at fold line 739a into at least partial face contact with bottom panel 523a, and bottom panel 521b can be folded at fold line 739b into at least partial face contact with bottom panel 523b.

[0163] Such movement of bottom panel 521a can cause divider panel 525a to fold relative to side panel 541a at fold line 765a, and divider panel 529a to fold relative to side panel 549a at fold line 769a. Similarly, divider panel 525b can fold relative to side panel 541b at fold line 765a, and divider panel 529b can fold relative to side panel 549b.

[0164] The above-described movement of panels 525a, 525b, 529a, 529b, 541a, 541b, 549a, 549b can cause divider panel 525a to at least partially separate from side panel 541a along weakened portion 765a, divider panel 529a to at least partially separate from side panel 549a along weakened portion 769a, divider panel 525b to at least partially separate from side panel 541b along weakened portion 765b, and divider panel 529b to at least partially separate from side panel 549b along weakened portion 769b.

[0165] Locking tab 721a can be at least partially inserted through the locking opening formed by cut 723a, and locking tab 721b can be at least partially inserted through the locking opening formed by cut 723b, at least partially maintaining the above-described configuration of construct 705.

[0166] 24, the formed configuration of construct 705 can be configured as a divider insert that provides a divider function for another container, such as tray T1. As described herein, the divider function of construct 705 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upwardly from bottom panels 523a, 523b.

[0167] As shown, the partition function of the structure 705 may include a first partition wall 781 at least partially formed by the partition panel 525a, a second partition wall 782 at least partially formed by portions of the respective partition panels 545a and 545b, a third partition wall 783 at least partially formed by the partition panel 529b, a fourth partition wall 784 at least partially formed by the partition panel 525b, a fifth partition wall 785 at least partially formed by portions of the respective partition panels 545a and 545b, and a sixth partition wall 786 at least partially formed by the partition panel 529a.

[0168] 25, the construct 705 can be at least partially received within the interior N1 of the tray T1 to form a system 710. In the system 710, partition walls 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786 are positioned to extend upwardly from the bottom B1 of the tray T1 to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, 792 that are respective portions of the interior N1 of the tray T1, e.g., to provide separated receiving spaces for articles or products within the system 710.

[0169] In the illustrated embodiment, the compartments in the interior N1 of the tray T1 can be arranged as follows: That is, compartment 787 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 525a, 529a, bottom panel 521a, and each side of tray T1; compartment 788 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 529a, 545a, side panel 549a, and bottom panel 523a; compartment 789 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 545b, 529b, side panel 549b, and bottom panel 523b; compartment 790 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 529b, 525b, bottom panel 521b, and each side of tray T1; compartment 791 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 525b, 545b, side panel 541b, and bottom panel 523b; and compartment 792 can be at least partially defined between divider panels 545a, 525a, side panel 541a, and bottom panel 523a.

[0170] As shown, construct 705 can be inserted into interior N1 of tray T1 to form compartments 787, 788, 789, 790, 791, and 792. In some embodiments, the compartments are such that tray T1 has the general form of a pizza box or container and can receive, at least partially therein, one or more pizza slices.

[0171] In this regard, construct 705 may be provided separately from tray T1 or other container, for example, to provide an optional divider insert for an existing supply of trays or other containers, for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for an existing tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 705 may be provided with tray T1 or other system as a kit or package for forming a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 710).

[0172] 26, an exterior surface 801 of a blank 803 for forming construct 805 (FIG. 28) is shown in accordance with a seventh exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Blank 803 and construct 805 formed therefrom may have one or more features that are the same or similar to those described above with respect to blanks 503, 603, and 703 and constructs 505, 605, and 705, and like or similar features are indicated with like or similar reference numerals. Construct 805 may be provided with a tray, such as tray T1, to form system 810 (FIG. 29).

[0173] As shown, blank 803 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a transverse axis L2 and may generally have the configuration of front portion 707 of blank 703 described above. In this regard, blank 803 may have panels, end flaps, and related features corresponding to those described above with respect to front portion 707 of blank 703 without the "a" suffix. In the illustrated embodiment, blank 803 may have gusset panels 855, 859 foldably connected to respective side panels 541, 549 at respective longitudinal fold lines 857, 861, in place of gusset panels 555, 559 described above.

[0174] Thus, with further reference to Figures 27 and 28, blank 803 may be formed into construct 805 in a manner similar to that described above with respect to forming front portion 711 of construct 705 from front portion 707 of blank 703.

