Patent Publication Number: US-2021179330-A1

Title: Container transport apparatus and system

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/946,978 entitled “Container Transport Apparatus and Methods Thereof,” filed Dec. 12, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a container transport apparatus and system for stackable and/or nestable beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a container transport apparatus and system for transporting connected stackable and/or nestable beverage containers via a support surface having a handle, or the like. 
     Beverage containers (e.g., a can of a carbonated beverage, as shown in  FIG. 1 ) are sometimes available for purchase either individually, in a small pack of four or six, in a larger pack of twelve, eighteen or twenty-four or even “economy” packs of thirty, thirty-six or more. Usually such packaging comes in the form of plastic wrapping the containers together, or in the case of larger packs or economy packs, the containers are arranged on a cardboard tray, and subsequently wrapped in a plastic film. When containers or cans are packaged in groups of six, six pack rings are typically used. Six pack rings are a set of connected plastic rings that are used to hold the containers together. The environmental concerns of using these plastic six pack rings, including dangers to marine wildlife, are well-known. Marine wildlife entangled in the rings may face disabling or life-threatening injuries. Furthermore, packaging methods that require the use of a plastic film or wrap may be hazardous to the environment when disposed of and may generally be cost-dependent on oil. Apart from initially binding the containers together for packaging purposes, the plastic film serves no other purpose than added cost and waste. 
     From usability perspective, when the containers are packaged in bulk with a plastic wrap one problem is that once the package is open the remaining containers are not easy to carry around without falling over or falling out of the package. This creates the possibly of spilling the contents of the containers should they fall and hit the ground during transport. That is, once the integrity of the plastic wrap is broken, the force keeping the containers in place is disrupted. In addition, if one of the containers is emptied, it is not convenient to merely place the empty container back in the original packaging. Rather, a user would need to either dispose of the empty container immediately or carry it around until disposal is convenient. When the user is in an inconvenient location such as the beach, that may not always be easy. 
       FIG. 1  depicts a can as known in the prior art. A can generally comprises a substantially cylindrical body, having a sidewall  10 , a bottom portion  44 , and a top  20 . The top  20  generally comprises a single opening  40  into the voluminous body of the can, which may be sealed by any number of known sealing means. A form of sealing means is the stay tab or pull tab  30 , the operation of which is described in detail in U.S. Pat. No. 3,967,752 (hereinafter, “the &#39;752 patent”). The pull tab  30  works in conjunction with a surface  42  that is semi-weakened, in that it seals the can when undisturbed; however, upon lifting of the pull tab  30 , the surface  42  pivots about a point or edge along the opening  40 . As described in the &#39;752 patent, one key feature of the pull tab  30  opening means is that both the pull tab  30  and the surface  42  remain connected to the top  20  of the soda can in an open position. 
     SUMMARY 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a container transport apparatus and system for stackable and/or nestable beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a container transport apparatus and system for transporting connected stackable and/or nestable beverage containers via a support surface having a handle, or the like. 
     In embodiments of the present disclosure, a container transport system may comprise a container transport apparatus, the container transport apparatus comprising: a support surface for supporting one or more stackable and/or nestable beverage containers; at least one aperture sized to accept a portion of one or more stackable and/or nestable beverage containers; and a handle attached to the support surface for allowing a user to pick up and transport the container transport apparatus system. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       So the manner in which the above recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of embodiments of the present disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of embodiments encompassed within the scope of the present disclosure, and, therefore, are not to be considered limiting, for the present disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  depicts a can as known in the prior art; 
         FIG. 2  depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  depicts a cross-sectional view of the nestable beverage container of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 4A  depicts a top view of the nestable beverage container of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 4B  depicts a bottom view of the nestable beverage container of  FIG. 2 ; 
         FIG. 5  depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6  depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7  depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 8  depicts a carrier for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 9  depicts a tray for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 10  depicts a side view of a system of nestable beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11  depicts a cross-sectional view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 12  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 13  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 14  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 15  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 16  depicts a top perspective view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 17  depicts a bottom perspective view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 18  depicts a top perspective view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 19  depicts a bottom perspective view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 20  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 21  depicts a top view of a container transport apparatus with nestable beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus with nestable cans and a stand in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 23  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus with a portion having a triangular shape in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 24  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus with a portion having a trapezoidal shape in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 25  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus with a portion having perforated openings in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 26  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus with a portion having indented borders in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 27  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus having three openings for supporting beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 28  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus having a central handle for supporting beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 29  depicts a top view of a container transport apparatus having a central handle for supporting beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 30  depicts a view of a container transport apparatus in a flattened configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 31  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus in a folded configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 32  depicts a top view of a container transport apparatus in a flattened configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 33  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus in a folded configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 34  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus and beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 35  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus and beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 36  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus and beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 37  depicts a perspective left side view of a container transport apparatus and beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure; and 
         FIG. 38  depicts a perspective right side view of a container transport apparatus and beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     
    
    
     The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word “may” is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a container transport apparatus and system for stackable and/or nestable beverage containers and methods thereof. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a container transport apparatus and system for transporting connected stackable and/or nestable beverage containers, or the like. As used herein, the term “stackable” and “nestable” may be used interchangeably at times and may refer to beverage containers that are attachable and stackable in a vertical configuration, wherein the top of one beverage container is attachable to the bottom of another beverage container. 
       FIG. 2  depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, and  FIGS. 3, 4A and 4B  depict cross-sectional, top and bottom views of the nestable beverage container depicted in  FIG. 2 , respectively. A nestable beverage container  100  generally comprises a top portion  110 , a bottom portion  120  and a voluminous body  130 . The voluminous body  130  is generally defined by the top portion  110 , the bottom portion  120  and a side wall  132 . 
     The nestable beverage container  100  may comprise any materials suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. In embodiments, the nestable beverage container  100  comprises at least one of a polymer, a metal, a metal alloy, glass, combinations thereof or the like. 
     The top portion  110  generally comprises an opening  112  into the voluminous body  130 . In accordance with many embodiments of the present disclosure, the opening  112  is the only means for accessing an interior of the voluminous body  130  and any contents of the nestable beverage container  110 . 
     Generally, the top portion  110  also comprises a sealing means  114 . The sealing means  114  may comprise any structure suitable to control access to an interior of the voluminous body  130 . In embodiments, the sealing means  114  comprises a threaded surface and an inversely threaded cap for removably sealing the opening  112  of the nestable beverage container  100 . In another embodiment, the sealing means  114  comprises a tab and semi-weakened surface covering the opening  112 , for example, as found on a typical soda can as shown in  FIG. 1 . In further embodiments, the sealing means  114  may comprise a peelable tab, wherein the peelable tab is removably affixed over the opening  112  by an adhesive or similar type of cohesion agent. Such type of peelable tabs are commonly utilized as security or tampering devices on various food and beverage products. 
     In yet another embodiment, the sealing means  114  may comprise a snap-locking cap about a correlating annular tab surrounding the opening  112 . In yet further embodiments, the sealing means  114  may comprise a closeable cap, for example, as found on sports drinks, whereby the concept of a threaded cap and surface combination is further complimented by a controllable opening in the cap itself. In such embodiments, the closeable cap may also comprise a dust cap, protecting the portion of the cap from undesirable contaminants. 
     In many embodiments of the present disclosure, the top portion  110  further comprises a connection means  116  for allowing the nestable beverage container  100  to be nested within an adjacent nestable beverage container. In embodiments, the connection means comprises a threaded surface on an exterior of the nestable beverage container. In many of such embodiments, the threaded surface may extend down from a position just beneath the sealing means  114 . In another embodiment, the connection means  116  may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior surface of the sealing means  114 . For example, where the sealing means  114  comprises a threaded cap as described above, the connection means  116  may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior of the threaded cap. In yet further embodiments, the connection means  116  may comprise an annular projection from the exterior surface of the nestable beverage container  100 , for engaging a snap-fit type structure in an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
     In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection means may comprise an annular ring having at least one tab projecting outward from the nestable beverage container. In such an embodiment, the at least one tab may be adapted to fit within an inverse receptive pattern with an adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, when the tab is inserted into the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container, with a short rotation (e.g., quarter turn, half turn, etc.) the tab may be positioned securely within the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, a plurality of tabs are provided in such types of embodiments. 
     In yet further embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection means  116  may comprise a specific structural design (e.g., tapering neck, hour-glass shape, etc.) of the outer surface of the top portion  110  to create a friction-type fit with an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
     The bottom portion  120  may generally comprise a receiving means  122  shaped to conform to the connection means  116  of an adjacently nested beverage container. In many embodiments, the receiving means  122  is substantially an inverse structure of the connection means  116 , as positioned on the top portion  110 . For example, in embodiments, where the connection means  116  comprises a threaded exterior surface on a tapered side wall of the top portion  110 , the receiving means  122  may comprise an inverse threaded surface  124  for receiving the threaded surface of the connection means  116 , as well as an inversely tapered side wall as shown in the Figure. It should be appreciated, for embodiments of the present disclosure, for each type of connection means  116  disclosed herein, and variations thereof, the receiving means  122  may be structurally inverse thereto. 
