US20130068635A1 - Carrier having stabilizing tabs - Google Patents
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- the field of the invention relates to beverage packaging.
- the packaging of beverages consumes law amounts of raw materials.
- Apparatus for use with a plurality of beverage containers forms one aspect of the invention.
- This apparatus comprises a cradle for each of said plurality of containers, each cradle, in use, supporting the container for which it is provided in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle, the cradles being operatively secured to one another in use to define a tote for transporting said containers.
- This apparatus further comprises, for and secured to each cradle, at least a pair of resilient tabs. The tabs for each cradle, in use, collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle.
- each tab in use, can extend, from the cradle for which it is provided, towards the container supported by said cradle, and downwardly, and exert force against said container.
- the apparatus can be adapted so as to permit a plurality of the apparatus to be stackable upon one another in nested relation such that, in a stacked pair of the apparatus, the cradles of one of the pair are supported by the cradles of the other of the pair.
- the tote can be defined by:
- the sidewall portions and the tabs can be offset such that, in the stacked pair of apparatus, the cradles of the one of the pair are not stabilized by the tabs of the other of the pair.
- the at least one slot can be a single, central slot.
- each socket there can be three tabs and three sidewall portions.
- the apparatus can be any suitable item. According to other aspects of the invention, the apparatus can be any suitable item.
- the tote and the tabs can be injection-molded as a single piece of plastic.
- the tote can be defined by a bin part and an insert part.
- the bin part can be:
- the insert part, in use can comprise
- the insert can have an expanded configuration, wherein the platform segments are coplanar and spaced apart from one another and each platform segment can have the adjacent partition segments extending therefrom in the manner in which the legs of a sawhorse extend from the bed.
- the insert can be injection-molded as a single piece of plastic.
- FIG. 1 is a top, front isometric view of apparatus constructed according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a bottom, front isometric view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is an end view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a top view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 in use
- FIG. 8A is a view, similar to FIG. 1 , of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 8B is a view of a stacked pair of the apparatus of FIG. 8A ;
- FIG. 9 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 10 is a side view of the structure of FIG. 9 , with a beverage cup positioned above one of the cradles;
- FIG. 11 is an end view of the structure of FIG. 9 , with the beverage cup positioned in one of the cradles;
- FIG. 12 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 13 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 15 is a view of a portion of the structure of FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 16 is an assembly view of the structure of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 17 is a view of a portion of the structure of FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 18 is an assembly view of the structure of FIG. 17 ;
- FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a structure similar to FIG. 14 ;
- FIG. 20 is a view similar to FIG. 17 ;
- FIG. 21 is an assembly view of the structure of FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 22 is a view of another exemplary embodiment of the structure of FIG. 15 ;
- FIG. 23 is a view of the structure of FIG. 22 , in a closed configuration
- FIG. 24 is a side view of the structure of FIG. 23 in use with the structure of FIG. 20 ;
- FIG. 25 is an end view of the structure of FIG. 24 ;
- FIG. 26 is a top view of the structure of FIG. 24 ;
- FIG. 27 is a view along C-C of FIG. 25 ;
- FIG. 28 is a view along A-A of FIG. 24 .
- a tote 20 which forms an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 1 and will be seen to take the form of an injection-molded plastic part comprising six cradles 22 secured to one another.
- the tote 20 is defined by a generally planar platform portion 24 having at least one slot 26 , specifically, a single, central slot, and having, for each cradle, and leading thereto, an aperture 28 .
- a carrying handle 30 Projecting from one side of the platform portion 24 is a carrying handle 30 for and bridging each slot 26 from end to end.
- a cradle bottom 32 is disposed opposite the one side of the platform portion 24 and three sidewall portions 34 extend from the platform portion 24 to the cradle bottom 32 , the sidewall portions 34 being orientated such that each cradle 22 tapers slightly in girth as the sidewall portions 34 so extend.
- each cradle 22 is at least a pair, specifically three, resilient tabs 36 .
- the tabs 36 are spaced apart about and each extending inwardly from the outer periphery of cradle 22 and also downwardly, towards the cradle bottom 32 .
- each cradle in use, supports a respective one of the containers generally in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle, and each tab, extends, from the cradle for which it is provided, to the container supported by said cradle, and downwardly, and exerts force against said container, such that the tabs collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle.
- FIG. 8A shows another embodiment 20 ′, similar to the embodiment of FIG. 1 , but differing in that (i) it includes modified tabs 36 ′, similar in function to tabs 36 but extending first upwardly and then inwardly and downwardly; and (ii) it includes modified cradle bottoms 32 ′, similar in function to bottoms 32 but having stepped portions 32 A, 32 B, to accommodate bottles of differing diameters.