[0175] 28, the formed construct 805 can be configured as a divider insert that provides a divider function for another container, such as tray T1. As described herein, the divider function of construct 805 can include a plurality of divider walls extending upwardly from bottom panel 523.

[0176] As shown, the partition function of the structure 805 may include a first partition wall 881 formed at least in part by the partition panel 525, a second partition wall 882 formed at least in part by the partition panel 529, and a third partition wall 883 defined at least in part by respective portions of the partition panel 545.

[0177] 29, the construct 805 can be at least partially received in an interior N1 of a tray T1 to form a system 810. In the system 810, partition walls 881, 882, 883 are arranged to extend upwardly from the bottom B1 of the tray T1 to form a plurality of compartment spaces or compartments 887, 888, 889 that are respective portions of the interior N of the tray T, for example, to provide separated receiving spaces for articles or products within the system 810.

[0178] In the illustrated embodiment, the compartments in the interior N1 of the tray T1 may be arranged as follows: compartment 887 may be at least partially defined between the divider panels 525, 529 and the bottom panel 521, compartment 888 may be at least partially defined between the divider panels 529, 545 and the bottom panel 523, and compartment 889 may be at least partially defined between the divider panels 545, 525 and the bottom panel 523.

[0179] As also shown, an additional compartment 890 can be formed between the divider panel 545, the bottom B1 of the tray T1, and the side of the tray T1 that does not overlap the structure 805.

[0180] In this regard, construct 805 can be inserted into interior N1 of tray T1 to form compartments 887, 888, 889, and 890. In some embodiments, compartments 887, 888, and 889 can be at least partially adapted to receive one or more slices of pizza therein, with tray T1 having the general shape of a pizza box or container. Compartment 890 can be used to hold a larger quantity of pizza, e.g., a larger slice or section of pizza, and / or a larger quantity of pizza slices. In some embodiments, compartment 890 can be used to hold one or more food items other than pizza, e.g., calzone, bread, mozzarella sticks, nachos, french fries, chicken wings, condiments or sauces, etc.

[0181] In this regard, construct 805 can be provided separately from tray T1 or other containers, for example, to provide an additional divider insert for an existing supply of trays or other containers, for use in situations where a compartmentalized interior for a given tray or container is desired. In some embodiments, construct 805 can be provided with tray T1 or other system as a kit or package to form a compartmentalized tray (e.g., system 810).

[0182] It will be understood that blanks and trays according to the present disclosure can have different numbers, arrangements, and / or configurations of features without departing from the disclosure.

[0183] Generally, the blanks described herein can be constructed from paperboard having a caliper so that they are heavier and more rigid than regular paper. The blanks can also be constructed from other materials, such as corrugated cardboard, sheet plastic, or any other material with suitable properties to enable the container to function at least generally as described above. The blanks can be coated, for example, with a clay coating. The clay coating can then be printed with product, advertising, and other information or images. The blanks can then be coated with varnish to protect the information printed on the blanks. The blanks can also be coated on one or both sides of the blank, for example, with a moisture barrier layer. The blanks can also be laminated or coated with one or more sheet-like materials at selected panels or panel sections.

[0184] As an example, the dashed line can include a slit extending partially into the material along the desired line of weakness, and / or a series of spaced slits extending partially and / or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness, or various combinations of these features. As a more specific example, one type of dashed line is in the form of a series of spaced slits extending completely through the material, with adjacent slits spaced slightly apart so that nicks (e.g., small, somewhat bridge-like portions of material) are defined between adjacent slits to typically temporarily connect the material across the dashed line. The nicks are broken when tearing along the dashed line. Nicks typically occupy a relatively small percentage of the dashed line, or nicks can be omitted from or within the dashed line so that the dashed line is a continuous cut line. That is, it is within the scope of this disclosure for each dashed line to be replaced with a continuous slit, etc. For example, the cut line can be a continuous slit or wider than the slit without departing from this disclosure.

[0185] According to exemplary embodiments, fold lines are not necessarily straight, but can be any substantially straight weakened configuration that facilitates folding therealong. More specifically, without intending to narrow the scope of this disclosure, fold lines include score lines, such as lines formed with a blunt scoring knife or the like, that form a crushed or recessed portion of the material along the desired line of weakness; cuts that extend partially into the material along the desired line of weakness; and / or a series of cuts that extend partially and / or completely through the material along the desired line of weakness; and various combinations of these features. In situations where cuts are used to form fold lines, the cuts are typically not made overly extensive in a way that a reasonable user could mistakenly consider the fold line to be a broken line.

