US20060042967A1 - Bottle carrier with handle and pull tab - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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- This invention relates to a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers, particularly bottles.
- Beverage container carriers have been used for years to group six containers together. Typically, the carrier has two holes for the fingers to fit through to facilitate carrying the containers. Most notably, carriers are used for six standard sized beverage container; that is, six twelve-ounce containers. With the growth in popularity of bottled beverages, particularly water and non-carbonated drinks, the containers have grown in size to twenty ounces or more. The added weight makes finger holes painful to use.
- One solution is to group only four containers together to reduce weight; however, four twenty-ounce containers still weigh more than a twelve-ounce six-pack. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that it would be highly desirable to have a carrier for use with a four-pack of bottles that does not cause hurt or harm to the fingers.
- a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers comprises a carrier body having an outer periphery and defining a plurality of container openings with one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers; means for hand carrying the carrier; and a plurality of pull tabs with one pull tab for each container opening of the plurality of container openings.
- Each the pull tab extends from the outer periphery to an associated container opening and is connected to the associated opening by perforations extending from the associated opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the body at the associated opening creating a path for container removal.
- the carrier can be used with a four-pack of bottles and the handhold provides a large gripping area to prevent hurt or harm to the fingers.
- the pull tabs allow easy access to the bottles so that bottles can be removed one at a time without promoting fizzing or spurting of the contents of the bottle.
- a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers comprises a piece of flexible material having a bifurcated first end portion, a bifurcated second end portion and a middle portion connecting the first and second end portions.
- the bifurcated first end portion defines first and second straps with the first strap having a first container opening and the second strap having a second container opening.
- the bifurcated second end portion defines third and fourth straps with the third strap having a third container opening and the fourth strap having a fourth.
- the bifurcated second end portion is adapted to fit through the bifurcated first end portion and form a handhold loop in the middle portion. The handhold loop spreads the weight over all the fingers or the hand so that the fingers are not hurt or harmed during use.
- the middle can be folded into a handhold loop for comfortably carrying the heavy bottles with minimal spacing between the upright bottles.
- the symmetric design of the carrier simplifies orienting and loading the carrier.
- the pull tabs facilitate easy removal of one bottle at a time.
- a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers comprises a piece of flexible material having an interior portion, an end portion and an outer periphery about the interior portion and end portion.
- the interior portion defines a plurality of container openings with one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers.
- Each container opening is spaced from adjacent container openings and joined thereto by straps.
- the end portion defines a handhold opening.
- the handhold spreads the weight over all the fingers or the hand so that the fingers are not hurt or harmed during use.
- the pull tabs facilitate easy, non-gitating removal of one bottle at a time.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of another preferred embodiment of a bottle carrier incorporating a handle strap and pull tab according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the bottle carrier of FIG. 1 with bottles.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a preferred embodiment of a bottle carrier incorporating a handle and pull tab according to the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bottle carrier of FIG. 3 with bottles.
- Carrier 10 is illustrated for hand carrying a plurality of beverage containers 12 .
- Carrier 10 is preferably constructed of a piece of flexible material forming a carrier body that has a bifurcated first end portion 14 , a bifurcated second end portion 16 , a middle portion 18 connecting the first and second end portions 14 , 16 , and an outer periphery 20 .
- Bifurcated first end portion 14 defines first and second straps 22 , 24 wherein first strap 22 has a first container opening 26 and second strap 24 has a second container opening 28 .
- Straps 22 , 24 preferably define an opening 23 between them.
- Bifurcated second end portion 16 defines third and fourth straps 30 , 32 wherein third strap 30 has a third container opening 34 and fourth strap 32 has a fourth container opening 36 .
- Straps 30 , 32 preferably define an elongated opening 31 between them.
- Bifurcated second end portion 16 is adapted to fit through bifurcated first end portion 14 and form a handhold loop 38 in middle portion 18 .
- the middle portion 18 is a central body panel that can fold into a loop to thereby form a handhold.
- Loop 38 is formed by slipping bifurcated first end portion 14 through elongated opening 31 in the bifurcated second end portion 16 .