- this apparatus 20 ′ is adapted so as to permit a plurality of the apparatus 20 ′ to be stackable upon one another in nested relation such that, in a stacked pair of the apparatus, the cradles of one of the pair are supported by the cradles of the other of the pair.
- the sidewall portions and the tabs are offset such that, in the stacked pair of apparatus, the cradles of the one of the pair are not stabilized by the tabs of the other of the pair; this allows the totes in a stack to be readily removed from one another. [When stacked, the handles pass through the slots of other totes.]
- FIGS. 9-11 show another embodiment 20 A, functionally similar to the structures of FIGS. 1-7 but which is sized and dimensioned such that each cradle can support, and such that the tabs for said each cradle can stabilize, a beverage cup 40 which ranges in size from 8 oz to 24 oz.
- the device of FIGS. 9-11 could, similarly, be constructed with the modified tabs and modified cradle bottoms of FIGS. 8A , 8 B.
- FIGS. 12 and 13 show further variants 20 B, 20 C along the same lines, adapted for use with containers of different sizes and shapes. These variants are notable in that they show cradles provided with four resilient tabs 36 , disposed at 90° to one another, in contrast to the 120° orientation in the FIGS. 1-11 variants.
- FIG. 14 An alternate embodiment 20 D of the invention is shown in FIG. 14 .
- the tote 20 D is defined by a bin part 42 and an insert part 44 , and the apparatus is adapted to transport over long distances, for example, 12 ⁇ 750 ml bottles of wine, in the manner of a shipping carton.
- Bin part 42 will be seen to have side apertures 43 , forming handles.
- the bin part 42 is adapted to be constructed on a snap-together basis from a substantially planar blank 46 .
- the insert part in use, comprises:
- the insert 44 will be seen in FIG. 18 to have an expanded configuration, wherein the platform segments 50 are coplanar and spaced apart from one another and each platform segment 50 has the adjacent partition segments 54 extending therefrom in the manner in which the legs of a sawhorse extend from the bed of the sawhorse.
- This insert 44 is injection-molded as a single piece of plastic and folded, as shown in FIG. 17 , for use.
- FIG. 14 shows this tote 20 D in a format suitable for long distance shipment of wine in 750 ml bottles, simply by removing the 12-aperture insert and replacing a 6-aperture insert, as suggested by FIG. 19 , this tote 20 D can be converted into a shipping carton for a half-dozen 1.5 litre bottles.
- FIGS. 20-23 show yet another variation, suitable for shipment of 12 bottles of beer.
- the bin 42 ′ is an injection-molded plastic structure, made watertight, and provided with a drain plug 62 . This variation allows the beer to be placed on ice by the user, using the shipping carton as the cooler.
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Apparatus for use with a plurality of beverage containers is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a cradle for each of said plurality of containers and, for and secured to each cradle, at least a pair of resilient tabs. Each cradle, in use, supports the container for which it is provided in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle. The cradles are operatively secured to one another in use to define a tote for transporting said containers. The tabs for each cradle, in use, collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle. The cradles can have stepped bases to accommodate containers of varying girth.
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- The field of the invention relates to beverage packaging.
- The packaging of beverages consumes law amounts of raw materials.
- Apparatus for use with a plurality of beverage containers forms one aspect of the invention. This apparatus comprises a cradle for each of said plurality of containers, each cradle, in use, supporting the container for which it is provided in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle, the cradles being operatively secured to one another in use to define a tote for transporting said containers. This apparatus further comprises, for and secured to each cradle, at least a pair of resilient tabs. The tabs for each cradle, in use, collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle.
- According to another aspect of the invention, each tab, in use, can extend, from the cradle for which it is provided, towards the container supported by said cradle, and downwardly, and exert force against said container.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the apparatus can be adapted so as to permit a plurality of the apparatus to be stackable upon one another in nested relation such that, in a stacked pair of the apparatus, the cradles of one of the pair are supported by the cradles of the other of the pair.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the tote can be defined by:
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- a generally planar platform portion having at least one slot defined therethrough and, for each cradle, and leading thereto, an aperture;
- projecting from one side of the platform portion, a carrying handle for and bridging each slot; and
- for each cradle, a cradle bottom disposed opposite the one side of the platform portion, and at least a pair of sidewall portions extending from the platform portion to the cradle bottom, said each cradle tapering in girth as the sidewall portions so extend.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the sidewall portions and the tabs can be offset such that, in the stacked pair of apparatus, the cradles of the one of the pair are not stabilized by the tabs of the other of the pair.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the at least one slot can be a single, central slot.
