Patent ID: 8443968
Filing Date: 2013-05-21
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A package for holding a plurality of containers, the package comprises: panels that extend at least partially around an interior of the package, the panels comprise a top panel and at least one side panel foldably connected to the top panel; a plurality of features in the top panel that receives and holds a top portion of the plurality of containers, each of the plurality of features comprises an opening in the top panel wherein the top panel has at least two edges at least partially forming a respective opening to engage a respective container of the plurality of containers to at least partially attach the respective container to the package; wherein the at least two edges are in contact with an underside of a flange of the respective container, wherein the top panel comprises tabs extending between respective adjacent openings, and wherein the tabs comprise a protruding portion with a free edge that extends into the opening between an adjacent respective end of each of the at least two edges.