- pull tab 40 , 42 , 44 , 46 for each of the straps 22 , 24 , 34 36 and associated container openings 26 , 28 , 30 , 32 .
- Each pull tab extends from the outer periphery to an associated strap and opening and is connected thereto by perforations extending from the associated opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the strap at the associated opening creating a path for container removal.
- pull tab 40 extends from outer periphery 20 to its associated strap 22 and opening 26 , and is connected thereto by perforations 42 that extend from opening 26 to outer periphery 20 so that pulling pull tab 40 separates strap 22 at opening 26 creating a path for removal of a single container without disturbing remaining three containers.
- Carrier 10 is preferably formed by stamping a single piece of flexible plastic material to form the straps and openings. Paper or other material could be used but plastic is preferred for its resistance to moisture and ability to being easily formed into a handhold loop without creasing or crinkling which could weaken the material making it more susceptible to tearing.
- Carrier 48 for hand carrying a plurality of beverage containers 50 is illustrated.
- Carrier 48 is preferably constructed of a piece of flexible material forming a carrier body panel that has an interior portion 52 , an end portion 54 and an outer periphery 56 about interior portion 52 and end portion 54 .
- Interior portion 52 defines a plurality of container openings 58 , 60 , 62 , 64 so that there is one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers 50 .
- straps 66 and 68 share a common area, and straps 70 and 72 share a common area.
- the common areas are perforated.
- End portion 54 defines a handhold opening 74 as a means for hand carrying the carrier.
- Handhold opening 74 is preferably an elongated oval.
- Each pull tab extends from outer periphery 56 to an associated strap and opening and is connected thereto by perforations 84 , 86 , that extend from the associated opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the strap at the associated opening creating a path for container removal.
- pull tab 78 extends from outer periphery 56 to its associated strap 70 and opening 62 , and is connected thereto by perforations 86 that extend from opening 62 to outer periphery 56 so that pulling pull tab 78 separates strap 70 at opening 62 creating a path for removal of a single container without disturbing remaining containers.
- the container in opening 58 is preferably removed first by using pull tab 76 .
- the second container to be removed may be in either opening 62 or opening 60 .
- the container in opening 60 is accessed by again pulling on pull tab 76 to separate strap 68 at the perforation 88 in the common area between straps 66 and 68 .
- the container in opening 64 is accessed by again pulling on pull tab 78 to separate strap 72 at the perforation 90 in the common area between straps 70 and 72 .
- Carrier 48 is preferably formed by stamping a single piece of flexible plastic material to form the straps and openings. Paper or other material could be used but plastic is preferred for its resistance to moisture and easy recycling ability.
- Carrier 48 also has torsion opening 92 and force directing opening 94 that are stamped along with the other container openings and handhold opening.
- the interior portion 52 defines torsion opening 92 so that torsion opening 92 is spaced from all four adjacent container openings and joined thereto by straps in the common areas.
- the interior portion 52 also defines force directing opening 94 so that force directing opening 94 is spaced from adjacent container openings 58 , 62 and joined thereto by straps 66 , 70 .
- Force directing opening 94 is adjacent end portion 54 .
- End portion 54 defines handhold opening 74 so that handhold opening 74 is spaced from force directing opening 94 and joined thereto by an end strap 96 .
- Torsion opening 92 is centrally located between the container openings and allows the carrier body to flex somewhat when a container is inserted. Flexing is also useful after loading when the containers rest on uneven surfaces. As illustrated, torsion opening 92 is generally diamond shaped with the sides of the diamond having a slight curvature, although circular or other shapes could be used. The diamond shape is preferred because it allows for greater surface area removal while maintaining maximum uniform strap thickness.
- Opening 94 is centrally located between the handhold opening and the two container openings nearest the handle. Forces encountered when lifting the carrier by the handle are directed around opening 94 to the upper straps 66 , 70 . Opening 94 is preferably shaped in a triangular configuration.
- the carrier comprises a carrier body having an outer periphery and defining a plurality of container openings wherein there is one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers.
- Means are provided for hand carrying the carrier which may take the form of a panel having a handhold wherein the panel is attached to one end of the carrier body, or a central body panel adapted to fold into a loop to thereby form a handhold.