- According to another aspect of the invention, for each socket, there can be three tabs and three sidewall portions.
- According to other aspects of the invention, the apparatus can be
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- sized and dimensioned such that each cradle can support, and such that the tabs for said each cradle can stabilize, a beverage cup which ranges in size from 8 oz to 24 oz; or
- sized and dimensioned such that each cradle can support, and such that the tabs for said each cradle can stabilize, a wine bottle which ranges in size from 750 ml to 1.5 litres.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the tote and the tabs can be injection-molded as a single piece of plastic.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the tote can be defined by a bin part and an insert part.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the bin part can be:
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- watertight and have a drain plug; or
- adapted to be constructed on a snap-together basis from a substantially planar blank.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the insert part, in use, can comprise
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- a plurality of parallel, vertically orientated, substantially planar, partitions, disposed inside the bin part;
- a plurality of platform segments interleaved between the partitions, each platform segment being associated with at least one of the cradles and having an aperture defined therein for and leading into each of the associated cradles, the platform segments being substantially coplanar and horizontally orientated; and
- the tabs.
- According to another aspect of the invention, in use:
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- the partitions can include an outermost pair of partitions and at least one inner partition;
- the outermost partitions can be defined by a single partition segment connected to the adjacent platform segment along a respective first fold line; and
- each of the inner partitions can be defined by a pair of partition segments, the pair of partition segments being disposed in horizontally stacked relation and secured to one another along a respective second fold line and each of the pair being secured to a respective one of the adjacent platform segments along a respective third fold line.
- According to another aspect of the invention, the insert can have an expanded configuration, wherein the platform segments are coplanar and spaced apart from one another and each platform segment can have the adjacent partition segments extending therefrom in the manner in which the legs of a sawhorse extend from the bed.
- According to another aspect, the insert can be injection-molded as a single piece of plastic. Other advantages, features and characteristics of the present invention will be appreciated on review of the claims and detailed description, with reference to the drawings, the latter being briefly described hereinafter.
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FIG. 1 is a top, front isometric view of apparatus constructed according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a bottom, front isometric view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is an end view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a top view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 in use; -
FIG. 8A is a view, similar toFIG. 1 , of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 8B is a view of a stacked pair of the apparatus ofFIG. 8A ; -
FIG. 9 is a view similar toFIG. 5 of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the structure ofFIG. 9 , with a beverage cup positioned above one of the cradles; -
FIG. 11 is an end view of the structure ofFIG. 9 , with the beverage cup positioned in one of the cradles; -
FIG. 12 is a view similar toFIG. 5 of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 13 is a view similar toFIG. 5 of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of apparatus according to another exemplary embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 15 is a view of a portion of the structure ofFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 16 is an assembly view of the structure ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 17 is a view of a portion of the structure ofFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 18 is an assembly view of the structure ofFIG. 17 ; -
FIG. 19 is an exploded view of a structure similar toFIG. 14 ; -
FIG. 20 is a view similar toFIG. 17 ; -
FIG. 21 is an assembly view of the structure ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 22 is a view of another exemplary embodiment of the structure ofFIG. 15 ; -
FIG. 23 is a view of the structure ofFIG. 22 , in a closed configuration; -
FIG. 24 is a side view of the structure ofFIG. 23 in use with the structure ofFIG. 20 ; -
FIG. 25 is an end view of the structure ofFIG. 24 ; -
FIG. 26 is a top view of the structure ofFIG. 24 ; -
FIG. 27 is a view along C-C ofFIG. 25 ; and -
FIG. 28 is a view along A-A ofFIG. 24 . - A
tote 20 which forms an exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown inFIG. 1 and will be seen to take the form of an injection-molded plastic part comprising sixcradles 22 secured to one another. - The
tote 20 is defined by a generallyplanar platform portion 24 having at least oneslot 26, specifically, a single, central slot, and having, for each cradle, and leading thereto, anaperture 28. - Projecting from one side of the
platform portion 24 is a carryinghandle 30 for and bridging eachslot 26 from end to end. - For each
