Patent ID: 9199779
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A multi-container package comprising a lower container comprising a lower container interior space defined by: an upper container connected to the lower container, the upper container comprising: a passage in fluid communication with the lower container interior space and the upper container interior space that allows liquid to flow out of the lower container interior space and into the upper container interior space as the package is tipped forward toward a front side of the package, wherein the passage comprises a lower edge at the upper container bottom and an inner passage wall that extends upwardly from the upper container bottom and that extends from a portion of the upper container sidewalls into the upper container interior space; and a vent spaced from the passage and located within the upper container interior space, wherein the vent allows pressure to equalize in the lower container interior space as the package is tipped forward and liquid flows out of the lower container interior space, wherein the vent comprises an upper vent opening located within the upper container interior space and spaced from the bottom of the upper container interior space, a lower vent opening at the upper container bottom, and a channel extending between the upper and lower vent openings, and wherein the upper container interior space does not extend into the lower container interior space.