Patent ID: 8844721
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B65D

Abstract:
1. A container for receiving frangible items, comprising: a base having a top surface, a plurality of item-receiving cavities extending downward from the top surface, the top surface including a concave portion to define at least a portion of each of at least two adjacent item-receiving cavities, and at least one recessed bridge extending between the at least two adjacent item-receiving cavities, the recessed bridge being offset with respect to a vertical axis of the at least two item-receiving cavities; and a cover hingedly joined to the base and movable between an open position and a closed position relative to the base, the cover having a top wall and at least one beam extending downward from the top wall and positioned to contact the top surface of the base proximate the at least two item-receiving cavities when the cover is in the closed position, the at least one beam including at least one clearance having an arcuate contour corresponding to at least a portion of a perimeter of each concave portion along the top surface when the cover is in the closed position and at least one beam is in contact with the top surface of the base.