cradle 22, a cradle bottom 32 is disposed opposite the one side of theplatform portion 24 and threesidewall portions 34 extend from theplatform portion 24 to the cradle bottom 32, thesidewall portions 34 being orientated such that eachcradle 22 tapers slightly in girth as thesidewall portions 34 so extend. - Also provided, for and secured to each
cradle 22, is at least a pair, specifically three,resilient tabs 36. Thetabs 36 are spaced apart about and each extending inwardly from the outer periphery ofcradle 22 and also downwardly, towards thecradle bottom 32. - The
apparatus 20 is shown in use withFIG. 7 with six beverage containers, namely,wine bottles 38 varying in size from 750 ml to 1.5 l, wherein it will be seen that each cradle, in use, supports a respective one of the containers generally in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle, and each tab, extends, from the cradle for which it is provided, to the container supported by said cradle, and downwardly, and exerts force against said container, such that the tabs collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle. -
FIG. 8A shows anotherembodiment 20′, similar to the embodiment ofFIG. 1 , but differing in that (i) it includes modifiedtabs 36′, similar in function totabs 36 but extending first upwardly and then inwardly and downwardly; and (ii) it includes modifiedcradle bottoms 32′, similar in function tobottoms 32 but having steppedportions - As seen in
FIG. 8B , thisapparatus 20′ is adapted so as to permit a plurality of theapparatus 20′ to be stackable upon one another in nested relation such that, in a stacked pair of the apparatus, the cradles of one of the pair are supported by the cradles of the other of the pair. In this regard, it is notable that the sidewall portions and the tabs are offset such that, in the stacked pair of apparatus, the cradles of the one of the pair are not stabilized by the tabs of the other of the pair; this allows the totes in a stack to be readily removed from one another. [When stacked, the handles pass through the slots of other totes.] - Persons of ordinary skill will readily recognize that, whereas the devices of
FIGS. 1-8B are sized for use with wine bottles, the apparatus can be readily adapted for use with other beverage containers. By way of example, only,FIGS. 9-11 show anotherembodiment 20A, functionally similar to the structures ofFIGS. 1-7 but which is sized and dimensioned such that each cradle can support, and such that the tabs for said each cradle can stabilize, abeverage cup 40 which ranges in size from 8 oz to 24 oz. The device ofFIGS. 9-11 could, similarly, be constructed with the modified tabs and modified cradle bottoms ofFIGS. 8A , 8B. -
FIGS. 12 and 13 showfurther variants resilient tabs 36, disposed at 90° to one another, in contrast to the 120° orientation in theFIGS. 1-11 variants. - An
alternate embodiment 20D of the invention is shown inFIG. 14 . In this embodiment, thetote 20D is defined by abin part 42 and aninsert part 44, and the apparatus is adapted to transport over long distances, for example, 12×750 ml bottles of wine, in the manner of a shipping carton.Bin part 42 will be seen to haveside apertures 43, forming handles. - As indicated in
FIGS. 15-16 , in this embodiment, thebin part 42 is adapted to be constructed on a snap-together basis from a substantially planar blank 46. - With reference to
FIGS. 14 and 17 , in this embodiment, the insert part, in use, comprises: -
- a plurality of parallel, vertically orientated, substantially planar,
partitions 48′,48″, disposed inside the bin part; - a plurality of
platform segments 50 interleaved between the partitions, each platform segment being associated with at least one of the cradles and having anaperture 28 defined therein for and leading into each of the associated cradles, the platform segments being substantially coplanar and horizontally orientated; and - the
tabs 36.
- a plurality of parallel, vertically orientated, substantially planar,
- In use:
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- the partitions include an
outermost pair 48′ of partitions and at least oneinner partition 48″; - the
outermost partitions 48′ are defined by asingle partition segment 54 connected to the adjacent platform segment along a respectivefirst fold line 56; and - each of the
inner partitions 48″ is defined by a pair ofpartition segments 54, the pair ofpartition segments 54 being disposed in horizontally stacked relation and secured to one another along a respectivesecond fold line 58 and each of the pair being secured to a respective one of theadjacent platform segments 50 along a respectivethird fold line 60.
- the partitions include an
- For ease of manufacturing, the
insert 44 will be seen inFIG. 18 to have an expanded configuration, wherein theplatform segments 50 are coplanar and spaced apart from one another and eachplatform segment 50 has theadjacent partition segments 54 extending therefrom in the manner in which the legs of a sawhorse extend from the bed of the sawhorse. Thisinsert 44 is injection-molded as a single piece of plastic and folded, as shown inFIG. 17 , for use. - Whereas
FIG. 14 shows thistote 20D in a format suitable for long distance shipment of wine in 750 ml bottles, simply by removing the 12-aperture insert and replacing a 6-aperture insert, as suggested byFIG. 19 , thistote 20D can be converted into a shipping carton for a half-dozen 1.5 litre bottles.FIGS. 20-23 show yet another variation, suitable for shipment of 12 bottles of beer. In contrast to the bin ofFIGS. 14-19 , in this embodiment, thebin 42′ is an injection-molded plastic structure, made watertight, and provided with adrain plug 62. This variation allows the beer to be placed on ice by the user, using the shipping carton as the cooler. - Further variations are possible.