     In many embodiments, to allow for ease of alignment with adjacent nestable beverage containers, as described hereinbelow, many of the components of the nestable beverage containers may be symmetrical about a central axis C-C passing through the center of top portion  110 , the bottom portion  120 , and the voluminous body  130 . In certain embodiments, however, it is understood it may not be practical to have each and every component symmetrical thereon, for example, where the nestable beverage container is similar to a traditional soda can, the single opening thereof is positioned off-center. 
       FIG. 5  depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The system  500  generally comprises at least a first nestable beverage container  100  and a second nestable beverage container  200 . In certain embodiments, however, a third nestable beverage container  300  up to n nested beverage containers, wherein n is any number feasible within the context of embodiments of the present disclosure, may be provided within the system  500 . 
     Each of the nestable beverage containers within the system  500  generally comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a voluminous body, as described hereinabove. To create system  500 , however, once each of the nestable beverage containers is provided, e.g., the first nestable beverage container  100  and the second nestable beverage container  200 , the connection means  216  of the second beverage container  200  is securely engaged with the receiving means  122  of the first beverage container  100 . As shown, the connection means  216  comprises a threaded surface on an exterior surface of the second nestable beverage container  200 , and the receiving means  122  comprises a corresponding inverse threaded surface for receiving the connection means  216 . 
     Similarly, in system  500 , where a third nestable beverage container  300  is provided, the connection means  316  of the third beverage container  300  is securely engaged with the receiving means  222  of the second beverage container  200 . As shown, the connection means  316  comprises a threaded surface on an exterior surface of the third nestable beverage container  300 , and the receiving means  222  comprises a corresponding inverse threaded surface for receiving the connection means  316 . 
     In many embodiments, system  500  may comprise nestable beverage containers, similarly structured with the exception of the sealing means on each nestable beverage container. For example, in embodiments, system  500  may comprise a first nestable beverage container  100  comprising a sealing means  114  comprising a threaded cap, as described hereinabove. In the same embodiment, however, the second nestable beverage container  200  may comprise a sealing means  214  comprising a peelable tab over the opening thereof, as well as having a threaded exterior surface for receiving a threaded cap, despite no cap necessarily being provided thereon. 
     In such an exemplary embodiment, the user of the system  500  may be able to consume the contents of the first nestable beverage container  100 , separate the first nestable beverage container  100  from the system  500 , and from the connection means  216  of the second nestable beverage container  200 . The first nestable beverage container  100  may then be securely engaged using the connection means  116  with the receiving means  322  of the third nestable beverage container  300 . In addition, the user may optionally remove the threaded cap of the sealing means  114 . The user may then remove the peelable tab of the sealing means  214  and replace it with the threaded cap. Generally, in such an embodiment, the third nestable beverage container  300  will also comprise a sealing means comprising a peelable tab. As such, the user will be able to have a resealable threaded cap on whichever of the nestable beverage containers is the topmost container within the system  500 . 
     Optionally, with embodiments of the present disclosure, when a plurality of nestable beverage containers are engaged within a system  500 , each of the side walls of the respective nestable beverage containers align to form a substantially continuous side wall  532 . It should be appreciated, however, where certain embodiments of the present disclosure may not comprise nestable beverage containers having constant diameter or shaped side walls, the alignment of adjacent sidewalls may only comprise the alignment of the bottom portion of a first nestable beverage container  100  with the sidewall of a second nestable beverage container, such that it may not be readily identifiable upon an initial glance where a first nestable beverage container ends and the second nestable beverage container begins. 
     Although  FIGS. 2-5  depict a nestable beverage container in the general form of a bottle,  FIG. 6  depicts a side view of a nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.  FIG. 6  depicts a nestable beverage container  600  substantially in the shape of a traditional soda can, such as the one shown in  FIG. 1 . However, similar to the embodiments depicted in  FIGS. 2-5 , the nestable beverage container  600  comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a voluminous body  630 , wherein the voluminous body  630  is defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and a side wall  632 . 
     The top portion generally comprises an opening  612  into the voluminous body  630 , a sealing means  614 , and a connection means  616  positioned beneath the sealing means  614 . In the exemplary embodiment, the sealing means  614  comprises a tab and semi-weakened surface covering the opening  612 . However, any of the aforementioned sealing means may be suitable for the exemplary embodiment as well. As shown, the connection means  616  comprises a threaded surface on the exterior of the nestable beverage container  600 . Similarly, however, any of the aforementioned connection means may be suitable for the exemplary embodiment. 
     The receiving means  622  of the nestable beverage container  600  may comprise any suitable structure to adapt to the connection means  616 , for example, an inversely threaded surface  624  to receive and securely engage the connection means of an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
       FIG. 7  depicts a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The system  700  generally comprises at least a first nestable beverage container  600  and a second nestable beverage container  800 . In certain embodiments, however, up to n nested beverage containers, wherein n is any number feasible within the context of embodiments of the present disclosure, may be provided within the system  700 . 
     Each of the nestable beverage containers within the system  700  generally comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a voluminous body, as described hereinabove. To create system  700 , however, once each of the nestable beverage containers is provided, e.g., the first nestable beverage container  600  and the second nestable beverage container  800 , the connection means  816  of the second beverage container  800  is securely engaged with the receiving means  622  of the first beverage container  600 . As shown, the connection means  816  comprises a threaded surface on an exterior surface of the second nestable beverage container  800 , and the receiving means  622  comprises a corresponding inverse threaded surface for receiving the connection means  816 . 
     In many embodiments, it may be desirable to affix a non-beverage item to the bottom and/or top of a beverage container. For example, it may be desirable to package food with a beverage. In embodiments, it may be desirable to affix a can of peanuts to a beer can. In another embodiment, it may be desirable to affix a can of popcorn (popped or unpopped) to a can of soda. In yet another embodiment, it may be desirable to affix a container of ice or ice pack to the bottle and/or top of any beverage container. In a further embodiment, it may be desirable to affix crackers to a can of soup. 
     In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, the second nestable beverage container  800 , as shown in  FIG. 7 , may be utilized as a non-beverage container for storing food or other articles. Depending on the nature of the food or other articles, the size and shape of the second nestable container may vary to fit a particular application. In embodiments, the height of the second nestable container may be shorter than the first nestable beverage container. In another embodiment, the second nestable container may be any variation of shape provided it comprises a means for connecting to the receiving means of the first nestable beverage container. For example, in embodiments, where an ice pack is desired to be affixed to a beer can, the ice pack may be provided in the shape of an insulated holder (commonly known as a coozie), having a connection means positioned on a surface thereof positioned against the bottom of the first nestable beverage container (e.g., the beer can). 
     In other embodiments, depending on the nature of the non-beverage product being stored, the second nestable container may comprise a different sealing means than the first nestable container. For example, where a beer and peanuts are being stored together, the beer can may comprise a pull tab-type sealing means, as described in  FIG. 1 , whereas the peanut can may comprise a peelable tab sealing means. Such peelable tab may comprise a piece of foil or similar material shaped to fit over an entire opening of the second nestable container, and removably affixed thereon by adhesive or similar cohesive agent. A tab of foil, or similar material, extends from the top of the piece of foil near an outer edge thereof, and upon pulling the tab, the piece of foil can be removed. Such a peelable tab is commonly used on food products, pharmaceutical products, etc., to ensure security of the products contained therein. 
       FIG. 8  depicts a carrier for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. As shown in the Figure, the carrier  850  generally comprises a support portion  860  having at least one aperture  862  therethrough, and an optional handle portion, for example, handle  870 . In an alternative embodiment, the handle  870  may comprise a perpendicular projection from the top of the support portion  860 . 
     In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, a system of nestable containers, as shown in  FIG. 7 , may be carried via the carrier  850 . In such an embodiment, the connection means of the second container may be placed through the aperture  862  before engaging the receiving means of the first container. In doing so, the carrier  850  effectively becomes locked between the two containers. 
     The carrier may be provided with anywhere from one to any number of apertures  862  in the support portion  860 . In one commercial embodiment, the carrier may be provided with any of three, six, nine, twelve or fifteen apertures  862 , permitting the overall system to provide six, twelve, eighteen, twenty-four or thirty containers therein, which are traditionally the quantity by which carbonated beverages such as soda, seltzer, and/or beer is sold. 
     The carrier may be made from any of plastic, metal, cardboard, organic materials, combinations thereof or the like. In many embodiments, the carrier is manufactured from cardboard or reinforced/corrugated cardboard, capable of supporting the quantity of containers thereon. In embodiments, the support platform  860  may comprise a first material, and the handle portion  870  another material. For example, the support platform  860  may comprise a cardboard material, while the handle comprises a rope, such as a hemp rope. In many of such embodiments, the carrier materials may be biodegradable or otherwise environmentally friendly. 
