Receptacles – Closures – Pivotable
Patent
1999-01-29
2000-10-31
Cronin, Stephen K.
Receptacles
Closures
Pivotable,
220817, 220831, 220836, 220837, 220840, 206506, 206508, B65D 5104
Patent
active
061388637
ABSTRACT:
A multipurpose container having a lid and a receptacle. The receptacle has a base, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls. The side walls are opposing each other and are integral to the base and to each other. At least one container wall has one half of a hinge mechanism integrally molded to a free end which mates with the other half of the hinge mechanism integrally molded with the lid to for the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism removably and pivotally attaches the lid to the receptacle. The hinge prevents the lid from rotating past a prescribed angle while allowing the lid to remain open to aid in filling the container. The lid includes a living hinge which allows the lid to be reduced in size and fit within the container. The container is adapted to being stackable and nestable when the lid is removed and placed inside the container.
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Cronin Stephen K.
Rehrig Pacific Company
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