Container

Details Container Container

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Bui, Luan K. (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

Article housing attached to panel

Movable or detachable housing closure

C206S471000, C220S004220

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920980

ABSTRACT:
A container includes a substantially planar cover having a top surface, a lower portion and an upper portion. The container further includes a substantially planar base having a bottom surface, a lower portion, an upper portion, and a bottom wall. In addition, the container includes a flexible member joining the base and the cover for permitting the cover and the base to move relative to each between a joined position, defining a line of closure, and an opened position. The line of closure lies in a plane forming an angle with the bottom wall of between about 35° and about 60°.

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