       FIG. 9  depicts a tray for packaging a system of nested beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure As shown in the Figure, the tray  900  may generally comprise a tray platform  910  and at least one connection means  920 . The connection means  920  may comprise any of the types of connection means discussed herein, for adapting to a receiving means of a nestable container (not shown). In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, any number of connection means  920  may be provided on a single tray  900 . Optionally, the tray may further comprise a flat and/or recessed portion  930  for placing miscellaneous items thereon. 
     In many embodiments, the tray may be utilized to temporarily carry a nestable container as well as additional items. For example, at a baseball game, a patron may desire to grab a couple sodas and some food. By utilizing a tray, as disclosed herein, the patron may be able to secure the sodas provided in a nestable container as described herein, while placing the food on the flat portion  930  of the tray  900 . By having the nestable containers affixed therein, the patron may be able to prevent spills, dropped cups/cans/bottles, and the like, when walking or moving with the tray  900 . 
       FIG. 10  depicts a side view of a system of nestable beverage containers  1100  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure and  FIG. 11  depicts cross-sectional view of a nestable beverage container  1102  depicted in  FIG. 10 . A nestable beverage container  1100  generally comprises a top portion  1110 , a bottom portion  1120  and a voluminous body  1130 . The voluminous body  1130  is generally defined by the top portion  1110 , the bottom portion  1120  and a side wall  1132 . The system of beverage containers  1100  may comprise a top bottle  1101 , a central bottle  1102 , a bottom bottle  1103 , the central bottle  1102  generally disposed between the top bottle  1101  and a bottom bottle  1103 . While three bottles are depicted, more or less bottles may be included in the system  1100 , for example, two, four, six, or eight bottles may be included. The system may generally include a single top bottle  1101  and a single bottom bottle  1103 . In embodiments the system  1100   a  number of central bottles  1102  nested between the top bottle  1101  and the bottom bottle  1103 . In embodiments, the shapes and sizes of the bottles may vary to achieve a uniform storage capacity within the voluminous body  1130  of each bottle. For example, bottles with receiving means  1122  may be longer and/or wider than bottles without receiving means  1122  to make up for the lost storage space caused by the receiving means  1122 . In embodiments, a system  1100  may comprise bottles  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103  that are shaped similarly or the same, wherein the storage volume of each bottles  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103  may be different. 
     The nestable beverage containers  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103  may comprise any materials suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. In embodiments, the nestable beverage containers  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103  comprises at least one of a polymer, a metal, a metal alloy, glass, combinations thereof or the like. 
     The top portion  1110  generally comprises an opening  1112  into the voluminous body  1130 . In accordance with many embodiments of the present disclosure, the opening  1112  is the only means for accessing an interior of the voluminous body  1130  and any contents of the nestable beverage container  1102 . 
     Generally, the top portion  1110  also comprises a sealing means  1114 . The sealing means  1114  may comprise any structure suitable to control access to an interior of the voluminous body  1130 . In embodiments, the sealing means  1114  comprises a threaded surface and an inversely threaded cap for removably sealing the opening  1112  of the nestable beverage container  1102 . In some embodiments, the sealing means  1114  may comprise a twist off or pry off cap, or the like. In another embodiment, the sealing means  1114  comprises a tab and semi-weakened surface covering the opening  1112 . In further embodiments, the sealing means  1114  may comprise a peelable tab, wherein the peelable tab is removably affixed over the opening  1112  by an adhesive or similar type of cohesion agent. Such type of peelable tabs are commonly utilized as security or tampering devices on various food and beverage products. 
     In yet another embodiment, the sealing means  1114  may comprise a snap-locking cap about a correlating annular tab surrounding the opening  1112 . In yet further embodiments, the sealing means  1114  may comprise a closeable cap, for example, as found on sports drinks, whereby the concept of a threaded cap and surface combination is further complimented by a controllable opening in the cap itself. In such embodiments, the closeable cap may also comprise a dust cap, protecting the portion of the cap from undesirable contaminants. 
     In many embodiments of the present disclosure, the top portion  1110  further comprises a connection means  1116  for allowing the nestable beverage container  1102  to be nested within an adjacent nestable beverage container. In embodiments, the connection means comprises a threaded surface on an exterior of the nestable beverage container. In exemplary embodiments, the connection means  1116  may comprise a threaded surface on an exterior of the neck of a beverage bottle. The neck may be substantially elongated, for example, the neck may comprise the neck of a beer bottle. In embodiments, the threaded surface may extend down from a position just beneath the sealing means  1114 . In another embodiment, the connection means  1116  may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior surface of the sealing means  1114 . For example, where the sealing means  1114  comprises a threaded cap as described above, the connection means  1116  may comprise a threaded surface on the exterior of the threaded cap. In embodiments, the threaded surface may be disposed substantially lower on the container  1102  than the sealing means  1114 . In yet further embodiments, the connection means  1116  may comprise an annular projection from the exterior surface of the nestable beverage container  1102 , for engaging a snap-fit type structure in an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
     In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection means  1116  may comprise an annular ring having at least one tab projecting outward from the nestable beverage container. In such an embodiment, the at least one tab may be adapted to fit within an inverse receptive pattern with an adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, when the tab is inserted into the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container, with a short rotation (e.g., quarter turn, half turn, etc.) the tab may be positioned securely within the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, a plurality of tabs are provided in such types of embodiments. 
     In yet further embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection means  1116  may comprise a specific structural design (e.g., tapering neck, hour-glass shape, etc.) of the outer surface of the top portion  1110  to create a friction-type fit with an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
     The bottom portion  1120  may generally comprise a receiving means  1122  shaped to conform to the connection means  1116  of an adjacently nested beverage container. In many embodiments, the receiving means  1122  is substantially an inverse structure of the connection means  1116 , as positioned on the top portion  1110 . For example, in embodiments, where the connection means  1116  comprises a threaded exterior surface on a tapered side wall of the top portion  1110 , the receiving means  1122  may comprise an inverse threaded surface  1124  for receiving the threaded surface of the connection means  1116 , as well as an inversely tapered side wall as shown in the Figures. It should be appreciated, for embodiments of the present disclosure, for each type of connection means  1116  disclosed herein, and variations thereof, the receiving means  1122  may be structurally inverse thereto. 
     In embodiments of the present disclosure, a system  1100  may comprise bottles  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103  that comprise different elements. For example, the system  1110  may comprise a top bottle  1101  that comprises a receiving means  1122  but does not comprise a connection means. The top bottle  1101  may not comprise a connection means because additional bottles may be intended to be placed underneath, not on top of, the top bottle  1101 . The lack of a connection means in the top bottle  1101  may remove protrusions from the surface  1132  of the top bottle  1101 , whereby the grip on the bottle is improved and the risk of dropping the top bottle  1101  or system  1110  is reduced. 
     The central bottle  1102  may comprise a connection means  1116  adapted to attach, and/or couple with, a receiving means  1122  of a top bottle  1101  or another central bottle. The central bottle  1102  may comprise a receiving means  1122  adapted to couple with a connection means  1116  of a bottom bottle  1103  or another central bottle. The central bottle  1102  may comprise a sealing means  1114 , such as a cap, that may remain in place when the central bottle  1102  is nested within the top bottle  1101 , in another central bottle, or the like. 
     In embodiments, the system  1100  may comprise additional central bottles  1102 . The central bottle  1102  may be nested within the top bottle  1101  or another central bottle. In embodiments, a bottom bottle  1103  may comprise a connection means  1116  but not a receiving means. The bottom bottle  1103  may not comprise a receiving means because additional bottles may be intended to be placed above, not below the bottom bottle  1103 . The lack of a receiving means in the bottom bottle  1103  may remove protrusions from the surface  1132  of the bottom bottle  1103 , whereby the grip on the bottle is improved and the risk of dropping the bottom bottle  1103  or system  1110  is reduced. The bottom bottle  1103  may comprise a sealing means  1114 , such as a cap, that may remain in place when the bottom bottle  1103  is nested within the top bottle  1101 , a central bottle  1102 , or the like. 
     In embodiments, bottom portion  1120  of a bottle  1102  (i.e. a nested or lower portion), may comprise an external sealing means  1114 , such as a cap disposed on the neck portion of the bottle  1102  while the bottle  1102  is in the nested position and nested in the bottom portion  1120  of an additional bottle, for example, the top bottle  1101 . The sealing means  1114 , such as a cap, may be securely engaged with a neck of the bottle  1102  when the connection means  1116  is securely engaged with a second receiving means  1122  on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage bottle. As such, a cap may remain in place on a lower bottle when it is stacked under/nested within an upper bottle, and the upper bottle may comprise a void or area adapted to receive the cap. 