[0186] The above embodiments can be described as having one or more panels adhered together by an adhesive during assembly of the container embodiment. The term "adhesive" is intended to encompass any type of adhesive commonly used to secure container panels in place, and is not intended to exclude thermal, chemical, or frequency bonding techniques.

[0187] The above description of the present disclosure illustrates and describes various embodiments. Because various changes can be made to the above configurations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings should be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Moreover, the scope of the present disclosure covers various modifications, combinations, variations, etc. of the above-described embodiments. Moreover, while the present disclosure illustrates and describes only selected embodiments, various other combinations, variations, and environments are within the scope of the present disclosure, as expressed herein, commensurate with the above teachings, and / or within the skill or knowledge of the relevant art. Furthermore, specific features and specific configurations of each embodiment may be selectively interchanged and applied to other illustrated and non-illustrated embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A structure for providing a partition function inside a tray, comprising: a plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel; a partition function including the at least one partition wall; The at least one partition wall comprises at least one partition panel.

2. 10. The construct of claim 1, wherein the plurality of panels includes at least one hinge panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, and the at least one divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

3. 3. The construct of claim 2, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel, and the plurality of panels includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

4. 4. The structure of claim 3, wherein the at least one partition wall is a first partition wall having the first partition panel, and the partition function further comprises a second partition wall including the second partition panel.

5. 10. The arrangement of claim 1, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel of a plurality of divider panels foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel.

6. 6. The structure of claim 5, wherein the plurality of panels includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, the at least one divider wall being a first divider wall having the first divider panel, and the divider function further includes a second divider wall having the second divider panel.

7. A blank for forming a structure for providing a partition function inside a tray, a plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel; a partition feature for forming a partition feature of a construct formed from the blank; The blank, wherein the divider feature includes at least one divider panel positioned to extend upwardly from the at least one bottom panel when the construct is formed from the blank to form at least one divider wall.

8. 8. The blank of claim 7, wherein the plurality of panels includes at least one hinge panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, and the at least one divider panel is foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

9. 9. The blank of claim 8, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel, and the plurality of panels includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

10. 10. The blank of claim 9, wherein the first divider panel is for forming the at least one divider wall that is a first divider wall when the construct is formed from the blank, and the second divider panel is for forming a second divider wall when the construct is formed from the blank.

11. 8. The blank of claim 7, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel of a plurality of divider panels foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel.

12. 12. The blank of claim 11, wherein the plurality of panels includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, the first divider panel being for forming the at least one divider wall that is a first divider wall when the construct is formed from the blank, and the second divider panel being for forming a second divider wall when the construct is formed from the blank.

13. 1. A method of forming a structure for providing a partition function within a tray, comprising: Obtaining a blank, the blank including a plurality of panels having at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel and a divider function; and positioning the at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel to form at least one divider wall.

14. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the plurality of panels includes at least one hinge panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, and the at least one divider panel is foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

15. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel, and the plurality of panels includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

16. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one divider is a first divider including the first divider panel, and further comprising positioning the second divider to form a second divider.

17. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel of a plurality of divider panels foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel.

18. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the plurality of panels includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, and the at least one divider wall is a first divider wall that includes the first divider panel, and further comprising positioning the second divider panel to form a second divider wall.

19. 1. A system comprising: a tray including a plurality of panels extending at least partially around an interior thereof; and a structure providing a partition function within the tray; The system includes a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels including at least one bottom panel and at least one divider panel extending upwardly from the at least one bottom panel, and at least one divider wall, the at least one divider wall having the at least one divider panel.

20. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the plurality of panels of the tray include at least one hinge panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, and the at least one divider panel is foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

21. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel, and the plurality of panels of the tray includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one hinge panel.

22. 22. The system of claim 21, wherein the at least one divider is a first divider having the first divider panel, and the divider function further comprises a second divider having the second divider panel.

23. 20. The system of claim 19, wherein the at least one divider panel is a first divider panel of a plurality of divider panels foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel.

24. 24. The system of claim 23, wherein the plurality of panels of the tray includes a second divider panel foldably connected to the at least one bottom panel, the at least one divider wall is a first divider wall having the first divider panel, and the divider feature further includes a second divider wall having the second divider panel.

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