BR112020015211A2 - SUPPORT FOR CONTAINING A CONTAINER PLURALITY, ORDER TO RAISE A SUPPORT TO HOLD A CONTAINER PLURALITY, METHOD FOR FORMING A SUPPORT FOR CONTAINING A CONTAINER PLURALITY, AND PACK - Google Patents

Abstract

a support for containing a plurality of containers includes a plurality of panels that includes at least one central panel and at least one securing panel configured to receive a part of one or more containers from the plurality of containers. at least one central panel includes a plurality of openings and is to be positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.

Description

SUPPORT TO CONTAIN PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS, ASK FOR GROSS TO FORM A SUPPORT TO HOLD A CONTAINER PLURALITY, METHOD FOR FORMING A SUPPORT TO CONTAIN A CONTAINER PLURALITY, AND PACKAGING CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of each US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 779,689, filed on December 14, 2018, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 783,752, filed on December 21, 2018, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 796,830, filed on January 25, 2019, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 797,585, filed on January 28, 2019, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 810,015, filed on February 25, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 814,412, filed on March 6, 2019, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 817,120, filed on March 12, 2019 and Application for U.S. Provisional Patent US 62 / 841,449, filed on May 1, 2019.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

[0002] Disclosure of each US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 779,689, filed on December 14, 2018, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 783,752, filed on December 21, 2018, Patent Application US Provisional Patent US 62 / 796,830, filed on January 25, 2019, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 797,585, filed on January 28, 2019, US Provisional Patent Application US 62 / 810,015, filed on February 25, 2019, Patent Application

US Provisional Application US 62 / 814,412, filed on March 6, 2019, US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 817,120, filed on March 12, and US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 841,449, filed on May 1, 2019, all of which are incorporated into this document by reference for all purposes as if presented in this document in its entirety.

FUNDAMENTALS OF DISSEMINATION

[0003] The present disclosure generally refers to boxes or supports for containing, displaying and / or transporting containers.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0004] According to one aspect, the disclosure generally refers to a support for containing a plurality of containers comprising a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixing panel. The at least one central panel is for positioning between and fixing to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.

[0005] According to an aspect of the disclosure, a support for containing a plurality of containers comprises a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixation panel configured to receive a part of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel comprises a plurality of openings and is to be positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.

[0006] According to another aspect of the disclosure, a blank for forming a support for containing a plurality of containers comprises a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixation panel configured to receive a part of one or more containers of the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel comprises a plurality of openings and is to be positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers when the support is formed from the blank.

[0007] According to another aspect of the disclosure, a method for forming a support for holding a plurality of containers comprises obtaining a blank comprising a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixation panel configured for receiving a portion of one or more containers from the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel comprises a plurality of openings. The method further comprises folding the plurality of panels so that the at least one central panel is positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. The method further comprises attaching at least one container of the plurality of panels to at least one central panel.

[0008] According to another aspect of the disclosure, a package comprises a plurality of containers and a support for containing the plurality of containers. The support comprises a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixing panel that receives a part of one or more containers from the plurality of containers. The at least one central panel comprises a plurality of openings and is positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Those skilled in the art will understand the previously stated advantages and other advantages and benefits of several additional modalities by reading the detailed description below of the modalities with reference to the drawing figures listed below. It is within the scope of this disclosure that the aspects discussed above are provided individually and in various combinations.

[00010] According to common practice, the various characteristics of the drawings discussed below are not necessarily drawn to scale. The dimensions of various features and elements in the drawings can be expanded or reduced to more clearly illustrate the disclosure modalities.

[00011] Fig. 1 is a plan view of an external surface of a blank to form a support according to a first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00012] Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a partially folded configuration of a support formed from the blank of Fig. 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[00013] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of another partially folded configuration of a support formed from the blank of Fig. 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[00014] Fig. 4 is a front view of a support formed from the blank of Fig. 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment and having a container removed from it.

[00015] Fig. 5 is a rear view of the support of Fig. 4 and having a container removed from it.

[00016] Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a package and support formed from the blank of Fig. 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment.

[00017] Fig. 7 is another perspective view of the packaging and support of Fig. 6 and shows a container being removed from it.

[00018] Fig. 8 is a plan view of an external surface of a blank to form a support according to a second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure.

[00019] Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a package and support formed from the blank of Fig. 8 according to the second exemplary embodiment.

[00020] The corresponding parts are designated by the corresponding reference numbers in all drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLIFICATIVE MODALITIES

[00021] The present disclosure generally refers to supports, packages, structures, gloves, boxes or the like, for containing and displaying containers such as jars, bottles, cans, etc. Containers can be used to pack food and drinks, for example. The containers can be made of materials suitable in the composition for packaging the specific food or drink item, and the materials include, but are not limited to, glass; plastics such as PET, LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, PS, PVC, EVOH and Nylon; and the like; aluminum and / or other metals; or any combination thereof.

