Title: Egg crate

Abstract: A molded plastic crate for eggs packaged in cartons and adapted to receive a plurality of layers of multiple cartons in a manner to releasably retain and to protect the individual cartons against damage during handling. The configuration of the crate permits stacking when filled or nesting when empty, resists lateral deflection of the side walls, and facilitates removal of the individual cartons for merchandising the eggs directly from the crate.

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Inventors: Rehrig, Houston (Pasadena, CA, US)
Sanders, Bud E. (North Hollywood, CA, US)

Application Number: 593253
Filing Date: 1975-07-07
Publication_date: 1977-03-15
Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company (Los Angeles, CA)
Primary Class(es): 206/507 206/515
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US Patent Ref:

2889072	Jun, 1959	Lopham	206/507.
3191796	Jun, 1965	Schwartz	206/507.
3197058	Jul, 1965	Hale	206/507.
3270913	Sep, 1966	Bridenstine	206/507.
3351228	Nov, 1967	Huisman	220/66.
3481507	Feb, 1969	Sanders	206/507.
3773213	Nov, 1973	Frederick	206/507.

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Primary Examiner: Lowrance, George E.
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