- pull tab for each container opening that extends from the outer periphery to the container opening and is connected to the opening by perforations extending from the opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the body at the associated opening creating a path for removal of a single container without agitation.
Abstract
A carrier for a plurality of beverage containers has a carrier body, means for hand carrying the carrier, and pull tabs. The carrier body has an outer periphery and defines a plurality of container openings with one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers. There is a plurality of pull tabs with one pull tab for each container opening of the plurality of container openings. Each pull tab extends from the outer periphery to an associated container opening and is connected to the associated opening by perforations extending from the associated opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the body at the associated opening creating a path for container removal.
Description
- This application is a division of application Ser. No. 10/925,588 filed Aug. 25, 2004.
- This invention relates to a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers, particularly bottles.
- Beverage container carriers have been used for years to group six containers together. Typically, the carrier has two holes for the fingers to fit through to facilitate carrying the containers. Most notably, carriers are used for six standard sized beverage container; that is, six twelve-ounce containers. With the growth in popularity of bottled beverages, particularly water and non-carbonated drinks, the containers have grown in size to twenty ounces or more. The added weight makes finger holes painful to use. One solution is to group only four containers together to reduce weight; however, four twenty-ounce containers still weigh more than a twelve-ounce six-pack. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that it would be highly desirable to have a carrier for use with a four-pack of bottles that does not cause hurt or harm to the fingers.
- Another problem with container carriers is removing a container. Removing a single can from a six-pack plastic loop carrier, for example, is accomplished by grasping a single can and pulling or twisting the can to remove it from its loop. The twisting and pulling often stretches the plastic loops undesirably causing more than one can to dislodge. The twisting and pulling can also agitate the contents of the container causing uncontrolled fizzing and spurting of the contents when the container is opened. Accordingly, it will be appreciated that it would be highly desirable to have a carrier for use with a four-pack of bottles that does not promote uncontrolled fizzing and spurting of the contents when the container is removed from the carrier and opened
- The present invention is directed to overcoming one or more of the problems set forth above. Briefly summarized, according to one aspect of the invention a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers comprises a carrier body having an outer periphery and defining a plurality of container openings with one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers; means for hand carrying the carrier; and a plurality of pull tabs with one pull tab for each container opening of the plurality of container openings. Each the pull tab extends from the outer periphery to an associated container opening and is connected to the associated opening by perforations extending from the associated opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the body at the associated opening creating a path for container removal.
- The carrier can be used with a four-pack of bottles and the handhold provides a large gripping area to prevent hurt or harm to the fingers. The pull tabs allow easy access to the bottles so that bottles can be removed one at a time without promoting fizzing or spurting of the contents of the bottle.
- According to another aspect of the invention, a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers comprises a piece of flexible material having a bifurcated first end portion, a bifurcated second end portion and a middle portion connecting the first and second end portions. The bifurcated first end portion defines first and second straps with the first strap having a first container opening and the second strap having a second container opening. The bifurcated second end portion defines third and fourth straps with the third strap having a third container opening and the fourth strap having a fourth. The bifurcated second end portion is adapted to fit through the bifurcated first end portion and form a handhold loop in the middle portion. The handhold loop spreads the weight over all the fingers or the hand so that the fingers are not hurt or harmed during use.
- The middle can be folded into a handhold loop for comfortably carrying the heavy bottles with minimal spacing between the upright bottles. The symmetric design of the carrier simplifies orienting and loading the carrier. The pull tabs facilitate easy removal of one bottle at a time.
- According to yet another aspect of the invention, a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers comprises a piece of flexible material having an interior portion, an end portion and an outer periphery about the interior portion and end portion. The interior portion defines a plurality of container openings with one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers. Each container opening is spaced from adjacent container openings and joined thereto by straps.
- The end portion defines a handhold opening. The handhold spreads the weight over all the fingers or the hand so that the fingers are not hurt or harmed during use. The pull tabs facilitate easy, non-gitating removal of one bottle at a time.