[00022] The supports according to the present disclosure can accommodate containers in several different ways. For the purpose of illustration and not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure, the following detailed description describes beverage containers (for example, aluminum cans) at least partially arranged in the support modalities. In this specification, the terms "lower", "base",

"top", "top", "front" and "rear" indicate certain orientations in relation to the fully assembled supports.

[00023] As described in this document, the supports can be formed by multiple overlapping panels, end flaps and / or other parts of the blank. These panels, end flaps and / or other parts of the blank can be designated in relative terms to each other, for example, "first", "second", "third" etc., in sequential or non-sequential reference, without away from disclosure.

[00024] Fig. 1 shows a plan view of an external side 101 of a blank 103 used to form support 105 (Fig. 6) according to a first exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. As shown in Fig. 5, support 105 is sized to contain or support four containers, with two containers CA1, CA2 being attached to a front part 106 of support 105 and two containers CB1, CB2 being attached to a rear part 108 of support 105. In the illustrated embodiment, the CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers can be beverage cans or they can be any other suitable type and size of container without departing from the disclosure. Support 105 can be sized and shaped to store more or less than four containers. In one embodiment, the front portion 106 and the rear portion 108 of the holder 105 each have two containers, and in other embodiments, the front portion 106 and the rear portion 108 of the holder 105 can carry more or less than two containers without moving. away from disclosure. The holder 105 can be supplied together with one or more containers as a package 110 (Fig. 6).

[00025] As shown in Fig. 1, the blank 103 has a longitudinal axis L1 and a lateral axis L2. The blank 103 has a front part 107 to form the front part 106 of the holder 105 and a rear part 109 to form the rear part 108 of the holder 105. The front part 107 and the rear part 109 of the blank 103 are connected foldable in a lateral fold line 112 forming a lateral center line CL of the blank 103, as shown. As discussed further below, the blank 103 is at least partially formed on the support 105 by folding the blank 103 on the fold line 112 along the centerline CL, so that one or more parts of the front part 107 and the rear part 109 of the blank 103 are superimposed in at least partial direct contact.

[00026] In the illustrated embodiment, the front part 107 of the blank 103 comprises a front center panel 125a having a first front row RF1 of laterally spaced adhesive or adhesive openings 127a and a second front row RF2 of the adhesive or adhesive openings. glue spaced laterally 127a. The upper edges of the respective glue openings 127a of the first line RF1 are spaced at a longitudinal distance D1 from the fold line 112 which is less than a longitudinal distance D2 that the upper edges of the respective glue openings 127a of the second line RF2 are spaced from the fold line 112. As shown, the upper edges of the glue openings 127a of the second RF2 line can interrupt fold line 133a.

[00027] A front container retaining panel or front securing panel 131a is foldably connected to the central front panel 125a on a side fold line 133a and includes a container retaining part 135a that is at least partially defined between a pair of longitudinally spaced lateral fold lines 137a, 139a which are each interrupted by a respective pair of longitudinally spaced cuts 141a which may include each or more curved and / or angular parts. As shown, the longitudinally spaced cuts 141a define container retaining tabs 148a that extend outwardly from the container retaining part 135a. As also shown, the respective oblique cuts 143a, 145a extend outward from each respective cut 141a to define a plurality of reconfigurable edges of the front fastening panel 131a facing the respective container retaining tabs 148a.

[00028] As shown, an inner marginal part 136a of the fastening panel 131a is defined between the fold lines 137a, 133a and an outer marginal part 138a of the fastening panel 131a is defined between the fold line 139a and a free edge of the fixing panel 131a.

[00029] The blank 103 may include loop characteristics that include at least one loop opening 130a that interrupts the fold line 133a and extends from a part of the front center panel 125a to a part of the front fastening panel 131a. As shown, the opening of the loop 130a can include a longitudinal section 132a that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis L1 and a pair of side sections 134a that intersect and diverge orthogonally away from the longitudinal section 132a in substantial parallel relation to the lateral axis L2. In this regard, sections 132a, 134a of the opening of the loop 130a are in communication with each other. As described later in this document, sections 132a,

134a of the handle opening 130a provide multiple engaging surfaces on which a consumer can grasp support 105, in different orientations. The holder 105 may have a different arrangement of loop characteristics, or it may be devoid of loop characteristics, without departing from the disclosure.

[00030] In the illustrated embodiment, the rear part 109 of the blank 103 includes a rear center panel 125b and a rear container retaining panel or rear fixing panel 131b with associated characteristics which are generally a mirror image of the corresponding panels and flaps. the front part 107 of the blank 103. The corresponding components (eg panels, flaps, fold lines, cuts, etc.) have been designated by the corresponding reference numbers which differ by the suffix "a" or "b", with the components "a" corresponding to the front 107 of the blank 103 and the components "b" corresponding to the rear 109 of the blank 103.

[00031] As shown, a pair of cuts generally U-shaped 157 interrupts the fold line 112 and extends from the center line CL to define a pair of flaps 159 projecting from the front center panel 125a. As further described in this document, a side part of the respective cuts 157 defines the upper edge of the respective glue openings 127b of a first rear side row RB1 of laterally spaced glue openings 127b. As shown, the upper edges of the respective glue openings 127b of the first lateral line RB1 of the glue openings 127b are spaced at a longitudinal distance D3 beyond the fold line 112 which is less than a longitudinal distance D4 than the upper edges of the respective openings. glue 127b from a second rear side line RB2 of the glue openings 127b are spaced from the fold line 112.