     In many embodiments, to allow for ease of alignment with adjacent nestable beverage containers, as described hereinbelow, many of the components of the nestable beverage containers may be symmetrical about a central axis passing through the center of top portion  1110 , the bottom portion  1120 , and the voluminous body  1130 . In certain embodiments, however, it is understood it may not be practical to have every component symmetrical thereon, for example, where the nestable beverage container is similar to a traditional soda can, the single opening thereof is positioned off-center. Although a system  1100  of bottles is depicted in  FIG. 10 , it is contemplated that alternative containers may be used. For example, instead of bottles  1101 ,  1102 ,  1103 , cans of the same or similar components, i.e., a sealing means and/or connection means may be used. In embodiments, the cans may be adapted to be opened with a tab, or the like, or may comprise an aluminum can adapted to be opened with a can opener, or the like. 
       FIG. 12  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers  1200  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. Nestable beverage containers  1200  generally comprise a top portion, a bottom portion and a voluminous body, as described supra with respect to other embodiments shown in at least  FIGS. 6 and 7 . A voluminous body may generally defined by the top portion, the bottom portion and a side wall. The system of beverage containers  1200  may comprise a top container  1220 , a central container  1230 , a bottom container  1240 , the central container  1230  generally disposed between the top container  1220  and a bottom container  1240 . While three containers are depicted, additional or fewer containers may be included in the system  1200 , for example, two, four, six, or eight containers may be included. In embodiments, the containers may generally comprise cans, buckets, cylindrical containers, square containers, or the like. 
     The system may generally include a single top container  1220  and a single bottom container  1240 . In embodiments the system  1200  a number of central containers  1230  nested between the top container  1220  and the bottom container  1240  may be any number suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, or the like. In embodiments, the shapes and sizes of the containers may vary to achieve a uniform storage capacity within the voluminous body of each container. For example, containers with receiving means  1222  may be longer and/or wider than containers without receiving means, such as the bottom container  1240 , to make up for lost storage space due to the presence of the receiving means  1222 . In embodiments, a system  1200  may comprise containers  1220 ,  1230 ,  1240  that are shaped similarly or the same, wherein the storage volume of each containers  1220 ,  1230 ,  1240  may be the same or different to accommodate any changes in volume caused by the receiving means  1222 , or the like. In embodiments, the containers  1220 ,  1230 , and  1240  may comprise substantially the same shape, different shapes, combinations thereof, or the like. 
     The nestable beverage containers  1220 ,  1230 ,  1240  may comprise any materials suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. In embodiments, the nestable beverage containers  1220 ,  1230 ,  1240  comprises at least one of a polymer, a metal, a metal alloy, glass, plastic, combinations thereof or the like. A top portion  1216  may generally comprises an opening  1212  into the voluminous body  1250 . In accordance with many embodiments of the present disclosure, the opening  1212  is the only means for accessing an interior of the voluminous body  1250  and any contents of the nestable beverage container  1230 . 
     Generally, the top portion  1216  also comprises a sealing means  1214 . In embodiments, the sealing means  1214  may comprise a pull tab and a semi-weakened surface for sealing the opening, the semi-weakened surface capable of being opened by the pull tab, or the like. The sealing means  1214  may comprise any structure suitable to control access to an interior of the voluminous body  1250 . In further embodiments, the sealing means  1214  may comprise a peelable tab, wherein the peelable tab is removably affixed over the opening  1212  by an adhesive or similar type of cohesion agent. Such types of peelable tabs are commonly utilized as security or tampering devices on various food and beverage products. 
     In yet another embodiment, the sealing means  1214  may comprise a snap-locking cap about a correlating annular tab surrounding the opening  1212 . In yet further embodiments, the sealing means  1214  may comprise a closeable cap, for example, as found on sports drinks, whereby the concept of a threaded cap and surface combination is further complimented by a controllable opening in the cap itself. In such embodiments, the closeable cap may also comprise a dust cap, protecting the portion of the cap from undesirable contaminants. In embodiments, the containers  1200  may comprise jars, or the like, with lids that may be screwed on, snapped on, or otherwise attached to cover an opening in the jar, or the like. 
     In many embodiments of the present disclosure, the top portion  1216  further comprises a connection means  1236  for allowing the nestable beverage container  1230  to be nested within an adjacent nestable beverage container. In embodiments, the connection means  1236  comprises a threaded surface on an exterior of the nestable beverage container. In embodiments, the connection means  1236  may comprise one or more protruding structures or tabs adapted to couple with the receiving means  1222 . The receiving means  1222  may also be adapted to receive and couple with the connection means  1236 . 
     In exemplary embodiments, a connection means  1236  may comprise a threaded surface on an exterior of the neck of a beverage container. In embodiments, the threaded surface may extend down from a position just beneath the sealing means  1214 . In another embodiment, the connection means  1236  may comprise protrusions disposed on an outer portion of the top portion  1216 , or the like. In yet further embodiments, the connection means  1236  may comprise an annular projection from the exterior surface of a nestable beverage container, for engaging a snap-fit type structure in an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
     In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the connection means  1236  may comprise an annular ring having at least one tab projecting outward from the nestable beverage container. In such an embodiment, the at least one tab may be adapted to fit within an inverse receptive pattern with an adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, when the tab is inserted into the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container, with a short rotation (e.g., quarter turn, half turn, etc.) the tab may be positioned securely within the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, a plurality of tabs may be provided in such embodiments, or the like. 
     In yet further embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection means  1236  may comprise a specific structural design (e.g., tapering neck, hour-glass shape, etc.) of the outer surface of the top portion  1216  to create a friction-type fit with an adjacent nestable beverage container. 
     A bottom portion  1218  may generally comprise a receiving means  1222  shaped to conform to the connection means  1236  of an adjacently nested beverage container. In embodiments, not all containers in the system  1200  may be identical. For example, some containers may comprise a connection means  1236  and a receiving means  1222  (such as the central container  1230 ), some containers may comprise a connection means  1236  and not a receiving means (such as the bottom container  1240 ), and some containers may comprise a receiving means  1222  and not a connection means (such as the top container  1220 ). A variation in can types is also contemplated in all embodiments disclosed by and within the present disclosure. 
     In many embodiments, the receiving means  1222  is substantially an inverse structure of the connection means  1236 , as positioned on the top portion  1216 . For example, in embodiments, where the connection means  1236  comprises a threaded exterior surface on a tapered side wall of the top portion  1216 , the receiving means  1222  may comprise an inverse threaded surface  1224  for receiving the threaded surface of the connection means  1236 , as well as an inversely tapered side wall. It should be appreciated, for embodiments of the present disclosure, for each type of connection means  1236  disclosed herein, and variations thereof, the receiving means  1222  may be structurally inverse thereto and/or may be adapted to otherwise couple with each other through mechanical methods. In embodiments, when assembled the system  1200  may produce a single continuous side wall  1232 , or the like. 
     In embodiments of the present disclosure, a system  1200  may comprise containers  1220 ,  1230 ,  1240  that comprise different elements. For example, the system  1210  may comprise a top container  1220  that comprises a receiving means  1222  but does not comprise a connection means. The top container  1220  may not comprise a connection means because additional containers may be intended to be placed underneath, not on top of, the top container  1220 . The lack of a connection means in the top container  1220  may remove protrusions from the surface  1232  of the top container  1220 , whereby the grip on the container is improved and the risk of dropping the top container  1220  or system  1210  is reduced. In embodiments, each container may comprise the same or different sealing means  1214 , combinations thereof, or the like. 
     The central container  1230  may comprise a connection means  1236  adapted to attach, and/or couple with, a receiving means  1222  of a top container  1220  or another central container. The central container  1230  may comprise a receiving means  1222  adapted to couple with a connection means  1236  of a bottom container  1240  or another central container. The central container  1230  may comprise a sealing means  1214 , such as a cap, that may remain in place when the central container  1230  is nested within the top container  1220 , in another central container, or the like. 
     In embodiments, the system  1200  may comprise additional central containers  1230 . The central container  1230  may be may be nested within the top container  1220  or another central container. In embodiments, a bottom container  1240  may comprise a connection means  1236  but not a receiving means. The bottom container  1240  may not comprise a receiving means because additional containers may be intended to be placed above, not below the bottom container  1240 . The bottom container  1240  may comprise a sealing means  1214 , such as a weakened portion and pull tab combination, that may remain in place when the bottom container  1240  is nested within the top container  1220 , a central container  1230 , or the like. 
     In embodiments, bottom portion  1218  of a container  1230  (i.e. a nested or lower portion), may comprise an external sealing means  1214 , such as a cap disposed on the top portion of the container  1230  while the container  1230  is in the nested position and nested in the bottom portion  1218  of an additional container, for example, the top container  1220 . The sealing means  1214 , such as a cap, may be securely engaged with a neck of the container  1230  when the connection means  1236  is securely engaged with a second receiving means  1222  on a bottom portion of a second nestable beverage container. As such, a cap may remain in place on a lower container when it is stacked under/nested within an upper container, and the upper container may comprise a void or area adapted to receive the cap. 