- These and other aspects, objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood and appreciated from a review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments and appended claims, and by reference to the accompanying drawings
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of another preferred embodiment of a bottle carrier incorporating a handle strap and pull tab according to the present invention. -
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the bottle carrier ofFIG. 1 with bottles. -
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a preferred embodiment of a bottle carrier incorporating a handle and pull tab according to the present invention. -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the bottle carrier ofFIG. 3 with bottles. - Referring to
FIGS. 1-2 , acarrier 10 is illustrated for hand carrying a plurality ofbeverage containers 12.Carrier 10 is preferably constructed of a piece of flexible material forming a carrier body that has a bifurcatedfirst end portion 14, a bifurcatedsecond end portion 16, amiddle portion 18 connecting the first andsecond end portions outer periphery 20. Bifurcatedfirst end portion 14 defines first andsecond straps first strap 22 has a first container opening 26 andsecond strap 24 has a second container opening 28.Straps second end portion 16 defines third andfourth straps 30, 32 whereinthird strap 30 has a third container opening 34 and fourth strap 32 has a fourth container opening 36.Straps 30, 32 preferably define anelongated opening 31 between them. - Bifurcated
second end portion 16 is adapted to fit through bifurcatedfirst end portion 14 and form ahandhold loop 38 inmiddle portion 18. Themiddle portion 18 is a central body panel that can fold into a loop to thereby form a handhold.Loop 38 is formed by slipping bifurcatedfirst end portion 14 throughelongated opening 31 in the bifurcatedsecond end portion 16. - There is a
pull tab straps container openings outer periphery 20 to its associatedstrap 22 and opening 26, and is connected thereto byperforations 42 that extend from opening 26 toouter periphery 20 so that pulling pull tab 40 separatesstrap 22 at opening 26 creating a path for removal of a single container without disturbing remaining three containers. -
Carrier 10 is preferably formed by stamping a single piece of flexible plastic material to form the straps and openings. Paper or other material could be used but plastic is preferred for its resistance to moisture and ability to being easily formed into a handhold loop without creasing or crinkling which could weaken the material making it more susceptible to tearing. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3-4 , acarrier 48 for hand carrying a plurality ofbeverage containers 50 is illustrated.Carrier 48 is preferably constructed of a piece of flexible material forming a carrier body panel that has an interior portion 52, anend portion 54 and anouter periphery 56 about interior portion 52 andend portion 54. Interior portion 52 defines a plurality ofcontainer openings beverage containers 50. As illustrated, there are four container openings arranged in two rows of two openings. Each container opening is spaced from adjacent container openings and joined thereto bystraps straps straps End portion 54 defines a handhold opening 74 as a means for hand carrying the carrier. Handhold opening 74 is preferably an elongated oval. - There is a
pull tab strap container opening outer periphery 56 to an associated strap and opening and is connected thereto byperforations pull tab 78 extends fromouter periphery 56 to its associatedstrap 70 andopening 62, and is connected thereto byperforations 86 that extend from opening 62 toouter periphery 56 so that pullingpull tab 78 separates strap 70 at opening 62 creating a path for removal of a single container without disturbing remaining containers. The container in opening 58 is preferably removed first by usingpull tab 76. The second container to be removed may be in eitheropening 62 oropening 60. The container in opening 60 is accessed by again pulling onpull tab 76 to separatestrap 68 at theperforation 88 in the common area betweenstraps pull tab 78 to separatestrap 72 at theperforation 90 in the common area betweenstraps -
Carrier 48 is preferably formed by stamping a single piece of flexible plastic material to form the straps and openings. Paper or other material could be used but plastic is preferred for its resistance to moisture and easy recycling ability.Carrier 48 also hastorsion opening 92 andforce directing opening 94 that are stamped along with the other container openings and handhold opening. The interior portion 52 defines torsion opening 92 so thattorsion opening 92 is spaced from all four adjacent container openings and joined thereto by straps in the common areas. The interior portion 52 also definesforce directing opening 94 so thatforce directing opening 94 is spaced fromadjacent container openings straps Force directing opening 94 isadjacent end portion 54.End portion 54 defines handhold opening 74 so that handhold opening 74 is spaced fromforce directing opening 94 and joined thereto by anend strap 96. -