[00032] In this regard, blank 103 is provided with the front rows RF1 and RF2 of the laterally spaced front glue openings 127a which are the respective spaced longitudinal distances D1, D2 from the centerline CL and the rear rows RB1 and RB2 of the laterally spaced rear glue openings 127b that are spaced at the respective longitudinal distances D3, D4 from the centerline CL. The glue openings 127a, 127b have a longitudinally staggered arrangement, so that D2> D4> D1> D3. After forming the support 105 from the blank 103, the longitudinal centerline CL / fold line 112 can form a lower edge of the center panels 125a, 125b.

[00033] As described in this document, the arrangement of the glue openings 127a, 127b is such that, after mounting the support 105, the glue openings 127a, 127b provide access to a respective plurality of surfaces of the respective central panels 125b, 125a on which the respective CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers can be connected to improve the retention and support of the CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers by the support 105.

[00034] Any of the panels, flaps, fold lines, cuts or other characteristics could be otherwise shaped, arranged and / or omitted in the blank 103 without departing from the disclosure. The blank 103 can be sized and / or modeled to accommodate more or less than four containers without departing from this disclosure.

[00035] As shown in Fig. 2, an inner surface or bottom of the blank 103 can be placed on the containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 so that the container retaining part 135a of the front fixing panel 131a cover the containers CA1, CA2 and such that the container retaining part 135b of the rear fixing panel 131b covers the containers CB1, CB2. The additional downward positioning of the fastening panels 131a, 131b on the plurality of containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 can activate the respective container retaining parts 135a, 135b to engage with the respective containers. For example, as the front fastening panel 131a is lowered or pressed down on containers CA1, CA2, the retaining part of container 135a can at least partially separate from the rest of the front fastening panel 131a on cuts 141a. In such an arrangement, the top or top T parts of the respective containers CA1, CA2 can extend at least partially through the respective openings formed by the respective cuts 141a, so that the container retaining flaps 148a can engage, for example, a lowered part of a rim or other upper structure of the respective container CA1, CA2, and so that a plurality of reconfigurable edges of the outer marginal part 138a can engage, for example, a curled rim edge or other upper structure of the respective container CA1, CA2.

[00036] Such reconfiguration of the corresponding parts of the rear fastening panel 131b can occur when the rear fastening panel 131b is lowered or pressed down on the CB1, CB2 containers. During the previously described engagement of the respective container retaining parts 135a, 135b with the respective containers, the marginal parts 136a, 138a of the fastening panel 131a can at least partially bend down in the respective fold lines 137a, 139a in that configuration and, similarly, the marginal portions 136b, 138b of the fastening panel 131b can at least partially bend downwards in the respective fold lines 137b, 139b.

[00037] As also shown in Fig. 2, the front center panel 125a and the rear center panel 125b can be folded on the fold line 112 in the direction of arrows A1, A2, so that the front center panel 125a and the center panel rear 125b are brought at least partial direct contact in the direction of the respective arrows A3, A4 (Fig. 3) to be positioned between the respective adjacent containers and so that the respective glue openings 127a, 127b are positioned so that they are laterally aligned , but displaced longitudinally due to the different relative spacing of the respective lines RF1, RF2 of the front glue openings 127a and the respective lines RB1, RB2 of the rear glue openings 127b away from the fold line 112 as previously described.

[00038] In this regard, the center panels 125a, 125b are arranged so that a part of the front center panel 125a overlaps each of the glue openings 127b and a part of the rear center panel 125b overlaps each of the glue openings 127a to provide communication between the center panels 125a, 125b and the respective surfaces on which the respective containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 can be adhered or otherwise secured, as described later in this document. Such rearrangement of the central panels 125a, 125b can also cause the respective central panels 125a, 125b to be folded down with respect to the respective fixing panels 131a, 131b in the respective fold lines 133a, 133b.

[00039] Referring to Figs. 4 and 5, in which the respective containers CA2, CB1 are removed for clarity of the illustration, an adhesive glue G can be provided to adhere the containers CA1, CA2 to the respective parts of the central panel 125b exposed through the respective glue openings 127a, and glue G can be provided to adhere the containers CB1, CB2 to the respective parts of the central panel 125a exposed through the respective glue openings 127b. The arrangement of several rows of the respective glue openings 127a, 127b provides several points of attachment of each respective container to the respective opposite central panel 125a, 125b, so that each container is provided with a robust fixation to the respective central panel 125a, 125b. Fixing the containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 to the respective central panels 125a, 125b can provide retention and support of the respective containers, for example, so that the containers do not separate from the support 105 by their own weight, in addition to or as an alternative to container retaining and support provided by the respective container retaining parts 135a, 135b. For example, in one embodiment, one or more of the containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 can be attached to a respective central panel 125a, 125b with glue G, without additional retaining and support provided by a container retaining part as previously described .

