Patent ID: 6082532
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
A blank for forming a carrier for carrying a plurality of bottles, wherein each bottle has an engaging edge with a diameter, comprising:a center panel having a plurality of apertures formed therein;a pair of opposing edges on the center panel aligned in a first direction;a pair of securing panels connected to the opposing edges of the center panel;a plurality of apertures formed in the securing panels, each aperture formed with only one, single flap member such that, in a bottle carrying position, the association of the aperture with the one, single flap member defines a diameter less than the diameter of the engaging edge of the bottle;each flap member pivotably secured to the securing panel along a first edge, the first edge being aligned substantially perpendicular to the first direction; anda pair of handles panels connected to the pair of securing panels and substantially aligned with the first direction.