- For example, only, whereas variants with three and four tabs are shown, it will be appreciated that greater or lesser numbers of tabs are possible; all that is required is that the tabs be placed and sized sufficient to stabilize the containers of interest.
- Similarly, in totes of the type shown in
FIG. 1 , whereas a single handle is shown, two handles, spaced apart from one another could readily be provided. - Accordingly, the invention should be understood as limited only by the accompanying claims, purposively construed.
Claims (18)
1. Apparatus for use with a plurality of beverage containers, the apparatus comprising:
a cradle for each of said plurality of containers, each cradle, in use, supporting the container for which it is provided in the manner in which a clay wine cooler supports a wine bottle, the cradles being operatively secured to one another in use to define a tote for transporting said containers; and
for and secured to each cradle, at least a pair of resilient tabs,
wherein the tabs for each cradle, in use, collectively stabilize the container supported by said each cradle.
2. Apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each tab, in use, extends, from the cradle for which it is provided, towards the container supported by said cradle, and downwardly, and exerts force against said container.
3. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is adapted so as to permit a plurality of the apparatus to be stackable upon one another in nested relation such that, in a stacked pair of the apparatus, the cradles of one of the pair are supported by the cradles of the other of the pair.
4. Apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the tote is defined by:
a generally planar platform portion having at least one slot defined therethrough and, for each cradle, and leading thereto, an aperture;
projecting from one side of the platform portion, a carrying handle for and bridging each slot; and
for each cradle, a cradle bottom disposed opposite the one side of the platform portion, and at least a pair of sidewall portions extending from the platform portion to the cradle bottom, said each cradle tapering in girth as the sidewall portions so extend.
5. Apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the sidewall portions and the tabs are offset such that, in the stacked pair of apparatus, the cradles of the one of the pair are not stabilized by the tabs of the other of the pair.
6. Apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the at least one slot is a single, central slot.
7. Apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein, for each socket, there are three tabs and three sidewall portions.
8. Apparatus according to claim 5 , sized and dimensioned such that each cradle can support, and such that the tabs for said each cradle can stabilize, a beverage cup which ranges in size from 8 oz to 24 oz.
9. Apparatus according to claim 5 , sized and dimensioned such that each cradle can support, and such that the tabs for said each cradle can stabilize, a wine bottle which ranges in size from 750 ml to 1.5 litres.
10. Apparatus according to claim 5 , wherein the tote and the tabs are injection-molded as a single piece of plastic.
11. Apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the tote is defined by a bin part and an insert part.
12. Apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the bin part is watertight and has a drain plug.
13. Apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the bin part is adapted to be constructed on a snap-together basis from a substantially planar blank.
14. Apparatus according to claim 11 , wherein the insert part, in use, comprises
a plurality of parallel, vertically orientated, substantially planar, partitions, disposed inside the bin part;
a plurality of platform segments interleaved between the partitions, each platform segment being associated with at least one of the cradles and having an aperture defined therein for and leading into each of the associated cradles, the platform segments being substantially coplanar and horizontally orientated; and
the tabs.
15. Apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein, in use,
the partitions include an outermost pair of partitions and at least one inner partition;
the outermost partitions are defined by a single partition segment connected to the adjacent platform segment along a respective first fold line; and
each of the inner partitions is defined by a pair of partition segments, the pair of partition segments being disposed in horizontally stacked relation and secured to one another along a respective second fold line and each of the pair being secured to a respective one of the adjacent platform segments along a respective third fold line.
16. Apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein the insert has an expanded configuration, wherein the platform segments are coplanar and spaced apart from one another and each platform segment has the adjacent partition segments extending therefrom in the manner in which the legs of a sawhorse extend from the bed.
17. Apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the insert is injection-molded as a single piece of plastic and folded for use.
18. Apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the tote is defined by:
a generally planar platform portion having at least one slot defined therethrough and, for each cradle, and leading thereto, an aperture;
projecting from one side of the platform portion, a carrying handle for and bridging each slot; and
for each cradle, a cradle bottom disposed opposite the one side of the platform portion, and at least a pair of sidewall portions extending from the platform portion to the cradle bottom, said each cradle having stepped portions which reduce in girth as the sidewall portions so extend.4
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