     In many embodiments, to allow for ease of alignment with adjacent nestable beverage containers, as described herein, many of the components of the nestable beverage containers may be symmetrical about a central axis passing through the center of top portion  1216 , the bottom portion  1218 , and the voluminous body  1250 . In certain embodiments, however, it is understood it may not be practical to have each and every component symmetrical thereon, for example, where the nestable beverage container is similar to a traditional soda can, the single opening thereof is positioned off-center. Although a system  1200  of containers is depicted in  FIG. 12 , it is contemplated that alternative containers may be used. For example, instead of containers  1220 ,  1230 ,  1240 , bottles of the same or similar components, i.e., a sealing means and/or connection means may be used. In embodiments, the cans may be adapted to be opened with a tab, or the like, or may comprise a can with no openings, the can adapted to be opened with a can opener, or the like. 
       FIG. 13  depicts a side view of nestable beverage container system  1300  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The beverage containers system  1300  may comprise two or more containers  1301 ,  1303  adapted to couple with each other. In the example depicted in  FIG. 13 , two bottles  1301 ,  1303  are depicted, however any number of bottles and/or other containers suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure are contemplated. In the example depicted in  FIG. 13 , a top bottle  1301  and a bottom bottle  1303  may combine to form a nestable beverage container system  1300  that may hold a volume of liquid typical in standard bottles. For example, a standard beer bottle may hold 12 fluid ounces. In embodiments, the nestable beverage container system  1300  may combine to hold 12 fluid ounces, or the like. For example, the top bottle  1301  may hold 6 ounces and the bottom bottle  1303  may hold 6 ounces of liquid, or the like. In another embodiment, the top bottle  1301  may hold 4 ounces and the bottom bottle  1303  may hold 8 ounces, or the like, that may be substantially equivalent to the 12 ounces, or the amount a standard container holds. 
     In exemplary embodiments, the nestable beverage container system  1300  may comprise an opening  1312  into the individual containers  1301 ,  1303 , a sealing means  1314  for sealing the opening  1312 , a sidewall  1332  defining a volume of the containers, and a connection means  1316  for coupling with a receiving means  1322  of an adjacent nested bottle. Examples of the opening  1312 , sealing means  1314 , sidewall  1332 , connection means  1316 , and receiving means  1322  are described herein with respect to the other figures. For example, the connection means  1316  and receiving means  1322  may comprise inversely threaded portions adapted to couple with each other to join adjacent bottles  1301 ,  1303 . The sealing means  1314  may be a cap, or the like, and may not comprise a threaded portion, wherein the receiving means  1322  of an adjacent bottle comprises a cavity adapted to accept and receive the cap, or the like. As shown in the example in  FIG. 14 , in exemplary embodiments, each bottle in the system  1300  need not be identical. For example, the top bottle  1301  may comprise a receiving means  1322  but not a connection means  1316 . The bottom bottle  1301  may comprise a connection means  1316  but not a receiving means  1322 . In exemplary embodiments, two smaller bottles  1301 ,  1303  may be coupled together to form a single standard sized bottle, or the like. 
       FIG. 14  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers  1400  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The beverage containers system  1400  may comprise two or more containers  1401 ,  1403  adapted to couple with each other. In the example depicted in  FIG. 14 , two cans  1401 ,  1403  are depicted, however any number of cans and/or other containers suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure are contemplated. In the example depicted in  FIG. 14 , a top can  1401  and a bottom can  1403  may combine to form a nestable beverage container system  1400  that may hold a volume of liquid typical in standard cans. For example, a standard beer can may hold 12 fluid ounces. In embodiments, the nestable beverage container system  1400  may combine to hold 12 fluid ounces, or the like. For example, the top can  1401  may hold 6 ounces and the bottom can  1403  may hold 6 ounces of liquid, or the like. In another embodiment, the top can  1401  may hold 4 ounces and the bottom can  1403  may hold 8 ounces, or the like, that may be substantially equivalent to the 12 ounces, or the amount a standard container holds. The top can  1401  and bottom can  1403  may couple together to form a visually seamless sidewall, wherein a parts of an image  1410 , such as a label, picture, text, logo, or the like may be printed across both cans  1401 ,  1403  to form the single complete image  1410  when the cans  1401 ,  1403  are combined. 
     In exemplary embodiments, the nestable beverage container system  1400  may comprise an opening  1412  into the individual containers  1401 ,  1403 , a sealing means  1414  for sealing the opening  1412 , a sidewall  1432  defining a volume of the containers, and a connection means  1416  for coupling with a receiving means  1422  of an adjacent nested can. Examples of the opening  1412 , sealing means  1414 , sidewall  1432 , connection means  1416 , and receiving means  1422  are described herein with respect to the other figures. For example, the connection means  1416  and receiving means  1422  may comprise inversely threaded portions adapted to couple with each other to join adjacent cans  1401 ,  1403 . The sealing means  1414  may be a weakened portion and a tab adapted to open the weakened portion, or the like, wherein the receiving means  1422  of an adjacent can comprises a cavity adapted to accept and receive the tab, or the like. As shown in the example in  FIG. 14 , in exemplary embodiments, each can in the system  1400  need not be identical. For example, the top can  1401  may comprise a receiving means  1422  but not a connection means  1416 . The bottom can  1401  may comprise a connection means  1416  but not a receiving means  1422 . In exemplary embodiments, two smaller cans  1401 ,  1403  may be coupled together to form a single standard sized can, or the like. 
       FIG. 15  depicts a side view of nestable beverage containers  1500  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The examples shown in  FIG. 15  are substantially identical to the example cans depicted in  FIG. 14 , with the exception that no opening is present, and the top can  1502  and the bottom can  1504  comprise a substantially flat top surface  1550 ,  1552  and no opening. Cans of this type would need to be opened with a can opener, or the like. The cans  1550 ,  1552  connect in the same way as described with respect to  FIG. 14 . 
       FIG. 16  depicts a top perspective view of a stackable and nestable beverage container  1600  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In exemplary embodiments, a top portion  1610  may be substantially equivalent to the examples of cans described herein with the exception of the connection means  1620 . For example, the top portion  1610  may comprise a weakened portion and a pull tab, a peelable tab covering an opening, or no opening at all. In embodiments where the container  1600  does not contain an opening on the top portion  1610 , a can opener or similar device may be used to open the container  1600 . In embodiments, the container  1600  may also comprise an upper rim  1650  or flange extending upwardly from the side wall  1632  of the container  1600 . An upper rim  1650  may extend from the side wall  1632 , the top portion  1610 , and/or the like. The upper rim  1650  may be positioned at a perpendicular angle to the top portion  1610  or at any angle generally between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to a plan formed by the top portion  1610  of the container  1600 , or the like. 
     In embodiments, the upper rim  1650  may comprise a generally rounded shape, and may be adapted to fit within and/or be nested within an adjacent container. The side wall  1632  may be equivalent to a side wall of a standard can or the side wall in accordance with embodiments described herein supra. The upper rim  1650  may be generally annular or circular and rise above a top surface at the center of the top portion  1610  of the can. The upper rim  1650  in standard cans may be adapted to contain a portion of liquid that overflows or spills onto the top portion  1610  of the can within the upper rim  1650 . 
     In some exemplary embodiments, the upper rim  1650  may comprise one or more connection means  1620  adapted to attach the container  1600  to an adjacent nestable can, or the like. In some exemplary embodiments, the connection means  1620  may comprise protrusions or tabs that protrude, angle, and/or bend outwardly or inwardly from an outermost surface of an upper rim  1650  or flange of a container  1600  away from or toward a central axis running vertically through the center of the can, or the like. Although three connection means  1620  are depicted in  FIG. 16 , any number of connection means  1620  suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure adapted to couple a container  1600  with a second container are contemplated. 
     A connection means  1620  may be formed generally to couple with a receiving means (see  FIG. 17 ) of a second adjacent container, thereby allowing the container  1600  to be nested within the adjacent beverage container. In embodiments, a connection means  1620  may comprise one or more projections from the exterior surface of the top portion  1610  or upper rim  1650 . In embodiments, the projections of the connection means  1620  may protrude at an angle between 0 and 90 degrees from a vertical plane defined by the outer surface of the upper rim  1650 . The connection means  1620  may protrude outwardly or inwardly toward the center of the container  1600 . In embodiments, the protrusion may comprise a hook-like structure, a snapping structure, or a downward facing tab configured to couple with a receiving means of a second container, or the like. 
     In embodiments, the connection means  1620  or at least one tab or projection may be adapted to fit within a receiving means of an adjacent container. A receiving means may comprise an inverse receptive pattern with an adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, when the tab is inserted into the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container, with a short rotation (e.g., quarter turn, half turn, etc.) the tab may be positioned securely within the receptive pattern on the adjacent nestable beverage container. Generally, a plurality of tabs are provided in such types of embodiments. An exemplary receiving means is depicted in  FIG. 17 . 