Torsion opening 92 is centrally located between the container openings and allows the carrier body to flex somewhat when a container is inserted. Flexing is also useful after loading when the containers rest on uneven surfaces. As illustrated,torsion opening 92 is generally diamond shaped with the sides of the diamond having a slight curvature, although circular or other shapes could be used. The diamond shape is preferred because it allows for greater surface area removal while maintaining maximum uniform strap thickness. -
Force directing opening 94 is centrally located between the handhold opening and the two container openings nearest the handle. Forces encountered when lifting the carrier by the handle are directed around opening 94 to theupper straps Opening 94 is preferably shaped in a triangular configuration. - It can now be appreciated that a carrier for a plurality of beverage containers, particularly bottles, has been presented. The carrier comprises a carrier body having an outer periphery and defining a plurality of container openings wherein there is one container opening for each beverage container of the plurality of beverage containers. Means are provided for hand carrying the carrier which may take the form of a panel having a handhold wherein the panel is attached to one end of the carrier body, or a central body panel adapted to fold into a loop to thereby form a handhold. There is a pull tab for each container opening that extends from the outer periphery to the container opening and is connected to the opening by perforations extending from the opening to the outer periphery so that pulling the pull tab separates the body at the associated opening creating a path for removal of a single container without agitation.
- While the invention has been described with particular reference to the preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements of the preferred embodiments without departing from invention. For example, while the pull tabs have been described as extending to the outer periphery, they could extending along the body as long as they enlarge the container opening sufficiently for easy container removal. And while the carrier has been described as being formed of plastic, paper could be used. It is accordingly intended that the claims shall cover all such modifications and applications as do not depart from the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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- 10 carrier
- 12 beverage containers
- 14 bifurcated first end portion
- 16 bifurcated second end portion
- 18 middle portion
- 20 outer periphery
- 22 first strap
- 24 second strap
- 26 first container opening
- 28 second container opening
- 30 third strap
- 32 fourth strap
- 34 third container opening
- 36 fourth container opening
- 38 handhold loop
- 40 first pull tab
- 42 second pull tab
- 44 third pull tab
- 46 fourth pull tab
- 48 carrier
- 50 beverage containers
- 52 interior portion
- 54 end portion
- 56 outer periphery
- 58 first container opening
- 60 second container opening
- 62 third container opening
- 64 fourth container opening
- 66 first strap
- 68 second strap
- 70 third strap
- 72 fourth strap
- 74 handhold opening
- 76 first pull tab
- 78 second pull tab
- 80 third pull tab
- 82 fourth pull tab
- 84 first perforation
- 86 second perforation
- 88 third perforation
- 90 fourth perforation
- 92 torsion opening
- 94 force directing opening
- 96 end strap
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6. A carrier for a plurality of beverage containers, comprising:
a piece of flexible material having an interior portion, an end portion and an outer periphery about said interior portion and end portion;
said interior portion defining a plurality of container openings, one container opening for each beverage container of said plurality of beverage containers, each of said container openings being spaced from adjacent container openings and joined by straps; and
said end portion defining a handhold opening.
7. A carrier, as set forth in claim 6 , wherein said handhold opening is an elongated oval.
8. A carrier, as set forth in claim 6 , wherein there are four container openings arranged in two rows of two openings.
9. A carrier, as set forth in claim 6 , including a pull tab for at least one of said straps and associated container openings, said pull tab extending from said outer periphery to an said at least one strap and associated strap and opening and being connected thereto by perforations extending from said associated opening to said outer periphery so that pulling said pull tab separates said strap at said associated opening creating a path for container removal.
10. A carrier, as set forth in claim 6 , wherein:
said interior portion defines a torsion opening in said interior portion, said torsion opening being spaced from adjacent container openings and joined by said straps; and
said interior portion defines a force directing opening in said interior portion, said force directing opening being spaced from adjacent container openings and joined by said straps, said force directing opening being adjacent said end portion.
11. A carrier, as set forth in claim 6 , wherein said end portion defines a handhold opening, said handhold opening being spaced from said force directing opening and joined thereto by an end strap.
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