[00040] The glue G described here can be, for example, a hot glue adhesive, a high-adhesion glue, an epoxy, a polymeric cement, etc., or combinations thereof. G glue can have a different arrangement without departing from disclosure. For example, in one embodiment, glue G can be applied to one or more parts of the inner surface of blank 103 / support 105.

[00041] Such improved attachment of the respective containers to the respective central panels 125a, 125b with glue G can also provide improved integrity to the support 105, for example, by providing opposing adhesive forces on the respective central panels 125a, 125b, so that the central panels 125a, 125b are compressed between them. For example, in one embodiment, as the support 105 is raised, the containers CA1, CA2 can, at least partially, pull the parts of the rear center panel 125b to which they are attached through the respective glue openings 127a towards the front center panel 125a under the at least partial weight of the containers CA1, CA2. The respective parts of the front center panel 125a can be pulled towards the rear center panel 125b through the respective glue openings 127b by the containers CB1, CB2 in a similar manner.

[00042] Referring further to Figs. 6 and 7, a respective container CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 can be removed from the holder 105, by disengaging the container from a respective fixing panel 131a, 131b, for example, by removing the upper part T of a respective container through an opening formed by a respective cut 141a, 141b along the respective fixing panel 131a, 131b and removing the respective container from the respective central panel 125a, 125b. Removing or pulling containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 from a respective central panel 125a, 125b may involve pulling the respective container with sufficient force to eliminate the adhesive connection of the respective container and the respective central panel 125a, 125b provided by glue G In one embodiment, glue G can be selected to remain on a respective central panel 125a, 125b, for example, so that substantially little or no glue G remains in the container as it is removed. One or more of the containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2, in one embodiment, can be replaced in a respective central panel 125a, 125b then pressing the container against a respective region of glue G.

[00043] It will be understood that a different number of lines or arrangements of glue openings can be provided without departing from disclosure and that the central panels can be sized and configured to accommodate these arrangements. In one embodiment, the central panels 125a, 125b can be devoid of glue openings, so that the respective containers CA1, CA2 and CB1, CB2 are adhered only to the respective central panel 125a, 125b. In another embodiment, glue G can be supplied both in the parts of the respective central panels 125a, 125b exposed through the respective glue openings 127b, 127a and in the parts of the respective central panels 125a, 125b adjacent to the respective glue openings 127a, 127b, such that each container CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 can be adhered to the parts of both central panels 125a, 125b.

[00044] Still referring to Figs. 6, the holder 105 can be grasped by a consumer by inserting one or more of his fingers into one or both of the handle openings 130a, 130b and engaging, for example, a part of a lower part of a respective fixing panel 131a, 131b and / or an edge of the respective handle openings 130a, 130b. The divergent nature of the respective longitudinal sections 132a, 132b and the respective side sections 134a, 134b of the respective loop openings 130a, 130b allows a consumer multiple edges and surfaces by which to engage and lift the support 105 so that the consumer can engage the support of multiple orientations, for example, a lateral orientation or a longitudinal orientation, or orientations between them.

[00045] The support 105 / package 110 described above has a compact structure that can, for example, provide material savings and waste reduction. In addition, the arrangement of glue G between the CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers, as well as the central panels 125a, 125b provide various attachment points that result in a robust structure for containing and transporting the CA1, CA2, CB1 containers, CB2. In addition, displaying one or more parts of the CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers on external parts of the holder 105 / package 110 provides the consumer with a clear view of the label or surface graphics associated with the CA1, CA2, CB1 containers, CB2, in addition to providing convenient access to remove one or more of the CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers from the holder 105 / package 110.

[00046] Referring further to Figs. 8 and 9, a blank 203 is shown to form a support 205 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. The blank 203 and the holder 205 may have one or more characteristics similar to those of the blank 103 and the holder 105 of the first exemplary embodiment, and the same or similar reference numbers refer to the same or similar characteristics.

[00047] As shown, the fixing panels 131a, 131b of the blank 203 are each provided with the respective three cuts 141a, 141b spaced laterally, so that the support 205 is dimensioned and configured to support and contain six containers, with three containers CA1, CA2, CA3 in a front part 206 of the support 205 and three containers CB1, CB2, CB3 in a back part 208 of the support 205.

[00048] The blank 203 includes a pair of handle openings 230a (in general, the respective "first handle opening" and "second handle opening") that extend from a portion of the front fastening panel 131a to the front center panel 125a and a pair of handle openings 230b extending from part of the rear attachment panel 131b and to the rear center panel 125b. As shown, the respective loop openings 230a, 230b have the respective longitudinal section 132a, 132b and the respective side sections 134a, 134b. As also shown, center panels 125a, 125b each include a single side row of respective glue openings 127a, 127b, although center panels 125a, 125b of blank 203 may be provided with a different number or arrangement of glue openings and their rows without departing from disclosure.

