Container with injection-molded feature and tool for forming...

Details Container with injection-molded feature and tool for forming... Container with injection-molded feature and tool for forming...

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Pickett, J. Gregory (Department: 3788)

Receptacles

Separate reinforcing element

Open end edge reinforcing means

C220S642000, C220S640000, C220S626000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07975871

ABSTRACT:
A container has a base panel, at least one side panel extending upwardly from the base panel, and at least one end panel extending upwardly from the base panel. At least one corner is formed at a junction between the side panel and end panel. A flange extends laterally outward from the upper edges of at least one of the side panel, end panel, and corner. An injection-molded structure extends along at least a portion of the flange, the injection-molded structure includes a base portion adjacent the upper edges of the side wall and the end wall, a distal portion extending laterally outward from the base portion, and an indentation in the distal portion extending along at least a portion of the flange of the container. An apparatus for forming the container and a method of manufacturing are also disclosed.

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