US2018290805A1PendingUtilityA1

Drum support tray

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Assignee: KELLY DANIELPriority: Apr 11, 2017Filed: Apr 11, 2018Published: Oct 11, 2018
Est. expiryApr 11, 2037(~10.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Gerald R. KoefeldaJeffery Jacobs
B65D 2571/00043B65D 71/70B65D 71/0096B65D 71/0088B65D 2571/00061
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Abstract

A support tray configured to support at least two different diameter cylindrical containers. The support tray includes a generally planar body with opposed support surfaces. A plurality of projections extend from at least one of the support surfaces. Each of the projections defines at least one engagement surface such that the engagement surfaces define a plurality of first rim receiving areas having a first diameter and a plurality of rim receiving areas having a second diameter distinct from the first diameter.

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         1 . A support tray configured to support at least two different diameter cylindrical containers, the support tray comprising:
 a generally planar body with opposed support surfaces;   a plurality of projections extending from at least one of the support surfaces, each of the projections defining at least one engagement surface such that the engagement surfaces define a plurality of first rim receiving areas having a first diameter and a plurality of rim receiving areas having a second diameter distinct from the first diameter.   
     
     
         2 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein at least two of the projections include engagement surfaces which extend along more than one rim receiving area. 
     
     
         3 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein each of the support surfaces includes a plurality of projections and the projections on each support surface have a complementary configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein the opposite support surface has a planar configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein the first rim receiving areas have a diameter of about 16.125 inches and the second rim receiving areas have a diameter of about 11.25 inches. 
     
     
         6 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein the projections are configured to define an array of eight first rim receiving areas and an array of sixteen second rim receiving areas. 
     
     
         7 . The support tray according to  claim 6  wherein the array of first rim receiving areas is in a 3-2-3 pattern and the array of second rim receiving areas is in a 4×4 pattern. 
     
     
         8 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein the engagement surfaces define a plurality of third rim receiving areas have a third diameter distinct from the first and second diameters. 
     
     
         9 . The support tray according to  claim 8  wherein the first rim receiving areas have a diameter of about 16.125 inches and the second rim receiving areas have a diameter of about 11.25 inches, and the third rim receiving areas have a diameter of about 9.25 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The support tray according to  claim 8  wherein the projections are configured to define an array of eight first rim receiving areas, an array of sixteen second rim receiving areas and an array of twenty third rim receiving areas. 
     
     
         11 . The support tray according to  claim 10  wherein the array of first rim receiving areas is in a 3-2-3 pattern, the array of second rim receiving areas is in a 4×4 pattern and the array of third rim receiving areas is in a 5×4 pattern. 
     
     
         12 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein each engagement surfaces of a respective receiving area is configured to engage an outside surface or inside surface of a rim of a container positioned in the receiving area. 
     
     
         13 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein each of the engagement surfaces has a concave, convex or straight configuration. 
     
     
         14 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein at least one of the support surfaces includes one or more recesses. 
     
     
         15 . The support tray according to  claim 1  wherein the body is manufactured from a molded plastic. 
     
     
         16 . The support tray according to  claim 15  wherein the body includes internal ribbing extending between the support surfaces.

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