[00049] The blank 203 additionally includes a chamfer or front side panel 255a that is foldably connected to the front fastening panel 131a on a side fold line 257a and an upper panel 259 that is foldably connected to the side panel 255a on a side fold line 261a. The top panel 259, as shown, includes a pair of handle characteristics (in general, "first handle characteristic" and "second handle characteristic", respectively) that each includes a pair of opposing curved cuts 263, 265 and one longitudinal section 267 extending from curved section 263 to curved section 265 to define a pair of handle flaps 269, 271 which are foldably connected to the top panel 259 on the respective side fold lines 273, 275. A pair of side lines of lower strength 268 extends over a portion of each flap 269, 271, so as to provide an at least partially reconfigurable arrangement, as described later in this document. The handle characteristics of the holder 205 include the handle characteristics on the top panel 259 and may also include the handle openings 230a, 230b. The support 205 may have a different arrangement of loop characteristics, or it may be devoid of loop characteristics, without departing from the disclosure.

[00050] The rear part 209 of the blank 203 additionally includes a rear side panel 255b foldably connected to the rear fastening panel 131b on a side fold line 257a and a fastening tab 277 foldably connected to the rear side panel. 255b on a side fold line 261b.

[00051] The holder 205 and a package 210 including the holder 205 and the containers CA1, CA2, CA3, CB1, CB2, CB3 can be formed in a similar manner to that described above in relation to the holder 105 / package 110 and, in addition , the front side panel 255a can be folded upward on the fold line 257a, for example, to be in an oblique arrangement with respect to the CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 containers and the top panel 259 can be folded on the fold line 261a in at least partial direct contact with at least a part of the fixing panels 231a, 231b, as shown in Fig. 9. Likewise, the rear side panel 255b can be folded upwards on the fold line 257b in an oblique arrangement with the containers CA1, CA2, CB1, CB2 and the fixing flap 277 can be folded in the fold line 261b in at least partial direct contact with the top panel 259 and / or the fixing panel

231b, as shown in Fig. 9. An arrangement like this can be maintained with an adhesive like glue.

[00052] Still with reference to Fig. 9, the respective handle flaps 269, 271 can be at least partially separated from the top panel 259 in the respective cuts 263, 265 and from each other in the respective cuts 267 and folded down in the respective lines fold 273, 275 in an inner part of the holder 205 / package 210. The handle openings 230a, 230b provide space for the handle flaps 269, 271 to extend downward in such an arrangement and the side fold lines 268 of each respective handle flap 269, 271 can provide the respective handle flap 269, 271 with a reconfigurable arrangement so as to, for example, contour or angled against one or more of the respective CA1, CA2, CA3, CB1, CB2, CB3 containers, for example example, so that at least a central part of the respective handle flaps 269, 271 defined between the respective fold lines 268 can be positioned between adjacent containers. In addition, the marginal parts of the respective handle flaps 269, 271 defined by the respective fold lines 268 may at least partially surround or encircle the consumer's finger, for example, to minimize or prevent contact of the consumer's finger with edges or corners of the support 205 / package 210 and / or the respective containers. Furthermore, and as previously described, the divergent nature of the respective longitudinal sections 132a, 132b and the respective side sections 134a, 134b of the respective loop openings 230a, 230b allows a consumer multiple edges and surfaces by which to engage and lift the support 205 so that the consumer can engage the support of multiple orientations, for example, a lateral orientation or a longitudinal orientation, or orientations between them.

[00053] It will be understood that the blanks and supports described in this document can be supplied in different configurations without departing from disclosure.

[00054] In general, the blank can be constructed of cardboard with a caliper, so that it is heavier and more rigid than ordinary paper. The blank can also be constructed of other materials, such as cardboard or any other material with suitable properties to allow the support to function at least generally as previously described. The blank can be coated with, for example, a clay coating. The clay coating can be printed with product, advertising and other information or images. The blanks can then be coated with a varnish to protect the information printed on the blanks. The blanks can also be coated with, for example, a moisture barrier layer, on one or both sides of the blanks. Blanks can also be laminated or coated with one or more sheet-like materials on selected panels or sections of panels.

[00055] As an example, a cut line may include: a slit that partially extends to the material along the line of least desired strength and / or a series of spaced slits that partially extend inward and / or completely through of the material along the line of least resistance or various combinations of these characteristics. As a more specific example, a type cut line is in the form of a series of spaced slits that extend completely through the material, with adjacent slits being spaced slightly so that a notch (for example, a small piece of material) it is defined between adjacent slits to typically temporarily connect the material through the cut line. The notches are broken during the tear along the cut line. The notches usually represent a relatively small percentage of the cut line and, alternatively, the notches can be omitted or torn in a cut line, so that the cut line is a continuous cut line. That is, it is within the scope of the present disclosure that each of the cut lines be replaced by a continuous or similar slit. For example, a cut line can be a continuous slit or it can be larger than a slit without departing from the present disclosure.

