A support for a predetermined container having a rim e.g. at its top
opening, the support comprising a lid or a supporting ring, constructed
to interfit e.g. with the rim of the container, wherein there is a
suspender, formed with the lid or supporting ring and deflectable from an
as-formed position to an upstanding position in which it is capable of
carrying weight of the container. In most cases suspenders extend
inwardly of a rim of the lid or supporting ring. Free-ended flexible
finger suspenders of synthetic resin, are shown, formed integrally with
the lid or supporting ring as a molded unit. The lids or rings are
associated with closure surfaces, such as closure portions molded with
the lid or ring, closure inserts, or closure films or foils on the
container itself. The suspenders are useful to the consumer in enabling
improved carrying of the merchandise with other items or in intertwined
fusion with the like items, and to the storekeeper in suspending
merchandise. Combinations of the lids or supporting rings with containers
containing prepackaged food, tennis balls and other contents, are
displayed by storekeepers from hooks and racks, in many cases hanging at
a substantial tilt angle for better visibility and utilization of
stocking space.