| 摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to a container carrier (10) for unitizing a plurality of containers (50) comprising two sheets of material (9,9') joined along at least two generally parallel lines of connection (20,25). A panel (40) is defined by at least one of the sheets (9,9') between the lines of connection (20,25). Each sheet (9,9') of the material contains at least one first receiving opening (31) for engaging an upper portion of a container (30) separated from the panel (40) by the first line of connection (20). Each sheet (9,9') of material also contains at least one second receiving opening (36) for engaging a lower portion of the container (50) separated from the panel (40) by the second line of connection (25). After, during, and just before, application to a plurality of containers, each first receiving opening (31) is preferably vertically aligned with each second receiving opening (36) of each sheet. The carrier (10) according to this invention engages a plurality of containers (50) to comprise an assembled package (5) . Preferably, an integral handle (45) is positioned on the package, such as at an area near a front side of the package (5), to enable a consumer to conveniently grasp the package.</p> |