       FIG. 17  depicts a bottom perspective view of the nestable beverage container  1600  shown in  FIG. 16  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In addition to the components described with respect to  FIG. 16 , the container  1600  may also comprise a receiving means  1752 . The number and location of the receiving means  1762  may formed in an equal number and corresponding location to the connection means  1620  on the top portion  1610 . In the example shown in  FIGS. 16 and 17 , the connection means  1620  may be a protrusion from the upper rim  1620  and the receiving means  1752  may be formed in an inverse receptive pattern allowing the connection means  1620 , or the like, to slide in a groove  1720  formed in a lower rim  1750  of the container  1600 . The lower rim  1750  may be generally annular in shape and may extend downwardly away from the side wall  1632 . The connection means  1620  may fit in the lower rim  1750  or may be a separate component affixed to the lower rim, for example, with adhesive, by friction fit, and/or the like. 
     In exemplary embodiments, a can  1600  may comprise one or more connection means  1620  which may comprise protrusions on an upper rim  1650  of the container  1600 . The protrusions on the upper rim  1650  of the container  1600  may comprise any number suitable for embodiments of the present disclosure. For the example, the container may comprise three connection means  1620  comprising protrusions. The connection means  1620  may be adapted to fit within a receiving means  1752  of an adjacent container. The receiving means  1752  may comprise a channel, or the like, adapted to receive the connection means  1620  and allow the connection means  1620  to slide within the receiving means  1752  until it reaches the top of a lower rim  1750  positioned on the lower portion  1718  of the can. In embodiments, the lower rim  1750  may be integral with the side wall  1632  of the container  1600 , or the like. 
     In embodiments, after the connection means  1620  is positioned within the receiving means  1752  and reaches the top of the lower rim  1750 , the container  1600  may then be slid within a track  1725  positioned on the top of the interior portion of the lower rim  1750 , or the like. In embodiments, the connection means  1620  or protrusions may fit within the track  1725  to secure adjacent containers together. The connection means  1620  may slide within the track  1725  of an adjacent can when the user turns the can until the connection means  1620  or protrusion contacts a stop  1754 , or the like, thereby preventing the can from turning further. The stop  1754  may comprise a protrusion or bump, or may simply comprise the end of the track  1725 . In embodiments, the track  1725  may be an indentation, groove, or the like, sized to fit the connection means  1620  or protrusion, on the interior surface of the lower rim  1750 , or the like. The number of tracks  1725  may generally correspond to the number of connection means  1620  of a container  1600 , or the like. 
     In embodiments, when a connection means  1620  is positioned within a track  1725  of an adjacent container, the containers are prevented from dislodging or disconnecting until the user turns the can in such a manner that reverses the connection means  1620  back out of the track  1725  and out of the receiving means  1752 , by turning the can in an direction opposite the stops  1754 , or the like. A stop  1754  may prevent the cans from being turned past a certain point. For example, the stop  1754  may allow the nested containers to turn up until a ¼ turn, a ⅓ turn, a ½ turn, or the like. 
     In operation, the user may align the connection means  1620  of a lower can with the receiving means  1752  of an upper can, slide the connection means  1620  of the lower can into the receiving means  1752  of the upper can until the connection means  1620  reaches the top of the lower rim  1750  of the upper can, turn the cans such that the connection means  1620  or protrusion slides within the track  1725  of the upper can until the connection means  1620  comes into contact with a stop  1754 , or the like, stopping the rotation of the cans, thereby securing the lower can and the upper can together, wherein the upper rim  1650  of the lower can is nested, or the like, within the lower rim  1750  of the upper can, or the like. To separate the cans, the process may be reversed. The cans may be turn such that the connection means  1620  of the lower can may be reversed out of the track  1725  of the upper can, away from the stop  1754 , then the connection means  1620  of the lower can may be slid downwardly through the receiving means  1752  of the upper can, away from the upper can, until the upper can and the lower can, or the like, are separated. In the examples depicted in  FIGS. 16 and 17 , the connection means  1620  and the receiving means  1752  are generally integral with the container  1600 , however the connection means  1620  and/or receiving means  1752  may comprise separate pieces that may be connected to a standard can, container, or the like.  FIGS. 18 and 19  depict examples wherein the connection means  1620  and/or receiving means  1752  are separate portions that may be attached to a standard can, container, and/or the like. 
       FIG. 18  depicts a top perspective view of a nestable beverage container  1800  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure.  FIG. 19  depicts a bottom perspective view of the nestable beverage container  1800  shown in  FIG. 18  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The example container  1800  shown in  FIGS. 18 and 19  comprise a connection means  1820  comprises similar components to the cans described supra, and descriptions of common elements (side wall, top portion, bottom portion, sealing means, etc.) may be found supra and are not repeated here for purposes of brevity and clarity. It should be appreciated that any element of any example in any embodiment of the present disclosure can be used with any other element of any example in any embodiment of the present disclosure. 
     In embodiments, a container  1800  may comprise a separate upper connector  1852  and bottom connector  1854 . The upper connector  1852  may comprise a connection means  1820  such as threading, protrusions, snaps, or any other example connection means consistent with the present disclosure. The lower connector  1854  may comprise a receiving means  1824  adapted to couple with the connection means  1820  and may comprise threading, slots, channels, or any mechanism adapted to couple with the connection means  1820  consistent with the present disclosure. In the example depicted in  FIGS. 18 and 19 , the upper connector  1852  may be adapted to connect, or be secured to an upper rim  1850  of a standard container, such as a can, or the like. 
     In exemplary embodiments, the lower connector  1854  may be adapted to connect, or be secured to and lower rim of a standard container, such as a can, or the like. An upper connector  1852  and/or a lower connector  1854  may comprise pieces separate from the can or container and/or be adapted to fit and or connect to a standard can. The upper connector  1852  and/or lower connector  1854  may be adapted to fit and/or form around an exterior surface of upper lip  1850  and/or lower lip of a standard can, or may fit within the interior surface of the lower lip and/or upper lip of a standard can. The connectors  1852 ,  1854  may be adapted to attach to the top and bottom of a standard container/or the like via friction fit, snap, protrusions, tracks, locking connectors, adhesive, and/or any method consistent with the present disclosure. The upper connector  1852  may comprise a connection means  1820  adapted to couple with the receiving means  1824  of a lower connector  1854  of an adjacent can, or the like. For example, a connection means  1820  on a first can may comprise a threading and a receiving means  1824  on an adjacent can may comprise an inverse threading such that the cans, or the like, may be coupled with each other. The connection means  1820  and receiving means  1824  may comprise any mechanism for connecting two cans consistent with the present disclosure. 
       FIGS. 20-38  depict various implementations of a container transport apparatus or portions of container transport apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The example container transport apparatus implementations are designed and formed to carry beverage containers that are stackable or nestable in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. By way of example, the stackable cans depicted and described herein may be transported by a container transport apparatus depicted in  FIGS. 20-38 , or the like. Container transport apparatus implementations may comprise a handle, a support surface, and apertures through the support surface. The apertures may be sized, shaped, and adapted to accept a portion of a stackable or nestable beverage container or can. For example, a top potion of a stackable can may be inserted through the aperture and attached to a bottom portion of a second stackable can, thereby attaching the cans in a stacked or nested configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. When the containers are attached in a stackable configuration through the aperture via a connection means as described herein, or the like, the container transport apparatus supports both cans disposed on opposite sides of the support surface, or the like. 
     Container transport apparatus implementations may be lifted and carried for transport via a handle, or the like. A handle may be sized to accept the hand of a user, or the like. Although depicted as protruding from the support surface in some figures, a handle may an aperture integral to the support surface and disposed within the boundaries of the support surface. In embodiments of the present disclosure a beverage transportation system may comprise the container transport apparatus and at least two beverages connected via a connection means as described herein, or the like. A container transport apparatus as shown may be adapted to carry cans in accordance with the present disclosure and any stackable or nestable can. The carrier may hold cans on both side via an opening between the two cans. 
     A container transport apparatus may comprise a substantially sturdy material suitable for carrying cans, or the like, such as cardboard, paperboard, fiberboard, or thick paper/recyclable material adapted to hold the weight of multiple cans. In the embodiments shown, the container transport apparatus may hold a plurality of stackable cans. For example,  FIG. 20  depicts a container transport apparatus  2000  adapted to transport twelve (12) cans in total, with six (6) cans on each side of a support surface  2002 . The term “can” as used herein may generally refer to an example of a stackable and/or nestable beverage container in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure and may include containers that are not cans. It is contemplated that other stackable and/or nestable containers may be transported by container transport apparatus in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, stackable bottles, or the like, may be transported via implementations of a container transport apparatus in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     In accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, beverage containers may be disposed on both sides of a support surface having apertures disposed therein. In some implementations, the support surface may be a flat or substantially flat board. For example, the support surface may be a flat piece of cardboard having apertures sized to accept at least the top portion of stackable and/or nestable cans. In some implementations, stackable cans may be held via the support surface, or the like, by a force driving the cans together by attaching the top of one can to the bottom of another can through the aperture in the support surface, thereby pulling the cans toward each other and compressing the support surface. The cans may be held onto the board because they are secured to the board and one another in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the cans or beverage containers may be screwed into each other or otherwise attached, and they may be held to the support surface by that attachment. 
