Patent ID: 7011222
Filing Date: 2006-03-14
Classification: B65D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A container insert, comprising: (a) a cup member having a central axis, said cup member being defined by a center base, said center base includes a bottom and a sidewall and a plurality of radiant support members, each having a lower end and an upper end, each of said radiant support members extending outwardly and upwardly from said sidewall at its lower end such that the upper ends of said radiant support members have a top view footprint perimeter that is larger than the top view footprint of said center base, said radiant support members being spaced apart from one another at both their lower ends and their upper ends such that each radiant support member has no physical contact with any other radiant support members, wherein open space exist between said radiant support members to permit matter to pass therethrough; and, (b) a rigid stem member having a first end and a second end, said rigid stem member being connected to said cup member at said first end along said central axis and extending downwardly therefrom away from said radiant support members.