Patent ID: 6227370
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A tiered pack comprising a plurality of tiers each comprising a generally planar base and a plurality of compartment-defining dividers supported thereon, the dividers of at least one of the tiers supporting the base of an immediately adjacent tier, each of the dividers having an upper edge and an oppositely-disposed lower edge supported by the base of the at least one of the tiers, one or more of the dividers of the at least one of the tiers and the base of the adjacent tier having complementary engaging means for enhancing the stability and rigidity of the pack, the complementary engaging means of the one or more dividers being adjacent the upper edge thereof and engaged by the complementary engaging means of the base of the adjacent tier, the base of the adjacent tier being supported exclusively by the upper edges of the dividers of the at least one of the tiers.