     In some embodiments, stackable and/or nestable cans or beverage containers are attached to the support surface, or the like, by pinching or compressing a portion of the support surface between the cans when the cans are attached to each other. When attaching the cans together, the attachment pulls the cans inwardly toward each other and toward the support surface, such that the support surface is pinched, wedged, compressed, and/or the like between the cans. The pressure of the attachment on both sides of the board caused by the attachment of the cans to each other secures each can snugly against the board, or the like. The cans may not be attached to the board in the way that typical plastic ring packaging is used on cans, namely the plastic six pack rings secured around an upper lip of the cans. Rather, the cans secure to each other on opposing sides of a support surface, or the like, and are attached to the support surface because they are secured to each other and exert pressure on the support surface due to that connection. 
     It is contemplated that other numbers of holes or apertures may be used. For example, 1-15 holes may be used on the board, or the like. In a one-hole version of the transport apparatus, two (2) cans may be transported, one on each side of the support surface. In a three-hole version, up to six (6) cans may be supported and transported, three (3) cans on each side of the support surface. The transport apparatus may include holes or apertures for the nestable beverage containers and one additional aperture that may be used to form a handle to allow the user to carry the container transport apparatus, or the like. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 20 , a side view of a container transport apparatus  2000  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. In this exemplary implementation, the container transport apparatus  2000  comprises a support surface  2002 , one or more apertures  2006 , one or more rims  2004  defining the one or more apertures  2006 , a handle  2010 , and/or the like. Although the handle  2010  is depicted on a longer side of the implementation shown in  FIG. 20 , it is contemplated that the handle may be moved to any suitable location or side that allows for transport of nestable beverage cans in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the handle  2010  may be disposed on a shorter side, the right or left side, or on the top or bottom side. It is contemplated that more than one handle may be included, for example, one on a top side and one on a right side. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a support surface  2002  may be adapted to carry nestable and/or stackable beverage containers. The support surface may be flat and may be made of a sturdy material for supporting the weight of stackable and/or nestable beverage cans, or the like. 
     In use, two or more nestable beverage cans may be joined end-to-end through the aperture, such that one can is on a first side of the support surface  2002  and another can is on the opposite side. The cans may be connected through the aperture  2006  and secured to the rim  2004  with the force of attaching the cans together. For example, using the methods described herein, the bottom of a fist can may be disposed on the support surface  2002  on a first side. The top of a second can may be disposed through the aperture  2006  on the support surface  2002  on a second side, opposite the fist side. The bottom of the first can may be joined to the top of the second can, which may be disposed through the aperture  2006 . The force created by securing the cans to each other compresses upon the rim  2004  and/or the surrounding area of the support surface  2002  around the aperture  2006 , such that both cans pull each other inwardly toward the support surface  2002 . This inward force secures the cans to the container transport  2000 . 
       FIG. 21  depicts a top view of a container transport  2000  with nestable beverage containers  2020 ,  2030  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. A container transport  2000  allows beverage containers  2020 ,  2030  to be secured to each other through the support surface  2002  via an aperture  2006 , thereby securing the containers  2020 ,  2030  to the support surface  2002  by the inward force created by connecting the containers  2020 ,  2030  to each other. The inward force secures the containers  2020 ,  2030  to the support surface  2002  by compressing a portion of the support surface  2002  between the attached containers  2020 ,  2030 . In the implementation shown in  FIG. 21 , the support surface  2002  supports a first container  2020  and a second container  2030 , or the like. It is contemplated that the container transport  2000  may be adapted to support additional or less containers than depicted. 
     The first container  2022  may be have a top portion  2022  and bottom portion  2024 . The second container  2030  may have a top portion  2034  and a bottom portion  2032 . The bottom portion of  2024  of the first container  2022  may be attached to the top portion  2034  of the second container  2032 , thereby securing the containers  2020 ,  2032  to the support surface  2002  in a stackable and/or nestable configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The top portion  2034  of the second container  2030  may be disposed through an aperture  2006  though the support surface  2002  when attached to the bottom portion  2024  of the first container  2020 . Greater detail of an example attachment of two stackable and/or nestable containers is shown in  FIGS. 33-38 . The container transport  2000  may comprise a handle  2010  adapted for lifting the transport  2000  and carrying the transport  2000  and attached beverage containers  2022 ,  2030 . For clarity and to reduce repetition, only one set of containers  2020 ,  2030  are labeled in  FIG. 21 , although three (3) sets of containers are depicted. It is contemplated that the additional unlabeled containers may be identical to the set of labeled containers. In some embodiments, the transport  2000  may be used to support different types of containers. For example, the transport  2000  may support two different types or sizes of containers through different apertures. In these embodiments, the apertures may be of different sizes to allow for different sized containers or different types of containers. 
     Referring now to  FIG. 22 , a side view of a container transport  2200  with nestable and/or stackable containers  2220 ,  2230  and a stand  2237  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure is shown. In this implementation, a stand  2237  is presented at the bottom of the support surface  2202  and the containers  2220 ,  2232  are attached to the support surface  2202 . A first container  2220  may include a bottom portion  2224  that is attachable to a top portion  2234  of a second container  2230 . When attached, the containers  2220 ,  2230  may be attached together with the top portion  2234  of the second container  2230  extending through a central area  2240  which may be disposed at a center portion of an aperture  2206  through support surface  2202 . The central area  2240  may be disposed on a plane extending through the support surface  2202  running parallel or substantially parallel with at least one outer surface (e.g., a front face or a back face) of the support surface  2202 . In this implementation, a stand  2237  may be included that may include several legs  2236  and a stand support  2238  for supporting the legs  2236  and supporting the transport  2200  in an upright position. The stand support  2238  may be a piece of the same material comprising the support surface  2202  or may comprise a material such as cardboard, plastic, string, and/or the like, adapted to keep the stand support from collapsing by connecting two legs  2236  of the stand  2237  together. The legs  2236  may extend away from each other and a central area  2240 , such that the downward pressure and the weight of the container transport  2200  and the containers  220 ,  2230  may be supported by the legs  2236  in an upside down “V” shaped configuration, or the like. 
       FIG. 23  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus  2300  with a portion having a triangular shape in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. This implementation shows a different variation of the shape of a support surface  2302  of the transport apparatus  2300 . In this embodiment up to six (6) cans or a “six pack” may be supported and transported by the container transport  2300 . The container transport  2300  may be lifted via a handle  2310 , or the like. The container transport apparatus  2300  may comprise apertures  2306  for accepting a portion of stackable and/or nestable containers and a rim  2304  surrounding and defining the apertures  2306 , the rim  2304  adapted to support the containers when they are attached in a stackable configuration through the apertures  2036 , and/or the like. 
       FIG. 24  depicts a side view of a container transport  2400  with a portion having a trapezoidal shape in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. This implementation shows an alternative shape for the support surface  2402 . As in the previous example, this example is also adapted to transport up to six (6) beverage containers via apertures  2306  and surrounding rims  2304  and may be carried by a handle  2310  consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 25  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus  2500  with a portion having perforated, indented, or pre-bent portions  2508  surrounding the apertures  2506  through the support surface  2502  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this implementation, perforated or indented portions  2508  may be included to allow for the cans to more easily connect with each other and secure to the transport apparatus  2500 . The perforated, indented, or pre-bent portions  2508  may be disposed between an outer rim  2504  and the aperture  2506  of the transport apparatus  2500  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the perforated, indented, or pre-bent portions  2508  may be disposed on a piece of material within the outer rim  2504  such that the material, which may be the same material as a support surface  2502 , is thinner and of a smaller thickness than the material disposed outside of the outer rim  2504  or the like. In other words, the support surface  2502  may have a first thickness and material between the outer rim  2504  and the aperture  2506  may be thinner in thickness than the first thickness of the support surface  2502 . In exemplary embodiments, this implementation may comprise a handle  2510  for allowing the transport apparatus  2500  to be lifted, carried, or otherwise hung, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 26  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus  2600  with a portion having indented rims  2512  disposed between outer rims  2604  and the apertures  2606  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The indented rims  2512  may allow stackable and/or nestable cans to be more easily and more securely attached to the support surface  2602 . The indented rims  2512  may have a thinner thickness than the outer rims  2604  and the material of the support surface  2602  disposed outside of the outer rims  2604 . The indented rims  2512  may be thinner than the outer rims  2604 . The indented rims  2512  may extend from the outer rims  2604  and have a thinner thickness than the outer rims  2604 . In accordance with exemplary embodiments, the container transport apparatus  2600  may comprise a handle  2610  for allowing the transport apparatus  2600  to be lifted, carried, or otherwise hung, in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 27  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus  2700  system having three openings for supporting beverage containers  2720 ,  2730  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In the implementation depicted, six beverage containers  2720 ,  2730  are carried by the transport apparatus system  2700 . The containers  2720 ,  2730  may be supported on opposing sides of a support surface  2702  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this implementation the apertures may be disposed side-by-side in a vertical configuration. The top portion of a first can  2720  may be disposed through a cardboard, or the like, support surface  2702  and attached to a bottom portion of a second can  2730 , or the like. The attachment of all cans depicted occurs in the same way. 
