Container and expandable cooler
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1. A package for packaging a plurality of containers comprising:
- a) first and second major side panels spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other;
b) a plurality of minor side panels connecting the first and second major side panels, wherein the minor side panels are located in planes substantially perpendicular to the first and second major side panels, and further wherein the major side panels intersect with each of the minor side panels along edges;
c) a plurality of drainage openings in the package, all of the drainage openings located along the perimeter of one of the major or minor side panels; and
d) means for sealing the package to prevent leakage of fluids from the package when the plurality of drainage openings lie above the lowermost plane occupied by the package.
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Abstract
A package for packaging individual containers which is expandable to accommodate ice to chill the individual containers. The package includes drain holes which allow for drainage of any fluids which condense on the containers or which leak from the containers during shipment and handling.
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1. A package for packaging a plurality of containers comprising:
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a) first and second major side panels spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other; b) a plurality of minor side panels connecting the first and second major side panels, wherein the minor side panels are located in planes substantially perpendicular to the first and second major side panels, and further wherein the major side panels intersect with each of the minor side panels along edges; c) a plurality of drainage openings in the package, all of the drainage openings located along the perimeter of one of the major or minor side panels; and d) means for sealing the package to prevent leakage of fluids from the package when the plurality of drainage openings lie above the lowermost plane occupied by the package. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A package for packaging a plurality of containers comprising:
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a) first and second major side panels spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other; b) a plurality of minor side panels connecting the first and second major side panels, wherein the minor side panels are located in planes substantially perpendicular to the first and second major side panels, and further wherein the major side panels intersect with each of the minor side panels along edges; c) a plurality of drainage openings in the package, one drainage opening located at each of the comers of one of the major or minor side panels; d) means for expanding the package to accommodate ice as well as the containers; and e) means for sealing the package to prevent leakage of fluids from the package when the plurality of drainage openings lie above the lowermost plane occupied by the package. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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