Interlocking container

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2004-07-14

2009-12-08

Elkins, Gary E (Department: 3782)

Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes

Paperboard box

Including a polygonal, nonrectangular wall

C206S600000, C229S117300, C229S158000, C229S199000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07628310

ABSTRACT:
A lightweight, collapsible container is provided for storing and transporting flowable materials on an irregularly shaped rectangular pallet. The container is provided with interlocking panels across the bottom, which are maintained in position by hydrostatic pressure generated by flowable material positioned within a flexible bag provided within the container. The top of the container is allowed to orient into its hydrostatically biased equilateral orientation, and provided with an equilateral octangular lid. This construction maintains the container bottom width substantially less than its length, with a minimum of support structures and materials.

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