[00056] According to the exemplary modalities, a fold line can be any form of substantially linear weakening, although not necessarily straight, which facilitates folding along it. More specifically, but not for the purpose of restricting the scope of the present disclosure, fold lines include: a punctuation line, such as lines formed with a blunt cutting knife, or the like, which creates a crushed or pressed part in the material along the desired line of least resistance; a cut that extends partially to a material along the line of least desired strength and / or a series of cuts that extend partly to and / or completely through the material along the line of least desired strength; and various combinations of these characteristics. In situations where the cut is used to create a bend line, the cut will normally not be overly long in a way that would lead a reasonable user to incorrectly regard the bend line as a cut line.

[00057] The previous modalities can be described as having one or more panels joined together by glue during the assembly of the support modalities. The term "glue" is intended to cover all types of adhesives commonly used to hold the support panels in place.

[00058] The previous description of the disclosure illustrates and describes several exemplary modalities. Various additions, modifications, changes, etc., can be made in the exemplary modalities without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. It is intended that the whole subject contained in the previous description or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. In addition, the disclosure shows and describes only selected modalities of disclosure, but the disclosure is capable of being used in various other combinations, modifications and environments and is capable of alterations or modifications within the scope of the inventive concept, as expressed here, proportional to the previous teachings, and / or within the skill or knowledge of the relevant technique. In addition, certain features and characteristics of each modality can be selectively used interchangeably and applied to other illustrated and non-illustrated modes of disclosure.

Claims (78)

