Collapsible container with integrally supported

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1996-02-28

1998-03-10

Castellano, Stephen J.

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Sectional

Folding

206583, 220404, 220 2383, 220530, B65D 618

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057251193

ABSTRACT:
A reusable and returnable container for holding product therein during shipment and subsequently being returned generally empty of product for reuse comprises a body configured for being manipulated into an erected position for containing a product placed therein during shipment and for subsequently being manipulated into a collapsed position for reducing the size of the container for return. An integrated dunnage structure is coupled to the body and is operable for moving into an engagement position when the container body is erected to thereby engage a product placed in the container for shipment. The dunnage structure is further operable for moving into a relaxed position when the container body is collapsed so that the container and dunnage structure may be returned together for reuse. The container provides reusable dunnage which is usable with the container when it is shipped and subsequently remains with the container when it is returned for being reused when the container is again shipped. In a preferred embodiment, pliable dunnage pouches are suspended in the container and collapse when the container is collapsed.

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Monoflo International, Inc., "Collapsible Industrial Containers" Sales Brochure Model Nos. 1000, 0580, 0585 and 0180.

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