Patent ID: 8172083

Claim:
An apparatus for supporting liquid-filled containers each container having a removable closure having a closure face and contacting an interface of the container at one end to substantially close the container in a manner to attenuate escape of gas from the container at the closure and the interface, the apparatus, comprising: a supporting framework; and at least one insert within the framework, the at least one insert engaging the framework and each insert presenting a surface sloping from the horizontal and each insert having a plurality of indentions, each indention having the shape one of the liquid-filled containers, the shape of each indention matching a portion of the shape of the associated container extending for the full length of the container, the at least one insert and the indentions are presented such that an axis of symmetry of the container when placed in one said indention is supported such that in the container closure face is disposed facing downward and liquid in the container completely overlies the removable closure and the interface, so gas in the container will not escape between the closure and the interface.