       FIG. 28  depicts a side view of a container transport apparatus  2800  having a central handle  2810  for supporting beverage containers  2820 ,  2830  in a direction substantially parallel to the handle  2810  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this implementation, a support surface  2802  is adapted to be carried in a manner parallel to the ground, or the like. The cans  2820 ,  2830  are carried in an upright or vertical position in this implementation. A handle  2810  may be disposed in a center portion of the surface  2802  to allow for the support surface  2802  to be carried in a manner parallel to the ground surface, or the like.  FIG. 29  depicts a top view of the container transport apparatus  2800  having a central handle  2810  for supporting beverage containers in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. A number of apertures  2806  may be disposed around the central handle  2810  and through the support surface  2802  for supporting cans attached in a stackable and/or nestable configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 30  depicts a view of a container transport apparatus  3000  in a flattened configuration prior to assembly in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The transport apparatus  3000  may be stored in this flattened position to save storage space and allow the transport apparatus  3000  to be stackable prior to assembly, like the way pizza boxes and cardboard boxes are stored prior to assembly. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, to assemble the transport apparatus  3000  and move it from a flattened storage configuration to a usable configuration for carrying nestable and/or stackable containers, a top portion or flap  3003  and a bottom portion or flap  3005  of the apparatus  3000  may be folded inwardly toward the center of a support surface  3002  in the direction indicated by arrows x and y, in some embodiments about a perforated, pre-folded, or indented fold line  3007 . The transport apparatus  3000  may comprise an outer set of apertures a, b, c, d, e, and f that, when the top flap  3003  and bottom flap  3005  are folded about the fold line  3007  and moved into a usable configuration, the outer set of apertures a, b, c, d, e, and f are aligned with an inner set of apertures aa, bb, cc, dd, ee, and ff, respectively. In some embodiments, handle portions  3010 ,  3014  may be fed through central apertures  3012 ,  3016 , respectively, when the top and bottom of the transport apparatus  3000  are folded in the direction indicated by arrows x and y. Handle portions  3010 ,  3014  may include apertures  3011 ,  3015 , respectively, sized and shaped to allow a user to grasp the handles  3010 ,  3014  and carry the transport apparatus  3000 . 
       FIG. 31  depicts a front view of the container transport apparatus  3000  shown in  FIG. 30  in a folded and useable configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The reference indicators of  FIG. 31  are the same as reference indicators of  FIG. 30  and the indicated elements have the same description. In use, a user may place their hand through the apertures  3011 ,  3015  and lift the transport apparatus  3000  and any containers carried by the transport apparatus  3000 . The containers may be attached as described above in the previous figures, through aperture pairs, such as apertures aa, a and apertures dd, d, and the like. The handle portions  3010 ,  3014  may be fed through be central apertures  3012 ,  3016 , respectively. The completed handle comprising the handle portions  3010 ,  3014  may allow a user to pick up and transport the transport apparatus and any containers connected via the aperture pairs, and/or the like. 
       FIG. 32  depicts a view of a container transport apparatus  3200  in a flattened configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this flattened configuration the transport apparatus  3200  may be more easily stored before it is needed for use. In this flattened configuration, an upper portion  3210  and a lower portion  3214  of the apparatus  3200  may be folded inwardly toward the center of the support surface  3202  in the direction of arrows w and z. When the upper and lower portions  3210 ,  3214  are folded inwardly, the apertures g, h, i, j, k, and l, align with the apertures gg, hh, ii, jj, kk, and ll, respectively. Pre-folded, perforated, indented, and/or the like fold-lines  3207  may be included on the transport apparatus  3200  for allow for easier folding of the upper portion  3210  and the lower portion  3214 . When folded, handle apertures  3211 ,  3214  may meet in the center and upper portion  3210  and the lower portion  3214  meet in a center portion of the support surface, such that the apertures  3210 ,  3214  are adjacent and a user may grab the handle through both apertures  3210 ,  3214 . 
       FIG. 33  depicts a front view of the container transport apparatus  3200  shown in  FIG. 32  in a folded and useable configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The reference indicators of  FIG. 33  are the same as reference indicators of  FIG. 32  and the indicated elements have the same description. Aperture pairs g, gg and j, jj, and/or the like may be aligned when the apparatus  3200  is folded into a useable position, allowing containers to be attached via the aperture pairs and transported in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. The upper portion  3210  and the lower portion  3214  may meet in a central location such that they are adjacent to each other and may be used to form a handle for the transport apparatus  3200 . In this embodiment, the containers may be transported via one or more aperture pairs and the support surface in a vertical configuration, wherein a horizontal plane through the bottom surface of the containers is parallel or substantially parallel to the ground area under the transport apparatus  3200 . 
       FIG. 34  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus  3400  and beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In accordance with exemplary embodiments, a first beverage container  3402  may be attachable to a second beverage container  3404  via the methods described hereinabove, or the like. A first beverage container  3402  may comprise a bottom portion  3406 . The bottom portion  3406  may include a base of the container  3402  and a lower attachment portion  3408  for attaching to a portion of a second beverage container  3404 , or the like. The attachment portion  3408  may comprise threads, tab inserts, or other suitable attachment members and methods consistent with the present disclosure. A second beverage container  3404  may comprise a top rim  3410  and an upper portion  3414 . The second beverage container  3404  may comprise a connecting portion  3412  disposed between the upper rim  3410  and the upper portion  3414  on the outer surface of the container  3404 . The connecting portion  3412  may be angled, sloped, tapered, or the like, wherein the upper rim  3410  has a smaller circumference than the upper portion  3414 , or the like. The upper portion  3414  may be wider than the upper rim  3410  such that when the can is inserted through an aperture  3420  through a support surface  3418 , the upper rim  3410  may fit through the aperture  3420  but the upper portion  3414  may not fit through the same aperture  3420 , due to its wider size and larger circumference. 
     In some embodiments, the second beverage container  3404  may comprise an upper attachment portion  3416  including, for example, threading or bent tabs designed and formed to couple and attach to the bottom portion  3406  of the first beverage container  3402 , via a lower attachment portion  3408  consistent with stackable and/or nestable cans described herein, or the like. The dotted lines are included to indicate the path of connection between the beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  through an aperture  3420  in the supporting surface  3418  of the transport apparatus  3400 , or the like. When attached, the containers  3402 ,  3404 , which may be cans, pull inwardly toward the support surface  3418 , wherein the containers  3402 ,  3404  pinch in and/or compress the support surface  3418 , thereby securing the containers  3402 ,  3404  to the support surface  3418  so they may be carried by a transport apparatus consistent with the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 35  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus  3400  and beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this figure, the top rim  3410  of the second beverage container  3404  is inserted through the aperture  3420  such that the rim  3410  of the second beverage container  3404  is disposed through the supporting surface  3418  and the connecting portion  3412  is adjacent to the supporting surface  3418 . The bottom portion  3406  of the first can  3402  may then be attached to the second can  3404  via the lower attachment portion  3408  and the upper attachment portion  3416 , and/or the like. 
       FIG. 36  depicts a front view of a container transport apparatus  3400  and beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this figure, the beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  are coupled with each other in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The bottom portion  3406  of the first container  3402  may be attached in a nestable and/or stackable configuration to the second container  3404  via the aperture  3420 , such that the top rim of the second container  3404  is disposed within or nested within the bottom portion  3406  of the first container  3402 , thereby attaching both containers  3402 ,  3404  together. When both containers  3402 ,  3404  are connected together through the aperture  3420  in the support surface  3418  the bottom portion  3406  of the first container  3402  and the connecting portion  3412  of the second container  3404  are disposed adjacent to the support surface  3418  and press inwardly toward and against the support surface  3418 , thereby applying pressure thereto and securing both containers  3402 ,  3404  to the support surface  3418  for transport by a transport apparatus in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       FIG. 37  depicts a perspective left side view of container transport apparatus  3400  and beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  connected thorough the support surface  3418  such that the bottom portion  3406  of the first can  3402  is pressed against the support surface  3418  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this figure, the beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  are coupled with each other in a stackable and/or nestable configuration in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.  FIG. 38  depicts a perspective right side view of a container transport apparatus  3400  and beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this figure, the beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  are coupled with each other through an aperture  3420  in the support surface  3418  in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. In this view the connecting portion  3412  of the second container  3404  is pressed against the support surface  3418  in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure. In this figure, the beverage containers  3402 ,  3404  are coupled with each other in a stackable and/or nestable configuration in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. 
     While the foregoing is directed to embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. For example, although numerous embodiments having various features have been described herein, combinations of such various features in other combinations not discussed herein are contemplated within the scope of embodiments of the present disclosure.