- CLAIMS - 1. SUPPORT FOR CONTAINING A CONTAINER PLURALITY, characterized in that the support comprises: a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixation panel configured to receive a part of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, at least a central panel comprises a plurality of openings and is to be positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. Support according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one central panel is to be adhered to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. Support according to claim 1, characterized in that the various openings comprise a first row of openings and a second row of openings spaced from the first row of openings. Support according to claim 3, characterized in that the first line of openings is spaced a first distance from a bottom edge of at least one central panel and the second line of openings is spaced a second distance from the bottom edge of at least a central panel, the second distance is greater than the first distance. Support according to claim 4, characterized in that at least one central panel is a central front panel, the plurality of panels further comprises a central rear panel, at least one fixation panel is a frontly connected panel foldable to the front center panel, and the plurality of panels further comprises a rear attachment panel foldably connected to the rear center panel, the plurality of openings is a first plurality of openings in the front central panel and the rear center panel comprises a second plurality of openings, so that the first plurality of openings is in communication with the rear central panel and the second plurality of openings is in communication with the central front panel. Support according to claim 5, characterized in that the first plurality of openings comprises a first front row of openings and a second front row of openings spaced from the first row of openings, and the second plurality of openings comprises a first back row of openings and a second rear row of openings spaced from the first rear row of openings. 7. Bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that the front center panel is foldably connected to the rear center panel in a fold line, the first front row of openings is spaced a first distance from the fold line and the second front row of openings is spaced a second distance from the fold line, the second distance is greater than the first distance. Support according to claim 7, characterized in that the first rear row of openings is spaced a third distance from the fold line and the second rear row of openings is spaced a fourth distance from the fold line, the fourth distance is greater than the third distance. 9. Support, according to claim 8, characterized in that the second distance is greater than the fourth distance, the fourth distance is greater than the first distance and the first distance is greater than the third distance. Support according to claim 1, characterized in that the first plurality of openings is displaced from the second plurality of openings. Support according to claim 10, characterized in that the front center panel and the rear center panel are in direct at least partial contact, so that a respective part of the rear center panel is exposed through the first plurality of openings and a the respective part of the front center panel is exposed through the second plurality of openings, the respective part of the front center panel and the respective part of the rear center panel are for receiving an adhesive. Support according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one fixing panel comprises a plurality of cuts defining edges for engaging the respective containers of the plurality of containers. Support according to claim 12, characterized in that the plurality of cuts define a respective plurality of container retaining flaps. Support according to claim 13, characterized in that the plurality of cuts is to receive at least a part of the respective containers from the plurality of containers through them. Support according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the at least one central panel and the at least one fixing panel includes at least one loop opening. 16. Support, according to claim 15, characterized in that the at least one loop opening comprises a longitudinal section and at least one lateral section diverging from the longitudinal section. Support according to claim 16, characterized in that the plurality of panels further comprises an upper panel superimposed on at least part of the at least one fixing panel. Support according to claim 17, characterized in that the upper panel comprises at least one loop characteristic aligned with at least one loop opening. 19. Holder according to claim 18, characterized in that the at least one handle characteristic comprises a first handle characteristic and a second handle characteristic, and the handle opening comprises a first handle opening and a second handle opening . 20. Support according to claim 19, characterized in that at least one of the first loop characteristic and the second loop characteristic comprise a plurality of lines of less resistance. 21. BLANK PIECE TO FORM A SUPPORT TO HOLD A PLUG OF CONTAINERS, characterized in that the blank comprises: a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixation panel configured to receive a part of one or more containers of the plurality of containers, at least one central panel comprises a plurality of openings and is to be positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers when the support is formed from the blank. 22. The blank according to claim 21, characterized in that the at least one central panel is to be adhered to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. 23. The blank according to claim 21, characterized in that the various openings comprise a first row of openings and a second row of openings spaced from the first row of openings. 24. The blank according to claim 23, characterized in that the first line of openings is spaced a first distance from a longitudinal center line of the blank and the second line of openings is spaced a second distance from the longitudinal center line of the blank, the second distance is greater than the first distance. 25. The blank according to claim 24, characterized in that at least one central panel is a front central panel, the plurality of panels further comprising a rear central panel, at least one fixing panel is a connected front fixing panel foldable to the front center panel, and the plurality of panels further comprise a rear attachment panel foldably connected to the rear center panel, the plurality of openings is a first plurality of openings in the front center panel and the rear center panel comprises a second plurality of openings. 26. The blank according to claim 25, characterized in that the first plurality of openings comprises a first front row of openings and a second front row of openings spaced from the first row of openings, and the second plurality of openings comprises a first rear row of openings and a second back row of openings spaced from the first back row of openings. 27. The blank according to claim 26, characterized in that the front center panel is foldably connected to the rear center panel in a fold line, the first front row of openings being spaced at a first distance from the fold line and the second front row of openings is spaced a second distance from the fold line, the second distance being greater than the first distance. 28. The blank according to claim 27, characterized in that the first rear row of openings is spaced a third distance from the fold line and the second rear row of openings is spaced a fourth distance from the fold line, the fourth distance be greater than the third distance. 29. The blank according to claim 28, characterized in that the second distance is greater than the fourth distance, the fourth distance is greater than the first distance and the first distance is greater than the third distance. 30. The blank according to claim 21, characterized in that the first plurality of openings is positioned offset from the second plurality of openings when the support is formed from the blank. 31. The blank according to claim 21, characterized in that the at least one fixing panel comprises a plurality of cuts defining edges for engaging the respective containers of the plurality of containers. 32. The blank according to claim 31, characterized in that the plurality of cuts define a respective plurality of container retaining flaps. 33. The blank according to claim 21, characterized in that at least one of the at least one central panel and the at least one fixing panel includes at least one loop opening. 34. The blank according to claim 33, characterized in that the at least one loop opening comprises a longitudinal section and at least one lateral section diverging from the longitudinal section. 35. The blank according to claim 34, characterized in that the plurality of panels further comprises an upper panel. 36. The blank according to claim 35, characterized in that the upper panel comprises at least one loop characteristic to be positioned in alignment with at least one loop opening when the support is formed from the blank. 37. The blank according to claim 36, characterized in that the at least one handle characteristic comprises a first handle characteristic and a second handle characteristic, and the opening of the handle comprises a first opening of the handle and a second opening the handle. 38. The blank according to claim 37, characterized in that at least one of the first loop characteristic and the second loop characteristic comprise a plurality of lines of less resistance. 39. METHOD FOR FORMING A SUPPORT FOR CONTAINING PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS, characterized in that the method comprises: obtaining a blank comprising a plurality of panels comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixation panel configured to receive a part of a or more containers of the plurality of containers, the at least one central panel comprises a plurality of openings; folding the plurality of panels so that the at least one central panel is positioned between adjacent containers of the plurality of containers; and securing at least one container of the plurality of panels to at least one central panel. 