Patent ID: 6290091
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A collapsible beverage container holder formed from a single blank, said blank comprising:a first substantially rectangular side having a top edge and a bottom edge, a center panel extending from the top edge to the bottom edge, and opposing side flaps hingedly connected to the center panel along vertical fold lines extending between the top and bottom edges;a second substantially rectangular side having a top edge and a bottom edge, said first side center panel and second side having substantially identical dimensions; anda bottom portion having a substantially round center section and opposing substantially rectangular flanges extending therefrom, said flanges hingedly connected to the bottom edges of the first and second sides respectively along peripheral fold lines, said bottom portion having a transverse fold line intersecting a center point of the substantially round center section and parallel to the peripheral fold lines, said peripheral fold lines being shorter than the transverse fold line;said holder assuming a flat substantially rectangular shape when collapsed;wherein squeezing the collapsed holder along the vertical fold lines causes the holder to assume a substantially round cylindrical shape for receiving a beverage container.