US2011174657A1PendingUtilityA1

Jar Storage Container

Assignee: BARNETT RICKIEPriority: Jan 20, 2010Filed: Jan 19, 2011Published: Jul 21, 2011

Est. expiryJan 20, 2030(~3.4 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority

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Abstract

A container for a plurality of generally cylindrical objects apparatus, said container comprises a base portion and a mating top portion. The base portion defines a plurality of recesses adapted to receive a plurality of generally cylindrical objects, each recess including a bottom wall which is flexible and convex in shape. The top portion defines a similar plurality of recesses adapted to receive a plurality of generally cylindrical objects, each recess including a top wall which comprises a flexible, convex area and includes a retaining flange surrounding said convex area.

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1 . A container for a plurality of generally cylindrical objects apparatus , said container comprising:
 a base portion;   a mating top portion;   said base portion defining a plurality of recesses adapted to receive a plurality of generally cylindrical objects, each recess including a bottom wall which is flexible and convex in shape;   said top portion defining a similar plurality of recesses adapted to receive a plurality of generally cylindrical objects, each recess including a top wall which comprises a flexible, convex area and includes a retaining flange surrounding said convex area.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  further including clips securing said top portion to said bottom portion. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said recesses are defined by columns and walls within said top portion and said bottom portion. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said container includes nesting means for mounting upon another similar container. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1  wherein top wall comprises a flexible flange surrounding said flexible convex area. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said top portion and said bottom portion comprise molded polypropylene. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 1  wherein said bottom portion is transparent to allow identification of the contents of the container.

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