40. Method according to claim 39, characterized in that at least one central panel is adhered to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. 41. The method of claim 39, characterized in that the various openings comprise a first row of openings and a second row of openings spaced from the first row of openings. 42. The method of claim 41, characterized in that the first line of openings is spaced a first distance from a bottom edge of at least one central panel and the second line of openings is spaced a second distance from the bottom edge of at least a central panel, the second distance is greater than the first distance. 43. The method of claim 42, characterized in that at least one central panel is a central front panel, the plurality of panels further comprising a central rear panel, at least one fixing panel being a front-connected panel in a form. foldable to the front central panel, and the plurality of panels further comprise a rear securing panel foldably connected to the rear central panel, the plurality of openings is a first plurality of openings in the front central panel and the rear central panel comprises a second plurality of openings, so that the first plurality of openings is in communication with the central rear panel and the second plurality of openings is in communication with the central central panel. 44. The method of claim 43, characterized in that the first plurality of openings comprises a first front row of openings and a second front row of openings spaced from the first row of openings, and the second plurality of openings comprises a first back row. of openings and a second rear row of openings spaced from the first rear row of openings. 45. Method according to claim 44, characterized in that the front center panel is foldably connected to the rear center panel in a fold line, the first front row of openings is spaced at a first distance from the fold line and the second front row of openings is spaced a second distance from the fold line, the second distance is greater than the first distance. 46. Method according to claim 45, characterized in that the first rear row of openings is spaced a third distance from the fold line and the second rear row of openings is spaced a fourth distance from the fold line, the fourth distance is greater than the third distance. 47. Method according to claim 46, characterized in that the second distance is greater than the fourth distance, the fourth distance is greater than the first distance and the first distance is greater than the third distance. 48. Method according to claim 39, characterized in that the first plurality of openings is displaced from the second plurality of openings. 49. Method according to claim 48, characterized in that the front center panel and the rear center panel are in direct at least partial contact, so that a respective part of the rear center panel is exposed through the first plurality of openings and a the respective part of the front center panel is exposed through the second plurality of openings, the respective part of the front center panel and the respective part of the rear center panel are for receiving an adhesive. 50. Method according to claim 39, characterized in that the at least one fixing panel comprises a plurality of cuts defining edges for engaging the respective containers of the plurality of containers. 51. Method according to claim 50, characterized in that the plurality of cuts define a respective plurality of container retaining flaps. 52. The method of claim 51, characterized in that the plurality of cuts is to receive at least a part of the respective containers from the plurality of containers through them. 53. The method of claim 39, characterized in that at least one of the at least one central panel and the at least one fixing panel includes at least one loop opening. 54. The method of claim 53, characterized in that the at least one loop opening comprises a longitudinal section and at least one lateral section diverging from the longitudinal section. 55. The method of claim 54, characterized in that the plurality of panels further comprises an upper panel superimposed on at least part of the at least one fixing panel. 56. The method of claim 55, characterized in that the upper panel comprises at least one loop characteristic aligned with at least one loop opening. 57. The method of claim 56, wherein the at least one loop feature comprises a first loop feature and a second loop feature, and the loop opening comprises a first loop opening and a second loop opening. . 58. The method of claim 57, characterized in that at least one of the first loop characteristic and the second loop characteristic comprises a plurality of lines of less resistance. 59. PACKAGING, characterized by comprising: a plurality of containers; and a support for containing the plurality of containers, the support comprising: a plurality of panels, comprising at least one central panel and at least one fixing panel that receives a part of one or more containers from the plurality of containers, the at least one The central panel comprises a plurality of openings and is positioned between and attached to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. 60. Packaging according to claim 59, characterized in that at least one central panel is adhered to adjacent containers of the plurality of containers. 61. Packaging according to claim 59, characterized in that the various openings comprise a first row of openings and a second row of openings spaced from the first row of openings. 62. Packaging according to claim 61, characterized in that the first line of openings is spaced a first distance from a lower edge of at least one central panel and the second line of openings is spaced a second distance from the lower edge of at least a central panel, the second distance is greater than the first distance. 63. Packaging according to claim 62, characterized in that at least one central panel is a front central panel, the plurality of panels further comprising a central rear panel, at least one fixing panel being a front-connected panel in a form foldable to the front central panel, and the plurality of panels further comprise a rear attachment panel foldably connected to the rear central panel, the plurality of openings being a first plurality of openings in the front central panel and the rear central panel comprising a second plurality of openings, so that the first plurality of openings is in communication with the central rear panel and the second plurality of openings is in communication with the central central panel. 64. The packaging of claim 63, wherein the first plurality of openings comprises a first front row of openings and a second front row of openings spaced from the first row of openings, and the second plurality of openings comprises a first back row. of openings and a second rear row of openings spaced from the first rear row of openings. 65. Packaging according to claim 64, characterized in that the front center panel is foldably connected to the rear center panel in a fold line, the first front row of openings is spaced at a first distance from the fold line and the second front row of openings be spaced a second distance from the fold line, the second distance being greater than the first distance. 66. Packaging according to claim 65, characterized in that the first rear row of openings is spaced a third distance from the fold line and the second rear row of openings is spaced a fourth distance from the fold line, the fourth distance be greater than the third distance. 67. Packaging according to claim 66, characterized in that the second distance is greater than the fourth distance, the fourth distance is greater than the first distance and the first distance is greater than the third distance. 68. Packaging according to claim 59, characterized in that the first plurality of openings is displaced from the second plurality of openings. 69. Packaging according to claim 68, characterized in that the front center panel and the rear center panel are in at least partial direct contact, so that a respective part of the rear center panel is exposed through the first plurality of openings and a the respective part of the front center panel is exposed through the second plurality of openings, the respective part of the front center panel and the respective part of the rear center panel are for receiving an adhesive. 70. Packaging according to claim 59, characterized in that at least one fixing panel comprises a plurality of cuts defining edges that engage the respective containers of the plurality of containers. 71. Packaging according to claim 70, characterized in that the plurality of cuts define a respective plurality of container retaining flaps. 72. Packaging according to claim 71, characterized in that the plurality of cuts receive at least a part of the respective containers from the plurality of containers through them. 73. The packaging of claim 59, characterized in that at least one of the at least one central panel and the at least one fixing panel includes at least one handle opening. 74. Packaging according to claim 73, characterized in that the at least one loop opening comprises a longitudinal section and at least one side section diverging from the longitudinal section. 75. Packaging according to claim 74, characterized in that the plurality of panels further comprises an upper panel superimposed on at least part of the at least one fixing panel. 76. Packaging according to claim 75, characterized in that the upper panel comprises at least one handle characteristic aligned with at least one handle opening. 77. Packaging according to claim 76, characterized in that the at least one handle characteristic comprises a first handle characteristic and a second handle characteristic, and the opening of the handle comprises a first opening of the handle and a second opening of the handle . 78. The packaging of claim 77, characterized by at least one of the first loop characteristic and the second loop characteristic comprising a plurality of lines of less resistance.